November 28 / 16.15 Kempton (AW)

16.15

Standard To Slow

British EBF Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7560
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
360,000gns yearling; brother to US 1m-8.5f turf 2yo winner Aunt Pearl (including Grade 1 BC Juvenile Fillies Turf), half-brother to two winners; dam champion 3yo filly in Scandinavia; interesting newcomer.
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2

(1)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

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9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

0-13 since winning his first two career starts on Polytrack, but capable of useful form as when third of 14 in the London Mile Series Final at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; has run well on Tapeta at Newcastle and a player off the same mark as last time.

9/2

12

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

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8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Career commenced with two wins; 0-12 since but close third in qualifier last time sets him up nicely for a crack at this final and first-time cheekpieces may have a boosting effect; in the mix.

8/1

4

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

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10st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing sequence and he arrives below par, having been tried in a hood (now discarded) when seventh of ten in 1m Ascot handicap last month; handily weighted if he gets back on song though.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred colt, by Sea The Stars and the first foal of a 7f AW winner (by Dubawi) for his connections; respected debutant, especially if strong in the betting.
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5

(14)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Elnajmm

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo who looked highly progressive when winning handicaps at Newcastle (1m, AW) and over C&D (good to firm) in the summer; unraced on softer than good and he's failed to continue his improving ways the last twice, but perhaps first-time cheekpieces will give him a boost; not discounted.

11/1

5th

5

(5)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:23 Sandown

Elnajmm

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Progressive form in justifying favouritism in 1m handicaps at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good to firm) before hanging for pressure and finishing only midfield in a deep one at York; has to bounce back from that but a QEII entry gives plenty of hope that he might.

9/2

9th

4

(17)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Elnajmm

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, outpaced and hung badly left over 2f out, no impression when bit short of room and raced awkwardly over 1f out, hung left and weakened gradually final 110yds

11/4

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
260,000gns foal, 280,000gns yearling; showed promise at Nottingham last month while eventually getting a little tired over the 1m trip on soft ground; likely player dropped to 7f with improvement on the cards.
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1st

4

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Balance Play

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, cajoled along 4f out, pushed along 3f out, hung left but headway on near side of group 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon edged left, went clear final 110yds, comfortably

7/2

10th

11

(9)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Balance Play

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Creditable third at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) on handicap debut, before making all at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) and asserting final 1f at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to soft); 1m4f looks manageable and 7lb rise may be too, given he was comfortably on top for both wins; steadily progressive.

4/1

1st

2

(13)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Balance Play

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling; Sea The Stars half-sister to French 8.5f AW winner Poliana; dam unraced sister to 1m2f winner Sun Maiden (including AW/Group 3), half-sister to multiple Group 1 winner Midday; one to note.
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5th

3

(5)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brightly

8st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Similar type to Cloudbreaker as she's a Sea The Stars filly who cost 200,000euros as a yearling; has shown promise in AW novice events at Kempton (fourth over 7f) and Southwell (second over 1m); stable won this race in 2019 and 2021; major contender upped further in trip.

5/1

2nd

2

(6)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:13 Southwell (AW)

Brightly

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sent off favourite for her Kempton debut (7f) two weeks ago when she looked in need of the experience but still shaped well; 1m will suit and she sets the standard with improvement expected.

9/4

4th

12

(2)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Brightly

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

200,000euros yearling; Sea The Stars half-sister to French 8.5f AW winner Poliana; dam unraced sister to 1m2f winner Sun Maiden (including AW/Group 3), half-sister to multiple Group 1 winner Midday; one to note.

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
180,000gns yearling; Cracksman half-brother to eight winners; duly showed ability in 7f AW maiden at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, keeping on for fourth; should progress; shortlisted.
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7th

2

(4)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Low-mileage son of Cracksman who landed 1m6f handicap here in December before doing really well to complete his hat-trick at Wolverhampton (2m) the following month when carried very wide on the home turn; big player after a break.

6/4

7th

2

(4)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Low-mileage son of Cracksman who landed 1m6f handicap here in December before doing really well to complete his hat-trick at Wolverhampton (2m) the following month when carried very wide on the home turn; big player after a break.

6/4

1st

6

(11)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

in touch with leaders

9/4

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cracksman filly; dam 7f winner, closely related to smart sprinter Arecibo, half-sister to 5.5f Group 3 winner Snowday and 6.5f Listed winner Okana; the betting can guide.
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8th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Sea Of Thieves

9st 6lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

Formerly trained in Britain; bagged Listed honours at Longchamp (7f, very soft) on debut for this French yard; subsequently came up short in the Epsom race won by Breege but this drop back in trip may help.

