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PreviewOur pick: I Am Royal

16:25 Kempton (AW): Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes – preview

8 runners over 6f on standard / slow ground. Our best selection is I Am Royal.

CourseKempton (AW)
RaceUnibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
GoingStandard / Slow
Published14 Oct 2026

The race in brief

A 8-runner all-weather Flat race over 6f, Class 4. The official going is Standard / Slow, and the all-weather surface should ride consistently.

What the facts say

  • I Am Royal (2yo, Richard Hughes, OR 78, 9-7) – figures 323, 29 days since its last run.
  • Hayate (2yo, Roger Varian, OR –, 9-7) – figures 3, a break of 11 weeks.
  • Encounter (2yo, S. P. C. Woods, OR 81, 9-7) – figures 3643, 14 days since its last run.
  • Desert Move (2yo, Simon Dow, OR –, 9-7) – figures 55, a break of 15 weeks.
  • Lead To Gold (2yo, Ollie Sangster, OR –, 9-7) – figures 9, 12 days since its last run.

Our view

Best selection: I Am Royal. 29 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Richard Hughes has had 48 winners from 422 runners in our recent records.

The case against: Hayate is close on the numbers; we can't yet confirm how it handles standard / slow ground from our own records.

Others to consider: Hayate and Encounter.

This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.

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This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.