September 16 / 16.40 Kempton (AW)

16.40

Standard To Slow

Unibet Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green on his debut over C&D in December but there was plenty of promise in the run (made a good move from 3f out to 2f out) and the form has a very strong look to it; likely to stay further in time but he is open to considerable improvement and he needs serious consideration.
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1st

6

(13)

16th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Melfet

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced wide early, midfield, headway and went second after 2f, led over 2f out, ridden and ran green over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, kept on strongly

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Regal Rambler when fourth of ten at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but it was still a good start, just lacking know-how when coming off the bridle; could take a good step forward with that run
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3rd

2

(8)

19th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Central Hall

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Beaten favourite on last two starts over 1m but ran up against a promising one of the Gosdens here and perhaps had a breathing issue at Newcastle as a tongue-tie is now added; obvious chance dropped to 7f.

4/7

2nd

1

(4)

28th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Central Hall

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has run to a fair level in two 1m events on Polytrack this year, no match for an easy winner at Kempton in September but still clear of the third; leading form claims and has the prospect of further improvement; cheekpieces now tried.

8/11

2nd

4

(7)

16th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Central Hall

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

prominent, pushed along and switched left over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, went second 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

7/2

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
260,000gns yearling; dam a maiden sister to Group 1 winner Pathfork; makes belated debut in a modest event and no surprise to see him in the thick of the action.
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1

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

12:45 Aintree

Alnilam

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; however, his limitations seem to have been exposed since and he finished well adrift of No Questions Asked and Be Aware at Windsor last time; has had wind surgery but still hard to recommend.

33/1

3rd

1

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:50 Windsor

Alnilam

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; won on soft ground over hurdles; carries a 3lb penalty today and his progress has stalled on his last two starts, but he's made mistakes each time and could make a bold bid if cutting out the blunders.

9/1

Form: 52

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couldn't land a blow over C&D on his debut six weeks ago but much better when second of ten (ahead of Central Hall) at Chelmsford 22 days ago; had the run of the race on that occasion and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings today.
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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

20/1

Form: 73

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability on his Wolverhampton debut and confirmed that promise when a 125-1 third over 7f here three weeks ago; no match for the front two on that occasion but he remains capable of better.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

12

(9)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jack Sparowe

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Butler

Not as good now and prone to the occasional off-day; still to win over C&D but his record suggests he needs considering off this mark, especially given his two previous runs in cheekpieces both resulted in near-misses.

10/1

Form: 5-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her two runs one year apart haven't been without hope but she will need a good jolt of improvement to trouble the principals.
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9th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Muminamillion

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Roger Teal

always towards rear

16/1

6th

12

(8)

16th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Muminamillion

8st 13lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Roger Teal

towards rear of midfield on inner, pushed along halfway, soon outpaced, rallied 2f out, soon ridden and no impression

33/1

8th

8

(10)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Muminamillion

9st 2lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Roger Teal

reluctant to load, held up in rear, never dangerous

20/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He didn't beat a rival in two 1m Polytrack events last month; can't be recommended.
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9th

9

(3)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astronomic

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Darryll Holland

took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

20/1

10th

14

(7)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

14:55 Yarmouth

Astronomic

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Darryll Holland

midfield, pushed along when prominent 3f out, lost position and beaten from 2f out

14/1

7th

3

(6)

16th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Astronomic

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Darryll Holland

in touch with leaders on outer, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

100/1

33/1

Form: 3-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut run at Wolverhampton in December wasn't without hope; not so good back at that track 13 days ago and handicaps more suitable after this.
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10th

4

(9)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mutalaaqy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Four poor efforts since returning from an absence; pulled too hard over 1m3f last time but has it all to prove anyway.

50/1

14th

1

(14)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mutalaaqy

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

raced freely, prominent, switched left after 1f, soon led against rail, shaken up when headed 4f out, ridden and weakened quickly from 3f out

33/1

11th

12

(4)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mutalaaqy

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

always towards rear

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1, slowly away and always in rear on his Chelmsford debut last month (behind a couple of these rivals); the addition of a hood isn't enough to tempt.
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9th

6

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Roaring River

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Out of the frame in all nine starts over trips ranging from 7f to 1m6f and has a lot to prove; no headgear today.

