August 07 / 17.55 Kempton (AW)

17.55

Standard To Slow

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

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

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 71 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts in May, latest upped to 7f at Haydock where he improved sharply on debut effort and beat the subsequent Superlative Stakes runner-up; this Dubawi colt sets a useful standard.
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7th

7

(5)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Yaroogh

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Four wins during his progressive juvenile campaign, including on Polytrack and in a Listed race in October; below best in Qatar in February but he's a player if tapping back into his 2yo promise.

9/2

7th

7

(5)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Yaroogh

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Four wins during his progressive juvenile campaign, including on Polytrack and in a Listed race in October; below best in Qatar in February but he's a player if tapping back into his 2yo promise.

9/2

2nd

9

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Yaroogh

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, led, going best over 2f out, headed post, just failed

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns foal; by Pinatubo; closely related to 7f 2yo winner La Barrosa (including Group 3), half-brother to four winners; dam Group-placed 7f 2yo winner; likely type on breeding.
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9th

10

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Sheikh Raj

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Richard Hughes

Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well.

8/1

2nd

3

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sheikh Raj

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-7 but he's had only three starts for this stable; ran well to split two more prominently ridden rivals at Southwell (7f, AW) in August and did his best work late on when third of 11 in a Class 4 at Ayr (7f, soft) latest; strong claims with the return to 1m likely to suit on switch back to AW.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000euros yearling, 125,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Zarak half-brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Larder Lake, out of a well-related maiden; major stable; heed the market signals.
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2nd

3

(8)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Chemical

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

led, increased tempo from 2f out, headed and kept on but no extra inside final furlong

3/1

2nd

3

(8)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Chemical

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

led

3/1

5th

2

(1)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chemical

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Placed in two Kempton novices (7f, Polytrack) in August; held on turf in both starts since, albeit with the latest in a Class 2 nursery at York (1m, soft); off three months (gelded) and he's a player in this company.

2/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; King Of Change half-brother to eight winners, notably Tobann (7f including Group 3); sole newcomer for a triply represented yard; market instructive.
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1st

3

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

River King

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark upped to 1m2f at Windsor last June; gelded prior to finishing second on his reappearance/handicap debut 11 days ago (1m2f, good to soft), pulling clear with the winner having travelled strongly; a 3lb rise won't help but he isn't fully exposed and returning to 1m shouldn't be an issue.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

River King

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Lightly raced 4yo; frequently up against subsequently much higher-rated rivals when in the frame first four starts then justified short odds when comfortably making all in Windsor novice (good to firm) upped to this trip in June; didn't look entirely straightforward that day so subsequent gelding operation may have sharpened his pencil and he's of obvious interest on this reappearance/handicap debut.

10/11

1st

2

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

River King

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten favourite over 1m at Nottingham and Chelmsford (AW) last month but continues to show consistent form (record reads 4323); good chance in this field, provided he stays the new trip.

Evs

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by New Bay out of a maiden half-sister to winners Calyx (6f including 2yo Group 2) and Coppice (1m Listed); from a typically smart Juddmonte family; interesting contender.
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2nd

3

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Calla Lagoon

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden at Ascot (7f) last September; second but comfortably held in Listed race here (1m, also soft) the following month; encouraging fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (10.5f) on his May return but only mid-division when 18-1 for Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, also good) 12 weeks later; still of interest in just his second handicap.

5/2

7th

3

(12)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Calla Lagoon

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a maiden at Ascot (7f, soft) last September on the second of his three 2yo starts and best form when he reappeared with fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (1m1f, good) in May; improvement needed on handicap debut but he is in good hands to progress and is not ruled out.

12/1

4th

1

(6)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Calla Lagoon

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f, no extra inside final furlong

9/2

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar type to stablemate Commander Flavius having been a 33-1 shot on debut; comfortably held in that Sandown race (7f) and may be one for nurseries later on.
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2nd

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Cristo

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Both wins have been at Chelmsford AW (1m2f) last spring; progression has stalled this year but handicap mark has reflected that and he finished third of eight at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) two weeks ago; his turn is near but not sure drop back to 1m will be in his favour.

7/1

3rd

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Cristo

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Went back-to-back over 1m2f on Chelmsford's AW around this time last year; winless since and latest eighth of ten at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) didn't suggest he's about to capitalise on a declining mark; a handicapping case can be made, though.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman half-brother to five winners, notably Royal Marine (7f/1m 2yo including Group 1) and Secret Ambition (7f/1m including UAE dirt Group 2); dam well related; respected debutant.
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2nd

4

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Fifth Column

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

1m winner at Newmarket and York last summer but failed to shine on last two outings, when co-second favourite for the C&D Cambridgeshire on first occasion; only mid-division when 13-2 in the Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago but not beaten far and the draw looked a problem; not ruled out.

