September 06 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Racing TV/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Racing TV/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism with neck success, from the front, in 7f maiden here last month for a promising debut; bred to be suited by this longer trip; related to a few useful performers for his connections and looks sure to progress; respected under a penalty.
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6th

2

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:05 York

Amiloc

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Seven races and improved with each one; raised to Group 1 last autumn for his only defeats, when second in the 1m6f Irish St Leger and fourth in the 1m4f Breeders' Cup Turf; one of the top two on form and should have a big shout.

6/4

2nd

9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Amiloc

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Sole 3yo runner and a smart one at that, unbeaten in five career starts, notably this year twice at Goodwood and when showing good attitude to hold off subsequent Group 3 winner Zahrann in 1m4f Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot; has had a break since and unknown territory here in terms of trip and ground.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Amiloc

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

2-2 last year (7f/1m, AW) and remains unbeaten following two commanding wins at Goodwood (1m/1m3f; good, good to firm in places) last month, the latest a Listed race; he needed a mid-race reminder last time and may not be straightforward, but found plenty in the straight and holds leading form claims.

13/8

13/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 32

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Royal Lodge entry; placed in 7f contests at Haydock in May/June and both times he was only one place behind a useful sort who subsequently ran well in the Superlative Stakes; bred to be as effective at this longer distance and on AW; leading claims on return from layoff.
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5th

4

(10)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Green Storm

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Second of three in Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud last October (1m2f, heavy) and respectable seventh of 18 in the Derby 13 days ago (1m4f, good); back down in grade today but his eight starts have yielded just one win, in a maiden at Yarmouth, and he's probably vulnerable once more.

14/1

4

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

15:30 Epsom

Green Storm

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Dam won five Group races at up to 1m4f and was touched off in the Irish Oaks; six 2yo runs yielded one win at 1m1f before seconds in Group races over 1m2f at Newmarket (good to soft) and Saint-Cloud (heavy); this new trip should suit but he dropped right out at Newmarket (1m1f) in April.

100/1

4th

2

(6)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Green Storm

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pressed leader early, soon led, edged right and headed 2f out, soon weakened

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 02

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last in maiden at the Newmarket July festival; fared markedly better in C&D event since, failing by only a whisker to get up and belying his 66-1 odds; likely player provided that effort is backed up.
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1st

7

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Both wins for Ismail Mohammed came on the AW last autumn, including one over C&D; makes his stable debut after three months off having been picked up for 25,000gns in February; usual visor now missing; market useful.

10/1

5th

3

(12)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won over C&D and at Southwell (1m4f) in the autumn; only fourth of seven at Chelmsford (1m5f) last month but that trip is on the outer limits of his stamina and he still looks feasibly treated; dangerous back at 1m3f.

6/1

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in the first division of 7f maiden here 25 days ago (Amiloc was successful in division two); shaped as if he'll relish this extra furlong and looks open to improvement; shortlisted.
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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: 04

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f at Newmarket, better effort when 40-1 fourth latest (stayed on late); has frame possibilities upped in distance, provided that form is backed up.
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14th

13

(18)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ground-versatile sort won a Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f, good) and a Listowel handicap (8.5f, heavy) last season off 1lb lower; modest effort on seasonal return at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) but sharper for that and can't be discounted with yard in form.

14/1

5th

3

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Flying Fortress

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won C&D maiden on this card last year on debut for the Cromwell yard and later added Listowel win on heavy; goes well fresh so has to be respected given his record here.

7/2

7

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gavin Cromwell

3yo has won twice this season, including on latest at Listowel (8.5f, heavy) off 4lb lower (Quatre Bras 0.75l behind); ground conditions fine and should go well again if proving as effective on this track.

9/2

Form: 03

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only a modest third, no match for the first two, in C&D contest last month; needs plenty of further improvement to get off the mark and may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.
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3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Pine Cliffs

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved for the step up to 1m2f when winning final 2yo start on AW (first-time cheekpieces); modest Tapeta form this year, however, and this will be his first turf run since soundly beaten on debut; now visored.

25/1

3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Pine Cliffs

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved for the step up to 1m2f when winning final 2yo start on AW (first-time cheekpieces); modest Tapeta form this year, however, and this will be his first turf run since soundly beaten on debut; now visored.

25/1

10th

12

(4)

6th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pine Cliffs

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Cheekpieces had a positive effect when he closed out last season with a Chelmsford win off 3lb lower; made a poor C&D comeback behind Romantic Affair five weeks ago, however.

