October 15 / 16.40 Kempton (AW)

16.40

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 921531 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good form, winning 6f handicaps on two of his last four starts; reliant on luck and a good pace but he's more than capable at this level; one to consider.
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10th

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower at Lingfield (6f, AW) in February and ran his best race since when fourth of seven at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; not out of this.

12/1

4th

2

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Hierarchy

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent on the AW this year, aside from winning in February and without a win on turf since 2023; his recent third at Lingfield (soft) was quite remote.

12/1

3rd

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent on AW this year, aside from winning in February; well treated on best turf form but hasn't scored in this sphere since 2023.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 138656 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Successful off this mark at Lingfield in April (6f, AW) and he didn't run badly in a Racing League handicap when last seen 12 weeks ago; experienced apprentice booked; not solid but could go well.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Speed

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Invincible Speed

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

6/1

Form: 440337

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; down to a dangerous mark and he'll be happier back down at Class 5 level but he has a wide stall to overcome and 5f perhaps his optimum trip.
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12th

9

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mc Loven

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain at 5f (twice on AW); placed at Lingfield over the winter before being bought for 14,000gns in February; dropped out quickly after forcing pace on yard debut in Naas handicap last month on soft; probably best watched for now.

20/1

15th

5

(16)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Mc Loven

9st 12lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain; placed 12 times, including on AW at Lingfield last month; could go well from a career-low mark (marginally) on Irish debut.

8/1

Form: 312-64 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in top form but he has been restricted to just two runs so far in 2025 and not at his best on either occasion; the accessories return this afternoon and a revival could be forthcoming.
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3rd

2

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Harrys Halo

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has shown most of his form over 6f on ground softer than good; close third in big field over 5f at Doncaster in sole run this term; enters calculations off same mark back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

10

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger.

25/1

Form: 585797

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His two wins for Ed Bethell came over 1m; mixed record for current stable and still to prove that 6f is his trip; yard also run Invincible Speed.
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6th

5

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Lerwick

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

0-13 on AW and 0-11 for current yard, runner-up both starts here; largely consistent this autumn/winter at Kempton and Newcastle but others are more persuasive for the win.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lerwick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 0-12 on AW and 0-10 for current yard but he has proved largely consistent at Kempton since returned to this sphere; frame possibilities if staying at the same level and win possibilities on best form.

11/2

4th

3

(11)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Lerwick

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Losing run up to 16 but much better when third of 12 over C&D last month; that race has produced winners since and he races off the same mark, but the outside stall presents a problem; blinkers return.

5/1

Form: 614507

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 5f AW wins when trained by Dylan Cunha; 28-1 and well beaten on recent stable debut at Southwell; others stronger at the trip.
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3rd

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

El Bufalo

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Done his winning on the AW but is fine on turf; not best drawn when behind All Ways Glamorous at Ascot in the spring (now 2lb worse off) before not looking to see out 6f last time; needs a career-best off his current mark but this is less competitive.

6/1

9th

14

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

El Bufalo

9st 8lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has done most of his racing on AW (4-20) but seems at least as effective on turf and he went close at Chepstow three weeks ago; all wins over 5f but he tends to finish strongly and should be just as good at 6f; may not be fully exposed and the booking of young Aussie star Zac Lloyd catches the eye.

12/1

Form: 742175 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
August's Sandown win was over 5f but he stays this trip, finishing second at Newmarket on his most recent 6f start; cheekpieces back on this afternoon; other pace to contend with.
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2nd

4

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Lipsink

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Has won four of his last seven starts and the latest defeat at Chelmsford was no backward step; however, his mark has taken a hit and this 9yo is returning from a lengthy break; fine on all ground.

10/1

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

Form: 435110 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beat Hierarchy over C&D in July and followed up at Chelmsford one month later; not so good on turf at Doncaster last month but he's more appealing than many returned to AW.
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2nd

2

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Far from solid on 2026 AW form, notwithstanding a March win, and rarely seen on turf in the last two years; others preferred.

10/1

9th

5

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Retains plenty of ability aged nine and rallied well for neck success over C&D most recently, taking AW record to 11-69; back up the weights but won off this mark in 2022 and 2024; may remain competitive.

13/2

1st

3

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time AW winner who boasts a consistent record over C&D; high enough in the weights but his latest Kempton effort, back from a break, is best overlooked and the return here won't hurt.

8/1

Form: 586210 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner, recording victory number 13 at Wolverhampton last month (6f); disappointed at Southwell one week later but no surprise to see him bounce back.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 086769 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Finished second over C&D in April on his seasonal debut and he is now 11lb lower; hasn't built on that run since though and others appeal more for win purposes.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 762420 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Losing run stretches back to May 2023; operating at a reduced level now and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; others are still more persuasive for win purposes though.
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9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

Non-runners

Dashing Harry

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Payout
Exacta £171.10
Straight Forecast £145.35
Tricast £611.62
Trifecta £1918.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hierarchy

SPOTLIGHT:

Tyger Bay

The Times:

Invincible Speed

POSTDATA:

Mc Loven

TOPSPEED:

Lerwick

D Express:

Invincible Speed

LAMBOURN:

Hierarchy

Telegraph:

Hierarchy

Daily Mail:

Hierarchy

The Sun:

Hierarchy

The Star:

Hierarchy

Daily Record:

Hierarchy

NEWMARKET:

Tyger Bay

The Guardian:

Tyger Bay

Daily Mirror:

Tyger Bay