January 20 / 15.40 Kempton (AW)

15.40

Standard To Slow

Additional Novice Stakes

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Additional Novice Stakes

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
350,000gns yearling; sister to 1m4f-1m6f winner River Of Stars (including AW/Listed; RPR 109) and half-sister to two other useful performers; likely sort on paper and top yard gets them ready first time; betting revealing.
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1st

11

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders

7/2

1st

11

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders

7/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well supported to make a winning debut at Southwell three weeks ago (1m) and rewarded the support with a bit more authority than the winning margin might suggest; this trip should suit and he's a key player despite the steadier of a penalty.
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2

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Almoshher

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: K R Burke

Never figured at Royal Ascot then looked a non-stayer over 1m6f in the Ebor; returns to calmer waters and drops back in trip, so may tap back into earlier progress (AW/turf) that produced form figures of 1211.

9/2

12th

18

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Almoshher

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made debut at the end of 2024; won three of his first four starts, on last occasion a 12-runner handicap here (1m4f, good to firm) in May when he led over 2f out and narrowly saw off Stressfree; had been racing freely and prominently, so the widest draw at Royal Ascot (1m4f; just 7-1) posed a challenge but he didn't really fire behind Ethical Diamond; he was shaping up to be a serious talent before that and has now been gelded.

16/1

12th

14

(22)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Almoshher

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Not seen on a racecourse until the end of 2024 but he's now won three of his four starts; first three races were tight finishes on AW when trained by Charlie Fellowes; debut for this yard came in 12-runner handicap at York (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago when he narrowly saw off the challenge of Stressfree; up another 5lb today and has joined Wathnan Racing for their big meeting; has been racing freely and prominently, so perhaps the widest draw today will pose a challenge, but he's shaping up to be a serious talent.

5/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5223-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than progressive in novice events (1m4f-1m6f; blinkered the last twice); looks vulnerable to less exposed opponents.
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9

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Fireblade

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well last season, including a win over 1m4f in April but he was best later on at about 2m (including at York); reappearance this term was pretty encouraging, considering it was over just 1m2f, and he looks a serious each-way contender.

14/1

4th

8

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Fireblade

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well for his new yard last season, winning twice (1m4f/2m, good to firm); his current mark maybe isn't beyond him but he's never run over a trip this short and he's probably vulnerable on his reappearance.

12/1

10

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Fireblade

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Regular improvement for new yard, including a win at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (2m, good to firm) in August and going oh so close off this mark in three-way photo at York (2m, good) on latest outing; he's well handicapped and, with a good chance that 2m2f will help with further progress, another bold show should be on its way.

33/1

10/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience when sixth of 11 behind Almosh'her at Southwell on last month's debut; can leave that behind him in time but he's not bred to need quite this far and he'll need a jolt of improvement.
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4

(6)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahy

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in three AW novice events when with Andrew Balding; has finished last on both starts for this trainer (1m and 1m3f, both AW); drops another 5lb but we need to see more before he can be recommended.

33/1

13th

4

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Nahy

10st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in three AW novices for Andrew Balding last winter including over this C&D, but having been gelded he finished last of seven on stable/handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago; may have needed it, but still has enough to prove.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Nahy

9st 12lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Showed plenty in three starts on AW for Andrew Balding, including when third of 12 behind two useful types at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in February; bought for 7,500gns since and gelded; hood added for handicap/yard debut; interesting contender.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns 3yo; half-brother to winners Katara (1m3f/1m4f including AW/Listed; RPR 103) and Migdam (1m/1m2f including AW; 101); dam Group-placed 1m-1m4f winner (104); lots to like on paper and the betting should be revealing on his belated debut.
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4th

4

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:55 Pontefract

Dalton Park

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Hughes

Very lightly raced 4yo who was just 7-2 at Newmarket (2m) last month, when his rider lost his irons leaving the stalls and he was pulled up about 6f out; made favourite in first-time blinkers at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last time but the start proved troublesome again, very slowly away only to finish fourth of eleven; a clean break would put him right in the picture but that's by no means certain.

