October 18 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -79572 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-7 when runner-up at 8-11 in Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack) three weeks ago; however, that was still a good run and he's been dropped another 3lb now back in a handicap; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Red Hat Eagle

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Has not run badly in two starts back from around 18 months off but has never been quite this far before; goes in first-time cheekpieces (worn a hood twice before) back from ten weeks off.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

C&D winner; made good progress in 2024 and he made a satisfactory return from a lengthy absence at Southwell three weeks ago; dropped 2lb and could take a step forward this time.

11/1

5th

1

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Triple AW winner who was placed off 3lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October 2024 but he's been on the sidelines since; bit to prove after a long absence but he was progressive during his last campaign and he needs checking in market.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 1-4066 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won 7f novice here last December on her second start and she reappeared with an encouraging fourth in a handicap here (7f); remains lightly raced but she's finished merely sixth here (7f/1m) the last twice and needs to raise her game in a first-time tongue-tie.
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8th

10

(8)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Intricate Pillar

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tom Ward

AW scorer in 2022; best efforts last year when runner-up twice, including behind Hul Ah Bah Loo over C&D, in the autumn; now better off with that rival; good chance if back on song with cheekpieces added.

11/2

6th

9

(2)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Intricate Pillar

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Ward

Winless in 2023 but she was in good form until only seventh in 1m Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; the sort to bounce back.

6/1

7th

3

(8)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

11:15 Lingfield (AW)

Intricate Pillar

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Ward

in touch with leaders

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 534525 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
4yo who has regressed and is on a 23-race losing run; however, he went very close at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and was a fair fifth at Doncaster (1m) eight days later; effective on Polytrack; chance.
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3rd

2

(11)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Oh Herberts Reign

10st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4yo who has regressed and is on a 23-race losing run; however, he went very close at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and was a fair fifth at Doncaster (1m) eight days later; effective on Polytrack; chance.

5/1

5th

11

(9)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Doncaster

Oh Herberts Reign

11st 7lb

J: Adrian Nicholls

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

4

(8)

9th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oh Herberts Reign

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

On a near two-year losing spell but he's in fair form having made the frame a couple of times in recent starts; on a reduced mark and drops to Class 6 for the first time, so can't be dismissed.

11/2

4th
13 (5)
Recuerdame

7/1

Form: 045014 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hold-up horse who won over C&D last month when back from a break and he was a fair fourth of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago; can play a leading role if this race pans out favourably.
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13th

12

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Recuerdame

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual winner here (7f/1m2f) who is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield in November, but he is a hold-up performer who likes to come late off a strong pace and it won't be easy picking his way through this field.

16/1

13th

12

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Recuerdame

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual winner here (7f/1m2f) who is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield in November, but he is a hold-up performer who likes to come late off a strong pace and it won't be easy picking his way through this field.

16/1

8/1

Form: 83356- D

Last run: 352 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Wasn't at his best last year and has been absent since last October; however, he's been given a chance by the handicapper and Oisin Murphy has an eyecatching 24% strike-rate for the yard; interesting on his comeback.
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9

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Curtiz

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Hughie Morrison

Losing run on turf goes back to 2021 and his best form is at up to 1m2f; well held when favourite over that trip at Windsor recently and has much to prove back over 1m4f; yard also runs Beggarman.

9/2

6th

9

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Curtiz

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Hughie Morrison

Losing run on turf goes back to 2021 and his best form is at up to 1m2f; well held when favourite over that trip at Windsor recently and has much to prove back over 1m4f; yard also runs Beggarman.

9/2

3rd

2

(10)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Windsor

Curtiz

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Has failed to score on turf since 2021 but is interesting with Oisin Murphy back on board; form under this rider features an Epsom success and close second over C&D (last May).

11/4

Form: 586902

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form with a neck second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; has also run well on Polytrack; can be in the mix back up 3lb if producing another good run.
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6th

1

(4)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

One For The Frog

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Having dropped down the weights he returned to form with a neck second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; has also run well on Polytrack; can be in the mix back up 3lb if producing another good run.

9/2

2nd

3

(6)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

One For The Frog

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Dead-heated in 8.6f Wolverhampton novice in April but became very disappointing during the summer; suffered heavy defeat when tried in blinkers (now removed) this month; needs to turn a corner.

25/1

10th

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

One For The Frog

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: S Woods

Dead-heated in 8.5f AW novice event at Wolverhampton in April; hasn't progressed in handicaps and more new headgear tried now.

