August 12 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 003-81 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Added to his five turf wins when making all to beat 13 rivals at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in June; 5lb higher from wide draw here but he still looks on a workable mark and is lightly raced on AW; respected back in trip.
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3rd

5

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charles Hills

Failed to settle and proved disappointing last time when bidding for AW hat-trick; effective in this sphere and may rebound, especially if the ground is optimal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

10/1

8th

1

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Racingbreaks Ryder

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Back to something approaching his best this summer, winning handicaps at Newcastle (1m) and here (7f) on his last two starts; well drawn to attack but a 5lb penalty could scupper his hat-trick bid.

7/2

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -71340 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April; reached the frame in next two starts but his form nosedived in a big field at Ascot (last of 16) last time; has a bit to prove after that but this is a big drop back in grade and he's a player if he can bounce back.
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3rd

4

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:22 Sandown

Philanthropist

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Effective on good to firm and good to soft; dual Tapeta winner who scored at Yarmouth (7f) in April and was a creditable second behind a rival who got first run at Kempton last month; usually held-up and has claims if he gets a good tow into the race.

100/30

2nd

2

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Philanthropist

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Won in first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April; reached the frame in next two starts but his form nosedived in a big field at Ascot (last of 16) last time; has a bit to prove after that but this is a big drop back in grade and he's a player if he can bounce back.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1-8028

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Lingfield (Polytrack) for Harry Charlton; his best effort in four runs for current yard was a second at Newbury in June but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing at Windsor last time; risks attached.
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9th

10

(12)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Kiniro

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Dan Horsford

Patchy form in six starts for this yard, but his penultimate effort when third of 11 at Kempton (7f, AW) would put him in the picture off this 2lb lower mark; not easy to predict.

20/1

7th

12

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Kiniro

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice over 6f at Lingfield when trained by Harry Charlton; solid efforts in two of his last three runs, third of 11 over C&D (Philanthropist second) last month; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kiniro

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dan Horsford

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Lingfield (Polytrack) for Harry Charlton; his best effort in four runs for current yard was a second at Newbury in June but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing at Windsor last time; risks attached.

12/1

Form: 214544 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His three AW wins have all been at Kempton including two over C&D; made the breakthrough on turf at Yarmouth in May and he's run respectably there in his last two starts; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out back on Polytrack.
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9

(5)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

Berry Clever

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Three-time Kempton AW scorer who opened his turf account in May; subsequently consistent, mostly finishing fourth, including in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster last time; again has frame possibilities.

10/1

4th

4

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Berry Clever

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamblett

T: Chris Dwyer

Three-time Kempton AW scorer who opened his turf account in Yarmouth event in May; subsequently consistent, mostly finishing fourth; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

4th

8

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Berry Clever

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Unraced here and three of his four wins have been at Kempton where he was a running-on fourth last time over 7f; won't mind returning to 1m and he has competitive turf form on slow and fast ground.

7/1

Form: 558776 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Emphatic winner off 2lb lower at Southwell (1m, AW) last December but she's been disappointing since and was beaten 14l at Newmarket (last of six) in June; has questions to answer and she needs a major revival after a short break; tongue-tie returns with first-time hood.
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5th

3

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:21 Kempton (AW)

Bridgets View

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Maiden win was achieved over C&D (2024) and bolted up off 1lb lower than tonight at Southwell last December (1m); unable to build on pleasing yard debut in February in handful of starts since but got closer to winning over track and trip a fortnight ago; of interest; cheekpieces added to hood and tongue-tie.

6/1

5th

6

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bridgets View

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

Emphatic winner off 2lb lower at Southwell (1m, AW) last December but she's been disappointing since and was beaten 14l at Newmarket (last of six) in June; has questions to answer and she needs a major revival after a short break; tongue-tie returns with first-time hood.

16/1

6th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Newmarket (July)

Bridgets View

10st 4lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

She has run some fair races for this yard without suggesting she was ahead of her mark; suspicion she will prove vulnerable once again.

20/1

Form: 91-300 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well held in three turf handicaps (Class 3) this season but he's 2-3 on AW and his last win was off just 1lb higher over C&D last November; with another new yard (changed hands for £16,000) but it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back on Polytrack.
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6th

1

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Wild Nature

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Attwater

Well held in three turf handicaps (Class 3) this season but he's 2-3 on AW and his last win was off just 1lb higher over C&D last November; with another new yard (changed hands for £16,000) but it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back on Polytrack.

