February 18 / 20.00 Kempton (AW)

20.00

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier) (Rider Restricted Ra

  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier) (Rider Restricted Ra

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

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Weather:

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6781-1 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Beaten a short head by Shallow in this race last year and was rated 4lb higher at the time; comes here chasing a hat-trick after narrow wins at Southwell and Newcastle; leading claims.
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5th

10

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Supreme King

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

C&D winner two years ago who tends to stick to the AW these days; back up in the weights following a hat-trick in the winter and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort when last seen five weeks ago.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme King

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-8 here but completed a 6f hat-trick when scoring at Kempton (Polytrack; also won on Tapeta) in February; repeatedly denied a run when unlucky fifth next time and latest third (Hunky Dory fifth) was a solid effort a fortnight ago; considered.

5/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

Unlucky fifth, getting no sort of run, in the Kempton event won by Lazzar when bidding for a 6f four-timer; treated as still in form and still well handicapped (mark is unchanged); remains of interest at this level.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 46288- D

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in 2025 but he wasn't beaten far at Pontefract on his final run for Kevin Ryan; yet to fire for current stable but this represents a drop in class.
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4th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track.

12/1

18th

19

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Irish Nectar

8st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 918-31 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Recorded his first AW success (four turf wins) when making all in a 5f handicap at Chelmsford six weeks ago; up 5lb and in a deeper race so he will need more to follow up.
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2nd

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Merrimack

9st 8lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Better strike-rate on turf than AW; solid third at Windsor three weeks ago (for Chloe Lyons) and has a chance if in the same form; finished behind a couple of today's rivals in a C&D handicap last summer.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Merrimack

9st 9lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner last summer; off the mark for 2026 when making all at Chelmsford in January (5f); two defeats since have come over 6f; better expected back at 5f.

10/1

7th

7

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Merrimack

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his first AW success (four turf wins) when making all in 5f handicap at Chelmsford in January; most of his wins have come at that trip but his C&D third a fortnight ago underlines he is effective at 6f.

12/1

Form: 25-245 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; had a good spell in the second half of 2025 and he has been running creditably without winning back on AW this winter; shouldn't be far away.
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7th

12

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here.

7/1

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Charlie Mason

8st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade.

7/1

7th

7

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins in 2025, the latest at this track (6f, good) in September when 3lb lower; several good runs in defeat since and he is a leading contender with this likely to be run to suit.

5/1

Form: 439-34

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed over C&D last month; not quite so good at Newcastle two weeks ago (5f); tongue tie left off tonight and cheekpieces return; others look stronger.
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4th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Mission Command

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been running over further of late, looking to have no problem with 1m last month; pulled hard when below par last time and there are risks involved now first-time visored (has worn cheekpieces twice) dropped back to sprinting.

6/1

10th

5

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins over 5f as a 2yo; has run some good races over 7f this spring, on AW and turf, and he kept on well enough when upped to 1m at Pontefract in April to make him worth another go at this trip; not ruled out.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

It's now 15 starts since his last success but he comes here in good nick, finishing third on turf at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and Leicester (7f, good) in recent weeks.

6/1

Form: 486-25 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner; well handicapped on last season's best and she has run creditably in two runs this year; she will need to raise her game if she is to repeat last year's win in the corresponding event.
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3rd

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Shallow

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Game effort to win a Newmarket handicap (6f, good to firm) last July and she is now 4lb lower; bounced back from some modest efforts when just missing out in a 7f handicap at Yarmouth 19 days ago (good ground; cheekpieces first time), pulling clear with a mare who has since run well in a Group 3; might not have to work too hard to get the stands' rail and she looks to hold strong claims.

9/4

2nd

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Shallow

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Spencer

Five-time winner who lurks on a good mark; hasn't been at her best this year, though January's run was okay and if new cheekpieces do the trick then she could be dangerous.

