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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11th

7

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Honved

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Fred Watson

Runner-up on his debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) but he failed to build on that on his next four starts for Ralph Beckett; well beaten when last seen 460 days ago and now makes his stable debut with the headgear discarded; best watched.

50/1

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

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

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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5th

10

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Ashen

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first success for current yard at Ayr (7f) in May and has proved reliable since, runner-up in 11-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7f) two weeks ago; he can go well again nudged up 1lb.

12/1

2nd

11

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Ashen

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Never really looked dangerous in recent big-field York race won by Jonny Concrete but was in good form beforehand, most notably when winning at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May; each-way claims at least if back on song.

25/1

12th

15

(13)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Ashen

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and has continued in good form, beaten a short head when second of five at Hamilton (6f, good) a fortnight ago; back up in grade today but could give another good account.

12/1

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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6th

4

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Mister Sandman

9st 3lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Beaten-favourite in five of his last six starts, latterly behind Thanks Dad at Yarmouth, and has tended to pull hard/not see it out in a few starts at beyond sprint trips; capable off this mark but is still a maiden and comes with risks attached.

6/1

4th

2

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Mister Sandman

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Still to score but he's a reliable type and comes here after a good second of eight in 5.5f classified event at Brighton in June; recent cheekpieces are left off here (just hooded) and he can go well after a break.

9/4

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

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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9th

4

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Maury

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Sole success came in a handicap over C&D in March, but last three efforts not amongst his best; dropping to this grade for the first time one reason for optimism.

10/1

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

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