December 04 / 16.40 Kempton (AW)

16.40

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas half-brother to three winners; ran promisingly in 6f contest at Wolverhampton, beating all bar a fairly useful sort who had won over the same C&D the time before; leading contender on form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it second-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last December; 0-7 since but he's been placed in two of his last three handicaps and ran better than the bare result back at Kempton (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off dangerous mark.

11/2

8th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Connections got a couple of runs into him late last year and he managed a win (here); narrow personal best when upped to 7f this month (second, no match for winner; also here) before seemingly caught out back sprinting on Saturday; chance.

7/1

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

The Quiet Gent

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Good and bad this season but a slow start didn't help when blinkered for the first time at Kempton (7f) and he finished his race out well; quick enough for 6f and, if breaking better here, then should have a say.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sibling to two sprint winners; showed clear promise with his third-place finish in 6f maiden on soft ground at Doncaster, hitting a flat spot then keeping on; possibilities if taking to this surface.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Crestofdistinction

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Produced peak performance over C&D, namely close second to Elmonjed in Listed event; however, faces a stiffer assignment in this higher grade and his reappearance effort (heavy defeat in Newmarket Group 3) hardly bodes well.

33/1

13th

3

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Crestofdistinction

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Record of 0-5 on turf compared to 2-3 on AW; admittedly registered his peak RPR in this sphere when second Elmonjed in York Listed contest (6f) on penultimate appearance; however, needs an even bigger effort to go one better in this field.

20/1

4th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Crestofdistinction

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Jack Channon

3yo British raider beaten a head on first try in stakes company in a listed race at York three weeks ago (6f, good); seemed to handle soft on debut so should be fine if the ground eases; not discounted.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot colt; closely related to his stable's 5f/6f winner Lazuli (including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 117), half-brother to five winners, notably Inspiriter (6f including AW 2yo/Listed; 101); respected debutant, especially if the market speaks favourably.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(13)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Indian Springs

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Two from two this term, namely comfortable wins in C&D maiden in April and Haydock novice event in July, both over 7f on good ground; gelded prior to last time; respected with further improvement plausible.

2/1

1

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:50 Haydock

Indian Springs

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

Promising third on his Kempton debut in December (6f) and more than backed up that positive impression when running away with a 7f maiden (good) at Newmarket 11 weeks ago; looked a fine prospect there and he's a strong contender despite his 7lb penalty; been gelded.

2/9

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000euros foal; by Cotai Glory out of a 5f winning half-sister to useful 6f 2yo winner Miss Elizabeth; not as appealing as some of the other newcomers.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

11

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Well Enough

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Winner of a Southwell 7f handicap but that was a messy race and looks dodgy form; offered little on stable debut when upped to 1m at Haydock.

33/1

7th

11

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Well Enough

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Winner of a Southwell 7f handicap but that was a messy race and looks dodgy form; offered little on stable debut when upped to 1m at Haydock.

33/1

8th

6

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Well Enough

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Ran awful after winning a 7f AW maiden but emerged from behind to edge home in a 7f handicap at Southwell (AW; High On Hope and Sex On Fire close up); that might be dodgy form but has only gone up 2lb; now with John Ryan.

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000gns yearling; only a modest fourth over C&D ten weeks ago and has something to find with the other once-raced contenders in this field; however, may improve with that experience under her belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bintjan

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

7f winner at Brighton in spring but soundly beaten on last two starts and she has something to prove back on AW.

16/1

7

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Bintjan

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unraced at 1m and ran poorly on final appearance in June (6f); take away that effort and she had done well in 7f handicaps, beating three rivals here and then close up at Salisbury in a race that's worked out; also goes well fresh.

15/2

10th

5

(10)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newmarket (July)

Bintjan

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Better since handicapping on turf, improving a touch on her small-field Brighton win when a close third in a Salisbury handicap that's working out well; no issues with 7f, though, and needs more again back down to sprinting.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Blue Point; closely related to 7f-1m3f winner Solid Stone (including 2yo/AW/Group 2; RPR 117), half-brother to six winners; dam US 1m 2yo winner; major yard; looks one of the likelier types among the newcomers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Charging Bull

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

11-race maiden but he produced a strong finish from off the pace to go close in a Nottingham handicap (5f, soft) last Thursday; has different conditions to deal with this time but he's unexposed on turf and is a big player if he can repeat that latest form; hood is removed.

