May 21 / 19.40 Kempton (AW)

19.40

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

Form: -65115 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won decisively over C&D in March and April and shaped as if still in form when running on into fifth, having been drawn widest, over 6f here last time; good bit more to do off his revised mark (5lb higher than last time), though.
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8

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Three wins over C&D in the spring, but last two efforts (albeit in warmer company) leave something to be desired; widest stall to contend with.

14/1

10

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Fanshawe

Campaigned mostly at shorter; scored three times over 7f at Kempton in the spring; below par over C&D on penultimate outing and has something to prove back at 1m.

50/1

Form: 934-58 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Last run in Class 4 company resulted in a win at Newmarket (2023); 0-12 on AW but his best RPR on it was achieved when runner-up over C&D in January 2024; can play a part if it sets up for the closers; wears this headgear combination for the first time.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

Form: 4214-0 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Threatening another win before easing to 4l success at Catterick in October; second go on AW 44 days ago can be excused (came off a break and was left poorly placed) but a disappointing first attempt came during a good spell on turf.
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1st

4

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charles Hills

Drew a blank during regressive 2025 campaign and down the field on reappearance at Chepstow three weeks ago; however, he left last season's comeback run well behind to post 33-1 third on his next start, and he's not discounted off a reduced mark.

12/1

8th

3

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charles Hills

Went winless in 2025 but he posted some good placed efforts, signing off with a solid third in 1m Leicester handicap in October; not out of it if fully tuned up for his seasonal return so worth a market check.

7/1

2

(6)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Charles Hills

Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.

7/1

Form: -42869 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a short-head second from six visits here; went agonisingly close in the Lincoln trial at Wolverhampton in March; uncompetitive since and 1m is probably his best trip; drawn wider than ideal.
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1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

Form: 214157 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won twice already this year, beating Hieronymus over C&D in February and Pressure's On at Wolverhampton in March; doesn't really like grass so his seventh at Haydock 11 days ago isn't worth dwelling on.
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7th

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Follow Your Heart

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster where he beat only one home last time out (7f, good); that was his fourth disappointing run in succession.

20/1

11th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster, the second in the corresponding event 12 months ago; wouldn't judge him too harshly on York last time and the return to this track and Class 5 company could see him rebound.

9/1

19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

6th
6 (1)
Habrdi

25/1

Form: 5409-0 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Starting out for fourth different trainer when failing to beat a rival at Doncaster in March; hopes pinned on him returning to AW (he's 2-4 on artificial surfaces); rail draw.
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4th

8

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Only turf win was in a Brighton novice (6f, soft) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in October 2023; however, he has run two sound races to be placed at Ayr on last two starts (7f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

Form: 177-66

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Started his career running over 7f/1m but has done his winning over 6f on turf; disappointing favourite on his return to action last month and let down his supporters again 20 days ago (both AW).
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10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

Form: 542908 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
This hold-up performer had no real hope of taking a hand in the finish given how things panned out here the last twice; has won just once in getting on for two years so can probably be opposed.
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11th

9

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Ten-time winner who scored at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in Janaury but he's not got involved in his last three starts; now 2lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

20/1

5th

2

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Simcock

Consistent record round here (2-4 over C&D) and is back on the mark off which he won here in January; not in the same form of late, there's always a chance he'll blow the start and it's no certainty the race will be set up for him.

8/1

6th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

C&D winner who gained his sixth success on the AW at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; didn't quite see 1m out when sixth there in February and he never featured in a 0-105 at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago; will appreciate the drop in grade but he'll want a good gallop to aim at over this shorter trip.

8/1

9/2

Form: 261-20 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Picked up where he left off last year, and possibly should have picked Follow Your Heart up, at Wolverhampton in March; raced keenly but was still bang there over a furlong out in the Spring Mile last time before weakening; fancied to build on earlier promise this evening; Hector Crouch is 1-1 on him.
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3rd

8

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Pressures On

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Usually seen over further but he goes well on slow ground and is only 1lb higher than for his big-field win at York last summer (7f, good to soft); big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

12/1

5th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Pressures On

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Didn't appear to be crying out for the return to 1m at Doncaster and weakened late on; this is his trip, over which he was twice runner-up at Wolverhampton in March; not handicapped out of it, either.

4/1

Form: 9810-6 CD

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins over C&D last year; not nearly as effective elsewhere the last twice but wasn't seen to best effect (came from further back than ideal) last time; perhaps best watched returning from a break with 7lb claimer up.
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6th

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Newsreader

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Three-time course winner over 7f for his previous stable but was third over this trip at Windsor in September; well held in both starts since returning from a break and first-time blinkers now replace cheekpieces; dropped another 3lb.

14/1

10th

4

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Newsreader

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

All three wins came on the AW when trained by Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's twice been placed on turf since joining this stable, including on soft; well held at Pontefract (6f, good) in April but may have needed that first start for 194 days.

10/1

6th

2

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Newsreader

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

A three-time 7f winner for Kevin Philippart de Foy in 2024; largely in good form for his current yard last term so he's no forlorn hope on his return.

7/1

14/1

Form: 25741- D

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally for Hugo Palmer last time out but was quickly sold for 8,000gns; do well to land a race as competitive as this off a 249-day break.
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pitney

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Rated much higher when joining this yard in autumn 2024; remained consistent enough off a sliding mark during the winter but needs more if he's to snap the losing run.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Pitney

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; now finding it difficult to get his head in front and has dropped to a career-low mark; may get in the firing line but doesn't appeal for win purposes.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Pitney

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His last win was in September 2024 but that was off 19lb higher at Chester, and he ran well to finish third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still lightly raced on turf and has possibilities if he handles the conditions back in this sphere (best form has been on soft ground).

11/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 08-217 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All five wins here (7f/1m), most recent came at the main expense of Tiger Crusade; not nearly as effective last time but is the type to bounce back, particularly if getting his own way in front (there isn't loads of pace on paper).
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Hieronymus

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in February and has a lower turf mark; however, well beaten on his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and this 9yo is now 0-23 on grass; others are preferred.

16/1

3

(12)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Hieronymus

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Baker

Five-time winner on Kempton AW, most recently in February (below par there since); has form over C&D but the 9yo is 0-22 on turf and not the percentage call.

25/1

12/1

Form: 5790-0 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Backed into favouritism on his return to action over C&D a fortnight ago but shaped as if needing the run; not sure to leave that effort behind, though, given the rest of his AW form; drawn wide; goes without headgear.
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18th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years; best effort this year when fifth of eight over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on Sunday, but he'll need more if he's to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Wobwobwob

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years and neither start this year suggests he is ready to exploit his lowly mark; the prospect of slow ground does pique interest though.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £30.66
Tricast £807.53

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Newsreader

SPOTLIGHT:

Pressure's On

POSTDATA:

Al Ameen

The Star:

Nibras Angel

Daily Record:

Pitney

RP RATINGS:

Silver Samurai

Telegraph:

Hieronymus

The Times:

Newsreader

The Guardian:

Newsreader

NEWMARKET:

Pressure's On

D Express:

Pressure's On

Daily Mail:

Al Ameen

Daily Mirror:

Al Ameen