January 10 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.20
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 637-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in both hurdles starts for new stable; showed ability in three Flat races in France, notably when placed at Dieppe (1m7f), and that form gives him plausible claims returned to this code.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Running The Game

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally very disappointing since 1m3f Kempton novice win on British Flat debut in January 2024, but has become well handicapped and is likely to have entered a few notebooks when keeping on steadily from the rear for sixth in recent Chelmsford race won by Arcadian Nights; watch the betting.

13/2

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut in similar event at Lingfield (1m2f) four weeks ago, keeping-on fourth; the runner-up has boosted the form with a good effort in Listed grade since; leading player at the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Birthday Angel

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

Opened his account in similar event over C&D (good to soft) last week, scoring comfortably and taking well to Brighton at the first attempt; 5lb penalty puts him on future mark; respected.

7/2

5

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:15 Brighton

Birthday Angel

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

16-race maiden; fared no better than fourth in 2025, hanging left-handed under pressure at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; others appear to have more to offer.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7-

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with a glimmer of promise, albeit without landing a blow, in 1m2f contest at Chelmsford last month; bare form is modest but he may improve with the experience under his belt.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(5)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Reason To Pass

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

led, soon took keen hold and went well clear

50/1

6th

7

(3)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Reason To Pass

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Has raced over a range of trips for both yards and not yet played a part, including in handicaps on last five starts.

50/1

9th

3

(8)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reason To Pass

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold

25/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in two bumpers; already an 8yo and brings poor claims to this change of code.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:15 Uttoxeter

Amico Amore

11st 4lb

J: Kai Lenihan

T: Gary Hanmer

Showed poor form (bumpers/Flat) for Lisa Williamson; remains with same owner; needs a massive step forward.

100/1

2

(1)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

15:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amico Amore

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

8yo who was tailed off in two bumpers in 2022 and he's struggled in two Flat runs (1m3f/1m) this winter; can only be watched.

100/1

7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Amico Amore

10st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten a very long way in two bumpers at the end of 2022 and although fourth of eight in a Kempton novice (1m3f, Polytrack; 250-1) this month, was still beaten around 17l; little appeal.

66/1

100/1

Form: 50-

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest effort in sole run for Roger Varian, then ran dismally (trailed home last) in the Lingfield race won by Popcorn Magic; opposed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Green Go

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

dwelt start, prominent, niggled along after 2f, reminders when pressed leader 4f out, lost position over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, tailed off

20/1

5th

5

(5)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Green Go

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Modest effort in sole run for Roger Varian, then ran dismally (trailed home last) in the Lingfield race won by Popcorn Magic; opposed.

100/1

4

(9)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:26 Lingfield (AW)

Green Go

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Beaten 7.5l into fifth in a 7f Leicester maiden in May (sole run for Roger Varian); changed hands for only 1,000gns in September.

50/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hard to fancy having shown nothing (tailed-off last) in bumper on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(3)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Spun Silver

9st 4lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

slowly away

66/1

11th

8

25th Nov 2023

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

15:23 Huntingdon

Spun Silver

11st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Sylvester Kirk

22,000gns yearling; second foal; dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo/7.5f winner (RPR 93); Flat yard 0-2 in bumpers recent seasons.

20/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 1/

Last run: 675 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor results over hurdles for Gary Moore in Britain; recorded a wide-margin Flat win (2m1f) on sole outing in France and looks interesting returned to his code on debut for Adam West.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Stenatee

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Stayed well when winning on Flat in France in 2022; struggled over hurdles in Britain and pulled up on Irish debut at Roscommon after going too fast in the first half of the race.

25/1

6

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:38 Roscommon

Stenatee

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat winner in France was disappointing over hurdles in UK and can't be fancied.

200/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Led inside the final half-furlong to make a winning debut at Lingfield (1m2f) in November, leaving the impression this longer distance will suit; open to progress and warrants respect under 7lb penalty.
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No / Draw
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0

2

(1)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Popcorn Magic

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

slowly away

Evs

7

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:26 Lingfield (AW)

Popcorn Magic

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

By Mastercraftsman and the second foal of an unraced half-sister to 5f Group 1 (King's Stand and Abbaye) winner Goldream; major stable; heed the market signals.

10/1

Form: 0/3-

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced filly; only a modest third in small field at Wolverhampton (9.5f) when last seen but, judged on dam's side, may improve for this longer trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Chat

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Jonathan Portman

Lightly raced; fourth of six in a C&D novice (80-1; beaten 7.5l) last month; cheekpieces are applied for handicap debut at a realistic level.

12/1

4th

2

(3)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Chat

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Twice-raced filly; only a modest third in small field here (9.5f) when last seen but, judged on dam's side, may improve for this longer trip; still looks more of a minor handicap prospect though.

25/1

9

(9)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

River Chat

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Twice-raced filly; only a modest third in small field at Wolverhampton (9.5f) when last seen but, judged on dam's side, may improve for this longer trip.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.10
Straight Forecast £34.03
Trifecta £170.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Popcorn Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Birthday Angel

The Times:

Popcorn Magic

Telegraph:

Popcorn Magic

The Guardian:

Popcorn Magic

D Express:

Popcorn Magic

Daily Mirror:

Popcorn Magic

The Sun:

Popcorn Magic

The Star:

Popcorn Magic

Daily Record:

Popcorn Magic

RP RATINGS:

Birthday Angel

LAMBOURN:

Birthday Angel

Daily Mail:

Birthday Angel