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 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 |
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1st 2 (7) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 1f 219y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Has endured an abbreviated four-race career under Callum Rodriguez but has shown smart form, ending last year with second-place finishes in Listed events at Saint-Cloud (1m4f, very soft) and Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft); no problem with the five-month absence and is half-brother to two AW winners including Global Giant, who won this race in 2021; major player. |
13/8 |
|
8 (6) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ready winner of novices on first two starts, latterly seeing off the really smart Saddadd at Newbury (1m2f, good) on reappearance in April; lost his unbeaten record but advanced his RPR again when edged out by fellow progressive 3yo Best Secret in 1m4f Saint-Cloud Listed race (very soft) seven weeks ago; the return to 1m2f won't inconvenience this strong traveller; leading claims with further improvement likely. |
7/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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1st 4 (5) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten favourite in Listed race at Goodwood on last appearance but was far from disgraced, especially as he could have done with a stronger pace; progressive otherwise and landed a notable handicap at Newbury (good to firm) prior to following up over C&D (soft); remains of major interest. |
4/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (6) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Can lead; chased home two good ones on his debut at Newbury last April but he hasn't built on that and become expensive to follow; did win three-runner maiden at Lingfield (1m4f) in November but his latest second of six at Southwell (1m3f, also AW) was another reversal for supporters; form chance off same mark but tempting to look elsewhere. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when beating two rivals in good style in a maiden at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in November but he dropped away up the straight having taken a grip in a handicap at Kempton on his return 17 days ago; needs to build on that. |
3/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Well connected; didn't always do himself justice as a 3yo but he was a tough opponent for a good rival (now on a mark of 101) over 1m3f at Yarmouth last May and made a good visual impression when overwhelming two rivals on Lingfield AW in November; interesting on handicap debut. |
7/2 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
This looks his optimal trip, having won over it at Doncaster in March, and should be happier back on turf having been unable to take his usual prominent position on the AW a fortnight ago; one of the likelier winners. |
4/1 |
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6th 3 (4) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Dual turf winner, the latest on his Doncaster reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in March; up 4lb and a player if as effective on Polytrack. |
4/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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1st 5 (5) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Low-mileage son of Soldier Hollow who advanced his form when landing 1m6f handicap at Redcar in October; off since (gelded) but this longer trip promises to suit and yard continues to go very well. |
11/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
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 |
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3rd 14 (5) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
3yo who flopped on handicap debut but won well when the blinkers were enlisted over C&D (good) in his two races since, leading over 2f out on first occasion and making virtually all on second; up another 9lb but has been on a steep upward curve recently and goes well at Sandown. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
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 |