October 08 / 19.10 Kempton (AW)

19.10

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 149093

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won first two Tapeta handicaps last winter and back-to-form third at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time, form since boosted by the first two; 1lb below last winning mark but drawn wider than ideal and unraced on Polytrack.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Studious

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Southwell (1m, AW) in April off 3lb lower than today, but he's been below best in his two starts since cheekpieces went on, including when beating only one rival home at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; that was his first run since May and it may have been needed.

25/1

11th

9

(9)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Studious

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) in April; well held in his bid for a double at Lingfield last time, but he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form and his first was over C&D; could go well back at this track after a break.

16/1

5th

6

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Studious

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) five weeks ago, but he does handle Polytrack; respected despite a 4lb rise with cheekpieces now given a go.

5/1

Form: 43687

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-5 and hasn't built on early promise; down again in grade but needs to get back on track; hood removed after one use.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Give Me The Night

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Rimell

0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.

12/1

10th

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

Form: 823229

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-8 and didn't run very well at Bath (1m2f, good to firm) eight days ago, but placed in his first four handicaps including in both starts over C&D; shortlisted back here with blinkers given a go.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

Dragonflame

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up three times for Brian Meehan but he's struggled in his last five runs, including for new yard over 1m and 1m2f last month; it remains to be seen whether a marked step up in trip improves matters.

33/1

6th

6

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Dragonflame

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

250,000euros yearling; runner-up three times for Brian Meehan but he's struggled in his last four runs, including on stable debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) this month; continues to drop down the weights but he's now 0-11 and it's not hard to look elsewhere.

33/1

10th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dragonflame

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-10; runner-up three times for Brian Meehan (1m-1m2f, including AW) but last of nine at Haydock (1m2f) on sole start for Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay; nice pedigree - cost 250,000euros as a yearling - so this trainer could work her magic; monitor only.

28/1

Form: 137553

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both wins this year have come over further, the latest at Southwell (1m4f) in June, but finished close up when third of nine over this C&D (first-time blinkers) last time; only 1lb higher, but could have been better drawn.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Handy sort who has mainly run well since the autumn, including a win at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January and a good third of ten on last month's Beverley return (7f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

7

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ismail Mohammed

Has won over middle distances, including on turf, but seems to need shorter nowadays and made all over 1m at Southwell (AW) when last seen; could make a bold bid on this track provided he again goes from the front; stable going very well (3-5 with big LSP) this month; respected.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Two wins over further last summer; has run some good races over 1m at Kempton since September but he is edging up the weights and needs another step forward to win.

4/1

Form: -99164 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made it sixth-time lucky over C&D in July and appreciated the return to the AW when fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month with three of these behind (winner has gone in again since); leading player.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Made it sixth-time lucky over C&D in July and appreciated the return to the AW when fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month with three of these behind (winner has gone in again since); leading player.

3/1

6

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Bear Island

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Posted an improved effort when winning at Kempton (1m, AW) in July but he wasn't in the same form at Ffos Las (1m, good) last month following a 6lb rise; return to AW may help.

9/1

3

(6)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Showed improved form when a well-backed winner from 13 rivals at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago; had nearly 2l to spare and a 6lb rise may not stop him if the return to turf isn't an issue.

9/4

Form: 242860

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed good form in her first three starts at the beginning of the year, including twice over C&D, but hasn't maintained it in three handicaps; down another 3lb, but needs the return here to galvanise her.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(12)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:55 Salisbury

Blue Wonder

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Justified favouritism at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) on return from break last time, making it two wins from her last three starts (no win previously); upped in grade but may be capable of further progress over this distance; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

4

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:25 Goodwood

Blue Wonder

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Off the mark in Haydock event (1m2f, good to soft) in May; unplaced favourite in sole start since but may still have more to offer at this trip in this grade; not written off.

9/2

Form: 651

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the switch to testing conditions when making it third-time lucky in a Windsor novice (6f, soft; 40-1) last month; steps up 2f in trip for this handicap/AW debut, but should stay on breeding; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Landed a Windsor novice (6f, soft) a year ago and best effort since came when fifth of 11 here (6f, soft) in June; conditions are likely to be in her favour, but she still has stamina to prove.

7/1

1

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Margorie

11st 2lb

J: Miss Khadijah Mellah

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Novice winner who is 0-6 in handicaps but ran encouragingly at Chepstow (6f; finished well from rear) most recently and is now a stone below her opening mark; interesting dropped to 0-55 level.

5/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Gained a first win at Windsor (6f) in September but she has failed to build on it since handicapping, ninth of 11 over 7f here 16 days ago; mark is falling but she still needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

Form: -69725 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-8, coming closest to winning when beaten a head on stable debut at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month; not so good when fifth of 14 in the legends race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 13 days later, but is a half-brother to a three-time winner around here; worth a second look, especially if backed
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1

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moonjid

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins have been on turf but he has run well on all four starts on AW, including when third of 11 over C&D two weeks ago; place claims at least.

