December 11 / 17.40 Kempton (AW)

17.40

Standard To Slow

Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 73

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Newmarket on his debut in October (7f, soft); much better when third of 12 at Newcastle 19 days ago and he's a leading contender on form in this field.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Happy Banner

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Three good runs this season, the latest a second at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; competes off same mark and will be a tough nut to crack if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

3/1

2nd

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Sole success came in an AW juvenile novice in December 2024; has ran well to be third on both starts this year at Bath and Salisbury; this also represents a class drop and he shouldn't be far away.

5/2

3rd

11

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Happy Banner

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Sole success came in a Kempton AW novice in December 2024; has been beaten in eight handicaps since, latest when a place behind Nakaaha when third of six at Bath (1m, firm) last month; no margin for error off this mark but should find a race soon.

7/1

2nd
5 (1)
Jarham

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 05

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs over sprint trips on slow ground this autumn, faring better on the second occasion (fifth of nine at Doncaster; RPR 73); that form looks solid enough and this longer trip looks a positive; major player.
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10th

12

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Jarham

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Progressed this year in handicaps, beaten by half a length at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) when in first-time cheekpieces; turn looks near but this is a higher grade.

7/1

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Salisbury

Jarham

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Six-race maiden; heading firmly in the right direction (form figures 642) in handicaps this term, beaten only half a length at Ffos Las (1m; wore cheekpieces) most recently; turn looks near.

11/4

8

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Jarham

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Still unexposed after only five runs and looked suited by the step up to 1m when fourth of 14 at Newbury (good) this month; can pose a significant threat if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect here.

6/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of an unraced sister to Oaks/King George winner Taghrooda; 7f on the sharp side judged on breeding but this isn't a deep race and the betting should be revealing.
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9

(7)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:50 Haydock

Jenubiyah

8st 13lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Encouraging third on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in December and filled the same position when favourite at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; in good hands to progress but others have more substance to their claims.

11/1

9

(7)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:50 Haydock

Jenubiyah

8st 13lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Encouraging third on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in December and filled the same position when favourite at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; in good hands to progress but others have more substance to their claims.

11/1

Form: 07

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two turf runs (7f) in October; gelded since; bred to do much better and there is encouragement for AW on pedigree; could improve markedly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Duke Orsino

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

0-14 and he didn't improve for the step up to 1m4f when fifth of eight at Leicester (good to firm) 20 days ago; drops back down into classified company but others appeal more.

20/1

5th

8

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Duke Orsino

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

0-13; kept on at Lingfield latest (good to firm) without improving for the step up to 1m2f, and he has further still to travel this time.

40/1

4th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Duke Orsino

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

One of his better efforts at Yarmouth one month ago, when going beyond 1m for the first time, but was probably flattered in a muddling, small-field affair; will want to settle better upped in distance again.

16/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in two runs in October; minor handicaps beckon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Dovey Moon

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

A stout stayer over 1m and Salisbury's stiff test suited him in May (good) where he overcame trouble in running to lead near the line; has had excuses since but he has a good run in him if this is truly run.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Dovey Moon

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Record of 4-9 in 1m events on turf, most recently scoring at Salisbury on penultimate start; well held in competitive 1m2f event latest; drop back to ideal trip is the angle with him.

5/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form:

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 for his Newbury debut in October (6.5f, heavy); dropped away from 2f out on that occasion but should last longer today.
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13

(12)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Almutraf

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Brian Ellison

Made a winning stable debut at Newcastle in June (7f) but not much to shout about since; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

11

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almutraf

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Scored over C&D on stable debut in June off 4lb higher mark; has not been in the same form since but dangerous to write off.

14/1

10th

14

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Almutraf

8st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Successful yard debut over 7f here in June but hasn't repeated the form; was a bit closer at Redcar last time tried in cheekpieces but only beat one home.

16/1

Form: 07

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in two course runs in October (1m and 7f); should do better at some point but probably when handicapping.
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10th

11

(10)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sandhill Dancer

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Charlton

Couldn't say she was well treated on the evidence of her three Kempton runs last year but she did hint at better when in midfield six weeks ago (7f); looks a likely improver now tackling a minor handicap.

14/1

10th

11

(10)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sandhill Dancer

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Charlton

Couldn't say she was well treated on the evidence of her three Kempton runs last year but she did hint at better when in midfield six weeks ago (7f); looks a likely improver now tackling a minor handicap.

14/1

7th

10

(10)

11th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Sandhill Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Huge prices and well beaten in two course runs in October (1m and 7f); should do better at some point but probably when handicapping.

33/1

Form: 34761

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five runs in France, getting off the mark in a claimer (5.5f, good) at Le Croise-Laroche in September latest; overcame a wide trip in determined fashion on that occasion but the form hasn't been bolstered; no penalty but looks best watched on British debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 5

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise on his Southwell debut in June (6f) for George Scott, showing pace before weakening into fifth; gelded afterwards; sold for 5,000gns in October; drawn wide but worth a market check.
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12th

5

(3)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Yielding To None

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Failed to beat a rival on last month's handicap debut (when upped to 1m2f) and has the lowest BHA mark of the four to have one; look elsewhere.

33/1

12th

5

(3)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Yielding To None

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Failed to beat a rival on last month's handicap debut (when upped to 1m2f) and has the lowest BHA mark of the four to have one; look elsewhere.

33/1

7th

3

(1)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Lingfield (AW)

Yielding To None

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Best run was his penultimate one when coming from last to finish third of the five runners in a 7f novice here; ridden differently on his return visit and weakened; could pay his way in handicaps.

14/1

20/1

Form: 78

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just modest form in two 6f runs (for Ed Walker on debut); bred to be useful but not easily recommended.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Qaaeadd

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Usher

0-11, his best effort when second of eight at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last July; not disgraced here (9.5f) in March, but has plenty to prove over this far.

14/1

5th

7

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Qaaeadd

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Mark Usher

Ten-race maiden with the odd piece of modest form (good to firm and AW) but below that level on last two runs back on turf.

14/1

9th

11

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Qaaeadd

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mark Usher

Nine-race maiden with the odd piece of modest form (good to firm and AW, including 9.4f) which gives him a chance.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice on his Southwell debut four weeks ago (6f); should do better at some point.
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9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:31 Nottingham

Ribbon Is A Dancer

8st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Hugo Palmer

Well down the field in three AW maidens (6f-7f) towards end of last year and also struggled on recent handicap/turf debut (7f, soft); needs this new trip-and-ground combination to enable huge improvement.

16/1

14

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Ribbon Is A Dancer

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Achieved little on AW in late 2024; gelded since and now goes in blinkers; from a family of turf winners and may well improve switched to this sphere on handicap debut; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.

8/1

9th

5

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ribbon Is A Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Hugo Palmer

More one for handicaps later on judged on his two runs in recent weeks.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.50
Straight Forecast £5.16
Trifecta £22.90

Selections

The Times:

Jenubiyah

SPOTLIGHT:

Jarham

POSTDATA:

Happy Banner

Telegraph:

Jarham

The Guardian:

Jarham

The Star:

Jarham

Daily Mail:

Jenubiyah

D Express:

Jenubiyah

Daily Mirror:

Jenubiyah

The Sun:

Jenubiyah

LAMBOURN:

Happy Banner

Daily Record:

Happy Banner