May 05 / 14.00 Kempton (AW)

14.00

Standard To Slow

Thorley Taverns Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Thorley Taverns Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 32- BF

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut third last backend (soft) has been well advertised since, as has his subsequent C&D second; helps set the standard, back from five months off in first-time cheekpieces, but might have been better drawn.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

6

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Crestofdistinction

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Produced peak performance over C&D, namely close second to Elmonjed in Listed event; however, faces a stiffer assignment in this higher grade and his reappearance effort (heavy defeat in Newmarket Group 3) hardly bodes well.

33/1

13th

3

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Crestofdistinction

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Record of 0-5 on turf compared to 2-3 on AW; admittedly registered his peak RPR in this sphere when second Elmonjed in York Listed contest (6f) on penultimate appearance; however, needs an even bigger effort to go one better in this field.

20/1

4th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Crestofdistinction

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Jack Channon

3yo British raider beaten a head on first try in stakes company in a listed race at York three weeks ago (6f, good); seemed to handle soft on debut so should be fine if the ground eases; not discounted.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded £135,000 yearling who's a brother to Bonny Angel and Another Gift, both of whom improved plenty with racing; this looks deeper than the C&D novice in which he made his debut a fortnight ago but there was plenty to like about that opening effort.
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1st

4

(10)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Rappers Delight

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Off since early May but brings the best form chance on the strength of two placed efforts over 6f at Kempton; looks quick enough for 5f.

11/10

2nd

7

(8)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Rappers Delight

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Gelded £135,000 yearling who's a brother to Bonny Angel and Another Gift, both of whom improved plenty with racing; this looks deeper than the C&D novice in which he made his debut a fortnight ago but there was plenty to like about that opening effort.

4/1

2nd

7

(8)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Rappers Delight

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Gelded £135,000 yearling who's a brother to Bonny Angel and Another Gift, both of whom improved plenty with racing; this looks deeper than the C&D novice in which he made his debut a fortnight ago but there was plenty to like about that opening effort.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a useful French family and made a pleasing debut at Chelmsford last November, given he was forced round the houses and clearly needed the experience; holds leading claims on his comeback.
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3

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:31 Lingfield (AW)

Spitzbergen

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Consistent gelding who ran another solid race when second of eight at Southwell two weeks ago; sets the standard and looks sure to go well again.

4/6

7

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Spitzbergen

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Four-race maiden; disappointing favourite kept to 7f last time but gave the impression this drop back in trip is worth exploring; major player on peak efforts.

11/4

5

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spitzbergen

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Shaped well amidst evident inexperience on his Chelmsford debut last November (6f); not so good on his reappearance in May but he was gelded and underwent wind surgery soon after that; back from a break with a fine second at Kempton two weeks ago (wore this combination of accessories for the first time); obvious claims with a repeat.

10/11

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
250,000gns yearling who's the first foal of three-time 6f winner, at up to Group 2 level, Royal Intervention; well drawn and a likely looking newcomer (goes in a hood) for a powerful yard.
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1st

3

(6)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champion Again Ole

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

Promise in maiden/novice company and he took a good step forward when winning a 7f handicap at Kempton 175 days ago (first run after a gelding operation); up 7lb but remains capable of better and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; key player.

2/1

4

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Champion Again Ole

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

250,000gns yearling who's been expensive to follow, latterly without the hood for the first time (back on here) on his handicap debut; since been gelded and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market.

5/2

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded £40,000 yearling who was 33-1 for a C&D novice on his debut a fortnight ago, when well held; trainer doesn't have a great record with 3yos here (also runs Rapper's Delight and Sprinter); likely best watched again.
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2nd

5

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Atmosphere

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

All seven starts on the AW have been here, with his record in handicaps reading 11332; drawn a bit wider than ideal and another furlong may suit ideally, but still high on the list in this field.

7/2

2nd

7

(13)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Atmosphere

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Form figures in course handicaps read 1133 and those recent third places don't signal he's handicapped out of this; widest draw is a blow, though.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded 750,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to five winners, notably Al Suhail (Group 2), Telecaster (Group 2) and Mistral Star (Listed); slightly surprising to see him setting out in a sprint on debut (well drawn; goes in a hood).
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2nd

7

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Spy Chief

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

Highly tried after trouncing Almeraq in a Yarmouth novice (6f, good to firm; receiving 7lb) last June, finishing second in the Jersey Stakes nine days later and not beaten far in the July Cup the following month; finished his 3yo campaign quietly but possible he'll kick on again this year.

5/1

16

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Spy Chief

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Posted a personal best when a close seventh to No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket, but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since (both at 7f); faces a stern assignment, even if returning to his peak, but at least this drop back to sprint distances looks a positive move.

40/1

6

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Spy Chief

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

All turf starts on good to firm; took his first step backwards in the Hungerford Stakes over C&D most recently; ran well in the Jersey Stakes and July Cup, and holds a leading chance provided he rebounds.

