November 28 / 13.45 Kempton (AW)

13.45

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £2916
  • 1m 3f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 906572

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-8, but ran his best race so far when beaten a neck into second of 14 at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; has gone back up 2lb for that, but still a major player and has run well around here before.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Multiple AW winner who should give his running but may struggle to defy current mark (career-high one) and reverse placings with Paradias; finished about 2l behind that rival in this contest 12 months ago and at Wolverhampton latest start.

10/1

2

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Loughnane

Completed an AW double in May when last seen and gained the latest success over C&D, taking record in this sphere to 9-30; likely player provided he returns in similar form.

13/2

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who comes into this off the back off an easy success over three rivals at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last Thursday (sixth win there); not quite sure what he achieved, though, and his penalty puts him back on a career-high mark.

15/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-0622 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles but 0-12 on the Flat; has improved in each of his three starts since joining this yard, though, finishing runner-up at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) and Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) in his last two outings; just 1lb higher and a player.
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5th

7

(8)

16th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

Longclaw

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: P J F Murphy

Dual Flat winner was in good form at Dundalk last year, winning 1m4f handicap and touched off by Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait in 2m conditions race; never sighted on comeback run at the Curragh last month, more expected of here.

16/1

14th

2

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Longclaw

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Dual Flat winner was in good form at Dundalk over the winter, winning a 1m4f handicap and touched off by Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait in a 2m conditions race; off since February; each-way chance at his best but this is highly competitive.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 6-7V67 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 16 and well held on his return to the Flat after 150 days off over C&D last month, albeit he didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages; drops into a 0-65 for the first time which provides a little optimism; cheekpieces return.
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4th

9

(9)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wheres Tom

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Madgwick

Holding his form fairly well; on a four-year losing spell but has become attractively handicapped; went close off 7lb higher over C&D last March; possibilities.

8/1

5th

1

(7)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Wheres Tom

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Michael Madgwick

Dual-purpose performer with a record of 2-35 and his last win was in a novice at this track (1m4f) four years ago; stays this trip and was a fair fifth back on the Flat here in December but others are more persuasive.

8/1

5th

3

(10)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Wheres Tom

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Michael Madgwick

Dual-purpose performer who struggled off a basement over hurdles three weeks ago but his Flat win came over C&D and he's well handicapped on some AW form in the spring; not ruled back in this sphere for yard that won this in 2022.

8/1

14/1

Form: 331798 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner early last year and just 1lb higher than when successful at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) in July; well beaten over 1m the last twice, but should be happier back over this sort of trip and holds place claims at least.
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2nd

7

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:30 Market Rasen

Mr Zee

10st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Michael Blake

Just 2-18 over hurdles but looked back in prime form at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last month, winning 13-runner handicap by 3l, and a subsequent 5lb rise is not excessive.

9/4

1st

11

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

13:52 Wincanton

Mr Zee

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Not at his best on his two hurdling starts towards end of last year but now 1lb lower than when winning at Ludlow (2m, good) last spring and won't mind what the weather does.

16/1

14/1

Form: 3604

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well held in her first three starts, but offered a bit more on handicap debut when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; shaped then as though she would appreciate further so worth a second look.
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7th

7

(3)

31st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pink Haze

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

prominent

6/1

7th

5

(8)

30th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Haze

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

towards rear

14/1

5th

11

(4)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

13:45 Kempton (AW)

Pink Haze

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Well held in her first three starts, but offered a bit more on handicap debut when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; shaped then as though she would appreciate further so worth a second look.

14/1

11/1

Form: 668305 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner including three at up to 7f on Polytrack; 8lb below his last winning mark, but didn't really prove his stamina when upped to this trip at Newbury (heavy) last month; does have something to prove.
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5th

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vitalline

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow-starter who has won seven times over 6f/7f on the AW; held in handicaps lately, but the return to this level offers hope and he's capable of playing a part if things pan out his way.

10/1

8th

9

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Vitalline

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow starter who switches back from blinkers to the visor sported for last month's 0-50 Kempton win; will be happier back up from 6f but is yet another who'll need some luck from a wide stall.

10/1

6th

11

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Vitalline

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Keiran Burke

Frequent slow-starter who is a four-time winner here, the latest in a 0-50 classified event over 7f last month; twice held since, though, and doesn't have a great draw.

