October 16 / 17.00 Kempton (AW)

17.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 923

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Big improvement on his second start when going very close at Salisbury (6f) and he had a tough task behind subsequent Royal Lodge winner Ghostwriter at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time; has leading claims on his penultimate form and he still has potential.
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13th

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

American Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

String of good runs since returning in May from a 167-day absence, latterly keeping on for second at Redcar (5f, good) three weeks ago; steps back up to 6f for the first time this year and it could suit.

8/1

2nd

9

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

American Bay

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Paul Midgley

First of two wins came in a novice over 6f here on good to firm; pair of placed efforts in 5f AW handicaps in March but hasn't quite matched that in two 5f handicaps at Thirsk (good/good to firm) since, with reopposing pair Far Above The Law and Spring Is Sprung ahead of him latterly; the first-time cheekpieces he wore last time are left off.

9/1

7th

15

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

One of his two wins came over C&D and was a close fifth here a month ago, backing up two good runs on the AW; possibilities, especially should the new cheekpieces give him a lift.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 02

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made low-key start at Newbury in July but after being gelded he showed clear promise with his second over C&D (125-1) last month; split the two market leaders in that race and has possibilities if he can build on that.
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6th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Flag Carrier

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Toomey

Pulled up on hurdle debut when last seen but he's a dual AW winner who is well handicapped on his second at Doncaster (1m, good) last summer; has run well when fresh in the past and he needs watching in market on reappearance; refused to enter stalls in last intended start.

11/2

8

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Both wins have been on AW, latest over C&D off 4lb higher in March; ran best race since when 3l second to a well-backed subsequent winner at Kempton last week (7f; blinkers on for second time); headgear retained; chance.

4/1

2nd

2

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Brian Toomey

4lb higher than for his Chelmsford win in March; his other success came over C&D in January 2024; has the ability to feature but he's disappointed at Lingfield (AW) and Brighton on last two starts; headgear now returns.

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to US Graded stakes-placed 1m turf winner Excellent Sunset (RPR 102), half-brother to four winners including Path Of Thunder (7f/1m including 2yo; 109); dam 7f 2yo winner (74); has good standard to aim at on debut and is best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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6th

7

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Sunny Street

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: James Tate

Gained reward for his consistent efforts on the AW when beating 15 rivals in a Chelmsford novice (1m, Polytrack) in May; has run well on Tapeta including over C&D, but could only manage sixth of 12 back in a handicap at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last time; off ten weeks since and needs to bounce back.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

26th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Sunny Street

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

No show in one start on turf, but has proved consistent on the AW including when beating 15 rivals in a Chelmsford novice (1m, Polytrack) last month; bit more needed back in a handicap, but he remains open to improvement.

6/1

1st

13

(9)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:42 Chelmsford (AW)

Sunny Street

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 7f (Group 3) and 1m (2yo) winner (RPR 110), half-sister to winners Burj (6f/7f 2yo) and Musical Terms (1m/1m1f) out of Australian 7.5f/1m Listed winner; yard has a striking record in this race in recent years and he needs a close look on debut.
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2nd

1

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Royal Power

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Ran twice on Kempton AW last autumn, on second occasion winning a maiden over 1m; 9-2, much better form when close third of seven in Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good) seven weeks ago, despite racing rather freely and having to wait for room; better still is needed but he is unexposed and that was a promising reappearance.

7/2

3rd

6

(3)

25th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

15:45 Goodwood

Royal Power

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Charlie Appleby

Ran twice on Kempton AW last autumn, on second occasion 5-4 favourite and always front rank when getting the better of a good duel for ten-runner maiden over 1m; needs markedly better in this but he looked sure to stay further that day.

7/2

3rd

6

(3)

25th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

15:45 Goodwood

Royal Power

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Charlie Appleby

Ran twice on Kempton AW last autumn, on second occasion 5-4 favourite and always front rank when getting the better of a good duel for ten-runner maiden over 1m; needs markedly better in this but he looked sure to stay further that day.

