January 22 / 15.35 Kempton (AW)

15.35

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s Improved Bet Builder Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Wind

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2342-6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Switch to front-running tactics backfired here (6f) last time; takes a drop back in grade and has possibilities on his three pieces of placed form, including two over C&D.
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8

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Both wins have been on AW, latest over C&D off 4lb higher in March; ran best race since when 3l second to a well-backed subsequent winner at Kempton last week (7f; blinkers on for second time); headgear retained; chance.

4/1

2nd

2

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Brian Toomey

4lb higher than for his Chelmsford win in March; his other success came over C&D in January 2024; has the ability to feature but he's disappointed at Lingfield (AW) and Brighton on last two starts; headgear now returns.

12/1

2

(1)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Flag Carrier

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Ran poorly (hung badly right home turn) on Lingfield AW five days ago; 0-8 on turf but has form figures of 23322 over 1m in this sphere, giving him clear place claims.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 89123- BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 123, all over 6f at Newcastle, since handicapping; below-par favourite latest but gave the impression he's ready for a crack at this longer trip; not dismissed.
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10th

9

(11)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Magic Fluke

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His sole victory came in 2023 and he has become increasingly temperamental, virtually refusing to race when beating one in classified event over C&D last month; eyeshields are fitted here.

25/1

12

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Magic Fluke

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Sole win from 23 starts was as a 2yo in November 2023; well treated on old form but he's regressed since a third at Southwell in January and refused to race on one occasion; passed over.

25/1

3

(5)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:07 Yarmouth

Magic Fluke

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

1-22, the win coming on the AW as a 2yo; has regressed since finishing third of 11 at Southwell (5f, AW) in January, refusing to race on one occasion; look elsewhere.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 376-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in C&D event on sole start for Ollie Sangster; weak finisher in 1m contests since; possible improver returned to 7f on handicap debut; not ruled out.
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5th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Private Getaway

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

In and out in her short career to date but she was on a going day when third of 11 over this trip at Kempton (25-1) three weeks ago; fair claims if repeating that form from an unchanged mark.

5/1

3rd

10

(4)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Kempton (AW)

Private Getaway

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Marco Botti

Placed in C&D event on sole start for Ollie Sangster; weak finisher in 1m contests since; possible improver returned to 7f on handicap debut; not ruled out.

14/1

10th

10

(11)

3rd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Private Getaway

8st 10lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Marco Botti

Displayed improvement when sixth of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago, her third start; today's race looks less competitive and she has place place claims at least.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 10505-

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
6f success at Yarmouth on debut; has failed to progress since and doesn't appear to be crying out for this step back up in distance; change of headgear.
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4th

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Richard Spencer

Has a good record at this track, winning over 7f and 6f in the spring; ran well in a stronger C&D handicap in June when not ideally drawn; not so good on turf last time but much better expected back at Newcastle.

12/1

7th

5

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:00 Yarmouth

Cross The Tracks

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

14

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Spencer

Hasn't looked back since switched to this venue, winning over 7f in March before two fine runs over this trip, winning as he pleased on the latter occasion seven weeks ago; up 6lb against stronger opposition but he's high on the list all the same.

10/1

Form: 32460-

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Good spell of form last summer included an AW win; however, regressed towards the end of the campaign and failed to beat a rival on final outing; opposed.
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3

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Guns And Flowers

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Sole win from 15 starts came in a 6f maiden at Chelmsford when trained by Alice Haynes in 2023; beaten 18l when last of six here last time (1m); down into a classified race but with enough to prove.

25/1

11/4

Form: 3223-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who has form figures of 32232 since switched to AW, close second off this mark at Lingfield (7f) most recently; could well go one better, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

7th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success on the AW when beating On Key over C&D eight days ago, despite hanging left; holds solid claims under a 5lb penalty (due to be 1lb higher in future).

2/1

Form: 24675-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has raced only at sprint distances; needs to improve on her two efforts for new stable and has questions to answer over this new trip.
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12th

5

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:30 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-20 and finished a fair way behind Northern Cracksman over C&D a week ago; blinkers return.

25/1

12th

5

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:30 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-20 and finished a fair way behind Northern Cracksman over C&D a week ago; blinkers return.

25/1

10th

9

(10)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Runner-up in three of her first five starts in Ireland as a 2yo and she ran some fair races on turf earlier this year, but modest of late and now 0-19; others make greater appeal.

16/1

Form: 008-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Appeared to improve on final start in Irish maidens; creditable fourth in 1m handicap here for new yard, leaving the impression this return to 7f will suit; still unexposed and one to consider.
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2nd

3

(1)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dandy Sands

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish maiden who weakened in the latter stages of 7f contest at Kempton (second run for new yard) most recently; may see his race out better over this shorter trip dropped in grade.

12/1

8th

11

(5)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Kempton (AW)

Dandy Sands

8st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ollie Sangster

Appeared to improve on final start in Irish maidens; creditable fourth in 1m handicap here for new yard, leaving the impression this return to 7f will suit; still unexposed and one to consider.

4/1

4th

5

(4)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Dandy Sands

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

prominent

8/1

8/1

Form: 6554-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in Irish maidens at about 7f; faded late over 1m at Newcastle on debut for new yard; open to improvement back down in trip and switched to handicap level.
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8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jennie Candlish

Took this 12 months ago; not seen after June in 2025 but hinted at a revival on his second run back when seventh of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap 15 days ago; he's one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark here.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Mariner

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.

14/1

Form: 3849-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made the frame a couple of times at novice level, including over C&D, and it's best to forgive latest effort (lost his action); bred to do better still, being out of a multiple winner for his connections; interesting handicap debutant.
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9th

3

(10)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Seems equally effective over 7f or 1m; back on a mark he can win off and was noted doing some nice late work in race he'd won the previous year over the shorter trip of 7f last time; draw for this prominent racer could have been kinder.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual C&D winner who recorded another good C&D effort when third of 12 just before Christmas; not in the same form when fifth of six over 1m here nine days later but he's capable of bouncing back.

7/2

9

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

All four wins on Polytrack including two over C&D, the latest in July; again ran well when second of 12 at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago, but he has an awkward draw.

9/2

Form: 3657-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on turf for previous yard; holds weak claims on his AW form for new stable and chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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3

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Turf winner for a previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has posted two duck eggs since returned to AW; not the percentage call.

25/1

11th

7

(11)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Walford

Placed at Musselburgh and Thirsk in July but has finished last on his two most recent starts; hard to fancy.

25/1

12th

8

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Just one win to his name from 21 starts; chance on this summer's best efforts but his last two runs have been over 1m1f and 1m2f and he now drops to sprinting; others are safer.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.90
Straight Forecast £13.56
Tricast £203.39
Trifecta £214.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Enpassant

The Times:

Flag Carrier

TOPSPEED:

Magic Fluke

SPOTLIGHT:

Dandy Sands

POSTDATA:

Private Getaway

Daily Mail:

Flag Carrier

The Star:

Flag Carrier

Telegraph:

Enpassant

D Express:

Enpassant

Daily Mirror:

Enpassant

The Sun:

Enpassant

Daily Record:

Enpassant

The Guardian:

Magic Fluke

RP RATINGS:

Dandy Sands