June 30 / 15.00 Pontefract

15.00

Good

Darley Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

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

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2223-

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Solid marker on 2yo form when she held her head up in quite competitive races at 7f to 1m, although soft ground didn't appear to help on handicap debut at Ripon in September; this might be needed after a layoff.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Blessed Star

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Six seconds and two thirds from her eight races; best of those was in a handicap at the York Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start but she was turned over at long odds-on in a maiden on latest, which has to prompt some caution despite that being her AW debut.

4/1

5

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Blessed Star

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed in all seven starts, the latest when dead-heating for second of 13 in a 0-105 handicap at York (1m2f, good to firm) last month; makes his AW debut, but his sire has made a bright start with his runners around here (two winners and three seconds from seven runners); major player.

8/13

13

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Blessed Star

8st 6lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6 but in the first three every time (including on fast ground), most recently third of 12 in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m, good); by Arc winner Sottsass so the step up in trip could be a positive move; chance.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sixties Icon; dam, ran only once, bred Intercessor, a multiple winner at 7f-1m2f, and First Encounter, who won twice for this yard (1m-1m2f); failed to enter stalls on intended debut, now hooded.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

14

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dinah Myte

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Sole win from 12 came in the mud at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) last September; didn't offer much in her first three starts this year, and only a smidgen more when sixth of nine at Kempton (1m; 28-1, beaten 3l) four weeks ago.

16/1

6th

8

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dinah Myte

9st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: John Gallagher

Won at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) last autumn but she's been well below that form in three runs this year; record is now 1-11 and she needs to turn things around.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Dinah Myte

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Best form, including sole success, on ground softer than good; perhaps unsuited by AW this year but again seems unlikely to have ideal conditions and removal of usual hood presents another question mark.

14/1

Form: 6-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Frankel out of a half-sister to Group 1 winners Creative Force and Persuasive; minor form in AW event (1m) for Andrew Balding as 2yo but she made a good start for this yard when running on nicely to take third of 12 at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago; can fare better again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Empire Power

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win in seven runs in novice/maiden company and her form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago; this should be more suitable though and she's not dismissed.

10/1

5th

3

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Empire Power

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Well held on AW debut for Andrew Balding last November but consistent on turf for current yard in 2025, finishing third in four of five starts in novices over 7f/1m; likely to be on the premises again.

9/1

6

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Empire Power

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tim Easterby

Has had several chances since her debut last November but she's been generally progressive and was a clear third behind a 1-8 shot at Redcar (7f, good) 17 days ago; this is not nearly so tough and she sets a fair standard.

9/4

Form: 64

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of unraced half-sister to yard's Eclipse winner Mukhadram; dropped right out on debut but her recent Windsor effort (1m, good) was much better, coming from well back to take fourth of 11; looks sure to do better.
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2nd

6

(2)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Leicester

Magical Idea

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Similar form in 1m novices the last twice, latterly fourth of six behind a shorter-priced stablemate at Pontefract (good to firm) at the end of June; bred to be much better than her opening mark and pedigree (St Leger winner in the family) points to this trip unlocking more; interesting.

9/4

4

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 2

15:00 Pontefract

Magical Idea

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: William Haggas

Out of unraced half-sister to yard's Eclipse winner Mukhadram; dropped right out on debut but her recent Windsor effort (1m, good) was much better, coming from well back to take fourth of 11; looks sure to do better.

11/4

4th

10

(7)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Magical Idea

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

190,000euros yearling; by Siyouni and first foal of unraced half-sister to her yard's Eclipse winner Mukhadram and daughter of half-sister to two Group 1 scorers; 6-1 when last of six in novice at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) six weeks ago, making most to over 2f out but carrying her head awkwardly as she weakened; will hopefully have come on plenty since and is not dismissed.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; by Lope De Vega; half-sister to winners including Urban Decay (7f/1m AW; RPR 83) and Spicy Marg (5f; 94) for this yard, the former going close on debut and the latter winning; dam 5f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 101); interesting newcomer; market can guide.
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2nd

6

(9)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Radiant Jewel

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Bell

Brings the worst form, having trailed home last of six at Pontefract (1m) in June; opposed unless the market suggests better is likely.

16/1

5

(6)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 2

15:00 Pontefract

Radiant Jewel

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Bell

Third foal; by Lope De Vega; half-sister to winners including Urban Decay (7f/1m AW; RPR 83) and Spicy Marg (5f; 94) for this yard, the former going close on debut and the latter winning; dam 5f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 101); interesting newcomer; market can guide.

4/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a French dual winner at 1m (RPR 97); odds-on to make a winning debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good) 15 days ago but she failed to pick up against rivals who had already shown ability; the drop to 1m can suit and it's soon to write her off; yard also runs Magical Idea.
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3rd

4

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Wujjood

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive form in novice company last summer, winning at Pontefract before chasing home subsequent Group 1 winner Consent at Newbury (1m2f, good); only fifth in Listed company on her next outing but still ran to a useful level; possible soft ground was no good to her when last seen and she is an intriguing contender now switched to AW.

7/1

7th

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ascot

Wujjood

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made all at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in June on second start then runner-up in Newbury novice (1m2f, good) in July behind a subsequent Group 2 runner-up; faded into fifth in Listed race at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) in August; the drop back to 1m could be just what she needs.

3/1

9

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Wujjood

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Hot favourite in June on her first two starts, making all at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) on second occasion; good front-running second to a promising sort in another novice at Newbury (1m2f, good) last month, with the front two drawing 11l clear, and further improvement can see her play a leading role at this higher level too.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £6.37
Trifecta £15.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Radiant Jewel

TOPSPEED:

Empire Power

The Guardian:

Blessed Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Wujjood

POSTDATA:

Magical Idea

Daily Mirror:

Wujjood

The Times:

Radiant Jewel

Telegraph:

Radiant Jewel

The Star:

Magical Idea

Daily Mail:

Empire Power

The Sun:

Empire Power

D Express:

Blessed Star

Daily Record:

Blessed Star