April 17 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
4 (4)

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 31 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did well to get within a length of the winner when third of nine on his debut over C&D in January (runner-up has won twice since including the AW 3yo Championship) and he got off the mark in a slowly run event at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) the following month; likely there is more to come and much respected.
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No Results Found

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to five winners including Sir Patrick Moore (6f-7.5f including GB 2yo/Australia Group 2; RPR 113), Nyaleti (6f-1m including 2yo/Group 2; 110) and Stellar Path (7f-8.5f including France/US Grade 3; 107); dam French 1m 2yo Listed winner (97); attractive pedigree and well worth monitoring in the market.
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1st

1

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:17 Bangor-on-Dee

Alsakib

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Very smart Flat horse for Andrew Balding; had wind surgery after his one blip over hurdles and then won at Musselburgh despite a slipping saddle (2m1f, good to soft); carries a penalty but looks a major player.

5/2

1st

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Alsakib

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

1m6f Group 3 winner on the Flat in 2024; promising second on hurdle/stable debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December; took backwards step at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in January but has had wind surgery since and he's a key player if back on song; versatile ground-wise.

2/1

4th

4

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

13:17 Catterick

Alsakib

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

1m6f Group 3 winner on the Flat for Andrew Balding in July 2024; promising second on last month's hurdle/stable debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) and this step up in trip may well be a positive; he's one to consider.

5/2

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 81-

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held after meeting early trouble on his Newbury debut (6f, good) last June, but made no mistake when winning at Ascot (6f, good to firm) the following month (form worked out well); gelded since and the extra furlong shouldn't be a problem, while he is out of an AW winner; one for the shortlist despite the wide draw.
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7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

2nd

2

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D near the start of last month and it was a creditable effort when close fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; solid claims from the same mark.

9/4

Form: 06-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival on his Newbury debut (6f, good to firm) last July, but showed more when sixth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, soft) three months later; returns from six months off and the stable won this last year, but dam's side of his pedigree suggests middle-distances handicaps may be his thing 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

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 when eighth of 11 on his Southwell debut (7f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; should improve, but his classy pedigree suggests that shorter trips may suit him better.
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1st

5

(10)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Themainprotagonist

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Brother to the yard's useful sprinter Khaadem who's performed to a similar level in two starts on the AW; was said to have run green last time and it may be in handicaps after today that he makes his mark.

8/1

5th

9

(7)

17th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Themainprotagonist

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

18-1 when eighth of 11 on his Southwell debut (7f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; should improve, but his classy pedigree suggests that shorter trips may suit him better.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

4th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Themainprotagonist

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Brother to winners Khaadem (5f-6f including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 119), Log Out Island (6f Listed and 5f 2yo; 112) and Moqadama (Canadian 1m1f AW); dam 5f 2yo/6f winner (70), half-sister to 6f Listed winner Lady Links; attractively bred and stable can get them ready first time, though his speedy pedigree suggests this trip may stretch him on debut; market useful.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Iceberg (Listed-placed 7f-9.5f including 2yo/AW; RPR 99), Hard Talk (1m4f-1m7f including AW; 98) and Cape Ice (8.5f); dam French 1m1f winner, sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Okawango out of well-related 7f 2yo winner; could have been drawn better, but enough in his pedigree to make him worth a market check.
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1st

2

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Halla Dubai

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Owen Burrows

Runner-up at Lingfield (1m, AW) in May on second start and occupied same position at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in June behind a subsequent Group 3 winner; soundly beaten fourth of six on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m, good) last time and needs to settle better today but he retains potential.

5/1

Form: 5/42-

Last run: 333 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who steadily improved in three starts for Sir Michael Stoute, finishing second of 12 behind a subsequent winner on his final outing at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last May; makes his debut for his new yard after 11 months off having changed hands for 38,000gns last August (gelded in the autumn); has the ability to make an impact if ready to go.
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6th

6

(7)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glory Nights

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mark Loughnane

Form figures of 122 on last three visits to Wolverhampton, at 9.4f/1m4f last October-December; well beaten on turf last twice (cheekpieces were added at Chester last time) but the return to this track sparks interest.

