May 04 / 16.55 Kempton (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 412-45 CD

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both wins for Ismail Mohammed came on the AW last autumn, including one over C&D; makes his stable debut after three months off having been picked up for 25,000gns in February; usual visor now missing; market useful.
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1st

7

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Both wins for Ismail Mohammed came on the AW last autumn, including one over C&D; makes his stable debut after three months off having been picked up for 25,000gns in February; usual visor now missing; market useful.

10/1

5th

3

(12)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won over C&D and at Southwell (1m4f) in the autumn; only fourth of seven at Chelmsford (1m5f) last month but that trip is on the outer limits of his stamina and he still looks feasibly treated; dangerous back at 1m3f.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 12-110 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record on the AW since November reads 1211 including when defying a wide draw over C&D in February; blew out completely at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month, but given his record on turf (85000) perhaps that performance isn't so hard to forgive; interesting back here.
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5th

7

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ross Burdon

AW record since November reads 12112 and he was beaten a nose at Kempton 11 days ago; however, his record on turf is 85000, including a tailed-off run at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last month, so there are loud warning bells today.

5/1

2nd

8

(5)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Record on the AW since November reads 1211 including when defying a wide draw over C&D in February; blew out completely at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month, but given his record on turf (85000) perhaps that performance isn't so hard to forgive; interesting back here.

5/1

14th

11

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Dust Cover

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Lightly raced before finding his stride upped in trip on AW this winter, winning three of his last four starts (Southwell/Kempton) and beaten a nose in the other; all those were 1m3f but the style of them, launching late bids, gives clear scope for further improvement over this extra 1f if he's as effective on turf.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: /0-851 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has only raced four times since winning over 1m here in August 2022, but he proved he still possessed plenty of ability when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 16 days ago; up another furlong in trip and 5lb higher, but still worthy of consideration.
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4

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Caph Star

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Unraced on ground slower than good; off the mark for this yard when winning over C&D in April and he ran another solid race when third of ten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) next time; however, he was reported to have ran flat at Newmarket 19 days ago and needs to bounce back; hood removed.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Caph Star

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mark Rimell

Lightly raced 7yo who can race freely; off the mark for this yard when beating 13 others at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April; backed that up with creditable third (AW) when 1m3f just looked to stretch him 11 days ago; player.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Caph Star

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mark Rimell

Has only raced four times since winning over 1m here in August 2022, but he proved he still possessed plenty of ability when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 16 days ago; up another furlong in trip and 5lb higher, but still worthy of consideration.

5/1

13/2

Form: 765232 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
10-32 on the AW and as tough as old boots, going down by less than a length in his last three outings including when beaten a short head over C&D in March; likely to be bang there once again.
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4th

6

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

10-32 on the AW and as tough as old boots, going down by less than a length in his last three outings including when beaten a short head over C&D in March; likely to be bang there once again.

13/2

2nd

6

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

C&D record is currently three wins and two seconds from five starts; most of his career wins have come in the winter but he continues in good form and has strong claims.

3/1

3rd

6

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

All of his ten wins have been on AW and he had a near-miss over 1m3f at Kempton last Wednesday; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

5/1

13/2

Form: 11/82- BF

Last run: 433 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2-6 on the Flat (including a dead heat); may need a stiffer test than this now, but market useful nonetheless after 433 days off.
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9

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Star Time

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Dead-heated at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in November 2024 and he was runner-up over that C&D last February; showed he retains ability when fifth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his first start for 433 days last month and may come on for it, although this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

9/1

5th

10

(1)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Star Time

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan King

2-6 on the Flat (including a dead heat); may need a stiffer test than this now, but market useful nonetheless after 433 days off.

13/2

2nd

6

(3)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Time

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Dead-heated in C&D contest (handicap debut) in November, following up his turf win; well held in two starts (hurdle/Flat) since but may resume his progress back here; still has low mileage; shortlisted.

