August 03 / 17.50 Kempton (AW)

17.50

Standard To Slow

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

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Sent off evens favourite on debut at Ffos Las (1m, good) but he looked in need of the experience in finishing a 2l third; likely to be sharper this time and has to be respected.
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4

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Caph Star

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Unraced on ground slower than good; off the mark for this yard when winning over C&D in April and he ran another solid race when third of ten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) next time; however, he was reported to have ran flat at Newmarket 19 days ago and needs to bounce back; hood removed.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Caph Star

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mark Rimell

Lightly raced 7yo who can race freely; off the mark for this yard when beating 13 others at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April; backed that up with creditable third (AW) when 1m3f just looked to stretch him 11 days ago; player.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Caph Star

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mark Rimell

Has only raced four times since winning over 1m here in August 2022, but he proved he still possessed plenty of ability when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 16 days ago; up another furlong in trip and 5lb higher, but still worthy of consideration.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 31

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on debut promise when scoring narrowly on the AW at Newcastle (7f), shaping as though this step up to 1m will suit; gelded since; has to be considered.
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11th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Baltimore Boy

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Baltimore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

in rear

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 64

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Promise on both starts over 1m at Newmarket, latterly showing improvement to finish a close fourth on good to firm; further progress likely if proving as effective on the AW.
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7th

7

(8)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:30 Nottingham

A E Housman

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, pressed leader, prominent after 2f, switched right and up the centre from over 4f out, pushed along and hung left from under 3f out, soon lost position and beaten

3/1

1st

1

(8)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

A E Housman

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders, shaken up and led over 2f out, ridden and sustained battle with runner-up from over 1f out, just prevailed

9/4

2

(1)

26th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

A E Housman

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Showed plenty of ability in novice events on all three starts, over C&D on first two occasions (good/good to firm); should have more to offer and needs a second look on this handicap debut.

Form: 4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when running-on fourth on debut over 7f on the AW at Lingfield; would have finished closer but for the reins snapping in the closing stages; open to plenty of improvement upped in trip but a line through the winner that day suggests he has plenty to find against Border Edge.
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10

(1)

16th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Kempton (AW)

Salcombe Storm

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Showed ability to finish fourth in novices at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month and over C&D 13 days ago; may be more one for handicaps, but his form still gives him each-way claims in this field.

7/1

4th

11

(8)

3rd Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Salcombe Storm

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

raced freely, pressed leader, pushed along from 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Son of Dark Angel who cost 160,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to 5f winner Country Carnival (RPR 94); slightly surprising to see him over 1m on debut given his pedigree; probably best watched.
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9th

8

(9)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

21:00 Musselburgh

Regal Rambler

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seven-race maiden who has been well held in turf handicaps (1m/1m2f) in both his runs this season; looks feasibly treated on his best form but he needs a visor to help spark him back into action.

14/1

6

(13)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Regal Rambler

9st 8lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Safely held in two turf handicaps last month (1m/1m2f) and now 0-7; might be aided by first-time visor here and the return to Tapeta ought to suit but he's drawn wide and others have more pressing claims.

10/1

6th

10

(2)

25th May 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

18:12 Sandown

Regal Rambler

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

prominent

12/1

5/4

Form: 71

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice on debut but looked a different proposition when running away with a 1m novice at Nottingham (good to firm); the beaten favourite that day probably didn't run up to his best but this gelding may take another step forward here and looks a major player.
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No Results Found

Form: 67

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little impact in both starts over 1m2f; drops back in trip with plenty to prove and may be more effective when handicapping.
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4th

2

(2)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and better than ever when adding to her tally at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last Saturday, pulling 3l clear; a 7lb rise demands even more but she does have a steadily progressive profile on AW.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and bounced back from a couple of below-par efforts when 2l second over C&D in November; that looks solid form and she should play a part again.

