17.40
Standard To SlowTry Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Mile Series Qual’) (Rider Restricted Race)
- Prize money: £13400.4
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 089352 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Useful on AW/turf but was below par last time and seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere; beaten off current mark (finished fifth of 12) in this race 12 months ago. |
12/1 |
|
10th 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Tough 7yo with a fine C&D record; might have needed the run at Glorious Goodwood after five months off, and fared much better when fourth at Chester two weeks ago; that should have put him spot-on for this and he has real each-way claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (10) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
First of two wins over C&D came in this contest in 2024 off 4lb lower; had a fruitful AW winter campaign; reported to have met with a setback when being readied for Chester's May meeting and returned only when beating just one home in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently; has a high draw to contend with here and is 3lb higher than his last winning mark. |
16/1 |
Form: 116403 CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (10) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 177y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Unraced on slow ground; won two handicaps in a row at Meydan (1m1f/9.5f, good) in February before Group 2 second there (1m1f, good) and he returned from a break with good third in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); things haven't gone to plan on his two starts since but a line can be put through Goodwood as he got no run; interesting contender. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 11y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Won two handicaps in a row at Meydan (1m1f/9.5f, good) in February before Group 2 second there (1m1f, good); returned from break with good third in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); flopped at Sandown four weeks ago but very much of interest on his earlier form. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
In great form since wearing cheekpieces, completing a handicap double at Meydan then running well in better races, latest at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm; Listed) back on home soil; solid claims in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
Form: 414- D
Last run: 403 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Cost 1,250,000euros as a yearling; his stable has won the last four renewals of this race and the horse (stablemate of Stanhope Gardens) this colt beat with relative comfort at Haydock (1m, good to soft) won by 8l this week; impressed with the way he picked up from off the pace last time and he's clearly a smart prospect. |
5/2 |
|
1st 6 (6) |
5th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
raced in last, niggled along briefly 5f out, went fourth over 3f out, headway on outer 2f out, pushed along to lead 1f out, ridden and went clear inside final furlong, comfortably |
7/4 |
Form: -40952
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 (20) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Good fourth in the Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial here (6f, good to firm) in April 2025 but his subsequent stand-out performances, including a commanding win at Haydock (7f) two starts ago, have come on soft ground; given today's forecast conditions it may prove best to look elsewhere. |
40/1 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Only 2-19 but well handicapped on his soft-ground form and back on a slower surface (good to soft) at Newbury three months ago (7f) he beat all bar last week's impressive Goodwood winner Forty Years On; should have every chance if fit enough to do himself justice. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 (11) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Soundly beaten on final two runs last year (1m, AW) and same story on his three outings this spring (6f, AW/good/good to firm); arrives with something to prove but he's 5lb lower than when runner-up over C&D (soft) last October and the return to slow ground could facilitate a major revival. |
10/1 |
Form: 375821 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
All three wins, and top five RPRs, achieved here; found just the favourite too strong following a gelding operation last time; major claims despite 4lb rise. |
4/1 |
|
8 (1) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Gelded since last run; best at Kempton and has a record of 11142 here, most recently going very close off 5lb higher in March; attractively treated and enters calculations returned to his ideal location. |
6/1 |
Form: -21158
Last run: 96 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Has gained both handicap wins off a mark of 90, including when beating Aalto over C&D (good to firm) latest start; could go well but needs a career-best performance to defy a penalty; 1lb badly in. |
16/1 |
|
1st 6 (9) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger. |
33/1 |
|
8th 5 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on. |
20/1 |
Form: 557085 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (10) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Won over Chester's extended 7f in May and ran well in the Bunbury Cup in July; however, he was well held in France last time and his AW record leaves a bit to be desired; needs the first-time tongue-strap (replacing cheekpieces) to have a positive effect. |
12/1 |
|
4th 10 (13) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Performed well (first and third) at Chester in last two turf attempts and may be capable of further progress returned to this sphere; helps to give his connections, who also run Aalto, a robust hand. |
9/1 |
|
7th 3 (7) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Good effort to win a 7.6f handicap at Chester on his reappearance and he ran to a similar level when third back there (7f) four weeks ago; today's stiffer test at the trip will suit and he has shown promise on AW. |
4/1 |
Form: 1-2181 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Best form has come on AW and he hung left when 3l last of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May last time; however, the trip appeared to stretch him and he's off the same mark as for his win at Wolverhampton (8.4f, AW) in March; not written off back at 1m in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Broadly progressive, mostly at about 1m and on AW, until posting duck eggs in last two outings; may prove resurgent back down in grade, and pedigree suggests the return to 1m2f is worth a go. |
4/1 |
|
17th 8 (17) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Having been gelded last autumn he enjoyed a good stint on AW, winning twice (1m/8.6f); soundly beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time and he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf, but he remains lightly raced for his top yard and is not discounted under Ryan Moore. |
14/1 |
Form: 118315 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (3) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 4-11 on the AW and better than ever when a 33-1 third over 1m at Southwell last time out; dual course winner who is well drawn to adopt his prominent style of racing; considered. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 10 (6) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner who prevailed narrowly over 1m at Lingfield (fourth career win) on New Year's Eve; 7f perhaps too sharp here last time but that was still disappointing given he was beaten 8l; all handicap wins at Class 4 level and this is a Class 3. |
16/1 |
Form: 197568 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (6) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
All three wins have been at Kempton and latest was over C&D last June; now 1lb lower than for that success but he's been up and down since and was quiet on his reappearance here in May; comes with risks attached. |
14/1 |
|
10th 5 (2) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins from nine Kempton starts, including over C&D last spring on his comeback; returns from five months off close to his last successful mark and there are positives, with the usual headgear in place. |
12/1 |
Betting Forcast
8/1 Two Tempting, 5/1 Dividend, 3/1 Silver Peak, 9/1 Brian, 9/2 Local Hero, 33/1 Dark Tornado, 16/1 Supido, 4/1 First Principle, 10/1 Invited, 20/1 Notimeforchitchat
Verdict
William Haggas’ progressive First Principle made it 3-5 when going in at Southwell last time but DIVIDEND shaped well after a break when third that day and could come out on top on 3lb better terms here. Handicap debutant Silver Peak is not without interest either, while C&D scorers Two Tempting and Invited also need factoring into this cracking handicap.[Peter Entwistle]
Selections
TOPSPEED:
NotimeforchitchatLAMBOURN:
Two TemptingThe Star:
First PrincipleDaily Record:
First Principle