September 09 / 14.10 Kempton (AW)

14.10

Standard To Slow

Unibet London Mile Series Final Handicap (Series Final – Qualified horses Only)

  • Prize money: £41232
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Unibet London Mile Series Final Handicap (Series Final – Qualified horses Only)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 244671 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins have come on Tapeta, including at Newcastle (1m) eight days ago; placed twice in three visits here and although he has been raised 8lb for his latest win, he took that race with real authority; remains a serious player in this.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins from ten starts over C&D include a success in April off 3lb lower; didn't look in a great mood at Ascot last time but he still ran well to finish fairly close fourth; not ruled out.

8/1

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Five-time turf winner who matched that tally on the AW when landing Kempton handicap (1m) in April; never a threat over that C&D last Thursday and it's been a while since he won off a mark this high.

6/1

7th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over C&D in April and he went close on Polytrack and turf in his next two starts; didn't really fire at Newmarket (1m, good) last time but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can get back near best.

13/2

2nd
7 (6)

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 235113 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won an uncompetitive maiden at Ripon (1m, good; 1-8) in July and followed up in a Haydock handicap (1m, good) last month, but only third of eight in his hat-trick bid back at Ripon (1m, good) 12 days ago; still unexposed, but this is a competitive contest in which to make his AW debut.
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No Results Found

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 048001 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Seemed to have lost his way but appeared to benefit from the application of a visor when successful over C&D 17 days ago; only 2lb higher, but he may struggle to confirm the form with the runner-up First View who met traffic problems.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Baltimore Boy

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Baltimore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

in rear

16/1

4th
14 (8)
Botas

20/1

Form: 303291 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six wins in France (four on AW) who got off the mark on his fourth start for this yard when successful by a nose over C&D last month; the runner-up has won since and with the possibility of more to come for his new stable he is respected off 2lb higher.
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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

Form: 106729 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has gained three of his four wins over C&D, the latest an easy 4l success in April; this will be tougher from a 6lb higher mark especially with other established trailblazers in the field.
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0

1

(9)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Sands

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Front-runner who has gained three of his four wins over C&D, the latest an easy 4l success in April; this will be tougher from a 6lb higher mark especially with other established trailblazers in the field.

20/1

9th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Ripon

Imperial Sands

9st 11lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Four-time AW winner who is 0-9 on turf but he made a bold bid when a clear second at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) 19 days ago; up 3lb but he ran into an unexposed improver last time and still looks on a workable mark; in the mix.

11/2

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

Imperial Sands

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Archie Watson

Best on the AW (two wins over 1m at Kempton this year); 18lb lower on turf but hasn't run well enough on his recent starts on grass to suggest he will win this.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 310106 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
A bit in and out on turf since winning over C&D in April and is 6lb higher than for that success, but only 2lb higher than when winning at Newbury (1m, good) in May; each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

14

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Bear Force One

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Prominent racer; three heavy defeats from four runs for his new stable in 2025 but the other run saw him spring a 40-1 surprise at Doncaster; blinkers join the eyeshields today but he drops to 6f for the first time on his 39th start.

50/1

6

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Bear Force One

10st 5lb

J: Miss Katie Garton

T: Michael Mullineaux

Heavy defeats on his first two starts for this yard but he popped up at 40-1 when scrambling home at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time eye-shields) three weeks ago; 3lb rise less of a concern than his trainer putting one of the reasons for that success down to quick ground.

9/1

1st

3

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Bear Force One

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

Over two years since his last win and he struggled at big prices in first two runs (7f, good) for new yard this season.

33/1

Form: 057-02 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo; won over C&D last year and put some modest efforts behind him when beaten a neck by Two Tempting back here in July; two-month absence since then not a problem, but he has gone back up 3lb so will need to pull out a bit more.
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5th

1

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

11st 2lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: John Butler

He's done most of his racing at Kempton and hasn't shone in two starts round here; popped up off a 4lb lower mark last time, back from a short break, but will need to better that under Ruby Criscuolo, who's taking just her fifth ride under rules.

8/1

1st

11

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 9lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: John Butler

C&D winner in 2022 and narrowly failed to land a gamble off 1lb lower under these conditions just before Christmas; not as effective since but is worth a market check, particularly versus John Butler's other two runners.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: John Butler

Gamble went astray, but only just, over C&D in December; not so effective over further at Wolverhampton since but he lurks on a dangerous mark; Final Night looks a safer option for John Butler fans.

