May 22 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C & D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C & D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a strong maiden in which she kept on for second at Wolverhampton last month but she was in need of the experience and she should be much more streetwise with the run behind her; greatly respected.
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10th

5

(3)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Smouldering

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Landed a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) in May and only just beaten on handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good) in July, but has beaten a total of one rival in three outings since; needs a resurgence.

10/1

10th

5

(3)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Smouldering

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Landed a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) in May and only just beaten on handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good) in July, but has beaten a total of one rival in three outings since; needs a resurgence.

10/1

9th

6

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smouldering

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Scored at Kempton AW in May but has disappointed in turf handicaps at Newbury and Sandown the last twice; steps up in trip on this return to AW and needs to show improvement.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 804-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Midfield finish in the Convivial Maiden (7f, good to firm) at last season's Ebor meeting but not so good at Ascot next time, after which he was sold for 31,000gns; again failed to match the debut promise at Chelmsford on his stable debut in November; gelded since; sets the standard but isn't without risk.
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9th

5

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Dimsons

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Did only what was necessary in order to open his account in four-runner 6f maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago; has much more to do back in a handicap and chance may hinge on how he settles in a first-time hood up to 1m.

10/1

9th

5

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Dimsons

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Did only what was necessary in order to open his account in four-runner 6f maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago; has much more to do back in a handicap and chance may hinge on how he settles in a first-time hood up to 1m.

10/1

1st

1

(2)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dimsons

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, led, switched right after 1f, going best against near rail over 2f out, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, always doing enough

1/4

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 for his Chelmsford debut (7f) four weeks ago when he made some good headway in the straight to finish a close fourth; that was a weak race but he's been gelded since and is open to improvement.
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4

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Masterofgreygoose

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joseph Parr

Regressive 11-race maiden who was beaten 17l when down the field at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) a week ago; returns to turf with the tongue-tie back on; better needed now dropped back in trip; due to be 3lb lower.

11/1

2

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:58 Lingfield (AW)

Masterofgreygoose

11st 1lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Joseph Parr

Regressive ten-race maiden who has been beaten 5l or more in his six handicaps this year; mark continues to fall but he needs to this step back up in trip to make a difference; cheekpieces added.

12/1

7th

6

(2)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masterofgreygoose

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Showed early promise, but hasn't built on it and now 0-9; finished 5l behind Royal Observatory when sixth of 14 in an amateurs' event over C&D last time and needs plenty more.

12/1

9/1

Form: 2-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for the smart Mister Sketch at Salisbury on debut but it was still an encouraging run in second (6f, good); struggling before stamina should have been an issue at Newbury on last month's return (1m, good to soft); can do better but perhaps when handicapping.
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15th

2

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Sedgemoor

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

Has a patchy profile but he's won twice at Newcastle (6f, AW) this year and bounced back with a creditable third at Haydock (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was an eye-catching effort from off the pace and he's respected back up in trip.

7/1

3rd

11

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Sedgemoor

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Ryan

It took a drop into classified company for him to return to winning ways in February (6f, AW; blinkered first time; final run for John Butler); gained a second Newcastle win of the year last month but he raced far too freely back there on Monday; up in class today and likely vulnerable.

14/1

10th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sedgemoor

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John Ryan

First-time blinkers saw him return to winning ways in a C&D classified event in February; won C&D handicap on second start for new yard last month; holds strong claims again.

7/4

Form: 9-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unsighted at Newmarket in one 2yo run but he took a step forward when a close third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (7f; Masterofgreygoose just behind in fourth); likely another jolt of improvement will be required.
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5th

12

(2)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Matt Crawley

Went close over C&D in January but she was disappointing when joint-favourite at Chelmsford the following month; needs to step up again after that and she's now 0-13; first-time visor replaces blinkers.

6/1

5th

3

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Maiden who hasn't had many chances in 6f handicaps but should find one on his recent Kempton Polytrack form, going close two starts ago before the front-running winner wasn't for catching on Wednesday (when first-time blinkers added, now retained); major contender.

3/1

2nd

4

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

11-race maiden but two of his best runs have come over C&D, finishing his race off strongly when a close third to Dr Ali 16 days ago; capable of winning a similar race and first-time blinkers may be beneficial.

5/1

25/1

Form: 79-

Last run: 230 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished in rear in two 7f runs as a 2yo; closely related to useful sprinter Williem Twee but she might not come into her own until handicapping.
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2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Sweet Sister

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Soundly beaten on all three starts for Denis Coakley this season and now 0-10 overall; makes stable debut from tempting mark but needs to have been revitalised by her new regime, and is untested on turf slower than good; headgear removed.

