October 05 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

ebfstallions.com Conditions Stakes (London Sprint Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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ebfstallions.com Conditions Stakes (London Sprint Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5-4228 C

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Second in two big-field Meydan 7f events last winter before finding Group 1 company too hot; 193-day absence pales next to the two years he had off before landing a 1m novice at this venue in 2021, and a serious player assuming this is a generously enough run 6f for him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Mutafawwig

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent on inner, shaken up over 2f out, quickened to lead 2f out, ridden briefly over 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong, comfortably

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 421117 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Good to soft turf more the issue than a bump when coming up well short on his four-timer bid at Ascot latest; winless beyond Class 4, but quite progressive before that reverse and is the sole C&D scorer lining up.
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11th

2

(10)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Willem Twee

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Lightly raced 4yo, first past the post three times over 6f last summer, both turf wins coming on quick ground; only seventh of nine when favourite for this race 12 months ago, but he returns from a break/gelding operation with untapped potential and may well take his form to a higher level this autumn; still holds an entry in the Group 1 sprint here on Champions Day.

6/1

2nd

8

(1)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

in touch with leaders on inner, tracked winner when shaken up over 2f out, pushed along and went second over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

5/1

Form: -52601 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Below par in cheekpieces in the Stewards' Cup before posting a best-ever RPR in victory at Yarmouth latest (6f, good), reaffirming the belief he prefers a flat track; can figure if taking to Polytrack.
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3rd

2

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Ferguson

Won this 12 months ago (making it 2-2 at the track) and this campaign took a turn for the better when placed at Thirsk three weeks ago (6f, good); handicapped to be very competitive but his best form is on good or faster ground.

13/8

3rd

1

(7)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Thirsk

First Folio

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Ferguson

A useful Yarmouth 6f winner in 2022 but he's yet to fire this season, retried in cheekpieces when beating only one at Newmarket (7f) 20 days ago; others appeal more despite a falling mark.

9/1

8th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Newmarket (July)

First Folio

9st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Ferguson

Smart at 6f when on song but he wasn't himself when favourite for a good York handicap in May and a first-time visor (cheekpieces refitted today) did nothing for him at Royal Ascot; drying ground will suit but although he has 7f form on the AW he has something to prove at present.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 743793 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Winless since a 2020 5f 2yo hat-trick, and hasn't backed up his tremendous King's Stand third three times since; just three starts in Meydan to show for over 6f to date, but couldn't say he failed for stamina on any, and not ruled out if appreciating this first assignment on Polytrack.
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11th

2

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Ascot

Acklam Express

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Hasn't won since his 2yo days; twice placed in Group 1 races since but seems to be on the downgrade this season and difficult to recommend despite a plunging mark.

20/1

10th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Acklam Express

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, midfield

20/1

8/1

Form: 426230 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Couldn't back up his Stewards' Cup third last time (6f), but off for nearly seven weeks since and has fared well after a break before; neck second on sole previous Polytrack outing, albeit in a weakish 0-105.
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1st

4

(13)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Regional

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

5yo who has been a revelation over 5f this season, winning the Listed Achilles Stakes here (good to firm) in June before a solid fifth in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm); he needs something extra today but in the past there was a suspicion that 6f suited best, and he's 2-2 here, so there are reasons for optimism now back up in trip; not discounted.

14/1

5th

4

(7)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Regional

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

5yo who has been a revelation this season, winning a C&D handicap (good) on reappearance and following up in the Listed Achilles Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to firm); up in grade today but he did it nicely last time and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie now things have really clicked.

7/1

1

(10)

15th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Regional

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive 5yo who followed a C&D handicap win in May by taking a Haydock Listed race (career-best effort; plenty in hand) the following month; may not have finished improving yet and he's a strong contender again, although plenty of rain would be a concern (unplaced both runs on softer than good).

3/1

Form: 4-4093 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Mid-110s RPR for his Cammidge Trophy victory in spring 2021 (6f, good) is a bit of an outlier; weakening late efforts the last thrice, and less compelling than some ahead of this first switch to Polytrack.
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9th

8

(8)

11th Mar 2023

Fast

0m 5f 0y

12:30 Jebel Ali

Royal Commando

9st 1lb

J: Royston Ffrench

T: S bin Ghadayer

never better than mid-division

8/1

3rd

1

(6)

24th Feb 2023

Fast

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Meydan

Royal Commando

9st 11lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: S bin Ghadayer

tracked leaders, ran on same pace final 3f

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

11th Feb 2023

Fast

0m 5f 0y

12:00 Jebel Ali

Royal Commando

9st 0lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: S bin Ghadayer

tracked leaders, ran on well final 2f

5/1

Form: 553228

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Far more good runs than bad this year, but underperformed at Chelmsford three weeks ago, reportedly unsuited by the drop back from 7f to the 6f that again awaits tonight; passed over in a deeper race.
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13th

13

(9)

17th Feb 2023

Fast

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Meydan

Ayr Harbour

8st 8lb

J: Royston Ffrench

T: Michael Appleby

never near to challenge

20/1

10th

8

(9)

10th Feb 2023

Fast

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Meydan

Ayr Harbour

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

tracked leaders until weakened final 2 1/2f

9/1

Form: 40-113

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Hood newly deployed when back to his smart best in taking two 7f Newmarket handicaps in the spring, but well held third in Listed class since; hasn't won over a sprint distance since mid-2018, but respected given he boasts a record of 222 on Polytrack (very useful RPRs each time).
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1

(8)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Shine So Bright

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Hood newly deployed when back to his smart best in taking two 7f Newmarket handicaps in the spring, but well held third in Listed class since; hasn't won over a sprint distance since mid-2018, but respected given he boasts a record of 222 on Polytrack (very useful RPRs each time).

5/1

3rd

3

(3)

16th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:03 Newbury

Shine So Bright

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed but prominent after 2f, lost second and ridden over 1f out, kept on but well held final furlong

4/1

Non-runners

Shine So Bright

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £10.32
Trifecta £29.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Willem Twee

POSTDATA:

Shine So Bright

SPOTLIGHT:

Mutafawwig

TOPSPEED:

Ayr Harbour

LAMBOURN:

Royal Commando

The Times:

Willem Twee

Telegraph:

Willem Twee

Daily Mail:

Willem Twee

Daily Mirror:

Willem Twee

The Sun:

Willem Twee

RP Ratings:

Mutafawwig

Daily Express:

Mutafawwig

The Guardian:

Shine So Bright

The Star:

Shine So Bright

Daily Record:

Shine So Bright