7/2

2nd

13

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and has had excuses the next twice, namely soft ground at Goodwood then the 1m4f trip here (set strong pace); won over C&D last November and she's on the shortlist today.

7/1

Form: 79

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on both starts over 1m at Nottingham, latterly in cheekpieces which are left off here; not considered until showing more.
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8th

6

(11)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Maokai

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

pressed leader, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out

6/1

7

(7)

1st Sep 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Salisbury

Maokai

9st 6lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Improved effort when keeping on well to land a 1m handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (good); 5lb rise doesn't look punitive and he still has more to come; key player.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Slade Power; half-brother to winners Mohareb (6f-7f AW), Misty Spirit (6f turf/AW) and Whiteandgold (5f); watching brief advised unless the market suggests otherwise.
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No Results Found
OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 94-

Last run: 331 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in two 7f maidens when trained by Ben Haslam last year; has subsequently finished second in two of his six runs over hurdles; yard in fine form but surprising if he is good enough to win this on his return to the Flat.
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11

6th Feb 2024

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Taunton

Chadlington Lad

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Richenda Ford

towards rear

40/1

8th

11

14th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

11:45 Taunton

Chadlington Lad

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richenda Ford

0-11 over hurdles for Ben Pauling; no match for winner when second of four at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in March and makes stable debut after 274-day absence; had wind surgery in October; others preferred.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Mastercraftsman filly; dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f-2m AW winner Clowance One; one of two runners for the stable and may need this debut outing.
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11th

14

(11)

3rd Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Vivien

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield, shaken up over 2f out, outpaced from 2f out, weakened over 1f out (jockey said filly jumped right-handed from the stalls)

40/1

Form: 86

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Big prices and only limited promise in runs on turf (1m) and on the AW (7f); can go handicapping after this.
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6th

7

(5)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Claddaghduff

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Is lightly raced for a 5yo but hasn't looked entirely straightforward and pinpointing his best trip is proving difficult; rather watch.

10/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Claddaghduff

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seven-race maiden; placed on two occasions (1m/9.5f) this year, giving him each-way hopes in this field; form dipped sharply over 1m4f last time, albeit having lost a shoe; may bounce back.

7/1

8th

1

(6)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Claddaghduff

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Latecomer to the game who's found his level since handicapping; isn't bred for this sort of trip (upped from 9.5f) but shapes as though it will help and is respected in a first-time tongue-tie.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Muhaarar; half-brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Conspiracy Theory; dam Listed-placed 7.4f/1m winner (RPR 101); probably best watched on debut.
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5th

2

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Classical Music

10st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Alex French

in touch with leaders

12/1

7

(2)

3rd Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Classical Music

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Alex French

Gelded son of Muhaarar; half-brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Conspiracy Theory; dam Listed-placed 7.4f/1m winner (RPR 101); probably best watched on debut.

66/1

Form: 32

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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3rd

1

(2)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Al Agaila

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Made it 4-6 on the AW when gamely holding on to win a 0-95 handicap at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; more will be needed against a few of these, but no surprise were she to make the frame.

10/1

1st

3

(8)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Agaila

9st 11lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

travelled strongly, midfield, up the centre when headway from over 2f out, shaken up when led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on

11/2

5th

1

(9)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Al Agaila

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won three in a row on AW in the winter and returned to form with very close fifth in Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) 12 days ago; the return to turf poses a question but she has shown promise on grass and remains lightly raced; could have more to offer and she's not ruled out.

6/1

Non-runners

Classical Music, Al Agaila

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.20
Straight Forecast £11.14
Trifecta £33.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Border Edge

The Times:

Caph Star

POSTDATA:

A E Housman

Telegraph:

Baltimore Boy

The Guardian:

Al Agaila

Daily Record:

Caph Star

Daily Express:

A E Housman

NEWMARKET:

Border Edge

Daily Mail:

Border Edge

Daily Mirror:

Border Edge

The Sun:

Border Edge

The Star:

Border Edge