Haydock Park Race 1 - Darley Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
RAHIEBB (1) makes first start on turf. Failed to follow up a 2.25L victory on debut when runner-up at Newcastle last month. Climbs further in distance this time and can return to winning ways. OPPORTUNITY (6) finished fourth debuting during October at Nottingham. Improvement expected on initial outing after a 178-day break. RENATO (7) placed second in two successive attempts including at Southwell 20 days ago. Not discounted. ANTRIM (2) may come on from a debut fifth at Yarmouth three weeks back.
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, favourite; won by 2.25 len at Newcastle All Weather March 7 over 1600m defeating Nordic Norm carrying 59kg at $7.50. Last start 2nd in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on March 22 over 2040m, 2.25 len behind Warrant Holder carrying 62kg at $1.70. Useful type; bold showing expected.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | WFA NOV 3U | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 62kg | 2:12.76 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.73 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2025 | - | NOV 3 | $20,910.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:40.28 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 59kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 7 at Great Yarmouth on April 5 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Alpine Trail with 59kg at $2.30. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | NOV 3 | $21,950.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 2:06.83 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Sea The Moon out of Bayshore Freeway. Tough to line up. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Galiway out of Oranor purchased for EUR € 110,000 (Arqana 2023 August Yearling Sale). Prefer to see.
Jockey: Paddy Bradley
Weight: 59kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, 3rd of 7 at Great Yarmouth on April 5 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Alpine Trail with 59kg at $51. Better for that hit-out and likely to be about the mark again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | NOV 3 | $21,950.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 59kg | 2:06.83 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 59kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 9 at Nottingham on October 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Falconer with 58kg at $4.50. Top chance.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/10/2024 | - | MDN C 2 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:50.44 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 59kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on April 6 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Nightime Dancer with 59kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather on December 18 over 2220m, neck behind Aegean Prince with 60.5kg at $12. Fitter and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/04/2025 | 109 | WFA NOV 3U | $73,800.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 2:38.77 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/13 | 18/12/2024 | 56 | MDN 2U | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 2:21.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:42.08 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |