November 08 / 16.30 Kempton (AW)

16.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C & D) (GBB) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C & D) (GBB) (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to only a modest level when 11l fifth on his 7f Newmarket debut a fortnight ago but he should be wiser now and the step up to 1m promises to suit.
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No / Draw
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3rd

2

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

16:35 Aintree

Into Battle

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Useful on the Flat, of similar ability to Road To Wembley; made hurdle debut in a race won by Sober Glory, after which he had wind surgery; chased home a promising horse at Kempton and shouldn't be far away.

7/2

2nd

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton

Into Battle

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Robert Stephens

Had wind surgery since finishing tailed off in Newbury novice hurdle for new yard; retains potential under this code, having proved fairly useful on the Flat.

16/1

10th

4

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:35 Newbury

Into Battle

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Robert Stephens

Took his Flat record to 3-14 with 1m2f success (RPR 82) on last appearance; sold out of Ed Walker's stable for 50,000gns later in October; market may give further guidance switched to this code.

16/1

Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped well amidst inexperience when neck second on C&D debut three weeks ago; will set a solid standard for the rest to aim at if making the anticipated improvement.
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10th

10

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Sant Alessio

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Prominent racer who won two handicaps in the second half of last year, including at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November; that was in a tight four-way finish but he's only 2lb higher on his return and still has scope for further progress; needs a close look.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sant Alessio

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joe Tickle

Off the mark at Bath (1m, firm) in August; reportedly made a respiratory noise when tailed off back there the following month but bounced back when second of eight at Leicester (1m, good) three weeks ago; first run on AW for this stable and there should be more to come provided all is well.

13/2

8

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Sant Alessio

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Has inconsistent form for new yard but there was an excuse (made a respiratory noise) last time; opened his account in Bath contest (1m, firm) on penultimate outing and may yet build on that win.

14/1

3rd
10 (8)
Toromoro

16/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held seventh of nine over 1m on very soft ground at Clairefontaine on his recent debut; best watched unless the betting speaks for him.
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2nd

5

(1)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:47 Beverley

Toromoro

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent after 1f, outpaced 2f out, no chance with winner but rallied and went second inside final furlong

5/1

5th

6

(9)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

16:40 Lingfield

Toromoro

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Amy Murphy

Ran in France on debut; showed more in two 1m AW maidens late last year and he's got the loftiest BHA mark of those who have earned one.

7/2

4th

10

(7)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Toromoro

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Amy Murphy

Comfortably held in French contest on debut; fared much better at Kempton (1m, AW; close 40-1 third) since and holds place claims if backing up that effort.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred for the job, being a half-brother to US 1m1f Grade 3 winner Love And Thunder (RPR 112) and quite useful 7f 2yo winner Girl On Film (94); worth a look in the betting.
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12th

3

(9)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Breakwater

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown ability in all three AW starts, as when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time; open to further progress with cheekpieces now given a go; stable also runs Yorkstone.

14/1

12th

3

(9)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Breakwater

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown ability in all three AW starts, as when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time; open to further progress with cheekpieces now given a go; stable also runs Yorkstone.

14/1

5th

9

(3)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Breakwater

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some promise in both AW attempts, latest at Newcastle (1m2f) where he shaped as if this drop back in trip will suit; improvement possible on handicap debut.

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, finished 9.5l behind the reopposing Sant Alessio on his C&D debut three weeks ago; needs to have come on a lot.
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4

(11)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hughie Morrison

Now 2lb lower than when winning at Epsom (1m2f, good) last summer but yet to hit top gear after three runs this season (1m2f-1m4f) and today's drop back to 1m may not be ideal; cheekpieces removed after one use.

20/1

2

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.

100/30

2

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 7f 2yo/1m Listed winner Mystic Pearl (RPR 100); dam 6f 2yo winner (96); makes obvious paper appeal for top stable.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Clear Storm

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in first four handicaps and looked booked for second when coming down late on at Market Rasen latest outing (2m4f, good; tongue-tie joined the cheekpieces); she'll have a part to play if returning in the same form.

11/4

5

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Clear Storm

11st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all four handicaps, the last three times for Neil Mulholland; slightly disappointing when third at Stratford (2m, good) in May and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender here if suited by the new trip; tongue-tie added.

7/2

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Clear Storm

11st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all three handicaps, the last twice at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good/heavy) for new stable this spring; may yet have a bigger performance in her and features prominently in calculations.

3/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 7f AW winner Griffin Park (RPR 72); dam 5f AW winner (69); equipped with a tongue-strap on debut; the outside stall is tricky for a newcomer but he represents a leading trainer/jockey combination.
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8th

14

(1)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:20 Roscommon

Laser Sharp

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Collins

Hints of ability in four races for Andrew Balding but well held on yard debut in Dundalk claimer in March; headgear combination retained.

16/1

8th

14

(1)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:20 Roscommon

Laser Sharp

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Collins

Hints of ability in four races for Andrew Balding but well held on yard debut in Dundalk claimer in March; headgear combination retained.

