November 20 / 16.30 Kempton (AW)

16.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling Week Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling Week Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 750815 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Looks good on his day, the most recent example when coming from last to first in the straight and having over 2l in hand of Calanthe at the line over C&D in September; left poorly placed next time but can bounce back if this sets up for the closers.
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1

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Kempton (AW)

Dembe

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Good C&D record since joining this yard and ran well at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark on his most recent AW outing; fair run off his lower turf mark at Doncaster four weeks ago; could yet rate higher on this surface.

5/1

6

(13)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Dembe

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Recorded his eighth AW win when completing a double at Newcastle (1m) in March; came up short at Lingfield last time but that was another good effort in a valuable handicap on Good Friday; now returns to turf but he's still lightly raced in this sphere and is 11lb lower than last time; not ruled out.

11/2

4th

6

(1)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dembe

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

midfield

13/2

11/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 212103 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Many more good runs than bad from or near the front of late; will likely face competition for the lead here, though, and a few others are probably better handicapped.
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7

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kracking

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; made all in a small field at Brighton in April when rated 3lb higher; patchy since and has stamina to prove.

10/1

6th

4

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Kracking

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; the pick of his form in the first half of the year brings him right into the reckoning but more recent efforts haven't quite been at that level; dropping into a Class 6 will help.

7/1

3

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Kracking

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; placed at Yarmouth last Sunday; registered his most recent success off this mark over C&D in April; interesting back here.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: 671247 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Struck on handicap debut then was no match for Dembe; ran okay next time but gave up the benefit of the rail draw with a sluggish start at Wolverhampton last time and wouldn't want to do the same here; cheekpieces retained.
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7

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Calanthe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Generally consistent 4yo, who made all at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and things didn't go his way back on turf there last time; has claims if he can bounce back but stall 14 could make things tough and there are some other pacesetters in the line-up.

12/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

25/1

Form: 94595

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Is hard to fancy on what we've seen in two runs for John Gallagher at Doncaster this autumn, for all it was a step forward latest.
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1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Drumstick

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Kempton (1m, AW) last July but he's been well held in last two Flat runs and was tailed off on his hurdling/stable debut in September; overall record is now 0-15 and has something to prove on his return.

16/1

10

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Drumstick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-14 on the Flat but placed a few times, most recently when close second at Kempton (1m, AW; RPR 72) for John Gallagher in July; stamina might be an issue over hurdles but he joined a good stable for jumping career.

16/1

3

(12)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Drumstick

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

4yo maiden whose 2025 form suggests he'll be suited by the return to Kempton; however, has a question to answer upped further in trip; remains unproven beyond 1m.

7/1

Form: 366630 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In good form without winning this spring (including neck-second to Rey De La Batalla) but less to shout about of late and finished eight places behind Mbappe over C&D six weeks ago; visor quickly discarded.
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3rd

1

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Off the mark for new stable when taking a 1m2f handicap here (good to firm) 19 days ago; a 3lb rise shouldn't be an issue but he wouldn't want this to get tactical.

11/4

1st

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ross Burdon

0-12 on turf but ran well when fourth of 14 at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in April and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of eight there (1m2f, good to soft) last time; has an each-way shout.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Beauty Generation

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Respectable efforts on last two starts, finishing third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) then fourth of 14 over this C&D (good to firm); 0-11 on turf but has an each-way shout.

7/1

Form: 832296

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-9 but hasn't done much wrong on AW and he found just one too good over C&D in September the last time he encountered it; same owner but switches from Sylvester Kirk to Dominic Ffrench Davis; market can guide.
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2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

8th

4

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 572617 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Tick for track and trip but Class 6 is his level these days; given short break since well behind two of these over C&D.
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6th

10

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Kempton (AW)

Got No Dollars

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in January but that was a narrow success in a small field and he's been disappointing in three runs since; others preferred.

25/1

6th

10

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Kempton (AW)

Got No Dollars

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in January but that was a narrow success in a small field and he's been disappointing in three runs since; others preferred.

25/1

9th

4

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Got No Dollars

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stuart Williams

midfield

9/1

11/1

Form: 414133 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Trio of wins this year and has placed over C&D the last twice; his closing style could be seen to good effect here; player.
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6th

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Mbappe

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended a losing sequence at Kempton (1m) in January but held off higher marks twice since, albeit his latest run may have been needed after a break.

7/1

7th

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Mbappe

9st 9lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Both wins on turf have been over 7.5f at Lingfield on good to firm; latest win came over 1m on AW at Kempton in January off 3lb lower; below par under a penalty in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 141 days ago and has been off since.

