May 02 / 13.10 Newmarket

13.10

Good

Darley EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Darley EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-2 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
105,000euros yearling by Ghaiyyath; third in a novice (7f, good to soft) in November and showed marked improvement when running on well for second of seven in a maiden (1m, good to soft; hooded) 17 days ago, both at this track; 1m2f should help and she sets a good standard already.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Zgharta

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Held her own in some hot handicaps after winning Newmarket maiden (1m2f, good) in May 2025 but has not really fired on either start this season; will appreciate this ease in grade but needs to up her game.

8/1

12th

12

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Zgharta

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

A few of last year's efforts suggest this sort of mark is within reach; never threatened when favourite for the C&D handicap won by Radiant Beauty on reappearance but was caught further back than ideal the way that race went; the hood she's worn since her second start is off today; still not fully exposed.

11/1

6th

1

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Zgharta

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in 1m2f Newmarket maiden last May; the Sandringham over C&D last June was a brutal start to her handicap career but a strong-finishing fifth of 12 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) next time, when blocked in her run, suggested this mark was within reach; had excuses on last two starts and has a big run in her under favourable conditions.

7/2

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
425,000gns yearling; fourth foal; Sea The Stars half-sister to French 1m1f-1m4f winner Place Du Carrousel (including Group 1 Opera; RPR 120); dam 1m4f-1m7f winner (including Group 2; 110); Irish Oaks entry; makes her debut but very much one to note.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Pearla

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Entries in the Arc/Fillies & Mares on British Champions Day might seem fanciful but she's shown a good level of form so far, going down by just a head on debut at Newmarket then showing improved form in filling the same spot at Haydock (both 1m2f); should benefit from this extra 2f and prove hard to beat; trainer took this last year.

4/7

2nd

4

(6)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Haydock

Pearla

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

425,000gns yearling; Sea The Stars half-sister to French 1m1f-1m4f winner Place Du Carrousel (including Group 1 Opera; RPR 120); dam 1m4f-1m7f winner (110); Irish Oaks entry who was co-second favourite for a six-runner maiden at Newmarket (1m2f, good) three weeks ago, made most and was beaten a head; just 1l in front of Silent Love that day, on a highly promising debut.

Evs

2nd

4

(6)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Haydock

Pearla

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

425,000gns yearling; Sea The Stars half-sister to French 1m1f-1m4f winner Place Du Carrousel (including Group 1 Opera; RPR 120); dam 1m4f-1m7f winner (110); Irish Oaks entry who was co-second favourite for a six-runner maiden at Newmarket (1m2f, good) three weeks ago, made most and was beaten a head; just 1l in front of Silent Love that day, on a highly promising debut.

Evs

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; sister to 1m winner Whispering Words (RPR 89); dam 1m 2yo winner (including Listed; 101), half-sister to German 1m Listed winner Discursus (by this one's sire Dubawi) and UAE 1m Group 3 winner Blown By Wind; from such a strong team, she could easily be a leading player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Silent Love

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

No match for stablemate Spirited Style when third at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) in May on second start but she's won her next two, most recently a Listed race on the other Newmarket course (1m4f, good to soft); looks the Godolphin second-string but could still have a part to play.

6/1

1st

7

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Silent Love

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Made debut in May and finished third on first two starts (1m2f, good/good to firm) before winning Kempton maiden (1m3f, AW), coming clear with one who easily went one better next time; this Dubawi filly could have lots more left in the tank for her top connections and is one to consider.

3/1

1st

10

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Silent Love

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Dubawi filly who has produced two similarly promising efforts in defeat, showing clear ability over 1m2f on sound surfaces; if she is able to reproduce that now switched to this surface, then she'd be a big player.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sea The Stars; fifth foal; sister to 1m2f winner American Flag (RPR 86), closely related to 1m4f AW winner Auriferous (92); dam 9.4f-1m2f winner (91), half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 2 winner Albert Hall and French 6f Listed winner Barsine; her yard runs three, so there are bound to be market clues.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Understudy

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Runner-up in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) in June and, while that form hasn't worked out, the Group 3 in which she was fourth at Deauville (1m4f, good to soft) last month has been boosted by the subsequent exploits of the runner-up/fifth; could be a contender.

15/2

10

(5)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Understudy

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made debut in May and won at Southwell (1m4f, AW) on second start before very creditable second at 40-1 in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm), albeit no match for the winner; every chance she'll continue to progress and she has leading form claims now back down in grade.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000gns yearling by Lope De Vega; first foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 89), closely related to 6f Listed winner Naadirr, half-sister to winners Dubai Mile (1m2f 2yo Group 1), Beach Belle (6f 2yo Listed), Aasheq (useful 1m1f-1m3f) and Marronier (useful 7f-1m2f); market can guide, with yard running three.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:10 Newmarket

Zivah

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along 4f out, switched right over 2f out, never on terms

14/1

5th

7

(3)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:10 Newmarket

Zivah

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along 4f out, switched right over 2f out, never on terms

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; Dubawi half-sister to 1m3f AW winner Monterosa (RPR 82); dam 1m2f-1m6f winner (including the Oaks; 113), half-sister to three useful winners; one of three Gosden fillies, she needs a close look.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Zaltana

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Dubawi filly; 11-1 on debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good) last month, when prominent until weakening to finish 21l last; much more needed.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:10 Newmarket

Zaltana

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

6th

5

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:10 Newmarket

Zaltana

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £7.10
Trifecta £16.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pearla

TOPSPEED:

Zgharta

The Times:

Zaltana

NEWMARKET:

Silent Love

Daily Mail:

Zaltana

The Sun:

Silent Love

POSTDATA:

Pearla

Telegraph:

Pearla

D Express:

Pearla

Daily Mirror:

Pearla

The Star:

Pearla

LAMBOURN:

Zgharta

The Guardian:

Zgharta

Daily Record:

Zgharta