March 15 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well backed when finishing a promising second of 12 on his Southwell debut (1m, Tapeta) last month and comfortably justified odds-on favouritism at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) 15 days later; has the penalty to carry, but has been found another good opportunity.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 and ran green when sixth of 12 on last month's Southwell debut, finishing around 9l behind Woodstock; should improve, but will need to.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off.

10/1

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say.

4/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 and showed some ability when sixth of ten on her debut here (7f) four weeks ago; extra furlong shouldn't be an issue and place claims if taking a step forward with Oisin Murphy aboard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(12)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Noble Sovereign

11st 1lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: David Loughnane

A maiden after seven starts but gave good account when keeping-on second over C&D a fortnight ago and is another 1lb lower today; each-way claims at least.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Noble Sovereign

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Six-race maiden who has some encouraging form, latterly in handicaps over the extended 1m and 1m1f at Wolverhampton; less exposed than most; could go well, provided she's as effective returned to bare 1m.

4/1

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Unexposed sort; stepped up on form of handicap debut when close third behind Soi Dao here last time; enough in pedigree to suggest she'll stay this trip and she's a player.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,500gns yearling; dam unplaced twice at 6f as 2yo (RPR 54), half-sister to useful 7f 2yo/1m winner Cosmic Vega and 5f 2yo winner Aryaaf; limited appeal on breeding, but stable has its fair share of winning newcomers so worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

23

(4)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Tempered Soul

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Boughey

Won his novice comfortably on the AW (1m2f) but still looked up against it in a 1m3f Listed event at Goodwood (good) and duly came up a long way short; it's hard to enthuse over this sort of mark and he's well down the pecking order.

25/1

5th

7

(6)

26th May 2023

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Tempered Soul

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

in rear

12/1

1st

6

(4)

11th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tempered Soul

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Boughey

Made the frame on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in March and bettered that performance when close/clear second to useful rival at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) nine days ago; major player here.

4/7

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling; 30,000euros breeze-up purchase last May; dam unraced half-sister to 1m winner Mumtaaz out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Izzi Top, 1m2f Group 2 winner Jazzi Top and smart 7f-8.5f winner Emaraaty; stable often gets them ready first time and positive market signals would be significant in a race lacking depth.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:55 Pontefract

Chriszoff

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Archie Watson

Won on second start (8.6f, AW) then followed up in Lingfield novice (1m1f, good to firm) before completing the hat-trick in Ayr handicap (1m2f, good to soft); another good run when clear second of five behind an improving sort at Ayr (1m2f, soft) and he's a likely player in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

31st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ayr

Chriszoff

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won two novice races in May (AW/good to firm) and completed the hat-trick in convincing fashion over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; a 6lb rise could prove to be lenient for this unexposed 3yo.

Evs

1st

5

(3)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Chriszoff

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Won at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in May on her second start and followed up in Lingfield novice (1m1f, good to firm), making all each time; makes handicap debut off a fair mark and he's open to further improvement for last year's winning yard; firmly in calculations.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000gns yearling, picked up for 1,200gns in January; dam placed once at 1m2f (RPR 70), half-sister to useful sprinters Desert Law and Top Cat out of useful 5f winner; probably best watched on debut unless market says different.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Jones

made virtually all, went clear over 2f out, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, kept on

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack Jones

raced in second

5/1

4th

7

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 10lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jack Jones

Won five on the spin last season, four of them here (all 6f); running creditably in defeat this year but she needs the step back up in trip to have a positive effect if she's to win.

12/1

Form: 7-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in first two starts including on his return from 160 days off over C&D three weeks ago (gelded in the meantime); tongue-tie will need to make a big difference and he can be handicapped after this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Aussie Mystic

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Alexandra Dunn

prominent

100/1

10th

7

(10)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Aussie Mystic

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Alexandra Dunn

Finished down the field in all four runs for Charlie Fellowes including an 18l defeat on his handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in April; changed hands for 1,600gns since and has a lot to prove now upped to 1m4f on his stable debut.

12/1

9th

7

(3)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:00 Nottingham

Aussie Mystic

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Minor 1m form in qualifying runs, including when tongue-tie added last month, but has more realistic claims now handicapping off a modest mark and perhaps the sire will add stamina for this longer trip.

11/2

Form: 80

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in two starts over 1m on Polytrack in January, the latest here; needs this for a mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(8)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Exquisite Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Jarvis

towards rear

16/1

9th

5

(7)

14th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exquisite Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Jarvis

Comfortably held in all three starts at 1m on Polytrack; initial mark a looks a little stiff and only market support would pique interest now switched to a handicap.

