August 06 / 18.35 Kempton (AW)

18.35

Standard To Slow

Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5940
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.40
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$80,000 yearling, 240,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; met traffic issues on his way to staying-on sixth of nine at Haydock (7f) and that effort can be marked up; now goes in hood; one of the likelier players.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Looka

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Marco Botti

Twice-raced colt who proved game with the hood fitted at Kempton (7f, AW) last time, turning over an odds-on Godolphin runner; may have more to offer in the retained headgear but this is a much stiffer task.

14/1

1st

6

(2)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Kempton (AW)

Looka

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Marco Botti

$80,000 yearling, 240,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; met traffic issues on his way to staying-on sixth of nine at Haydock (7f) and that effort can be marked up; now goes in hood; one of the likelier players.

10/1

6th

5

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:42 Haydock

Looka

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Marco Botti

$80,000 yearling, 240,000gns 2yo breeze-ups; by Munnings; second foal; dam once-raced half-sister to US winners Family Tree (8.5f Grade 2) and Liora (8.5f 2yo Grade 2); purchase price means he's entitled to respect on debut.

8/1

Evs

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$700,000 yearling; showed strong promise with his second of 11 in 7f contest at Newbury, doing well considering he looked very green; the form has received a couple of boosts since; the stable first string with William Buick on board and is well clear on the figures.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Kempton (AW)

Ruler Of Time

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

$700,000 yearling; showed strong promise with his second of 11 in 7f contest at Newbury, doing well considering he looked very green; the form has received a couple of boosts since; the stable first string with William Buick on board and is well clear on the figures.

Evs

2nd

12

(10)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Ruler Of Time

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

$700,000 yearling; first foal of a US 8.5f turf winner; powerful stable having another prolific year with their 2yos and he's of obvious interest on debut.

3/1

3rd
10 (10)
Plan C

14/1

  • Place: £12.80

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hint of promise with seventh of 11 at Newbury (7f) but has 10l to find with runner-up Ruler Of Time and shaped as if in need of further.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Plan C

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

Fair form at Kempton (7f, AW) and Sandown (1m, soft; three ran) on his last two starts as 2yo and he shaped as if he'd prove capable of better, including at this trip; one to note on handicap/seasonal debut.

6/1

3

(1)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Sandown

Plan C

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Both runs over 7f; seventh behind the subsequent Acomb (Group 3) winner at Newbury (good to firm) but finished a lot closer to the runner-up when third at Kempton (AW) where he ran on encouragingly from off the pace; shouldn't remain a maiden for long.

9/2

3rd

10

(10)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Kempton (AW)

Plan C

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Hint of promise with seventh of 11 at Newbury (7f) but has 10l to find with runner-up Ruler Of Time and shaped as if in need of further.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Point colt; sibling to three winners, notably Spanish Aria (1m AW 2yo; RPR 86); dam 7f turf/9.4f AW scorer (104), half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Mukhadram; major stable; heed the market signals.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

3

(20)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newbury

Blue Aria

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Improvement required judged on his August efforts (7f) but combination of physical tweak (wind surgery) and first-time hood may prompt progress; yard also runs Lighting Thunder.

10/1

2

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Newmarket (July)

Blue Aria

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Solid in the market but he looked in need of the experience when fourth of 12 in a 7f novice at Kempton 16 days ago; stable's juveniles can take a big step forward from their debut and he's a leading contender.

13/8

4th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Kempton (AW)

Blue Aria

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Blue Point colt; sibling to three winners, notably Spanish Aria (1m AW 2yo; RPR 86); dam 7f turf/9.4f AW scorer (104), half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Mukhadram; major stable; heed the market signals.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$70,000 yearling, 1,000,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Maxfield half-brother to six US winners, notably Victory Rally (7f/1m dirt including stakes); dam US 6f-8.5f dirt scorer (including stakes); interesting newcomer, even though William Buick prefers stablemate Ruler Of Time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Kempton (AW)

National History

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

1,000,000euros breeze-up purchase; only a modest fifth of 12 in Kempton contest (7f) but was green throughout and may improve a good deal with the experience under his belt; cheekpieces applied.

11/2

5th

9

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Kempton (AW)

National History

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

$70,000 yearling, 1,000,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Maxfield half-brother to six US winners, notably Victory Rally (7f/1m dirt including stakes); dam US 6f-8.5f dirt scorer (including stakes); interesting newcomer, even though William Buick prefers stablemate Ruler Of Time.

7/2

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros yearling; Palace Pier half-brother to winners Lucanas (German 1m3f) and El Segundo (US 6f 2yo/8.5f AW), out of German 1m scorer (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 101); major yard; check the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:15 York

Lord DOr

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

His dam was a German 1m Group 3 winner and he could be much sharper today than at Kempton (7f, AW) last August on sole 2yo start, when slowly away and soundly beaten; however, others have far more obvious claims.

25/1

6th

7

(13)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Kempton (AW)

Lord DOr

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

90,000euros yearling; Palace Pier half-brother to winners Lucanas (German 1m3f) and El Segundo (US 6f 2yo/8.5f AW), out of German 1m scorer (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 101); major yard; check the betting.