7/1

11th

8

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Wild Nature

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking a first turf win; fair mark judged on his AW best but neither start this year suggests he is the answer today.

16/1

Form: -18672 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner and the latest three have been over C&D; has mixed record for new trainer this season but he was runner-up at Southwell last time and remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for his win here in May; key player.
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3rd

8

(14)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Zoe Hawkins

His last three wins have been over C&D, the most recent coming on his stable debut in May off a 1lb higher mark than today's; didn't get home over 8.5f at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (caught wide early) but makes appeal back over this shorter trip (all seven wins over 7f).

8/1

6th

7

(11)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Zoe Hawkins

All of his seven wins have been over 7f on AW including three at Wolverhampton; his last success was off this mark in May but he's not easy to predict and has record of 0-9 over 1m; others look stronger.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Zoe Hawkins

Last three wins have come at Kempton (7f, Polytrack), but has also won four times on Tapeta including here; latest effort back at Kempton can be excused and he is respected from just 1lb above his last winning mark.

10/1

14/1

Form: 216-47 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
5-21 on AW compared to 0-11 on grass; struggled off his lower turf mark at Epsom four weeks ago but he had reappeared with a creditable effort here previously and his last success was over C&D; could be dangerous if he gets a good pace and some luck.
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8th

8

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-11 on grass; struggled off his lower turf mark at Epsom four weeks ago but he had reappeared with a creditable effort here previously and his last success was over C&D; could be dangerous if he gets a good pace and some luck.

14/1

7th

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Kitaro Kich

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-10 on turf and he's been well beaten in his two races here; turf mark is 12lb below AW figure and he should have come on since his recent, creditable reappearance, but others are more persuasive.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Ran well over C&D last October and he was well backed when winning over 7f back here five days later; below his best at Chelmsford one day later; history doesn't suggest coming back from a break is the time to catch him.

10/1

Form: 0-0004 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
His last win was in April 2024 but he hasn't been with John Butler for long and he showed signs of a revival when fourth at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; has claims if he can build on that and he should be fine back at this trip.
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7th

10

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Metal Merchant

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Without a win since April 2024 and his best run for this stable came when fourth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in July; below that level in two starts since, including one over this C&D, and others are more likely to give their running.

14/1

9th

2

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Metal Merchant

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Without a win since April 2024; just three runs for this yard, the standout being his fourth over 1m on the AW; wouldn't be the most solid option but has more races in him and this ground will be fine.

14/1

9th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Metal Merchant

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

His last win was in April 2024 but he hasn't been with John Butler for long and he showed signs of a revival when fourth at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; has claims if he can build on that and he should be fine back at this trip.

9/2

25/1

Form: 160606 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a 6f win here in April but she's not come close to that form since and was tailed off at Newmarket last month; now only 1lb higher than for her last success but she needs a big turnaround.
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10th

13

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Lady Mariko

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored off 1lb higher on her reappearance at Kempton (6f, AW; stays 7f) in April but her last two runs contained little encouragement; handicapping case to be made but she needs a revival.

50/1

10th

9

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Mariko

8st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

Reappeared with a 6f win here in April but she's not come close to that form since and was tailed off at Newmarket last month; now only 1lb higher than for her last success but she needs a big turnaround.

25/1

6th

4

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Lady Mariko

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Turf wins at 7f and latest success was over 6f on AW in April; has rarely tackled 1m and she was highly tried over this trip in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot in June but she did look to stay an extended 1m at Nottingham in 2025 for previous yard; has possibilities.

10/1

25/1

Form: P42900 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.
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11th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.

25/1

10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £57.50
Straight Forecast £62.42
Tricast £338.62
Trifecta £301.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chalk Mountain

Telegraph:

Kitaro Kich

POSTDATA:

Racingbreaks Ryder

The Sun:

Wild Nature

TOPSPEED:

Bridget's View

NEWMARKET:

Philanthropist

D Express:

Kitaro Kich

RP RATINGS:

Chalk Mountain

The Times:

Chalk Mountain

The Guardian:

Chalk Mountain

Daily Mail:

Chalk Mountain

The Star:

Chalk Mountain

Daily Record:

Chalk Mountain

Daily Mirror:

Racingbreaks Ryder