January 04 / 18.00 Kempton (AW)

18.00

Standard To Slow

Try Our New Price Boost At Unibet Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Try Our New Price Boost At Unibet Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Churchill; closely related to winners Finely Tuned (1m3f-1m4f including France/Spain; RPR 92) and Top Turn (Sweden 1m3f-1m4f); dam 7f-1m2f winner (including US Grade 3; 107); may be suited by 1m2f+ in due course but still of interest on debut for leading yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Twirling

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); flopped on hurdling/stable debut for Nicky Henderson in July but had wind surgery afterwards and there was some encouragement to be gleaned from her fifth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago; that could be a run to build on and her sole start at 1m2f was inconclusive; not at all ruled out.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ascot

Twirling

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); bitterly disappointing in a novice hurdle on debut for Nicky Henderson but unwise to read too much into that and she's had wind surgery in the meantime.

16/1

8

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Twirling

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very useful on the Flat for the Crisfords and a respectable sixth in a 1m Newmarket handicap in October; switched to a top jumps stable for hurdling career and could easily be too good for these if taking to it, providing the stays.

Evs

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2- BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Dubawi out of the Dahlia/Duke of Cambridge Stakes winner Usherette, who also had the pace to win at 7f; shaped well when a neck second of 11 on her debut at Lingfield (7f; 9-4 favourite) three weeks ago; that sets the standard on form and there's probably better to come over this trip.
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3rd

6

(4)

4th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Star Guest

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Choicely bred daughter of Dubawi who didn't run again after winning 6f handicaps on the Newmarket July course (good ground; unraced on softer) last summer, always prominent; this is a stiffer task but she retains untapped potential and her stable could hardly be in better form; might be the answer.

2/1

3rd

6

(4)

4th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Star Guest

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Choicely bred daughter of Dubawi who didn't run again after winning 6f handicaps on the Newmarket July course (good ground; unraced on softer) last summer, always prominent; this is a stiffer task but she retains untapped potential and her stable could hardly be in better form; might be the answer.

2/1

1st

7

(4)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:05 Newmarket (July)

Star Guest

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, led over 1f out, ridden out

5/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred (by Acclamation; dam Listed-placed 7f-1m winner from the family of St Leger winner Logician) and she made a pleasing start when fourth of 11 over 7f here (15-2) in October, doing her best work late on; today's longer trip should suit her well; leading contender.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Alice Knyvet

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

No problem with the step up to 1m2f last time and in fact looked as though tonight's extra furlong would suit; remains open to improvement and goes on the shortlist under William Buick.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:15 Salisbury

Alice Knyvet

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, rallied inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge

3/1

1st

8

(2)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:02 Leicester

Alice Knyvet

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Five-race maiden who is the least exposed contender; went close in Bath handicap (1m, good; wore hood/tongue-tie) six weeks ago, almost collaring a rival who received a well-judged ride from the front; respected, assuming the removal of headgear doesn't have negative effect.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel half-sister to 1m/8.6f AW winner Symbol Of Light (RPR 103); dam 7f-1m winner (inc AW 2yo/UAE turf Listed; 103), half-sister to smart 1m-1m4f winner Elite Army; bred to be useful and a fascinating newcomer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(14)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sapphire Seas

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Appleby

Won four in a row last year, the first two on Polytrack/Tapeta and the last in Listed company on turf; has rather regressed in three starts since returning in February and was around 9l behind Madame Ambassador in a Group 3 at Haydock (1m4f, good) 20 days ago; needs the hood to help her turn things around; stable also runs Shining Jewel.

7/1

9th

10

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Sapphire Seas

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders

6/1

4th

6

(3)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:15 York

Sapphire Seas

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Unraced on softer than good; free-going sort who won four in a row in Britain, the last of which was a 1m2f Yarmouth Listed race in good style in September, with Infinite Cosmos beaten about 3l; 8-15 when second in Meydan Group 2 (1m1f) this February and it wasn't up with the Yarmouth form, but she could still prove a force at this level.

4/1

14/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on after a slow start when around 4l seventh of 11 over C&D (66-1) in November; the experience should have done her good and she'll have place prospects this time if building on that first run.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£25,000 2yo; Australia half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Series Of Dreams (RPR 75); dam 1m2f winner (81), half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner The Paddyman; fair pedigree; one of two runners for Ian Williams.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:25 Nottingham

Screaming Leeagale

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Ian Williams

Glimpses of ability in novice company (1m-9.5f), albeit without progressing; 22-1 for her handicap debut at Lingfield six weeks ago (1m2f, AW) but she ran a moody race and was detached when pulled up in the straight; cheekpieces now added; still has time to do better but not convincing.

10/1

7

(5)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Screaming Leeagale

8st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ian Williams

Glimpses of ability in novice company (1m-9.5f), albeit without progressing; needs to take a step forward for the switch to handicapping in order to stake a claim, but does have the promising 5lb claimer Connor Planas booked.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Screaming Leeagale

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

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7th
3 (10)
Hosana

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation half-sister to a winner in Russia; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 77), closely related to 1m Listed winner Maria Gabriella; represents a leading stable and needs a market check on belated debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(11)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hosana

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

50-1 when seventh of 11 on her Kempton debut (1m, Polytrack) this month (Sapphire Seas fourth); needs to improve.

14/1

7th

3

(10)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Hosana

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, raced wide early

12/1

50/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late headway after slow start when 8l sixth of nine at Wolverhampton (8.6f; 33-1) three weeks ago; improvement possible but necessary.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Girl

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Minor form so far (7f-8.6f) but in a good yard and handicaps should see her in a better light; watch the betting.

8/1

11th

3

(6)

30th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Girl

9st 4lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Butler

Down the field in both her races at about 1m and smacks of one who will come into her own when handicapping.

100/1

8th

1

(5)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Girl

10st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

took keen hold, towards rear

50/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never a threat when beaten 13l over C&D (50-1) on debut last month; plenty of progress needed if she's to make an impact.
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5th

8

(2)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cherwell

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

dwelt start, in rear

13/2

9th

5

(11)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Cherwell

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Modest form in two 1m novices at Kempton, fading when ninth of 11 on second occasion (100-1); needs to improve but at least this is a weaker race and it's certainly possible.

33/1

9th

2

(1)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Cherwell

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

10th
10 (11)
Taswara

100/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree (dam a 9.4f Group 3 winner) but no real promise in two runs at Wolverhampton at the end of last year; one for the longer term.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Taswara

9st 1lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Low-level form, including in two 1m2f handicaps and a 1m classified; first-time cheekpieces replace the blinkers she wore last time.

8/1

11

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Taswara

9st 1lb

T: Clive Cox

100/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten twice towards the end of 2022; likely to come into her own when tackling handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

9

(9)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quiet Smile

9st 0lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

Made debut in late November; huge prices and out the back in three novices over 7f/1m; makes her handicap debut at a low level but probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

20/1

12

(8)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Kempton (AW)

Quiet Smile

8st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ian Williams

Huge prices and offered minimal promise in three AW runs this winter (7f-1m); more suitable assignment today but not easily recommended.

25/1

11th

7

(2)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Quiet Smile

8st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £6.52
Trifecta £34.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Guest

D Express:

Sapphire Seas

The Star:

Alice Knyvet

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