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8 May 2026
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Boodles Darley EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 4f 63y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Backward and green on Newbury debut, 4l behind Glory Of The Seas; needs a second look
6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 11f Gd | 23yMd | 9-7 | 6/8 | Water To Wine (11½L) | 16/1 | - | 73 |
Green 4th at Newmarket three weeks ago but still good enough to enter serious calculations
4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f Gd | 23yNv | 9-4 | 4/5 | Maho Bay (7L) | 7/1 | - | 82 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (30%)
Fourth in strong 1m3f Newbury maiden three weeks ago; major contender, type to improve
2-4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 11f Gd | 23yMd | 9-7 | 4/8 | Water To Wine (7½L) | 4/1 | - | 81 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/10 | Be Patient (½L) | 3/1 | - | 74 |
Top on ratings and likely to have come on from his reappearance third at Newbury
24-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 91
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 23yNv | 9-4 h1 | 3/10 | Maltese Cross (½L) | 6/1 | - | 93 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Yor York | 8f Gd | 22yMd | 9-7 | 4/8 | Morshdi (4L) | 4/6F | - | 77 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/9 | Look To The Stars (½L) | 5/6F | - | 86 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 46 in the last 14 days (28%)
18-1, just under 10l fifth in newcomers race at Newmarket three weeks ago; may do better
5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 23yMd | 9-7 | 5/10 | Portcullis (9¾L) | 18/1 | - | 75 |
2nd at Kempton in January but remote last of six at Southwell (also 1m3f, AW) in February
26
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St | 33yNv | 9-2 | 6/6 | Pursuit Of Love (31L) | 18/1 | - | 31 |
| 19 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 33yMdF | 9-2 | 2/9 | Helga (1¾L) | 100/30 | - | 70 |
150-1 and on toes when sixth at Newbury three weeks ago; this race looks too tough
6-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 33yMdF | 9-2 | 6/14 | I'm The One (11L) | 150/1 | - | 69 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 22yMdF | 9-2 | 6/9 | Carnival Queen (14L) | 14/1 | - | 38 |
Verdict
Joulany heads the ratings after his bold show at Newbury but GLORY OF THE SEAS showed plenty of promise at the same meeting.
Glory Of The Seas
Betting Forecast:
5/4 Joulany,
11/8 Galiyan,
5/1 Glory Of The Seas,
20/1 Eben Al Khawaneej,
25/1 Take A Chill Pill,
Morningtoncrescent,
50/1 Distorted Truth
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