August 16 / 20.00 Kempton (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting-Operator Of The Year Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots/London Series Qual’)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting-Operator Of The Year Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots/London Series Qual’)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
4 (9)
Botas

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.20
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 130329 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six wins at up to 1m1f on the Flat in France (four on AW, the others on heavy) and he made a solid start to British career with placed efforts over C&D and at Ascot; low-key effort upped to 1m2f at Sandown three weeks ago; return to 1m should be helpful.
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10th

9

(3)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Botas

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Jim Boyle

All six AW starts since joining this yard have come over 1m on the Kempton Polytrack, winning two of them the latest of which was from 3lb lower in May; beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month and each-way claims if able to repeat that form on this surface.

12/1

3rd

3

(6)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Botas

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

prominent, led over 1f out

7/1

7th

1

(3)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Botas

10st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

2-5 over C&D since joining this yard (both wins under Luke Catton), his latest success coming in a slightly stronger contest last month; no match for an easy winner at Goodwood (1m, good) 19 days ago, but that was still a good effort and he's much respected back here.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 033709 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins off higher marks last summer, including C&D; gone off the boil since his two third placings here in May but he's too well handicapped to ignore.
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2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

2nd

10

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has done most of his winning over 7f, most recently off current mark at Kempton in January; however, posted best effort since when keeping-on third over C&D last time; fighting chance.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Returned from a break to win a 7f handicap here, his third course success, in January; not in the same form since but he is now back to his last winning mark.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2-2345

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
No significant improvement for the switch to handicaps when last seen; interesting on his novice efforts though and he returns from ten weeks off (gelded during the absence) with his stable in hot form; visor now added (well held in cheekpieces last time).
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3

(8)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Umberto

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Seven-race maiden with a mixed record and he was a well-held sixth of nine at Kempton (1m) on his return last month; may have needed that run but he goes into unknown territory at this new trip and others are preferred; visor reapplied.

13/2

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Umberto

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who went close in a C&D handicap when last seen 196 days ago (first run after a gelding operation); that took his AW record to 223; retains potential on this surface and Oisin Murphy on board for his return; headgear left off but he still looks a solid contender.

11/4

3rd

11

(11)

16th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Umberto

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

No significant improvement for the switch to handicaps when last seen; interesting on his novice efforts though and he returns from ten weeks off (gelded during the absence) with his stable in hot form; visor now added (well held in cheekpieces last time).

11/2

11/2

Form: -21362 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He has returned an improved performer in 2023, winning a 7f turf handicap at Lingfield in May and placed in handicaps at Newbury (7f, good) and Newmarket (1m, good) since; effective on AW but he's been raised 3lb for his latest second and that could find him out; prominent racer.
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8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9/2

Form: 133832 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts for Alice Haynes over 1m2f at Lingfield (AW); placed in four of his five runs since, including twice on turf last month, and still on a competitive mark; this represents a rise in class though and others are preferred for win purposes.
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13th

17

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Goldsmith

8st 13lb

T: H D McGuigan

Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard.

12th

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Goldsmith

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW.

33/1

2

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Goldsmith

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed.

10/1

6th
12 (2)
Almarin

9/1

Form: 082424 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
1m winner as a 2yo; runner-up in two of his four starts since fitted with a visor this summer; not at his best last time and connections now reach for blinkers.
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1st

6

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:35 Nottingham

Almarin

9st 2lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Patrick Owens

Won 1m Yarmouth novice on good to soft last September; no real evidence he's ahead of his mark this year, despite a somewhat luckless AW run behind Botas (1m) in August; however, his finishing hasn't been that strong over the trip on turf and AW since and looks up against it.

12/1

3rd

3

(10)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Almarin

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Patrick Owens

Yarmouth novice winner (1m, good to soft) a year ago and has run some good race since handicapping, especially since headgear went on; finished just behind King Cabo over C&D on his penultimate start (first-time blinkers), but may have finished ahead of that rival with a clear run; could be worth chancing.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Almarin

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Patrick Owens

Yarmouth novice winner (1m, good to soft) last autumn and twice runner-up off similar marks in handicaps this summer; possible to forgive his latest effort on AW debut (first-time blinkers), but he could probably do with some rain back on turf.

