December 22 / 13.20 Lingfield (AW)

13.20

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Talksport Download The App Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Talksport Download The App Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 1m-1m2f winner Nausha (Group 3; RPR 103) and half-brother to winners Nagano (1m2f/1m4f; 108), Narynkol (1m4f AW; 89) and Naizagai (2m1f hurdle); unraced dam closely related to 2yo Group 1 winners Sequoyah (7f) & Listen (1m); entered in the Derby; interesting newcomer for a yard who can have them ready first time out.
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2nd

2

(3)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Nazymbek

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

led

4/5

1st

6

(2)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Nazymbek

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

prominent, pushed along on outer 2f out, soon pressed leader, kept on to lead inside final furlong, pushed out, readily

2/1

Form: 64

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground perhaps not ideal on his debut in October (1m) and he fared much better when a front-running fourth of 13 over C&D last month; should have more to come and he needs serious consideration.
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8th

8

(1)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newmarket

Muir Wood

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Improved results in his three runs as a 2yo, making most when he took minor honours twice over 1m2f on Lingfield AW; withdrawn from a maiden last week when the ground was soft; makes handicap debut and should be open to progress as 3yo.

6/1

5

(7)

10th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:20 Chester

Muir Wood

9st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Got closer in each of his runs as a 2yo and his latest Lingfield conqueror (1m2f) wasn't far away from following up next time; connections have declined the opportunity to go handicapping off a BHA mark of 75 and others in here should be better than that level.

14/1

2nd

5

(6)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Muir Wood

9st 5lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

led, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden when headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

5/1

Form: 37

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid start when third of nine at Wolverhampton last month (extended 1m); no obvious excuses when only seventh upped to the extended 1m1f there 19 days ago and sixth-placed The Bunt looks the more interesting runner to come out of that race.
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9

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Demilion

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.

20/1

9

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Demilion

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.

20/1

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:38 Exeter

Demilion

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Not beaten far when fifth from off the pace over C&D two runs back and it was over 2m when never counting at Chepstow; this race looks more suitable.

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
It took a while for the penny to drop on his Wolverhampton debut 19 days ago (extended 1m1f) but he was finishing off his race well and looks the type to take a big step forward at some point; more appealing than many.
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1

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bunt

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

His turn was looking near when runner-up in three handicaps during early 2024 but he's been out for a long time and returns after a wind operation; best to let the market guide.

6/1

2nd

6

(4)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

The Bunt

10st 6lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Simon Pearce

Lightly raced 4yo whose turn looks near, having finished a good second in a couple of 2m AW contests since handicapping; possibilities provided he's as effective on turf and back down in trip.

4/1

2nd

1

(3)

11th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

15:27 Lingfield (AW)

The Bunt

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Simon Pearce

led, headed 1f out, kept on

7/2

Form: 08

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He has shown some ability in his two runs in 1m events at Kempton this winter and stepping up to 1m2f should suit; middle-distance handicaps likely to suit better after this though.
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3

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Kyle Of Lochalsh

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Reliable staying handicapper who hit new heights when winning in grand style at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f) last time; more is required in his first Group race but he needs some respect following such a career best.

9/1

1st

4

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Kyle Of Lochalsh

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Solid 2024 campaign included fourth of 18 in this race (good to firm; fine on soft) off same mark as today; made a satisfactory reappearance this April and, likely to build on that, looks a strong each-way candidate.

4/1

10/1

Form: 37

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising start to her career when third of ten at Newmarket in October (7f, good; late headway); prominent in the betting at Chelmsford on her second run but she took a backward step; big step up in trip today and she still has time to do better.
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2nd

3

(2)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Densetsu

9st 5lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no match for winner

9/4

1st

4

(3)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Densetsu

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Marco Botti

No progress in three novice events but she made a promising start to her handicap career when runner-up over C&D (2-1 favourite) last Monday; ran into some trouble behind a rival who got first run in that race and she's a big player off an unchanged mark.

11/4

2nd

1

(2)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Densetsu

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Promising 7f turf debut last backend despite doing a lot wrong; didn't build on it when among the favourites next time but showed enough when upped to 1m2f at Lingfield since to suggest she can be a force now handicapping.