25/1

7th

9

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Sister

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Denis Coakley

Remains winless and she was tried in a visor when ninth of ten in 1m2f Bath handicap 33 days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

5

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Sweet Sister

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Denis Coakley

Eight-race maiden who's been poor the last twice, latterly in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor (1m) when coming back from a 241-day break; now tried in a visor and has plenty to prove.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and offered little in an 8.5f novice at Wolverhampton last month; sold for just 1,400gns two weeks ago and although it's mildly interesting that Jamie Osborne bought him back, he's not easily recommended.
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5

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Ffos Las

Signature Blue

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

The odd bit of promise in two of his runs but beaten between 10l and 20l in the other four; he's not the solid option.

5/1

6th

6

(5)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Signature Blue

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Staxton (6f, including AW; RPR 106), Lazarus Bell (7f 2yo; 89), Classic Pursuit (prolific 5f/6f including AW; 89) and Satin Snake (7f AW; 81); dam 1m4f winner (80); starts out in a modest event and she's worth a market check.
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9th

1

(1)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Hallie Angel

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

Moderate in five starts including in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago (Neptune Legend second); needs a tranformation in the cheekpieces.

25/1

9th

1

(1)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Hallie Angel

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

Moderate in five starts including in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago (Neptune Legend second); needs a tranformation in the cheekpieces.

25/1

9th

5

(5)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallie Angel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to seven winners, notably Humbolt Current (1m-1m4f; RPR 92) and Cloud Drift (1m; 92); dam a 7f/1m winner (101); starts out in a modest event and no surprise were he to feature prominently.
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1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Drumstick

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Kempton (1m, AW) last July but he's been well held in last two Flat runs and was tailed off on his hurdling/stable debut in September; overall record is now 0-15 and has something to prove on his return.

16/1

10

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Drumstick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-14 on the Flat but placed a few times, most recently when close second at Kempton (1m, AW; RPR 72) for John Gallagher in July; stamina might be an issue over hurdles but he joined a good stable for jumping career.

16/1

3

(12)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Drumstick

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

4yo maiden whose 2025 form suggests he'll be suited by the return to Kempton; however, has a question to answer upped further in trip; remains unproven beyond 1m.

7/1

100/1

Form: 67

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 and hasn't offered a huge amount in two turf runs this spring.
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10th

13

(9)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Five Threes

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Adam West

125-1 and hasn't offered a huge amount in two turf runs this spring.

100/1

10th

13

(9)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Five Threes

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Adam West

125-1 and hasn't offered a huge amount in two turf runs this spring.

100/1

7th

7

(9)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

14:48 Brighton

Five Threes

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

slowly away, held up in rear, hung left over 1f out, no impression

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal of a 1m AW winner (RPR 71); yard not renowned for winning newcomers and easy to look elsewhere on this belated debut.
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7th

2

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Outlander Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Karen Jewell

200-1 and never a factor when running green on debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in May; should come on for that but much more is needed.

100/1

11th

2

(7)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Outlander Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Karen Jewell

Third foal of a 1m AW winner (RPR 71); yard not renowned for winning newcomers and easy to look elsewhere on this belated debut.

66/1

11th

2

(7)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Outlander Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Karen Jewell

Third foal of a 1m AW winner (RPR 71); yard not renowned for winning newcomers and easy to look elsewhere on this belated debut.

66/1

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33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looks the part on paper, being a half-brother to four winners out of a useful 7f/1m winner; this is a belated debut though and likely best watched.
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13th

14

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:05 Bath

Chaotic

9st 3lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for his three qualifying runs but has more realistic chance to get competitive now handicapping from a basement mark.

20/1

7th

1

(12)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Chaotic

9st 10lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Minor form in two runs this summer and low-level handicaps likely to see him in a better light.

100/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 7f-8.6f winner Sweet Bertie (RPR 83); dam 6f/7f winner (101), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Aeolus; enough paper appeal to enter the reckoning in a weak race.
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6th

3

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

Eight-race maiden who has inconsistent form; however, last two efforts (6f) suggest this return to 7f is a plus; could go well off a reduced mark.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, midfield, bumped soon after start, no extra final 110yds

14/1

7th

5

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

in rear, ran on final furlong, never dangerous

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.70
Straight Forecast £15.86
Trifecta £49.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Smouldering

D Express:

Drumstick

POSTDATA:

Smouldering

The Times:

Smouldering

Telegraph:

Smouldering

The Guardian:

Smouldering

Daily Mail:

Smouldering

Daily Mirror:

Smouldering

The Sun:

Smouldering

The Star:

Smouldering

Daily Record:

Smouldering