15.37
GoodDarley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBB-plus Race)
- Prize money: £20616
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 2
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1-
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced 4yo; possibly unsuited by the quick ground when only fifth of seven in Group 1 Eclipse at Sandown in July; previously better than ever when beaten neck by Ombudsman in Group 3 Brigadier Gerard over same C&D; 1-1 here and went down narrowly on only previous go over 1m4f; fancied to bounce right back to form, and looks the one to beat. |
7/4 |
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5th 1 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive colt whose record is 3-6 and who has never finished out of the first two; comfortably bagged AW Listed honours on seasonal debut then posted a highly notable effort in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes over C&D (good) even allowing that he received 7lb from the neck winner Ombudsman, whose subsequent Royal Ascot performance puts him in contention for being the world's current best racehorse; sire won this race in 2020; brings strong claims to this first Group 1 attempt. |
4/1 |
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2nd 5 (4) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
2-2 (heavy/good) prior to finishing second in two Listed races last autumn (1m4f/1m2f, very soft/good to soft); reappeared with convincing Listed win at Kempton (1m2f, AW), an improved performance which bodes very well for his future prospects; acquired by Wathnan Racing since that last run; respected. |
11/4 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1-3
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive colt whose record is 4-8 and who has never finished out of the first three; beaten over 3l by similar type Gethin at Newbury early last season but holds a fighting chance in the rematch, having roughly caught up with that rival in terms of ratings; creditable third to sibling Almaqam in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh (first Group 1 attempt) most recently; particularly interesting returned to Sandown, being 2-2 over C&D, namely wins in a useful handicap last August (soft) and this year's Gordon Richards Stakes (good). |
13/2 |
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3rd 6 (6) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 110y |
9st 5lb |
Rose through the ranks last season, winning back-to-back handicaps at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) and Sandown (1m2f, soft); took the next step forward when landing Group 3 honours at Sandown (1m2f, good) on seasonal return (a race commonly won by high-class performers); enters the big league now but further improvement is by no means ruled out for a four-year-old having just his eighth start. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
19th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
2-14 on the Flat, the latter win gained for the Gosden stable in July (1m6f, good; RPR 92); not in same form on last two Flat starts for current yard (without usual cheekpieces, as today) but it will be interesting to see how well he takes to hurdling. |
7/1 |
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11th 1 (10) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won at Sandown (1m6f, good) in July on final outing for the Gosdens; not at the same level when sixth on his two starts for this yard (2m, good to firm/soft) but the drop back in trip and return to better ground could help, and he's one of two for a stable with an excellent record in the race; chance. |
10/1 |
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6th 7 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
2-11 for the Gosdens, whom he left after winning at Sandown (1m6f, good; in regular cheekpieces); later bought for 77,000gns and did well at the Shergar Cup (2m, good to firm) given he pulled hard early; effective on good to soft (unraced on slower). |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 3
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (7) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Beat only two rivals in a 1m1f fast-ground handicap at Lingfield but coped well with the 4lb rise to finish close up at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); firmly enters the reckoning. |
5/1 |
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4 (5) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly raced 3yo won a 1m2f Newbury maiden and doubled his tally in a three-runner 1m1f fast-ground handicap at Lingfield 13 days ago; only 4lb higher and quite fair to factor in further improvement going forwards. |
6/1 |
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3 (2) |
28th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won by a head in Newbury maiden (1m2f, good) in May; ran creditably on handicap debut at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) next time but soundly beaten when 16-1 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on latest; against Hot Dancer, this one probably needs overall improvement. |
4/1 |
40/1
Form: 5
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (11) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Looked less than straightforward but ultimately responded well to change of headgear when winning at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) most recently, taking record to 3-16; enters calculations in the retained blinkers. |
8/1 |
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1st 2 (2) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Ideally suited by good or slower ground and he's very effective on heavy; won at Doncaster in March (1m2f) and had a near miss at Goodwood in June but his form nosedived at Epsom 11 days ago; has bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back in new headgear. |
12/1 |
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12th 10 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Not at his best last time but on the up previously and neither trip nor ground will be a concern; each-way shout. |
12/1 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) last October on second handicap start and followed up on reappearance at Southwell (2m, AW) in April; tailed off in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) since but showed signs of post-race ataxia; retains potential and could bounce back with a bold show. |
13/2 |
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14th 17 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
4yo who has had just six races, on last two occasions winning well in handicaps at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) in October and Southwell (slowly run 2m, AW; gelded) four weeks ago; raised another 6lb and substantially in class, but he's probably going places and is one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (5) |
27th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Both outings on turf, better effort when fourth dropped to 1m at Windsor latest; had gelding operation and further wind surgery since; could take another step forward. |
12/1 |
|
6 (3) |
14th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
120,000euros yearling; Sea The Stars half-brother to 1m winner Clove Hitch (RPR 103); 25-1 in demanding company for a novice event at Newbury (1m2f, good) three months ago, never dangerous and well beaten before he was hampered 2f out; had wind surgery not long afterwards and he also now has cheekpieces and tongue-strap. |
25/1 |
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7th 9 (6) |
11th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
120,000euros yearling; Sea The Stars half-brother to 1m winner Clove Hitch (RPR 103), out of well-related dam; one of four newcomers in the field; market helpful. |
25/1 |
9/2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Got his act together last season once the blinkers went on, going back-to-back over C&D (good) before finishing third behind the well-handicapped Saddadd (third in a Group 1 this season) on his return visit (soft); interesting on all that as he's still on a fair mark, and perhaps Epsom didn't float his boat when reappearing in April. |
9/2 |
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4th 7 (3) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won two in a row at Sandown (1m2f, good) last summer when these blinkers went on and third there (1m2f, soft) next time; appeared unsuited by the step up to 1m4f at Newmarket in October; this lightly raced 4yo is in excellent hands and could rediscover his progressive ways with a big run today. |
11/4 |
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9th 3 (9) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Much better when blinkers were enlisted over Sandown's 1m2f on last three starts, with clearcut wins on good ground on first two occasions (made virtually all second time) and a creditable third on latest; 1m4f (tried twice before the blinkers) now looks worth another go. |
13/2 |
3/1
Form: 1-
Last run: 163 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
11th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Came from off the pace to beat an odds-on shot by half a length, pair clear, at Nottingham (1m, soft) in sole 2yo start; bred to be suited by middle distances; one of the main contenders. |
3/1 |
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1 (7) |
11th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
led, broke down and headed 2f out, soon pulled up quickly |
3/1 |
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1st 3 (8) |
30th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Fourth foal; New Bay close relation to 1m2f winner Lyric (RPR 87), half-brother to winners Pretending (1m3f AW, 85; 2m4f hurdle) and Queen Charlotte (8.6f; 81); dam 1m4f winner (78) out of French Listed-placed 9.5f-1m4f winner; from a leading yard and the market should give big clues. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.38 |
| Trifecta | £113.40 |