February 08 / 18.00 Kempton (AW)

18.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Classified Stakes

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 8-7774 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Came off worst of four-way-go here last week; given his earlier classified form he's no banker to build on that, from wider-than-ideal draw.
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8th

4

(8)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

No Diggity

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

dwelt start, in rear throughout

25/1

8th

3

(1)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

No Diggity

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

Three-time winner at this level, most recently on turf last August; has a doubt over current form but could revive with Rossa Ryan on board and stepped back up in distance.

8/1

6th

4

(10)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

No Diggity

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Martin Dunne

Needs to leave his poor reappearance effort well behind and may require longer trips now, with last win at 1m4f; others preferred.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 59-563 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Finished nearly 5l behind Elegant Ellen over C&D two ago (same terms) but gave it a better shot at Southwell last week; doesn't quite make the shortlist.
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6th

7

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Fact Or Fable

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); disappointing effort on his final start last year and he was held in sixth here on his reappearance 12 days ago; may come on for that.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); well handicapped on his best form in 2025 but he's not easy to predict and he ended last season on a low note; market should guide after 169 days off.

16/1

8th

13

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Close up behind James Park Woods here three starts back but comfortably held on two subsequent visits, latterly in Lovely Jubly's race.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 050-93 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Bounced right back to form when third at Southwell last month and the return of cheekpieces, absent lately but on for both British wins, could see him go two better.
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11th

14

(7)

3rd May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Forbearing

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Forbearing

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Seems best ridden prominently; unsuited by change of tactics (raced in rear) in a handicap last week; has form figures of 133 at classified level, close third on last two occasions; possibilities.

13/2

9th

6

(9)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forbearing

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

in rear on outer

9/2

4th
11 (1)
Marchetti

12/1

Form: 50827-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-23 but runner-up off similar break here last July and again second at Lingfield in November; easy to put a line through latest effort (wide/hampered) and is worth a look at the betting.
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8th

9

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been out of sorts over C&D in last three runs and her last win was two years ago; opposable.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been well held over C&D in last two runs; still has a poor strike-rate and losing run is up to 22.

16/1

9th

10

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but cut little ice in the C&D contest won by Mbappe last week; still has a poor strike-rate and losing sequence is mounting up.

20/1

13/2

Form: 0641-9 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Had just seven starts and struck at Wolverhampton in December (7f); things didn't go her way last time and better is expected if she can adopt a good pitch from stall 11.
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7th

10

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Hannahs Return

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gary Brown

Without a victory since 2024 but she posted her best effort of the season when third of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 19 days ago; she can make her presence felt off an unchanged mark.

25/1

3rd

9

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hannahs Return

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gary Brown

Seven-time winner including two over C&D; hasn't seen much action since her latest success in September 2024 but she kept on well to snatch third at Chelmsford (6f; first-time blinkers) last month; continues to drop down the weights and has possibilities back up in trip.

6/1

3rd

5

(6)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hannahs Return

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Brown

A four-time 5f/6f scorer in 2024 but lightly raced since and largely below par, only seventh of ten in 7f classified event at Wolverhampton 20 days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

7/1

Form: 35-661 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Justified strong late support over C&D 11 days ago, adopting handy position and settling better than is sometimes the case before showing nice turn of foot for the grade to win with a bit in hand; obvious player.
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6th

6

(1)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:13 Lingfield (AW)

Elegant Ellen

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

slowly into stride, towards rear, headway into midfield after 1f

6/1

6th

4

(9)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Elegant Ellen

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

dwelt start, towards rear

11/4

1st

6

(3)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Elegant Ellen

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

prominent

16/1

Form: 0528-7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Best two runs (when finishing first and second) came this time last year but isn't about to strike on recent evidence; course debut.
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6th

7

(2)

1st Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

Yet to add to his 6f win in early 2022 and had several chances off lowly marks last year; easy enough to swerve.

25/1

1

(5)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Poor strike-rate and he's better known for his exploits at 6f and 7f; others appeal more.

25/1

12/1

Form: 846-80

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Doesn't help herself by pulling hard and it cost her any chance last time; perhaps Ryan Sexton will have the magic touch and she's respected on December's Wolverhampton form.
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8th

2

(3)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Black Box

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Robyn Brisland

in touch with leaders

12/1

11th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Black Box

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robyn Brisland

0-11 but not disgraced in 6f/7f handicaps towards the end of 2022 and 5f was possibly an inadequate test last time; runs off a career-low mark and impossible to discount.

