September 19 / 13.45 Newbury

13.45

Good To Soft

Kennet Valley Syndicates Nick Robinson EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Kennet Valley Syndicates Nick Robinson EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree; recorded only a modest RPR with midfield finish at Windsor (6f, good to firm) but is open to improvement with the experience under his belt.
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12th

7

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Black Star Boy

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won on reappearance at Sandown (5f, good) in April and denied a clear run when Listed sixth over this C&D (good) next time; soundly beaten in Royal Ascot handicap latest but, with the Sandown form having been strongly franked by the placed horses, he's not written off; a tongue-tie goes on.

20/1

15th

19

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Black Star Boy

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Proved well suited to a stiff 5f when strong at the finish at Sandown on his return in April; that form has taken some knocks though and he was behind some of today's rivals at York last month.

20/1

6th

2

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Black Star Boy

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Newbury maiden (good to soft) winner who was gelded after finishing down the field in Listed event here (also 6f) in October; coped well with the drop to 5f when taking good step forward to land Sandown handicap (good) on his reappearance three weeks ago; unexposed and likely capable of better again.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 58

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in C&D event when last seen ten weeks ago; looks likely to find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.
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7th

5

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Glow

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Regressive ten-race maiden who has finished down the field in his last five handicaps; now 16lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove at this new trip; first-time cheekpieces replace a visor.

13/2

8th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Twilight Glow

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Nine-race maiden; reappearance was his best show this term and, having had four starts since, it's hard to get excited about his chance today despite the falling mark; first wore a visor on latest outing.

8/1

6th

6

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Twilight Glow

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jonathan Portman

Inconsistent maiden who faded late on his first run at beyond 7f when behind Flyta at Windsor a fortnight ago; much will hinge on how he responds to first-time headgear down another 3lb.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 34

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in a couple of sprint races on good to firm, latest at Ripon; seems the stable second string on jockey arrangements but is one of the main form contenders.
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17th

14

(15)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Noble Vow

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Followed a Bath maiden win (firm) with an impressive return to handicap company at Haydock (5f, good to soft) in May; saddle slipped when down the field later that month and he's been gelded since; 7lb higher mark than at Haydock may not be too much to ask and he's one of the more interesting ones.

10/1

12th

6

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Noble Vow

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

No Nay Never colt who arrives on the up, getting off the mark in 5.5f Bath maiden before coming home really strongly to follow up in 5f Haydock handicap eight days ago; up 7lb but not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

3/1

Form: 04

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded since two spring efforts (5f/7f, good to firm) that suggest 6f may prove his ideal trip; latest form has been boosted by the useful winner subsequently; possibilities.
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2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Credit Forgedd It

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Simon Dow

A couple of placed efforts at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last month; didn't settle when well beaten over 1m here 12 days ago; may prove vulnerable for win purposes once more.

8/1

6th

6

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:46 Lingfield (AW)

Credit Forgedd It

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Simon Dow

A maiden after 11 starts but hasn't been with current stable long and comes here after making the frame in two 7f Epsom handicaps last month; looks ready or another crack at 1m and this return to Polytrack won't be a problem; could have a say.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

19:50 Epsom

Credit Forgedd It

9st 5lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Simon Dow

Ten-race maiden; finished in front of Eyes Front when second over C&D two weeks ago but that seemed unlikely for the vast majority of the race; the placings may be reversed this time.

6/4

Form: 2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a 6f 2yo winner; promising second of nine, behind odds-on winner, in Ripon maiden over this distance on good ground; leading contender on the figures.
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16th

12

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

One And Gone

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Front-runner who won two in a row in the first half of summer (5f, good) but he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and it was the same story at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) on Sunday.

50/1

7th

7

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

One And Gone

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

3yo who made all in eight-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, good) in June and rallied to follow up at Sandown (5f, good), beating four rivals; down the field at Glorious Goodwood last time but he's back into a smaller field today and could give it a good go from the front.

12/1

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

One And Gone

9st 4lb

T: Ian Williams

16/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last of 15 in 6f maiden at Glorious Goodwood, having been friendless in the betting; gelded since; needs a huge step forward in form terms.
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10th

9

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Clipper

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Inclined to pull hard last season, including down to 5f when last seen; needs to be more amenable from a wide stall if he's to have a chance.

16/1

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:25 Nottingham

Clipper

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Shaped with some promise before weakening into well-held sixth at Newbury (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, his second run; may benefit from today's drop in trip (raced freely last time) but has a lot to find with the principals.

66/1

6th

2

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Newbury

Clipper

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Trailed home last of 15 in 6f maiden at Glorious Goodwood, having been friendless in the betting; gelded since; needs a huge step forward in form terms.

33/1

7/1

Form: U2

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings over 6f at Windsor, stumbling and unseating rider in the early stages on debut then having a better experience when second to ready winner; could go well.
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4th

5

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

18:48 Windsor

Torbados

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Remains winless but he got right back on track with second of ten over C&D two weeks ago; needs to build on that effort if he's to gain a first success at the 12th attempt.

