March 29 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2411- CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Improving colt who made a mockery of his opening mark in C&D handicap in October (back from break) when last seen, making all for a 5l success in powerful style; the runner-up has boosted the form by scoring twice since; could prove Listed/Group class in due course and gives the impression he'll cope with a 12lb rise in his mark; strongly respected.
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6th

3

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Mount Athos

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Running in this for the third time, finishing second in 2023 and 2025; on both occasions he arrived on the back of a 7f win at Kempton and he landed that same race yet again 23 days ago; should give it another good shot.

7/2

1st

1

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mount Athos

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

James Doyle is 5-5 on him, three of those successes coming in this race (2023, 2024 and 2025); he's 2lb lower than last year but weakened into last place when back in a handicap over track and trip ten weeks ago.

7/2

6

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 1

15:33 Haydock

Mount Athos

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Listed winner at Deauville (7f, AW) last November and defied lofty mark in Kempton handicap (7f, AW) in March; also effective on turf and was second of six in a good conditions race at Thirsk last month; however, this 6yo needs to be better than ever if he's to take this.

22/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 51726- D

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Useful performer; best form last year when winning Newcastle handicap (off 3lb lower) and second in Redcar Listed event; still relatively unexposed on artificial surfaces and has possibilities on reappearance.
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1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

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6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 21001- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who had a record of 2-5 for new stable last year, the wins gained at Ascot (Victoria Cup) and Goodwood (optional claiming handicap, last time out; form has substance); close second on sole AW attempt; may have more to offer this term; shortlisted.
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Form: 01355-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning over 6f on turf; posted consistent efforts on AW in late 2022, close fifth over 7f the final time; however, may prove a tad vulnerable off current mark kept to this trip, following a layoff.
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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

3

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

First Folio

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

7yo who has run some good races in defeat this season, finishing third of 17 at Ripon (6f, good to firm) in August and 3l second of five at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last time; this front-runner can make a bold bid.

8/1

14/1

Form: 00518- D

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Showed he's still capable of useful form last season, winning twice off 3lb lower; however, returns to action as a 10yo so it remains to be seen whether he can maintain the same level of ability; others preferred.
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20th

12

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Documenting

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 and his C&D win came before most of today's rivals were born; not disgraced on reappearance and he's now 13lb lower than this time last year, but his last turf win was in 2022; not the percentage call.

40/1

7th

7

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Documenting

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 at Wolverhampton; on a good mark but he ended last season with some below-par efforts and is likely best watched on his first start for 194 days.

20/1

5th

1

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Documenting

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Multiple winner down the years, including over C&D in 2024; running okay this term until form dipped the last twice; still needs to prove he can win races aged 12.

14/1

10/1

Form: 29095- CD

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Four-time Group 2 winner in 2018/2019; missed the 2021 campaign and 0-6 for new yard last term but ran respectably in valuable 7f handicap at Ascot on final outing; 2-2 over this C&D (both wins in 2016) and looks interesting off a reduced mark on belated return to this track.
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22th

12

(16)

13th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Sir Dancealot

9st 4lb

J: Gerald Mosse

T: John Butler

Five-time Group winner under Gerald Mosse in 2018/2019; ran respectably (fifth of 17) over C&D when last seen on turf; fairly interesting off a reduced mark with Mosse back on board for first time since 2020.

33/1

2nd

2

(5)

10th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Sir Dancealot

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

slowly away, raced in last

10/1

6th

5

(2)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Sir Dancealot

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Butler

Four-time Group 2 winner in 2018/2019; missed the 2021 campaign and 0-6 for new yard last term but ran respectably in valuable 7f handicap at Ascot on final outing; 2-2 over this C&D (both wins in 2016) and looks interesting off a reduced mark on belated return to this track.

10/1

Form: 553-51

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Wolverhampton (7f) this month on only his second start for new stable; still favourably treated as his other AW wins came off this mark last May and, going further back, in a Group 3 in 2020; has to be feared.
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5th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Station

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

reluctant to load, ducked right start, pressed leader, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakening when eased inside final 110yds

4/1

20/1

Form: 20054- CD

Last run: 147 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has eight course wins on his CV, the most recent off 1lb higher last April; however, posted a below-par fourth back here in November when last seen; needs a bigger effort on reappearance, back up in class.
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1

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

On much reduced mark but this Kempton specialist has not won since 2022 and has form figures of 90068079 this year; cheekpieces return on his second run after a break but he needs a major revival back up in trip.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Prolific course winner but the latest of them was back in April 2022; now rated 32lb lower but he wasn't in much form earlier in the year; could revive after his break; stable also run Galel; betting can guide.

12/1

7th

2

(6)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Eight-time course winner who is 12lb lower than when a close third over C&D last September; a market check is advised but this 10yo has struggled this year (including here) and is without a win since April 2022.

25/1

Form: 72-238 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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1

(7)

27th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Dual Kempton winner as a 2yo who's been expensive to follow in handicaps, getting turned over at 3-1 or shorter on six occasions; pulled hard in the visor back from a short break over C&D last week (third form of headgear tried).

5/1

5th

1

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Three placed efforts in cheepieces/blinkers over 6f and 7f this winter; ran poorly at Lingfield eight weeks ago (headgear left off); drops back in class and with a visor enlisted; not ruled out.

4/1

9

(5)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

8st 7lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: William Haggas

Non-runners

Spirit Of Nguru

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £5.72
Tricast £15.07
Trifecta £19.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount Athos

NEWMARKET:

Vafortino

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Nguru

TOPSPEED:

First Folio

Telegraph:

Dubai Station

RP Ratings:

Mount Athos

The Times:

Mount Athos

D Express:

Mount Athos

The Sun:

Mount Athos

The Star:

Mount Athos

Daily Record:

Mount Athos

Daily Mail:

Spirit Of Nguru

The Guardian:

Vafortino

Daily Mirror:

Vafortino