December 13 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £65.20
  • Place: £12.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros foal, £40,000 yearling; brother to 1m2f AW winner Cotai Star; dam German 1m winner, half-sister to Listed-placed 1m/1m2f winner Percy Street; yard has good strike-rate with 2yos on AW this year; possibilities.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcturian

9st 8lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Strong at the finish when winning a 1m novice at Kempton in December, belying his 50-1 odds; not bred to appreciate this shorter trip but he's open to improvement and shouldn't be underestimated despite his penalty.

7/2

1st

3

(9)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Arcturian

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

16,000euros foal, £40,000 yearling; brother to 1m2f AW winner Cotai Star; dam German 1m winner, half-sister to Listed-placed 1m/1m2f winner Percy Street; yard has good strike-rate with 2yos on AW this year; possibilities.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 71 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Midfield in turf maiden in June for David O'Meara, then sold for 3,000gns and gelded; looks a good purchase, having stuck on well to win over C&D five weeks ago for new connections; incurs a penalty but is open to further progress.
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12th

3

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Timetobenice

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David Thompson

Sole win from 19 starts came in a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in November 2023 when trained by Marco Botti; down the field in all four starts for this stable, including here over 1m last time (first-time blinkers); back up in trip in a switch of headgear.

20/1

3

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Timetobenice

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

Ex-Marco Botti 4yo with a strike-rate of 1-18; down the field in three runs for this yard and tries blinkers.

25/1

8

(5)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Timetobenice

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Thompson

Ex-Marco Botti; won a Kempton maiden (1m) in November 2023 and a few fair runs at up to 1m3f after that; well beaten at long odds on turf on both starts for present connections; best watched for now.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000gns yearling; by Camelot; dam unraced close relative of winners Drill Sergeant (smart 1m2f-1m4f Flat and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle) and Nobilis (useful French 10.5f); check the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(1)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Tabletalk

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

No win since Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm) in 2024 but he ran very well in 1m4f Group races on first three starts last season and returned to that form when a close second in Saudi Arabia (1m7f) 11 weeks ago; that puts him back in the picture even though he's unraced over this far.

5/1

4

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 1

14:40 Chester

Tabletalk

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

First run here; 1m6f Melrose Handicap winner at York last August who's raised his game again in defeat in Group races this year; leading player provided the first-time headgear does not have an adverse effect; below form both starts when the ground was softer than good.

7/4

3rd

6

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Tabletalk

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Won the Melrose 3yo Handicap over C&D (good to firm) last August and kicked off this campaign with two very creditable second placings in Group 3 races at Newbury (1m4f, good/good to firm); respectable sixth in Group 2 Hardwicke at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last time and the drop back in grade and step back up in trip could both be positive moves; strong contender.

9/4

12/1

Form: 45

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in both starts, finishing fourth (just over 3l behind Fouroneohfever) at Wolverhampton then fifth over C&D; has something to find but the fitting of hood looks a possible source of improvement.
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8th

16

(3)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Portsmouth

8st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Comfortably won 8.5f handicap at Epsom (good; unraced on firmer) in April; good second over 1m2f at Goodwood (heavy; made most) ten days later and back at Epsom (good to soft) on Derby Day; raced freely in mid-division for the latter race, so he should be able to find extra if settling better but having such a low draw again may not help.

8/1

2nd

8

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

13:25 Epsom

Portsmouth

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Comfortable winner of 8.5f handicap at Epsom (good) in April and good second of six at Goodwood (1m2f, heavy; made most) ten days later; another 3lb higher today but has strong claims, for trainer who won this race in 2017, 2019 and 2022.

100/30

2nd

1

(9)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:25 Goodwood

Portsmouth

10st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, led 6f out, headed inside final 110yds, weakened towards finish

5/4

Form: 32

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in a couple of 7f events on Tapeta, finishing third at Wolverhampton then keeping-on second at Newcastle; likely to be suited by this extra furlong; brings leading form claims to Polytrack debut.
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4th

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Fouroneohfever

12st 0lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicapper on the Flat for George Boughey; off the mark on fourth hurdle start when taking Ludlow handicap in good style last time; drying ground suits; should go well despite 9lb rise.

9/4

1st

1

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Fouroneohfever

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Four wins for George Boughey at 1m2f/1m4f and useful in that scene; wouldn't have won but displayed some ability until falling at Sandown on hurdles debut in January; also offered something to work on in two starts the following month; Flat form makes this opening hurdle mark look dangerous.

6/5

4th

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:45 Newbury

Fouroneohfever

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Four wins for George Boughey at 1m2f/1m4f and useful in that scene (effective on soft); wouldn't have won when falling at Sandown and then no match for a dark horse at Southwell; highly likely that he'll need more here.

10/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; Zoustar half-brother to 7f-9.4f winner Beepeecee (including AW); dam 7f-8.6f AW winner, closely related to 6f/7f Group 3 winner Maureen; one of two interesting newcomers for Richard Hughes.
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6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:51 Market Rasen

Star Pupil

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richard Hughes

All four Flat wins on the AW and had far inferior figures on turf; stamina wouldn't be guaranteed for hurdling.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Star Pupil

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins on AW; sole turf run came when last of five at Bath (1m, firm) in May but he won at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks later; beat one home at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time and he needs to prove stamina and effectiveness on grass; would be a first winner for rider Henry Callan.