5/2

2nd

4

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Torbados

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Ran quite well from the front when upped to 1m at Kempton (AW) last month, but managed only sixth when favourite at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) three weeks ago; now 0-10 and needs to find something extra on this turf return.

9/1

6th

1

(10)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Torbados

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Ran right up to his best when fourth of 13 at Kempton (1m) two weeks ago; draw could have been kinder but he could have more to offer in blinkers.

4/1

25/1

Form: 86

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced colt who has modest claims on form and may be more interesting in handicaps after this.
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4th

5

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:57 Salisbury

Thisonesforyou

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Improved for the step up to 1m/switch to nurseries when winning at Leicester last October; two creditable efforts on AW last month; one to consider back on turf.

5/1

4th

5

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Thisonesforyou

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Tends to race freely but that didn't stop him winning a nursery at Leicester (1m, good) last October; best run since when third of 13 at Kempton (1m, AW) 19 days ago; needs to settle better to fulfil his potential.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:48 Kempton (AW)

Thisonesforyou

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Scored on his nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last October; gelded subsequently and pulled too hard on his resumption when ninth of 14 at Bath (1m, good) last month; may do better if he settles.

10/1

Form: 43

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability with his similar efforts over 6f, finishing fourth at Windsor (good) then third at Salisbury (good to soft); again has frame possibilities.
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9th

5

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Newbury

Guilty Verdict

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has shown ability with his similar efforts over 6f, finishing fourth at Windsor (good) then third at Salisbury (good to soft); again has frame possibilities.

7/1

3rd

8

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:43 Salisbury

Guilty Verdict

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Defied his 100-1 odds with a respectable fourth of nine at Windsor, beaten under 6l (6f, good); can improve.

33/1

6

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Guilty Verdict

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jim Boyle

Newcomer by Without Parole out of a six-time handicap winner (6f-7.6f; RPR 97) for his connections; stable has a modest strike-rate with 2yos; likely to be more interesting at a later date.

33/1

20/1

Form: 93

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 shot in a couple of Ffos Las maidens but appeared to run well, albeit only a modest third, the latest occasion (6f, good to soft); needs further improvement.
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11th

6

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Fullstop

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

0-9; third of 17 at Leicester (7f, good; first-time hood) in April was a good effort, but he has been on the downgrade since; plenty to prove.

14/1

7th

7

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:40 Chepstow

Fullstop

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

An improved third in April over 7f but that's not been the springboard for anything better; opposable.

16/1

8th

5

(10)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fullstop

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Prominent racer; third of 17 at Leicester (7f, good) in April represented improvement but it hasn't been a catalyst for better things; widest draw not ideal either.

8/1

Form: 05

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to find on his Goodwood efforts over longer trips; thus needs big improvement for this combination of drop to sprinting and first-time hood.
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2nd

4

(5)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:50 Brighton

My Old Mate

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Always prominent when winning a pair of handicaps at Windsor (1m, good to firm); came up short in his hat-trick bid at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Tuesday but Billy Loughnane replaces a 7lb claimer and there could still be further progress in him.

8/13

3rd

1

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:08 Lingfield (AW)

My Old Mate

10st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well beaten on handicap/AW debut over C&D in April, but has suddenly taken off on turf lately with two wins at Windsor (1m, good to firm), the first under Jude Fernandes; has a 6lb penalty to carry, but still a major player if his progress can be transferred back to Polytrack.

8/11

1st

2

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

My Old Mate

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Came good at seventh attempt, readily making all over C&D six weeks ago; that form has been well advertised by the clear runner-up since and this fellow could still be well handicapped after a 5lb rise.

9/4

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Iffraaj half-sister to two winners, notably Shock Action (Japanese 1m turf 2yo including Grade 3; RPR 101); dam Italian 1m/1m2f Listed scorer; sole newcomer in the field; market instructive.
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9th

11

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:09 Windsor

Paean Of Appin

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Brian Meehan

Finished last in Newbury maidens over 6f (good to soft; 25-1) in September and 1m2f (good; 125-1) in April; should do better in due course but has no claims at the moment.

66/1

14th

9

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Newbury

Paean Of Appin

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Brian Meehan

25-1, ducked left from inside stall when always behind in maiden here (6f, good to soft) in September; has an extra 4f but needs a transformation.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £132.60
Straight Forecast £143.19
Trifecta £768.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

One And Gone

POSTDATA:

Paean Of Appin

The Sun:

Guilty Verdict

The Star:

Black Star Boy

The Times:

Noble Vow

LAMBOURN:

Torbados

SPOTLIGHT:

Credit Forgedd It

D Express:

Paean Of Appin

NEWMARKET:

One And Gone

Telegraph:

One And Gone

The Guardian:

One And Gone

Daily Mail:

One And Gone

Daily Mirror:

One And Gone

Daily Record:

One And Gone