August 06 / 17.30 Kempton (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 1-850 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Southwell (7f) in sole 2yo start; regressive RPRs this term; chance of turnaround depends on how well he responds to physical tweak (gelded since last run) and first-time hood.
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9th

10

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duca Di Lucca

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Debut 7f AW winner who hasn't had many goes in handicaps and has been shaping of late as though this trip could suit; each-way claims.

10/1

4

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duca Di Lucca

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: S Woods

Made a winning debut in a Southwell novice (7f) one year ago; unplaced in four starts this year and although his latest fifth at Southwell wasn't too bad (form worked out), he will need more to win here.

8/1

1

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Duca Di Lucca

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Won at Southwell (7f) in sole 2yo start; regressive RPRs this term; chance of turnaround depends on how well he responds to physical tweak (gelded since last run) and first-time hood.

8/1

Form: -40964

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has been campaigned exclusively on turf; made the frame at Sandown (back up to 7f) most recently; chance of winning depends on how well he takes to new surface.
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7

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

South Shore Island

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Amanda Perrett

0-18 but down in the weights and ran creditably over C&D in a stronger race two weeks ago; others still appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

7

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

South Shore Island

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Amanda Perrett

0-18 but down in the weights and ran creditably over C&D in a stronger race two weeks ago; others still appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

Form: 7-86

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Regressive RPRs at novice level but this son of Wootton Bassett is in good hands and may start to progress now handicapping; there was promise on his debut (sole Polytrack attempt); interesting.
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1st

2

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Breakdancer

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well backed and left earlier efforts well behind when winning a 7f handicap at Kempton 19 days ago; a 7lb rise asks more of him but the extra furlong shouldn't be an issue and he's capable of better; strong claims.

6/4

3

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Breakdancer

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Regressive RPRs at novice level but this son of Wootton Bassett is in good hands and may start to progress now handicapping; there was promise on his debut (sole Polytrack attempt); interesting.

3/1

4

(5)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Breakdancer

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not beaten far in a race that threw up several winners on debut in November (7f, AW) but again failed to settle and a long way below that level over further on reappearance; hood fitted for drop in trip/switch to turf but may be more a handicap type.

10/1

Form: -33356

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Was going through a consistent spell until form dipped the last twice, taking record to 0-12; made the frame (off higher marks) in two AW attempts and is less exposed in this sphere than on turf.
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4th

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

23-race maiden who has tried various headgear (including combinations) since joining this yard but it was only today's tongue-tie he sported when close second at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; career-low mark and he's a contender if subsequent efforts can be forgiven.

9/1

11th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Valsharah

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

Still seeking his first win after 22 attempts; went close at Kempton (6f) in March but his two runs since haven't been of the same standard; has shown promise on turf; has worn each of today's accessories at some point but this is the first time they have been worn together.

10/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

21-race maiden but he was runner-up at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) last month and posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; has each-way claims.

4/1

Form: 3-8778

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Close third at Wolverhampton (6f) on handicap debut but has failed to back up that effort, latterly at big prices for new stable; best watched unless the market signals go the other way.
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3

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 19 starts came here on the AW over 7f in January and she ran well here over 6f 19 days ago, keeping on into third to do best of those from off the pace; step back up in trip will suit but he's yet to be placed in four starts on turf.

9/1

3rd

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Opened account with hard-fought 7f course win off today's mark in January but yet to make any further progress and was unable to land a telling blow when dropped back to 6f at Kempton last month.

10/1

7th

7

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Mighty Ruler

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Just one win from 17 starts but that came off a similar mark here (7f) in January; no impact in last four runs but he ran well for a long way at Wolverhampton last time and is not ruled out on this drop back to 6f.

10/1

Form: 28-634

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; made the frame in 6f handicaps at Kempton and Nottingham last month, shaping as if this return to 7f is worth exploring; the cheekpieces worn last time are retained; possibilities.
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4th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Silca Bay

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All three wins have came at Kempton AW (7f/1m); caught out wide and was found to have an irregular heartbeat after finishing last back there last time; may be best to wait until he returns to the Sunbury venue.

20/1

14th

8

(14)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Silca Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Done well since cheekpieces went on, winning three round here last autumn, latterly off 4lb lower; solid comeback behind Mr Baloo a month ago but has to prove this mark within range and stall 14 isn't ideal for a prominent-racer.

8/1

Form: 51-500 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ended her 2yo campaign with a heavy-ground success on handicap debut; not in anything like the same form this season; chance of revival partly hinges on the addition of tongue-tie.
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3

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Heavy-ground winner over 7f on final 2yo start; conditions have mostly been difficult for her this year but her staying-on third of ten at Bath (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago was more promising; in the thick of it if adding cheekpieces has a good effect.

9/2

3

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Unforgetable Belle

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alice Haynes

Improved to win 7f nursery on heavy ground last autumn but well below that form this season (five runs; 7f-1m2f), including when back on slow turf a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Ended her 2yo campaign with a heavy-ground success on handicap debut at Leicester (7f); that was off 2lb higher but she's struggled in four runs this season and a tongue-tie didn't make any difference at Kempton three weeks ago; has lots to prove including stamina at this new trip.

16/1

20/1

Form: 4-2855

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best AW effort when close second at Lingfield (6f novice) in January; has failed to transfer that form to turf the last twice; could go well off a reduced mark with the return to this sphere a plus.
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7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saidha

9st 1lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was beaten 13l at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 11 days ago; down the list.

12/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saidha

9st 1lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was beaten 13l at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 11 days ago; down the list.

12/1

8

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Saidha

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

0-10 but she's well handicapped on her best form and hasn't had a clear run at things in last two starts (7f, good/Tapeta); her best effort was on Polytrack and has possibilities if things go her way.

8/1

Form: -51446

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Justified market support at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April on handicap debut; no progress on turf since and form took a dip last time; return to this sphere may have positive effect; one to consider.
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9th

10

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Sharma dAmour

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Denis Coakley

Back from five months off in good form, set a lot to do and nearest at the finish when second of 14 in 1m Bath handicap last month; she can go well again.

7/1

2nd

12

(12)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Sharma dAmour

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Won second time out last spring and a reproduction wouldn't surprise, as she was not suited by the way the race panned out on AW comeback; on a competitive mark now for a yard enjoying a good spell and she is one to consider.

6/1

5th

10

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Sharma dAmour

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Made a winning handicap debut over C&D last April when rated 3lb higher; failed to progress afterwards but she may be refreshed by a break and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.90
Straight Forecast £8.63
Tricast £44.59
Trifecta £49.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Silca Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Valsharah

NEWMARKET:

Breakdancer

The Times:

South Shore Island

Telegraph:

Breakdancer

Daily Mail:

Breakdancer

The Guardian:

Silca Bay

The Sun:

Silca Bay

The Star:

Silca Bay

Daily Mirror:

South Shore Island

Daily Record:

South Shore Island

RP RATINGS:

Valsharah

LAMBOURN:

Valsharah

D Express:

Valsharah