March 26 / 16.55 Kempton (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Racing TV Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Racing TV Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 522-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran to RPR of 83 on heavy ground the last twice; will find this surface altogether different but he's worth sticking with.
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12

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Marvelman

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

3yo who was third in a Group 2 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in August before bolting up in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft); well worth a crack at a Group 1 judged on that latest performance but he needs to transfer his Doncaster improvement - and some more - back to better ground.

22/1

1st

9

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Marvelman

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Record of 1-1 on AW compared to 0-7 on turf; however, he has two pieces of very useful form in this sphere, including third in the Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; Group 2) last time; enters calculations, having shown there's possibly a race of this nature in him.

6/1

2nd
1 (8)
Shameful

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas entry; well found in the market and won cosily on debut at Newbury in September; that form is only ordinary for the track but he could be up to defying a 7lb penalty with this extra furlong likely to suit.
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9th

20

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shameful

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

One of two runners for Clive Cox who won this in 2003; has advanced his RPR with each start and it's interesting that he was so strong in the market for handicap debut at the Curragh (7f, good; 15-8) where he was given every chance but ultimately repelled by Iceford; won his maiden over 6f but 1m shouldn't be a problem; every chance of serving up another personal best.

25/1

4

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Shameful

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Clive Cox

Newbury maiden winner in September but was a shade disappointing when odds-on for Kempton novice in March; gelded and may do better.

10/1

4

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Shameful

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Clive Cox

Newbury maiden winner in September but was a shade disappointing when odds-on for Kempton novice in March; gelded and may do better.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-6 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pleasing fifth on debut here in December; disappointing 2-1 shot at Southwell 25 days ago but achieved a similar amount in RPR terms; probably needs more to win; drops back from 1m.
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5th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Man Of La Mancha

8st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won three of his seven handicaps (1m-1m1f) last term, including the last two; just fourth of 13 to Spanish Voice when favourite at Newmarket on reappearance but that was respectable; player on peak 2025 effort.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Man Of La Mancha

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

On a roll when last seen, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) and on this course (1m1f, good to firm) in second half of last season; that form looks solid and he's been nudged up only 3lb for the second success; leading claims if ready to roll after seven months off.

11/2

100/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer knows the family well; this one showed next to nothing at two; hood comes off.
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16

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Blackbrook

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Bounced back with fair third at Brighton (7f, good) last month but he hasn't backed that up in two subsequent runs and is now 0-10; down the list.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:22 Brighton

Blackbrook

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim Boyle

Kept on for very respectable third over C&D (good) last month and has claims if judged on that performance but he was unable to land a telling blow when upped to 1m here a fortnight later and is now 0-9.

11/2

7

(8)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:15 Brighton

Blackbrook

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Couple of costly defeats in early summer before blowing out on good to soft ground last month; signs he might be about to get it together when third over C&D a fortnight ago, however, and has possibilities.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
$27,000 yearling; resold as a yearling for $80,000; sixth foal; half-sister to US winners Big Cyn (6f/1m dirt) and Otis On The Cape (5f turf/6f dirt); dam US stakes-placed 5.5f-6.5f dirt winner; looks the pick of the newcomers; rail draw; watch market.
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15

(8)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Westington House

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Pick of three qualifying runs came when sixth of eight at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in April, after which she had wind surgery; opening mark doesn't look a disaster but she's pitched into classified company instead; can probably do better; up in trip.

16/1

6th

9

(9)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

14:55 Brighton

Westington House

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

40/1

9

(9)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

14:55 Brighton

Westington House

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

With a good stable but did not show a great deal in two Kempton novice races this spring (7f/6f).

40/1

33/1

Form: 75

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in 6f maiden and 7f novice at Wolverhampton this month; handicaps after this should present him with an opportunity to win; tongue-tie fitted.
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3rd

4

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:00 Doncaster

Zappata

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Four quick 1m wins in the spring; non-stayer upped to 1m2f at Beverley six weeks ago although it wasn't certain he'd have won at 1m; needs to get back on the boil after a break in his first 7f handicap.

5/1

8th

1

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:12 Beverley

Zappata

10st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

prominent

6/4

8th

1

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:12 Beverley

Zappata

10st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

prominent, lost position gradually over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

6/4

Form: 9-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Small step forward three weeks ago but probably wants to go up again in trip rather than returning to 7f.
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7th

10

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Shabu Shabu

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Won a small-field handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f) last August but has mixed record since and was tailed off at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 19 days ago; may have had stamina issues last time but he's now 1-13 and others are more convincing.

