August 09 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

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

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.00
  • Place: £4.90

Form: 30

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise when third of nine on his Windsor debut (6f, good to firm) in June, but disappointed at Newbury (6f, good) last month; half-brother to an AW winner, but he needs to leave that latest effort behind and has the outside stall.
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3

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Has two 1m wins to his name on AW and returning to this surface in his favour after a low-key run at Newmarket last month; he had disappointed at Kempton on his previous start though and others appeal more.

14/1

11th

2

(12)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in May and has a 5lb lower mark on this return to turf; however, he's rated lower on grass for good reason and he was well beaten back on AW at Kempton last month; others are preferred.

14/1

5

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

Course scorer who posted a good fourth of eight in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap last month; he can make his presence felt once more.

8/1

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10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 65

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability despite finishing out of the frame in two starts on good to firm ground at Leicester (6f/7f) in June; may be one for nurseries after this, though.
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4th

2

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Goodwood

Ebts Guard

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has lots of form in major handicaps, including a good effort over C&D last year; consistent in the main but faces a stiffer assignment upped to Group level for the first time.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Defied a 5lb lower mark in the corresponding race 12 months ago; many good runs in defeat since then, including his fourth in the Royal Hunt Cup, and he is unlikely to be too far away.

7/1

9th

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Ebts Guard

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Currently in a consistent vein of form that ties him in with some of today's opponents; creditable third to Indalo at Sandown most recently; Goodwood record comprises a couple of second-place finishes at this meeting, including in this race last year; solid claims.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 when well-beaten last of ten on his debut in a Class 3 maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last month; needs to find a good deal more.
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3rd

8

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Swift Victory

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Looks better on the AW than turf on the evidence so far, including a win in a C&D nursery last November; again ran well here on last month's reappearance and no surprise if he makes an impact back at this venue.

11/2

7th

5

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:52 Haydock

Swift Victory

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

in rear

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
6-1 when fourth of nine on his Salisbury debut (7f, good to firm) in June; mixed messages from the form and the way he kept on there suggested he would appreciate further, but he still enters the reckoning.
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1st

3

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Crimson Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Decent 3yo who's enjoyed a revival round Chepstow of late, beating a subsequent winner off 7lb lower last month before following up a fortnight ago; every chance of completing the hat-trick.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Crimson Road

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Prevailed by 1l in C&D contest (good to firm) last month on only his fourth start for current yard; back up only 3lb he remains attractively handicapped on 3yo form; respected.

5/4

1st

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Crimson Road

10st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Losing run up to 14, but now 22lb below his last winning mark and showed a bit more when fourth of nine at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last time; that form is working out quite well and one to be interested in.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to Great Esteem (1m4f AW; RPR 99), half-brother to winners Broderie (1m1f-1m2f including AW/German Listed; 105) and Thread Of Silver (France, 7f); dam Group-placed French 1m winner (106), half-sister to Listed-placed 6.7f/7f winner Waitress; enough to like on pedigree and worth monitoring in the market for stable which often gets them ready first time.
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6th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Tapestry

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

1m win here in November off a 1lb lower mark; mixed record since returning from a 112-day break but not beaten far at Wolverhampton on penultimate start (8.6f; visored first time) and a subsequent Newmarket defeat excusable as he's yet to shine on turf; should be seen to better effect today.

8/1

3rd

5

(3)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Royal Tapestry

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Back in better form with visor applied at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; close fourth) last week; possibilities in the retained headgear, provided he's as effective back on turf (third attempt).

7/2

4th

1

(8)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Tapestry

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Twice below market expectations since being gelded, once on his Tapeta debut and then when tailed off as favourite on good to soft seven weeks ago (first-time cheekpieces replaced by a visor tonight); has it to prove now.

6/1

Form: 57

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some ability when fifth of eight on his Haydock debut (7f, good) in June and the third and fourth (twice) have won since, but he didn't progress when in midfield at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month; half-brother to a couple of AW winners so he can't be dismissed entirely.
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4

