Haydock Park Race 1 - Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
PURSUIT OF LOVE (1) is the one to beat in this small field. Represents Godolphin having made a good impression winning by 2.75L over 2000m at Southwell fifty six days ago. Holds potential and can double his tally. RAVENSPIRE (2) also comes here after a smart debut win. Trained by Karl Burke and won by 3L at Southwell over this distance. Clearly a live chance for in-form connections. Stablemate POKER (3) has first-time cheekpieces. He needs to find more after finishing 8.5L second when last seen 180 days ago. QUIET SUMMER (4) faces a hard test on debut. Andrew Balding runners warrant respect so he is worth a market check.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 2.75 len at Southwell All Weather February 28 over 2200m defeating High Storm with 60.5kg at $1.70. Can only improve further and should give a bold sight here.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | NOV 3 | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 2:23.30 | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.73 |
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 3 len at Southwell All Weather March 11 over 2400m defeating Into The Light with 59kg at $3. Will take a lot from that run and is sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | NOV 3 | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Sam James | 59kg | 2:39.59 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Redcar October 27 over 1800m, 8 len behind Bay Of Brilliance with 59kg at $5.50. On debut sixth of 9 at this track September 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gaurdman with 60.5kg at $2.40. Likely improver.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/10/2025 | 31 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1810m | Good Soft | David Egan | 59kg | 1:54.54 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:31.48 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Isfahan out of Quiana. Faces a hard test on debut.