December 14 / 17.30 Kempton (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 95

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who has been prominent in the betting in each of his first two starts, showing more when fifth of 14 here (1m) a fortnight ago; widest draw not ideal, but he remains capable of better and that latest effort still makes him a major player.
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4th

8

(8)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Ascot

Florida

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive results at two and three; successful in York handicap (1m, good) most recently, taking overall record to 2-6; that form has been franked since; open to further improvement and looks appealing.

7/2

1st

5

(1)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

14:15 York

Florida

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

7f novice winner on the AW and confirmed his effectiveness on Polytrack when a close third back there over 1m 18 days ago; that was his first run since being gelded and in a tongue-tie; likely contender if handling this faster ground (all turf runs on slower) and breeding offers hope in that respect.

11/2

3rd

10

(7)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Florida

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Form of ready novice win on third start last back end (7f here) is strong with the second 3-5 since (peak RPR 100) and other winners in behind; excuses can be made for defeat on his return/handicap debut (started 3-1) and he could be a different proposition now gelded; tongue-tie goes on.

100/30

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam Italian 6f-1m 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 100) and runner-up in Italian 1,000 Guineas, half-sister to Italian 1m4f Listed winner Sunset Key, out of Italian 1,000 Guineas runner-up Cronsa; yard can get them ready first time and the market should reveal more; stable also runs fellow newcomer Lillistar.
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8th

8

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in the last two seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; not beaten far in outings at Leopardstown and Ballinrobe since then.

12/1

3rd

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; didn't seem to quite get home back on turf at Leopardstown last month and stamina concerns trying this longer trip for the first time.

13/2

5th

11

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk last month when second to an improver over today's trip under a positive ride, his second run for the yard; same mark here, could go well from a good draw.

15/2

66/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form:

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when beating one home on his Salisbury debut (6f, good to firm) in August; extra furlong should suit on breeding and he is closely related to a Polytrack winner, but he may need a bit more time.
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10

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Wall Game

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Landed a 7f AW novice at Lingfield by the skin of his teeth back in mid-June; has an absence to overcome but this mark should be manageable.

8/1

1st

8

(6)

10th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Wall Game

9st 0lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Henry Candy

Clearly progressive over three starts at 6f-7f before never a factor on last month's handicap debut (7f, good); that 0-90 was likely a deeper race than this return to novice company looks, however.

9/1

11th

14

(13)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket

Wall Game

8st 11lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Henry Candy

Left last August's debut (6f, good to firm) well behind when third at Kempton (7f, AW) in December, and improved again when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month; there can be optimism he will continue to progress and he could have a part to play on handicap debut.

14/1

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
180,000euros yearling; half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Light Angel (RPR 92); dam Group-placed 7.5f 2yo winner (stayed 1m2f; 106), half-sister to French 2,000/French Derby winner Lope De Vega and Group 3 winners Bal De La Rose (1m2f) and Lady Frankel (1m); something to like on breeding and stable can get them ready first time, but is hooded for her debut and has an awkward draw for a newcomer; market should provide clues.
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4th

12

(8)

9th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Gentle

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

slowly away, towards rear

15/2

4th

12

(12)

14th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Gentle

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

held up in rear

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 73

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from August's Newmarket debut when third of six at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last month; bred to appreciate further on the dam's side, but this more galloping track may help and he shouldn't be far away.
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5th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Alaali

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, led

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

21:00 Haydock

Al Alaali

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

led, rallied when headed over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

7/2

2nd

1

(3)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Alaali

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

raced in last, shaken up when some headway from 2f out, soon on outer, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, went second towards finish

15/8

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£75,000 yearling; brother to two winners notably Dance Diva (6f-6.8f including 2yo/Listed; RPR 100), half-brother to 6f-1m winner In The Groove (including AW; 75); dam 7.4f-1m1f winner (99) out of 6f 2yo winning half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Saratoga Springs; makes some appeal on pedigree and market useful, but stable's 2yo newcomers are usually better for a run.
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6th

8

(8)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Ben Hamrash

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost position 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on

8/1

11th

11

(11)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Ben Hamrash

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Ed Walker

in touch with leaders

7/1

1st

3

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

18:50 Ffos Las

Ben Hamrash

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Has form figures of 312 since switched to handicaps this summer and that latest second was a close call behind Overnight Oats at Sandown (first two clear) three weeks ago over 7f on good for turf debut; 1lb better off with his old rival here and should make another bold bid.

