Kempton Park Race 5 - 'European Road To The Kentucky Derby' Conditions Stakes (Gbb Race)
This race is often targeted by the Godolphin and Frankel colt HIDDEN FORCE (1) who may win the renewal for them again. Showed a good attitude winning a novice here (1400m) in December by 1.75L. With plenty more to come is the one to beat. TADEJ (2) rates an interesting opponent having won a G3 as a juvenile (1200m, turf, good) amongst plenty of other smart performances. Now returns having been gelded and up in distance warrants respect. Smartly-bred VENETIAN PRINCE (4) cannot be judged solely on his defeat last time. Might go close. UTMOST GOOD FAITH (3) is vastly improving for new yard. Must continue up in grade.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track December 1 over 1400m defeating Aqpan with 59kg at $2. Promising type who can get the job done again.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | William Buick | 59kg | 1:27.68 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 21 at Doncaster September 11 over 1310m, 5 len behind Calendar Girl with 59.5kg at $23. On debut fourth of 13 at Ascot April 30 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Wise Approach with 59kg at $4.50. Sure to be competitive with so few opponents.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/21 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $811,260.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:18.60 | 2-2-6 | 22 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 11/21 | 21/08/2025 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $1,271,110.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:11.74 | 1-1-11 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2 | $130,020.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 1:10.15 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 20/07/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 2 | $212,880.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | Soft | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:11.56 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/20 | 17/06/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 8-8-6 | 13 |
| 4.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2025 | 16 | OPEN NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:10.95 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:13.97 | 4-10-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 30/04/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 0:59.45 | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 4.5 len at this track January 14 over 1600m defeating Try Storm Cat with 57.5kg at $1.70. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Wolverhampton February 9 over 1400m defeating Dagger Strike carrying 61kg at $2.30. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 09/02/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $17,720.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:27.90 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | 114 | HCP 3 | $21,100.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | 1:41.08 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 2 | $19,420.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60kg | 1:28.21 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/12 | 31/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 2:01.35 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:31.66 | - | 4 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Southwell All Weather on January 17 over 1600m, nose behind Knowledge carrying 58.5kg at $1.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Newbury August 16 over 1400m defeating Wechaad with 60.5kg at $2.20. Not an appealing prospect despite a scarcity of opponents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 154 | NOV 3U | $22,140.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:43.66 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 36 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:24.57 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $46,130.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:26.27 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |