April 05 / 18.05 Kempton (AW)

18.05

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

Form: 66-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed clear promise in both runs for Marcus Tregoning last autumn (1m on ground slower than good); open to improvement and interesting to see the market vibes now starting out for Roger Varian (same owners).
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3rd

8

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Island Star

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) last spring and was third in all three subsequent turf handicaps (1m-1m2f); gelded during 11-month absence; has possibilities if fully tuned up.

8/1

3rd

8

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Island Star

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) last spring and was third in all three subsequent turf handicaps (1m-1m2f); gelded during 11-month absence; has possibilities if fully tuned up.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Frankel; first foal of a Grade 2 turf winner in the US, herself from a strong family; represents a top stable and he needs serious consideration in this field.
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11th

2

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Jeff Koons

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Scored twice in Qatar for these connections; question mark about ground softer than good, despite the official going at Goodwood last time when he was second in a strong conditions stakes; in good form in Britain on last three outings now but that does not mean he looks well handicapped.

11/1

2nd

9

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Jeff Koons

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Below form two years ago on sole start on softer than good (soft); scored twice (1m2f/11.5f) in Qatar for these connections; looked in top form in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m; eighth) and Listed race at Sandown (1m2f; third of six) on last two outings but a fair bit extra is needed to win this.

25/1

4

(5)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Jeff Koons

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Has scored twice in Qatar for current connections; came up short in Listed grade returned to British soil but ran creditably in the Royal Hunt Cup since; difficult task at the weights returned to this level.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
175,000euros foal, 250,000gns 2yo; dam a Listed 6f winner (RPR 106); likely type on paper and making her debut in a race lacking depth.
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3rd

4

(1)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Thirsk

Wind In Your Sails

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, going easily up the centre over 2f out, went third over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

6/1

4th

7

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Wind In Your Sails

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made the running for her Thirsk novice win two starts ago (1m, good to firm) but under different tactics she never got competitive at Chester (1m2f+ handicap, good to soft); remains open to improvement back on drier terrain.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£65,000 yearling; half-brother to five winners, notably Term Of Endearment (Group placed; RPR 106); dam a Listed winner (103); appealing pedigree and interesting to see how he goes in the betting (prominent owners first runner with this yard).
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14th

6

(8)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Covert Legend

9st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

AW winner in Britain posted a solid effort on Irish and stable debut at the Curragh in June but hasn't gone on from that; down the field over C&D on latest and same mark now; visor worn that day discarded; needs more.

18/1

8th

11

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Covert Legend

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ordinary form in Britain, just sole 1m AW win to his name; seasonal/stable debut fourth over 1m4f at the Curragh, in this grade, was very good (travelled well and stuck on well) and quite likely he 'bounced' eight days later at Carlisle; has tried different headgear and visor now goes; trainer seems adept at improving recruits.

8/1

20/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green and well beaten in two 7f novices on turf last September; gelded over the winter; capable of better but likely that progress will coincide with a move into handicaps.
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8th

8

(8)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashmore

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

slightly awkward start, in rear

25/1

9th

10

(4)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Ashmore

10st 8lb

J: Mr Abel O’Gorman

T: Alice Haynes

Only beaten a neck on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last May, but hasn't built on it and now 0-15; hood returns, but has plenty to prove including stamina.

33/1

7th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Ashmore

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders

4/1

Form: 90-

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just modest form in her two 7f runs last autumn; bred to do much better at some point but still not easily recommended.
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7th

11

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angel Of Peace

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

prominent

10/1

6th

13

(13)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Angel Of Peace

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, prominent, led 1f out, headed and weakened inside final 110yds

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 33-1 for her belated Chelmsford debut (1m) last month, but showed promise in being beaten around 3l into fifth of ten; should improve but likely she'll need to.
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3rd

3

(5)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders but raced wide early, headway to lead after 2f

3/1

4th

7

(11)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

slowly into stride, midfield, some headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

14/1

5th

10

(13)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

16/1

Form: 0/57-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Her standout effort came when fifth of 15 at Naas last May (1m, good; visored) but she was always well positioned there and it stands head and shoulders above her other three runs, including her stable debut 32 days ago; headgear absent again today and she has plenty to prove.
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12th

11

(2)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lucky Mascot

8st 11lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Brett Johnson

awkward start and slowly into stride, always behind

66/1

13th

7

(12)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Lucky Mascot

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start, always behind

25/1

13th

5

(10)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Lucky Mascot

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

Regressive ex-Irish maiden who was struggling to get competitive when last seen during the height of summer.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Badly in need of the experience when eighth of nine in a 7f maiden at Newcastle seven weeks ago; bred to do better at some point.
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9

(5)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Patriots Choice

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

led

10/1

7th

7

(2)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Ripon

Patriots Choice

9st 0lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Has beaten just one opponent in three starts at increasing odds; lowly mark for his handicap debut but only of interest if the market speaks in his favour; trainer also represented by Blue Antares.

7/1

9th

3

(7)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Patriots Choice

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Charlie Johnston

Obvious signs of inexperience in both AW starts (7f, Newcastle/1m, Kempton), so it's a bit of a guessing game as to exactly how long it will take for things to click; difficult to fancy on that limited evidence.

33/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 399 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outperformed his 100-1 odds when fourth of 12 in a C&D novice 13 months ago (beaten under 8l); subsequent absence offputting and likely best watched on stable debut (same owner).
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4

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Added to his excellent course record with two more wins this year, including this trip; another excellent effort here when chasing home Gamrai over 1m3f in March, with next-time-out winners behind in third/fourth; fair fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f) when last seen in June and much respected back at Kempton.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Added to his excellent Kempton record with wins over 1m3f and 1m4f this year; another cracking effort there when chasing home the progressive Gamrai over 1m3f in March; probably worth ignoring a recent run on turf but his peak AW form (including all wins) has been achieved on Polytrack.

16/1

13th

9

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Fine from 1m to 1m4f; has won on turf but the AW looks more his scene and especially Kempton where he beat all bar a handicap snip the last time; back on grass others look safer.

10/1

Non-runners

Whitcombe Rockstar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £5.55

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Jeff Koons

POSTDATA:

Swing To The Stars

SPOTLIGHT:

Island Star

The Guardian:

Swing To The Stars

Daily Mirror:

Swing To The Stars

The Times:

Jeff Koons

Telegraph:

Jeff Koons

Daily Mail:

Jeff Koons

D Express:

Jeff Koons

The Sun:

Jeff Koons

The Star:

Jeff Koons

Daily Record:

Jeff Koons