6/4

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 14-1 and was always behind after a slow start when seventh of 12 on his debut over C&D 15 days ago; needs to improve quickly and pedigree suggests he may not come into his own until tackling further; stable also runs Dandelion Time.
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8th

8

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Solution

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won narrowly over C&D last August and at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in September but poor since then, including in three starts over hurdles for this yard; hard to know how he will fare back on this surface from 2lb above his last winning mark.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 1m/1m2f winner Albion Princess (including AW; RPR 75); dam 1m1f-1m6f winner (including AW; 89), half-sister to Listed-placed 6f-1m winner Fly At Dawn out of Listed-placed 1m winning half-sister to 5f/5.5f Group 2 2yo winner Signora Caballo; fair pedigree and market useful, especially in relation to stablemate Merlin The Wizard.
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3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Below her best over hurdles 16 days ago but runner-up on the Flat at Newcastle (2m, AW) last month; consistent in this code last August-October and she's shaped as though this test of stamina could suit; on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 4

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 for his Wolverhampton debut (7f, Tapeta) last month, but showed some ability in finishing fourth of nine (third has won since); will need to settle better than he did there, but if doing so he could play a part with the experience under his belt.
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2

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Zafaan

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Clover

Dual Flat winner (1m/1m2f); placed in five of his seven races over hurdles, latest over C&D in October (good); ran with hood and cheekpieces that day but has neither this time; back after 180-day break; interesting with Sean Bowen booked.

6/1

2

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Zafaan

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Charlie Clover

Dual Flat winner who was placed in his first two handicap hurdles, latterly when third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; has hood/cheekpieces refitted (worn together for first time) here; major player; also declared for 3.15 Fakenham.

11/4

25/1

Form: 66

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth in both starts over 6f/7f on turf/Tapeta last month and looks more one for handicaps after this.
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8th

4

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:05 Warwick

Ceilidh King

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

Disappointing maiden on the Flat, including two runs for current stable, and the change of code will need to have a dramatic effect.

100/1

11th

11

(3)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Ceilidh King

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Didn't progress for Hughie Morrison; nibbled in the betting for his stable debut at Chelmsford four weeks ago but still ran to just a modest level; hood and tongue-tie tried together for the first time (both have been worn independently).

10/1

21

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ceilidh King

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

50/1

Form: 80

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little in two starts last month, firstly here (1m) and then at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); handicaps beckon.
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15th

12

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over this trip at Ballinrobe, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; 6lb rise but remains on a workable mark.

9/1

1st

10

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

8st 10lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins came on the AW when trained in Britain; standout run for this yard came on opening day of season when runner-up in 26-runner Curragh handicap (heavy), most recently didn't seem to get home over this trip at Gowran last month (soft); stamina concerns remain.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners The Grape Escape (1m including at 2; RPR 110) and The Turpinator (7f-1m including 2yo/AW; 99); dam placed 6f only start (63), half-sister to 6f Listed winner Rising Shadow out of maiden sister to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Deep Finesse; appealing pedigree, but stable doesn't have many 2yos go in first time out.
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8

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Nelson Bay

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Showed only glimmer of promise during five-race Flat career for Kevin Frost and makes stable/hurdle debut after 11-month absence.

66/1

10th

11

(11)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Bay

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Showed little in his first three starts (7f/1m) and beaten a very long way on handicap debut (amateur riders) at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in August; plenty of improvement required.

33/1

12th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Nelson Bay

11st 0lb

J: Mr Kevin Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Sold out of Marcus Tregoning's stable for 1,200gns after one run; mild improvement last time but doesn't look obviously well treated for handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 60

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has only beaten one home in each of her first two starts, firstly at Newbury (1m, heavy) and then at Southwell (7f, Tapeta); bred to be better than that and handicaps may give her more options.
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13th

11

(3)

14th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Dandelion Time

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield, pushed along after 2f

33/1

12th

11

(7)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Dandelion Time

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Only ran to a modest level in a 1m novice at Newbury in October (heavy) but she is bred to leave that well behind her in time; interesting to see how strong she is in the betting.

10/1

6th

5

(16)

22nd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

Dandelion Time

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

slowly away, towards rear, soon prominent, weakened 2f out (jockey said filly ran green under pressure)

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.50
Straight Forecast £43.42
Trifecta £645.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Florida

The Times:

Gentle

POSTDATA:

Al Alaali

Telegraph:

Merlin The Wizard

NEWMARKET:

Zafaan

The Star:

Ben Hamrash

D Express:

Gentle

RP Ratings:

Florida

TOPSPEED:

Florida

The Guardian:

Florida

Daily Mail:

Florida

Daily Mirror:

Florida

The Sun:

Florida

Daily Record:

Al Alaali