13/2

8th

14

(10)

15th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Exquisite Beauty

8st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: William Jarvis

Big prices and well held in two starts over 1m on Polytrack in January, the latest here; needs this for a mark.

66/1

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 138 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 when beating one home on his Newmarket debut (7f, good to soft) in October; gelded since and handicaps over further may be his thing in due course.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Greek Giant

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Took a 14lb hit for winning a couple of classifieds in 2023 and won his first handicap in convincing fashion on his 2024 reappearance at Chelmsford (2m, AW); came back from a 469-day absence with a big defeat back there (1m6f) a fortnight ago and only market support would make him of interest.

16/1

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Greek Giant

10st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ed Dunlop

Course winner over 2m on 2024 reappearance and placed on his two other AW starts last year; not seen for 469 days but evidently capable when fresh.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

30th May 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Greek Giant

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield

6/1

100/1

Form: 07

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in two starts here (1m/7f) this year (hooded last time); handicaps an option after this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

15

20th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:50 Newbury

Sapperdean

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Weaver

T: Luke Dace

Bred for Flat but low-level maiden in that sphere, unraced beyond 1m2f and hooded throughout except on debut.

100/1

10th

10

(1)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

11:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sapperdean

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Luke Dace

midfield, prominent after 1f

25/1

3rd

6

(2)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:25 Windsor

Sapperdean

9st 3lb

T: Luke Dace

dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 1m3f-1m4f winner Qaiser and 1m winner Millie Lily out of French Listed-placed 11.5f-14.7f winner; stable not known for winning newcomers.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Our Land

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Mark Pattinson

Down the field in three novice runs on AW and tailed off when 100-1 for last month's handicap debut (1m, good); not easily recommended.

33/1

12th

11

(5)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Our Land

9st 3lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Mark Pattinson

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

10th

1

(9)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Our Land

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Pattinson

Massive odds and well beaten this spring on her first two starts.

200/1

12th
10 (1)
Portoro

33/1

Form: 08

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hooded for both starts over 7f here and showed no real promise either time; can be handicapped after this and best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

C&D winner; in good order this winter, including when midfield over C&D last week (met trouble on a few occasions); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and he should be in the thick of it once again.

7/2

5th

2

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent; close second, finishing strongly from difficult position, in amateur riders' event at Kempton (6f) last week; respected off same mark back up in distance.

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

11st 1lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent, including over 6f (raced mainly at further); has made the frame at Southwell in three starts since returned to AW; won his last Kempton attempt (in late 2024); solid.

7/2

Form: 9

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a successful family, but no immediate promise when a tailed-off last of nine behind Woodstock on last month's Chelmsford debut; surprising if he isn't better than that, but he does require a transformation.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(7)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Magnusson

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has achieved little in a couple of 1m races, latest here; opposed.

100/1

13th

9

(3)

15th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Magnusson

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

From a successful family, but no immediate promise when a tailed-off last of nine behind Woodstock on last month's Chelmsford debut; surprising if he isn't better than that, but he does require a transformation.

25/1

9th

3

(1)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Magnusson

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

9,000gns half-brother to 6 winners including Aldaary (6f-1m including Listed; RPR 119), Easy Road (4.5f-1m including AW/Norwegian Group 3; 113) and Walk With An Angel (6f AW; 90); dam 11.4f-1m6f winner (88); plenty to like on paper and he's an interesting newcomer; stablemate of Sea The Buckthorn.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unraced half-sister to the stable's 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Mrs Danvers out of 5f 2yo winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Izzthatright; bred more for speed and stable not a noted source of winning newcomers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

3rd May 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Mrs Van Hopper

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

pushed along and prominent soon after start

100/1

13th

14

(5)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Mrs Van Hopper

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Inauspicious debut here (1m) two weeks ago, trailing home last of 14; best watched.

100/1

14th

12

(9)

15th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mrs Van Hopper

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jonathan Portman

Dam unraced half-sister to the stable's 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Mrs Danvers out of 5f 2yo winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Izzthatright; bred more for speed and stable not a noted source of winning newcomers.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £6.00
Trifecta £20.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodstock

NEWMARKET:

Tempered Soul

The Times:

Wadacre Gomez

D Express:

Tempered Soul

RP Ratings:

Woodstock

POSTDATA:

Woodstock

Telegraph:

Woodstock

The Guardian:

Woodstock

Daily Mail:

Woodstock

Daily Mirror:

Woodstock

The Sun:

Woodstock

The Star:

Woodstock

Daily Record:

Woodstock