Haydock Park Race 1 - Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
PURSUIT OF LOVE (1) Bold effort when winning last run at Southwell and was a debutant last start. Likely to be well placed early. Jockey William T Buick is a plus. Expect a strong showing. RAVENSPIRE (2) Had a comfortable win by 3L last run at Southwell and fitter for debut run. Has a positive draw. Solid place bet prospects. POKER (3) Resuming after a break. Produced an eye catching run when 2nd last start at Redcar but challenged by a tougher grade. Interesting gear change of winkers on first time. Place looks best. QUIET SUMMER (4) 3yo debutant by Isfahan for A M Balding and drawn well. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 62kgs
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Rounded them up to win last run at Southwell and was on debut last time. Will be positive in the run early. Will attract plenty of interest.
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 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.75L | $1.73 |
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 62kgs
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Bolted in when winning by 3L last run at Southwell and having second race start. Drawn nicely. Winning chance at nice odds.
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 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | S H James | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $3.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59kgs
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First up after a break. Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by just short of 10L last start at Redcar but up against tougher opponents. Hard to see it being competitive today.
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 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1810m | GOOD | David Egan | 59kg | - | 3-4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.65L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 59kgs
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A M Balding trained 3yo first starter by Isfahan and has the ideal draw. Respect the betting.