February 25 / 18.40 Kempton (AW)

18.40

Standard To Slow

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 825-33

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on British debut last April (1m1f turf); not with Mike Murphy, who has hit form since this one last ran, long and twice managed third over C&D despite being unwanted in the betting; could be the answer from handy draw.
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4th

3

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

I Am Me

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy

Doubled his tally with a narrow success at Kempton (1m, AW) in February but he's struggled in two starts since over that same C&D; switches back to turf with a return to form needed.

28/1

9th

7

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

I Am Me

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy

Got up late to win a 0-70 over this C&D in April off a 3lb lower mark but he was disappointing here in June following a break; needs to bounce back after two months off.

12/1

9th

6

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

I Am Me

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy

Off the mark for this yard with a last-gasp C&D win in February; a 3lb rise for that nose success leaves him vulnerable.

8/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6055-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Decent outcome, following wind surgery, last time considering he was caught wide and could have done with a stronger gallop; definite claims back at 1m.
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2nd

3

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 13lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

Sole win from 18 starts came in a Wolverhampton maiden in November 2024 (8.5f, AW) but he was placed here off higher marks earlier this year, and has been unfortunate not to go a bit closer on his last two runs; not dismissed in a first-time visor.

16/1

8th

7

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Just 1-17 but he's well handicapped on three placed efforts here over 1m here in the spring; had a major blip at Epsom in July, but he didn't get the breaks at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time and he's in the mix back at this track.

10/1

7th

4

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Regressive gelding who's been as far as 1m2f and runs over this trip for the first time since his 2yo debut for Harry Eustace; happier on the AW than turf but is some way down the pecking order after his Epsom blowout (eased).

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 95-225

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Second to one who went on to complete a hat-trick next time before being demoted to second after dead-heating over C&D; beaten a little over a length, but managed only fifth, in muddling contest just four days later; this test should suit better.
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3rd

8

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Apache Green

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Second to one who went on to complete a hat-trick next time before being demoted to second after dead-heating over C&D; beaten a little over a length, but managed only fifth, in muddling contest just four days later; this test should suit better.

9/2

5th

4

(1)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

12:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apache Green

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

0-13 but he was was demoted to second after forcing a dead-heat in 1m handicap at Kempton on Monday (bumped rival close home); 2lb well in off the same mark here and he chased home a subsequent winner at this track (8.6f) on his penultimate run; big player.

5/2

2nd

1

(8)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Apache Green

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

0-9 in handicaps since joining this yard, but a much better effort when chasing home a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; a player from the same mark.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 64710-

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for 9,000gns after winning at Wolverhampton last summer (9.4f; left Kevin Philippart De Foy); low-key stable debut over 1m3f here in November (33-1) and this might not be enough of a test back from another break.
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9th

1

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has generally struggled for two yards since a C&D win off 2lb higher last summer; the return to 7f wouldn't have been ideal on Southwell AW last time but he has something to prove back from another break; interesting to see how he goes in the market.

16/1

11th

5

(11)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

9st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Lightly raced since getting off the mark on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m1f) last June, dropping out there 16 days ago for another new yard; has plenty to prove in his first 7f handicap.

33/1

11th

2

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course winner (9.5f) last summer in his only run in a tongue tie; not beaten far into fourth at Kempton (1m) when last seen in February; sold out of Pat Phelan's yard for 1,000gns in March; new trainer brings the tongue tie back; not discounted.

8/1

Form: 274-91 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Snapped losing run of 25 when seen to advantage (pace was contested and it set up for the closers) over 7f here four weeks ago; 4lb rise is of no great concern but tackling 1m for the first time raises a question.
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6th

3

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Both wins have come here (6f/7f), the latest two starts ago; kept on for 2l fifth of 12 over C&D last time on her first crack at 1m and can better that performance when getting a stronger gallop, but there are doubts on that score this afternoon.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Snapped losing run of 25 when seen to advantage (pace was contested and it set up for the closers) over 7f here four weeks ago; 4lb rise is of no great concern but tackling 1m for the first time raises a question.

11/2

1st

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won track novice (6f) in May 2023; hasn't scored since despite a declining mark and she needs to bounce back from a poor run last time; down the list.

10/1

Form: 448-92 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Comfortably won a division of this last year and a 2lb drop for finishing best of the rest at Wolverhampton last time means she lines up off the same mark; key player.
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6th

5

(11)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Top Of The Class

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Comfortably won a division of this last year and a 2lb drop for finishing best of the rest at Wolverhampton last time means she lines up off the same mark; key player.

15/2

2nd

5

(4)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Top Of The Class

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

1lb higher than when third of five in this race last year and well treated on her best form but recent performances leave her with a bit to prove; best efforts have come at Kempton.

33/1

16/1

Form: 4-77

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran okay sole start for the Gosdens last year (1m2f) but, having changed hands for 16,000gns, she was twice beaten around 15l over C&D this month; might need some extra yardage before she's seriously competitive in handicaps.
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2nd

3

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Bronte Beach

11st 0lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Well-bred filly; took a while to get the hang of things but she took a good step forward when upped to 1m6f and fitted with a hood at Southwell three weeks ago, running out the 7l winner of a 0-55 event; up 10lb and has another 2f to travel today but surprising if she has reached her ceiling yet.

