May 04 / 14.35 Kempton (AW)

14.35

Standard To Slow

McCaffertys Bars Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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McCaffertys Bars Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 02-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well bred; never sighted on Newmarket debut (7f, good) but showed more when runner-up on heavy at Doncaster (6f); returns in a winnable maiden with his yard going well.
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2nd

9

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Thunder Call

9st 10lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: William Haggas

Easy win in a 6f maiden at Kempton on his reappearance in May; made light of his opening mark when seeing off 21 rivals in a 6f handicap at York (good) in June; unable to justify favouritism in a hot Newmarket handicap last month but the ground was the fastest he has faced and he didn't look entirely at ease, doing well to take third as things panned out; that form looks strong and he remains with serious potential; of obvious interest if the going is deemed suitable.

7/4

3rd

8

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Thunder Call

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Came on plenty over the winter, easily winning a 6f Kempton AW maiden on comeback, then saw off a big field on handicap debut at York (6f, good) in June; he ended with a little up his sleeve at York and a 6lb rise isn't harsh for one who can improve further for this stiffer test at the trip.

7/2

1st

18

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Thunder Call

8st 5lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: William Haggas

Promising second at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November on second start and he won by 6l on last month's reappearance at Kempton (6f, AW); this close relation to connections' Group 3 winner Skardu has the potential to be better than his opening mark and crack Australian jockey Zac Lloyd has made a good start to his stint in Britain.

9/2

2nd
10 (4)
Nzuri

66/1

  • Place: £16.20

Form: 0-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stable won this last year but this filly has looked limited in her first two races (6f).
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1st

2

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Nzuri

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Barry Brennan

Modest maiden after eight starts, first five for Jack Channon; started handicap life on a stiff mark (7lb lower today) but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

5th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

19:18 Bath

Nzuri

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Barry Brennan

Looks pretty exposed after seven starts but has made the frame in two run-of-the-mill handicaps for her new stable this month (6f/5f) and has a decent chance at the weights here; sports first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

4th

3

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:24 Leicester

Nzuri

9st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Barry Brennan

Modest maiden after six starts (five for Jack Channon) but she was prominent for a long way under Rose Dawes when fourth of 12 at Newbury (good to firm) five days ago and that was clearly her best show from three handicaps; first attempt at 5f for this drop back in class might also offer some hope.

11/4

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5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3432-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
The most exposed of these after five defeats but he brings the best form and he pulled too hard on his comeback at Bath; better expected.
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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

100/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 and beaten just over 11l in a 6f soft-ground novice at Windsor in September; a 4yo filly who has to concede weight all round.
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1st

8

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Whitesnake

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Teal

Five-race maiden who has finished third in both starts since switching to handicap company, most recently at Wolverhampton over 7f last month; didn't look to be crying out for this step up to 1m but has each-way claims if seeing it out.

9/1

3rd

8

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Whitesnake

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Moderate form in her three qualifying starts but improved on entering this sphere at Chepstow (6f, good) latest, when she raced prominently but didn't quite have the pace late on; the step up in trip looks positive for her first start on Tapeta; drops 2lb; not ruled out.

9/1

3rd

2

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Whitesnake

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Modest form in her three runs in 6f novice/maiden company (peak RPR of 45); Rossa Ryan booked for her handicap debut and this isn't a deep race; worth a market check.

5/1

6/1

Form: 74-

Last run: 284 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
72,000gns yearling by Wootton Bassett; ran okay in two 7f races at Newbury last summer, latterly always prominent before fading late on; can win races and perhaps over 6f.
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5th

4

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Speculative

9st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Has shown little in her four runs, including when ninth of 14 at Salisbury (7f, good) on handicap debut when last seen in May; needs to do much better.

16/1

9th

9

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:45 Salisbury

Speculative

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Recorded RPR in the 60s in two 7f fillies' events at Newbury last summer; pulled hard back from a break at Kempton 19 days ago; she will need to settle better now handicapping but does still have some potential.

12/1

8th

11

(2)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Speculative

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Tom Dascombe

72,000gns yearling by Wootton Bassett; ran okay in two 7f races at Newbury last summer, latterly always prominent before fading late on; can win races and perhaps over 6f.

6/1

50/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
RPRs in the 40s last season and has since been gelded; can only be watched.
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6th

6

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Distillation

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Mark Usher

Made all and just held on at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month, but the longer trip seemed to find him out at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) five days ago; return to 7f a positive and respected.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:04 Southwell (AW)

Distillation

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Usher

Posted an improved effort when holding on to win by a head at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; made all) 16 days ago, getting off the mark at the sixth attempt; this extra furlong is a slight concern but he has claims if seeing it out; only 3lb higher.

13/8

1st

10

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Distillation

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Usher

Two respectable efforts in handicaps last month, including C&D, without suggesting he was ahead of his mark.

12/1

100/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Never better than midfield when a 125-1 chance here in September (6f); drawn wide and one to watch for now.
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5th

6

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

19:50 Epsom

Imagine That

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Not beaten far into fourth at Chepstow last month, her first run over 7f; dropped 2lb and there should be more to come from her.

8/1

4th

4

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Chepstow

Imagine That

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Hasn't shown much in four starts, including on handicap debut when fifth of nine at Goodwood (6f, soft) 15 days ago; steps up in trip and needs to show improvement.

8/1

5th

10

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:14 Goodwood

Imagine That

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Henry Candy

Showed some improvement for the switch to turf when fifth of 12 at Salisbury (6f, good) last month; needs to progress again on handicap debut, but that is possible.

8/1

11th
4 (8)
Ruiz

100/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
A tailed-off last in both runs here last autumn, over 7f.
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9th

12

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Ruiz

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

He ran his best race so far when third of ten in a C&D classified event last week (made the running); needs another leap forward back in a handicap.

16/1

3rd

11

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Ruiz

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Hasn't finished within 10l of the winner in seven starts; look elsewhere.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Ruiz

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Yet to show any worthwhile form after six starts, the penultimate over C&D in this grade; significant improvement required.

25/1

Form: 6-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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3 yo Colt

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Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

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Payout
Exacta £210.40
Straight Forecast £256.12
Trifecta £783.10

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Noble Vow

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