14/1

Form: -00982 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 11212 and under Christian Howarth it's 2112; 2lb lower than when the combination were successful in this race last year (first-time cheekpieces) and despite meeting trouble he showed the ability remains when beaten half a length by Baltimore Boy back here 17 days ago; fascinating contender.
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No Results Found

Form: -18066 CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Responded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning from 3lb lower over C&D in January but out of the frame in four subsequent starts; returns from 100 days off and may have to give best to younger rivals.
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11th

2

(13)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

Went close here in November but he started slowly that day and again when beating only one home back here the following month; capable but comes with risks.

20/1

2

(2)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

Has become a regular slow-starter but that didn't stop him from going close over C&D most recently, finishing well from a difficult position; possibilities if the cards drop perfectly.

11/2

2nd

1

(8)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear, raced wide but good headway from over 2f out, ran on well and went second inside final furlong, nearest finish

25/1

Form: -45550 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Formerly useful, but no win in over two years and finished last in only previous AW start at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack); continues to slide down the weights and headgear worn the last twice removed, but others are much more convincing.
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1st

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing run but a useful AW performer at his best; off 7 months before coming in only 11th in 1m1f York handicap on his return last month but this C&D winner bounce back.

5/1

11th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Fantastic Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Smart handicapper at his peak but his form tailed off in the second half of 2025; has a reduced mark to work with as a result but the betting is perhaps the best guide after 198 days off.

14/1

Form: 103F19 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins have come on the Newcastle Tapeta (7f/1m) this year but he has won four times on Polytrack, including here (7f); finished behind three of these over C&D 17 days ago, though, so needs to put that effort behind him.
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2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:32 Yarmouth

Starshiba

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Eight-time winner on AW and 0-24 on turf but he went very close off his lower turf mark at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) one week ago; same mark here and must have claims in search of his turf breakthrough.

15/8

2nd

1

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:12 Nottingham

Starshiba

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Last nine starts on AW; ended a losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m) in December but that set up for his closing style and he's not really threatened in four runs since, latterly at Kempton (7f) 113 days ago; can race off his lower turf mark today but others are more persuasive.

8/1

Form: 282124 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 22142214, his latest win being achieved by a neck from Rhythm N Rock in July; finished a close fourth behind Baltimore Boy and First View here 17 days ago and highly likely to run his race again.
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4th

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Two Tempting

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

First of two wins over C&D came in this contest in 2024 off 4lb lower; had a fruitful AW winter campaign; reported to have met with a setback when being readied for Chester's May meeting and returned only when beating just one home in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently; has a high draw to contend with here and is 3lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

17th

7

(15)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Two Tempting

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Very consistent on AW since last turf appearance; respectable seventh, despite enduring a nightmare passage, in this contest two years ago but is 5lb higher and lacks recent match practice in this compensation attempt; absent since March.

33/1

16/1

Form: 339160 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has shown little in two starts on turf in Ireland for this yard, but he is a ten-time AW winner in Britain including four over this C&D; needs to bounce back, though, and will do well to dominate this field.
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6th

16

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Brains

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R Donohoe

Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); respectable form in recent months, highlighted by a Roscommon second; another solid display when fifth of 17 here a fortnight ago, on the heels of runner-up Jazzit (second reserve) with Gordon Bennett among those behind.

10/1

Form: 431032 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Established trailblazer whose two wins this year include one from 11lb lower over C&D in February; has run well off similar marks to this on turf the last twice but the presence of other front-runners may be a problem.
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10

(8)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Sands

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Appleby

Front-runner who is 3-5 over 8.6f around here (one win came in a match) but has not set the world alight in four starts since returning from nine months off in June; others are more compelling.

14/1

12th

10

(8)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Sands

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Appleby

mounted in chute and taken down early, pressed leaders early, disputed lead after 1f, led narrowly after 2f, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.20
Straight Forecast £20.64
Tricast £92.36
Trifecta £119.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First View

NEWMARKET:

Baltimore Boy

The Times:

Kathab

TOPSPEED:

Botas

POSTDATA:

Two Tempting

Telegraph:

Helm Rock

LAMBOURN:

Bear Force One

D Express:

Kathab

Daily Mail:

Baltimore Boy

The Star:

Baltimore Boy

The Guardian:

Botas

RP RATINGS:

First View

Daily Mirror:

First View

The Sun:

First View

Daily Record:

First View