March 29 / 16.25 Kempton (AW)

16.25

Standard To Slow

Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily/British EBF Conditions Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily/British EBF Conditions Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5141- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive in four races as 2yo, signing off with narrow win in four-runner nursery at Doncaster (1m, soft; led over 1f out and did just enough) in October; has to concede weight all round but is open to further improvement this term.
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3rd

5

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Glittering Legend

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made it four wins from six starts when landing a Listed race at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April; won on good and soft ground in 2yo campaign; further improvement is needed today but he's in good hands to continue to progress and his dam was a 1m2f Listed winner; not ruled out now up in trip.

10/1

1st

2

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glittering Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive gelding who took well to AW in Kempton conditions race (1m) on reappearance, adding to his 2yo turf wins and taking record to 3-5; his best sibling won this contest in 2021; respected.

6/1

1st

2

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glittering Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive gelding who took well to AW in Kempton conditions race (1m) on reappearance, adding to his 2yo turf wins and taking record to 3-5; his best sibling won this contest in 2021; respected.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 42146- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sole juvenile win came over 1m at Haydock in August; good fourth in Listed race next time and might have been unsuited by soft ground when well held in Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket final start; may still have untapped potential and must be considered on AW debut/reappearance.
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4th

11

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Hawksbill

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two quick runs at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago, beaten only 2l when fifth of 20 on the Wednesday (7f, good to firm) then seventh of 18 in the Golden Mile on the Friday (good to firm) when he would have been closer with a clear run; it's possible he'll be involved; unproven on slow ground.

12/1

7th

18

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Hawksbill

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Ran encouragingly in a couple of races won by English Oak during his spell in Meydan and wasn't disgraced at Goodwood (7f) on Wednesday; however, still has a poor strike-rate as it's two years since his sole success; steps back up in trip/class.

25/1

5th

9

(8)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Hawksbill

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Just one novice stakes win for Hugo Palmer but recorded plenty of good efforts, including when he split two subsequent Group winners in a 1m conditions race here (good) last May; didn't run badly in three of four starts in Meydan for this yard earlier in the year, but his British return from a 111-day break was underwhelming last month; might have needed that and he's not badly treated.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11343- BF

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Useful and consistent last term, winning twice over 7f and finishing fourth in a US Grade 2 (8.5f) in October; gelded after final start; shaped well on only run at Kempton; the pick on form and probably the one to beat.
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3rd

3

(3)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Cavallo Bay

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Useful and consistent last term, winning twice over 7f and finishing fourth in a US Grade 2 (8.5f) in October; gelded after final start; shaped well on only run at Kempton; the pick on form and probably the one to beat.

5/4

1st

1

(9)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Cavallo Bay

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

Came on from his Kempton debut (7f, AW) when winning by half a length in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; may improve again but this won't be easy under his penalty; stable also runs the newcomer Olympus Point.

7/2

1st

2

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cavallo Bay

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

Beaten favourite at Kempton (7f) when behind Brindavan but he was all at sea during the early stages and finished his race off nicely; should be all the wiser now and go close; cheekpieces added.

5/4

Form: 432- BF

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
0-3 last term but he showed plenty of promise, finishing fourth in 6f Group 3 on debut and arguably unlucky not to win 1m maiden at Naas on final start; well up to winning races this season and he's a rare British raider for his in-form Irish stable.
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15th

8

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Local Lad

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Couple of good runs in quality 2yo maidens but didn't match that level in five runs last season; may improve now switched to handicaps.

14/1

4

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:41 Galway

Local Lad

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Couple of good runs in quality 2yo maidens but below that level in three runs this term, last two over 1m2f; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and drop in trip may suit but ground a concern (withdrawn on similar at this meeting last year).

100/30

40/1

Form: 65164-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a sprint maiden at Bath last term and finished the campaign with a good fourth in 7f York novice; will probably stay 1m but he faces a stiff task on the ratings and would be a surprise winner on his reappearance.
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12th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Turf maiden winner who showed spark as recently as January (AW) and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's struggled on grass on his last two starts and a major turnaround is needed in first-time blinkers.

16/1

14th

15

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: J S Moore

On a competitive mark on his best form and he's effective on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo might have needed the run at Bath 16 days ago following a break but he's inconsistent and others are more compelling.

33/1

5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

C&D winner as a 2yo; stood little racing since 2024 but there were more promising signs at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in January; others look stronger.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £8.49
Trifecta £15.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavallo Bay

POSTDATA:

Local Lad

The Times:

Glittering Legend

D Express:

Local Lad

The Star:

Local Lad

RP RATINGS:

Cavallo Bay

NEWMARKET:

Cavallo Bay

Telegraph:

Cavallo Bay

The Guardian:

Cavallo Bay

Daily Mail:

Cavallo Bay

Daily Mirror:

Cavallo Bay

The Sun:

Cavallo Bay

Daily Record:

Cavallo Bay