3/1

2nd

6

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

Charging Bull

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Keady

Maiden after ten starts, seemingly best on the AW but he could never get involved on apparently favourable terms in a Wolverhampton classified event recently and has work to do back on turf.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
82,000gns foal, 145,000gns yearling; by Invincible Army; closely related to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Navassa Island (RPR 95), half-brother to four winners, notably his yard's Lezoo (5f/6f including 2yo Group 1; 112); already gelded but still an interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23.

25/1

10th

11

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Invincible Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Runner-up eight times but left Stuart Williams for 3,400gns and as a 22-race maiden; ran well when trying this headgear combination once before (early last year) but wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

21-race maiden but eight times a runner-up, including over C&D last month; two defeats over 6f have followed and he has the widest stall to overcome; Rossa Ryan returns to the saddle.

5/1

8th
12 (11)
Saidha

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns yearling; by Circus Maximus; closely related to three winners, notably Epsom Icon (7f-8.5f including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 104), half-sister to two more; check the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saidha

9st 1lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was beaten 13l at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 11 days ago; down the list.

12/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saidha

9st 1lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was beaten 13l at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 11 days ago; down the list.

12/1

8

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Saidha

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

0-10 but she's well handicapped on her best form and hasn't had a clear run at things in last two starts (7f, good/Tapeta); her best effort was on Polytrack and has possibilities if things go her way.

8/1

9th
5 (1)
Jorp

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded debutant by Legends Of War out of a maiden (RPR 45) half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Elnawin (6f 2yo Group 3); others have stronger-looking claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:28 Lingfield (AW)

Jorp

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, hung badly left and lost touch over 1f out, tailed off

100/1

5th

4

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:28 Lingfield (AW)

Jorp

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, hung badly left and lost touch over 1f out, tailed off

100/1

9th

5

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Jorp

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Karen Jewell

Gelded debutant by Legends Of War out of a maiden (RPR 45) half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Elnawin (6f 2yo Group 3); others have stronger-looking claims.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siblings include her owners' AW winners Lordsbridge Blu (9.5f) and Lordsbridge Girl (1m) but neither scored on debut; may need some time and perhaps a longer trip too.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:07 Yarmouth

Lordsbridge Havana

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: S Woods

Best of three AW runs for Jane Chapple-Hyam was the fifth of nine over 7f at Wolverhampton; makes handicap/stable debut after a lengthy break and probably best watched.

14/1

7th

5

(9)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Lordsbridge Havana

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

pressed leaders early, midfield after 1f, towards rear over 4f out, outpaced from 2f out

20/1

7th

5

(9)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Lordsbridge Havana

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Good step forward from debut effort when fifth at Wolverhampton last month but she has ground to make up on Mehmas Shy Angel and probably needs this further rise in trip to extract more.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Due Diligence half-sister to three winners, notably Cuban Breeze (5f/6f including 2yo/AW; RPR 96); dam 5f 2yo winner (including AW; 85); suitably bred and the betting may add further guidance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(6)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Madam

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Evans

prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out

10/1

4th

8

(6)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Madam

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Evans

prominent, pushed along over 3f out

10/1

9th

8

(6)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:14 Lingfield (AW)

Diligent Madam

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Evans

Modest form in two sprint runs this month; significant improvement required for the longer trip.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000gns yearling; by Universal; closely related to winners Laoisman (5f/6f including AW; RPR 97) and Hanaady (1m including 2yo/Australia), half-brother to two winners; others are more appealing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Master Milan

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Five-race maiden who holds very weak claims on form.

25/1

14

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Master Milan

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Struggled in three starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy and he was again down the field on stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in February; off since and has been gelded.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £6.03
Trifecta £36.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Indian Springs

POSTDATA:

The Quiet Gent

The Guardian:

Crestofdistinction

The Star:

Charging Bull

The Times:

The Quiet Gent

Daily Mirror:

Crestofdistinction

NEWMARKET:

Indian Springs

Telegraph:

Indian Springs

Daily Mail:

Indian Springs

D Express:

Indian Springs

Daily Record:

Indian Springs