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16.20

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Darley British EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Darley British EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 53-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole older runner in the field; showed some promise on AW last autumn but this looks a difficult task off top weight on 4yo reappearance; handicaps are likely to be more suitable shortly.
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6th

7

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thankyou Baroness

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Lightly raced 5yo who returns to a more suitable grade, having faced a stiff task in Class 2 event on reappearance; however, still hasn't backed up the form of her Doncaster win (handicap debut).

16/1

10th

8

(8)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Thankyou Baroness

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Made successful handicap debut at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last June but that was a slowly-run small-field Class 5 event and she was well beaten twice afterwards; returns from four-month break in a tough race.

50/1

8th

4

(7)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

17:10 Yarmouth

Thankyou Baroness

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Only had to be pushed out for a successful handicap debut at Doncaster on her first attempt at 1m4f (good to firm) in June but took a step backwards under similar conditions when raised in class at Salisbury last time; still early days.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Promise on AW comprises a win over 7f and good third over 1m; the form has substance; dam's side suggests she'll be as effective upped further in trip; again incurs a penalty but can't be dismissed.
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21th

1

(13)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Stateira

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Four wins on AW, including a valuable Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; proved herself on turf when third of 12 in 1m Group 2 at the Curragh (good) 24 days ago; subsequently purchased by Wathnan Racing; classy but she'll require a very smart handicap performance to defy such a lofty mark.

13/2

3rd

12

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Stateira

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four wins on AW, latest in a valuable Newcastle handicap; needs to prove herself on turf; her single attempt (at Goodwood a year ago) was too bad to be true; has beaten Irish-trained handicappers on her last two starts; faces opposition of a much higher standard now.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Golden Horn half-sister to two winners, notably Young And Fun (7f 2yo; RPR 82); dam 1m-1m4f scorer (including Listed; 107), closely related to Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami; major connections; interesting debutante.
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1st

5

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:05 Fakenham

Alibey

10st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Runner-up in three 2m handicaps this spring (good/good to firm), twice at Plumpton and once at Huntingdon; that form isn't anything to go wild about and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she has another big role to play here.

13/8

2nd

4

26th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

20:09 Plumpton

Alibey

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Has taken a marked step forward since switched to handicaps, going close when second over C&D and backing that up with an even better effort when filling the same position at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm) seven days ago; another to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

19:00 Huntingdon

Alibey

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Doesn't help herself by tending to race far too freely but belied 33-1 odds when close second on last month's handicap debut at Plumpton (2m, good) and has possibilities if Tabitha Worsley can keep a lid on her again here.

7/2

Form: 5-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good fourth, despite still seeming green, at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; Mythical Bird second) on seasonal debut; this twice-raced filly has possibilities with further progress plausible.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Liberate

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Has done well in two starts since joining this yard, dead-heating at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) a week ago; clearly in good form just now, but has a 5lb penalty to carry and softening ground will pose a question.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Liberate

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Goodwood novice winner for James Horton last spring who tumbled down the weights in Ireland this season; solid in the market for her new yard at Newmarket on Friday and that was a step back in the right direction.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Liberate

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won a Goodwood novice (1m2f, good) for James Horton last May but she's generally struggled in handicaps since including in in Ireland this season; record is now 1-13 and she has something to prove for another new yard; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

10/1

Form: 8-32 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Solid reappearance effort at Newmarket (1m) in a race that's worked out well; nearly opened her account in Wolverhampton event (8.5f, AW) since; leading player provided she stays this new trip.
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7

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Mahogany Bay

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Brian Meehan

Plenty of promise in the spring and was returning from a lengthy break when sixth of 11 on handicap debut at Southwell three weeks ago (1m; 11-2); that was a tad underwhelming but it's still early days; best RPR came on good to soft and softer here could benefit.

16/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Mahogany Bay

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Three promising runs in the spring (didn't see out 1m2f when last seen); missed three engagements in the space of five days in June (two ground related, one lameness); makes her belated handicap debut and could well take a step forwards.

10/1

Form: 632-2 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hung left but went very close in Wolverhampton maiden (9.5f, AW) on seasonal debut, taking form figures to 6322; showed promise at Glorious Goodwood in sole turf attempt (debut); solid claims.
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5th

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

17:02 Bath

Mythical Bird

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Had 16 races; ran on well to lead where it mattered at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and this belated first run beyond that trip could be a good thing; raised 3lb.

5/1

1st

7

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Mythical Bird

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Hard to predict and has record of 1-15 but she bounced back with a good third in a Class 4 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; has possibilities if she can back that up and she's still lightly raced on turf.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Mythical Bird

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hughie Morrison

Reappeared with a clearcut win at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April but she's lost her way with heavy defeats at Sandown and Newbury in last two runs; has plenty to prove again and overall record is now 1-14.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
39,000gns 2yo; New Bay half-sister to 1m3f Flat (RPR 86) and 2m1f hurdle winner Polyphonic, out of French 7f-1m1f winner (including Group 3; 109); market instructive.
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6th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Rose Cotton

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Placed off today's mark behind two progressive 3yos at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last month and may benefit from this drop back in trip but still needs to prove she's fully effective on turf.

