14.15
StandardDarley EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20936
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.70
- Place: £1.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Began his career with two 7f AW wins and he was a fine second at Chester on his handicap debut last June (7f, good); fourth of 17 in a 1m handicap at Ascot when last seen nine months ago, a run that can be marked up as he raced away from the first three home; still has potential and he returns with his stable back in better form. |
7/2 |
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4th 12 (2) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Began his career with two 7f AW wins and continued his progress with a close second in handicap at Chester (7f, good) four weeks ago, shaping as if he'll be at least as effective over 1m; this is a tougher test of his credentials but he's anything but exposed and needs serious consideration. |
8/1 |
|
2 (2) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Promising gelding who is two from two, both wins over 7f on AW; his smart half-brother Urban Icon is equally as effective on turf as AW and his strong-travelling style suggests this course could suit; also has a handy inside stall, so there are reasons to be hopeful on handicap debut. |
3/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 22
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (5) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up on AW in his first three starts before beating two rivals in a Brighton maiden (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; this is much tougher on handicap debut but he's been generally progressive so far and is still unexposed; in the mix with cheekpieces added. |
4/1 |
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6th 8 (5) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up on AW in his first three starts before beating two rivals in a Brighton maiden (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; this is much tougher on handicap debut but he's been generally progressive so far and is still unexposed; in the mix with cheekpieces added. |
4/1 |
|
1 (2) |
8th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
All three starts at 7f on AW; sent off 15-8 for first two runs but best form when beaten just over 1l at Chelmsford (6-1) last month; that was the third time he's finished runner-up but he sets the standard on turf debut and two of his three winning siblings scored on good to firm ground. |
8/13 |
5/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: 242- BF
Last run: 224 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (4) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Has made the frame in all four races, showing best form on turf the first two times; particularly solid effort (second to subsequent Group 2 scorer) at Sandown on debut; sets a clear standard back in this sphere. |
11/8 |
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2nd 11 (4) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Has made the frame in all four races, showing best form on turf the first two times; particularly solid effort (second to subsequent Group 2 scorer) at Sandown on debut; sets a clear standard back in this sphere. |
11/8 |
|
3rd 7 (10) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
race voided, midfield, headway over 2f out, went third inside final 110yds, stayed on |
5/4 |
20/1
Form: 34
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (13) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 12lb |
Maiden has done most of his racing on AW, runner-up three times; fair turf form this term, but needs to find extra. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (9) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden has done most of his racing on AW, runner-up three times; fair recent 6f run here, one place off Carrigans Grove; new headgear combination. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (9) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Some good AW runs, runner-up in three races back-to-back in two handicaps off 73 over 6f/7f and in a 7f maiden; not his best effort in a 6f handicap in March and turf debut over C&D (heavy) later that month wasn't anything to write home about either. |
15/1 |
11/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (12) |
9th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Never threatened a serious blow when mid-division over 7f on AW at Chelmsford (3-1) and Kempton (15-2); settling her has been a work in progress; brings among the best form claims, albeit at an unexciting level. |
3/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
15th May 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Inclined to overrace in a steadily run race on her debut at Chelmsford four weeks ago; could take a good step forward with that initial experience behind her. |
7/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
15th May 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Inclined to overrace in a steadily run race on her debut at Chelmsford four weeks ago; could take a good step forward with that initial experience behind her. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 50
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (7) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Front-runner who finished unplaced in his first 11 starts, but made a winning reappearance here on the AW in March; posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; beaten 1l) 11 days ago and has claims if handling this switch back to turf. |
5/1 |
|
4th 11 (3) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Front-runner who finished unplaced in his first 11 starts, but improved to make a successful reappearance at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in March; not hard to pick holes in the form, though. |
7/1 |
|
1st 9 (3) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
11-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was beaten 11l here in his final run last year; looks opposable back from 141 days off. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-3
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
28th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last March on his second start but has beaten only one rival in three handicaps since; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation at this new trip; cheekpieces added. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 0-5
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (8) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Best form has come on AW and he made it 0-6 on turf when fourth of eight, beaten about 4l, at Redcar (7f, good) three weeks ago; however, he kept on well and his last win came over 1m at Newcastle last October; has an each-way shout up in trip. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
In decent nick on AW for this yard in the second half of 2025 but hasn't been able to translate that to turf on return this spring; being eased 2lb can only help but others are more persuasive. |
12/1 |
200/1
Form: 6
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
12th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Has failed to beat a rival in two AW races (1m4f/7f); poor claims. |
100/1 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
12th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Has failed to beat a rival in two AW races (1m4f/7f); poor claims. |
100/1 |
|
9th 9 (3) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
never better than midfield |
200/1 |
20/1
Form: 4
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (1) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won twice over this trip at Kempton (Polytrack) and Newcastle (Tapeta) in November; fair third of seven behind two of these at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month; each-way claims down another 1lb if taking to this track at the first time of asking. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Game effort to win at Kempton in November (1m) and followed up off the same mark at Newcastle eight days later; his form has dipped on his last two starts but he forms part of a strong hand for Ian Williams. |
8/1 |
|
9th 9 (2) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won over 1m at Kempton and Newcastle in November; good third back at Kempton last month and not disgraced in Newcastle Class 2 with cheekpieces added (left off now) a fortnight ago; handily drawn for a prominent racer and needs considering back in a lower grade. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.96 |
| Trifecta | £75.10 |
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