16/1

11th

12

(13)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Laser Sharp

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Cian Collins

Hints of ability in four races for Andrew Balding; had a run in January so should not lack for fitness; of some interest on Irish debut; Cian Collins adds cheekpieces to the usual tongue-tie; had wind surgery before his final British run.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to several winners in Germany, including 1m2f Group 3 winner Russian Tango (RPR 110) and 9.5f Listed winner Russian Souffle (96); another interesting newcomer in this field; wears a hood.
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8

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Russian Ballerina

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Showed nothing more than minor promise on her five Flat starts for Charlie Johnston and, having changed hands for £2,500, can only be watched on this stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

6th

7

(3)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

Russian Ballerina

9st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Little solid form and absent since finishing tailed off in a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in February; bred to do better at some point but there are risks attached.

10/1

5th

3

(6)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Russian Ballerina

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in first three starts at around 1m when hooded (missing today), but no surprise if she shows more now up in trip on handicap debut; stable won this last year with a filly who had finished out of the frame in her first three outings; interesting.

11/2

50/1

Form: 49

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some decent late work when fourth of six on his 1m Chelmsford debut last month and possibly unsuited by soft turf when well held at Newmarket since.
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6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:12 Fontwell

Anthracite

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

His first effort of note when beaten just over 5l in a Wincanton handicap (1m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in which he rallied gamely after stumbling three out; now he's of interest.

5/1

3rd

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Anthracite

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Little worthwhile form under Flat or hurdle codes; 80-1 when well behind Victory Shout last time at Taunton; now tries cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Anthracite

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Modest in four Flat races (2023 and 2024) but, after a big layoff, no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; at least handicap hurdle debut should help and the market can guide again.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly into stride and always behind on C&D debut four weeks; the blinkers which are now applied need to transform her.
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10th

12

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Phantom Lady

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

prominent

33/1

12th

5

(2)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Phantom Lady

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

25,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Barristan The Bold (5f-7f including 2yo/AW/US; RPR 100) and Clegane (6.7/7f including AW/Italy; 71); dam unplaced at 1m-1m2f (66), half-sister to Italian Group 3 winners Stay Alive (1m) and Gimmy (1m4f); heed the market signals.

7/1

Form: 85

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Offered more than on her debut when fifth of 13 over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton 13 days; will need to take another step forward if she's to strike at the third time of asking.
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10th

13

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Chartwells Lady

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose maiden has been poor in four handicap hurdles and isn't easy to fancy.

20/1

10

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Chartwells Lady

11st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose maiden has been poor in three handicap hurdles and isn't easy to fancy; headgear combination is now tried.

28/1

10

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Chartwells Lady

11st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose maiden has been poor in three handicap hurdles and isn't easy to fancy; headgear combination is now tried.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns half-brother to five winners, including Pondus (1m2f-1m4f including Australia/Listed; RPR 111) and Mister Belvedere (7f-1m5f including 2yo/Australia; 98); most from the stable are better for a run but has a decent pedigree and needs checking out in the market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

(11)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Judgementofsolomon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last September when with Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't been with this yard for long, but he has looked better on Tapeta than on Polytrack thus far.

20/1

8th

6

(11)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Judgementofsolomon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last September when with Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't been with this yard for long, but he has looked better on Tapeta than on Polytrack thus far.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Goodwood

Judgementofsolomon

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Chris Gordon

2-11 for Sir Mark Prescott, including 2m1f win at Pontefract (good to firm; 3lb higher today) last September in first-time cheekpieces; sold for 90,000gns in October and his only run over hurdles was a modest one in March; cheekpieces absent that day and in this race; others preferred.

10/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns half-brother to winners Muelheimer Perle (German/French 7f-1m2f) and Sonnenperle (German 1m1f); fitted with a tongue-tie for debut; the betting should help guide to expectations.
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5

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:25 Sedgefield

Rubio De Oro

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Mike Sowersby

Well beaten off basement mark on both Flat starts for Mike Sowersby and was pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) when 66-1 for hurdling debut at Cartmel in August.

50/1

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:17 Cartmel

Rubio De Oro

10st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

raced in last, didn't always jump with fluency, lost touch 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

50/1

9th

11

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Rubio De Oro

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

0-10 for Marco Botti and left that yard for only 5,000gns; never counted on stable debut when tried in this new headgear combination (1m4f handicap).

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns half-brother to four winners; dam Listed-placed 7f-1m3f winner (including 2yo/AW; 100); stable has some useful types to compare him to so a market move would look significant.
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14th

9

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Rally Call

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

towards rear, ran green

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £13.31
Trifecta £373.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sant Alessio

D Express:

Into Battle

The Sun:

Clear Storm

Daily Mirror:

Into Battle

RP RATINGS:

Sant Alessio

POSTDATA:

Sant Alessio

NEWMARKET:

Sant Alessio

The Times:

Sant Alessio

Telegraph:

Sant Alessio

The Guardian:

Sant Alessio

Daily Mail:

Sant Alessio

The Star:

Sant Alessio

Daily Record:

Sant Alessio