Romford Race 6 - The Roy Darnell Stakes
CHOCOLATE VELVET (6) hit the ground running from trap five with a sensational early split last time, but run over late and missed the frame when a 1.5 lengths fourth (24.87) over 400m at Romford. Key runner on her best form. MIAMI HONEY (3) showed good speed to score off trap four two back then off a similar box last time settled off pace and could manage only a 5.5 lengths 4th at Romford (24.96). Can figure in the finish. PROPER REBEL (1) was in the money again last time and not beaten far when second (24.81) at Romford in an A10. Well placed here and should do much better. DA YOUNG LAD (4) generally performs well from this box.
Stats
Comments
Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at Romford then finished runner-up at her latest appearance in an A10 at Romford over 400m (24.81). Not to be underestimated.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 11 | $691.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 | |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | A10 | $616.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | A9 | $714.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.16 | 0:24.56 | 0:24.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2026 | 109 | A9 | $616.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | 0:24.35 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | OR | $1,276.00 | Romford | 750m | 0:49.44 | 0:48.20 | 0:47.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | S5 | $776.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:35.97 | 0:35.75 | 0:35.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/2 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at Romford then finished runner-up at his latest appearance in an A12 at Romford over 400m (25.21). This might be too rich.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | ?? | $672.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.21 | 0:25.17 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | ?? | $672.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.22 | 0:00.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | A11 | $695.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.22 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | ?? | $695.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/1 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | 0:25.30 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Romford when scoring by in. Last start finished 4th over 400m at Romford beaten 5.5 lengths (24.96) behind Gloriana in an A9 on March 7. Better than that and worth following up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | A9 | $691.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | $597.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | - | 0:00.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.0L | $2.10 | |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | A10 | $714.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.96 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | S5 | $861.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.62 | 0:36.27 | 0:36.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | $793.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.29 | 0:36.29 | 0:35.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 | |
| 3/6 | 24/01/2026 | 10 | $815.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.96 | 0:36.62 | 0:35.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.63 | |
| 2/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | 0:24.64 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 18/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.66 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a scorching early split, weakening late to finish a 5.5 lengths fourth (24.76) over 400m at Romford. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | A6 | $824.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 5 | $824.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.23 | 0:00.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.1L | $17.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/02/2026 | 9 | S5 | $861.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.79 | 0:36.55 | 0:36.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | 5 | S5 | $861.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.72 | 0:36.27 | 0:36.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | A7 | $793.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | A8 | $783.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.58 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/3 | 14/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | 0:24.66 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 07/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | 0:24.57 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fifth last time out over 575m at Romford, a continuation of some ordinary form. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | S6 | $663.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:37.17 | 0:36.79 | 0:35.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | $672.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.04 | 0:00.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | 5 | $793.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:37.04 | 0:36.42 | 0:36.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.6L | $3.25 | |
| 3/6 | 09/02/2026 | 9 | A11 | $695.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.36 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | $793.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.36 | 0:36.29 | 0:35.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 | |
| 5/6 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | $815.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:37.16 | 0:36.62 | 0:35.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 | |
| 1/2 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.69 | 0:24.69 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 30/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | 0:24.45 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed a hot pace early and stuck on well despite missing the frame, finishing fourth Romford in 24.87. Was in the money two on end before missing the frame last time. Worth another try.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | $691.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 | |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 5 | A10 | $691.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.62 | 0:00.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/02/2026 | 9 | S5 | $861.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.61 | 0:36.55 | 0:36.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | S5 | $861.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.80 | 0:36.27 | 0:36.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 19 | A9 | $714.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | 9 | S5 | $765.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:36.32 | 0:36.18 | 0:35.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/2 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.44 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.84 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |