October 31 / 17.45 Kempton (AW)

17.45

Standard To Slow

Unibet London Middle Distance Series (Final) Handicap (Series Final – Qualified Horses Only)

  • Prize money: £41232
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Unibet London Middle Distance Series (Final) Handicap (Series Final – Qualified Horses Only)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.40
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 6-1804 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
His finest hour came when gamely landing the Rosebery Handicap over C&D in April; disappointing in three subsequent runs but he's only 2lb higher than for the win as a result; dangerous if the return to Kempton piques his interest.
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1

26th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Belloccio

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer, six wins, including two Listed and the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, rated 108 at his peak; maiden hurdle winner 12 months ago, best effort when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Irancy in a 2m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter; struggled over a longer tip in a Punchestown Grade 1.

15/8

1

26th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Belloccio

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer, six wins, including two Listed and the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, rated 108 at his peak; maiden hurdle winner 12 months ago, best effort when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Irancy in a 2m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter; struggled over a longer tip in a Punchestown Grade 1.

15/8

6th

1

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Belloccio

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer who got his act together over hurdles when third (beaten roughly 2l) in the Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month, form that received a timely form boost on Tuesday with Grade 1 success for Irancy; quite possibly more to come at this trip (half-brother's best form at 2m4f) and not one to put a line through.

33/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 113192 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Winner of three of his six starts, including a C&D handicap in August; respectable efforts the last twice without kicking on quite as might have been expected; still has some potential upside, though, and he shouldn't be taken on lightly.
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2nd

6

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sea The Casper

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Four-time winner, including twice on the AW in UK; held in this grade at Windsor last time but can do better back to this surface.

13/2

6th

4

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:20 Windsor

Sea The Casper

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Record of 4-9; posted his best RPR by some way when coming clear in a 1m2f AW handicap in June before reportedly unsuited by the good to soft ground when favourite for York's John Smith's Cup (also raced freely); the potential is there to make a mark at Listed level.

10/1

17th

4

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Sea The Casper

9st 4lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Runner-up on final two starts last season (1m2f/1m3f, good/AW) and improved form when readily winning six-runner Class 3 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month; unraced on slow ground; this is much tougher but this lightly raced 4yo is ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty; one to consider.

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 444252 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW and he turned in a career-best performance when second to Natchez Trace over C&D 40 days ago; had a wind operation since; up 2lb but may still have more in the locker.
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13th

5

(7)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Silverscape

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Second once over 1m2f on good last August but generally speaking he has been much more interesting on AW, including when runner-up once at 2m; no impact in either sphere on last five starts (given wind surgery after third) so there are major doubts to go alongside his career-low mark.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Silverscape

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Not at his best on his last four starts but took step back in right direction at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last time on first run since wind surgery, when the steady gallop was a negative; today's extra furlong is a plus and he might not be far away, having continued to drop down the weights.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Silverscape

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Roger Teal

Won two of his first three starts on Polytrack (1m/1m2f) in the winter of 2021/22; 0-13 since, but placed off higher marks three times here (1m3f/2m) in that period; returns from a second wind operation and place claims at least if rediscovering his best form.

7/1

Form: 6391-4 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; off the track for ten months before his creditable fourth to Nao Da Mais over C&D last month; should give his running but others may prove better treated.
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7th

6

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:20 Sandown

Naval Commander

9st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Barry Brennan

took keen hold, prominent, weakened from over 1f out

50/1

9th

9

(8)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:35 Kempton (AW)

Naval Commander

9st 1lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Barry Brennan

slowly away, took keen hold, in rear throughout

14/1

4/1

Form: 652101 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Made all to win two of his last three starts, both at this track; 6lb higher than for last time and he will need another step forward to come out on top.
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6th

1

(8)

18th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Nao Da Mais

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

Has made all to win two handicaps here since June and he reportedly bled when below par last time; on a tough mark even if back to his best.

8/1

5th

2

(1)

31st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Nao Da Mais

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Made all to win two of his last three starts, both at this track; 6lb higher than for last time and he will need another step forward to come out on top.

4/1

1st

4

(12)

28th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nao Da Mais

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

made all, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong

25/1

Form: 718213 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Comes here on the up, with wins at Southwell and over C&D (beat Silverscape) since August; another sound effort on turf last time and he should be involved once again.
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8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Natchez Trace

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Four Flat wins but he hasn't achieved much at big prices in two handicap hurdles, at 2m1f and 2m7f; no great appeal this time, either.

40/1

8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Natchez Trace

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Four Flat wins but he hasn't achieved much at big prices in two handicap hurdles, at 2m1f and 2m7f; no great appeal this time, either.

40/1

6th

1

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Natchez Trace

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

in rear

16/1

25/1

Form: 424779 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner, two of them at this track; she looks to have gone off the boil in recent starts, though, and needs a full revival to come out on top.
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5th

3

(9)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Spring Glow

9st 9lb

J: Abbie Pierce

T: William Knight

slowly away, towards rear

5/1

4th

6

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Spring Glow

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Her losing run goes back 15 races to November 2021 but she's run pretty well the last twice, most recently over 1m5f on the Lingfield Polytrack, and races off another career-low mark this evening; could be thereabouts.

5/1

4th

4

(1)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Spring Glow

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Arrives on a lengthy losing run but she recorded her best effort of the season when third of 14 to Fox Flame in 1m4f Southwell handicap 19 days ago, faring best of those held up; player eased 1lb now.

4/1

10/1

Form: 111168 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a four-timer early in the year (two over C&D); may have needed his recent return from a 223-day absence and he's one to take seriously.
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3rd

4

(4)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Almufeed

9st 12lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Sean Curran

Completed an AW four-timer early this year; not in the same form in three runs since but conditions won't be an issue (2-2 over C&D) and Adam Kirby takes over today; the betting should provide clues.

8/1

2

(8)

7th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Almufeed

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Sean Curran

Completed an AW four-timer early this year; not in the same form in three runs since, dropping just 2lb; 2-2 over C&D but he's on a stiffer mark now and possibly a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

8th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Almufeed

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Sean Curran

Reeled off a four-timer early in the year (two over C&D); may have needed his recent return from a 223-day absence and he's one to take seriously.

10/1

14/1

Form: 324118 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two 1m4f wins here and at Newcastle last month; unable to land a blow in the race won by Nao Da Mais last month in his hat-trick bid; needs to resume his progress.
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1

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

True Courage

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Ran as though something was amiss four weeks ago but is accustomed to stronger races than this and is now 3lb lower than when placed for Joe Bradnam at Kempton (1m3f) in September; player if back on song.

12/1

9th

1

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

True Courage

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

slowly away, always behind

12/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

True Courage

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

dwelt start, midfield

10/1

Form: /14-17

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who made most of the running to win a 1m2f handicap at Redcar last month; not so good when in midfield behind Nao Da Mais here last time (drawn wide); another wide berth today and might prove vulnerable for win purposes.
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4th

4

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Pillar Of Hope

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins, most recently here over 1m2f last October off 70; yet to hit form this season however and remains opposable.

16/1

18th

20

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Pillar Of Hope

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.60
Straight Forecast £39.29
Tricast £132.00
Trifecta £419.60

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Silverscape

RP Ratings:

Sea The Casper

POSTDATA:

True Courage

Daily Mail:

Natchez Trace

TOPSPEED:

Nao Da Mais

SPOTLIGHT:

Belloccio

Daily Mirror:

Sea The Casper

Daily Record:

Sea The Casper

The Times:

Silverscape

The Guardian:

Silverscape

The Sun:

Silverscape

The Star:

True Courage

D Express:

Natchez Trace

Telegraph:

Nao Da Mais