20.10

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

4/1

Place: £1.20

Form: 13-642

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Heavy-ground winner last autumn; very nearly doubled his tally under those same conditions at Leicester (1m2f; 3lb lower) when the front two came miles clear in a race lacking depth; the winner has potential and ran okay at Sandown last weekend.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 8 (11)	20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4	16:33 Pontefract Tipsy Tiger 9st 7lb J: Alistair Rawlinson T: William Stone	Third in this last year (soft) and arrives at the top of his game, having been a clear second to Whatsgoingonmarvin at Sandown (1m2f, soft) last month and a very close third of 14 at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) recently; key player if his preferred slow ground prevails.	8/1
3rd 8 (16)	8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 4	16:30 Nottingham Tipsy Tiger 9st 10lb J: Alistair Rawlinson T: William Stone	Won a 1m nursery here on heavy ground in October 2023 and it was soft going when he scored over 1m2f at Sandown last September; back-to-form second in the same Sandown race (soft ground again) last month and, although back up 3lb, that puts him into each-way contention.	9/1
8 (13)	12th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4	17:25 Sandown Tipsy Tiger 9st 9lb J: Alistair Rawlinson T: William Stone	Sent off the 11-8 favourite when winning this race 12 months ago (soft); came into that race in better form but he's 2lb lower today and his latest run (behind a few of these) wasn't as bad as the distance beaten might suggest; the more rain the better for him.	20/1

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4th

8

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

Third in this last year (soft) and arrives at the top of his game, having been a clear second to Whatsgoingonmarvin at Sandown (1m2f, soft) last month and a very close third of 14 at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) recently; key player if his preferred slow ground prevails.

8/1

3rd

8

(16)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

Won a 1m nursery here on heavy ground in October 2023 and it was soft going when he scored over 1m2f at Sandown last September; back-to-form second in the same Sandown race (soft ground again) last month and, although back up 3lb, that puts him into each-way contention.

9/1

8

(13)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

Sent off the 11-8 favourite when winning this race 12 months ago (soft); came into that race in better form but he's 2lb lower today and his latest run (behind a few of these) wasn't as bad as the distance beaten might suggest; the more rain the better for him.

20/1

3rd

5 (7)

Double Jump

J: Dougie Costello

T: Clive Cox

7/2

Place: £2.00

Form: 91-782

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Nursery winner over 7f on soft; first run beyond 1m when bumping into a progressive one (successful since) at Chester (1m2f, good) and he saw that race out well; needs a second look off the same mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 7 (5)	20th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4	16:15 Kempton (AW) Double Jump 9st 2lb J: Richard Kingscote T: Clive Cox	Nursery winner over 7f on soft; placed in first two handicaps since sent beyond 1m but only fourth at Chester last month when tried in cheekpieces (retained); will probably come up short on AW debut.	8/1
4th 7 (5)	27th Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 3	17:50 Chester Double Jump 8st 8lb J: Jack Doughty T: Clive Cox	Nursery winner over 7f on soft; second and third in his two handicaps since sent beyond a mile and the winners of both those races were in form; has the benefit of Jack Doughty's claim and cheekpieces are added; player.	8/1
3rd 5 (7)	11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5	20:10 Newbury Double Jump 9st 9lb J: Dougie Costello T: Clive Cox	Nursery winner over 7f on soft; first run beyond 1m when bumping into a progressive one (successful since) at Chester (1m2f, good) and he saw that race out well; needs a second look off the same mark.	7/2

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7th

7

(5)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

9st 2lb

Nursery winner over 7f on soft; placed in first two handicaps since sent beyond 1m but only fourth at Chester last month when tried in cheekpieces (retained); will probably come up short on AW debut.

8/1

4th

7

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

8st 8lb

Nursery winner over 7f on soft; second and third in his two handicaps since sent beyond a mile and the winners of both those races were in form; has the benefit of Jack Doughty's claim and cheekpieces are added; player.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

9st 9lb

Nursery winner over 7f on soft; first run beyond 1m when bumping into a progressive one (successful since) at Chester (1m2f, good) and he saw that race out well; needs a second look off the same mark.