13/2

10/1

Form: 4-2271

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Did only what was necessary in order to open his account in four-runner 6f maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago; has much more to do back in a handicap and chance may hinge on how he settles in a first-time hood up to 1m.
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9th

5

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Dimsons

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Did only what was necessary in order to open his account in four-runner 6f maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago; has much more to do back in a handicap and chance may hinge on how he settles in a first-time hood up to 1m.

10/1

9th

5

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Dimsons

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Did only what was necessary in order to open his account in four-runner 6f maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago; has much more to do back in a handicap and chance may hinge on how he settles in a first-time hood up to 1m.

10/1

1st

1

(2)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dimsons

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, led, switched right after 1f, going best against near rail over 2f out, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, always doing enough

1/4

Form: 5-333 BF

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Strong 6-4 shot on handicap debut at Newbury in June (7f) and shaped well despite not looking the most straightforward; not seen since but has had just four runs and could have more to offer upped to 1m; tongue-tie fitted.
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10th

11

(7)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Ureshii

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Strong 6-4 shot on handicap debut at Newbury in June (7f) and shaped well despite not looking the most straightforward; not seen since but has had just four runs and could have more to offer upped to 1m; tongue-tie fitted.

5/1

10th

11

(7)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Ureshii

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Strong 6-4 shot on handicap debut at Newbury in June (7f) and shaped well despite not looking the most straightforward; not seen since but has had just four runs and could have more to offer upped to 1m; tongue-tie fitted.

5/1

3rd

6

(5)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Newbury

Ureshii

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

midfield

3/1

14/1

Form: 8-7215 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Good second here (7f) before always in control when justifying long odds-on favouritism at Lingfield (1m); 1m2f on heavy ground might have been too big an ask on handicap debut last time; widest stall here won't be easy to overcome.
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9th

6

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hello Miss Lady

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Justified short odds in 1m Lingfield novice in September; the path hasn't been smooth in handicaps but she ran well for a long way here (about 1m1f) two starts ago and 1m2f stretched her next time; looks worth another go at 7f but this is competitive.

9/1

9th

6

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hello Miss Lady

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Justified short odds in 1m Lingfield novice in September; the path hasn't been smooth in handicaps but she ran well for a long way here (about 1m1f) two starts ago and 1m2f stretched her next time; looks worth another go at 7f but this is competitive.

9/1

Form: 525183 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Probably would have won handicap debut here in August outright but for his jockey becoming unbalanced close home; turf debut, when faced with heavy ground, didn't go well but it was a good run in the circumstances back here four weeks ago; involved.
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8

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Dead-heated at Kempton (7f, AW) last August; fourth in his first two starts this year and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; 2lb well in and looks a contender.

7/2

2nd

7

(1)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Has raced 13 times, mostly on AW; hooded when creditable fourth over 7f on AW here and at Chelmsford this summer; form took a dip at Southwell last time but he's another that can't be totally ruled out.

9/1

5

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

Has raced 12 times, mostly on AW; creditable fourth over 7f on AW at Lingfield and Chelmsford this summer and being eased another 2lb can only help.

9/1

Form: 423211

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Easily disposed of his three rivals in novice company then landed a handicap at the first time of asking on Monday (both 7f on Tapeta); stays 1m but he's again drawn wider than ideal and is saddled with a 6lb penalty.
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9th

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

10st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Four-time AW winner at 7f/1m for Jennie Candlish with his last win coming at Southwell off 70 in August; not at the same level since, but the best of three runs for this yard came last time here over 5f when 3l behind the winner; into 0-60 company now and returns to winning distance.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Useful AW form in Britain, winning four times; well below his best in final runs for Laura Morgan and poor form has continued in two outings here for new yard; Colin Keane takes over for the first time now.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut.

20/1

Non-runners

Rey De La Batalla, Vibrato

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Payout
Exacta £20.30
Straight Forecast £18.79
Tricast £426.29
Trifecta £447.50

Selections

The Times:

Ureshii

TOPSPEED:

Mbappe

Telegraph:

Vibrato

SPOTLIGHT:

Dembe

Daily Mail:

Thorntonledale Max

The Sun:

Dimsons

The Guardian:

Vibrato

D Express:

Ureshii

The Star:

Ureshii

Daily Record:

Ureshii

POSTDATA:

Mbappe

Daily Mirror:

Mbappe

RP RATINGS:

Dembe