8/1

3rd

3

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moonjid

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Appleby

Doubled his tally at Yarmouth (1m2f) in June but added to a patchy profile when coming in last of eight there (1m2f) last time; others appeal more.

10/1

8th

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Moonjid

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Just held on to make all over C&D (good to firm) in June but has not kicked on from that success and does not appear to have much margin for error off current mark; not sure to be suited by the forecast rain; cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted.

7/1

Form: 5468

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) in June on second start but not so good on either start since, including handicap debut at Southwell (1m; first start since gelded) last month; resurgence needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Grey Soul

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Built on his stable debut when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) in June and followed up next time over that same C&D, taking his record in headgear to 3-3 (won in first-time blinkers for Roger Varian); 3lb higher but respected on his return to the AW.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Grey Soul

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Blinkers did the trick when winning a Tapeta handicap for Roger Varian last autumn and he made it 2-2 in headgear off 3lb lower over C&D (good to soft; cheekpieces) early in the month; been taken out on account of good to firm going before; player otherwise.

9/4

1st

4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Grey Soul

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dan Horsford

Signed off for Roger Varian with a victory at Newcastle (1m AW) in first-time blinkers; shaped okay on yard debut when in no headgear at Kempton (1m) and could be a factor now tried in cheekpieces.

6/1

Form: 7-549

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a Redcar maiden (7f, good to firm) in August on third start but well held on handicap debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last month; the extra furlong and switch to AW need to give him a boost.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

14

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Big Alex Walmsley

9st 4lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Ten-race maiden who continues to chalk up some minor honours on turf but in less competitive races than this and his 2026 form is not persuasive; behind at Kempton last year in his only race on AW.

20/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Big Alex Walmsley

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Five ran in the two races in which he finished third over 1m/1m2f here before a lesser show at Newmarket; the hood sported for those last three races is now left off; not overly convincing.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Big Alex Walmsley

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Eight-race maiden who has finished third in Yarmouth handicaps (1m/1m2f, good to firm) in his last two runs but those were five-runner events and he was beaten 5l last time; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 116470 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins at around 1m earlier in the year including at Lingfeld (Polytrack) and Newcastle (Tapeta); back off his last winning mark but he has a bit to find with a few of these on recent running and has a tricky draw.
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1st

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Antiquity

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seen more often on the AW (3-21) than on turf (1-7); back off his last winning mark, but needs to improve on his last couple of efforts.

13/2

8th

2

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.

5/1

20/1

Form: 356066

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who ran well in his first six starts, but out of the frame in his last four in handicap company (well backed penultimate run); cheekpieces return, but no experience of Polytrack and has the outside stall.
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3rd

5

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Seemingly back in prime form three weeks ago, drawing over 5l clear to win five-runner C&D contest, but recent 8lb rise asks quite a lot of this exposed 4yo in this stronger race.

4/1

1st

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) and latest was off 1lb lower in April; mixed results in last four runs, but he was good third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) two weeks ago and has claims if he can back that up.

9/2

3rd

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield over 1m2f; appeared to get the trip when fourth of seven over C&D last month but looks high in the weights.

14/1

Form: 131438 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins at 7f/1m in the summer, including handicap debut here; needs to put a modest effort at Ayr (1m, soft) last month behind him, but back to last winning mark and the return here may suit; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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11th

4

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Atmosphere

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Placed on four of his five starts in 2026, although wasn't at his best when beaten over 9l into third in amateur rider race at Ascot (1m, good) 13 days ago; acts on soft.

6/1

3rd

5

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Atmosphere

10st 2lb

J: Miss Georgia King

T: Richard Spencer

Perhaps ill at ease on the track when a disappointing favourite at Epsom in July; reliable in the main, winning twice last summer (7f, AW; 1m, good to firm) and runner-up on two occasions back in the spring (AW); considered.

9/1

5th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Atmosphere

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track.

9/4

Form: 4-9853

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Landed a Newcastle maiden (6f, Tapeta) just under a year ago and ran well when third of nine there (7f) 13 days ago (runner-up has won since), but another furlong may not be what he wants; drawn wide too.
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5th

5

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mu Mu Land

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) in April but he failed to back that up on his return visit two weeks ago; remains unexposed on turf but overall record is 1-13 and others are more convincing.

11/1

6th

8

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Mu Mu Land

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Yet to win a handicap, but was having his second start since wind surgery when second of ten over C&D last month; races off the same mark and considered.

6/1

2nd

3

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Mu Mu Land

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

6f AW maiden winner as a 2yo; 0-8 in handicaps and showed no benefit for wind surgery at Pontefract.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.50
Straight Forecast £51.12
Tricast £228.36
Trifecta £358.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bear Island

Telegraph:

Margorie

POSTDATA:

Atmosphere

D Express:

Give Me The Night

Daily Record:

Frostmagic

Daily Mail:

Margorie

Daily Mirror:

Margorie

The Star:

Margorie

RP RATINGS:

Bear Island

The Times:

Bear Island

The Guardian:

Bear Island

The Sun:

Bear Island

NEWMARKET:

Atmosphere