18.50
Standard To SlowDarley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £20616
- 1m 2f 219y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly sunny
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 10 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Fairly useful Flat racer; runner-up on first three hurdle starts (all 2m) before cruising clear in four-runner Ascot maiden (2m3f, good) last month; could easily have more improvement to come in handicap hurdles; interesting. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner who then won two Flat handicaps for Ralph Beckett; he's getting there over hurdles judged on his near miss at Taunton (2m, good) and this longer trip could trigger the improvement he'll need to trouble West Hill Verde. |
9/4 |
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2nd 4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Bumper winner who then won two handicaps on the Flat for Ralph Beckett, the latest at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in October; runner-up on both starts over hurdles, last time finishing 10l second at Kempton (2m, good; third has won since); contender. |
3/1 |
9/4
Form: 1
Last run: 74 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 1 (4) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Looked a smart prospect when winning a maiden at Leicester (1m2f, good) in April and a novice from off the pace at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in July; in which case, even though there's another unbeaten handicap debutant in this field, he should have bright prospects. |
10/11 |
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2 (13) |
9th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Looked a smart prospect when making a winning debut at Leicester (1m2f, good) in April; carries a penalty but must go close. |
9/4 |
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1st 8 (10) |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Kingman colt; 11th foal; brother to 1m 2yo winner Monsoon Moon (RPR 90) and half-brother to six further winners including St Leger hero Logician and Okeechobee (1m-1m2f; Group 3; 118); dam 1m winner (103), half-sister to 1m1f Group 1 winner Cityscape; lots to like on paper and Oisin Murphy does well for the yard. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 2-
Last run: 269 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 5 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Still a maiden but could go well in refitted cheekpieces, having finished a close fifth in sole attempt in this headgear (penultimate start); didn't fare so well back in blinkers latest. |
12/1 |
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4th 4 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Touch disappointing over hurdles for this yard but fared better back on the Flat when fifth of 12 over 1m4f at Pontefract (good to soft) 25 days ago and three subsequent winners have emerged from that race; swaps the first-time cheekpieces he wore last time for blinkers he tried once over hurdles; his best RPR on the Flat was achieved over this trip. |
5/1 |
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5th 2 (3) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Not seen on the Flat since well-held third on heavy ground for Ed Walker last autumn and subsequent hurdling form for Jedd O'Keeffe was not particularly inspiring; sports first-time cheekpieces; others appeal more. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 2 (3) |
22nd May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Upped in trip and 11-10 favourite when weakening into third of six on handicap debut at Southwell (2m, AW) in September but that is the best form from his five starts; has otherwise not gone beyond 1m4f (tried in cheekpieces on final outing) so today's new trip might offer hope on this first run since 18,000gns sale out of Harry Charlton's last October. |
7/1 |
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5th 5 (6) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly raced; upped in trip and strong in the market when failing to oblige on recent handicap debut at Southwell (2m, AW; third of six, 11-10 favourite); drops back to 12.5f in newly applied cheekpieces, so could have more to offer from a workable mark; merits respect. |
3/1 |
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3rd 4 (5) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Thrice-raced gelding who recorded his most encouraging effort at Southwell (1m3f); interesting contender, with improvement possible now handicapping and returned to this venue. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 5 BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 (7) |
9th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
450,000gns purchase, by Frankel and closely related to Arc winner Waldgeist; kept on for close fifth in Newbury maiden (1m2f; started favourite) in May and should build on that effort; respected. |
5/1 |
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5th 4 (9) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
450,000gns yearling by Frankel; eighth foal; closely related to three winners including Waldgeist (1m-1m4f including Arc; RPR 128) and Waldlied (1m4f Group 2; 112), half-brother to three more including Waldkonig (8.6f-1m2f including Group 3; 116); dam 1m 2yo/10.5f Group 3 winner (106); late foal who has an Irish Derby entry; newcomer to note from stable which runs two. |
11/4 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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13th 12 (2) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 133y |
9st 7lb |
Had one good run for the Gosdens, namely a Yarmouth second; nothing yet for current connections, last twice on soft ground at Gowran; down 14lb already this year; yard have a much stronger contender in Majestic King. |
25/1 |
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13th 6 (9) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 9lb |
Had one good run for the Gosdens, namely a Yarmouth second; moderate form at Dundalk; better here 13 days ago but has a bit to find with Prom Queen and Masego. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 5 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Third over hurdles at Taunton (extended 2m, good) in March but failed to match that level on starts either side; cheekpieces are now applied for handicap debut and, while his jumping has lacked fluency at times, he's hard to dismiss representing top stable. |
