October 10 / 18.45 Kempton (AW)

18.45

Standard To Slow

Byfleet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Byfleet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 008755 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.
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3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f.

5/4

1

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.

5/1

Form: 441257 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on turf but she is fully effective on AW; a repeat of either of her two fine runs in July would give her strong claims at this level, but she's disappointed on her last two starts; stable also runs Kitaro Kich.
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4th

3

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Atlantis Blue

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Absent since an autumn C&D effort that was respectable but took her AW record to 0-9; has gained none of her turf wins when fresh; doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 336-15 D BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt when winning a 1m handicap at Doncaster in July; not so good upped to 1m2f back there eight weeks ago; could resume her progress back down in trip.
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3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Absolute Star

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at the fifth attempt when winning a 1m handicap at Doncaster in July; not so good upped to 1m2f back there eight weeks ago; could resume her progress back down in trip.

4/1

5

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Absolute Star

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Unexposed 4yo who is out of a 1m2f Listed winner; solid record in first four starts but she raised her game after a break when justifying favouritism in a handicap here (1m, good to firm) last month; up 5lb but she kept on well for that comfortable success and is open to more progress over this longer trip; big player.

5/4

Form: 070560 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut over C&D in February; heavy defeats on his next three starts, after which he had wind surgery; two fair C&D runs followed but he was always in rear at Newbury three weeks ago; far from solid.
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2nd

2

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Zoffandia

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Responded well to the fitting of a visor when winning easily on his Kempton return (1m, Polytrack) in February, but twice disappointing since and still 7lb higher; enough to prove.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Zoffandia

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Very disappointing when last of five behind City Of God in a Chelmsford seller (1m, Polytrack; 4-7) last time but perhaps the run came too soon after gaining second C&D success eight days earlier; a player if bouncing back.

6/1

5th

4

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Zoffandia

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Returned from a 131-day break to win a Class 5 Kempton handicap in fine style last week (visored first time; won the corresponding race 12 months earlier); solid weights chance if the headgear is as effective a second time.

11/4

Form: 246647 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.
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3rd

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned to form to win over here over 7f a week ago, beating six rivals; a 5lb penalty still leaves him on a handy mark based on last year's form and he's relatively unexposed on the AW; contender with the step back up to 1m no concern.

3/1

6

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.

11/2

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.

8/1

Form: 214551 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; two wins for new yard this season, the latest over 1m at Lingfield (AW) four weeks ago; high on the list with promising apprentice's claim helping to offset her 4lb rise.
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7th

4

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Daisy Roots

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Jim Boyle

Won over C&D (good) last summer and has run well on the AW here in her last three outings; still 3lb above her highest winning mark, but ought to put up another bold show.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Scored over 1m here in September and returned from six months off with a good fourth of 11 over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix.

8/1

4th

2

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Resumed winning ways over 1m here in September and she signed off for 2025 with a good C&D second the following month; has gone well fresh too so she needs considering on her seasonal return.

6/1

Form: 707294 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps here last October and is now 1lb lower than for the second of them; several good efforts in defeat this year, including at Yarmouth three weeks ago (1m, good to soft), and he's one to consider.
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4th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Chris Dwyer

Added to his three AW wins when justifying favouritism over C&D (good) last week; goes back up in grade under a penalty but he was as good as ever last time and he's effective on good to firm; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

8

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

His three wins have all come at Kempton (7f/1m) but he is fully effective on turf, runner-up over C&D (soft) last week; won't be far away with a repeat.

5/1

2nd

9

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

8st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Chris Dwyer

All three of his wins have been at Kempton (7f/1m) but he was runner-up here over 1m last April (good to firm); has posted two solid efforts on the AW since returning from a break and has place claims back on turf.

8/1

Form: -17099 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

Form: 36-234 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner two years ago; three respectable efforts this year, the latest when beaten 2l into fourth at Carlisle last month; drawn widest and perhaps vulnerable for win purposes.
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6th

12

(13)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.4f; first-time cheekpieces) last month and he followed up with a dominant display on his return visit two weeks later; 7lb higher here but he remains well handicapped on his old form including a win over C&D; key player.

11/4

1st

4

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Caught the eye on penultimate start; justified market support over C&D subsequently (in newly applied cheekpieces), that his first win since September 2023; a 4lb rise looks fair, so he's entitled to be on the premises assuming the headgear continues to have the desired effect.

2/1

1st

6

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

No win since September 2023 (1m, Kempton; from 9lb higher); caught the eye making late headway (sixth; 16-1) over 8.5f here seven weeks ago; interesting to see if added cheekpieces can instigate a revival; market helpful.

8/1

Form: 40-998

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a couple of turf races last summer (peak RPR of 82); yet to shine this year but he is plummeting down the weights; likely to bounce back at some point.
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7th

13

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Devious Devan

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Hurled in on what he achieved as a 3yo and belatedly returned to form when a length winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f; backed into 9-2); raised just 3lb and he has form here.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devious Devan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Thrown in on his 3yo form but he has gone the wrong way in a hurry and a wind operation last November hasn't arrested the slide; drops into his first 0-55 and has a good apprentice booked so a revival isn't completely out of the question.

8/1

14th

7

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Devious Devan

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Struggled in 2025 and fared little better on last month's return to action (after wind surgery); tumbling down the weights but comes with risks attached.

12/1

Form: 987509

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; struggled for new yard and dropping back to 1m not the obvious solution.
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10th

9

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Made the running last three starts, easily best of which was her breakthrough win here (1m4f classified) in January; reportedly bled when 5-6 three days later and refused to enter the stalls at Kempton (28-1) 13 days ago; not proven beyond 1m4f (two attempts at 2m) and other options look more solid.

8/1

9

(9)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ice Opera

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Could put the pace to the race; breakthrough win at Wolverhampton in January (1m4f) came out of the blue, for all she was dropping into a classified for the first time; bombed out (though reportedly bled) when carrying 5lb penalty in handicap under same conditions just three days later; rather watch.

14/1

8th

4

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Grace Harris

Ex-Irish 5yo who got off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a C&D classified event on Friday; has a penalty back in a handicap but that was a dominant display and she's still unexposed at this trip; key player.

2/1

Non-runners

Royal Pleasure

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £20.17
Tricast £86.69
Trifecta £103.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Daisy Roots

SPOTLIGHT:

Kitaro Kich

D Express:

Kaaranah

POSTDATA:

Zoffandia

NEWMARKET:

Absolute Star

RP RATINGS:

Kitaro Kich

The Times:

Daisy Roots

Telegraph:

Daisy Roots

The Guardian:

Daisy Roots

Daily Mail:

Daisy Roots

Daily Mirror:

Daisy Roots

The Star:

Daisy Roots

Daily Record:

Daisy Roots

The Sun:

Kaaranah