10/1

8th

2

(9)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Box

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Robyn Brisland

pulled hard, towards rear

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 668-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Her 80-1 fifth in similar Chelmsford contest over 1m last month wasn't bad but doesn't trigger a bet in this.
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10th

1

(13)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apfelstrudel

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Henry Spiller

Hint of ability and isn't fully exposed but something to find at the weights from the widest draw.

33/1

20/1

Form: 08-85

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sent off 33-1 for handicap debut on Friday and, although running okay, he looked a bit one-paced over this trip; drawn wide.
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7th

3

(4)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Heavens Light

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Signs at Chelmsford last week that he may have found his level, enjoying no luck in running in the straight but keeping on steadily; blinkers he wore for the first time there are retained and he could still have a bigger effort in him.

12/1

9th

6

(10)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Heavens Light

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

took keen hold, towards rear

25/1

10th

8

(12)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Heavens Light

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

in rear

20/1

20/1

Form: 876-47 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
On losing run of 19 and not sure this first crack at 7f will see her back in the winners' enclosure; hood introduced last time is retained.
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11

(10)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Liberty Bay

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't won in three years but remains consistent enough and has run fairly in the visor the past twice; is fine on any ground and there's no obvious reason she won't go well again.

8/1

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Leicester

Liberty Bay

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Her wins came back in 2020 and 2021 but she often runs pretty well in defeat, as when fourth of 15 at Bath three weeks ago in a first-time visor (retained); holds each-way claims.

11/2

4th

17

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Liberty Bay

9st 0lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Usher

Not really threatening to add to her wins at two/three and Sisters In The Sky is the one to take out of last week's race here; visor goes on but cheekpieces/hood haven't helped in the past.

33/1

Form: /89-64

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than 5l in two 5f classified contests this year; not sure returning to further will make enough of a difference.
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8th

9

(8)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Secret Stripper

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out

12/1

6th

8

(2)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Secret Stripper

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Lightly raced 4yo who produced two fair runs over 5f (including on Tapeta) last month and failed to stay 7f last time; however, she needs a career best in first-time blinkers if she's to win this.

25/1

12th

13

(7)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Secret Stripper

9st 2lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Chelsea Banham

led at fast pace, went clear after 2f, reduced lead when pushed along 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 56690-

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Yet to place and failed to beat a rival at Wolverhampton in December on first start since leaving Robyn Brisland; tongue-tie goes on.
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7th

4

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner; inconsistent 7yo but he wasn't beaten far into fourth over C&D last August; well short of that level twice since and he is not a solid option.

14/1

11

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

8st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Sole success in 25 starts came over C&D in September 2023 and is still 1lb higher; opposable from the outside stall.

20/1

4

(11)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 1-24 but his win came over C&D and he ran well to finish a close fourth in a handicap here 18 days ago; ties in with Buttercross Flyer and Capallcliste on that form and he's in the mix.

8/1

Form: 0404-9

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Two of last three runs easy to forgive (1m2f/1m3f) and ran well at Lingfield in between; peak RPR came over C&D last May but stall 14 tempers enthusiasm; wears headgear (visor) for the first time.
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4th

10

(2)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:13 Lingfield (AW)

Smarden Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Best & Karen Jewell

soon led, headed and lost two places after 1f

12/1

14

(14)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Smarden Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: John Best & Karen Jewell

Two of last three runs easy to forgive (1m2f/1m3f) and ran well at Lingfield in between; peak RPR came over C&D last May but stall 14 tempers enthusiasm; wears headgear (visor) for the first time.

14/1

9th

11

(7)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Smarden Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Best & Karen Jewell

midfield

6/1

Non-runners

Hold The Press, Smarden Flyer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £94.30
Straight Forecast £90.06
Trifecta £275.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Elegant Ellen

SPOTLIGHT:

Forbearing

POSTDATA:

Fact Or Fable

D Express:

No Diggity

LAMBOURN:

Liberty Bay

Daily Mail:

Forbearing

The Sun:

Forbearing

NEWMARKET:

Elegant Ellen

The Times:

Elegant Ellen

Telegraph:

Elegant Ellen

The Guardian:

Elegant Ellen

Daily Record:

Elegant Ellen

Daily Mirror:

Fact Or Fable

The Star:

No Diggity