November 20 / 17.30 Kempton (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-2120 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt when winning a 1m novice at Windsor in July; good second at Yarmouth on his handicap debut (1m1f, good to firm) in September but unable to build on it when midfield in the Cambridgeshire ten days later (soft ground perhaps not ideal); still has the potential for better.
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22th

1

(22)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Improved on last year's turf form when returned to the AW over the winter, but he went up the weights and his challenge never seriously materialised in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good to firm) in May, when a one-paced sixth of 17; dropped just 1lb and needs more for first-time cheekpieces; sold for £320,000 this week.

7/1

6th

2

(18)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix.

13/2

6th

2

(18)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix.

13/2

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 705600 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all eight starts in 2024 and he has only dropped 9lb for his troubles; retains ability but today's trip is a potential stumbling block.
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2

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Popmaster

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Seven wins include three on good to soft/soft; also won on AW at Kempton (1m) in February but only midfield in valuable events at Newcastle (AW) and Ascot (good) on his last two starts; however, latter effort was better than it looks having been poorly drawn.

33/1

15th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.

33/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Popmaster

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Arrives in fine form, beating The Lost King at Kempton in February and runner-up on his two runs since; sneaking back up the weights and he was only fifth in this race 12 months ago off today's mark.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £13.40

Form: 129536 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Useful on AW and he's only 1lb higher than when a close second to Kingdom Come in the Lincoln Trial in March; his three runs since July have come over shorter trips and a more potent effort is expected now back up to 1m.
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11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a course win for this rider over the extended 1m2f nine days ago; 5lb higher and sharply down in trip; possibly vulnerable.

8/1

1st

12

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, including over this trip on the AW, and creditable run in the circumstances (slowly away) at the Curragh on latest under today's rider; one to consider.

12/1

12/1

Form: 15-208

Last run: 109 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Faced a thankless task trying to beat Night Raider at Southwell in March on his only AW start; unplaced in two good turf handicaps in the summer, after which he was gelded; can rate higher on AW but this is another warm event.
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3rd

6

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Cogitate

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

He needs to produce more than he's managed back on turf on his last two starts but prior to those he was a good second at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he won on grass at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last May; capable of having a say if getting back to his best.

11/1

7th

6

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Cogitate

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Consistent of late on the AW, runner-up at Kempton in October and March, but his turf efforts have been more up and down; never better than midfield in Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago and only 1lb lower today.

16/1

12th

23

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Cogitate

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Equally effective at 7f and 1m and arrives in good form from the AW; could be thereabouts again, although he finished behind several of these when only seventh in this race 12 months ago.

20/1

Form: 313859 D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW last winter and his last run in this sphere saw him finish third at Newcastle on Good Friday; dropped in the weights after three defeats in red-hot turf handicaps; drawn wide but still of some interest on his return from five months off.
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8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

12/1

Form: -19444 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Down the field in this race last year but effective over C&D and back to the same mark as when seeing off 16 rivals at Newmarket's Craven meeting in April (1m, good); apprentice's claim useful and he's not ruled out.
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11

(21)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Hafeet Alain

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

9yo who looked as good as ever when making all with something to spare at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his sole run this season; however, he's never defied a mark this high and may be vulnerable in this hot contest.

28/1

14/1

Form: 024495 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Over two years since his last win but he was second over C&D in Listed company last December and he ran with more credit than his fifth position suggests over C&D four weeks ago; each-way shout.
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6

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

1lb lower than when scoring in an amateur riders' event at Goodwood (1m, good) in June, but hard to win with these days and latest close third of six came in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta); look elsewhere.

11/1

6

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

1lb lower than when scoring in an amateur riders' event at Goodwood (1m, good) in June, but hard to win with these days and latest close third of six came in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta); look elsewhere.

11/1

4

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tempus

10st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Multiple winner in his young days including over C&D, but has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, one of which was on Jersey; may find a couple too strong.

7/1

Form: 42-19 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Returned from ten months off to win a Southwell maiden (1m) in August; that is strong form and a subsequent defeat in a 1m2f handicap on good to soft turf shouldn't be held against him; pedigree points to AW being more suitable than turf and there could be plenty more to come from him.
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8th

9

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Victorious Street

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Returned from ten months off to win a Southwell maiden (1m) in August; that is strong form and a subsequent defeat in a 1m2f handicap on good to soft turf shouldn't be held against him; pedigree points to AW being more suitable than turf and there could be plenty more to come from him.

5/1

8th

9

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Victorious Street

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Returned from ten months off to win a Southwell maiden (1m) in August; that is strong form and a subsequent defeat in a 1m2f handicap on good to soft turf shouldn't be held against him; pedigree points to AW being more suitable than turf and there could be plenty more to come from him.

5/1

9th

5

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Victorious Street

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Showed promise last autumn on both 2yo starts (1m, good) and came clear with very useful yardstick to win Southwell maiden (1m, AW) on last month's reappearance; cost 370,370euros at last year's breeze-ups and has potential off his handicap debut mark, especially now up in trip.

