Kempton Park Race 5 - Unibet Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
WATER TO WINE (3) is highly likely to follow up an impressive debut. Ryan Moore is an eyecatching booking for the John and Thady Gosden trained Kingman colt. Produced a superb 4.25L debut win over 2200m at Newbury and looks too good for this level. The one to beat. Stablemate HUMPHREY (6) is the biggest danger. This Pinatubo colt is from a great family and his dam was a G2 winner. WHITE STORM (10) is another newcomer to note. A full brother to G1 winner White Birch and deserving of a market check. TRIPOLI FLYER (1) brings quality jumps form. Was a 4.25L third hurdling last time and must build on flat form. Cannot be ruled out. Something for the Multiples: TAKE A CHILL PILL (9)
Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 17 at Punchestown in LR on May 2 over 4123m, 4.5 len behind Hello Neighbour with 69.5kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 9 at Nottingham on April 8 over 2000m, 7 len behind Bay Royale carrying 64.5kg at $26. Making headway. Slightly less weight here and should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 02/05/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 4U | $172,320.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Fern O'brien | 69.5kg | 5:10.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/04/2026 | 26 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Dougie Costello | 64.5kg | 2:13.20 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/23 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 5U | $199,640.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 67.5kg | 4:06.14 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/02/2026 | 34 | NOV 4U | $72,600.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 2:34.47 | 8-3-7 | 14 |
| 17.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 74kg | 4:52.50 | 8-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | G1 OPEN 4U | $235,940.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 3:41.29 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | 27 | CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:07.30 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $7.00 |
| 0/3 | 21/10/2025 | 172 | CHSE 4U | $24,700.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 5:32.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 5:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2025 | 41 | G1 HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 3:56.84 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 3:57.00 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Wolverhampton on April 27 over 2400m, 16 len behind Shayhana with 64.5kg at $51. The run before that 9th of 13 at Exeter on April 7 over 4300m, 14 len behind Blue In The West with 71.5kg at $19. Better off looking at others.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3U | $21,780.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 64.5kg | 2:38.81 | - | 7 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/13 | 07/04/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:23.35 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 0/9 | 09/03/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:58.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/13 | 12/01/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:04.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 5:10.80 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 24 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:11.09 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/11/2025 | 217 | HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 4:44.03 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/18 | 17/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $27,230.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | James Bowen | 67kg | 4:10.62 | 12-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 4.5 len at Newbury April 18 over 2200m defeating Alderman carrying 60.5kg at $2. Improvement to come and shapes as a leading chance again.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 2:20.31 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
Jockey: S Hitchcott
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 4th of 12 at this track on October 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Fort Rock carrying 59kg at $15. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 10 at Newbury on April 17 over 2000m, 14 len behind Maltese Cross carrying 59kg at $81. That form suggests he needs a bit more time.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 186 | NOV 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 59kg | 2:06.05 | - | 9 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Good | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:26.30 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last in a small field at Nottingham on May 9 over 1700m, 29 len behind Lighting Thunder carrying 60.5kg at $67. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:49.00 | - | 4 |
| 29.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Footstepsinthesand out of Sander Camillo. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) on April 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Portcullis carrying 60.5kg at $19. Second-up 5th of 7 at Chester on May 8 over 2500m, 16 len behind Galiyan carrying 60.5kg at $21. Has plenty of upside and is worth including.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 2:34.88 | - | 2 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:38.79 | - | 10 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Ulysses out of Diagnostic. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on May 6 over 2200m, 22 len behind Brilliant Star carrying 55kg at $101. Happy to watch.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | NOV F 35 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Kieren Fox | 55kg | 2:20.64 | - | 2 |
| 22.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Great Yarmouth on April 11 over 2000m, 14 len behind Harriet Quimby with 56kg at $251. Second-up second last of 8 at this track on May 6 over 2200m, 21 len behind Brilliant Star carrying 55kg at $151. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/05/2026 | 25 | NOV F 35 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Dylan Hogan | 55kg | 2:20.64 | - | 1 |
| 21.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56kg | 2:10.11 | - | 4 |
| 14.3L | $251.00 |