August 28 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-0232 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; best efforts when runner-up three times, beaten only half a length at Salisbury (7f) most recently; hasn't progressed in the expected manner but brings the best form to this AW debut and is bred to be suited by the new scenario (dam's first win came over C&D).
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4th

7

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, led, increased tempo from over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost position inside final 110yds

11/2

2nd

6

(6)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when winning a C&D novice 23 days ago; picked up well in a steadily run race (Cognisance won the second division in a time over two seconds quicker) on that occasion and could have more to offer on this surface.

7/2

1st

10

(2)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Five-race maiden; best efforts when runner-up three times, beaten only half a length at Salisbury (7f) most recently; hasn't progressed in the expected manner but brings the best form to this AW debut and is bred to be suited by the new scenario (dam's first win came over C&D).

Evs

16/1

  • Place: £7.60

Form: 4

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth of five in 7f maiden at Brighton last week, losing two places inside the last half-furlong; that effort wasn't totally devoid of promise but he needs big improvement on the bare form.
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2nd

3

(3)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Saigon Dream

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Modest form when fourth of five at Brighton on his debut but fared much better when second of ten at Kempton (7f) three weeks ago; was well positioned in a steadily run race on that occasion but it's still the most persuasive form on offer.

8/11

2nd

7

(7)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Saigon Dream

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Finished fourth of five in 7f maiden at Brighton last week, losing two places inside the last half-furlong; that effort wasn't totally devoid of promise but he needs big improvement on the bare form.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:55 Brighton

Saigon Dream

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jack Channon

42,000gns yearling by Oasis Dream; second foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 93), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Dandino and useful 1m4f winner Pirate King, out of 1m1f-1m2f winner; stable is having plenty of winners at present; worth a look in the market.

13/2

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability with his fifth of 14, albeit comfortably held, in 1m maiden at Southwell; ran to an ordinary RPR but may improve with that experience under his belt; bred to be suited by this drop in trip.
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2nd

1

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Boss Dog

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

led, increased tempo 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish

2/1

4th

5

(11)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Boss Dog

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Eustace

Both runs last month, stepping up from his Southwell debut when beaten half a length into third of ten at Kempton (7f, Polytrack); may have enjoyed the run of the race there, but still one of the likelier winners.

9/2

3rd

2

(8)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Boss Dog

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Showed ability with his fifth of 14, albeit comfortably held, in 1m maiden at Southwell; ran to an ordinary RPR but may improve with that experience under his belt; bred to be suited by this drop in trip.

12/1

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Calyx gelding who has shown clear promise in novice events over 7f/6f at Salisbury, finishing second both times; looks a winner waiting to happen and holds major claims provided he takes well to AW.
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12th

2

(4)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:40 Ffos Las

Makes Sense

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Solid start to his career with a pair of seconds at Salisbury last July; not in same form since and is perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a turnaround is likely.

33/1

8th

9

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Makes Sense

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Can race freely and didn't get home over 1m on handicap debut at Newmarket in November when last seen; there was sufficient promise in his qualifying runs (6f/7f) to believe he can win races off this mark.

8/1

12th

2

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Newmarket

Makes Sense

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Early promise over 7f and 6f (good and good to firm); not so good on AW and on good to soft at Yarmouth since, when racing freely back at 6f; will get more cover today but has to prove stamina for 1m on handicap debut.

9/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 1m2f AW winner Star Of Epsom, half-brother to 7f/1m AW winner Princess Animale; dam 7f AW 2yo winner; a family that has served his trainer well; promising effort may be on the way.
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3rd

5

(4)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Patchs Bond

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Pat Phelan

prominent

15/2

3rd

5

(4)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Patchs Bond

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Pat Phelan

prominent

15/2

7th

6

(10)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Patchs Bond

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Made it third-time lucky when landing a C&D novice in November and he went very close on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m4f) in January; now takes a big drop back in trip but he's travelled smoothly in his last two runs and is only 1lb higher than last time; respected.