9/2 |
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7th 13 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Record of 0-4 on Flat for previous yard; has lacked fluency in two attempts over hurdles (2m) but managed to run well, clear third, at Taunton latest; may take another step forward, especially if jumping better. |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Well related (including as half-brother to a useful jumper) but 0-4 in these colours on Flat for Roger Varian, modest form in his closest finish; weak 11-2, 33l sixth of nine in a juvenile hurdle at Newbury (2m, good to soft) for new yard last month, looking best watched for the time being. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-3 BF
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 6 (4) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
A pretty useful maiden after six races, good fourth of 14 to Munsif from off the pace in handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) on latest; this is a better race and he needs to find extra. |
10/1 |
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4th 14 (13) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Two minor honours on softer than good to start career; second of six on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month is his best form and he faded into sixth of 13 at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) ten days later; lightly raced, with something to prove. |
12/1 |
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12 (2) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Best run yet when 1l second of six to improved Godolphin winner on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack; 9-4) ten days ago; he should be suited by the likely strong pace in this big field and his trainer won this with a 3yo in 2022; firmly in calculations off the same mark. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 63
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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14th 17 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
4yo who has had just six races, on last two occasions winning well in handicaps at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) in October and Southwell (slowly run 2m, AW; gelded) four weeks ago; raised another 6lb and substantially in class, but he's probably going places and is one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
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1st 5 (5) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Low-mileage son of Soldier Hollow who advanced his form when landing 1m6f handicap at Redcar in October; off since (gelded) but this longer trip promises to suit and yard continues to go very well. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 9
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11 (6) |
9th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Trailed home last of nine in Newmarket contest (1m2f) three months ago on debut; attracted some support and is evidently thought capable of better. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 23 BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 1 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
0-6 but he has recorded an RPR of 84 or more in each of his last five starts; beaten at odds-on at Doncaster on his reappearance (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; stepping up to a marathon trip could prompt further progress, as could the new cheekpieces; shortlisted. |
2/1 |
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2nd 5 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 197y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Shaped well without getting his head in front last season, signing off with a good fourth in the Melrose at York in August; this brother to the Irish Oaks winner Sea Of Class has since been gelded and looks a good prospect for 2026; player. |
6/4 |
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11 (6) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Ended up with plenty to do on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago, having been slowly away (restless in stalls) and hampered at the top of the straight; kept on for an encouraging fifth of 13 and it's unlikely we've seen the best of this brother to Irish Oaks winner Sea Of Class; has run well on good ground; interesting up in trip. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 5
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Juvenile hurdler whose consistent form features two wins over 2m1f at Fontwell; ran creditably in 4yo handicaps at Sandown and Ascot the last twice; gives the impression he's ready for a crack at this new trip; likely player, taking on elders who are largely exposed. |
11/2 |
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4th 6 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
2-4 over hurdles, the wins coming on good and heavy ground at Fontwell; dropped 1lb for finishing a 3l third on handicap debut at Sandown (soft) and there was enough in that run to believe he's handicapped to win again. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won on hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in October before Listed fourth at Wetherby; back on the scoresheet at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) in December albeit looked booked for second prior to Turenne's final-flight fall; improvement is necessary now tackling a handicap but can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 56
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 4 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Well held on the Flat and already looking limited over hurdles; behind Answer That last time. |
9/1 |
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6th 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Well held on the Flat and she has also offered little promise since sent hurdling, only tenth in Newbury juvenile in November; makes her handicap debut after a layoff. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.13 |
| Trifecta | £122.20 |