March 29 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

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

  • Prize money: £5940
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to two winners for his owner; duly showed promise (close second over 6f) at Newcastle on debut, having started favourite; now goes in tongue-tie; respected with progress on the cards.
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4th

4

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Alpha Zulu

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

7/2

4th

11

(14)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Alpha Zulu

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Won his novice here over 6f (first-time tongue-tie that's been retained since) but he dropped to last on final start at Windsor and now goes handicapping off what's probably a harsh mark; cheekpieces added on first run over 7f.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:05 Windsor

Alpha Zulu

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Ferguson

Beaten at odds-on at Newcastle on his racecourse debut (6f) and probably didn't have to improve on that runner-up effort to win a 6f novice at Kempton 137 days ago (tongue-tied for the first time); open to improvement and a wind operation since last seen could help matters; solid contender.

5/2

2nd
10 (5)
Peony

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 29- BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f last September, finishing second at Salisbury then disappointing favourite in conditions event at Newbury; failed to settle last time and may benefit from this drop in trip; leading player judged on her debut effort and remains of interest.
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3rd

2

(3)

15th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Peony

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Only blip this season came on her penultimate run but she bounced back from that on the return to 7f at York (good to firm) when fourth of 18 from a difficult position; still lightly raced (especially at this trip) and can do better.

9/2

4th

17

(11)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Peony

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Progressive in 6f handicaps on AW and good to firm turf in May and June but down the field at Newmarket last month; fair second to Eximious over 7f at Salisbury last year but this will need greater depths of stamina.

28/1

9th

10

(1)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:05 Newmarket (July)

Peony

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

towards rear of midfield, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous

5/1

3rd
6 (7)

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; Profitable half-brother to five winners, notably New Energy (7f 2yo/Irish 2,000 runner-up); dam French 9.5f/1m4f winner; interesting newcomer, especially if strong in the betting.
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No Results Found

Form: 65422-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-8 last year for Fozzy Stack; however, ran well in Naas handicap and Curragh maiden dropped back to sprinting the last twice; sold for 62,000gns since; major player on the figures.
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11th

6

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Well treated on the pick of his form, the latest when second of eight off 7lb higher at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but not matched that form since and is just 2-32.

12/1

4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

None too consistent but both his wins have come over C&D and he does seem well suited by the track; on a good mark back from four months off and a big run would be no surprise, for all his propensity to miss the break is a nagging concern.

9/2

8

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

McCauleys Tavern

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf; runner-up off 4lb higher at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he was comfortably held over C&D in a 0-58 36 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Achieved only a modest RPR at Chelmsford (7f) two weeks ago but seemed in need of the outing/experience; from a family that has served her connections well; should improve.
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5th

8

(4)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Heddewigii

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Achieved only a modest RPR at Chelmsford (7f) two weeks ago but seemed in need of the outing/experience; from a family that has served her connections well; should improve.

16/1

7th

7

(11)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Heddewigii

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Half-sister to winners I'm Available (7f-1m including AW; RPR 91), Ocala (1m/1m2f; 89) and Night Law (5f-6f including 2yo; 76); dam 5f-6f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; 111) closely related to 5f-6f winner Elkhorn, is granddaughter of 1m2f Group 3 winner; outside draw possibly not ideal for a newcomer, but enough to like on pedigree and wouldn't need to be anything special to make an impact on debut for in-form yard.

11/2

6th
2 (10)
Exorbitant

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; by Exceed And Excel; dam US 8.5f turf winner (including stakes/also Group placed in Ireland as 2yo) out of 1m winner; check the betting.
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6th

8

(2)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exorbitant

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Second in a C&D novice in May; also ran well when third of ten at Kempton last month and perhaps unsuited by the drop back to 5f on turf last time; eased slightly in grade; not ruled out.

5/1

4th

4

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Exorbitant

9st 5lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Only his sixth start when under 2l away at Kempton (6f) two weeks ago; questionable whether he has the speed for this first run over 5f but at least comes here after a good run.

5/2

3rd

8

(6)

30th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Exorbitant

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Best form when a close second of five in a novice at Wolverhampton in May; comfortably held in his two handicaps (6f/7f) and hard to warm to at the minute.

9/1

Form: 5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sire and dam were sprinters; evidently takes after his parents as he appeared a non-stayer over 7f here on debut, nevertheless showing signs of ability; open to improvement dropped in trip.
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11th

5

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Finished behind a couple of these over 5f here (good) three weeks ago, a race he had won the previous year; more needed.

12/1

5th

4

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not the most consistent and officially rated 4lb inferior to stablemate Mister Sandman, but his sole turf success came in this race last year when sent off 14-1; interesting with the cheekpieces back on.

7/1

7th

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a 5.5f classified on the first of his two visits to Brighton (last summer) but ran poorly in the other; latest start was easily his best in 2026 but that was in March and he's inconsistent.

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran her 66-1 odds in 7f novice event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago, finishing 7l third and faring best of the newcomers; however, set for minor honours at best unless she improves.
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7th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mine That Ship

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Wigham

0-11, though 7f has looked too far at Southwell the last twice and she is 2lb lower than when just beaten on stable debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) the time before, when back from seven months off; interesting with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

12/1

7th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mine That Ship

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Wigham

0-11, though 7f has looked too far at Southwell the last twice and she is 2lb lower than when just beaten on stable debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) the time before, when back from seven months off; interesting with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

12/1

9th

3

(10)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Mine That Ship

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

4yo maiden who ran well (close second) over 6f at Chelmsford on stable/seasonal debut; lesser effort over this C&D since; may need a drop back in trip.

10/1

Form: 66

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Polytrack debutante who needs to improve markedly on her two Tapeta efforts; looks a handicap prospect.
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11th

11

(3)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Dame Laura Knight

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ian Williams

Sister to Thrave, who is among today's opponents; best AW effort (close third behind subsequent winners) came over 1m; has appeared to find 7f and 1m2f unsuitable since switched to turf; interesting returned to what may prove her optimum distance.

7/1

6th

9

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

19:45 Salisbury

Dame Laura Knight

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Ian Williams

Made the frame in two AW handicaps this spring (1m/8.6f) but was safely held in basement-grade classified on last month's turf debut (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces); clearly needs to do much better over new trip here.

10/1

50/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW debutant who needs to improve plenty on his 2yo turf efforts and looks the type to find better opportunities when handicapping.
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13th

15

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Milvus

8st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Denis Coakley

prominent on outer

20/1

6th

11

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Milvus

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

led, headed but clear with one other after 5f

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.60
Straight Forecast £7.23
Trifecta £28.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alpha Zulu

The Times:

McCauley's Tavern

The Guardian:

Peony

POSTDATA:

Alpha Zulu

NEWMARKET:

Alpha Zulu

Telegraph:

Alpha Zulu

Daily Mail:

Alpha Zulu

The Sun:

Alpha Zulu

Daily Record:

Alpha Zulu

D Express:

McCauley's Tavern

Daily Mirror:

McCauley's Tavern

The Star:

McCauley's Tavern