February 01 / 20.00 Kempton (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 3f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3803-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; ran right up to his best when a front-running second of ten at Lingfield (1m4f) 19 days ago, his first crack at the trip; a bit more will be needed to win but he ran well in one run here at two and still has some potential over middle distances.
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5th

2

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield

Later Darling

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

prominent

9/2

4th

3

(1)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 5

20:10 Goodwood

Later Darling

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Amanda Perrett

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second under 3f out, weakened and lost two places from over 1f out

7/2

1st

2

(1)

23rd May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:53 Brighton

Later Darling

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

took keen hold, prominent, raced in second 8f out, led under 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on well

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5503-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-8 in handicaps following his 1m2f novice win at Chepstow last June; didn't run badly over 1m2f at Lingfield on his penultimate start but he wasn't in the same form back there three weeks ago; others appeal more.
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2nd

11

(6)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Land Of Eagles

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

ducked left start, took keen hold, raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and rallied from over 1f out, kept on but edged left inside final furlong

8/1

3

(7)

11th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Land Of Eagles

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

11/2

3rd

4

(9)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Land Of Eagles

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Won a Chepstow novice (1m2f, good) from the front in June but unplaced in all his handicaps, and blinkers are now tried after cheekpieces didn't do wonders for him.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £13.80

Form: 43355/ D

Last run: 662 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins to his name, all over this trip at Lingfield; scored over hurdles in July 2021 but he has been off the track for 495 days after pulling up at Worcester two months later; returns in a competitive race; best watched this time.
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6th

1

(6)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Renardeau

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ali Stronge

Ran well over C&D one year ago (after 495 days off) and also went close at Lingfield last winter; not quite as persuasive subsequently but he's had a wind operation since last seen and is not discounted at this level.

12/1

8th

8

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Renardeau

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ali Stronge

Three-time course winner at 1m4f; respectable fourth over 2m and 1m4f the last twice; won over 1m2f early in career but doesn't appear to be crying out for the return to this trip.

33/1

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12/1

Form: 5/08-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
The handicapper was in command on the Flat last year (did win over hurdles) and he couldn't muster a significant challenge back on the AW at Lingfield last month; returns to Class 5 company now though and he has the ability to go well.
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2nd

8

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Sword Beach

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Made the frame over 1m4f on his last two turf starts and has become well handicapped, but he's no longer the force of old and was never involved over C&D last time; returns from a short break but his last Flat win was over two years ago and others are preferred.

14/1

5th

2

(11)

21st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Sword Beach

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

Back in better form the last twice, finishing fourth at Doncaster then third at Epsom, both over 1m4f; 0-6 on AW but returns to this sphere off a handy mark; not dismissed.

10/1

5/1

Form: 6705-3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two encouraging runs this winter (extended 1m1f) on the back of a second wind operation; returning to a longer trip should suit; considered off his career-low mark.
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8th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Roscioli

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Four-time winner, split between turf and AW; last success was off 2lb higher at Salisbury (1m) last August but he's been out of sorts in last three runs and needs a major revival; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

10/1

11

(6)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Brett Johnson

Ran well at Bath in June but has lacked consistency this year; 7yo who's far from guaranteed to take advantage of being 2lb below last winning mark.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Recent form a bit patchy, but his second of 11 at Bath (1m, good; first-time visor) on his penultimate start took his record off today's mark to 313212; does most of his racing over shorter these days, but shouldn't have a problem with this trip.

4/1

Form: 33483-

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven runs for William Knight, placed in handicaps here (1m3f) and at Yarmouth (1m2f); sold for 40,000gns after the Yarmouth run; still has some potential upside and he's one to note for market confidence on his stable debut.
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Form: 2641-8 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Rounded off his time with Chris Wall with an emphatic success over 1m3f here in October; slowly away and never threatened over 1m on his stable debut 13 days ago; this test should be more suitable.
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4th

1

(8)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:15 Brighton

The Thunderer

10st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

switched to near side

4/1

6th

9

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

The Thunderer

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Williams

Beaten half a length or less in his last two starts at Newmarket (1m2f/1m4f); has winning form on Tapeta (at Wolverhampton) and is 8lb lower than when last on the AW, but losing run up to 14; needs a bit more.

