April 09 / 18.10 Kempton (AW)

18.10

Standard To Slow

Unibet Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Unibet Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Clear

4/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.23
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created a very favourable impression when striding clear at Sandown in September (7f), his sole start at two; carries 7lb penalty here; is still in Saturday's Greenham (Group 3) and holds entries in the 2,000 Guineas (currently around an 8-1 shot) and Irish 2,000 Guineas; tough to beat.
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4

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Cosmic Year

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

Comes back fresh after ten-week break and may tap back into earlier progress that featured a C&D Listed success and good second in the Irish 2,000 Guineas; warrants respect.

15/8

4th

1

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Cosmic Year

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

Followed 7f Newmarket Listed win (good) in May with a second to Field Of Gold in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (1m, good); travelled notably strongly for a long way back at 7f for the Group 1 Prix Jean Prat at Deauville last month but folded tamely, possibly due to the soft ground; the one to beat on his best form but could possibly have done without Thursday's rain.

Evs

2

(5)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Cosmic Year

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

One of three for Juddmonte; three wins from three, having recorded impressive wins in 7f novice events at Sandown (good) and Kempton (AW); looked a potentially high-class performer when overcoming quirkiness to win 7f Listed at Newmarket (good) on latest; both the third and sixth have won Listed-class races since; contender.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000euros yearling; by Kameko; fifth foal; half-brother to three winners, including Villanova Queen (Group-placed 7.4f/1m; RPR 108); dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Here Comes When; makes each-way appeal.
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2nd

6

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Hit Squad

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

No match for the subsequent Irish 2000 Guineas runner-up Cosmic Year over C&D on debut in April but it was still an encouraging start to his career; absent since but still more appealing than many.

7/4

2nd

5

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Hit Squad

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

95,000euros yearling; by Kameko; fifth foal; half-brother to three winners, including Villanova Queen (Group-placed 7.4f/1m; RPR 108); dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Here Comes When; makes each-way appeal.

9/1

2nd

5

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Hit Squad

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

95,000euros yearling; by Kameko; fifth foal; half-brother to three winners, including Villanova Queen (Group-placed 7.4f/1m; RPR 108); dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Here Comes When; makes each-way appeal.

9/1

17/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
250,000gns yearling; by Kingman; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to couple of Group/Grade 2 winners abroad; already gelded; each-way option, particularly if market vibes are positive; wears tongue-tie.
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5th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Roaring Twenties

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced but didn't last long with the Crisfords and hasn't offered all that much in two handicaps.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Roaring Twenties

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced but didn't last long with the Crisfords and hasn't offered all that much in two handicaps.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Roaring Twenties

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced but didn't last long with the Crisfords and hasn't offered all that much in two handicaps.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Dubawi; second foal; half-brother to 1m4f winner Campaign Medal (RPR 73); dam Group-placed 1m winner (105), sister to couple of Group winners; Cosmic Year sets a very good standard but market can guide.
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1st

4

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:23 Pontefract

National Park

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Displayed promise in the spring on his first three starts (7f/8.6f, AW); returns from a break having been gelded and if he's anywhere near his best he'll be tough to beat for his top yard.

5/6

10

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

National Park

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising fourth of 13 behind the smart Cosmic Year on Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) and beaten just a short head in a first-time tongue-tie (now removed) in a five-runner Newcastle maiden (7f, Tapeta; third has won since) next time; high on list.

3/1

10

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

National Park

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising fourth of 13 behind the smart Cosmic Year on Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) and beaten just a short head in a first-time tongue-tie (now removed) in a five-runner Newcastle maiden (7f, Tapeta; third has won since) next time; high on list.

3/1

11/1

Form: 25

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got the better of a previous winner but found a fellow newcomer just too strong on debut at Wolverhampton last month; made the running but backed out of it rather quickly at Doncaster ten days ago; still, he's a place contender.
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8

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

Honved

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Went close on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; unable to reproduce that form since, most recently on handicap debut at Doncaster, but gelded since and that may help him tap back into his initial promise; represents top yard; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; not discounted.

9/1

8

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

Honved

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Went close on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; unable to reproduce that form since, most recently on handicap debut at Doncaster, but gelded since and that may help him tap back into his initial promise; represents top yard; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; not discounted.

9/1

4th

3

(5)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Honved

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

slowly away, held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, no impression

3/1

40/1

Form: 50-

Last run: 302 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pleasing introduction at Goodwood in May but took big backward step at Salisbury the following month; absent since and gelded in the interim; tackles extra furlong here.
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2nd

4

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Ashen

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first win for his current yard at Ayr (7f) in May and has continued in good nick, fourth of 11 back there five days ago; drops back in trip here but he's well in the mix again.

3/1

4th

5

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Ashen

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had just two 7f runs on turf for this yard, winning over C&D (good to firm) in May, then third to The Gay Blade here (soft) 17 days ago; weights chance of turning things round with that one but Paul Mulrennan switches to Native Honey; a good run is still on the cards.

7/1

3rd

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Ashen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Placed over 1m at Musselburgh (good) in April and justified strong market support when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month, his fifth start for Jim Goldie; not sure to be aided by the forecast rain but still features prominently in calculations.

