October 13 / 19.40 Kempton (AW)

19.40

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBplus) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBplus) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 131910 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
A three-time course scorer (latest over C&D in June) and he wasn't disgraced after a near three-month lay-off when a close tenth in 1m4f handicap here last month; he can't be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Federated

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

A three-time course scorer (latest over C&D in June) and he wasn't disgraced after a near three-month lay-off when a close tenth in 1m4f handicap here last month; he can't be ruled out.

10/1

11

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Federated

8st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: John Butler

Campaigned only on AW; strike-rate of 5-9 since handicapping and latest performance (in June) took his record in middle-distance events at Kempton to 3-3; good claims.

7/1

7

(2)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Federated

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Needs to bounce back from a poor effort at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last time but he was stuck out wide that day and was in good form previously; 2-2 over 1m4f at this track and should cope with this slightly shorter trip.

6/1

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7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 237354

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Bagged a handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) in May and he's continued in good form since, fourth of 11 in similar company there 15 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.
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5th

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Londoner

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

3-40 overall; usually thereabouts on turf/AW, including this year, but latest start was an exception and he needs to bounce back from that Ripon run.

20/1

9th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win in April; respectable fifth of nine off this mark at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win five weeks ago; one concern is that he was below form last September on his only run at this track.

8/1

Form: 541226

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole with victory at Salisbury (1m2f) in June and in good form for his current yard until last of six at Ascot (1m2f) 37 days ago; usual cheekpieces go back on for his Polytrack debut and no surprise to see him bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Asmen Warrior

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Below par in first-time blinkers at Epsom last month but the good to soft ground may not have suited and he's back in a visor today, in which he went close at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May; has an each-way shout.

7/1

15th

15

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Asmen Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Won a Salisbury maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last June when sporting first-time cheekpieces for previous yard; yet to score for current stable but he's been placed on six of those seven starts and it was a narrow defeat when second of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm; visored) under Silvestre De Sousa latest; soft going would ask a question but he's well drawn to go forward and newly fitted blinkers might eke out more.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Asmen Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Record is only 1-12 and most of his form is over middle distances; however, looks a possible danger at this level provided he's suited by returning to 1m for first time since debut.

4/1

Form: -19365

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Scored at Newbury (1m2f) in April and got back on track when fifth of ten in 1m2f Epsom handicap 15 days ago; he's one to consider off an easing mark.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Sweet Reward

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Won this in 2021 and was third in one of the divisions 12 months ago; returns off a 6lb higher mark than last year but on the back of two wins at Lingfield, the latest narrowly from the front off 3lb lower; thriving 9yo who must have some sort of chance.

10/1

1st

2

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Generally kept away from fast ground but won easily on good to firm over 1m2f here for Olivia Tubb early in the month; retains most of her ability for a yard enjoying a good spring but she's often come to hand early in the past and a 7lb rise will test her.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Registered his seventh win when scoring on reappearance at Newbury (1m2f, good) last year and he attracted support before finishing second to an unexposed sort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on recent comeback this time; might not come on a bundle for that but this trip is more suitable and he's in with an each-way chance.

3/1

Form: -06305

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he comes here on the back of a solid fifth of nine in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 18 days ago; he can make his presence felt from a slipping mark with cheekpieces added.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Fox Journey

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Two good runs for new stable this season, the latter a third of 17 at York (1m4f, good) last month; should be fine back at 2m and can cope with ground slower than good; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

9

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Fox Journey

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival.

13/2

2nd

5

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Fox Journey

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn.

25/1

Form: 350923 CD

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who posted a good third of ten in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap when last seen out in June; much respected after a break.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won three handicaps at Lingfield (1m4f-1m5f, AW) this winter; never a threat when fourth back on turf at Windsor last month; others hold stronger claims.

14/1

4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

11th

2

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner over 1m4f/1m5f here and Taryn Langley gets on well with him, but he has never attempted this far before and he must put an uncharacteristically poor effort at Newcastle 13 days ago behind him.

16/1

Form: 433122 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Gained his breakthrough victory at Windsor (1m2f) in August and has advanced his form since when runner-up in 1m2f handicaps at Newbury and Sandown, going strongly for a long way each time; big shout on his Polytrack debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Sir William

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now.

3/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15.

14/1

Form: 45-38

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced son of Frankel showed promise for Ralph Beckett but failed to beat a rival on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) in July; since changed hands for 34,000gns and could still do better for his new yard.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Dissident

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Maiden hurdle winner but he's 0-10 on the Flat and keeps weakening no matter what trip he faces; slipping down the weights but he's difficult to fancy.

20/1

7th

5

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Dissident

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner at Doncaster (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in December but struggled in his next five starts; ran a bit better when sixth of nine at Bath (1m2f, firm) 15 days ago but isn't certain to back that up; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Dissident

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner in December but well short of that level over hurdles and in one Flat run this year; down in the weights but with a point to prove.

9/1

Form: 835322

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over 1m on the AW in the winter and she's knocking on the door again, a clear runner-up in 14-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Blast The Dream

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Scored twice over 1m on the AW in the winter and she's knocking on the door again, a clear runner-up in 14-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.

100/30

2nd

9

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Blast The Dream

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Southwell novice in January then made successful handicap debut at Newcastle (also 1m, Tapeta) the following month; back in form when just failing in first-time cheekpieces at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; new trip looks well worth a go; player.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.30
Straight Forecast £36.49
Tricast £133.26
Trifecta £188.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Blast The Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir William

TOPSPEED:

Charlie's Choice

The Star:

Dissident

Daily Mirror:

Londoner

POSTDATA:

Blast The Dream

The Times:

Blast The Dream

The Guardian:

Blast The Dream

D Express:

Blast The Dream

The Sun:

Blast The Dream

Daily Record:

Blast The Dream

NEWMARKET:

Sir William

Telegraph:

Sir William

Daily Mail:

Charlie's Choice