3/1

9th

10

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Shallow

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Ran a cracker when fourth at York's Ebor meeting (7f) and now rated 6lb lower; she hasn't been at her best yet this year though and a full revival is required.

20/1

Form: 23-317 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the year with a narrow 6f success at Newcastle last month; hamstrung by an awkward start at Lingfield 11 days ago; type to bounce back quickly.
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5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 4089-4 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
It's been a while since his last win but conditions suit and he has slipped down the weights; ran okay over C&D five weeks ago (after a 98-day break); one for the shortlist.
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3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His last win was off 15lb higher but that was on AW in April 2024 and he has mixed record in four runs this year; ran well at Kempton (6f) in March but he was remote when third at Leicester last time and needs to bounce back again after that disappointing effort.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Al Barez

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Losing turf run goes back four years and he wasn't particularly convincing on grass in the middle months of 2025; however, he is 11lb lower than the latest attempt and his recent AW run at Kempton was quite encouraging; revival on the cards with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

5/2

3rd

2

(8)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Barez

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His form has deteriorated and he was underwhelming over C&D four weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D after a break and this C&D winner is not ruled out off a reduced mark.

13/2

Form: 0346-6 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 8.3f; latest win came over C&D in September off this mark; some fair runs in defeat since and she should be sharper with her recent return from a break behind her; one to consider.
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14th

5

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Powdering

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Admirable 6yo who has won eight of her 52 starts (including on soft); however, she goes up in grade this afternoon and would be a shock winner.

100/1

6th

3

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Powdering

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

As good as ever as a 6yo judged on her near miss at Lingfield (7f, AW); latest Newmarket third probably not the run to judge her on and she can't be ruled out, for all stall 1 isn't ideal.

8/1

3rd

4

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Powdering

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Inconsistent on AW this year but she was short-headed at Lingfield (7f) in February and denied a clear run when third at Southwell (6f) last time; has won here and she might not be far away if she's on a going day.

10/1

Form: 46-832 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three solid efforts this year, finishing off her race well at Lingfield 11 days ago (6f; cheekpieces first time); nudged back up 1lb but this C&D winner shouldn't be underestimated.
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5th

11

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian Dream

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Hasn't won for a while but was an encouraging third on his return at action at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago; sports a first-time visor and is well-handicapped on his old form.

9/1

3rd

5

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Has returned to AW this year, best efforts when placed twice; losing run is mounting up but he has loads of Windsor form, including three wins, and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; possibilities.

8/1

Form: 52386- BF

Last run: 134 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but he did run some solid races in defeat last year, including one attempt on Polytrack; drawn wide back from a break though and others appeal more.
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6th

9

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Rory Rocket

8st 10lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Gary & Josh Moore

4yo who made the breakthrough when scoring off a reduced mark at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; 18-1) in March; has claims if he can back that up but he can miss the break and will need a good pace on this drop back to 5f.

5/1

1st

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Rory Rocket

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on his second at Goodwood (6f, good) last August but he's lost his way in last four runs and was beaten 14l over C&D three weeks ago; record is now 0-10 and he has a lot to prove from tough draw.

20/1

11th

3

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:07 Kempton (AW)

Rory Rocket

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on his second at Goodwood (6f, good) last August but he's lost his way in last three runs and was beaten 13l on his C&D reappearance last month; record is now 0-9 and others are preferred.

7/1

33/1

Form: 41295/ CD

Last run: 632 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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4th

3

(8)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Auric

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, steadied and dropped to rear after 1f

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.00
Straight Forecast £52.03
Tricast £967.00
Trifecta £1567.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Shallow

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Barez

TOPSPEED:

Charlie Mason

POSTDATA:

Amazonian Dream

The Star:

Mission Command

Telegraph:

Merrimack

The Sun:

Ziggy's Condor

The Times:

Powdering

Daily Mirror:

Charlie Mason

The Guardian:

Shallow

Daily Mail:

Shallow

RP RATINGS:

Al Barez

D Express:

Al Barez

Daily Record:

Amazonian Dream