January 20 / 15.40 Kempton (AW)

15.40

Standard To Slow

Additional Novice Stakes

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Additional Novice Stakes

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
350,000gns yearling; sister to 1m4f-1m6f winner River Of Stars (including AW/Listed; RPR 109) and half-sister to two other useful performers; likely sort on paper and top yard gets them ready first time; betting revealing.
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1st

11

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders

7/2

1st

11

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders

7/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well supported to make a winning debut at Southwell three weeks ago (1m) and rewarded the support with a bit more authority than the winning margin might suggest; this trip should suit and he's a key player despite the steadier of a penalty.
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2

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Almoshher

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: K R Burke

Never figured at Royal Ascot then looked a non-stayer over 1m6f in the Ebor; returns to calmer waters and drops back in trip, so may tap back into earlier progress (AW/turf) that produced form figures of 1211.

9/2

12th

18

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Almoshher

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made debut at the end of 2024; won three of his first four starts, on last occasion a 12-runner handicap here (1m4f, good to firm) in May when he led over 2f out and narrowly saw off Stressfree; had been racing freely and prominently, so the widest draw at Royal Ascot (1m4f; just 7-1) posed a challenge but he didn't really fire behind Ethical Diamond; he was shaping up to be a serious talent before that and has now been gelded.

16/1

12th

14

(22)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Almoshher

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Not seen on a racecourse until the end of 2024 but he's now won three of his four starts; first three races were tight finishes on AW when trained by Charlie Fellowes; debut for this yard came in 12-runner handicap at York (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago when he narrowly saw off the challenge of Stressfree; up another 5lb today and has joined Wathnan Racing for their big meeting; has been racing freely and prominently, so perhaps the widest draw today will pose a challenge, but he's shaping up to be a serious talent.

5/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5223-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than progressive in novice events (1m4f-1m6f; blinkered the last twice); looks vulnerable to less exposed opponents.
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2nd

2

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:34 Ascot

Fireblade

10st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Made good strides last season and scored twice at up to 2m, latterly at this track (good to firm); shaped encouragingly on 2026 return (1m2f); failed to build on that at Windsor (11.4f) nearly ten weeks later but takes another step back up in trip today; well handicapped if he returns to his best.

9/2

4th

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Fireblade

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Dylan Cunha

Brother to the top-class Cracksman; made good strides for Dylan Cunha last season (scored twice at up to 2m) and he shaped encouragingly over an inadequate 1m2f when fourth of eight in handicap at Pontefract in April; appeals as the sort to do well in 2026 and interesting now back up in trip.

7/2

9

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Fireblade

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well last season, including a win over 1m4f in April but he was best later on at about 2m (including at York); reappearance this term was pretty encouraging, considering it was over just 1m2f, and he looks a serious each-way contender.

14/1

10/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience when sixth of 11 behind Almosh'her at Southwell on last month's debut; can leave that behind him in time but he's not bred to need quite this far and he'll need a jolt of improvement.
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4

(6)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahy

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in three AW novice events when with Andrew Balding; has finished last on both starts for this trainer (1m and 1m3f, both AW); drops another 5lb but we need to see more before he can be recommended.

33/1

13th

4

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Nahy

10st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in three AW novices for Andrew Balding last winter including over this C&D, but having been gelded he finished last of seven on stable/handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago; may have needed it, but still has enough to prove.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Nahy

9st 12lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Showed plenty in three starts on AW for Andrew Balding, including when third of 12 behind two useful types at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in February; bought for 7,500gns since and gelded; hood added for handicap/yard debut; interesting contender.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns 3yo; half-brother to winners Katara (1m3f/1m4f including AW/Listed; RPR 103) and Migdam (1m/1m2f including AW; 101); dam Group-placed 1m-1m4f winner (104); lots to like on paper and the betting should be revealing on his belated debut.
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4th

4

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:55 Pontefract

Dalton Park

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Hughes

Very lightly raced 4yo who was just 7-2 at Newmarket (2m) last month, when his rider lost his irons leaving the stalls and he was pulled up about 6f out; made favourite in first-time blinkers at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last time but the start proved troublesome again, very slowly away only to finish fourth of eleven; a clean break would put him right in the picture but that's by no means certain.