5/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros foal, £80,000 yearling; Magna Grecia half-brother to 2m AW winner Huscari; dam pulled up only start (favourite), closely related to US 1m-1m1f Grade 2 winner Cowboy Cal out of once-raced half-sister to US 1m1f/1m2f Grade 1 winner Behrens; check the betting.
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10

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dooley

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charles Hills

Hasn't built on last summer's 7f Kempton debut sixth in two turf outings in recent months, but needs a betting check now handicapping against much more exposed opposition.

14/1

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Dooley

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Neither run, both over 7f, has been devoid of promise but he will need to raise his game to come out on top here; handicaps beckon.

16/1

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

18:45 Doncaster

Dooley

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Cost £80,000 as a yearling, but was 28-1 on Kempton debut (7f, AW) last August and he faded into sixth of ten; returns after 283 days off and he needs plenty of improvement on this switch to turf.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to her connections' triple 6f winner Abbey Heights (including AW), out of maiden half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Singhalese (dam of Japanese Oaks winner Sinhalite); interesting newcomer.
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7th

2

(7)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Believe It

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Six-race maiden who has been a weak finisher over 7f/1m since handicapping; sister to a 6f winner for her connections and looks interesting returned to this trip on classified debut.

10/1

7th

2

(7)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Believe It

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Six-race maiden who has been a weak finisher over 7f/1m since handicapping; sister to a 6f winner for her connections and looks interesting returned to this trip on classified debut.

10/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped a tad better than the bare result in 7f contest at Southwell, but didn't leave the strong impression he's an imminent winner; may be one for handicaps later on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

7

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Jaamir

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Low-mileage 4yo who failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; in good hands but he needs to take a major step forward stepped up markedly in trip.

20/1

8th

7

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Jaamir

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Low-mileage 4yo who failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; in good hands but he needs to take a major step forward stepped up markedly in trip.

20/1

12th

9

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Jaamir

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

dwelt start

12/1

9th
1 (10)
Foreseen

7/1

Form: 18

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced twice for Francis Graffard, both starts over 1m at Chantilly, winning on debut then never dangerous next time; sold for 5,000gns and had wind/gelding operations since; market should prove best guide to expectations on British debut.
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1st

8

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Foreseen

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

The winner of three of his last six starts (1m, heavy and AW) and ran another solid race when close fourth of ten here (AW) in March; also acts on good ground but this is hotter than the races he usually contests.

16/1

4th

9

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Foreseen

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

The winner of three of his last five starts and ran another solid race when third of ten off this mark over C&D five weeks ago; should remain competitive.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Foreseen

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Winner of three of his last four starts, the latest over C&D; up 3lb in a better race but still worthy of consideration.

6/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped a bit better than the bare result in 7f contest at Salisbury but ended up 10l behind Upscale and needs a significant step forward; handicaps may be his ideal scene in due course.
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11th

8

(8)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Ultimate Sapphire

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Again hung left when a remote last on his handicap debut recently (9.5f, Tapeta); hasn't shown enough in any of his four starts to be considered.

33/1

11th

8

(8)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Ultimate Sapphire

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Again hung left when a remote last on his handicap debut recently (9.5f, Tapeta); hasn't shown enough in any of his four starts to be considered.

33/1

11th

9

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultimate Sapphire

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Beaten between 10l and 12l in his 7f/1m novices; goes handicapping at a realistic level but market support is needed.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.00
Straight Forecast £72.76
Trifecta £248.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Upscale

The Times:

Makes Sense

D Express:

Foreseen

Telegraph:

Makes Sense

The Guardian:

Makes Sense

The Sun:

Makes Sense

RP RATINGS:

Upscale

POSTDATA:

Upscale

Daily Mail:

Upscale

Daily Mirror:

Upscale

The Star:

Upscale

Daily Record:

Upscale