January 06 / 14.15 Kempton (AW)

14.15

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 3f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4/2- BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in both starts, finishing fourth at Sandown (7f) in summer 2021 then clear second when odds-on favourite at Southwell (1m4f; still seemed green) two months ago; this Sea The Stars colt should be capable of better still; respected.
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4th

9

(4)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Aztec Empire

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Dual Polytrack winner; won just the second of his eight handicaps but clocked up two placings in hot 2m races on good or good to firm last summer (neck second to Forza Orta at York) before a disappointing show in September when last seen; gelded since; seriously involved if back to form and it looks like he'll have his ground; in the mix.

11/2

4th

9

(4)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Aztec Empire

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Dual Polytrack winner; won just the second of his eight handicaps but clocked up two placings in hot 2m races on good or good to firm last summer (neck second to Forza Orta at York) before a disappointing show in September when last seen; gelded since; seriously involved if back to form and it looks like he'll have his ground; in the mix.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros foal, 40,000gns yearling; by El Kabeir out of an unraced half-sister to 2m Group 2 winner Raa Atoll and Group-placed 1m4f winner Moderah; heed the market signals on debut.
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4

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:00 Stratford

Deadlock

11st 4lb

J: Mr Murray Dodd

T: Alastair Ralph

prominent, struggling 7th, soon dropped to rear, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last

16/1

9th

8

(11)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deadlock

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Modest maiden over hurdles, best effort when staying-on fourth at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March on penultimate start; tailed off latest; started his career with three AW Flat runs early last year (first two for David Simcock) and did show some ability, but he does not look the percentage call.

25/1

7th

6

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:38 Ludlow

Deadlock

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

0-8; stayed on for fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last time and is still unexposed in handicaps, so he could have a say.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 44-

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega filly, from major yard; has shown ability in novice events at Wolverhampton (9.5f/1m4f), finishing fourth both times; ties in very closely with Jack The Savage on latest effort; should still be capable of improvement; shortlisted.
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7th

1

(14)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Carzola

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

She made giant strides in quick time in the spring, winning 2m handicaps at Lingfield (twice) and Doncaster; disappointed at Haydock in May and again after five months off at Newmarket (1m4f, heavy); could resume her progress back on AW but she does now have a point to prove.

7/1

9th

4

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Newmarket

Carzola

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

All of her five handicaps have been over longer trips; won two in a row this spring at Lingfield (2m, AW) and completed the hat-trick on turf debut at Doncaster (2m, soft; four ran); disappointing on good to firm in May and her chance is presumably boosted by a return to testing ground on this first run since; interesting to see her market strength, as she's one to consider.

5/1

14/1

Form: 34/45-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who is 0-5 over hurdles and 0-7 on Flat; absent since last May; more exposed than his rivals and the return to 1m4f looks a negative (best AW form has come in 2m handicaps).
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6th

1

17th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Independence

12st 0lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Dr Richard Newland

held up in rear, pushed along 5th, reminders 7th

3/1

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Independence

12st 0lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Made the frame in all three handicap hurdles for Brian Barr, most recently when fourth at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last spring; returned from layoff with two underwhelming AW runs in January but it will be interesting to see how he fares now back over hurdles on debut for Richard Newland.

10/1

10th

5

(1)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

11:55 Lingfield (AW)

Independence

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Brian Barr

Bumper winner who is 0-5 over hurdles and 0-8 on Flat; did make a respectable return from a 222-day break when fourth in novice company at Kempton (1m4f) a fortnight ago and more realistic chance back in a handicap; cheekpieces go on for the first time.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds poor claims on debut under this code, having trailed home last in a couple of 2m bumpers.
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6

(4)

13th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 109y

Class 6

14:00 Doncaster

Aris De Crat

10st 13lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Louise Allan

Well down the field when upped to 2m at Lingfield (AW) last month and has now been unplaced all seven starts; sports first-time visor for today's turf return.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Aris De Crat

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

dwelt start, towards rear early, headway to lead after 1f

40/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Aris De Crat

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Louise Allan

dwelt start, always towards rear

66/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three turf bumper scorers in the field; possibly unsuited by soft ground when sent over hurdles last week; switches to Flat against some rivals who have already shown promise on AW.
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5th

1

(1)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vienna Girl

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Kevin Frost

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

4th

2

(1)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Vienna Girl

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, held up in rear

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 53-

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner last summer; probably found 1m2f too sharp on debut in this sphere, then fared better over 1m4f at Wolverhampton where he finished third; again has place possibilities.
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4th

5

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Jack The Savage

11st 5lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Laura Horsfall

Had dropped to a good mark and finally exploited it with a head success at Hereford (3m1f, good); that was a weak race but he's only 2lb higher and should give some less exposed rivals plenty to think about.

11/4

1st

5

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:42 Hereford

Jack The Savage

11st 8lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Laura Horsfall

Sole hurdles win came off 15lb higher mark but he's been struggling for a while and finished last of four at Fakenham last time after four months off; needs a revival.

12/1

4th

4

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

13:00 Fakenham

Jack The Savage

11st 4lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Laura Horsfall

Potentially well handicapped but was struggling for form when last seen and has been off since early September.

12/1

Form: 634/

Last run: 662 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in 1m4f AW contests in February/March 2021, including when placed here; gelded since last run; should be thereabouts if returning from long absence in similar form.
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9th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jersey Gift

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry Brennan

Maiden who went the wrong way for Jamie Osborne before picked up for just 1,200gns; no immediate promise for his new yard a month ago.

16/1

4

(9)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

Jersey Gift

11st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Barry Brennan

Still a maiden and his handicap record isn't solid; holds weak claims dropped back 4f in distance on second run for new yard.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ffos Las

Jersey Gift

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Barry Brennan

prominent, weakened from 2f out

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £6.96
Trifecta £20.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aztec Empire

Daily Mail:

Carzola

LAMBOURN:

Jersey Gift

NEWMARKET:

Deadlock

POSTDATA:

Jack The Savage

The Sun:

Carzola

RP Ratings:

Aztec Empire

The Times:

Aztec Empire

Telegraph:

Aztec Empire

D Express:

Aztec Empire

Daily Mirror:

Aztec Empire

The Star:

Aztec Empire

Daily Record:

Aztec Empire

The Guardian:

Jersey Gift