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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6th

17

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Mr Writer

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made it three wins in his last five starts when seeing off nine rivals at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; those in behind who've run since haven't done much for the form but he's a 3yo on the up.

8/1

1st

4

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Mr Writer

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Two narrow wins over 7f (good to firm) either side of apparently failing to stay 1m at Goodwood in June but he found just the one pace when sixth of 11 at Ascot last month and it remains to be seen whether he's still on a winning mark.

3/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Mr Writer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made the breakthrough when scrambling home in Catterick maiden in May and he broke his handicap duck with another neck success at Leicester (also 7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he might be capable of better.

3/1

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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7th

5

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Hung sharply left but stuck on well to prevail in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) five weeks ago, proving suited by the return to 7f for the first time this term; below par back over that C&D (good to soft, likely softer) last Saturday but he raced freely and had a possible ground excuse; could bounce back.

5/1

5th

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Ghost Mode

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Hung sharply left but stuck on well to prevail in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) four weeks ago, proving suited by the return to 7f for the first time this term and taking record to 3-11; may have further progress in him over this trip; major player.

8/1

1st

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ghost Mode

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned over shorter this term, posting a useful AW win on reappearance and not disgraced at Newmarket most recently; showed respectable 7f form as a 2yo, including a good effort in the maiden on this card and a success at Chester; still fairly unexposed over this distance; interesting.

15/2

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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1st

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Sovereign View

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

In-form 3yo who has reached the frame in AW handicaps (1m) in his last three runs, most recently when third at Kempton two weeks ago; record is now 1-10, but his dam won over 1m2f and he's respected at this new trip; cheekpieces worn in last two starts are removed.

5/1

3rd

5

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign View

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

3yo who ended last season with a Newcastle win (1m, AW) and has run well in three of his four starts this season including when fourth of 14 at Newcastle (cheekpieces added) last month; still has low mileage and he should be in the mix again.

7/1

4th

10

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sovereign View

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Tate

Ended 2025 with C&D victory and he's advanced his form this season, posting good third of 14 in 1m Kempton handicap 26 days ago; cheekpieces added; merits consideration from an unchanged mark.

8/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Captain Fox

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Won a novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) in February; consistent form since, without looking well handicapped (beaten about 3l over 1m4f/1m2f on last two outings) but he's now 11lb lower than on handicap debut.

11/4

4th

8

(11)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:02 Bath

Captain Fox

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Opened his account at Lingfield (1m, AW) in February; got back on track with fifth of nine in 1m4f AW handicap at Lingfield 17 days ago; not out of things in first-time cheekpieces from a slipping mark.

10/1

5th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Lingfield (AW)

Captain Fox

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Kickstarted 2026 with 1m novice win here but he has failed to build on it sent handicapping and beat only two home at Kempton (1m) last month; takes a marked step up in trip.

10/1

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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1st

7

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Darkest Red

9st 2lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

12-race maiden but again runner-up at Epsom (1m4f) last time and that can be upgraded; unraced here but the track shouldn't be a problem.

7/2

2nd

12

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Epsom

Darkest Red

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Runner-up three times in 11 races, including behind Tenison at Yarmouth three runs back; would have each-way claims if shrugging off below-par run last time.

9/1

4th

6

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Darkest Red

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Ten-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in three of his five runs this season and wasn't beaten far when fourth of five at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) last time; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's in the mix back on AW.

5/1

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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8th

1

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Woolisle

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Heather Main

Runner-up in heavy-ground nursery at Nottingham (6f) last October before going one better there (5f, soft) eight days later; just two outings this year, finishing second here (6f, soft) in May and a close fourth at Windsor (6f, good to soft) in June, but could have a big say back from a break.

7/1

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

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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16th

10

(13)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Raging Raj

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Record of 4-12 in handicaps, the most recent success in emphatic style on second start for new yard; couple of sound efforts since and the latest one, at Doncaster, ties him in with fellow 3yo Flight Control; in good form and enters calculations.

10/1

6th

11

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Raging Raj

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Bought after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam and has been better still on his last two outings, winning in good style at Thirsk and beaten a neck at Ascot (both 7f on good); each-way claims again.

16/1

2nd

2

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Raging Raj

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Bought for 30,000gns after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam; just second run for this yard when a convincing winner at Thirsk (7f, good) but he went up 10lb for that and this looks stronger.

5/1

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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8th

11

(11)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Amalfi Bluebell

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Barry Brennan

Hasn't finished within 12l of the winner in six starts including one at this level; hard to make a case for.

100/1

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

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