June 25 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling/EBF “Confined” Maiden Stakes (No More Than One Run) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £5940
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling/EBF “Confined” Maiden Stakes (No More Than One Run) (GBB)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The Newbury maiden (6f, good) in which he finished sixth of 18 on his debut last month has been franked left, right and centre since and he showed more than enough to think he would be winning races himself; drawn widest but still of serious interest.
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2

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Cape Orator

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Unraced at Group level but looks highly progressive after finishing well on top in a valuable conditions race over Deauville's extended 6f (soft) a month ago (the second has since won a handicap); quotes would suggest he's held in high regard by powerful connections and dangerous to pass over here, especially should it get wet.

5/1

1st

1

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cape Orator

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

The Newbury maiden (6f, good) in which he finished sixth of 18 on his debut last month has been franked left, right and centre since and he showed more than enough to think he would be winning races himself; drawn widest but still of serious interest.

4/5

7/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Notable that he was sent off joint favourite for his Leicester debut four weeks ago (6f, good), a race where he was outpaced at halfway before staying on late; should know more this time and he's bred to do better; each-way shout.
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1st

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Mr Writer

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't have to improve to reward odds-on backers in a 7f maiden at Catterick in May; creditable fifth in a 1m handicap at Goodwood two weeks ago and the return to 7f in a slightly weaker race should see him on the premises.

5/2

5th

7

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Mr Writer

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Runner-up in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month and got off the mark at the eighth attempt when landing a steadily run maiden at Catterick (7f) 20 days ago; steps up in trip (his brother stays a 1m) and has place claims returned to a handicap.

9/1

1st

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:58 Catterick

Mr Writer

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Quite exposed; sound effort when runner-up off a mark of 77 in a Lingfield turf handicap last time (7f, good to firm); sets the standard.

6/5

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; second foal of an unraced sister to 6f AW winner Elisheva; hooded for debut; betting instructive.
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6th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Emphatic winner of handicap debut on Southwell AW (6f) in March; found Group 3 and Listed races too daunting on next two starts and he made only modest late headway into mid-division over 5f at Royal Ascot (40-1; without regular hood, as today); return to 6f should suit but the same applies to others from that race.

22/1

14th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ghost Mode

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo and took his form to a new level with an emphatic win at Southwell (6f, AW) in March; a refusal to settle has compromised him in Group 3/Listed events on his last two starts but this mark is surely in range judged on that Southwell win and he is interesting now dropped to 5f for the first time; hooded every time except today.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Talented, albeit is a shade quirky, and made a mockery of his mark in Southwell handicap (6f, AW) on reappearance; eventually dropped away in Ascot Group 3 since but may still have more to offer; not written off.

14/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 1m/1m2f AW winner (RPR 75); already gelded and likely best watched.
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3rd

11

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign View

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: James Tate

Ended his 2yo campaign with a ready win in a small-field nursery at Newcastle (1m); better form when second of seven, beaten a short head, at Southwell in April; flopped on fast turf last month but he could resume his progress back on AW.

9/2

6th

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

Sovereign View

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Steadily progressive; won Newcastle nursery last autumn and went down narrowly in Southwell handicap on reappearance; both those runs over 1m on AW (ran respectably on only turf outing); may be ready for a step up in distance but should still be thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

1

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Sovereign View

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

Came good at fifth attempt, winning five-runner Newcastle nursery (1m) from off the pace in October; not seen since but remains unexposed over this trip; contender if fully tuned up.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000euros yearling, 105,000gns breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to winners Miss Lamai (Listed-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 99), Seismic Spirit (US 6f-1m turf/dirt) and Spirit Of Camelot (Australian 5f-1m); dam 7f winner (76); stable have enjoyed some 2yo success already this season and he's one to consider.
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5th

10

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Captain Fox

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

May not have achieved that much when justifying odds of 1-2 in a Lingfield novice (1m, AW; first start since being gelded) in February and was well beaten on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; this is only his second start on turf, but other look more compelling.

14/1

6th

2

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Fox

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Delivered on 2yo promise when dominating five-runner Lingfield novice (1m) from the front in February; unlikely to have things all his own way in this much stronger race but probably still has potential.

4/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Captain Fox

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Stepped up on debut when second over 7f here last September and advanced his RPR again when third in 7f Newmarket maiden later that month; those efforts set the standard here; has been gelded ahead of reappearance.

