Darzah (16:45 Nottingham — Class 4 Fillies’ Handicap, 1m 75y)
A three-year-old by Dubawi, trained by William Haggas and partnered by Tom Marquand — a combination that consistently delivers. Darzah has won twice from four starts this season, most recently landing a Newmarket handicap over this identical trip on good to firm ground last month, beating Luna Celeste by three quarters of a length at 3/1.
Crucially, Luna Celeste lines up again today in a field of just five, giving us a direct form line and the chance to see the form franked in real time. Haggas has a 50% win rate with this filly and she boasts a 66% record at Class 4 level. The trip, the going, and the small field all suit.
Verdict: Back to win — Haggas and Marquand, solid recent form, and the filly she beat last time is here to frank it.
