December 14 / 16.30 Kempton (AW)

16.30

Standard To Slow

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

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

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.60
  • Place: £7.10

Form: 05

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on Newbury debut (slowly away) but better when finishing off steadily at Wolverhampton (8.5f; fifth of nine, beaten 7.25l) last month; still appears to be a work in progress, so potentially one for longer trips further down the line; stablemate of Kyle of Lochalsh and Lunatick.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal from a 7f AW/1m turf juvenile winner (RPR 98), closely related to Aaddeey (1m2f-1m4f; 107) and a half-brother to the 1m3f-1m4f AW winner Sooghan (90); trainer in decent form and boasts a 21% juvenile strike-rate in 2022; must enter the thought process.
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2nd

5

(1)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tajawal

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Close third behind Starshiba and Miami Thunder in similar event over C&D when last seen ten weeks ago, doing well considering he perhaps didn't have the ideal track position; gelded since (hasn't always looked straightforward); retains low mileage and may do better still; possibilities.

4/1

4

(6)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

14:15 York

Tajawal

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Maiden winner who ran poorly on his handicap debut at Chester (1m2f) but got back on track with a close third at Newcastle (1m); gelded since and Buick is booked, so one to consider.

6/1

3rd

5

(3)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tajawal

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Didn't need to improve on earlier efforts to win a 1m maiden at Ayr last month (made all as the 2-7 favourite); ran poorly at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) on his handicap debut four weeks ago; better than that but he needs to bounce back quickly; visor off.

4/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from the Group-placed 6f juvenile winner Dawn Delivers (RPR 96); raced wide off the final bend when a staying-on fourth of 14 on C&D debut (5-1; beaten 5.25l with Land Legend behind); should progress from that initial experience and evidently is one of the likeliest candidates.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Postmans Park

8st 12lb

J: Collen Storey

T: John & Thady Gosden

Showed ability in two starts in Kempton novices (1m, Polytrack) late last year, only going down by two necks when third of 14 on the second occasion; very much a player on form, but he raced keenly in both outings and that wouldn't be ideal on this stiffer track.

9/4

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Derby entrant; 72,000gns yearling; posted a solid opening effort when sixth of 14 to a promising stablemate of Postman's Park over C&D (16-1; beaten 7.5l) four weeks ago; is seemingly the pick of the three Hughie Morrison runners on that limited evidence; further progress possible.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Lunatick

10st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

sweating, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

4/1

2

(9)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:55 Brighton

Lunatick

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

Ran big race in defeat on seasonal debut at Bath (1m, soft) in May but was not seen to quite the same effect on good ground the last twice and conditions are likely to be even quicker today.

11/2

5th

2

(4)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Lunatick

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Unraced on firmer than good; 1m maiden winner at Brighton last September, in a two-runner race; close second at Bath (1m, soft) on reappearance, before a lesser show at Brighton later in May; needs to resume progress.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Derby entrant; by Roaring Lion and the fourth foal from a Listed-placed winning stayer (1m4f-1m5f; RPR 101); half-brother to juvenile scorers Afraid of Nothing (7f; 98) and Twisted Reality (1m; 91); Andrew Balding has 16% juvenile strike-rate in 2022; could play a significant role.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

4

(3)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Saint George

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

Goodwood Cup and Great Voltigeur entry; won handicap/turf debut at Doncaster (14.5f) in June and followed that with another seriously improved piece of form when second to Gregory (beat Klondike time before) in the 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot, again on good ground; drop back to 1m5f should be fine and there's lots to like about his chance.

5/2

2nd

10

(4)

21st Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Saint George

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in April on third start and followed up on recent handicap/turf debut at Doncaster (14.5f, good); today's task is considerably tougher but he impressed last time and is an each-way possible.

9/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

16:00 Doncaster

Saint George

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

Progressed in his three AW runs (1m, 1m2f and 1m3f) and last time it was when winning a novice race at Southwell, looking sure to stay further; more to give going into staying handicaps.

6/1

Form: 7

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to two winners (1m-1m2f Flat, 2m-2m1f hurdle); appeared in need of the experience when finishing in the ruck (seventh of 13; beaten 11.5l) on October C&D debut; still early days with handicapping perhaps most realistic further down the line.
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6th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Caraxes

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Showed no benefit from a gelding operation or blinkers when soon outpaced at Salisbury (1m4f, good), and at 14-1 not a lot was seemingly expected; opposable for now.

12/1

7th

8

(3)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:55 Salisbury

Caraxes

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Modest form in three 1m runs on AW but he returns from a 136-day absence having been gelded and is tried in headgear; new trip should suit and he's one to note for market confidence.

10/1

8th

5

(10)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

12:53 Lingfield (AW)

Caraxes

8st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Looked to need the experience on his debut last autumn; fared better last time and is open to further improvement but he'll need another decent forward step.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 230,000gns as a yearling; didn't show a great deal when down the field on debut at Newbury (1m novice, soft; 9-1) in October; shouldn't be dismissed on the strength of that sole effort though, especially with his dam being an AW winner (8.6f; RPR 99).
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Nottingham

Alhambra Palace

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway from 3f out, hung left but went second against far rail over 1f out, kept on, just held

7/4

5th

13

(11)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Alhambra Palace

8st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Runner-up at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) last month on second handicap start and has won his next two (1m4f/1m6f, good to soft/heavy); has travelled really well for those wins and he could have more left in the tank for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings (also saddles Lordship).