4/1

4th

2

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dalton Park

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Very lightly raced 4yo who was just 7-2 at Newmarket (2m) last month, when his rider lost his irons leaving the stalls and he was pulled up about 6f out; arrives with something to prove but wears first-time blinkers and it will be interesting to see if he's again towards the head of the betting.

9/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 1m2f-1m4f winner (including Listed; RPR 106); yard have the occasional winning newcomer and she's worth a market check.
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6

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Sawgrass

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

Below par at Ripon (2m, good) last time but failed to settle and she was progressive previously, finishing third of 13 at Salisbury in August following a break (1m6f, good to soft; unraced on softer); retains potential; dam was a Listed winner on soft ground for connections.

13/2

6th

9

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Sawgrass

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and back to something approaching her best when close up after a break at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft); in the mix.

4/1

3rd

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Sawgrass

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and perhaps ready for a break when turned over at prohibitive odds in a three-runner race at Lingfield (2m) in June; has an 8lb higher mark to deal with now but could still have improvement in her; all turf runs on good or faster.

5/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden hurdler; makes no appeal switched to the Flat.
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9th

7

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

The Cooleen

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Hoad

0-10 over hurdles and 0-5 on the AW; hard to make any sort of case on what he's shown.

50/1

9th

7

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

The Cooleen

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Hoad

0-10 over hurdles and 0-5 on the AW; hard to make any sort of case on what he's shown.

50/1

10th

2

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

The Cooleen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Hoad

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only completion in three bumper runs came on AW at Lingfield; would be a surprise winner now switched to the Flat.
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6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74/

Last run: 581 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs for the Charltons in the summer of 2023 weren't without promise but he'll need improvement to make a winning stable debut (same owners) after 581 days off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(5)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

took keen hold, led, headed over 3f out

14/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

pressed leader, joined leader 5f out

25/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

pressed leader, joined leader 5f out

25/1

Form: 5- BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into favouritism for his Southwell debut three weeks ago (1m3f; modest race) but looked green and awkward, lugging to the far rail in the home straight; did run the fastest final furlong there though and should be more clued up this time.
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6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when tailed off in a Hereford bumper last month; no appeal.
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8th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Joe Tickle

No sign of ability yet; best to look elsewhere.

100/1

11th

9

(10)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joe Tickle

Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

11th

9

(10)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joe Tickle

Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

12th
12 (12)
Ruby Kendyl

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns foal, 5,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Hallalulu (1m-9.5f; RPR 92), Al Nafoorah (1m; 89), Primrose Maid (7f; 55) and Tago Island (Italian 5f/6f); dam 1m4f-1m6f winner (82); best watched on debut.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(7)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ruby Kendyl

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Joe Tickle

300-1 when well beaten in similar race at Kempton on debut.

200/1

12th

12

(12)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Ruby Kendyl

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Joe Tickle

slowly away

100/1

12th

12

(12)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Ruby Kendyl

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Joe Tickle

slowly away

100/1

Form: 04-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut but offered more when fourth of eight at Southwell last month (in front of Courageous Gold); that wasn't a strong race, however, and he'll need another chunk of progress to win.
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12th

12

(11)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yes Sir

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced wide and in touch with leaders early, headway and led after 2f

20/1

12th

12

(11)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yes Sir

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced wide and in touch with leaders early, headway and led after 2f

20/1

13th

10

(9)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Yes Sir

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well beaten on debut but offered more when fourth of eight at Southwell last month (in front of Courageous Gold); that wasn't a strong race, however, and he'll need another chunk of progress to win.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £7.04
Trifecta £22.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Almosh'her

TOPSPEED:

Fireblade

SPOTLIGHT:

Amazonian

D Express:

Courageous Gold

POSTDATA:

Fireblade

The Guardian:

Fireblade

Daily Mirror:

Fireblade

Daily Record:

Fireblade

The Times:

Almosh'her

Telegraph:

Almosh'her

Daily Mail:

Almosh'her

The Sun:

Almosh'her

The Star:

Almosh'her