3/1

Form: 65

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 for both starts in 1m novice events at Kempton this winter and he has shown some promise on both occasions; stepping up in trip needs to spark something extra though.
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1st

14

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Ranger Thunderbolt

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robyn Brisland

3yo who reappeared with a win on handicap debut at Newbury (1m, good) in July and was a good second there (1m2f, soft) three weeks later behind a well-treated winner; open to further improvement; on the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

4

(3)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Ranger Thunderbolt

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Robyn Brisland

raced in second, in touch with leaders after 2f, pressed leaders 3f out

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 672941

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Improving with experience and she followed her unlucky fourth at Kempton with an impressive win at Southwell 16 days ago; that was a lowly Class 6 nursery but the performance was backed up by the clock and she could improve again for today's longer trip; she will need to if she is to defy a penalty from the widest stall though.
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12th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 20y

20:15 Bellewstown

Dreaming Princess

9st 3lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won 1m AW handicap last winter when trained in UK; poor at Leopardstown on debut for this yard but a better run over 1m2f at Down Royal; a player if staying this trip.

13/2

6th

12

(6)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 75y

15:10 Down Royal

Dreaming Princess

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

midfield

16/1

20th

18

(6)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Dreaming Princess

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Got off the mark in an AW handicap in December but couldn't build on that when stepped up to 1m2f last time; improvement to find back on turf on yard debut; off 148 days.

25/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Lady Valentine (RPR 77); dam a maiden half-sister to 7f 2yo Listed winner Look Around; only of interest if strong in the betting.
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7

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Another Run

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Rod Millman

Having been off for 168 days and been gelded he made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in March last year; off another 17 months before fifth of six here (2m) 11 weeks ago; has a bit to prove now.

33/1

7

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Another Run

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Rod Millman

Having been off for 168 days and been gelded he made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in March last year; off another 17 months before fifth of six here (2m) 11 weeks ago; has a bit to prove now.

33/1

4

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Another Run

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Made a winning yard debut at Southwell in March 2024, appreciating the return to 1m6f and the switch to Tapeta; up just 3lb but has more to prove on first run since, back on Polytrack and upped to 2m.

10/1

10th
11 (7)
Vitani

100/1

Form:

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 when a remote last of 14 on her sole start for James Ferguson five weeks ago (1m, Polytrack); sold for 8,000gns 12 days later; perhaps one for the longer term.
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1

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Worcester

Vitani

11st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made all in two juvenile hurdles for Adam West last summer; not much has gone to plan since but she'll find this much less competitive than the two valuable handicaps she contested for Dan Skelton this spring (held up in rear both times) and may benefit from a return to more positive tactics.

3/1

10

18th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

Vitani

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Lowly rated on the Flat; won two juvenile hurdles on good ground for Adam West last summer before struggling in stronger company; had wind surgery ahead of stable debut at Ascot but was easy to back at 20-1 and finished well behind Spiced Rum.

25/1

10

18th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

Vitani

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Lowly rated on the Flat; won two juvenile hurdles on good ground for Adam West last summer before struggling in stronger company; had wind surgery ahead of stable debut at Ascot but was easy to back at 20-1 and finished well behind Spiced Rum.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 and tailed off on last month's Wolverhampton debut (extended 1m1f); hard to fancy.
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9

(4)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Victor Laszlo

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sylvester Kirk

200-1 and tailed off on last month's Wolverhampton debut (extended 1m1f); hard to fancy.

100/1

12th

5

(12)

14th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Victor Laszlo

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Footstepsinthesand gelding; dam, 1m winner (RPR 83), is a half-sister to 7f 2yo and HK 1m1f (both Listed) winner Zaidan, out of Listed-placed 1m winning half-sister to 7f-1m Group 3 winner Ramooz; market can guide for this newcomer.

25/1

6

(7)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Victor Laszlo

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Sylvester Kirk

Gelded first foal of a 1m turf winner for William Haggas; trainer has endured a tough season (on a six-month losing run) and wouldn't be noted for newcomers; probably best watched.

50/1

Non-runners

Victor Laszlo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £10.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Nazymbek

SPOTLIGHT:

The Bunt

Telegraph:

Another Run

TOPSPEED:

Ranger Thunderbolt

The Guardian:

Densetsu

Daily Mail:

Nazymbek

D Express:

Nazymbek

The Sun:

Nazymbek

Daily Record:

Nazymbek

POSTDATA:

The Bunt

The Times:

The Bunt

Daily Mirror:

The Bunt

The Star:

The Bunt