11/8

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal, 9,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Harvey Dent (1m-1m2f including Saudi Arabia; RPR 94), Miss Van Gogh (7f/1m including 2yo; 94), Poster Girl (6f-1m; 92) and Twilight Dancer (7f; 81); dam 6f 2yo winner (stayed 1m2f; 90); stable not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.
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4th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Darkest Red

8st 12lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim Boyle

A maiden after nine starts but close second three consecutive times (1m2f-11.5f) since upped to middle-distance trips in April; proven on fast ground and seems very likely to be in the shake-up again.

5/2

2nd

4

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Darkest Red

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Gradually getting there, beaten under a length here (1m2f, good) in April and going down by a short head in a 14-runner event at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month, finishing nicely clear of the rest; up 4lb, but still looks the one to beat.

9/4

2nd

5

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Darkest Red

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Suited by the step up to 1m2f back on turf when one of three to come away off a 2lb lower mark at Yarmouth late last month; bit unlucky not to go closer still there and is on the shortlist.

7/1

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000euros yearling; second foal an unraced half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Laddies Poker Two (dam of multiple 1m/1m2f Group 1 winner Winter); starts out in what could be a useful race; betting to guide.
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4

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Ffos Las

Plastered

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ed Walker

Seventh in all three 6f maidens on AW/turf; makes his nursery debut at a modest level having been gelded since last seen; market support would be interesting.

4/1

7th

5

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Salisbury

Plastered

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Twice-raced colt who brings the worst form and is likely to find better opportunities when sent into handicaps.

33/1

8

(4)

16th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Ffos Las

Plastered

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Boasts a useful pedigree and fetched 80,000euros as a yearling; 20-1 and well beaten on last month's Kempton debut (6f) but open to improvement at some point.

20/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 7f-1m winner (RPR 86); starts out in a useful-looking event and perhaps one for later on.
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4th

3

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Woolisle

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Best 2yo form in the fifth of five handicap starts, when a ready winner over 5f at Nottingham (soft) last October and emerged with credit from her return, coming clear with an improved rival at Haydock (6f, soft; first two well clear) recently; up 2lb but one to fear if conditions deteriorate.

4/1

2nd

4

(11)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Haydock

Woolisle

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

Progressive during last year's eight-race campaign, finishing second in a nursery at Nottingham (6f, heavy) last October and going one better there (5f, soft) six days later; reappears with conditions in her favour; chance.

3/1

7

(7)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:17 Nottingham

Woolisle

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

In the frame in four of last five starts and proven on a soft surface, second of 12 when forcing the pace here (6f, heavy) six days ago; return to 5f shouldn't be an issue and she is respected off same mark.

6/4

Form: 4

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 for his Leicester debut in April (5f, good to firm), a race where he was taken off his feet from halfway; should improve but he needs to.
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1st

5

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Raging Raj

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Record of 2-4 on AW but he's not made an impact back on turf in his last three starts; on same mark as when third of six at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last time and he has some work to do.

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

20:12 Lingfield

Raging Raj

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won two AW nurseries in November (1m/7f) and began this campaign with two respectable runs in competitive 1m turf handicaps; the most exposed runner in the line-up but sure to appreciate this ease in grade.

12/1

6th

11

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Raging Raj

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won two AW nurseries in November (1m/7f) and was very respectable seventh in good Newmarket handicap (1m, good) contested by a few of these last month but might be vulnerable to less-exposed rivals again.

20/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns foal; half-sister to four winners including Charlie D (1m4f-2m1f including AW; RPR 97), Vitani (US 7f dirt) and Apollo Rebellion (Japanese 8.5f); dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m5f hurdle winner Windsor Park; looks one for longer trips further down the line.
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7th

7

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Amalfi Bluebell

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Has shown little in five runs between 6f-1m2f; steps up further in trip and hard to make a case for.

100/1

8th

10

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Amalfi Bluebell

8st 11lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Barry Brennan

Best effort last term was when seventh of nine in a maiden at this track (7f, good) in August; first run since September and best watched unless the market speaks in her favour.

20/1

7th

2

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Bath

Amalfi Bluebell

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Barry Brennan

Struggled on first two outings (6f/7f) but last month's seventh of nine in a good Lingfield maiden (7f, good) was more encouraging, and further progress is possible if she handles the slower ground on nursery debut.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £3.50
Straight Forecast £3.28
Trifecta £19.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Cape Orator

NEWMARKET:

Mr Writer

LAMBOURN:

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The Times:

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Daily Mail:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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The Star:

Mr Writer

RP RATINGS:

Cape Orator

Telegraph:

Cape Orator

The Guardian:

Cape Orator

D Express:

Cape Orator

Daily Mirror:

Cape Orator