11/4

Form: 2134-1

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner, the latest on his Doncaster reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in March; up 4lb and a player if as effective on Polytrack.
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2nd

3

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Dancing Tiger

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Teal

This looks his optimal trip, having won over it at Doncaster in March, and should be happier back on turf having been unable to take his usual prominent position on the AW a fortnight ago; one of the likelier winners.

4/1

6th

3

(4)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Dancing Tiger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Dual turf winner, the latest on his Doncaster reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in March; up 4lb and a player if as effective on Polytrack.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22153-

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Haydock winner (10.5f, good) last August and ended the campaign with a fine third of 14 over this C&D; off 222 days since, but he ran well on his reappearance last year; shortlisted.
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1st

8

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Masterinthewoods

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

He had been knocking on the door prior to his 10.4f win at Haydock last summer; not so good since but he should be sharper with his reappearance behind him and he is only 2lb higher than for the win; unexposed at 1m4f and respected back on turf.

5/1

7th

1

(10)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Masterinthewoods

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Haydock winner (10.5f, good) last August and ended the campaign with a fine third of 14 over this C&D; off 222 days since, but he ran well on his reappearance last year; shortlisted.

11/2

3rd

12

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Masterinthewoods

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

First two starts here but kept to turf subsequently; made the breakthrough at Haydock (10.5f) in August; lesser effort followed up to this grade at Newbury (1m2f, also good) three weeks later; still not ruled out.

10/1

40/1

Form: /5532/

Last run: 514 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
1-7 on the Flat in France, but poor over hurdles since joining this yard; look elsewhere.
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8th

8

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Somkiyr

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Andy Irvine

9.5f winner in France as a 2yo, but he's been poor over hurdles for current yard and was well held back on the Flat here (1m3f) 16 days ago; overall record is now 1-14 and he needs to turn things around back in trip.

50/1

8th

2

(6)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Somkiyr

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Andy Irvine

1-7 on the Flat in France, but poor over hurdles since joining this yard; look elsewhere.

40/1

14/1

Form: 8608-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made successful stable debut/reappearance at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but now 9lb lower for a reason; others stronger.
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3rd

3

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Big Bear Hug

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Made a winning stable debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) last June but she's now 12lb lower following some lesser efforts; better is needed but any rain will suit.

14/1

9th

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Big Bear Hug

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Made successful stable debut/reappearance at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but now 9lb lower for a reason; others stronger.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bear Hug

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Made a successful stable debut after seven months off at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but is now 7lb lower for a reason; others stronger.

33/1

Form: 24337-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-6 over middle-distances on turf for Jim Bolger last year but made the frame on five occasions; changed hands for 32,000gns in October and makes her stable/AW debut after 200 days off; market useful.
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10th

5

(9)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Generous Support

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dan Horsford

0-6 over middle-distances on turf for Jim Bolger last year but made the frame on five occasions; changed hands for 32,000gns in October and makes her stable/AW debut after 200 days off; market useful.

10/1

11

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Generous Support

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Has been consistent in defeat in five maidens up to this trip; might have found the ground too testing when a bit below her best at Listowel last time; prominent racer needs a bit more but likely to be involved.

7/1

11

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:55 Listowel

Generous Support

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Has made the frame on all three starts; solid form but does not seem to be improving on the evidence of recent third at Galway.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.40
Straight Forecast £30.24
Tricast £73.62
Trifecta £151.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dust Cover

The Guardian:

Star Time

The Sun:

Caph Star

NEWMARKET:

Big Bear Hug

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Tiger

Telegraph:

Masterinthewoods

TOPSPEED:

Must Believe

POSTDATA:

Tortured Soul

RP RATINGS:

Dust Cover

Daily Mail:

Dust Cover

Daily Mirror:

Dust Cover

The Star:

Dust Cover

D Express:

Star Time

Daily Record:

Caph Star

The Times:

Big Bear Hug