11/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly into stride and always in rear at Doncaster (6f) but may do better over this longer trip with the experience under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Bird Of War

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

140,000gns yearling; made the breakthrough at the sixth attempt when surging 4l clear in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW; 6-4 favourite) in November; 8lb higher on his return but he could have a lot more to offer as a 3yo and he's strongly respected back on turf.

5/1

1st

4

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bird Of War

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Five-race maiden but he's reached the frame in both nurseries including an eyecatching fourth after a slow start at Leicester (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last month; should have more to offer at this trip and he's an interesting contender back on AW.

11/4

4

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bird Of War

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Five-race maiden but he's reached the frame in both nurseries including an eyecatching fourth after a slow start at Leicester (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last month; should have more to offer at this trip and he's an interesting contender back on AW.

11/4

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest fourth in small field at Salisbury (7f) where he was the rank outsider; may improve but is perhaps a handicapper in waiting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Labiche

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Henry Candy

Well held in five starts, not achieving much a remote when third of six on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in April; others preferred.

12/1

10th

11

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Labiche

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Henry Candy

Modest third Lingfield (1m, AW) on handicap/seasonal debut; may fare better with the outing under his belt but needs such progress in this deeper-looking affair.

9/1

3rd

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Labiche

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Henry Candy

Late foal who hinted at some ability over 7f and 1m last summer; gelded since; has been off since August but he's well connected and may well show more now handicapping for a yard among the winners of late.

7/1

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at Salisbury (6f) but this scenario may prompt a better effort; out of a triple Kempton scorer (7f/1m) for his owners.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

9

(20)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Arry Up

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Fine stamp who is unbeaten since contesting handicaps; made all to land his third such race when defying penalty to score at Kempton (6f, AW; Hallo Spaceboy second, Night Mission fifth) one month ago; also won on turf (good to soft, acts on good) and doesn't have to lead; impossible to ignore in current mood.

9/1

1st

8

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Arry Up

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Got to the front from his wide stall and was a convincing C&D winner on seasonal debut a week ago; carries 6lb penalty in higher-grade race today but is better drawn this time and could be hard to catch.

7/2

1st

2

(10)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arry Up

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Prominent in the betting when winning a 6f nursery at Leicester (good to soft) when last seen in October; meets runner-up Madman on the same terms and he's an interesting contender with further progress on the cards.

7/2

Form: 4

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest fourth in small field at Beverley (7.5f) where he was the rank outsider; similar type to Labiche and seems one for handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Moon Warp

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Prescott colt who has been struggling in novice events, including over C&D, and should be more interesting when given a handicap mark.

66/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Moon Warp

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Well beaten in two starts, including over C&D two weeks ago, and looks one for handicaps before long.

100/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having blown the start and trailed home last of ten in Salisbury event (6f).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunday Sinatra

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Seven-race maiden; was sporting cheekpieces for the first time when well behind Trust No One at Newcastle (1m2f) on penultimate start and made little impact at Lingfield subsequently; blinkers added over this new trip; risky proposition.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sunday Sinatra

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Appeared to show improvement when third at Newcastle on his penultimate start (stepped up from 7f to 1m2f) but he failed to back it up when beaten 15.5l at Newcastle one month later (cheekpieces first time, retained); others look safer.

16/1

8th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Sunday Sinatra

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Improved for the step up to this trip when third to Trust No One and Onyeisi in a C&D handicap 26 days ago; cheekpieces now added and may do better, especially in a more truly-run affair.

9/1

12th
11 (3)
Ruiz

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Legends Of War half-brother to his stable's winning handicappers Arenas Del Tiempo (1m2f; RPR 89) and Tronido (7f AW; 74); may not blossom until qualified for a mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Ruiz

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

A tailed-off last in both runs here last autumn, over 7f.

100/1

9th

7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:47 Kempton (AW)

Ruiz

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Pulled hard and soundly beaten over C&D on debut; hood now fitted but he's easy to overlook.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutant by Harry Angel out of multiple 1m2f winner (including Group 3; RPR 114) whose siblings include a 7f 2yo scorer; yard is only 1-15 with 2yos this season.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:23 Newmarket

Chain Link

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Has started 33-1 for both starts but went very close at Haydock (7f, good to soft) latest; possibilities provided that form is backed up.

9/2

3

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:00 Haydock

Chain Link

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Shaped a bit better than the bare result, namely seventh of 11, at Leicester (7f, good); open to improvement with the outing under his belt.

33/1

4

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Chain Link

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Horton

Second foal of a useful multiple 1m2f winner whose yard is 2-21 with 2yos this season (2-7 with them here); got upset at the stalls and was withdrawn ahead of his intended AW debut a month ago (100-1 at the time).

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.80
Straight Forecast £22.92
Trifecta £640.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ruler Of Time

D Express:

Lord d'Or

RP RATINGS:

Ruler Of Time

POSTDATA:

Ruler Of Time

NEWMARKET:

Ruler Of Time

The Times:

Ruler Of Time

Telegraph:

Ruler Of Time

The Guardian:

Ruler Of Time

Daily Mail:

Ruler Of Time

Daily Mirror:

Ruler Of Time

The Sun:

Ruler Of Time

The Star:

Ruler Of Time

Daily Record:

Ruler Of Time