January 21 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
6 (7)
Umbria

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2406-7 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is yet to run a poor race at this track; recent return to action at Southwell should have sharpened her up and a 3lb drop in the weights will help; better expected this time.
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1st

6

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Umbria

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

C&D winner who is yet to run a poor race at this track; recent return to action at Southwell should have sharpened her up and a 3lb drop in the weights will help; better expected this time.

8/1

6th

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

17:25 Salisbury

Umbria

10st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Went close at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm) in July and again ran well when fourth of seven at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August; disappointing at York (2m, good) since but has an each-way shout if returning to form now back down in trip in a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

7

(2)

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

15:30 York

Umbria

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Both wins on the AW; up there with her best form the last twice in turf handicaps at about 1m6f (good to firm); could be vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far, however.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 54320-

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Not a prolific winner but he has run well on his last two C&D starts; not at his best tried in blinkers eight weeks ago but usual cheekpieces return and he is one to consider.
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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

1st

5

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Londoner

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

In the frame in six of his eight starts since returning to the AW last September, but his losing run is mounting yet he remains 8lb above his last winning mark; others more compelling.

11/1

OUR TIP
3rd
3 (6)
Son Of Man

10/1

Form: 70342-

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has not added to his debut win in 19 races since but he went mighty close on AW last spring and finished second at Nottingham when last seen 12 weeks ago; not discounted.
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12th

14

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

High marks for consistency of late and belatedly doubled his tally at Lingfield last month (1m4f, AW); better form when going down by a nose under same conditions next time and it wasn't much of a drop off when third at Windsor last week; hard to rule out.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Son Of Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Just two wins from 25 starts but latest was at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month and he had a near-miss on his return visit three weeks ago; up another 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and his first win was on turf; strongly respected.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jim Boyle

Gained a first success (since his debut in 2023) when edging out Wonder by 1l in 15-runner handicap over C&D 24 days ago; 2lb worse off here but still not taken lightly.

3/1

Form: 1/372-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Looked promising as a 2yo; disappointed in August/September last year but he returned to form with a good second at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 30 days ago; hit with a 3lb rise for that but stepping back up in trip will suit and he's not fully exposed.
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1st

10

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Shrimp Shady

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten at Newmarket (good) last September on handicap debut but pretty consistent in his five AW races since, on last two occasions winning over 1m6f and second of 14 over 2m; peak AW form needs to be transferred.

5/1

2nd

6

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Shrimp Shady

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Unexposed 4yo who has proved consistent on the AW so far (232441); had only a nose to spare at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but is just 2lb higher and may still have more to offer upped again in trip; respected.

5/1

1st

2

(6)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shrimp Shady

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Has made the frame in all five starts on the AW, the latest when fourth of eight here (1m4f) last month (third has won since); hasn't always looked the easiest, but he is down another 2lb and this stiffer test may eke out a bit more improvement (dam won over this trip); leading player.

4/1

Form: 15073- CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D win in 2024; only six ran when he won at Thirsk last summer but it was off a 1lb higher mark and he looked on the way back to form when third at Lingfield seven weeks ago; not discounted.
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3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Ludos Landing

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won for blinkers first being fitted and did so again for them going back on over C&D two months ago; lacked consistency in recent times and there's not much wiggle room off this mark but he's capable if on a going day.

10/1

Form: 79976- C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In fine form in early 2025 but he has found it hard work since September's return from a three-month break; may need some more help from the handicapper; first run over further than 1m2f.
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7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

9th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Mr Baloo

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f nursery winner here (good; has won on good to firm) in 2023; landed seventh AW win when scoring at Lingfield (1m; first-time cheekpieces, retained) a fortnight ago; has won off higher marks than this and must be considered on his return to turf.

7/2

Form: 2016-2 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.
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7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.

9/2

1

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

3-36 and has suffered heavy defeats on turf in two his last three starts, but he went down by just a head at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in between; perhaps not the most reliable, but would be a player on that form.

4/1

1

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

3-36 and has suffered heavy defeats on turf in two his last three starts, but he went down by just a head at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in between; perhaps not the most reliable, but would be a player on that form.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £19.68
Tricast £141.28
Trifecta £82.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shrimp Shady

TOPSPEED:

Londoner

RP RATINGS:

Umbria

D Express:

Yokohama

Daily Record:

Woodstock City

POSTDATA:

Shrimp Shady

LAMBOURN:

Shrimp Shady

The Times:

Shrimp Shady

Telegraph:

Shrimp Shady

Daily Mail:

Shrimp Shady

Daily Mirror:

Shrimp Shady

The Sun:

Shrimp Shady

The Star:

Shrimp Shady

The Guardian:

Londoner