January 23 / 13.20 Kempton (AW)

13.20

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Abandoned

Form: 5/434-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Unexposed gelding who made the frame in three maidens for Henry Candy last spring (5.7f-6f); makes stable/handicap debut after 244-day absence, though, and considered only if lively in the betting.
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11th

4

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:45 Brighton

Jack Leslie

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Pat Murphy

0-6 and having undergone wind surgery and changed stables he has finished out of the frame in two handicaps on the AW since returning in January; return to turf may help, but still has a bit to prove.

25/1

7th

2

(9)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Jack Leslie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Pat Murphy

prominent

25/1

9th

10

(11)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

13:43 Lingfield (AW)

Jack Leslie

9st 1lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Pat Murphy

Has run just four times and may have untapped potential; now returns from a second wind operation, having left Henry Candy since fourth of eighth in a Bath maiden (5.7f) last spring; worth market check on handicap debut.

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 06/99- D

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Gained all three wins on turf slower than good and has raced only once in the last year, when down the field at Epsom (7f, soft) in September; given a chance by the handicapper but has a lot to prove.
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7th

7

(5)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Lingfield

Moosmee

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

led, drifted left and headed under 2f out

20/1

11th

7

(9)

18th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Moosmee

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

3rd

10

(5)

1st Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Moosmee

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on

25/1

Form: 1126-3 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Collected three wins in 2022 and gave very good account when coming from the rear for third at Southwell a fortnight ago; also suited by Polytrack (albeit he has never run here) and features prominently in calculations.
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8th

9

(4)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Admirable Lad

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Chelsea Banham

Three-time course winner who can miss the break; the cheekpieces come off again tonight and he only holds each-way claims for a yard also responsible for War Zone.

10/1

5th

1

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Admirable Lad

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Not at his best at Southwell a fortnight ago but his two previous efforts had suggested he was in fair form; stable going well and he holds each-way claims at this level.

8/1

6th

1

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:55 Southwell (AW)

Admirable Lad

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

8/1

Form: 2875-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner on Polytrack, most recently over 7f here this month; can cope with today's drop back in trip but a recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave this 9yo mare vulnerable.
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13th

6

(11)

21st Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Magicinthemaking

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: John E Long

Has favourable conditions for this first crack at a classified but she failed to beat a rival when drawn widest ten weeks ago and isn't well berthed today.

14/1

13th

10

(14)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Magicinthemaking

9st 5lb

J: George Rooke

T: John E Long

Oldest contender but retains ability and went close here three starts ago; four-time course winner who is on a workable mark and can't be dismissed.

5/1

Form: 9778-9 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won three times (once on Polytrack) in first half of 2022 but returned from two-month break with two substandard runs this winter and needs to get back in the groove.
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12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 5043-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; ended last year with two very encouraging runs at Chelmsford but his seventh there three weeks ago was a backward step and he needs the added cheekpieces to give him a lift.
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4th

3

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

All five wins have came at Chelmsford's Polytrack; on a mounting losing run but didn't fare too badly when fourth of 11 at Southwell (7f) ten days ago.

3/1

4th

6

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dean Ivory

It's now 18 starts since his last victory and he came in only ninth of 12 in 6f Kempton handicap last month; others are preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Five AW wins, all at Chelmsford (7f-1m, Polytrack); on a 17-race losing run and needs to be much better than on his last three starts.

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 7217-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has modest 1-26 strike-rate on AW but posted sound effort when third at Southwell this month and also made the frame on his only previous visit to Kempton; each-way claims at least.
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11th

5

(15)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:55 Yarmouth

Jack Ryan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

always behind

10/1

9th

8

(5)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Newmarket (July)

Jack Ryan

8st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: John Ryan

midfield, dropped to rear halfway, weakened over 1f out

100/1

12th

13

(9)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jack Ryan

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Not the easiest to win with but he did get the job done in a big-field handicap at Yarmouth in October (6f, good to soft); solid efforts over C&D the last twice but he will need to pull out a bit more to take this.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 58422- D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner; ended last year with two close seconds at Wolverhampton (6f/7f; cheekpieces refitted last time) and Laura Pearson's 3lb claim helps here, but her record over 6f on Polytrack is not compelling.
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9th

7

(12)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twentysharesofgrey

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

C&D winner last February; regularly run well in defeat since and her latest fourth at Lingfield came in a race where the winner rather pinched it; each-way claims once more.

7/1

4th

4

(4)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Twentysharesofgrey

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ended her 2022 campaign with a pair of close seconds over 6f/7f at Wolverhampton; each-way possibilities, provided she returns from two-month absence in similar form.

4/1

Abandoned

Form: 7442-3 C BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his 5f course win in 2021 but has made the frame on his last four appearances, most recently when close third in Lingfield classified ten days ago; moves back into a handicap on career-low mark; considered.
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8th

6

(11)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Lothian

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Was never nearer than at the finish when runner-up in sole C&D run, a handicap in October, and has continued in form at this level elsewhere since (checked in his run on latest); unlikely to be far away.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Lothian

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Attwater

Infrequent winner but he comes here on the back of two good runs, latterly a close third in a similar race over C&D; this might be a touch more competitive but he's still a key player.

9/2

Abandoned

Form: 75-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three novice races this winter (7f-8.4f); makes handicap debut off a basement mark but still needs this drop in trip to enable some improvement.
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11th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Apache Portia

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robyn Brisland

Little in the way of solid form after six attempts; this is weak but still not easy to make a case for.

40/1

9th

1

(10)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Apache Portia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Robyn Brisland

Out of the frame in all five starts; not beaten that far when sixth of 11 (Ballet Blanc second) on turf debut in a similar contest here (7f, good to firm) last month but still hard to fancy.

33/1

6th

1

(1)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Apache Portia

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Robyn Brisland

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

Verdict

The most appealing one is ADMIRABLE LAD, who came from quite a long way off the pace for a very creditable third at Southwell a fortnight ago and is probably still on a workable mark. Jack Ryan also comes here after a good effort at Southwell and is second choice, ahead of Lothian.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jack Ryan

SPOTLIGHT:

Admirable Lad

The Guardian:

Twentysharesofgrey

Telegraph:

Magicinthemaking

The Times:

Jack Leslie

RP Ratings:

Admirable Lad

Daily Mail:

Admirable Lad

Daily Mirror:

Twentysharesofgrey

The Star:

Twentysharesofgrey

NEWMARKET:

Jack Ryan

D Express:

Jack Ryan

The Sun:

Jack Ryan

Daily Record:

Magicinthemaking