18.35
SoftDarley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20616
- 1m 3f 15y
- Class 2
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
AW Listed winner for the Gosdens in November 2024 but he hasn't been near that form since a Listed second last June; second and third places early this year came in small fields and other options look more solid. |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 1f 219y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Latest win came in a Listed race over 1m4f here for the Gosdens in November 2024 but he hasn't been at his best in five starts for this yard; needs a major revival. |
12/1 |
|
12th 1 (5) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Ex-Gosden 5yo; something of a revival with his second and third in small fields at Lingfield (1m2f) on last two outings for current yard, the latter a Group 3; bit more to prove back in the different scenario of this handicap but, with 7lb claimer recruited, he's not entirely dismissed. |
12/1 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1-2 BF
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Gained a fourth Flat win with a hard-earned success in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last September; stamped himself as a useful recruit to hurdling when scoring at Cork last month. |
7/1 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Looked one to follow when impressive on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September; failed to kick on from that initially but got back on track with convincing win in small field at Ripon (1m4f, soft) in July; could have more to offer for top yard now things have clicked again, especially now back up in trip, and he's not necessarily a soft-ground specialist. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 (5) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Looked potentially smart when smooth winner on 1m4f Ascot handicap debut (soft) last September in first-time cheekpieces; hasn't progressed as might have been expected in three subsequent runs (favourite each time) but not disgraced either and may have found good to firm ground too lively (raced on softer than good otherwise) when fifth of 12 in a York Dante meeting handicap on reappearance (no headgear); still has time on his side and a potential class act giving weight away to lesser opposition in refitted cheekpieces. |
4/7 |
33/1
- Place: £9.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 14 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Only 1-10 over hurdles but shaped very well, making eye-catching late headway from a difficult position, in Listed handicap at Leopardstown (good to yielding; penultimate start) on sole 2m4f attempt and only outing under Carl Millar; good sixth, staying on, in the Fred Winter over 2m at this meeting last year; interesting contender who has potential at this trip. |
9/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 9lb |
Useful juvenile last season but yet to prove he's trained on, most recently set plenty to do when strong-finishing fifth of 16 (to Champagne Kid) over 2m5f here at Christmas; interesting now upped in trip. |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 43
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-7 on the Flat and not much in three starts over hurdles, but he now switches to a handicap and is a possible improver on this step up in trip; needs watching in market. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Middle-distance Flat maiden capable of mid-80s RPRs at his best for Andrew Balding, though has regressed gently since being gelded and can still race too freely and/or take a grip; hurdles and stable debut. |
10/1 |
|
3 (6) |
28th May 2025 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Six-race maiden who has finished down the field in both handicaps and needs to raise his game; however, he showed promise in maiden and novice events and could get back on track for his good yard at some stage. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 4
Last run: 49 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Musselburgh juvenile in November 2024; had been off for 17 months before coming in last of five on Newcastle AW (1m4f) 22 days ago; needs to take a big step forward. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Limited in four runs on the Flat as a 3yo before winning a juvenile hurdle when last seen 18 months ago; this looks quite an ask from 2lb out of the handicap under Lexie Clarkson, who's taking just a second ride under rules. |
33/1 |
|
1st 8 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
0-4 and inconsistent on the Flat, and stablemate Johnny Ringo showed stronger form in that code; however, she has shown some promise and it will be no surprise if she gives a good account for her in-form yard on hurdle debut. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 63
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (11) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Raced at 1m this season, for a good fourth on reappearance but well-beaten second favourite here next time; this is a rethink on trip but a C&D third last June and 1m2f win last September are encouraging. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time winner who was quite eyecatching after a break at Newcastle (1m) and the winner has been going places; fine on the grass and considered. |
11/4 |
|
4th 12 (12) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
1m2f course winner in September but higher marks found him out in two subsequent visits last year; others are preferred back from four months off. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 90
Last run: 67 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (9) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
held up in rear |
66/1 |
|
7th 1 (3) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
held up in rear |
100/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed only minor promise when sixth over C&D (behind Jaminska) on recent stable/hurdle debut. |
66/1 |
|
5 |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Left Charlie Johnston for 1,500gns as a very modest four-race maiden (1m-1m4f); hooded for hurdling debut. |
66/1 |
|
10th 12 (11) |
15th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 4f 99y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Beaten a long way in three starts over 1m/1m3f on Tapeta/turf; bred to be better than he has shown so far and open to progress now handicapping, but it will very much be needed. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.91 |
| Trifecta | £92.40 |
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