20/1

Form: 95

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in both outings, latest over C&D behind Pine Cliffs; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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4th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times on the Lingfield Polytrack (7f/1m) during the winter and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but not at his best lately; others more solid.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins at Lingfield (7f-1m) over the winter; his form has cooled more recently and he returns to turf (well held in one attempt) with a point to prove; can blow the start.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Three-time course winner (7f-1m) during the winter; 1lb lower than when second over C&D in February but needs to up his game after a couple of quiet runs.

12/1

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always in last place in nine-runner maiden at Lingfield (7f) six weeks ago for an inauspicious debut.
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12

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scheming

8st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

Precious little in five starts including both handicaps on Polytrack (1m/1m2f); should stay this far on pedigree, but she needs to show plenty of improvement.

20/1

10th

12

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scheming

8st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

Precious little in five starts including both handicaps on Polytrack (1m/1m2f); should stay this far on pedigree, but she needs to show plenty of improvement.

20/1

10th

12

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scheming

8st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

Precious little in five starts including both handicaps on Polytrack (1m/1m2f); should stay this far on pedigree, but she needs to show plenty of improvement.

20/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns yearling; by Sottsass and the first foal of a 7f AW winner; stable is only 1-25 with 2yos this season; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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6th

3

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Knight

Three third-placed finishes on quick turf (1m) and AW (9.5f) last term but finished the year tamely and wind surgery didn't improve matters in two starts last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Le Pelerin

9st 7lb

J: Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

T: William Knight

Maiden (0-11); twice placed on AW, including when third to Serious Look at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 10-1) last October; less effective since - eased 5lb in the weights - but could draw benefit from his Yarmouth comeback run (first outing since wind surgery).

16/1

11th

3

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Ten-race maiden who ended 2025 with two heavy defeats; subsequent wind operation could help but he returns in a competitive race for the grade.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 04

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to beat a rival in two turf events, last of four at Ffos Las latest; poor chance on the figures.
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7th

5

(2)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aneedah Hero

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

pressed leader

11/4

7th

5

(2)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aneedah Hero

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

pressed leader

11/4

4th

3

(7)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Aneedah Hero

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent

9/2

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped better than the bare result in similar event over C&D (behind two of these rivals) last month but gives the impression he'll be more interesting in handicaps later on.
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12th

3

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Celtic Diligence

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Modest Flat maiden who was tailed off when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Fontwell six weeks ago.

100/1

12th

3

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Celtic Diligence

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Modest Flat maiden who was tailed off when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Fontwell six weeks ago.

100/1

12th

3

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Celtic Diligence

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Modest Flat maiden who was tailed off when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Fontwell six weeks ago.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,000gns yearling; sister to 7.4f 2yo winner Golden War; dam maiden, half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Chachamaidee; first-season trainer is 0-6 with 2yos; others preferred.
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8

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Champagnebreakfast

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Ran as though something may have been amiss on last month's seasonal/handicap debut but, after only four starts, remains very unexposed.

25/1

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

Champagnebreakfast

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for her three qualifying races (7f-1m) but has more realistic chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap; worth a glance in the betting.

10/1

7th

4

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagnebreakfast

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Big prices, beaten 26l and 15l in two 1m novices at Kempton.

150/1

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; New Bay half-brother to winners Morning Poem (1m AW 2yo/1m2f turf) and Medieval Gold (2m hurdle), out of 1m4f and 1m6f (Listed) winner; major yard; looks the pick of the newcomers.
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2

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Hi Ya Mal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Andrew Balding

Reliable and progressive since sent into handicaps, including for a Hamilton win (1m4f, good) on penultimate start and close third at Sandown (1m6f, good) on latest; the latter was behind a Prescott-trained improver and the problem is that he faces another of those today.

3/1

3rd

5

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Sandown

Hi Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent since sent into handicaps and had a bit up his sleeve at Hamilton 16 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise is fair and interesting now sent further as his dam was a smart stayer.

11/4

1st

4

(4)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:03 Hamilton

Hi Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Two fair runs in 1m4f AW handicaps; likely needs more for the return to turf and longer trips might be his destiny as dam was a 1m6f Listed winner who finished third in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes, and whose winning offspring include a 2m winner; still not ruled out for yard that won this in 2024.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £7.40
Straight Forecast £7.75
Trifecta £29.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Green Storm

POSTDATA:

Must Believe

The Star:

Amiloc

NEWMARKET:

Must Believe

Daily Record:

Must Believe

RP RATINGS:

Green Storm

The Times:

Green Storm

Telegraph:

Green Storm

The Guardian:

Green Storm

Daily Mail:

Green Storm

D Express:

Green Storm

Daily Mirror:

Green Storm

The Sun:

Green Storm