10/1

9th

9

(10)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Pupil

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Blinkers have helped, with three wins from the front already this year, and proved his stamina over this far at Wolverhampton last time; landed another wide stall today and this is tougher, upped another 3lb, but he enters calculations.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling; Le Havre half-brother to French 14.5f winner Belarga; dam unplaced in France, sister to multiple 1m-10.5f (including 2yo) Group 1 winner Laurens; helps to give Kevin Philippart De Foy a robust-looking hand.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Surrey Force

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Modest Flat performer has failed to land a blow in three maiden hurdles; opening mark probably on the high side.

25/1

5

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Surrey Force

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Went close in Britain but shown nothing in two starts for his new connections after 34,000gns sale; won't mind rain but others appeal more.

25/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; Cracksman half-sister to winners Rich Waters (7f AW 2yo) and Cailin Cliste (6f), out of French 6f 2yo winner; one of two newcomers for a yard that is just 1-21 with 2yos in 2023.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Budding

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tracy Waggott

Made it 0-10 when tailed off on stable debut at Newcastle last December, and off since; however, she's well treated on last year's best form for Hughie Morrison and shouldn't be written off back from a break.

25/1

11

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Budding

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tracy Waggott

Made it 0-10 when tailed off on stable debut at Newcastle last December, and off since; however, she's well treated on last year's best form for Hughie Morrison and shouldn't be written off back from a break.

25/1

9th

5

(5)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:47 Newcastle (AW)

Budding

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Nine-race maiden; has left the care of Hughie Morrison for 1,000gns since finishing fourth of eight at Yarmouth (1m3.5f, soft) in October; career-low mark for return to AW; best to monitor for the time being.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros foal, 11,000euros yearling, 40,000euros 2yo; Phoenix Of Spain half-brother to three winners, notably Azov (Fr 6f-9.5f including 2yo/AW); dam well-related 1m1f scorer; one of three newcomers for this stable; market informative.
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8

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Spanish Vega

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Yet to be placed from six starts, he returns from a three-month break after finishing last of eight at Haydock (11.5f, good) in July; first-time blinkers go on and yet to run on ground worse than good; one to watch for in the market.

20/1

8th

7

(7)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

18:43 Haydock

Spanish Vega

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Respectable fourth switched to turf in his two handicaps (1m2f) this spring and he was a well-backed favourite at Pontefract last time; still lightly raced but he needs to find more and not sure this new trip will suit on pedigree; his turf runs have been on good/good to firm.

6/1

4th

8

(3)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Pontefract

Spanish Vega

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

led, headed and prominent after 1f

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; sister to 6f AW/7f turf winner Sip And Smile; dam unraced sister to 1m Group 2 winner Arod, out of 6f 2yo winner; stablemate of Budding; market can guide.
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7th

9

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Ring That Bell

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Half-sister to a C&D winner; well beaten in two runs over shorter at big prices last winter; off for nine months and likely to find life easier once handicapping after tonight.

33/1

8

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ring That Bell

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Hughie Morrison

Well held in two starts at Kempton (1m/7f) during the winter; looks more one for handicaps after this.

25/1

7th

11

(9)

6th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Ring That Bell

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

150-1 and never involved on last month's 1m debut here; needs to have come on a lot.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Masar half-sister to three winners, notably Tranquil Night (7f-1m including 2yo/AW); dam 1m2f winner, sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Discourse, half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Bandini; likely type on breeding.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(7)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sense Of Charm

8st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held on last month's Kempton debut (1m, Polytrack) and altough she showed a bit more when fourth of eight at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last time, she probably needs to take another step up in order to win this.

8/1

4th

8

(5)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Sense Of Charm

8st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

pressed leader, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

11th

14

(6)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sense Of Charm

8st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

7/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns foal, 55,000gns yearling; Ulysses half-brother to two winners, notably Lady Pimpernel (1m-1m2f including 2yo/US Grade 3); one of numerous newcomers in the field; market helpful.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(5)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

All Greek To Me

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Fanshawe

Closer on handicap debut at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to soft) last time but not by much, in third of five, and he needs to improve on this return to AW with headgear first time.

5/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

14:35 Yarmouth

All Greek To Me

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Ulysses gelding who has shown some promise in his four runs, albeit always in rear when ninth of 11 in 1m2f Nottingham novice (good) 17 days ago; likely to improve on handicap debut.

9/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000euros foal, 25,000gns yearling; by Profitable and the first foal of a once-raced sister to Irish 10.6f AW Listed/NZ 1m2f turf Group 3 winner Chance To Dance; caution is advised, with cheekpieces applied on debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Soham Ranger

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Marco Botti

Handicap debutant who isn't particularly solid on maiden/novice form, most recently fourth of five at Southwell (1m3f) where he faded after dictating the pace; others have stronger claims at the weights.

20/1

4th

4

(4)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Soham Ranger

8st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Marco Botti

led, headed 2f out

10/1

9th

5

(6)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

12:02 Southwell (AW)

Soham Ranger

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Marco Botti

Made an inauspicious debut (last of 13) at Kempton where he wore cheekpieces; now goes in blinkers; best watched.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £392.60
Straight Forecast £553.98
Trifecta £7150.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fouroneohfever

D Express:

Budding

Telegraph:

Timetobenice

RP RATINGS:

Fouroneohfever

POSTDATA:

Fouroneohfever

The Times:

Fouroneohfever

The Guardian:

Fouroneohfever

Daily Mail:

Fouroneohfever

Daily Mirror:

Fouroneohfever

The Sun:

Fouroneohfever

The Star:

Fouroneohfever

Daily Record:

Fouroneohfever