11/1

3rd

3

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket (July)

The Thunderer

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Has won four middle-distance handicaps and latest was off 9lb higher at Chester (1m4f, good) last June; 0-13 since but he bounced back with a close call over 1m2f here last Friday and is a big player if he can repeat that form (due to be 2lb higher in future).

9/4

Form: 8133-7 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had a productive year in 2022, his four wins including one over C&D in September off a 3lb lower mark; he will need a career best to win but that's not out of the question.
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11th

5

(4)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Michael Madgwick

Four course wins, latest two over C&D and 1m5f early in 2024 (both with no headgear; cheekpieces refitted today); creditable return from break at Kempton and no blame attached to his third over C&D since; not far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, bit short of room over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression

5/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, bit short of room over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression

5/1

16/1

Form: 112/0- CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Progressive stayer in 2021, including a C&D win; Wolverhampton's extended 1m1f represented an insufficient test on his return from a 458-day absence in December; this race should be a better gauge as to how much ability he retains.
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3rd

4

(4)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Took a couple of runs to find his feet after his long absence but he has been placed in each of his last three starts, including here and also over 2m; should run his race again.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

1st Apr 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Won twice on Polytrack in 2021, latterly over C&D; 15-month absence before Christmas return and he's been back near his best when second at Wolverhampton on last two outings; major player again.

5/2

2nd

2

(6)

13th Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Won twice on Polytrack (1m4f/1m6f) in 2021 and was having his third start back from a 15-month absence when second of eight here (1m6f) nine days ago; tackles this far for the first time but respected off the same mark if his stamina holds out.

11/4

Form: 581-59

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win a Wolverhampton Class 5 event over the extended 1m1f in December, his second run for this stable; unable to land a blow twice since but he's well worth another crack over this trip.
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8th

6

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Tiger Beetle

10st 8lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Thomas Faulkner

On the downgrade for this yard since missing a year; running fairly well on Wolverhampton AW (always liked it there) of late, often in races not run to suit, but only holds each-way claims.

12/1

7th

9

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three-time C&D winner who's getting on and been on the downgrade since missing a year; found his level again lately but is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

5th

2

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Used to stay this sort of trip; very low-key start for this yard but has gradually found his level and was blinkered when third in 9.5f course selling handicap ten days ago; cheekpieces, previously worn without success, are refitted.

10/1

Form: 31431/ D

Last run: 496 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins for Ralph Beckett in the second half of 2021; successful over hurdles for this yard last May; not at his best in that sphere when last seen in December; career best required to take this.
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6th

12

(3)

8th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Rhebus Road

9st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Oliver Sherwood

Has won over hurdles for current yard; never landed a blow at Wolverhampton (1m4f; first Flat start since 2021) last month but shaped as if this extra distance may help.

25/1

7th

9

(1)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rhebus Road

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Oliver Sherwood

Not seen on the Flat since 1m2f turf win for Ralph Beckett in September 2021 and was well beaten on only previous AW start; in fairly good form over hurdles in the autumn but probably best watched here.

14/1

5

(11)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Rhebus Road

9st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Oliver Sherwood

Two Flat wins for Ralph Beckett in the second half of 2021; successful over hurdles for this yard last May; not at his best in that sphere when last seen in December; career best required to take this.

Non-runners

Tiger Beetle, Rhebus Road

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Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £21.56
Tricast £1122.02
Trifecta £1479.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Roscioli

SPOTLIGHT:

Later Darling

NEWMARKET:

Land Of Eagles

TOPSPEED:

Largo Bay

The Times:

Royal Thunder

The Star:

Tiger Beetle

RP Ratings:

Later Darling

Daily Record:

Later Darling

Telegraph:

Land Of Eagles

The Guardian:

Roscioli

D Express:

Roscioli

Daily Mirror:

Roscioli

The Sun:

Roscioli

Daily Mail:

Largo Bay