Kempton Park Race 5 - Bet 20 Pound Get 20 Pound With Unibet Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
Jumpers flat race winner LIAM MERA KAI (2) maintains a promising hurdle profile and arrives in smart all-weather flat form with a 9L third in a 2400m novice event at Southwell AW preceding a close second in a 2200m maiden at the same track a month ago. Top selection. MALDIVES (9) shaped well beginning of the month producing a 0.75L fourth attempting a 2000m handicap at Salisbury. Open to further progress tackling this trip. Likely player. FLAGBEARER (4) represents notable connections and could take a step forward after a disappointing ninth in a 2200m maiden at Carlisle seven weeks ago. Deserves a market check. SAILOR SONG (6) brings a pair of runner-up efforts from four outings. Place hope.

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at this track on October 5 over 2400m, 79 len behind Noble Journey with 61.5kg at $251. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Newton Abbot on June 23 over 3700m, 34 len behind Warfleet with 73.5kg at $9.50. Can't see him turning things around.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | 104 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | William Carson | 61.5kg | 2:32.65 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 79.5L | $251.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | 4:27.37 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/06/2026 | 220 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 71.5kg | 4:00.27 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 5129m | Good | Ben Jones | 69kg | 6:25.79 | 7-4-5 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | Good | James Bowen | 75kg | 5:59.71 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/10/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,350.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 4:54.10 | 3-4-6 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/09/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,650.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Ben Jones | 74kg | 4:19.89 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/12 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/11 | 24/07/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 3:51.41 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2025 | 50 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:48.65 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/05/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 3:58.16 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at Southwell All Weather on September 3 over 2400m, 9 len behind Castlemont carrying 60.5kg at $13. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Southwell All Weather on September 26 over 2200m, nose behind Pyramid with 61kg at $8. Fitter now and making headway. Progressive type ready to show best.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 61kg | 2:25.09 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 107 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 60.5kg | 2:35.06 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/05/2026 | 88 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 64.5kg | 2:14.68 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 0/12 | 20/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 76.5kg | 3:57.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/01/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 3:51.26 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2025 | 19 | MHDLE APP 3U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:59.37 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 25/11/2025 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:52.09 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/13 | 02/11/2025 | 220 | MHDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:43.95 | 6-6-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 27/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 67.5kg | 3:49.47 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Salisbury on June 14 over 2000m, 15 len behind Wild Violet with 64kg at $101. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 8 at this track on October 7 over 2200m, 11 len behind Queen Of Scotland with 60.5kg at $301. Hard to get excited about her chances.
Last Starts 20 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 | 07/10/2026 | 115 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 2:20.93 | 5-7-8 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $301.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good | William Cox | 64kg | 2:12.60 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Carlisle on September 9 over 2200m, 19 len behind Harper Violet carrying 60.5kg at $6. Before that ran last in a small field at Hamilton Park on August 21 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Nakassama with 59kg at $5.50. Forgive the last run; worth following up.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 2:25.55 | 5-7-9 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NOV 3U | $64,800.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Soft | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 2:26.78 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:44.15 | - | 7 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ben Ffrench-Davis
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Planteur out of Nerual. Likely to be better for this experience.

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Doncaster April 25 over 2400m, 17 len behind Al Azd carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. On debut fourth in a small field at Southwell All Weather February 28 over 2200m, 9 len behind Pursuit Of Love carrying 59kg at $8. Shows promise and is worth including.
Last Starts 185 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Toby Moore | 56.5kg | 2:31.51 | - | 7 |
| 17.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Toby Moore | 52kg | 2:21.66 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Connor Planas | 59kg | 2:15.90 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | NOV 3 | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 59kg | 2:23.30 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at Leicester on September 21 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Ella Beach with 58kg at $1.60. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on October 5 over 2400m, 15 len behind Noble Journey carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Must be included.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Jason Watson | 56.5kg | 2:32.65 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2026 | 128 | MDN F 3U | $21,780.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good | P J McDonald | 58kg | 2:08.17 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.57 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:06.94 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/14 | 17/04/2026 | 123 | MDN F 3 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:08.61 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 15/12/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $11,620.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:40.16 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran second last of 14 at Newbury on April 17 over 2000m, 21 len behind I'm The One with 58kg at $67. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 2:08.61 | - | 8 |
| 21.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Salisbury on October 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Hello Cotai carrying 61.5kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last in a small field in the LR Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 3 over 2000m, 16 len behind Jennifer Jane carrying 58kg at $8.50. Will come on from that run and is likely to feature.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | 105 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Soft | David Egan | 61.5kg | 2:09.42 | 7-2-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/06/2026 | 46 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $453,740.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 2:30.18 | - | 9 |
| 66.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $108,900.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 2:03.00 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 56kg | 2:10.11 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |