November 15 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 3f 219y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 142050 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer off just 2lb lower in June; shaped better than bare result, having endured a wide trip, back here (behind Capital Theory) last week; drawn even wider now but otherwise has the ability to get involved.
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1st

2

(13)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Knight

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: S Woods

slowly into stride, soon prominent, raced wide early, switched right and went second with one circuit to go

6/1

11th

3

(10)

6th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Knight

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Won a 1m4f handicap here in June off 2lb lower and suffered a narrow defeat at Newcastle one month later; wasn't at his best at Newcastle last month and unlikely to get things all his own way in this field.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Savvy Knight

10st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Very patchy since winning his first three last season; has claims on July's C&D second (Chillhi fourth) but was always well placed in a messy affair that day and has since bombed on turf; hard to know what to expect in truth.

6/1

2nd
6 (4)
Graphite

25/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 08-850 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Defied a higher mark at Ascot in 2021 but that's his only win in the last five years; has unconvincing claims on 2023 form; opposed.
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7th

3

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Graphite

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: T J Kent

Veteran whose last win was in August 2021; second off a career-low mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW; second run since wind surgery) on penultimate start but he's lightly raced on turf these days and has not made a significant impact in this sphere for a long time.

16/1

11th

2

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Graphite

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

dwelt start

20/1

2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graphite

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Veteran who is on a three-year losing spell, has something to find on 2024 efforts and has stamina to prove back up in distance; enough reasons to oppose him.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 730163

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent record on AW includes four wins; creditable third in the London Middle Distance Series Final here (1m3f) nine days ago; strong contender off same mark back down in grade.
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4

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

17:30 Sligo

Capital Theory

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six wins in Britain; gained a first Irish success at Naas last October, scoring at 25-1 in a 16-runner handicap; previous form included a second placing in a Ballinrobe claimer, and sixth of 12 in the corresponding race to this; seasonal debut.

12/1

27

(20)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Capital Theory

10st 5lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Had this rider aboard when scoring at Naas nine days ago, with Considering back in third; worth considering; first reserve.

2

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

16:55 Naas

Capital Theory

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Step in the right direction at Bellewstown recently (1m4f, soft); drop in trip could suit.

12/1

4th
13 (11)
Geremia

10/1

Form: 156009 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who wasn't disgraced in the 1m1f Cambridgeshire (11th of 34) and 2m2f Cesarewitch (ninth of 31) the last twice; effective on AW in previous seasons and, back down in class, could go well.
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13

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

Geremia

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last year (good to soft/soft; including here) and he took a six-runner C&D handicap (good) in May; however, slow starts can be an issue and he was well beaten at Thirsk last time; the cheekpieces had no positive impact on sole previous use in 2021; others are more compelling.

33/1

15th

2

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Thirsk

Geremia

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time winner at up to 1m5f, on good or slower; latest success came at Hamilton (1m4f, good), on his penultimate start; finished over 3l ahead of Hope You Can Run when sixth back at Hamilton latest; more needed.

9/1

6th

8

(4)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:40 Hamilton

Geremia

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Left Jim Goldie before penultimate start; two wins from four races at Hamilton, including when he mowed down Capital Theory from the back in six-runner race (1m4f) 16 days ago; back up 4lb (peak mark was 2lb higher still) and stays further than this; another telling late challenge could be on its way.

8/1

11/2

Form: 320473 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Creditable third in Class 4 C&D event four weeks ago, taking form figures over 1m4f on AW to 21113243; holds solid claims off bottom weight back up in grade, being again highly likely to give his running.
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1

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Multiple AW winner, including three over C&D; belied his huge odds with close third at Newmarket (good to firm) on belated return to turf and possibly failed to cope with softish ground when tailed off at Goodwood last weekend.

16/1

8th

6

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Haku

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Loughnane

Multiple AW winner; belied his huge odds with close third at Newmarket on belated return to turf last time but this is a step back up in grade; 0-6 in this sphere and others look preferable.

20/1

3rd

1

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Haku

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Loughnane

Ten-time AW winner who is 5lb lower than when winning at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last November; however, this is his first run since January and he was well beaten at Ascot in May 2024 on his last encounter with turf; 0-5 on grass and others have less to prove.

16/1

Form: 703188 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won at York (1m4f) in July; below that form in two runs since but can't be dismissed in this scenario; landed a notable AW conditions race (1m) in March 2022 and had a higher mark at the time (peaked at 102).
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6th

18

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Back to form with a bang when scoring comfortably over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago, his 20th outing at this track; retains handicapping scope on old form after a 6lb rise but he's yet to win back to back.

16/1

1st

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Dark Moon Rising

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

His 19 course starts have yielded five places and a win over 1m4f back in 2023 but he hasn't been at his best on turf here the last twice; back on a good mark but need to see more.

20/1

Form: 03-462

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo who wasn't far behind Savvy Knight over C&D in June (stable debut; sole AW attempt); clear second at Ascot (1m2f) in July when last seen; could well have a race of this nature in him; interesting.
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2nd

3

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Sandown

Enthrallment

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Karen Jewell

took keen hold, pressed leader, pulled way into lead after 4f

16/1

2nd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Enthrallment

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Sole win came in Ireland as a 2yo; 7lb lower than when third of eight at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in December, but modest in his last three starts including on stable debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; cheekpieces given a go but others stronger.

