September 05 / 19.47 Kempton (AW)

19.47

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: —

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 254167 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Registered first win in Ffos Las maiden in June but below that level in handicaps since, including when tried blinkered last time; cheekpieces back on but bit to prove back on AW.
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5th

4

(18)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Dual winner this term; ran creditably in the International over C&D in July and at Newmarket last Saturday; however, has seemingly already reached his ceiling, unlike some of today's rivals.

25/1

4th

1

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Arctic Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last month; merely mid-division under a penalty at York (1m, good to soft) since but it wasn't a bad performance and he's 4lb lower today and back at 7f; not discounted.

13/2

8th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; on a lofty mark under a 6lb penalty and it remains to be seen if he's just as good over 1m, but there can be optimism in that regard and he's clearly progressive; has run well on soft/good to soft.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 226503 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been on turf but seems at least as good on AW and ran well over 1m back on Polytrack last time; is on a reasonable mark and should give a good account from low draw.
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4th

12

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Signcastle City

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, reaching the frame again at Newmarket (1m, good) last Thursday; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

Signcastle City

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, placed at Windsor (1m) most recently; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 8-2693 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to novice win in 2023, though ran creditably having met a bit of trouble over this trip at Sandown last time; each-way claims in open event on AW debut.
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10th

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Warm Spell

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on last season's best efforts and a recent run at Thirsk should have sharpened him up; trip and ground suit and he is another to consider in an open race.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Warm Spell

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well on his seasonal/stable debut last March; placed in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Kempton on final two runs in 2025; returns in a competitive event.

8/1

Form: 323477 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner; hasn't won for nearly a year but has slipped to a reasonable mark and should be suited by the return to this surface; no surprise to see him give a good account.
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8th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Zoe Hawkins

Has recorded seven AW wins, the last three over C&D; made the frame at Kempton in last two starts; in form and has possibilities off 2lb below last winning mark.

6/1

4th

5

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Zoe Hawkins

His last three wins have been at this track over 7f and he was unlucky not to go closer here last week, having been caught in traffic up the straight before finishing strongly for third; yet to win over 1m but has to be considered.

10/1

3rd

8

(14)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Zoe Hawkins

His last three wins have been over C&D, the most recent coming on his stable debut in May off a 1lb higher mark than today's; didn't get home over 8.5f at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (caught wide early) but makes appeal back over this shorter trip (all seven wins over 7f).

8/1

Form: 675104 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner at this venue and put a below-par effort behind when fourth here last month; effective over this trip and another to consider in an open event.
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10th

1

(10)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 12lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

All four wins have been on Polytrack but latest was 14 months ago; creditable third off 5lb higher at Lingfield last December but he's finished down the field in three subsequent runs including at Kempton in March; comes with risks attached after a break and he hasn't had much luck with the draw.

20/1

9th

3

(10)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Seems equally effective over 7f or 1m; back on a mark he can win off and was noted doing some nice late work in race he'd won the previous year over the shorter trip of 7f last time; draw for this prominent racer could have been kinder.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual C&D winner who recorded another good C&D effort when third of 12 just before Christmas; not in the same form when fifth of six over 1m here nine days later but he's capable of bouncing back.

7/2

14/1

Form: 582757 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

7th
6 (5)
Son

12/1

Form: -06706

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over two years ago but hasn't added to tally and mainly disappointing since reappearance last year; bit better on AW debut in first-time cheekpieces last time but held by Al Khawssaa on that run.
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13th

5

(13)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Son

11st 5lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of good runs to his name this year, including placing on three of his last four starts, but his losing run is up to 26.

9/1

2nd

2

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Son

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of good runs to his name this year but his losing run is up to 25; conditions shouldn't be an issue but more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

5th

9

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Son

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

He has a poor 1-26 strike-rate but seemed fine at the trip when sixth of 15 over C&D (good to firm) in July and has finished placed on both outings since (7f/7.3f, good to soft/soft); ran okay on a couple of occasions last year when these cheekpieces were last worn; he might not be far away.

10/1

Form: 31-772 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort who turned in best effort when second in first-time hood over C&D last time (winner has since run well); there's likely more to come and she's interesting from a 2lb higher mark.
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8th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Al Khawssaa

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Unexposed sort who turned in best effort when second in first-time hood over C&D last time (winner has since run well); there's likely more to come and she's interesting from a 2lb higher mark.

3/1

2nd

3

(9)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Al Khawssaa

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Won a Southwell novice in September (7f); shaped better than beaten distance suggests on handicap debut over C&D 90 days ago as she lost a good early position and had little hope of challenging from where she ended up (SP 7-2); looks worth another chance; hood goes on.

5/1

3

(5)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:45 Yarmouth

Al Khawssaa

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won a four-runner Southwell novice in September; apprentice-ridden when pulling her chance away over 1m on her turf return and raced freely on her handicap debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last month, where she left the impression she's capable of better; return to this trip should be fine if she settles.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 317270 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who hasn't run over this trip since February; below best on last two outings and plenty to prove from widest draw back on AW.
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14th

1

(13)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Havanagreattime

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has kept his head down on AW for new yard and again without the cheekpieces he wore for the latest of four wins (6f and 7f) for previous stable; back on turf with a query but he's dropped a hefty chunk in the weights and this trainer may well get a good tune out him at some stage.

33/1

12th

3

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havanagreattime

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Very well handicapped on his best form for Richard Hughes but miles below that level since moving yards.

33/1

8th

1

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Havanagreattime

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

4-21, with the most recent success coming at Newbury (6f, good) last April off a 12lb higher mark than today's; below his best on his final three starts for Richard Hughes and has failed to beat a rival home in two outings for this stable; others preferred.

66/1

8/1

Form: -06456

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Beat two rivals at Pontefract on second start but yet to win a handicap and hasn't been the most consistent; easy to forgive a below-par Epsom run last time and gets a hood (has worn a visor) but needs to raise game.
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4

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

0-12 in handicaps, but he continues to edge down the weights and ran well when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; blinkers given a go this time; one for the shortlist.

6/1

2

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

Yet to win a handicap and not at his best on his last two starts (caught wide here latest); has dropped a long way in the weights though and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking.

8/1

10th

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

8st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Beat two rivals at Pontefract on second start but yet to win a handicap and hasn't been the most consistent; easy to forgive a below-par Epsom run last time and gets a hood (has worn a visor) but needs to raise game.

8/1

Form: 1-0007 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Turf and AW winner who has been well beaten all four starts this season, including when back on AW when last seen in June; has since had wind surgery and gets cheekpieces (replacing visor); risky.
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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

20/1

Form: 24-670 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Triple 7f winner who shaped as though retaining ability on reappearance; soundly beaten both outings since and, although hood left off, is best watched on AW debut.
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8th

11

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Havana Blue

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

In top form with 6f wins on last two starts, at Newmarket and Ascot, but they were both on good to firm and it's rare to see him on ground slower than good; needs new skills today but this mark shouldn't be beyond him, despite being 2lb badly in under penalty.

8/1

1st

11

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Havana Blue

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.50
Straight Forecast £34.96
Tricast £395.31
Trifecta £377.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Khawssaa

TOPSPEED:

Rey De La Batalla

Daily Mail:

Pitney

RP RATINGS:

Chalk Mountain

Telegraph:

Silver Samurai

POSTDATA:

Al Khawssaa

NEWMARKET:

Al Khawssaa

The Times:

Al Khawssaa

D Express:

Al Khawssaa

Daily Mirror:

Al Khawssaa

The Sun:

Al Khawssaa

The Star:

Al Khawssaa

Daily Record:

Al Khawssaa

The Guardian:

Rey De La Batalla