October 02 / 16.35 Kempton (AW)

16.35

Standard To Slow

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

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Polytrack/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£95,000 yearling; strong in the market when a narrow winner over 5f at Newcastle four weeks ago, making up good ground in the final furlong and leading late on; more needed here with a penalty but 6f should suit and he's open to improvement.
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2nd

1

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

West Acre

10st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: George Scott

British raider won twice at Meydan in the spring, landing a Group 2 and a Group 3 (both at 5f); came up short in a 6f Group 1 there in April; below-par last twice on turf but he is 2-3 on the AW so could rebound in first-time cheekpieces after an 111-day break.

7/1

8th

6

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

West Acre

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Won twice in novice company on AW as a 2yo; form took off in Dubai earlier in the year, winning a Group 3 and a Group 2 over 5f; he has struggled in Group 1 races on his last two starts, though, and his 5lb penalty could leave him vulnerable today.

8/1

23

(23)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

West Acre

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Had a promising, rather than stellar, 2yo season but he raised the bar when breaking the 5f track record in a Group 2 at Meydan (good to firm) in January, without having too hard a time either; he wasn't so overbearing when following up next time but this trip will suit better than the 6f he ran over when eighth to Believing there in April; not dismissed.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree; although he was well held on his Lingfield debut 18 days ago, he hinted at much better (slowly away, raced freely and had traffic issues); today perhaps not his day either but he's one to keep an eye on.
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10th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted some support on his Salisbury debut seven weeks ago (6f, good to firm; hooded) but he was green when asked for his effort and dropped away in the final furlong; hood off and tongue-tie now added; can do better.
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7th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Gallant

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Wins for Andrew Balding came on Polytrack, latterly off this mark over 1m last summer; a slow start did for him down to 5f last time and, while he doesn't always look the easiest and can lug left, he's capable if things fall his way.

8/1

11th

2

(15)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Gallant

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Oli Rix

Both wins and most of his best RPRs have come on AW but his turf runs have come in stronger company than this; drops to 5f for the first time in his career; others look safer.

14/1

6th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gallant

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Ran his best race for new connections when a front-running second of six at Chelmsford three weeks ago (6f); runs off the same mark here and has a C&D win on his record; one to consider.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
With a top stable and has a good pedigree but struggled to get competitive when 33-1 for August's debut at Salisbury (6f, good to firm).
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4

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Just Romeo

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: William Haggas

With a top stable and has a good pedigree but struggled to get competitive when 33-1 for August's debut at Salisbury (6f, good to firm).

33/1

5

(11)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Salisbury

Just Romeo

9st 4lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

slowly away, switched right soon after start, in rear

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam a 7f Listed winner; lacked the pace to land a blow when sixth of ten at Ascot on his debut last month (6f, soft); can do better but such progress is a requirement.
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8th

7

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Kosometsuke

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher.

5/2

1st

7

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won two handicaps for Roger Varian last year (7f, AW and 6f, soft); only fourth off this mark when last seen in October; sold for 34,000gns later that month; market to guide after his break.

8/1

5/2

Form: 4

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on nicely into fourth on his Nottingham debut in June (5f, good), a race that featured several useful 2yos; open to significant improvement and he's more interesting than most.
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2nd

4

(5)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Nahi

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Clive Cox

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4/1

7

(8)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Nahi

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Stayed on nicely into fourth on his Nottingham debut in June (5f, good), a race that featured several useful 2yos; open to significant improvement and he's more interesting than most.

5/2

4th

9

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:40 Nottingham

Nahi

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

37,000gns foal, £110,000 yearling; first foal; dam placed 5f 2yo/6f AW (RPR 60), closely related to winners Pintrada (1m2f-1m4f) and Samharry (7f 2yo); the same connections won this 12 months ago with Jasour (had the benefit of a race) who is now a Group 2 and Group 3 winner.

9/1

Form: 45

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise at Windsor on his debut in June; perhaps slower ground was too much for him at Ascot 26 days ago when he weakened into fifth (blinkered); headgear left off today; still has some potential.
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8

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Newlyn School

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promise at Windsor on his debut in June; perhaps slower ground was too much for him at Ascot 26 days ago when he weakened into fifth (blinkered); headgear left off today; still has some potential.

12/1

5th

5

(7)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Newlyn School

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

75,000gns yearling; 13-2, he made no serious inroads from off the pace over 6f at Windsor in June (good to firm); second run has been a while coming and trainer turns to blinkers, but couldn't dismiss.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns foal, 40,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Hector Loza (6f/7f including 2yo/AW; RPR 93) and Dame Sarra (1m4f/1m6f AW, 61; 2m1f hurdle); unraced dam out of 1m4f Group 3 winner; perhaps one for the longer term.
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7th

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Mackie

C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.

5/1

12th

8

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Packetofbiscuits

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Packetofbiscuits

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

May remain competitive provided his recent Southwell AW form is transferred back to turf; however, his record in this sphere, which includes a seller win, is less convincing; presents a dilemma.

13/2

Form: 8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 for his Newbury debut 12 days ago (6f, soft), showing speed before dropping away in the closing stages; may do better but such progress is a must.
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8th

8

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Panama Black

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Running consistently off his higher AW mark (almost a stone lower on turf), including for new yard five weeks ago; has only gone beyond 1m once before, though, and the longer trip on grass is the double concern.

8/1

7th

8

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Panama Black

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Tapeta win early last year came off 5lb lower and he's looked to find this mark just beyond him this season; needs a career-best effort for his new yard, having been picked up from Brian Meehan recently for £12,500.

10/1

4th

5

(3)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Panama Black

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Just one win to his name from 16 attempts but he has run well in two of his three starts this year, including C&D; that said, he wouldn't appear to have much in hand of his mark.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green when seventh of eight on his Salisbury debut in June (6f, good to firm); gelded and had a wind op since; betting should guide as whether significantly better is expected.
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7th

17

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning four times for previous yard; 2-5 on grass; mixed results on AW for new stable; ran respectably in sole 7f attempt but chance of landing this hot handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

So Darn Hot

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Met all sorts of trouble when down the field behind Berkshire Whisper here 12 months ago; beaten in races won by reopposing rivals in all three starts for his new stable this winter; edging down the weights and has a good apprentice booked but others still appeal more.

25/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

So Darn Hot

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Quite a progressive sprinter on turf/AW, winning three times; suffered bad luck at Newcastle on Good Friday, then ran creditably to finish third at Newmarket (6f, good) last month; on same mark on this drop back in grade and he's respected.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; half-sister to a 1m winner in Saudi Arabia; dam a 6f winner (including 2yo; RPR 96) from a good family; the only filly in the field; yard also run So Darn Hot.
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8th

9

(12)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Manara

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

There was a hiccup on penultimate start (possibly pressed too strong a pace) but she's otherwise been steadily progressive in handicaps; came from off the pace for a narrow win when upped to 1m4f at Brighton latest; may have more in the tank but this is a much stronger race and all her success has been on AW or good to firm.

18/1

1st

2

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Manara

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Had a break since a beaten favourite at Nottingham 79 days ago when she possibly pressed too strong a pace; beat all bar a Haggas favourite (since run well in a Group 3) over 1m2f here the time before; unraced past 1m2f but she's by Camelot.

7/2

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