7/2

Form: 302

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his three starts including when bouncing back with a good second at Sandown (7f; RPR 82) last month; those peak efforts have both come on soft ground but he's a promising type and is a big player if he can transfer his form to AW.
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6th

4

(5)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ollie Sangster

towards rear of midfield

7/2

2nd

8

(14)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

Group 1 Futurity entry; best of the newcomers when third of ten in maiden here (7f, soft; 1l behind Navy Jack) in July, after making a big challenge over 1f out; 11-2 but ducked to his right from the outside stall when always behind in valuable maiden at York (7f, good to firm) four weeks later; has the outside stall again but it's too early to forget the debut promise.

6/1

12th

7

(14)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

8-1, best of the newcomers when third of ten to subsequent Listed winner at Sandown (7f, soft) last month; pedigree provides optimism he'll improve and rookie trainer has unearthed some useful 2yos this year; contender.

7/2

50/1

Form: 78

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a useful winner but he didn't show a great deal in two runs during the summer and needs a transformation back from a break.
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5th

1

(4)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Wonderful Lives

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

prominent, weakened final furlong

5/1

5th

1

(4)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Wonderful Lives

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Clive Cox; well-beaten both previous turf starts last season; favourite for a Newcastle handicap on stable debut on reappearance on first run after being gelded, but finished only seventh to a subsequent winner (1m, tongue-tie on); tongue-tie retained and cheekpieces now tried; a bit to prove.

5/1

6th

1

(4)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Wonderful Lives

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Well held in three starts over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack for Clive Cox last year; makes his stable/handicap debut (same owners) in a first-time tongue-tie after six months off having been gelded in the meantime; longer trip should suit on breeding and is a half-brother to two multiple course winners; no great surprise if he steps up.

8/1

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well backed into 7-2 at Newbury (1m, soft) last month but he weakened quickly and finished a remote fifth of six; should know more on this drop in trip but he needs to leave his initial form a long way behind; tongue-tie worn on debut is removed.
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9th

5

(10)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Mufid

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Marcus Tregoning

in rear

20/1

5th

7

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Mufid

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Marcus Tregoning

Third foal; half-brother to 7f-1m winner Majalh (including 2yo/Qatar; RPR 84); dam 1m4f/12.4f AW winner both starts (84), half-sister to Australian 1m1f Listed winner Greatwood; tongue-tie fitted for debut; his trainer targets this race having won it five times before; interesting.

10/1

33/1

Form: 79

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never involved when well held in his two runs this autumn, including over 7f on AW (ninth of ten) last Monday; has a lot to find here and nurseries look the way forward after this.
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8th

4

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

True Blue Gent

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

prominent

4/1

2nd

5

(8)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

True Blue Gent

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

in touch with leaders

9/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded half-brother to seven winners including Cosmeapolitan (7f-1m4f including 2yo/AW, RPR 101; 2m hurdle), Thundering (1m2f turf/12.4f AW; 98) and William Hunter (11.4f-1m4f; 92); dam 1m2f/11.4f Flat (86) and 2m hurdle winner; has good pedigree but he's probably one for longer trips later on.
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1st

4

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

prominent

7/4

1st

4

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

A maiden after ten starts but did well to finish second to a progressive rival at Wolverhampton (1m6f; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago, given he raced wide and had a lot of use made of him in the early stages; remains unexposed over this trip and looks ready to strike soon.

7/4

2nd

6

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

3yo who is 0-9; encouraging efforts over 1m4f here in a visor the last twice, finishing third most recently (ran in snatches); now wears first-time blinkers instead and he could be suited by the extra yardage; chance.

5/1

Form: 7

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 6-1 shot at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) in July and he got outpaced before finishing seventh of 13; wasn't beaten far in that race and this step up in trip should suit on pedigree but he needs plenty of progress on his second start.
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No Results Found

Form: 46

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
600,000gns colt by Too Darn Hot; well-backed into 3-1 when a promising fourth at Newbury (7f, good) in July and he had an excuse on heavy ground there last month; tongue-tie is now added but his initial form puts him in the picture here and he's in the mix on this switch to AW.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £43.90
Straight Forecast £35.51
Trifecta £280.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Royal Power

The Guardian:

Kings Valley

SPOTLIGHT:

American Bay

POSTDATA:

Flag Carrier

The Times:

Royal Power

Telegraph:

Royal Power

Daily Mail:

Royal Power

Daily Record:

Royal Power

D Express:

Kings Valley

The Sun:

Kings Valley

The Star:

Flag Carrier

RP RATINGS:

American Bay

Daily Mirror:

American Bay