13/2

1st

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Sandown

Alhambra Palace

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: William Haggas

Has improved plenty since handicapping, getting off the mark by nearly 5l at Ascot (1m4f, good to soft) last Friday; has a good chance of staying the longer trip on breeding and 6lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if he's in the same form.

8/13

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten that far despite weakening late on over C&D five weeks ago (100-1; tenth of 14, beaten 6.5l); likely wiser for that initial experience and is one of three declared runners for Hughie Morrison.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Kyle Of Lochalsh

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Reliable staying handicapper who hit new heights when winning in grand style at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f) last time; more is required in his first Group race but he needs some respect following such a career best.

9/1

1st

4

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Kyle Of Lochalsh

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Solid 2024 campaign included fourth of 18 in this race (good to firm; fine on soft) off same mark as today; made a satisfactory reappearance this April and, likely to build on that, looks a strong each-way candidate.

4/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a French AW winner (6.5f-8.5f; RPR 97) who was a half-sister to the useful UAE 7f (2yo)-9.5f (dirt) winner Manguzi; trainer 7-39 (18%) with juveniles in 2022, so merits a degree of market scrutiny.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(4)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

El Jasor

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has an all-or-nothing profile since handicapping, having scored twice (1m2f/1m4f) and been a disappointing favourite twice; could easily bounce back, provided he's suited by this new trip.

7/2

6th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

16:45 Doncaster

El Jasor

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Fellowes

Son of Le Havre who displayed a good attitude when landing 1m4f Newbury handicap 26 days ago; he appeals as the sort to do better still so merits serious consideration in first-time cheekpices.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Derby entrant; sixth foal from the 1m2f and 1m4f Group 3 winner Pink Symphony (RPR 106); brother to the US Grade 1 winner Highland Chief (5f-1m4f; 116) and a half-brother to various other useful performers; his trainer has saddled 31 juvenile winners (16% strike-rate) in 2022; noteworthy type.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Clan Chieftain

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Flat winner who is 0-8 over hurdles but hasn't been running badly; more new headgear tried but can go well.

14/1

9

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Clan Chieftain

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Yet to score in this sphere but he arrives in good form, fourth of nine in 2m Perth handicap 13 days ago; he can make his presence felt again with blinkers added.

9/2

4th

4

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Clan Chieftain

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Fairly useful at his best on the Flat; 0-6 over hurdles but was third off today's mark over C&D (good) in July and also ran well when filling same position at Kelso (2m2f, good) last week; one to consider.

7/2

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Derby entrant who cost 100,000euros as a yearling; fluffed the start, losing all chance when ninth of 14 over C&D (14-1; beaten 15.5l) a fortnight ago; will need to break in a more timely fashion in order to reverse placings with the fourth-placed Postman's Park.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

3

(2)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Land Legend

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Ferguson

Goodwood Cup and Great Voltigeur entry; steady improvement, this season's in handicaps; second at York (1m4f, good to firm) on turf debut; again slowly away at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good) where he came from last to seventh in a 19-runner contest, aided by the front-runners going too fast but getting hampered 1f out may have cost him a place chance; will stay and should improve again but he is bottom of the list on form.

14/1

7th

15

(4)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Land Legend

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Ferguson

slowly away, in rear, pushed along early

16/1

2nd

6

(11)

18th May 2023

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:20 York

Land Legend

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

dwelt start, in rear

11/2

50/1

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000euros yearling; £115,000 juvenile; drawn wide (as is the case again) when failing to figure over C&D (18-1) five weeks ago; a stablemate of Optik who is the chosen mount of Jamie Spencer.
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1st

11

(11)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Panning For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Simcock

Proved unable to complete a turf four-timer but quickly regained the winning thread at Southwell (1m, AW; shade comfortably) last time, taking record in handicaps to 4-6; progressive 3yo who may not have reached his ceiling yet; warrants respect upped further in grade.

4/1

1st

8

(1)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Panning For Gold

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Simcock

Nothing in his first four starts on AW, but won his first three starts over 1m on turf this summer; only fourth of 12 off this mark in his bid for the four-timer at Newmarket (1m, good) 16 days ago (fifth has won since), but too early to suggest the handicapper has his measure albeit he has to prove himself back on the AW.

11/2

13th
10 (13)
Optik

66/1

Form: 00

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; slowly away on both AW starts (7f-1m), hardly managing to beat a single rival; a wide draw in stall 13 is also a major negative for this twice-raced stablemate of Panning For Gold.
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3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.

4/1

6th

6

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Optik

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Three wins on the other Tapeta tracks in January and one at Chelmsford this month; creditable second over C&D (sole run here) on latest outing and should not be far away.

5/1

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,400gns yearling; shown little in the way of worthwhile form on turf (7f-1m); now switches to AW for new yard and can only be watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

5

(5)

14th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

El Pequeno Pulpo

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

held up in rear

200/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £237.30
Straight Forecast £124.51
Trifecta £902.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Postman's Park

The Times:

Clan Chieftain

RP Ratings:

Lunatick

SPOTLIGHT:

Saint George

POSTDATA:

Postman's Park

NEWMARKET:

Postman's Park

The Guardian:

Postman's Park

Daily Mail:

Postman's Park

D Express:

Postman's Park

Daily Mirror:

Postman's Park

The Sun:

Postman's Park

The Star:

Postman's Park

Daily Record:

Postman's Park

Telegraph:

Clan Chieftain