16/1

7th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:00 Epsom

Sea Of Thieves

9st 8lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

in touch with leaders

11/1

5th

7

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Sea Of Thieves

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Had been off for six months since her debut when winning a Haydock novice (7f, good to firm) in May and ran just as well when second of 13 under her penalty at Newbury (1m, good) three weeks later; out of her depth in a Group 3 here (1m, good to soft) in July, but this looks more realistic and she is the least exposed in the field.

13/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros yearling; New Approach half-brother to Italian 8.5f-1m2f winner Deron Kit (including 2yo), out of sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Lady Marian; market instructive with yard also running Balance Play.
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8th

8

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Solution

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won narrowly over C&D last August and at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in September but poor since then, including in three starts over hurdles for this yard; hard to know how he will fare back on this surface from 2lb above his last winning mark.

14/1

66/1

Form: 5

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since his modest debut effort (well-held fifth) in 7f contest at Chepstow five months ago; others preferred.
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3rd

7

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Ceilidh

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Acts on good to firm and soft; runner-up off 7lb higher here (1m) in June but he's not come close to that form since; had an excuse when upped to 1m2f here last time but his losing run is mounting up and others look safer; change of headgear.

10/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Ceilidh

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Best effort this year when second off 7lb higher here (1m) in June; possibilities provided he's in similar form and stays this new trip.

10/1

6th

10

(3)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Ceilidh

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ended last season with two wins but will need to run a lot better than in his last four races if he's to go in again.

20/1

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held at Beverley (7.5f) on sole run for Kevin Philippart De Foy; subsequently sold for just 1,000gns; best watched.
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14

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

13:30 Chepstow

Scarlet

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Poor Flat maiden who struggled when 100-1 for recent hurdle debut at Plumpton; makes no appeal here.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000gns foal, 50,000euros yearling; by Sea The Stars out of an unraced half-sister to fairly useful winners Jousi (7f 2yo) and New Mission (8.5f 2yo); check the betting.
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10th

17

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

James Bradley

8st 8lb

T: Charlie Wallis

slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

8th

9

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

James Bradley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

midfield

5/1

2nd

9

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

James Bradley

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Wallis

Won a small-field 1m handicap here in January off a 6lb higher mark; harder to enthuse over on recent evidence; accessories left off today.

20/1

Form: 85

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in a couple of AW contests, latest over 1m here; however, gives the strong impression he'll be more interesting in handicaps after this.
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3rd

2

(1)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Clarkos Back

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

8

(3)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Clarkos Back

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

10/1

1st

4

(5)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Clarkos Back

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

led, headed but prominent in chasing group 5f out

16/1

12th
7 (14)
Graham

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served his owner well; finished only eighth on soft ground at Newbury (1m) last month but may improve on this different surface with the experience under his belt.
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10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Graham

11st 12lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-6 over hurdles but was a beaten favourite on his last three starts in March/April; below form on the Flat in three runs since but not one to give up on just yet; goes without headgear worn on last hurdles start and last two Flat runs.

5/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) three weeks ago, leaving the impression he had something left in tank at the finish; open to progress and holds leading claims even with a 4lb penalty.
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1st

5

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:00 Haydock

Nails Murphy

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Won on debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last November; has been headstrong on both runs since, most recently on his turf and handicap debut at Goodwood (1m, good) two weeks ago, but he still managed to finish second last time and has potential if able to settle better; trainer won this last year.

13/2

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Nails Murphy

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold

6/1

2

(10)

10th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Nails Murphy

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Form: 06

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished midfield when 80-1 at Doncaster (7f) last month, improving on his Newbury debut effort (6f); in good hands but looks the type to find better opportunities in handicaps after this.
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8th

1

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Stage Show

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Alexandra Dunn

This year's hurdling form is uninspiring but he held on gamely to cause 66-1 shock at Salisbury a fortnight ago, his first Flat run since 2024; it's hard to tell whether he'll be in the same mood again here but he's only 2lb higher and this is a slight drop in grade.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Stage Show

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Alexandra Dunn

Sole win from 32 starts came over hurdles at Exeter (2m7f, good to firm) in October but he's been held in three starts since and now returns to the Flat for the first time since June 2024.

8/1

6th

5

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:10 Exeter

Stage Show

10st 8lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Alexandra Dunn

Broke his duck over hurdles at the 15th attempt over C&D (good to firm) last October (held up); well below that level next time, when dropped back in trip (heavy) and beaten almost 9l at Wincanton by Square Du Roule latest (3m, good); more needed but not written off.

8/1

Non-runners

Nails Murphy, Stage Show

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £16.09
Trifecta £64.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nails Murphy

Daily Mail:

Brightly

Daily Mirror:

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Telegraph:

Balance Play

The Sun:

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The Star:

Brightly

Daily Record:

Brightly

POSTDATA:

Nails Murphy

The Times:

Nails Murphy

The Guardian:

Nails Murphy

D Express:

Balance Play