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Alice Haynes

Returned to form to win at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month, scoring at that venue for a third time; has shown ability on turf and is not ruled out but his 0-6 record on grass isn't particularly convincing.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dual course winner last year who's slid to a dangerous mark, being 5lb lower than when favourite for a similar race over C&D in January; said to have hung left when below market expectations last time and goes back to cheekpieces from a hood.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dual course winner last year who's slid to a dangerous mark, being 5lb lower than when favourite for a similar race over C&D in January; said to have hung left when below market expectations last time and goes back to cheekpieces from a hood.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
625,000gns yearling; half-brother to US 8.5f stakes winner Wonderful Justice; dam unraced sister to US 8.5f 2yo/1m1f dirt Grade 1 winner Carpe Diem and half-sister to US 8.5f AW 2yo Grade 1 winner J B's Thunder; plenty to like on pedigree and much respected on debut for stable with such a good record with 2yo newcomers.
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5th

6

(1)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Important Role

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Dubawi colt who cost 625,000gns as a yearling; disappointing favourite in C&D contest two months ago, never landing a blow; however, seemed green and should leave that effort behind; one for the shortlist.

7/2

7th

4

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Important Role

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

625,000gns yearling; half-brother to US 8.5f stakes winner Wonderful Justice; dam unraced sister to US 8.5f 2yo/1m1f dirt Grade 1 winner Carpe Diem and half-sister to US 8.5f AW 2yo Grade 1 winner J B's Thunder; plenty to like on pedigree and much respected on debut for stable with such a good record with 2yo newcomers.

11/10

Form: 05

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability despite finishing tenth of 13 on his Chelmsford debut (6f, Polytrack) last month and was only beaten just over 2l when fifth of nine at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) six days ago; needs this for a mark, though he has already shown enough to suggest he could figure in this field.
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1st

2

(2)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Test Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Didn't hit the target immediately once handicapping, but did it nicely at Salisbury (7f, good) six days ago; probably still has more to offer and a major player despite the penalty.

10/11

1st

5

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:30 Salisbury

Test Of Love

9st 6lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Three quick runs last summer before being gelded and put away; came clear with the winner when edged out at Pontefract (6f, soft) and appeared to be crying out for today's trip when done for toe at Newcastle; 3lb higher for this but thereabouts.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:30 Salisbury

Test Of Love

9st 6lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Three quick runs last summer before being gelded and put away; came clear with the winner when edged out at Pontefract (6f, soft) and appeared to be crying out for today's trip when done for toe at Newcastle; 3lb higher for this but thereabouts.

4/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,500gns foal, 2,500gns yearling; half-brother to winners Mickey The Steel (5f/6f including AW; RPR 94), Red Gunner (7f-1m2f including 2yo/AW; 78), Global Exceed (5f-1m including 2yo; 75) and Thorios (Italian 6.5f 2yo); dam 6f-1m winner (including 2yo/US 7f stakes; 110); would be a very rare winning 2yo newcomer for the stable.
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4

(2)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Barato

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

0-9; fourth in a classified at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last month; failed to back that up here 16 days later, but that was 1m4f and his best result (last January) was over this C&D; inconsistent but a case can be made.

13/2

8th

10

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Barato

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Simon Dow

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

11/1

8th

10

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Barato

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Simon Dow

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Rushford (11.4f/1m6f; RPR 84) and Reiver Law (Greek 5f-1m); dam 1m4f winner (71), half-sister to 8.4f AW winner Stonor Lady out of half-sister to French 1m2f Group 3 winner Tuesday's Special; stable not known for winning 2yo newcomers.
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13th

14

(13)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Pagan King

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Showed no improvement upped to 1m4f at Lingfield (AW) on handicap/seasonal debut; form remains poor.

33/1

7th

10

(2)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Pagan King

8st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Achieved very little in 7f novice events last year; gelded over the winter; may be better suited by a 1m4f handicap but holds dismal form claims as things stand.

25/1

7th

10

(2)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Pagan King

8st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Achieved very little in 7f novice events last year; gelded over the winter; may be better suited by a 1m4f handicap but holds dismal form claims as things stand.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m 2yo/1m4f winner (RPR 96), sister to 1m6f winner Rose Camira, half-sister to 1m2f winner Harold Lloyd out of 11.6f/1m4f winning sister to US 1m1f Grade 3 winner Roman Dynasty; worth a market check though his pedigree suggests he may come into his own over further.
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11th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Imminent Victory

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Patrick Owens

Dam 1m 2yo/1m4f winner (RPR 96), sister to 1m6f winner Rose Camira, half-sister to 1m2f winner Harold Lloyd out of 11.6f/1m4f winning sister to US 1m1f Grade 3 winner Roman Dynasty; worth a market check though his pedigree suggests he may come into his own over further.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £200.10
Straight Forecast £228.23
Trifecta £3857.10

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