Darley EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Course: Newmarket
Date: 16th May 2026
Distance: 6f (6f)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class: Class 2
Prize: £20,616
Runners: 7
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Jolivette
2yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: David Probert
Trainer: Andrew Balding
Kingsclere, Hants
Owner: Juddmonte
Breeding
Sire: Wootton Bassett (GB)
Dam: Jovial (GB)
Damsire: Dubawi (IRE)
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (east) Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Second foal; Wootton Bassett half-sister to 7f/1m winner Jonquil (including 2yo/Group 2), who made a winning debut for the same connections; dam Listed-placed 6f winner (including 2yo; 105) from classy family; bred to be very talented and could be a contender on debut.
Comment
Half-sister to connections' 2yo/Group 2 winner Jonquil; could be a contender on debut
Race History for Jolivette
Ambience
2yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Amo Racing Limited
Breeding
Sire: Frankel (GB)
Dam: Auria (GB)
Damsire: Muhaarar (GB)
Breeder: A S Denniff
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
850,000gns foal; first foal; dam 1m winner (including 2yo/Listed), half-sister to winners Beat The Bank (multiple 1m Group 2) and Chil Chil (6f Group 3); trainer has made an excellent start with his 2yos and this Frankel newcomer could play a leading role; wears a tongue-tie.
Comment
850,000gns foal, by Frankel; trainer going well with 2yos; could play a leading role
Race History for Ambience
Happy Enough
2yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Trainer: Ralph Beckett
Kimpton, Hants
Owner: Whitsbury Manor Stud And Mrs M E Slade
Breeding
Sire: Showcasing (GB)
Dam: Funny Enough (GB)
Damsire: Dansili (GB)
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud And Mrs M E Slade
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
11th foal; Showcasing sister to three winners including Endless Joy (Group-placed 6f 2yo), half-sister to four more notably Laugh A Minute (5f-6.7f including 2yo/Listed) and Funny Story (6f including 2yo/Listed); top trainer's 2yos are going well and she's one to consider on debut.
Comment
Well bred and top trainer's 2yos are going nicely; she's one to consider on debut
Race History for Happy Enough
Queencard
2yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Trainer: George Boughey
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Amo Racing Limited
Breeding
Sire: Blue Point (IRE)
Dam: Shang Shang Shang (USA)
Damsire: Shanghai Bobby (USA)
Breeder: Shang Shang Shang Partnership
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
200,000gns yearling; fourth foal; closely related to US 5.5f/6f (turf/dirt) winner Dangherecomesshang, half-sister to 5f AW 2yo winner Matloob (RPR 82); dam 5f 2yo Group 2 Norfolk Stakes winner; no surprise if this Blue Point newcomer runs a big race, especially if strong in the betting.
Comment
200,000gns yearling; no surprise if he runs a big race, especially if strong in the market
Race History for Queencard
Topaz
2yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Trainer: Jack Channon
West Ilsley, Berks
Owner: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Debussy
Breeding
Sire: Persian Force (IRE)
Dam: Wall Of Sapphire (IRE)
Damsire: Lawman (FR)
Breeder: Colm McEvoy
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
72,000gns yearling; fourth foal; Persian Force half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Star Of Sapphire (RPR 83); dam 1m winner (70) from useful family; trainer has made a positive start with his 2yos and a market check is advised on debut, but others make greater appeal on paper.
Comment
A market check is advised on debut but others make greater appeal on paper
Race History for Topaz
Miss U Gino
2yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Trainer: Philip McBride
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Ian Pattle
Breeding
Sire: Land Force (IRE)
Dam: Intrigue (GB)
Damsire: Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Breeder: Mr & Mrs G Middlebrook
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
1,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Land Force half-sister to winners including Mysteryofthesands (7.4f-1m2f; RPR 84), Southwold (1m AW; 79) and Shining River (7f AW 2yo; 73); dam 1m2f winner (69); trainer has healthy strike-rate with 2yos but she may be best watched on debut.
Comment
1,000gns yearling; trainer has healthy strike-rate with 2yos but she may be best watched
Race History for Miss U Gino
Troublesome Guest
2yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: J F Egan
Trainer: George Margarson
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: John Guest Racing
Breeding
Sire: Kodi Bear (IRE)
Dam: Trouble Afoot (IRE)
Damsire: Acclamation (GB)
Breeder: Woodstock B/S Ltd & Troy Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
40,000gns yearling; first foal; by Kodi Bear; dam unraced half-sister to 7f Group 2 winner More Thunder, out of 6f Listed winner; trainer had a winner at Yarmouth recently but is not known for 2yo winners nowadays.
Comment
Trainer had a winner at Yarmouth recently but is not known for 2yo winners nowadays
Race History for Troublesome Guest
