April 18 / 14.15 Chelmsford (AW)

14.15

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Darley EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20936
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Darley EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000gns yearling by Bated Breath; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Urban Icon (6f/7f including 2yo/AW Listed; RPR 115), Eagle Eyed Tom (8.4f; 74), Flying Foxy (5f; 71) and Parliament Hill (1m7f/2m hurdle/chase); dam 7f-1m2f maiden (38); likely best watched but makes sense to check the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Cosi Bello

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Not seen to best effect when mid-division in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time out but prior to that he kept on well to make a winning reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to firm) and this very lightly raced 4yo retains potential, especially back up to 1m.

4/1

10th

14

(26)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Cosi Bello

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Found a gap on the inside and knuckled down well to justify favouritism at Haydock (good to firm) on sole start this term, taking overall record (AW/turf) to 3-5 and form figures over 7f to 1121; looks the type to improve further and commands respect up just 2lb.

7/1

1st

9

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Cosi Bello

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

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

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 22

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 15-8 for both his runs so evidently held in some regard; last time at Wolverhampton (7f) he couldn't lay a glove on the winner who went on to contest the Greenham (well beaten); should go well but vulnerable to a horse with Vecu's form.
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6th

8

(5)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Critical Aclaim

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

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

6th

8

(5)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Critical Aclaim

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

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

14:55 Brighton

Critical Aclaim

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

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

Form & Verdict
Ran to a good level in three defeats last season and had a Group 1 entry when turned over by a Juddmonte-bred colt at Kempton the final time (7f); a winner waiting to happen and has been found a good opening here.
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2nd

11

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

15:05 Windsor

Vecu

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

2nd

11

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

15:05 Windsor

Vecu

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Vecu

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

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:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 5l at Newcastle (7f) and Southwell (1m), posting average RPRs; looks one for handicaps.
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3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Go Out

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW; some decent turf runs this term but will have to improve a fair bit on last two efforts to win on these terms.

14/1

10th

7

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Go Out

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has done most of his racing on the AW, runner-up three times; fair turf form this term and excuses at Roscommon on latest (raced freely and saddle slipped); needs to find extra but could go well.

16/1

9th

5

(13)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Go Out

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never filly and the second foal of a smart 6f/7f winner from the family of a Derby winner; commands respect on many fronts and the betting should be informative.
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1st

9

(12)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Christmas Gift

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

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

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Christmas Gift

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

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

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Christmas Gift

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

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:

Form & Verdict
Debut run wasn't devoid of promise and then ran in a novice won by Cosmic Year who is a Group-class colt; one to keep an eye on for when his sights are lowered.
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7th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maury

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Usually seen over further; won a 7f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in March and turned in another fair effort here in May; heavy defeats on turf twice since but returning to this surface is in his favour.

11/1

9th

11

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Maury

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Inconsistent, hard-pulling front-runner who's been beaten a long way in five runs on turf, latterly when tailed off at Lingfield last month; other pace in here and he's some way down the pecking order.

20/1

8th

10

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Maury

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

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

Form: 7-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on debut run to be third of 11 in 7f novice at Kempton three weeks ago; needs to take another step forward and that's possible.
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6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Regal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

0-7 and he has beaten just three rivals home in his four handicap starts; tumbling down the weights but carries risk.

25/1

7th

3

(9)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Regal Guest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

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:

Form & Verdict
Some promise when beaten 6l at Newbury last summer (6f) but was double that margin behind the winner at Kempton (1m) only 11 days ago; has to improve to feature here and handicaps will be more like it.
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7

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and backed it up with a solid third of eight at Doncaster (1m) 16 days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

3/1

3rd

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Yafaarr

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Sent off favourite and returned to form with a win at Redcar (1m, good) a fortnight ago; he did it a shade readily and can give another good account off this 6lb higher mark if backing up that latest performance.

6/1

1st

7

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Still has a stronger record on AW than on turf and is 0-8 in this sphere; however, gained sole win off current mark and has made the frame in both Redcar attempts; could go well.

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only ran last week and was tailed off at Lingfield when a 100-1 chance; drops back from 1m4f.
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8th

8

(9)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:03 Windsor

Baby Caitlin

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

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

18:03 Windsor

Baby Caitlin

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

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

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Baby Caitlin

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

never better than midfield

200/1

Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
250-1 at Doncaster (7f) but belied those odds with a highly respectable debut effort, keeping on for fourth after finding some bother in running; has races in him.
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2nd

5

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Uniting

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

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

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Uniting

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

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

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Uniting

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

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

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vecu

POSTDATA:

Critical Aclaim

The Sun:

Christmas Gift

NEWMARKET:

Cosi Bello

RP RATINGS:

Vecu

The Times:

Vecu

The Guardian:

Vecu

D Express:

Vecu

Daily Mirror:

Vecu

The Star:

Vecu

Daily Record:

Vecu

LAMBOURN:

Critical Aclaim

Telegraph:

Critical Aclaim

Daily Mail:

Critical Aclaim