4/1

4th

2

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dalton Park

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Very lightly raced 4yo who was just 7-2 at Newmarket (2m) last month, when his rider lost his irons leaving the stalls and he was pulled up about 6f out; arrives with something to prove but wears first-time blinkers and it will be interesting to see if he's again towards the head of the betting.

9/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 1m2f-1m4f winner (including Listed; RPR 106); yard have the occasional winning newcomer and she's worth a market check.
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6

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Sawgrass

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

Below par at Ripon (2m, good) last time but failed to settle and she was progressive previously, finishing third of 13 at Salisbury in August following a break (1m6f, good to soft; unraced on softer); retains potential; dam was a Listed winner on soft ground for connections.

13/2

6th

9

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Sawgrass

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and back to something approaching her best when close up after a break at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft); in the mix.

4/1

3rd

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Sawgrass

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and perhaps ready for a break when turned over at prohibitive odds in a three-runner race at Lingfield (2m) in June; has an 8lb higher mark to deal with now but could still have improvement in her; all turf runs on good or faster.

5/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden hurdler; makes no appeal switched to the Flat.
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9th

7

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

The Cooleen

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Hoad

0-10 over hurdles and 0-5 on the AW; hard to make any sort of case on what he's shown.

50/1

9th

7

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

The Cooleen

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Hoad

0-10 over hurdles and 0-5 on the AW; hard to make any sort of case on what he's shown.

50/1

10th

2

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

The Cooleen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Hoad

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only completion in three bumper runs came on AW at Lingfield; would be a surprise winner now switched to the Flat.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74/

Last run: 581 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs for the Charltons in the summer of 2023 weren't without promise but he'll need improvement to make a winning stable debut (same owners) after 581 days off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(5)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

took keen hold, led, headed over 3f out

14/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

pressed leader, joined leader 5f out

25/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

pressed leader, joined leader 5f out

25/1

Form: 5- BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into favouritism for his Southwell debut three weeks ago (1m3f; modest race) but looked green and awkward, lugging to the far rail in the home straight; did run the fastest final furlong there though and should be more clued up this time.
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6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when tailed off in a Hereford bumper last month; no appeal.
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8th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Joe Tickle

No sign of ability yet; best to look elsewhere.

100/1

11th

9

(10)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joe Tickle

Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

11th

9

(10)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joe Tickle

Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

12th
12 (12)
Ruby Kendyl

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns foal, 5,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Hallalulu (1m-9.5f; RPR 92), Al Nafoorah (1m; 89), Primrose Maid (7f; 55) and Tago Island (Italian 5f/6f); dam 1m4f-1m6f winner (82); best watched on debut.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(7)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ruby Kendyl

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Joe Tickle

300-1 when well beaten in similar race at Kempton on debut.

200/1

12th

12

(12)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Ruby Kendyl

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Joe Tickle

slowly away

100/1

12th

12

(12)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Ruby Kendyl

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Joe Tickle

slowly away

100/1

Form: 04-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut but offered more when fourth of eight at Southwell last month (in front of Courageous Gold); that wasn't a strong race, however, and he'll need another chunk of progress to win.
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12th

12

(11)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yes Sir

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced wide and in touch with leaders early, headway and led after 2f

20/1

12th

12

(11)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yes Sir

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced wide and in touch with leaders early, headway and led after 2f

20/1

13th

10

(9)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Yes Sir

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well beaten on debut but offered more when fourth of eight at Southwell last month (in front of Courageous Gold); that wasn't a strong race, however, and he'll need another chunk of progress to win.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £7.04
Trifecta £22.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Almosh'her

TOPSPEED:

Fireblade

SPOTLIGHT:

Amazonian

D Express:

Courageous Gold

POSTDATA:

Fireblade

The Guardian:

Fireblade

Daily Mirror:

Fireblade

Daily Record:

Fireblade

The Times:

Almosh'her

Telegraph:

Almosh'her

Daily Mail:

Almosh'her

The Sun:

Almosh'her

The Star:

Almosh'her