8/1

11th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Fifth Column

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par on his last two 3yo starts but he'd previously won competitive 1m events at Newmarket and York (both good to firm) in the summer, and he did well to prevail at York after having to wait for a run; only 3lb higher here and he'll be a major player if ready to roll after six months off.

10/1

10

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Fifth Column

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

3yo who won good handicaps this summer at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) and York (1m, good to firm); underwhelming when mid-division in the Cambridgeshire three weeks ago, even allowing for the 1m1f trip, but he's not written off in view of his previous abundant promise.

8/1

10/1

Form: 82

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good effort over 6f here four weeks ago on second start, beating all bar a filly who had performed creditably at Royal Ascot the time before; likely to stay this extra furlong; major player.
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6th

6

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Tiete

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harry Charlton

midfield but in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:35 Yarmouth

Tiete

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Harry Charlton

Trainer not yet got going with 2yos in 2024 but this filly looked unlucky not to go closer still on nursery debut at Newbury (7f, good to firm) recently; holds leading claims under James Doyle, who's enjoying a good month.

7/2

2nd

1

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newbury

Tiete

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Charlton

in touch with leaders, short of room over 2f out, headway from over 1f out, switched left then kept on inside final furlong, went second final strides

11/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutant by Kingman and the first foal of a maiden who is closely related to Oaks winner Talent and from family of Oaks winner Bireme; stable also runs Chemical; check the betting.
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4th

7

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

The Lost King

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive over 7f-8.6f on AW this year, on last two starts winning the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton and close third at the AW Championships at Newcastle; turf mark has been raised in tandem, which leaves him with marked improvement to find in this sphere, but he needs a second look.

7/1

3rd

8

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Lost King

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

The form of his Kempton win (7f) in January could hardly have worked out better and he raised his game again to win the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; still not fully exposed and he is a leading contender up 5lb.

9/2

1st

6

(11)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Lost King

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo who returned from a 202-day break (gelded during the absence) to win a 7f handicap at Kempton in January, finishing off strongly (form worked out extremely well); only second over 1m last time but the tactical nature of that race may not have suited; still looks on a dangerous mark and he's one of two strong contenders for Andrew Balding.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recorded a duck egg in big field at Newbury (7f) having been easy to back; showed signs of greenness and may do better in due course, perhaps in handicaps.
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9th

8

(11)

28th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Commander Flavius

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to make the frame from five starts but is in good hands and may do better with first-time blinkers applied.

14/1

9th

8

(11)

28th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Commander Flavius

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to make the frame from five starts but is in good hands and may do better with first-time blinkers applied.

14/1

8th

8

(5)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Commander Flavius

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Not solid on 2yo form, albeit was possibly unsuited by heavy ground the last twice; gelded over the winter and may do better this term.

20/1

50/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 140,000gns as a yearling but came home last of 15 finishers at Newbury (7f) for an inauspicious debut; fitting of tongue-tie needs to make a huge difference.
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12th

5

(12)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Clare Hobson

0-8 but he was only beaten 2l in a 7f handicap here last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous if he can find something extra back in trip.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

0-7; wasn't beaten far when seventh of nine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but better is still needed.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Six-race maiden who has been down the field in two starts (at about 1m) since joining this stable; drops back to 7f; best watched.

33/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000euros yearling; brother to Italian 1m winner Sogno Giallorosso, half-brother to three winners, notably Beringer (7f-1m2f including 2yo); yard not associated with 2yo scorers.
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19th

12

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.

14/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bishopton

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won C&D maiden last summer before following up over the same trip in Down Royal handicap; back to that level of form on latest when strong-finishing 1/2l off an all-the-way winner here over 6f in December; back up to career-high mark but return to 7f to suit and respected.

8/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds poor claims, having finished last of nine at Thirsk (7f); others are readily preferred.
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6th

5

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Angel Express

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

Has beaten one rival in three starts; first-time tongue-tie is fitted; she steps up in trip on handicap debut and big improvement required.

16/1

11th

12

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Salisbury

Angel Express

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear

100/1

13th

12

(12)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Kempton (AW)

Angel Express

8st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Holds poor claims, having finished last of nine at Thirsk (7f); others are readily preferred.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.00
Straight Forecast £25.53
Trifecta £137.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yaroogh

Daily Mail:

Fifth Column

POSTDATA:

Tiete

D Express:

Calla Lagoon

Daily Mirror:

Fifth Column

Daily Record:

Fifth Column

The Star:

Tiete

RP RATINGS:

Yaroogh

The Times:

Yaroogh

Telegraph:

Yaroogh

The Guardian:

Yaroogh

The Sun:

Yaroogh