25/1

10/1

Form: -17158 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Horse

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
He has an up-and-down profile and hasn't been at his best the last twice, but he won over C&D in May and at Windsor (1m) in July and is capable of having a say if today is a going day.
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7th

3

(4)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dourado

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Proved some ability remains when 20-1 second in 1m Lingfield handicap in September but this very inconsistent veteran has been back in the doldrums again since.

33/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Kempton (AW)

Dourado

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened from 2f out

25/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Kempton (AW)

Dourado

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

25/1

8th
5 (10)
Wake Up Harry

25/1

Form: -42600 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Went very close at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in January and he's now 3lb lower; however, he's been well beaten on Polytrack on two recent starts, following some time off, and he has plenty to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Wake Up Harry

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Toomey

Three-time winner on the AW; yet to win on turf after five attempts but was runner-up at Newmarket (7f, good) latest; gets in here off the same mark and looks sure to play a part.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Newmarket (July)

Wake Up Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Brian Toomey

reluctant to load, carried right start, took keen hold, raced near side, in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

8

(7)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Wake Up Harry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Brian Toomey

midfield

10/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 264663 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-10 this year but fair third when back on AW at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month and he should be fine now back up to 1m; unraced on Tapeta; has dropped another 1lb and might not be far away.
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6th

2

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Ravenglass

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form.

12/1

7th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time.

10/1

16/1

Form: 335-07 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Effective on Polytrack and he's well handicapped on his form up to last autumn; however, he's run just twice this year and has been tailed off each time (May/August); major turnaround required.
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10th

8

(13)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Newton Jack

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Kittow

Effective on Polytrack and he's well handicapped on his form up to last autumn; however, he's run just twice this year and has been tailed off each time (May/August); major turnaround required.

16/1

7th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:06 Bath

Newton Jack

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Well beaten (bled from the nose) on seasonal debut in May and not seen again since; well handicapped on some of last year's form but needs to prove his wellbeing; cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

11th

11

(6)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Newton Jack

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Stuart Kittow

Beaten ten times after making a winning reappearance at Windsor (1m, good) last season, but is 8lb lower this time around so well worth a second look; no headgear today.

9/1

11th
10 (2)
Cephalus

33/1

Form: -80860 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Posted AW four-timer in winter 2021/22 and has dropped down the weights; market check advised but he has to leave this year's form well behind.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

10th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Prolific winner down the years; not fired in three runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; betting likely to guide if a revival is on the cards.

40/1

33/1

Form: 0V0060 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in April on handicap debut and is now 5lb lower; however, he's struggled to get competitive since (here on his last three starts) and hopes are pinned on the first-time cheekpieces prompting a revival.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(5)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Roar Emotion

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won a 1m handicap here in April off a 9lb higher mark; struggled since but new blinkers saw him fare better here two weeks ago, only weakening in the final furlong; others preferred for win purposes.

12/1

5th

8

(11)

6th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Kempton (AW)

Roar Emotion

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won a C&D handicap in April off a 7lb higher mark; struggled badly since, however, and far too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces debuted latest are now replaced by new blinkers.

33/1

12th

11

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Roar Emotion

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won over C&D in April on handicap debut and is now 5lb lower; however, he's struggled to get competitive since (here on his last three starts) and hopes are pinned on the first-time cheekpieces prompting a revival.

33/1

9/1

Form: 453915 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when winning over C&D in August on his first course visit; trapped wide when fifth at Lingfield (1m, AW) most recently and this 3yo is one to be interested in today.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

40/1

Form: 862-00

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in May 2022 and now 9lb lower, but he's shown very little the last twice following a long absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Focus

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Charlie Wallis

16-race maiden; signed off for Lee Carter with respectable third in this grade at Chelmsford (6f) in February but today's stable debut comes after a five-month break; blinkers (worn for last three races) left off here.

9/2

3rd

7

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Perfect Focus

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Lee Carter

Ran a bit better in the face of market support when fourth of ten in a 6f handicap at Lingfield in December (blinkered first time); less good over 7f three weeks ago; dropped further in grade and not discounted.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.20
Straight Forecast £38.44
Tricast £102.39
Trifecta £289.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

One For The Frog

SPOTLIGHT:

Recuerdame

RP RATINGS:

Curtiz

The Times:

Intricate Pillar

POSTDATA:

Red Hat Eagle

D Express:

Oh Herberts Reign

Telegraph:

One For The Frog

The Sun:

One For The Frog

Daily Record:

One For The Frog

The Guardian:

Curtiz

Daily Mail:

Recuerdame

Daily Mirror:

Recuerdame

The Star:

Recuerdame