10/11

1st

1

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Bronte Beach

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Six-race maiden who has not progressed and has form figures of 778 in three AW handicaps (1m/1m2f) this year; continues to drop down the weights but she needs a transformation at this new trip; hood added.

5/1

8th

11

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Bronte Beach

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Shaped well when keeping on from well off the pace in a 1m handicap at Kempton last month; ridden more positively upped to 1m2f at Chelmsford 15 days ago and a reluctance to settle contributed to her weak finishing effort; dropped 3lb and still not fully exposed.

10/1

50/1

Form: 4800-0 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Last year's maiden win was achieved here (7f); finished last or second last in four handicap starts (7f-1m3f); passed over; drawn widest.
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12th

13

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Miss Chester

8st 8lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Inconsistent filly who has raced mainly on AW; posted one of her better efforts when close third in Class 6 at Kempton (1m) last week but isn't guaranteed to back up the form.

12/1

3rd

6

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Miss Chester

9st 5lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Mark Usher

Won a 7f maiden here last May but she's 0-8 since and has form figures of 8000879 in handicaps; continues to drop down the weights but she needs a major revival.

20/1

11/1

Form: 7-6838

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sold out of David Loughnane's yard following breakthrough success at Wolverhampton last October; frustrating for new connections but 1m looks worth revisiting; course debut.
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5th

9

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Simply Blue

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Off the mark for James Owen at the 14th attempt when leading late on in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; returning to 7f no problem but a 4lb higher mark in a higher grade does ask more of him.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Plenty of near-misses to go with his only win, which came over 7.2f here off a 7lb higher mark last autumn; latest effort can be ignored but the emphasis will be more on speed, running in a sprint for the first time in a while.

6/1

10th

10

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Record of 0-12 for current yard but his form over this C&D includes sole success, which was gained off 9lb higher last October, and an encouraging effort (finished second) on Friday; fighting chance provided he belies recent inconsistency.

15/2

10th
1 (2)
Tronido

14/1

Form: 1140-8 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all or virtually all for four career wins; handicapper probably has her measure now but she should at least be able to revert to her favoured tactics blessed with a good draw and with the freshness having been taken out of her last time.
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7th

4

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

Tronido

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Made all to win this race by 6l on soft ground last year (Oj Lifestyle was third) and gained her sixth success when making virtually all following an awkward start over C&D ten days ago (Oj Lifestyle again third), returning to form following some poor efforts; suited by ease in the ground and she has good claims under a 5lb penalty despite being 2lb wrong.

9/4

1st

6

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Tronido

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Ran away with a C&D handicap on soft ground last September; also won by a wide margin at Lingfield (7f, good) in May but she has struggled since; dangerous mark again now but not the only pace influence in this field.

8/1

12/1

Form: 65-524 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First of three wins last year was achieved here; finished off quite well over 7f on last two starts but is 0-6 over 1m+; others higher on the list.
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3rd

8

(1)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Successful for previous yards; ran respectably on debut for current stable but has regressed at Southwell in two subsequent starts; hence a turnaround is required.

12/1

4th

6

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Left Michael Herrington for 12,000gns; bang there on yard debut over 7f at Newcastle and should be in the mix once more.

8/1

3rd

6

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Enpassant

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner in the spring who was picked up from Michael Herrington for 12,000gns a couple of months ago; have to go a long way back for the last time he won off a mark this high, while all victories have come after a recent start.

12/1

Form: 0451-7 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Foiled the gamble on Rhythm N Rock over C&D in December; subsequent run at Chelmsford can probably be discounted as he didn't take to the track; Sean Levey returns to the saddle.
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5th

3

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Luminous Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Won twice at Yarmouth (1m/6f) on his final two starts for Dylan Cunha and he's continued in good form since switching to this stable, finishing runner-up over 7f at Musselburgh and Redcar; has winning form on the AW and no obvious reason why he can't go well.

9/2

2nd

4

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Luminous Warrior

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Signed off for Dylan Cunha in good heart, winning twice at Yarmouth (6f/1m, good to firm) in the summer; 22-1 for his stable debut but he maintained the momentum, beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f) a fortnight ago; up 2lb but another good effort looks likely.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Luminous Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Christopher Kellett

Bids for hat-trick after completing a Yarmouth double (1m/6f) for Dylan Cunha; shade fortuitous last time (runner-up's rider dropped whip) and switches to a contrasting venue on debut for new yard.

6/1

Non-runners

Rhythm N Rock

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.20
Straight Forecast £11.25
Tricast £50.14
Trifecta £68.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Holy Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

I Am Me

The Times:

Apache Green

The Guardian:

Simply Blue

Daily Mail:

Tronido

The Sun:

Enpassant

Telegraph:

Top Of The Class

D Express:

Rhythm N Rock

Daily Mirror:

Apache Green

RP RATINGS:

I Am Me

POSTDATA:

I Am Me

NEWMARKET:

Holy Fire

The Star:

Holy Fire

Daily Record:

Holy Fire