7/2

3rd

1

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rose Cotton

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Made all for clearcut success on handicap debut here (9.4f) in January and came second on both subsequent AW starts (9.4f/1m4f); absent since lesser effort on turf two months ago and her tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern but this return to Tapeta is sure to suit and she remains unexposed over the trip.

6/1

7th

2

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Rose Cotton

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Improved with the switch to handicaps and AW with a win at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in January and seconds there and at Lingfield (1m4f) this spring; player if that form is transferred to turf.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to Listed-placed 7f/9.4f winner Fleur De Chine (RPR 103), half-sister to Listed-placed 1m2f AW 2yo winner Empress Wu (100); dam 1m 2yo winner (89), sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Madame Chiang; notable connections; interesting newcomer.
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4th

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Song Brocade

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

4-7 when winning easily from the front in a maiden at Ffos Las (1m2f, soft) in June; good third of 11 when favourite for handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good) six weeks ago and looks well worth a crack at this longer trip.

6/1

1

(10)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Song Brocade

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Had a couple of subsequent winners just behind when second at Lingfield (turf) last month and didn't need to better that form that to land the odds last time; did it easily on soft ground (dam won on soft also) at Ffos Las, though, and remains open to improvement.

5/2

2

(4)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Ffos Las

Song Brocade

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Twice-raced filly who represents notable connections; stayed on for 2l second at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) last time and looks likely to take another step forward; leading contender.

6/4

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to two middle-distance Group 1 winners for her connections; duly showed clear promise with close second in 1m2f AW maiden at Chelmsford, having started favourite; again wears hood; respected with progress on the cards.
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3

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Empress Of All

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Half-sister to the yard's Group 1 winner Teona among others who improved a deal on her debut C&D second when a clear runner-up at Goodwood last month (hung right under pressure and goes without the hood this time); the one to beat.

4/6

10

(9)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Empress Of All

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Related to two middle-distance Group 1 winners for her connections; duly showed clear promise with close second in 1m2f AW maiden at Chelmsford, having started favourite; again wears hood; respected with progress on the cards.

9/2

10

(9)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Empress Of All

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Related to two middle-distance Group 1 winners for her connections; duly showed clear promise with close second in 1m2f AW maiden at Chelmsford, having started favourite; again wears hood; respected with progress on the cards.

9/2

Form: 8-2

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings on Kempton AW, better effort when close second over 1m3f latest; faces a tougher assignment in this field but could take another step forward; tongue-tie applied.
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8th

7

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Lieutenant Lily

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Ten-race maiden; some promise on second start for current yard when sixth over 1m2f at Newcastle last month but well beaten over 1m3f at Southwell since; placed on turf last year.

12/1

9th

1

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lieutenant Lily

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Nine-race maiden; far from solid on overall handicap form but shaped with some promise at Newcastle (1m2f; second start for new yard) most recently; check for market support.

14/1

6th

6

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lieutenant Lily

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Placed in two novice/maiden events (1m3f/1m2f) when trained by Tom Ward last year but she struggled once switched to handicaps, and failed to beat a rival here on her stable debut 25 days ago; dropped another 5lb.

20/1

Form: 94527-

Last run: 192 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who was hindered by clipping heels and almost falling when last seen (stable debut); best effort (runner-up over 1m) gives her frame possibilities, provided the new trip is no issue.
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11th

5

(12)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

I Can Imagine

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Still seeking first win (0-13), continuing to ease in the weights; didn't have things go her way over C&D (good) last time, so she did reasonably well to finish fourth of ten (Cameley Days second); others arrive in better form.

12/1

7

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:28 Lingfield (AW)

I Can Imagine

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jack Jones

Ex-Irish 3yo; went close in a novice on turf here (7.6f, good) in in June but she's not matched that form in four since; still unexposed as a handicapper but she's now 0-11 and has something to prove on this return to sprinting.

16/1

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

I Can Imagine

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

She has run some fair races for her new yard this year but she needs to raise her game to break her duck back against male opposition.

16/1

Non-runners

Llangynin Lass

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Payout
Exacta £101.60
Straight Forecast £77.99
Trifecta £1937.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Empress Of All

Daily Mail:

Song Brocade

LAMBOURN:

Stateira

Daily Mirror:

Mahogany Bay

The Sun:

Alibey

D Express:

Song Brocade

The Star:

Song Brocade

Telegraph:

Stateira

POSTDATA:

Empress Of All

NEWMARKET:

Empress Of All

The Times:

Empress Of All

The Guardian:

Empress Of All

Daily Record:

Mahogany Bay