February 04 / 14.00 Kempton (AW)

14.00

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 404-32 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to Listed success in 2023 but he went down by only a neck to The Lost King in Kempton handicap (7f) most recently and holds a fighting chance off the same mark; admittedly still seeking a first win over this longer trip.
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6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 6lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Ed Walker

Solid fourth-place finishes in good handicaps at Epsom and Sandown on his last two starts; suspicion he will prove vulnerable for win purposes.

16/1

4th

9

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Popmaster

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ran respectably at Epsom last time but still has a poor strike-rate in recent years and hasn't won on turf since 2023; the 8yo looks unlikely to prevail in another competitive field.

40/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6/30-1 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; hasn't always proved straightforward but showed the benefit of a gelding operation when getting up late to beat Popmaster in Kempton contest (7f) on seasonal debut, leaving the impression he'll be as effective back up in trip; respected with further progress plausible.
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1st

5

(15)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

The Lost King

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Added to his two AW wins early this year when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month; 6lb higher in hotter race today but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; unraced on slow turf but dam's family excelled on it.

10/1

1st

7

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

The Lost King

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month but he was in good heart previously, finishing fourth at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) two starts ago where the trip appeared to stretch him; possible player.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 2887-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has shown peak form at Newcastle, including when back on song for a close second last time (1m); place possibilities, provided he's as effective returned to Kempton (second attempt).
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1st

4

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Herrington

In-form 7yo who has reached the frame in his last three runs including when third of 11 in a C&D handicap (good to firm) three weeks ago; finished ahead of Exposure in that race and he has each-way claims again.

4/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42/0-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has failed to show his form in two outings since, latest belatedly returned to AW; perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a turnaround is likely.
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10th

5

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

James McHenry

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained.

13/2

4th

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

James McHenry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f) in September 2024 and he's raced just four times since; denied clear run when keeping on for fifth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) recently and the return to 1m2f is worth a go; could have a part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

4

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

James McHenry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three wins at about 1m and finished runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire, but lightly raced since; not beaten far into fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) last time, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and doesn't look solid back from another short break; stable also runs Noche Clasica.

7/1

Form: 2253-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful mare whose record is 5-19; has remained in form since last success, running respectably with cheekpieces fitted in notable handicap at Lingfield most recently; frame possibilities.
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17th

19

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Unassuming

8st 7lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Boughey

C&D winner (good to firm) off 6lb lower last July but fourth was the best placing she achieved in five AW handicaps earlier this year; off 11 weeks; others make more obvious appeal.

25/1

9th

5

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Unassuming

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

4lb higher than her last winning mark but Jack Callan's claim will help in that respect and it was a good run last time at Wolverhampton (finished upside Exquisitive Acclaim) given she was never ideally positioned out the back; could go well provided stall 11 isn't a killer.

10/1

5th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unassuming

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Latest win was C&D in October and she twice went close in November; ran respectably on next four starts but no show when favourite in the Southwell race won by Dosman on latest; cheekpieces (worn last three outings) are removed.

16/1

Form: 533-11 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Successful in Class 4 contest over C&D most recently, taking AW form figures to 23311 and overall strike-rate for current stable to 3-7; on a career-high mark but receives weight all round, back up in class, and may be capable of further improvement; shortlisted.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

Form: 20624- D

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.
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7th

1

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign Sea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Sovereign Sea

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.

11/2

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Sovereign Sea

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.

7/2

Form: 26220- D

Last run: 116 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Successful four times on Flat turf and once over hurdles for Ben Brookhouse; form dipped when last seen; has to deal with career-high mark on AW/stable debut but market support should be heeded.
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5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

I Still Have Faith

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

All wins have been over further when hooded and he's 0-7 at about 7f (has placed form); hasn't really fired in any of his last three races but this is easier than he's accustomed to; unraced at Chester.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Threatened on AW and turf in the spring but his last two efforts have been below par (C&D latterly); feasibly handicapped but others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.

9/1

16/1

Form: 33/26- D BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Campaigned exclusively in French races, including when with a British yard in 2024; rather disappointing, dropped back from Group level, in both starts last year; market instructive on debut for Ian Williams.
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1st

9

(1)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:05 Doncaster

Harvey

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fairly useful turf winner in France as a juvenile but ran just twice last year; hooded for his two AW races for new stable this year, with an excellent third of 11 from towards rear at Kempton (1m) last time; that puts him on the shortlist despite him having something to prove over this far.

5/1

3rd

2

(11)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Harvey

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fairly useful turf winner in France as a juvenile; showed he's effective on AW when second in a conditions race on Deauville's Polytrack on his 2025 reappearance; never involved when 50-1 for last month's C&D return for a new yard in a first-time hood (retained) but worth a second look in the betting with Billy Loughnane (has good record for stable) taking the reins this time.

25/1

12/1

Form: 81710- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Contrasting performances since switched to AW, dead-heating at Southwell (7f) then down the field in C&D event; still an unexposed sort in this sphere but what to expect from him isn't crystal clear.
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7th

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Angel Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Gained most recent success in AW Vase race on Good Friday; has steadily got back into the swing of turf racing and went very close at Thirsk (7f) last Saturday, running at least as well as he's ever done; the signs are positive.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Angel Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and achieved his best result of this turf season when close fourth of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he might not be far away.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Angel Hunter

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark; another solid effort when a close sixth at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; more needed to come out on top here.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.60
Straight Forecast £16.67
Tricast £203.46
Trifecta £275.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Lost King

TOPSPEED:

High On Hope

NEWMARKET:

Sovereign Sea

The Times:

Unassuming

LAMBOURN:

Popmaster

RP RATINGS:

The Lost King

Telegraph:

The Lost King

Daily Mail:

The Lost King

D Express:

The Lost King

Daily Mirror:

The Lost King

The Star:

The Lost King

Daily Record:

The Lost King

POSTDATA:

High On Hope

The Guardian:

High On Hope

The Sun:

High On Hope