'High numbers have no chance' - Three horses with a low draw to follow at Chester
21 hours ago
KEMPTON (AW)
5 May 2025
Monday 5th May
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Thorley Taverns Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard To Slow
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Polytrack
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Likely there's improvement in him but maybe over further once handicapping after today
40-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 166
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-2 | 11/11 | Brave Byreflection (7¼L) | 13/2 | - | 49 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 52yMd | 9-4 | 4/10 | My Mate Kev (5¼L) | 10/1 | - | 55 |
Started 33-1 for a C&D novice on his debut a fortnight ago, when well held
7
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-4 | 7/11 | Dr Strangelove (7½L) | 33/1 | - | 59 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (26%)
250,000gns yearling who's the first foal of a three-time 6f winner (Group 2); likely sort
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Two runs last backend have been well advertised since; might have been better drawn
32-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 152
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/12 | The Quiet Gent (¾L) | 13/8F | - | 77 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f Sft | 42yMd | 9-7 | 3/9 | So Darn Hot (2¼L) | 4/1 | - | 77 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Drawn wide on debut; probably best watched, with Crestofdistinction his yard's best shot
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Gelded £78,000 yearling who's a brother to the yard's Commander Straker; this looks tough
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Plenty to like about his C&D debut third two weeks ago and he goes on the shortlist
3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-4 | 3/11 | Dr Strangelove (1½L) | 15/2 | - | 78 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (25%)
Pleasing debut at Chelmsford last November; holds leading claims on his comeback
2-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 177
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 2/10 | Initial Blue (shd) | 9/2 | - | 76 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Finished beaten a long way on his C&D debut a fortnight ago and can't be fancied on that
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-4 | 11/12 | Topwarrior (22L) | 22/1 | - | 15 |
Gelded 750,000gns yearling; half-brother to five winners; may want further ultimately
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Gelded newcomer; yard still to get rolling for the year; might want further in due course
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (3%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dam won over 1m6f; whether she'll have the pace for this from the outside stall a question
73-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: -
Days: 241
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 8f GS | 32yNvF | 9-2 | 3/6 | Bintjeddah (4½L) | 7/2 | - | 66 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 32yMdF | 9-2 | 7/10 | Desert Flower (14½L) | 10/1 | - | 54 |
Verdict
Rapper's Delight has the benefit of a recent run but SPITZBERGEN looked an unlucky loser on his debut last autumn and gets the nod.
Spitzbergen
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Spitzbergen,
4/1 Rapper's Delight,
Spy Chief,
5/1 Champion Again Ole,
Crestofdistinction,
10/1 Amica,
16/1 Takteek,
33/1 Atmosphere,
Getreadytorumble,
Marty Hopkirk,
50/1 Al Baarez,
Sprinter
Relevant Tips
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