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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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

1

(7)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Amiloc

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Group 1 Eclipse entry over 1m2f; has plenty of stamina in his useful pedigree but unbeaten in his three races at 7f/1m; latest was a good conditions stakes at this track (1m, good) three weeks ago in which he had to work hard to reel in the leaders but ended up just over 3l clear; leading form claims and he's a mouth-watering prospect for this sort of distance.

2/1

1

(7)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Amiloc

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Group 1 Eclipse entry over 1m2f; has plenty of stamina in his useful pedigree but unbeaten in his three races at 7f/1m; latest was a good conditions stakes at this track (1m, good) three weeks ago in which he had to work hard to reel in the leaders but ended up just over 3l clear; leading form claims and he's a mouth-watering prospect for this sort of distance.

2/1

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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7th

7

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Must Believe

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ismail Mohammed

Placed five times and only beaten just over 3l into fifth of 13 at Goodwood (1m2f, good) six days ago, but now 0-10 and looks vulnerable to an improver.

13/2

2

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:05 Goodwood

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ismail Mohammed

Maiden who's done better the past twice for a visor going on; had no obvious excuses at Haydock, though, and this is more competitive against some less-exposed rivals.

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:17 Haydock

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Ismail Mohammed

Tailed off last year on both turf runs and something to prove now back on grass, but he went close in a first-time visor (retained) at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month and will be bang there if reproducing that form.

3/1

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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9th

10

(10)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Bear Island

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Showed ability in finishing fourth in all three starts last year, the first two over 7f/1m here; gelded in the autumn and didn't get home on his handicap debut/return at Nottingham (1m, good) last month, but a player if coming on for the outing with a hood now given a go.

9/1

9th

10

(10)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Bear Island

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Showed ability in finishing fourth in all three starts last year, the first two over 7f/1m here; gelded in the autumn and didn't get home on his handicap debut/return at Nottingham (1m, good) last month, but a player if coming on for the outing with a hood now given a go.

9/1

9th

4

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:35 Nottingham

Bear Island

9st 8lb

J: Enzo Crublet

T: David Menuisier

Consistent 2yo season comprised a trio of fourth-place finishes, fading late on soft ground the final time (1m); gelded since; interesting with improvement plausible on this faster surface.

9/2

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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1

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Flying Fortress

10st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some promise in Britain for James Owen last season; changed hands for 15,000gns; won Ballinrobe maiden over an extended 1m1f on Irish debut; beaten favourite when fourth at Fairyhouse, only 1 1/4l behind runner-up Edergole's Angel; could be close between the pair.

5/1

4th

6

(12)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Flying Fortress

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some promise in Britain for James Owen last season and bought for 15,000gns; tidy winner on stable debut when winning Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f, good) on return from 200-day break; should progress again with the run under his belt.

4/1

4th

6

(12)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Flying Fortress

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some promise in Britain for James Owen last season and bought for 15,000gns; tidy winner on stable debut when winning Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f, good) on return from 200-day break; should progress again with the run under his belt.

4/1

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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6th

8

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:15 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Amy Murphy

Big prices all starts to date and is yet to get involved in a finish; needs dramatic improvement for the switch to turf.

25/1

10th

5

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Amy Murphy

Finished midfield in similar event at Kempton (7f) early last week, showing some promise on handicap debut; ties in with Me Tarzan on that form; not ruled out.

10/1

6th

9

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Finished midfield, comfortably held, in 1m novice events here the last twice (huge odds both times); appears to have a more realistic task on handicap debut and the addition of headgear is another possible help.

16/1

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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8th

13

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Scheming

8st 11lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear, ran green from over 4f out

33/1

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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5

(4)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:47 Yarmouth

Le Pelerin

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Well held in three qualifying runs and same story on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) last month; still early days but more is needed.

10/1

5

(13)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Le Pelerin

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Not yet done with when hitting traffic at Wolverhampton latest (7f; beaten 10l); that effort can be marked up and it was his best to date, but likely another big leap forward required to defy a stiff opening mark.

14/1

5

(13)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Le Pelerin

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Not yet done with when hitting traffic at Wolverhampton latest (7f; beaten 10l); that effort can be marked up and it was his best to date, but likely another big leap forward required to defy a stiff opening mark.

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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7th

8

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield

Celtic Diligence

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

Triple-figure prices, soundly beaten in three AW starts at 1m and 7f, and although he did hint at some ability on debut he has something to prove on pedigree over this far on handicap debut.

33/1

5th

2

(5)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

12:52 Lingfield (AW)

Celtic Diligence

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Pat Phelan

raced in last, switched left soon after start

50/1

11th

9

(7)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Celtic Diligence

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Pat Phelan

took keen hold, in rear

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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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

11th

12

(4)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Champagnebreakfast

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

66-1 and offered little in the way of short-term promise over C&D 19 days ago.

100/1

12th

12

(3)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Champagnebreakfast

8st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

slowly into stride, held up in rear

50/1

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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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

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