14/1

9th

3

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

18:50 Lingfield

Roaring River

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Mostly struggled in four handicaps granted a variety of distances, surfaces and headgear this year; cheekpieces now tried.

50/1

7

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Yarmouth

Roaring River

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Out of the frame in eight starts and tailed off in two outings on turf, both of them here including over 1m6f (good to firm) eight days ago; big drop back in trip and application of a tongue-tie will need to make a major difference; stable appears to hold a much better chance with Arlo's Sunshine.

50/1

50/1

Form: 4

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just modest form when a well-beaten fourth of six in a 7f fillies' novice event here five weeks ago; big step forward required.
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6th

9

(2)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:50 Windsor

Biburyinmay

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John Gallagher

led, ridden and headed 2f out, held when bumped twice over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

10th

10

(1)

16th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Biburyinmay

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John Gallagher

led, headed and prominent after 2f, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

4th

1

(6)

10th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Biburyinmay

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John Gallagher

slowly away, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

33/1

11th
13 (11)
Pink Haze

25/1

Form: 36

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No significant impact in two AW runs in recent weeks; handicaps beckon after this.
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7th

7

(3)

31st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pink Haze

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

prominent

6/1

7th

5

(8)

30th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Haze

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

towards rear

14/1

5th

11

(4)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

13:45 Kempton (AW)

Pink Haze

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Well held in her first three starts, but offered a bit more on handicap debut when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; shaped then as though she would appreciate further so worth a second look.

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Godolphin-bred filly who didn't race for the Gosdens; sold for 20,000gns in July; good pedigree but didn't show enough on her recent debut at Wolverhampton (7f) to think she was the one to be on today.
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9th

4

(10)

10th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Queen Of Ipanema

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Prolific winner (7-13 on Tapeta) who switches to a visor from cheekpieces having twice finished held off her career-high mark last month; this trip's as far as she wants in this company and she needs to find a bit more for the new form of headgear.

16/1

3

(5)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Queen Of Ipanema

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

C&D winner who has only ever raced on the AW and has a fine straike-rate on it (8-17); not seen to best effect when fourth of six in a slowly run contest at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last Saturday, but should be suited by the return to this sort of test; shortlisted.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 2

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queen Of Ipanema

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

The winner of eight of her 13 runs in handicaps, taking another step forward with cheekpieces added when keeping on strongly over 1m3f at Southwell 16 days ago; four wins at this track, two over this trip, and she's one to take seriously.

7/2

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners, notably Listed scorer Nocturnal Secret (RPR 105); unraced dam a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Midnight Line; likely type on paper but yard not renowned for debutante winners and this is a belated debut.
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7th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cendrillon

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Matt Crawley

Better since upped in trip, back in the hood, and there was nothing wrong with her latest C&D second (Chelsea Annie fourth), especially given she took a grip early; has to go on the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

1

(6)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cendrillon

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Matt Crawley

took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent after 1f

9/2

2nd

9

(8)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cendrillon

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Matt Crawley

mounted in chute

9/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sold unraced by Godolphin for 50,000gns in July; half-sister to two fair winners out of a useful winner in France; betting should be revealing.
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4th

13

(9)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Daisy

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

ducked right start, midfield

14/1

11th

14

(9)

11th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Daisy

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Closer to the target with each of her three runs this autumn, beaten just over 4l at Southwell two weeks ago (1m); first-time tongue-tie, step up in trip and switch to handicap company could all prompt improvement.

7/1

4th

7

(1)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Blue Daisy

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

prominent, pushed along from 2f out, soon pressed leader, edged left and weakened gradually inside final furlong

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.70
Straight Forecast £5.11
Trifecta £22.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Melfet

Telegraph:

Regal Rambler

POSTDATA:

Central Hall

Daily Mail:

Alnilam

Daily Mirror:

Regal Rambler

The Star:

Regal Rambler

The Times:

Melfet

The Guardian:

Melfet

Daily Express:

Melfet

Daily Record:

Alnilam

NEWMARKET:

Central Hall

The Sun:

Central Hall