May 09 / 14.05 Chester

14.05

Good

Boodles Darley EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 4f 63y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Boodles Darley EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 72

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut on April 12 (1m3f, good) but left that run behind to finish second at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 11 days later; open to further improvement and could have a big say if the return to turf isn't an issue.
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8th

3

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Al Wasl Storm

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Came up well short at Group level last summer but resumed his progression back in calmer waters with a 1m4f Newbury handicap debut success (good to firm) last August; this low-mileage sort has the potential for better again in 2026.

9/1

2

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Al Wasl Storm

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Owen Burrows

First three runs were in maidens and he made all at Chester (1m4f, good) in May; the Derby proved far too tough for him next time and so did 1m6f Group 2 at Royal Ascot 11 days later; his sights are lowered dramatically for this handicap debut and he needs a close look.

4/1

12th

1

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Al Wasl Storm

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Owen Burrows

First three runs were in maidens and he made all at Chester (1m4f, good); the Derby proved far too tough for him only 11 days ago and he was so comprehensively out of his comfort zone that this race too looks hard.

50/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6-3

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair sixth last November on sole 2yo start (8.6f, AW) and showed improvement when third at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago; now takes on males but she's with a top yard and her pedigree provides optimism the step up in trip will suit; possible player.
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6th

4

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:33 Newmarket (July)

Orionis

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Best effort when winning Goodwood handicap (1m4f, good) in May; respectable third in C&D Listed race two weeks ago, racing freely and finding no extra; may not have reached her ceiling just yet and she's high on the list.

9/2

3rd

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Newmarket (July)

Orionis

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Posted her first triple-digit RPR when landing 1m4f Goodwood handicap (good) on seasonal return; the form of that race was boosted by the runner-up winning a Listed race next time but she couldn't uphold it herself when behind a few of these in Pontefract Listed event four weeks ago, although the way she weakened quickly late on suggests something may not have been right.

8/1

7th

9

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:05 Pontefract

Orionis

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Prevailed in Class 3 handicap at Goodwood (1m4f) on seasonal debut, making it four wins from her last seven starts and breaking into triple-digit RPR territory; this improving filly figures highly in calculations.

4/1

OUR TIP
3rd
2 (3)
Ammes

2/1

Form: 4-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of last November's debut fourth at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) when second of 14 at Kempton (1m2f, AW) recently; his brother and dam won at up to 1m4f/12.5f respectively and he holds leading claims now up in trip, provided he copes with the switch to turf.
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5th

2

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Ammes

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and he's run respectably on his three starts since; this is less competitive than those last three outings and he might not be far away.

15/2

9th

6

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Ammes

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Kept on for second at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and he's run well in fourth on both starts since (1m2f/1m4f, good to soft/good to firm); he's never raced over a trip this short and it isn't an obvious plus, but on the flip-side a well-run race in this big field should play to his strengths.

14/1

4th

8

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Ammes

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fit from AW and hurdling when good second to Fierce Fortitude at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April, keeping on strongly; respectable fourth of 16 to a runaway winner at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago and should be okay back at 1m4f, but this race looks a bit too hot; 5lb claimer is recruited.

14/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; Teofilo brother to 1m AW winner Tribal Moon (RPR 72); dam 1m winner (including German Listed); there's every chance he has a future but he'll need to be very useful to win this on debut.
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3rd

10

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Pole Star

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in last year's 3yo campaign (good/soft), two of them here (1m4f/1m6f); his form has gone the wrong way this season but he hasn't run badly off a reduced mark on his last two outings and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces and/or the return to Haydock will elicit a bigger effort today.

12/1

3rd

1

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Pole Star

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Two disappointing runs before a much more competitive show, still below form, when fifth of ten off this reduced mark in 2m Shergar Cup race at Ascot eight days ago; still needs to perk up somewhat but this is a drop back in class.

9/2

5th

9

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Pole Star

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Charlie Johnston

The initial positive reaction to a visor soon wore thin and he beat only one home at Newmarket last time (1m6f) with no headgear (as today); has dropped to a dangerous mark but with some major questions to answer.

13/2

Form: 622

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in March on second start and also runner-up at Musselburgh (12.4f, good to soft) last month; he was no match for the winner in Scotland but that was Caspi Star, who was third in Wednesday's Cheshire Oaks; wears first-time cheekpieces and is in good hands to continue to progress; respected.
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7th

7

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:15 Fontwell

Wise Counsellor

10st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Soundly beaten on all for hurdling starts for Daniel Steele this year, the latest his handicap debut in June, but showed significant ability on the Flat for Andrew Balding beforehand and is worth a glance in the betting before debut for latest stable.

14/1

6th

12

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:15 Newton Abbot

Wise Counsellor

10st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Daniel Steele

Well beaten in three starts for new stable in early part of this year and also struggled when back on the Flat last month; makes handicap hurdle debut off a lowly mark and with cheekpieces refitted, but has quite a lot to prove.

33/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into 15-2 when 11l third of seven on debut at Goodwood (1m1f, heavy) last October; absent since and plenty of improvement is needed today, but Ryan Moore has been booked for this 140,000gns yearling and his trainer is enjoying an excellent spring; interesting contender.
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1

(5)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

The Pouncing Lion

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three starts, gelded before showing greatly improved form to win 12-runner maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) one month ago; asserted late on and in good style, suggesting that this longer trip can suit on handicap debut.

9/4

1st

10

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Pouncing Lion

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Michael Bell

140,000gns yearling; well-held third on Goodwood debut (1m1f, heavy) last October and was last of six when favourite on his Chester reappearance (1m4f, good) last month; may not have handled that track but he's been gelded since but needs a more dynamic effort on this drop back in trip.

15/2

6th

4

(4)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

The Pouncing Lion

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Michael Bell

pressed winner, in touch with leaders after 4f, headway over 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £52.30
Straight Forecast £64.28
Trifecta £142.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ammes

POSTDATA:

Al Wasl Storm

SPOTLIGHT:

The Pouncing Lion

Daily Record:

Wise Counsellor

The Star:

Orionis

LAMBOURN:

Al Wasl Storm

The Times:

Ammes

Telegraph:

Ammes

The Guardian:

Ammes

Daily Mail:

Ammes

D Express:

Ammes

Daily Mirror:

Ammes

The Sun:

Ammes

NEWMARKET:

The Pouncing Lion