25/1

Form: 77-278 C

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
2-5 around here and 3lb lower than when second of six at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in April; not seen for 160 days, but he has a fine record fresh so no surprise to see him run well.
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9th

10

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Broad Appeal

10st 7lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Jonathan Portman

12yo who has not won since 2020 and was well held on his return from a long absence at Leicester (1m4f, soft) in October; back on the sidelines again since and can only watched.

20/1

6th

11

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Broad Appeal

9st 11lb

J: Mr McKenzie Graham

T: Jonathan Portman

Veteran on a long losing run and this is his first start for 613 days; can only be watched.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Broad Appeal

9st 11lb

J: Mr McKenzie Graham

T: Jonathan Portman

Veteran on a long losing run and this is his first start for 613 days; can only be watched.

33/1

5/1

Form: 113475 C

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
1-21 on the AW, his win coming here (1m3f) in June; not disgraced when fifth of 13 in a stronger contest over the same trip back here last time, especially as he was out of the handicap; record suggests the 68-day absence since then won't be a problem and he holds each-way claims.
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5th

1

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Bug Boy

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Tony Newcombe

Multiple winner at 1m2f-1m4f, including over C&D, but he never found his best form in 2024 and it's 12 months since he was last seen.

14/1

4th

11

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Bug Boy

10st 7lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Tony Newcombe

Held up; landed a pair of 1m4f wins last summer but hasn't managed to hit the same heights this time round, finishing down the field on three of his last four starts; others arrive with more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 5-7800

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Big prices and offered little in seven starts to date including in cheekpieces last time (now removed); look elsewhere.
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12th

13

(2)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Long Time Comin

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Michael Attwater

prominent on inner

66/1

8th

9

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Long Time Comin

8st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Michael Attwater

Out of the frame in all 11 starts and hasn't been getting home in his last few outings over further after having done plenty early; drop back in trip makes sense on return from four months off but still hard to warm to.

40/1

13th

14

(4)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Long Time Comin

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Boasts little in the way of solid form and she's very hard to recommend.

66/1

10/1

Form: 9-46

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in one start for the Gosdens as a 2yo, but has shown ability in two outings for this yard since returning in September (the latest over 1m3f here); bred to stay this far and remains open to further progress on handicap debut.
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8th

9

(6)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Lovers Lane

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robyn Brisland

0-7; didn't convince with her stamina for this far when last of the five runners at Lingfield.

20/1

Form: 134736 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole success in 11 starts came here (1m3f) in February and was beaten just a neck and a head over the same trip last month; not quite so good when sixth of 13 back here 19 days ago; return to this trip shouldn't be a problem, but she does need to bounce back.
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10th

6

(10)

6th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win from 24 starts came over C&D in 2022 but return to these conditions didn't spark a revival three weeks ago.

14/1

9th

1

(12)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Well handicapped on her best middle-distance form last year, including at this track, but she's been out of sorts in both runs this winter; this step back up in trip is a positive but she's now 1-23 and others are more convincing.

10/1

1

(2)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Raced mainly at middle distances, winning once; seemed to need latest run (back from layoff); something to prove over this trip.

7/1

Form: 0-829

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when second of five behind an easy winner in a Pontefract novice (1m, good to firm) in August and not beaten that far despite finishing ninth of 12 on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month; cheekpieces given a go but not crying out for the longer trip on pedigree.
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9th

10

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Jewel Of Kabeir

10st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

15-race maiden with plenty of solid runs this term but latest was not one of them; probably acts on soft; peak efforts over a bit shorter.

16/1

8th

8

(1)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jewel Of Kabeir

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Still a maiden but has proved largely consistent this term and ran creditably over C&D on Monday; again has place possibilities.

7/1

3rd

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jewel Of Kabeir

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Regressive maiden who's been running consistently on turf; stays further and the chances are she'll need plenty of pushing again but she's capable at this level if things pan out her way.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £11.58
Tricast £55.15
Trifecta £79.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Haku

Telegraph:

Pink Haze

RP Ratings:

Bug Boy

D Express:

Longclaw

Daily Mirror:

Broad Appeal

The Star:

Pink Haze

POSTDATA:

Haku

The Times:

Haku

The Guardian:

Haku

Daily Record:

Haku

Daily Mail:

Bug Boy