9/4

50/1

Form: 40-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Chelmsford debut fourth last autumn came in a weak maiden and he was below market expectations in one more start over C&D; likely there's improvement in him but maybe over a bit further once handicapping after today.
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6th

4

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Baarez

9st 6lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Turf debut and first go at 1m when beaten just over 1l in a Windsor handicap (good to firm) in June; gelded since but he's not really progressed so far and needs improvement on this step up to 1m2f; blinkers worn in last two starts are removed.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

13:35 Windsor

Al Baarez

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Well held in all four runs, including on handicap debut at Chelmsford (7f; blinkers added) three weeks ago; still early days but he needs improvement now upped to 1m on turf debut.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded half-brother to the yard's useful sprinter Desperate Hero, who improved significantly with age, and their fair handicapper Whistledown (they also saddle Crestofdistinction); drawn wide on debut and probably best watched.
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7th

4

(1)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Getreadytorumble

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

4yo who made his debut last May and progressed very nicely, his campaign culminating in Listed third at Ascot (5f, soft) in October; returned with Listed third at Naas (5f, good) where he might have won with a clear run; others have better form but he's unexposed and could have more to offer.

8/1

3rd

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Getreadytorumble

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

British raider from a yard that has started the season strongly; highly progressive last year, winning a maiden and two handicaps before a close third in the Listed Rous Stakes at Ascot (5f, soft); ground-versatile and, while he has a bit to find on paper, can't be dismissed.

9/1

3rd

4

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Getreadytorumble

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Low-mileage 3yo who continues to raise his game, defying top weight in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) three weeks ago in game fashion; may have more in the tank but he'll need it in this higher grade.

12/1

9th
12 (12)
Amica

10/1

Form: 73-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam won over 1m6f and she drops back from 1m for today's AW debut, returning from eight months off; whether she'll have the pace for this from the outside stall is the question and maybe handicaps will be her thing.
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8th

8

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Amica

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Two low-key runs in handicaps this summer; dropping down the weights but others look more appealing.

16/1

4th

5

(1)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:42 Nottingham

Amica

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Best of her three qualifying runs came when third of six at Haydock (1m, good to soft) in September; beaten around 20l when last of eight on handicap debut at Ffos Las (7.5f, good to soft) 23 days ago; dropped 3lb.

8/1

8th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Amica

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Thrice-raced filly who may be capable of progress now handicapping and back up in distance with 6f AW reappearance under her belt; showed promise on turf last September; not ruled out.

10/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded newcomer whose yard is still to get rolling for the year; half-brother Rawaasi gained his sole win over 8.6f and he too may want more of a test in due course.
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7

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Takteek

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Placed once in ten starts, when third of eight at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) three runs back; while 3l defeat at Wolverhampton last time was respectable when upped to 9.4f, and his dam won at up to 11.4f, others preferred.

7/1

5th

12

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Takteek

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Placed once in nine starts when third of eight at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) on his penultimate outing; needs to find more for the longer trip, but his dam won at up to 11.4f so that is possible.

12/1

9

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Takteek

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

0-8; one of his better efforts when third of eight here (7f) ten days ago; down another 1lb, but he still needs more in the returning cheekpieces.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded £78,000 yearling who's a brother to the yard's Commander Straker and a half-brother to Nuevo Slovo (both 5f 2yo turf winners); this looks a tough introduction.
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13th

9

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Marty Hopkirk

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Unplaced in last four handicaps but there was more encouragement in his fourth to Redorange (runs in the Listed race at 2.33) at Windsor 12 days ago; has raced mainly at 5f but should stay further; not without hope.

18/1

4th

11

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Marty Hopkirk

8st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Has good chance on last summer's Doncaster second but he was well held in his next three runs; still lightly raced but he's been up and down so far and others are more solid.

25/1

50/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished beaten a long way on his C&D debut a fortnight ago and can't be fancied on that, with Rapper's Delight clearly his yard's best chance.
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11

(11)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Sprinter

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Has shown little in four starts; tongue-tie and blinkers are now applied and needs to show more.

25/1

11th

10

(3)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Sprinter

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

Beaten 22l and 21l on AW on her first two starts; showed a bit more, albeit well beaten, when fifth of seven here over 6f 35 days ago (good to soft); now steps up in trip for handicap debut; watch the market.

10/1

5th

4

(3)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Sprinter

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Beaten just over 20l at big prices in a Kempton novice and maiden (both 6f, AW) recently; can only be watched on his turf debut.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.80
Straight Forecast £10.08
Trifecta £22.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spitzbergen

POSTDATA:

Rapper's Delight

LAMBOURN:

Crestofdistinction

Daily Record:

Spy Chief

NEWMARKET:

Spitzbergen

Daily Mail:

Spitzbergen

D Express:

Spitzbergen

Daily Mirror:

Spitzbergen

The Times:

Rapper's Delight

Telegraph:

Rapper's Delight

The Guardian:

Rapper's Delight

The Star:

Rapper's Delight