33/1

14th

11

(12)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Enthrallment

9st 2lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Karen Jewell

Maiden winner at two when with Dermot Weld; had some placed form in Britain for his next yard but two quiet runs on the AW when last seen and makes stable debut in a warm handicap.

33/1

20/1

Form: 639-00 C

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day but has a disappointing strike-rate and is far from solid judged on 2023 form (Flat/hurdles); others preferred.
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8th

12

(2)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kenzai Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Useful on his day but has a disappointing strike-rate and is far from solid judged on 2023 form (Flat/hurdles); others preferred.

20/1

10/1

Form: 14-058

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Highly tried a few times since novice win for Ralph Beckett; fared no better in York handicap last month (second run for new stable) but has possibilities if proving suited by this switch to AW.
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8th

8

(8)

14th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Batemans Bay

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Kevin Ryan

led

16/1

9th

3

(10)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Batemans Bay

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

8th

7

(13)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:35 York

Batemans Bay

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

dwelt start, in rear

12/1

14/1

Form: 5-7281 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Disappointing twice over hurdles last month; successful at Epsom (1m4f) on most recent Flat attempt and remains well treated on peak form, which includes two AW wins off higher marks in early 2021; still of interest.
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9th

2

(9)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Cardano

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: B F Brookhouse

Won at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in March latest; won on good to firm in 2023 but it's a concern that last year he did much better on AW than turf.

7/1

9th

2

(9)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Cardano

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: B F Brookhouse

Won at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in March latest; won on good to firm in 2023 but it's a concern that last year he did much better on AW than turf.

7/1

33/1

Form: 41-537

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner in Ireland; form dipped markedly at Nottingham on debut for new yard; something to prove upped in distance and switched to AW.
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6

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vellner

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Has modest strike-rate in recent years and ought to have coped better with the heavy ground when safely held on last two starts at Ffos Las (1m2f/1m); needs to up his game.

14/1

1

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

Vellner

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Sole handicap win over 1m on good ground but he has form on soft and heavy; signs of a revival two starts ago but he failed by a long chalk to confirm it on this track since; still capable of going well off his reduced mark if refitting cheekpieces helps.

8/1

4

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Ffos Las

Vellner

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Has dropped to a handy mark, but he didn't get going until it was too late when fourth of eight over C&D (good to soft) 12 days ago; capable of playing a part if things drop right; stable also runs Zambezi Magic.

6/1

Form: 86-847 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage; seen only three times this term, non-stayer over 2m here most recently; penultimate effort was encouraging; won over C&D in 2022 and holds a good chance off reduced mark back down in trip.
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12th

6

(12)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

13:20 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Scandal

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't reappear until August and yet to really get going this year, although the pick of those four efforts did come over C&D; eased another 3lb since Kempton latest but it's not enough to tempt.

14/1

12th

11

(8)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Royal Scandal

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

steadied start, held up in rear

7/1

7th

2

(3)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Royal Scandal

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

travelled strongly, raced in third

11/2

16/1

Form: 113154 CD

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record of 7-18 on AW includes five wins early this year; close fourth at Lingfield (1m4f) on last start under this code; hasn't transferred the form to hurdles since; could go well returned to this sphere.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Buxted Too

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Hard to recommend on recent efforts, but has dropped 7lb lower than when gaining his second C&D success back in February; worth a second look with a visor given a try, especially if attracting support.

9/1

10th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Buxted Too

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Won at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in February but he's not fired in three starts since July and seems out of sorts at present; only of interest with market support.

25/1

5

(9)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Buxted Too

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ian Williams

This year's win was on Polytrack at Kempton (1m4f) in February and he's 2lb lower today, having gone off the boil in his two runs this summer; has never won beyond 1m4f and he last ran on ground softer than good in 2021.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 61/9-8 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Listed/Group winner in Germany in 2021; two heavy defeats in Britain suggest he's best watched unless the market says otherwise; AW debut.
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3rd

5

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:02 Ffos Las

Adrian

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Far too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but lost out only narrowly to Buck Barrow when clear second in C&D classified (good to soft) in June and is 1lb better off with that rival today.

10/1

2nd

1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:20 Ffos Las

Adrian

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Bernard Llewellyn

A regressive 9yo who last won in 2021, a 1m4f Group 3 in Germany; well beaten after a break and probably wants 2m ideally.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £152.80
Straight Forecast £89.55
Tricast £427.11
Trifecta £1626.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Royal Scandal

POSTDATA:

Capital Theory

D Express:

Savvy Knight

SPOTLIGHT:

Enthrallment

TOPSPEED:

Buxted Too

The Star:

Kenzai Warrior

Telegraph:

Cardano

The Times:

Royal Scandal

The Guardian:

Royal Scandal

Daily Mirror:

Royal Scandal

The Sun:

Savvy Knight

NEWMARKET:

Enthrallment

THE NORTH:

Capital Theory

Daily Mail:

Capital Theory

Daily Record:

Capital Theory