6/1

8/1

Form: 321135 C BF

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Not at his best here last time (reportedly hung left), but in good form on Polytrack before that including two wins over 7f (one at this venue) and a close third over C&D; all wins have come for Luke Morris; considered.
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7th

7

(13)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Dow

Five-time C&D winner who's not well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end; resumed in good form, with two solid efforts over 1m, but has never won off a mark this high and isn't improving at his age.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Five-time Kempton winner who boasts a consistent record round here too; solid comeback from over three months off over C&D last month and is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has never won off a mark this high.

5/1

3rd

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Multiple AW winner, including C&D, but yet to win off a mark this high; creditable effort at Kempton (7f; Class 4) when last seen in December; could prove vulnerable at this level once again.

14/1

20/1

Form: 4-7189 CD

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D last October and he followed up at Chelmsford later that month; also successful at Wolverhampton in March off 2lb lower; well beaten the last twice and a wide stall not ideal for one that is inclined to pull.
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7th

4

(8)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Has patchy profile but he put in a dominant display at Kempton (1m) in October and he had some traffic issues in the closing stages when a respectable sixth over C&D last time; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

1

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

C&D winner; off the mark for this yard when beating 12 rivals at Windsor in July (1m, soft); not so good in Doncaster classified event four weeks ago but this return to Class 6 will help and he has the ability to feature.

14/1

4

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Double Time

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

These terms don't appear that favourable at face value but he returned to winning ways in a 1m handicap at Windsor (soft; second run in this headgear combination) and he was worthy of a much higher mark last year; considered.

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: -25768 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 in form and he made a good start to this campaign when second of 12 at Southwell in April (1m); struggled more recently but he is dropping down the weights.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

Form: -28279 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Twice placed off higher marks at Lingfield (AW) early in the year; low-key return to action in an amateurs race at Sandown six weeks ago; should find this more to his liking but others appeal more.
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10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

20/1

Form: 4-1389

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 9.4f maiden at Wolverhampton in January; he's found it tougher going in handicaps this summer and hopes are pinned on the drop back to 1m sparking a revival.
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4th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

God Of Fire

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Four-time Flat winner and quite useful, so his second in a modest maiden hurdle at Plumpton was rather underwhelming (2m, good); could build on that but needs to.

7/2

4th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

God Of Fire

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Four-time Flat winner and quite useful, so his second in a modest maiden hurdle at Plumpton was rather underwhelming (2m, good); could build on that but needs to.

7/2

2nd

2

6th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

God Of Fire

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, left in second before 2 out

6/4

9/2

Form: -42631 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow over 7f but she got off the mark at the seventh attempt when landing a 1m handicap at Windsor 18 days ago; 3lb rise manageable and she could have more to come at this trip; yard are in flying form.
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5th

3

(2)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Times Eye

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Off the mark at the seventh attempt when landing a C&D handicap (good) in July; still looks feasibly treated on that brave win but she flopped in her follow-up bid at Kempton (last of 12) last month and needs to bounce back after that.

6/1

12th

9

(6)

16th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Times Eye

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Expensive to follow over 7f but she got off the mark at the seventh attempt when landing a 1m handicap at Windsor 18 days ago; 3lb rise manageable and she could have more to come at this trip; yard are in flying form.

9/2

1st

1

(7)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:00 Windsor

Times Eye

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders

9/1

Non-runners

Afta Party, Dutch Kingdom

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £151.50
Straight Forecast £182.47
Tricast £668.63
Trifecta £1433.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Umberto

Daily Mail:

King Cabo

RP RATINGS:

Goldsmith

Daily Mirror:

Time's Eye

Telegraph:

Arctician

NEWMARKET:

Umberto

The Times:

Umberto

D Express:

Umberto

The Star:

Time's Eye

The Sun:

King Cabo

Daily Record:

King Cabo

POSTDATA:

Goldsmith

The Guardian:

Goldsmith