3/1

33/1

Form: 26-

Last run: 184 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs for Charlie Appleby/Godolphin last year; lost a match at 1-3 then finished nearer last than first (both 1m); changed hands for just 4,000gns in January; has joined an in-form yard but she can't be supported with confidence; ridden by 7lb claimer; goes without cheekpieces.
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9th

10

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cardinal Point

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Triple AW winner at up to 13.5f, including easily over C&D against her own sex latest; a 5lb penalty may not prevent her from following up, provided that career-best form is repeated.

11/4

1st

4

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cardinal Point

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Two wins since returned to AW in September and she's finished runner-up in her last four starts; didn't get much luck when a close second at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago and she's a key player off only 1lb higher here.

9/4

1

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cardinal Point

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Nosed ahead close home at Chelmsford (1m5f) five days ago, taking record since racing in AW handicaps to 12331; incurs a penalty but Joe Bradnam takes off 7lb; gives impression she'll stay this new trip; solid.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and passed just a few beaten rivals on debut over C&D a fortnight ago; best watched.
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8th

5

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

An Fear Beag

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Well beaten in all four starts (all 7f), three of them on Polytrack; dropped 5lb since handicap debut latest; more needed.

16/1

11th

8

(9)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

An Fear Beag

9st 5lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

Well beaten at big prices in three starts (7f, AW) within a month; lots more is needed from him on handicap debut.

20/1

11th

8

(9)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

An Fear Beag

9st 5lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

Well beaten at big prices in three starts (7f, AW) within a month; lots more is needed from him on handicap debut.

20/1

66/1

Form: 8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat just three home when sent off 125-1 for debut over C&D a fortnight ago; highly likely he's one for handicaps down the line.
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5

(13)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Mister Sandman

9st 9lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

12-race maiden; track and ground no concern and he was running on well when second over 5.3f here 12 days ago; has been placed over 7f but others may see it out better.

7/2

2nd

5

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

Mister Sandman

9st 9lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-11 but has made the frame in seven of his eight starts in handicap company, including when fourth of 12 in this headgear combination on his return from five months off at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 18 days ago (She Went Whoosh second); drops to this level for the first time and respected.

11/4

4th

4

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Mister Sandman

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ten-race maiden who can take a strong hold but he finished well when runner-up over C&D (heavy) last autumn; returns after five months but he's handicapped on his best form and has had only three runs for current yard; needs a close look with hood added.

5/1

10th
9 (7)
Maury

66/1

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
His fifth of eight on debut at Lingfield last month (6f; sent off 125-1) wasn't devoid of hope but much more is needed.
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7th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maury

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Usually seen over further; won a 7f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in March and turned in another fair effort here in May; heavy defeats on turf twice since but returning to this surface is in his favour.

11/1

9th

11

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Maury

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Inconsistent, hard-pulling front-runner who's been beaten a long way in five runs on turf, latterly when tailed off at Lingfield last month; other pace in here and he's some way down the pecking order.

20/1

8th

10

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Maury

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Front-runner who finished unplaced in his first 11 starts, but made a winning reappearance here on the AW in March; posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; beaten 1l) 11 days ago and has claims if handling this switch back to turf.

5/1

Form: 8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 and beaten by all seven rivals, including stablemate and re-opposing Maury, on debut at Lingfield last month (6f); can't consider.
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9th

6

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Luzon Prince

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Huge prices and well beaten in three runs this spring (6f and 7f; AW); makes handicap debut at a realistic level but improvement is essential.

25/1

7th

4

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luzon Prince

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Craig Benton

mounted on course and taken down early, in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

66/1

7th

4

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luzon Prince

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Craig Benton

mounted on course and taken down early, in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

66/1

40/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 320 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 when finishing four places behind stablemate and re-opposing Ashen on debut at Goodwood in May (6f; looked in need of the experience); gelded since; can only watch.
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6

(4)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Ffos Las

Inca Trail

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Five-race maiden who dropped right away in 1m2f event most recently; has shown some promise in two attempts over 1m, both at Windsor, and the return to this distance looks a plus.

25/1

11

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:05 Goodwood

Inca Trail

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

No real improvement on his handicap debut behind Bownder recently for a yard that's had a quiet first half of the year; headgear is tried as he steps up from 1m (stamina not assured on pedigree).

14/1

4

(7)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Inca Trail

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

The closest he's come when beaten under over 5l in a C&D maiden four weeks ago; the type to be more competitive in handicaps.

14/1

66/1

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stiff task to beat a previous winner on belated debut at Newcastle last month (7f) but trailed in last of the five runners; sole older horse taking on 3yos here.
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13th

1

(13)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Environment

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Stiff task to beat a previous winner on belated debut at Newcastle last month (7f) but trailed in last of the five runners; sole older horse taking on 3yos here.

66/1

13th

1

(13)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Environment

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Stiff task to beat a previous winner on belated debut at Newcastle last month (7f) but trailed in last of the five runners; sole older horse taking on 3yos here.

66/1

5th

3

(4)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Environment

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

22,000euros yearling who is related to a couple of winners in Spain; market should be best guide to prospects on racecourse debut.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £8.15
Trifecta £29.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cosmic Year

TOPSPEED:

Honved

RP RATINGS:

Cosmic Year

POSTDATA:

Cosmic Year

The Times:

Cosmic Year

Telegraph:

Cosmic Year

The Guardian:

Cosmic Year

Daily Mail:

Cosmic Year

D Express:

Cosmic Year

Daily Mirror:

Cosmic Year

The Sun:

Cosmic Year

The Star:

Cosmic Year

Daily Record:

Cosmic Year