9/2

25/1

Form: 744796 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Got the better of Tempus on his first attempt at this trip in July; now 2lb lower but he hasn't kicked on from that win and others look much more persuasive.
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8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Sterling Knight

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Versatile regarding ground and he was winning his 12th race when beating Jimmy Speaking and Final Night at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable win and he has the assistance of Ryan Moore but this demands more from him (has never won off a mark this high).

14/1

1st

1

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

18/1

10th
12 (8)
Longlai

10/1

Form: -26115 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and although he came up short in his hat-trick bid here in September, he emerged with credit having done best of those held up; should get a faster pace to aim at here but this is a stronger race.
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14

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Longlai

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Had an AW double (one here) over about 1m last summer but his latest two outings for his new yard have been moderate; another furlong would have been preferable, even if leaving those efforts behind.

20/1

10

(5)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Longlai

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Always behind in Glorious Goodwood contest on second outing for new stable and still hasn't won on turf since 2021; may be more interesting when back on AW.

25/1

16

(15)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Longlai

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Won two in a row last summer (1m/8.6f, AW) and returned from two-month break to finish third of ten on yard debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in June; may be able to build on that last run and is not ruled out each-way.

100/1

33/1

Form: 008090 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Veteran hold-up performer who is now 8lb lower than when third in the Victoria Cup in May; capable but he'll need everything to go his way to win.
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4th

7

(3)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Bless Him

9st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Veteran whose losing run goes back to his success in the 2022 Bunbury Cup; down the field in two races at Kempton since returned to AW but his Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Bless Him

9st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Veteran whose losing run goes back to his success in the 2022 Bunbury Cup; down the field in two races at Kempton since returned to AW but his Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival.

16/1

11th

10

(3)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Bless Him

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Veteran hold-up performer who is now 8lb lower than when third in the Victoria Cup in May; capable but he'll need everything to go his way to win.

33/1

11/2

Form: 2113

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well for third on his handicap debut at Southwell three weeks ago (7f); moving up in trip can help and he still has untapped potential; this is a better race but he is still one to take seriously.
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7

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Harvard Sound

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

2-2 on turf having won maiden/novice races at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last summer; good third on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game, but perhaps the return to turf and first-time cheekpieces will help

7/1

7

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Harvard Sound

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

2-2 on turf having won maiden/novice races at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last summer; good third on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game, but perhaps the return to turf and first-time cheekpieces will help

7/1

6th

2

(5)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Harvard Sound

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Absent since looking a non-stayer in better race over 1m eight weeks ago; broadly progressive over 7f (including at Southwell) otherwise, producing form figures of 2113; possibilities back down in trip/grade.

13/2

12/1

Form: 312409 C

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Smart handicapper on AW, only headed late on at Newcastle on Good Friday off 1lb lower; latest run came in a messy event at Newcastle in August and that isn't the performance to judge him on; likely to be dropped in from stall 14 so he will need some luck in running.
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8th

3

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart performer on AW, winning this race in 2024 and third 12 months ago; cheekpieces have given him a lift of late, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton ten days ago; still on a handy mark and he is sure to be popular.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Goes well fresh and should cope if it gets tactical given all three of his C&D wins were achieved in single-figure fields; pushing two years since he last got his head in front but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when fifth over track and trip last time; of significant interest.

7/2

1

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Record of 4-13 on AW and 3-4 at Kempton; below par returned to this sphere ten weeks ago and losing run is mounting up but a revival would put him in the picture; 1lb below last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 044-45 CD

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 1lb higher; only seen twice this year, looking to retain all his ability in useful turf races; can go well fresh; not ruled out.
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14th

2

(11)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Notre Belle Bete

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Beaten favourite in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 1lb higher; only seen twice this year, looking to retain all his ability in useful turf races; can go well fresh; not ruled out.

10/1

14th

2

(11)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Notre Belle Bete

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Beaten favourite in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 1lb higher; only seen twice this year, looking to retain all his ability in useful turf races; can go well fresh; not ruled out.

10/1

5th

12

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Notre Belle Bete

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four-time AW winner; has comparable form on turf but he took his record in this sphere to 0-17 when a creditable fourth of 15 in Epsom handicap (8.5f; good to soft) on reappearance 18 days ago; cheekpieces back on; it's unlikely that a first success on the grass will arrive now.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.80
Straight Forecast £33.72
Tricast £812.50
Trifecta £1009.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Roi De France

SPOTLIGHT:

Victorious Street

The Times:

Harvard Sound

The Guardian:

Longlai

D Express:

Cogitate

TOPSPEED:

Final Voyage

POSTDATA:

Tempus

Daily Mirror:

Roi De France

The Star:

Roi De France

Telegraph:

Victorious Street

Daily Record:

Harvard Sound

Daily Mail:

Longlai