September 09 / 13.35 Kempton (AW)

13.35

Standard To Slow

Unibet September Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £51039
  • 1m 3f 219y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Unibet September Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 51-325

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Last six starts have been at Group 1 level, including a win in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft) last October; solid efforts in his first two outings after returning in the spring, but off 80 days since finishing fifth of six in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good); favoured by the race conditions and has winning form on AW (Tapeta), but has never attempted this far before.
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8th

1

(8)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Bay Bridge

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened from 2f out, dropped to last over 1f out

5/1

1st

2

(2)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Bay Bridge

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Last six starts have been at Group 1 level, including a win in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft) last October; solid efforts in his first two outings after returning in the spring, but off 80 days since finishing fifth of six in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good); favoured by the race conditions and has winning form on AW (Tapeta), but has never attempted this far before.

Evs

5th

2

(5)

21st Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Bay Bridge

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

1l second in this race last year (good to firm; 10-11 favourite) when caught out by a fine front-running ride on the winner; beat Adayar and My Prospero to win the Champion Stakes over C&D (good to soft) last October and he had to wait for a clear run when close second to Luxembourg in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh (10.5f, good) last month; key player.

3/1

11/2

Form: 33-331 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Record around here reads 313, the win coming over this trip as a 3yo; returned to winning form in a Windsor Listed event (11.4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and although more will be needed to take this, he can't be dismissed entirely back here; stable won this with Hamish two years ago.
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4th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Candleford

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Ran respectably in Group 3 events the last twice; creditable second in this race two years ago but faces a difficult task on ratings today and has never won above Listed level.

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Candleford

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

7yo who's been lightly raced in recent years; won one Listed race last May (made all) and another at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) this July before his respectable, front-running third of five in Group 3 at Goodwood two weeks ago; there's a stamina query (after two attempts at 1m6f in 2022) and he may well need to show his best form for nearly two years.

7/2

3rd

4

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

13:20 Goodwood

Candleford

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

7yo who's been lightly raced in recent years; has never raced on soft and not seen on good to soft since he was a bit below his best in this race in 2023; won one Listed race last May (made all) and another four weeks ago but he probably needs to return to 2023 form if he's to be competitive today.

5/1

14/1

Form: 071-36 D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Group 3 level over 1m4f at Newbury (good/heavy) last year; ran with credit on his return there in April, but a modest effort at Chester (1m5f, soft) 19 days later and not seen since; fifth of nine in only AW start here (1m2f) as a 3yo; others make more appeal.
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1st

2

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Max Vega

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

raced in second

10/1

9th

7

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Max Vega

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Max Vega

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

20/1

25/1

Form: 411-68 CD

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Nothing to prove with regard to the suitability of the track having won three times over 1m3f/1m4f here last year; well held in both starts after returning in April (including back here) and has been off for another 132 days since; this a tough race in which to try and bounce back.
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1

26th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Belloccio

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer, six wins, including two Listed and the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, rated 108 at his peak; maiden hurdle winner 12 months ago, best effort when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Irancy in a 2m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter; struggled over a longer tip in a Punchestown Grade 1.

15/8

1

26th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Belloccio

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer, six wins, including two Listed and the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, rated 108 at his peak; maiden hurdle winner 12 months ago, best effort when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Irancy in a 2m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter; struggled over a longer tip in a Punchestown Grade 1.

15/8

6th

1

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Belloccio

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer who got his act together over hurdles when third (beaten roughly 2l) in the Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month, form that received a timely form boost on Tuesday with Grade 1 success for Irancy; quite possibly more to come at this trip (half-brother's best form at 2m4f) and not one to put a line through.

33/1

25/1

Form: 0/21/3 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Record on the AW reads 121, his latest win coming in a Listed contest over C&D in November 2021; was returning from 656 days off when a creditable third of seven in a Group 3 at Newbury (1m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago, but although the run should have brought him on he has a bit to find in this company.
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0

3

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

Shandoz

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, raced in second, pulled up after 4f, lost action

13/2

5th

6

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Shandoz

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Record on the AW reads 121, his latest win coming in a Listed contest over C&D in November 2021; was returning from 656 days off when a creditable third of seven in a Group 3 at Newbury (1m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago, but although the run should have brought him on he has a bit to find in this company.

25/1

3rd

4

(7)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Shandoz

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Missed most of 2021 and all of 2022, this being his first run for 656 days; regular progress in his last two campaigns (the exception on soft ground) and graduated from handicaps to a 1m4f AW Listed win when last seen; going beyond 1m4f should suit if he's sufficiently tuned up and that's not ruled out from this yard; needs a close look.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 10-221 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive colt who gained his biggest success so far when beating Adayar by more than 4l in the Group 2 Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in July; has a 5lb penalty for that and is unraced on the AW, but he is a half-brother to a dual winner around here and the stable has won five of the last eight runnings (including with the likes of Enable and Mostahdaf); highly respected.
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9th

5

(1)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Israr

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record of 321 since wearing blinkers, most recently landing the Wolferton at Royal Ascot (1m2f Listed, good to firm) where he won well and looked better than ever; headgear retained; faces a stiffer task on first Group 1 attempt and owner's retained rider Jim Crowley prefers Alflaila.

33/1

1st

9

(8)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Israr

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Group 2 winner (1m4f) last term; beaten favourite in two runs in Britain with blinkers added this spring but he ran right up to his best when second to Passenger in 1m2f Chester Group 2 (good to firm; also acts on heavy) last time, with the pair well clear; solid chance.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

10th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Israr

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, prominent, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds

7/2

Form: 2211-1 D

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Eight wins from 11 starts in Chile, four of them at Group 1 level (one courtesy of the stewards) the latest of which was in El Derby (1m4f, good) in February; 2-2 on dirt and fascinating to see how he fares if ready to roll on debut for a stable with such a fine recent record in this race.
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8th

6

(7)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Fortino

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John & Thady Gosden

Eight wins from 11 starts in Chile, four of the wins at Group 1 level (one courtesy of the stewards) and the latest in El Derby (1m4f, good) in February; 10-1 for stable/British debut in Group 3 at Kempton (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago but came a detached last of seven; cheekpieces go on today.

33/1

7th

7

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Fortino

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Eight wins from 11 starts in Chile, four of them at Group 1 level (one courtesy of the stewards) the latest of which was in El Derby (1m4f, good) in February; 2-2 on dirt and fascinating to see how he fares if ready to roll on debut for a stable with such a fine recent record in this race.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £9.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bay Bridge

SPOTLIGHT:

Israr

Daily Mirror:

Candleford

Daily Mail:

Fortino

The Sun:

Israr

Daily Record:

Candleford

POSTDATA:

Bay Bridge

NEWMARKET:

Bay Bridge

The Times:

Bay Bridge

Telegraph:

Bay Bridge

The Guardian:

Bay Bridge

D Express:

Bay Bridge

The Star:

Bay Bridge