12:33 Plumpton
This Class 4 novices' handicap steeplechase at Plumpton over 2m219y on good ground brings together a small but competitive field of just three runners. The KTB Fit Scores highlight Soomaroy as the clear top pick on 76, ahead of Bond Broker on 62 and Crest of Stars on 55, suggesting the race revolves around how the principals handle the drop in trip, the track and the genuinely-run pace. All three carry similar weight with official ratings between 115 and 121, promising a tight contest where course and distance factors could prove decisive.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape is described as genuinely run, with a front-runner likely to be pressed by several handy types in what should prove a fair test. Bond Broker is the established front-runner with high-confidence tendencies to make the running or race on the pace, while both Soomaroy and Crest of Stars prefer to race prominently and handily on or close to the lead. This sets up an interesting early battle for position that could test stamina as well as speed, with the key question being whether any of the prominent racers can sustain their effort once the tempo lifts in the home straight.
The KTB Fit ranking
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1Soomaroy KTB Selection76/100
Soomaroy stands out on the limited evidence of just three runs to date as a high-class performer. He won on debut before showing smart form when second at a higher level, though he pulled up on his latest start. Dropping back in trip today asks a fresh question of him while the trainer has only one run at Plumpton, where the yard boasts a 100% strike rate. The 5yo has been placed once from two starts on good ground without winning, and he usually races handily on or close to the lead. Caoilin Quinn takes the ride for the Moore team, whose combined trainer-jockey record stands at 0/6.
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2Bond Broker62/100
Bond Broker is high-class on his day and arrives with solid recent form that includes two seconds and a win from his last five starts. He has already shown up well at Plumpton when finishing fourth on his only visit, and the yard’s 28% strike rate at the track sits comfortably above their general mark. Good ground clearly suits, with three wins from eight starts at the trip, and the 5 lb claimer Jay Tidball adds value from a 25% strike rate at Plumpton. At seven he brings the benefit of experience, and his front-running style with high-confidence tendencies to make the running or race on the pace looks ideally suited to the expected shape. The trainer-jockey combination shows a 17/80 record.
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3Crest of Stars55/100
Crest of Stars is a smart performer who has already shown his liking for this track when finishing a solid third here on his only previous visit. He drops back to a trip at which he has won twice from four starts and boasts a good record on good ground with two wins from five attempts. Anthony Honeyball’s 25% strike rate at Plumpton is above his overall figure, while Rex Dingle’s 13% strike rate here sits in line with his record elsewhere. The 5yo usually races handily on or close to the lead with medium-confidence run-style, fitting the prominent profile that should see him involved early. His trainer-jockey partnership records 103/564.
KTB verdict
Soomaroy is the KTB Selection. He is taken to build on the high-class impression created by his debut win and subsequent smart second at a higher level, with the drop back in trip and the Plumpton track posing the main questions he must answer. His prominent run-style should see him well placed to capitalise if the expected genuine pace materialises. Bond Broker is the most obvious danger, given his course form, strong recent record and ideal front-running profile on good ground. Crest of Stars cannot be dismissed either, with his liking for the track, proven ability at the distance and solid good-ground stats all counting in his favour in this small but intriguing field.
KTB Selection Soomaroy
Early prices
The best price per runner across the bookmakers we track, each as first seen (UK time). Every runner had a price by 12:11am, 5 Nov. Prices move — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Early price | Bookmaker, time |
|---|---|---|
| Soomaroy | 15/8 | Bet365, 12:01am |
| Bond Broker | 9/4 | 7Bet, 12:01am |
| Crest of Stars | 11/8 | Bet Victor, 12:01am |
This is the narrative read of the 12:33 Plumpton. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Plumpton racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Plumpton results & records page. How favourites, trainers, jockeys and the draw have fared here over the last five years is on the Plumpton racecourse statistics page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
How many times has Soomaroy raced at Plumpton before?
Soomaroy has no course form on record.
What is Bond Broker's record on good ground at this trip?
Bond Broker has three wins from eight starts on good ground at the trip.
Has Crest of Stars placed at Plumpton?
Yes, Crest of Stars has finished third on his only previous visit to Plumpton.
Which horse is the front-runner in this race?
Bond Broker tends to make the running or race on the pace with high confidence.
What is the trainer strike rate at Plumpton for the yard of the selection?
The trainer has a 100% strike rate at Plumpton from one run.
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