August 12 / 15.55 Kempton (AW)

15.55

Standard To Slow

Unibet/EBF Newcomers’ Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C-D Unraced) (EBF Qual’) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Unibet/EBF Newcomers’ Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C-D Unraced) (EBF Qual’) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £17.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000euros yearling; dam a 6f turf 2yo/7f AW winner (RPR 71); Silvestre De Sousa booked but stable's record with 2yos in Britain this year is uninspiring.
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1st

4

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Kempton (AW)

Kaytwo

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Amy Murphy

26,000euros yearling; dam a 6f turf 2yo/7f AW winner (RPR 71); Silvestre De Sousa booked but stable's record with 2yos in Britain this year is uninspiring.

15/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Scampi (multiple 1m4f including AW; RPR 104) and Plain Beau (French/German 1m1f-1m4f including AW); dam French 1m6f winner; represents a powerful stable and although 1m+ will suit in time, he needs a market check.
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1st

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Shrimp Shady

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Pretty consistent in seven AW runs and well backed when leading final 1f to win the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f, good) in May on return to turf; failed to live up to favouritism in another consolation race at Newcastle (2m Vase, AW) three weeks ago but that sixth of 20 off this mark was his best form, so he remains one to be interested in.

6/1

6th

4

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Shrimp Shady

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Pretty consistent in seven AW runs and well backed when leading final 1f to win the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f) on last month's return to turf; up 5lb but he's a rising force.

4/1

1st

10

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Shrimp Shady

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten at Newmarket (good) last September on handicap debut but pretty consistent in his five AW races since, on last two occasions winning over 1m6f and second of 14 over 2m; peak AW form needs to be transferred.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns yearling; first foal of a maiden half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Happy Romance; stable going well and their 2yos have a handy strike-rate this year.
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4th

5

(8)

25th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:50 Yarmouth

Portnoy

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

25,000gns yearling; overcame early interference to finish a close third over this far at Kempton; that form has yet to be tested but it was a promising start.

7/2

3rd

5

(4)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Kempton (AW)

Portnoy

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

25,000gns yearling; first foal of a maiden half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Happy Romance; stable going well and their 2yos have a handy strike-rate this year.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Saudi Arabian 6f 2yo winner Fadwat Ouyounick; dam 7f winner (RPR 71); betting to guide.
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5

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Made it sixth-time lucky over C&D in July and appreciated the return to the AW when fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month with three of these behind (winner has gone in again since); leading player.

3/1

6

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Bear Island

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Posted an improved effort when winning at Kempton (1m, AW) in July but he wasn't in the same form at Ffos Las (1m, good) last month following a 6lb rise; return to AW may help.

9/1

3

(6)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Showed improved form when a well-backed winner from 13 rivals at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago; had nearly 2l to spare and a 6lb rise may not stop him if the return to turf isn't an issue.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 1m winner Worrals (RPR 78); dam, who finished second (RPR 75) on her only start, a half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Biggles; lots to like on paper.
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5th

6

(3)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Brize Norton

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Related to a few winners for her connections; gelded prior to justifying favouritism in Kempton novice event (7f, AW) on seasonal debut; the type to improve further and warrants respect.

11/4

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,000gns yearling, £3,500 breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to 7f AW winner Letmelivemylife (RPR 91); others bring stronger paper claims.
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12th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Turf maiden winner who showed spark as recently as January (AW) and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's struggled on grass on his last two starts and a major turnaround is needed in first-time blinkers.

16/1

14th

15

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: J S Moore

On a competitive mark on his best form and he's effective on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo might have needed the run at Bath 16 days ago following a break but he's inconsistent and others are more compelling.

33/1

5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

C&D winner as a 2yo; stood little racing since 2024 but there were more promising signs at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in January; others look stronger.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 7f-8.5f winner Nuvolari (including 2yo/Qatar; RPR 88), half-brother to multiple 6f winner Woodhay Wonder (including 2yo; 106); dam 7f/8.6f AW winner (76); yard's newcomers often better for a run but he's bred to be useful and starts out at a modest level.
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2nd

1

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harryella

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive sort who bids for a hat-trick under a 6lb penalty after two wins at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack); finished runner-up here (8.6f,) in March and hard to dismiss in his current mood.

13/8

1st

2

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Harryella

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Generally progressive gelding who made it 2-5 in handicaps when surging clear over C&D 13 days ago; up 8lb but he still looks feasibly treated and is a major player again for in-form yard.

11/10

1st

6

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Harryella

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Comfortable win with hood removed on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in December; held in his three runs since but his second at Wolverhampton was a creditable effort in March and he was drawn widest when sixth of 14 at Kempton last time; holds major claims.

15/8

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$6,000 yearling, 36,000gns breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to winners Fifth Season (8.5f AW, Canada) and Grand Bey (US 5f AW 2yo); dam stakes-placed in the US; likely type on paper.
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9

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Produced one of his best efforts when fourth of ten over 1m3f here last week, but the reopposing Hickton was 1.25l ahead in third; will need to find a bit more for a first-time visor.

15/2

4

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Probably stays 1m3f here but he's a modest maiden after eight races, unconvincing despite his reduced mark; recent cheekpieces are removed.

14/1

12th

13

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Didn't look to see out 1m5f in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time having offered a bit more on his first start since being gelded previously; others hold more pressing claims.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Light Infantry (6f/7f 2yo including Group 3; RPR 121), Love Henry (French 1m1f) and Light Go (Italian 7.5f/1m); dam German/Italian/Austrian 7.5f/1m winner; stable's only 2yo winner so far this year came in a Class 6 nursery.
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8th

6

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Makes Me Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

1m turf winner (good) who arrives with a bit to prove over this trip; drops 1lb after his latest 4l fourth at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft); unplaced from six attempts on AW surfaces; others make more appeal.

8/1

10

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Makes Me Wonder

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Overcame trouble when winning over C&D (good) in April and he's had some close calls since then; well held at Epsom when last seen in August but that was a Class 5 and he may not have handled the track; returns after a short break and he's in the mix on this drop back in grade.

8/1

5

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:20 Epsom

Makes Me Wonder

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Overcame trouble when winning at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April and he's finished close up in his last three runs, including when a clear second at Yarmouth 12 days ago; that was behind an unexposed improver and he's a big player off unchanged mark.

2/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.90
Straight Forecast £53.34
Trifecta £355.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brize Norton

The Times:

Shrimp Shady

Telegraph:

Portnoy

D Express:

Kaytwo

Daily Record:

Shrimp Shady

The Guardian:

Portnoy

POSTDATA:

Brize Norton

Daily Mail:

Brize Norton

Daily Mirror:

Brize Norton

The Sun:

Brize Norton

The Star:

Brize Norton