November 09 / 21.00 Kempton (AW)

21.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet London Sprint Series (Final) Handicap (Series Final – Qualified horses Only)

  • Prize money: £41232
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Unibet London Sprint Series (Final) Handicap (Series Final – Qualified horses Only)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 838732 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Losing run beginning to mount up but he has yet to run a bad race on AW this year, most recently when picked off late by the reopposing Aramis Grey over C&D last week; 5lb better off for a neck and there is no obvious reason why he won't make another bold bid.
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14th

23

(31)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 1lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Has contested three of the last four runnings, doing best when runner-up in 2023 (good to firm; also won a Group 3 over C&D on soft); has been a fine stalwart in other top sprint handicaps, including when only just losing out in the 2024 Portland at Doncaster on sole attempt for Christophe Soumillon; it's hard to ignore one with his history at this level.

25/1

9th

5

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Apollo One

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Acts on any ground; ran okay behind younger rivals at Newmarket last time; losing run is mounting up but he has been placed in this race twice, finishing second in 2023 and third in 2024; again has each-way hopes.

8/1

3rd

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Apollo One

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 372411 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has a fine strike-rate and she comes here chasing a quick hat-trick, with her Chelmsford win being followed by a narrow defeat of Apollo One here last week (strong finish); 5lb penalty takes her into uncharted territory but she can't be ruled out in her current form.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 212221 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Turf winner for the Charltons in May and he has made good progress for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Carlisle and over C&D; the latter win came in a good Topspeed figure and a 4lb rise doesn't look insurmountable.
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1st

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 York

Aphelios

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Aphelios

10st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Overcame a wide trip to score at Kempton (AW) last week, benefiting from the return to this grade and belated step up to 7f; now 3-6 in Class 4 events and remains unexposed at this distance; 5lb penalty is largely offset by Frederick Larson's useful claim; respected.

6/1

Form: 295023 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win of the year but he has been placed in races won by Ivasecret and Aramis Grey on his last two starts; conditions no problem but others look stronger for win purposes.
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2nd

3

(5)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Yet to score in 2022 but he's knocking on the door, edged out when runner-up in 6f Lingfield handicap eight days ago; he's firmly in the picture off the same mark.

2/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Prominent racer; on a losing run but he has slipped down the weights and recent efforts have been encouraging; might face competition for the lead this time but capable of a big effort.

4/1

Form: 526013 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Developed into a smart sprinter as a 3yo and he has continued the good work this year, finishing second in Listed company in May and winning a Yarmouth handicap in good style in September; latest C&D third was right up with his best efforts, held up in a race not run to suit, and he holds solid claims back in a handicap.
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10th

7

(19)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not the force of old but that is reflected in his handicap mark; has undergone wind surgery since his latest run but it isn't enough to earn him the vote in this competitive race; usual headgear is absent today.

22/1

6th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 118023 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Rated just 55 when joining this yard and he has made fine strides this year, winning seven times; beaten off a 2lb lower mark here three weeks ago (7f) and connections may hold stronger claims with Aphelios.
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7th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Intervention

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.

25/1

7th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

12lb lower than for his win in the Great St Wilfrid last August (6f, good to firm); mixed bag in 2026 but he is the type to pop up soon, albeit probably over a shorter trip.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Intervention

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) off a 9lb higher mark; some creditable efforts since but he's hard to predict and has struggled at Chester and York in his last two starts; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back on this drop back in trip.

18/1

10/1

Form: 62U281 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW, mainly over 7f but showing 6f was no issue with a comfortable success over C&D four weeks ago; only a neck in front of Intervention on that occasion but he had a wide trip and was idling having looked to put the race to bed 1f out; stall 12 not ideal today but he's still favourably handicapped.
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9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 450115 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a fine autumn, winning 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and York last month and then running well over C&D last week (behind a couple of today's rivals) when dropped in from a wide draw and having to wait for a gap in the straight; should be competitive once again.
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1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

4th

13

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Strike Red

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has lost his form a bit in two starts since an April success and is far from certain to raise his game much, having been beaten in this race for the last three years (finishing positions 756).

16/1

50/1

Form: 219600 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark for the Gosdens at Chelmsford in July but he has suffered four comprehensive defeats for his new yard, most recently behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week; drawn wide and lots to prove.
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10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

Form: 240421 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year; better than ever when winning a 5f handicap at Ascot 39 days ago (third win of the campaign) and he should remain competitive despite a 5lb rise.
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5th

2

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Dream Composer

10st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Hit the ground running for this yard, his Ripon win in April backed up by arguably unlucky fourth at Goodwood the following month; not beaten far in the Dash here next time and led on the line at Windsor (again 5f, good to firm) last Monday; 4lb penalty to overcome and his best has come at 5f, but he's still considered.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Dream Composer

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

In good form for his new yard, faring best of those drawn low in the Epsom Dash last time back in the trademark cheekpieces; bit unlucky at Goodwood on his previous start too and remains on a fair mark; one to consider.

6/1

7th

17

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Dream Composer

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Trained by James Evans when winning this race in 2024 off a 5lb higher mark (good to soft); well beaten in it last year but he arrives in good form for his new stable, winning at Ripon in April and not enjoying the cleanest run when fourth at Goodwood 15 days ago; rain won't hurt his chance and he's of obvious interest.

12/1

11th
5 (1)

6/1

Form: 064544 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off a 3lb higher mark last October; ran creditably over C&D last week but he did finish behind two of today's rivals on that occasion and more will be required today.
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No Results Found

25/1

Form: 2-1136 CD

Last run: 228 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Began 2022 with two course wins (7f and then 6f) but he came up short in a hot handicap when last seen in March; up against it back from a break.
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6th

5

(5)

27th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On the downgrade since returning from eight months off and is now 13lb lower than when winning early last year; the drop from 1m should help, given a go in a second-time visor, but others are more likely.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

1st Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

led

8/1

5th

5

(8)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Williams

Both course wins have come over 1m, but he is just as effective over shorter trips and has dropped 9lb lower than when gaining his latest success at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) just over a year ago; not at his best in four starts since returning from 228 days off in November, though.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £24.68
Tricast £88.84
Trifecta £114.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Aphelios

RP Ratings:

Apollo One

SPOTLIGHT:

First Folio

TOPSPEED:

Tolstoy

The Times:

Strike Red

The Sun:

Tiger Crusade

Daily Mail:

Aramis Grey

Telegraph:

Total Commitment

D Express:

Aphelios

Daily Mirror:

Aphelios

The Star:

Aphelios

Daily Record:

Aphelios

The Guardian:

Apollo One

NEWMARKET:

First Folio