16/1

8th

4

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Glory Nights

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

8

(6)

10th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

16:50 Chester

Glory Nights

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Mark Loughnane

9.5f AW win last October and runner-up in two of his four runs since, including over this trip; apprentice good value for a 5lb claim in this company but he's been well beaten in two turf runs (both on slower than good); rated 6lb lower on grass as a consequence.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Maid Millie (6f AW; RPR 67) and Capla Dream (6f; 65); dam 6f AW 2yo/7f turf winner (97), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Dandhu and useful winners Gustavus Vassa (1m2f) and Dutch Courage (6f/7f 2yo); not as attractively bred as some, but stable does well with newcomers so worth a glance in the market.
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8th

11

(5)

17th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Milluna

8st 12lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Half-sister to winners Maid Millie (6f AW; RPR 67) and Capla Dream (6f; 65); dam 6f AW 2yo/7f turf winner (97), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Dandhu and useful winners Gustavus Vassa (1m2f) and Dutch Courage (6f/7f 2yo); not as attractively bred as some, but stable does well with newcomers so worth a glance in the market.

20/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m winner (RPR 90), closely related to 1m4f/1m6f Flat and 2m-2m4f jumps winner Invincible Don, half-sister to useful 7f 2yo Flat and 2m-2m5f jumps winner Star Of Rory out of 1m1f winner; stable not known for winning newcomers and opposable on belated debut from the outside stall.
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0

8

(6)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Honky Tonk Town

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Wigham

Never figured at Newcastle (1m) last month on stable/handicap debut; still has weak claims on form but first-time headgear is a possible source of improvement.

16/1

9th

5

(6)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Honky Tonk Town

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Wigham

Showed minor promise on his debut when with John Butler but not so in two subsequent starts for him; has since changed hands; one to watch on handicap debut and first start for this trainer, unless market speaks positively.

16/1

7

(8)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:25 Nottingham

Honky Tonk Town

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John Butler

Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise when well down the field at triple-digit odds in three AW novice/maiden races this spring (7f-1m) but still worth keeping an eye on in the betting before today's turf/handicap debut.

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to US 5f/5.5f turf winner Artos (including 2yo); dam 1m2f-1m3f winner (including Irish 10.6f AW Listed/also Graded stakes-placed on US turf; RPR 105), half-sister to Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Stormy Liberal and US 5.5f turf Grade 2 winner Leinster; something to like on breeding, but stable doesn't have many go in first time.
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9

(3)

25th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Dunmore East

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Henry Spiller

Has offered little in three runs at big prices (5f-7f); this is easier off a lowly opening mark but he's out of a dual 1m2f winner and doesn't make obvious appeal.

20/1

13th

4

(9)

7th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Dunmore East

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Henry Spiller

awkward start, took keen hold, held up in rear

100/1

6th

2

(2)

2nd May 2023

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Dunmore East

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Henry Spiller

slowly away, in rear

50/1

11th
10 (2)
Hoodoo

100/1

Form: 9

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 when last of nine on her Lingfield debut (7f, Polytrack) last month; looks one for another day.
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13th

8

(10)

21st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:50 Lingfield

Hoodoo

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Lee Carter

Holds weak claims on her maiden/novice form over 6f/7f; may benefit from the new trip and switch to handicap level but needs a big step forward.

40/1

10

(8)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hoodoo

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Lee Carter

Triple-digit prices and beat a total of one rival in three starts over 6f/7f on Polytrack/turf; makes her handicap debut at a modest level but still needs to improve plenty.

12/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Lingfield

Hoodoo

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Lee Carter

Turf debutante who has no form claims having finished last in a couple of 7f AW events, always in rear both times.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £12.37
Trifecta £37.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Onight

Daily Mail:

Buccabay

The Guardian:

Glory Nights

The Times:

Alsakib

D Express:

Buccabay

POSTDATA:

Onight

Telegraph:

Onight

Daily Mirror:

Onight

The Star:

Onight

Daily Record:

Onight

The Sun:

Glory Nights