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GoodToo Darn Hot Darley Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £48203.5
- 1m 1f 0y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly sunny
4/1
Form: -11334 C
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (2) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ended his 2025 campaign by finishing third in 1m1f contests won by Damysus and stablemate Opera Ballo; consistent but appears very unlikely to reverse placings with those rivals and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, being the sole seasonal debutant in the field; drops back to 1m for first time since winning a good handicap in July 2024; one of three runners for his yard and possibly in here as a pacemaker. |
40/1 |
|
1 (3) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Held up; Meydan improvement (mostly on on fast ground) was backed up when third in 1m1f Group 3 here in April but, after 116 days off, it's his fourth of seven in Haydock Group 3 (1m2f, good) nine weeks ago on latest start which makes him a leading contender on form. |
4/1 |
|
4th 1 (3) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 100y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Won handicap debut at 2024 Newmarket July meeting and next seen adding 1m1f handicap and 1m2f Group 3 wins at Meydan in January; ran creditably in defeat since in a Group 2 there and Group 3 at Newmarket but today's company demands much better, including as he gives weight to all; off 116 days. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 531043 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
The first of two Listed wins last year came over C&D; out of form this season until respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (1m) latest outing, when wearing first headgear (retained today); needs to build on that. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
1m winner early in career but has shown best form at 1m1f/1m2f, notably with wins in the 2024 Cambridgeshire and Listed races last year; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; wears first-time headgear. |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Usually races prominently (didn't when trying 1m4f last time); a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; has started 2026 in downbeat fashion but today's ground could prompt something better, as his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; below-form favourite in this race two years ago but was denied a clear run; needs to be back in peak form to have any chance. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 4/33-0
Last run: 116 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 3 (13) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced since winning twice on turf as a 3yo; while not at his best last season, he was still third to Liberty Lane in a 1m2f Listed race in November and isn't entirely dismissed reappearing in new headgear (replacing recent cheekpieces) for his first handicap since May 2024. |
16/1 |
|
7 (9) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present. |
11/1 |
|
7 (9) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present. |
11/1 |
6/4
Form: 1-3201
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 177y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Won the Group 3 Earl Of Sefton at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on reappearance and mid-division in Group 1s on next two runs; third of five to subsequent International winner Item here (10.2f, good to firm) last time and has leading claims back down in trip/grade; cheekpieces go on; has won on good to soft. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Second to Pride Of Arras in last year's Dante over C&D; looked set for a stellar 2026 when trouncing five rivals in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on reappearance, but hasn't repeated the form in 1m Group 1s since; stepping back up in distance looks a sensible move and he's the one to beat judged on that standout Newmarket effort. |
3/1 |
|
5th 2 (3) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Record is 4-8, the most recent success gained comfortably in Newmarket Group 3 on seasonal debut when completing a 1m2f/1m1f hat-trick; disappointing in the Lockinge (1m) since, not looking entirely beaten by the drop back in trip, but he's difficult to write off having been broadly progressive otherwise; rebound is possible. |
14/1 |
3/1
Form: 12114 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (4) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Won a maiden and two handicaps from his five starts, the latest win at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f); good fourth of eight when upped to Group 3 at York (1m1f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; needs to maintain his progressive profile but that is possible. |
3/1 |
|
4th 7 (8) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 177y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Has run four times, with his sole defeat coming at the hands of Wednesday's close Great Voltigeur third Arabian Force; made it 2-2 in handicaps when winning in a big field at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago (1m1f, good; has also won on good to firm); today's company demands further and sizeable improvement but that can't be ruled out from this progressive 3yo. |
11/2 |
|
12 (13) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
His three runs have come on AW/good to firm; back to winning ways at Sandown (1m1f) in June on his first handicap start; did it in convincing fashion and this unexposed 3yo could take a 7lb rise in his stride. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 21032
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Won a three-runner maiden at Doncaster in May on second start; well beaten in the Group 2 Dante at York (good to firm) in May, with better form for minor honours at 1m2f (on softer than good) in his two starts since but this race requires a chunk of improvement. |
16/1 |
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1 (2) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Made debut in April and won at Doncaster (1m2f, good) on second start; returned from break with front-running Listed third at Deauville last month (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on softer) and he could still have more to offer after just four starts; player. |
7/4 |
|
10th 4 (10) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Didn't race last year having had an injury, and not entered in the Derby; second to subsequent Esher Cup winner on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and easily won three-runner maiden at 2-13 at Doncaster (1m2f, good) 12 days ago; takes huge leap in grade today but this 425,000gns yearling, whose dam won a Group 2, could have lots more to offer; not ruled out each-way. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.00 |
| Trifecta | £10.80 |