18/1

10th

6

(8)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shabu Shabu

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Won a small-field contest at Yarmouth (11.5f) last August; run down late in added blinkers at Pontefract (1m2f) the following month; perfectly entitled to draw benefit from last week's comeback run at Southwell but stamina questionable.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shabu Shabu

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Turf form last year featured an 11.5f success and some good efforts; likely player at this level provided he's as effective back on AW and manages to settle (pulled too hard when last seen).

13/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000euros foal; first foal; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 68); probably best watched from widest stall with trainer less than 5% in maiden/novice contests last five years; already gelded.
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8th

5

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

An Fear Beag

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Well beaten in all four starts (all 7f), three of them on Polytrack; dropped 5lb since handicap debut latest; more needed.

16/1

11th

8

(9)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

An Fear Beag

9st 5lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

Well beaten at big prices in three starts (7f, AW) within a month; lots more is needed from him on handicap debut.

20/1

11th

8

(9)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

An Fear Beag

9st 5lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

Well beaten at big prices in three starts (7f, AW) within a month; lots more is needed from him on handicap debut.

20/1

Form: 78

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in maiden contests here and at Lingfield this year; can only watch.
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4th

7

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Rupert The Prince

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won three times (once from rear, twice making all) at up to 2m last term on the Flat for Paddy Butler; remote this year in his two hurdle races (three-runner race last time) but he was a fair third over C&D (a head behind No More Bolero) in between and peak form gives him a good shout.

7/2

2nd

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

13:55 Kelso

Rupert The Prince

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won three times at up to 2m on the Flat for Paddy Butler; bought for 36,000gns in October; third in a 2m handicap at Ripon 11 days ago having disappointed in a Newcastle maiden hurdle on jumps debut in January (2m1f, good to soft; cheekpieces on instead of visor); visor back on, this longer trip should suit, and improvement likely.

7/1

3rd

6

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Rupert The Prince

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won three of his last five Flat runs for Paddy Butler, including a clearcut success at Bath (2m1f, soft) in October; no impact on hurdle debut for new yard in January but could fare a lot better back on the Flat.

7/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to US 5.5f-6.5f winner Philipsburg (including AW); dam unraced; trainer 16% in maidens/novices last five years; monitor betting; already gelded.
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4th

9

(10)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zero Zero

8st 6lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Lightly raced 3yo who ran his best race so far when sixth of 14 in classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) this month; that was encouraging but he was tailed off at Windsor next time and has something to prove again after that; cheekpieces added.

12/1

15

(12)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

21:00 Windsor

Zero Zero

8st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ran his best race to date when sixth of 13 in a similar contest at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 13 days ago; should improve and holds claims.

6/1

16

(16)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Zero Zero

8st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Struggled in three starts (7f/1m) in novice/maiden company; pedigree doesn't suggest he wants this step up in distance and he has the widest stall, but this isn't a strong race and the market should be informative.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam 5.7f-7f winner (including AW; RPR 97); trainer 0-10 in maidens/novices last five years; others more obvious.
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10th

11

(3)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brightlikeadiamond

8st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Tim Vaughan

took keen hold, never better than midfield

100/1

10th

11

(3)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brightlikeadiamond

8st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Tim Vaughan

took keen hold, never better than midfield

100/1

11th

11

(11)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Brightlikeadiamond

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

Fourth foal; dam 5.7f-7f winner (including AW; RPR 97); trainer 0-10 in maidens/novices last five years; others more obvious.

50/1

Form: 58

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay on debut over C&D in February but tailed off, and finished three places behind Shabu Shabu, at Lingfield three weeks ago (1m).
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7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Benny The Bouncer

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Damien Wingrove

Struggled in three runs (7f-1m) for Michael Attwater, and has since changed hands for 1,200gns; cheekpieces seemingly the only reason to hope for better on handicap/stable debut.

100/1

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Benny The Bouncer

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Damien Wingrove

Struggled in three runs (7f-1m) for Michael Attwater, and has since changed hands for 1,200gns; cheekpieces seemingly the only reason to hope for better on handicap/stable debut.

100/1

12th

3

(9)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Benny The Bouncer

9st 4lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Michael Attwater

Ran okay on debut over C&D in February but tailed off, and finished three places behind Shabu Shabu, at Lingfield three weeks ago (1m).

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £3.13
Trifecta £6.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Marvelman

LAMBOURN:

Shameful

RP RATINGS:

Marvelman

POSTDATA:

Marvelman

The Times:

Marvelman

Telegraph:

Marvelman

The Guardian:

Marvelman

Daily Mail:

Marvelman

Daily Mirror:

Marvelman

The Sun:

Marvelman

The Star:

Marvelman

Daily Record:

Marvelman

D Express:

Shameful