7/2

4th

10 (1)

Lawn Ranger

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

40/1

Form: 385-50 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Will like the ground and he won off higher marks last year but this 9yo hasn't started the season well.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 10 (8)	20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6	21:00 Kempton (AW) Lawn Ranger 8st 12lb J: Kieren Fox T: Michael Attwater	Veteran who is often a front-runner but he's not won since August 2023 and he's been well beaten in his two starts this year; on career-low mark but he has a lot to prove.	40/1

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2nd

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

8st 12lb

Veteran who is often a front-runner but he's not won since August 2023 and he's been well beaten in his two starts this year; on career-low mark but he has a lot to prove.

40/1

5th

4 (3)

Abu Royal

J: Adam Farragher

T: Heather Main

12/1

Form: 237464

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Winning miler for the Johnstons; has threatened for this yard but it was a Class 6 in which he returned to form at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) and he probably needs a bit more here; cheekpieces tried (effective in blinkers).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 13 (5)	2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6	20:45 Newcastle (AW) Abu Royal 9st 0lb J: Aiden Brookes T: L J Morgan	1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.	28/1
10th 8 (6)	28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6	19:30 Southwell (AW) Abu Royal 9st 1lb J: Cam Hardie T: L J Morgan	Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor.	12/1
8th 6 (9)	13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6	20:20 Southwell (AW) Abu Royal 9st 4lb J: Amie Waugh T: L J Morgan	1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip.	9/1

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3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

9st 0lb

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

10th

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

9st 1lb

Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

9st 4lb

1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip.

9/1

6th

7 (8)

Johnjay

J: Harry Davies

T: Roger Teal

8/1

Form: 64-327 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Soft-ground winner at Bath last spring over 1m off 4lb lower; started this season in solid form and may have found the ground too fast when below his best back at Bath a month ago; hard to dismiss.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 11 (11)	25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5	20:30 Southwell (AW) Johnjay 8st 9lb J: Edward Greatrex T: Keiran Burke	Pulled hard and didn't see it out on his hurdling debut last month; two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives on this Tapeta debut in a first-time tongue-tie.	25/1
6th 3	24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4	14:15 Taunton Johnjay 11st 5lb J: Robert Dunne T: Keiran Burke	Fair performer at his best in 23-race Flat career (most for Roger Teal; two runs for this yard) which includes two 1m wins; hooded on latest outing and today; probably best watched on hurdles debut.	20/1
5th 7 (10)	4th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6	12:50 Kempton (AW) Johnjay 9st 6lb J: Ashley Lewis T: Keiran Burke	Never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt; has gained both turf wins over 1m and produced his best AW effort over C&D; hood applied.	14/1

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9th

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

8st 9lb

Pulled hard and didn't see it out on his hurdling debut last month; two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives on this Tapeta debut in a first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

6th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

11st 5lb

Fair performer at his best in 23-race Flat career (most for Roger Teal; two runs for this yard) which includes two 1m wins; hooded on latest outing and today; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

20/1

5th

7

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

9st 6lb

Never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt; has gained both turf wins over 1m and produced his best AW effort over C&D; hood applied.

14/1

7th

2 (2)

Niarbyl Bay

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

12/1

Form: 92515-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton last November, which was last-gasp stuff; only fifth next time at Kempton with no excuses; lacks a recent run and the yard is struggling for winners.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 4 (2)	10th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5	16:50 Newmarket (July) Niarbyl Bay 9st 9lb J: Trevor Whelan T: Henry Candy	Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) last November but didn't shape with obvious short-term encouragement on his Newbury reappearance in July.	16/1
7th 2 (2)	11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5	20:10 Newbury Niarbyl Bay 9st 13lb J: Trevor Whelan T: Henry Candy	Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton last November, which was last-gasp stuff; only fifth next time at Kempton with no excuses; lacks a recent run and the yard is struggling for winners.	12/1

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6th

4

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Niarbyl Bay

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) last November but didn't shape with obvious short-term encouragement on his Newbury reappearance in July.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

9st 13lb

Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton last November, which was last-gasp stuff; only fifth next time at Kempton with no excuses; lacks a recent run and the yard is struggling for winners.

12/1

8th

6 (10)

T: Sylvester Kirk

10/1

Form: 963-

Last run: 288 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Has improved with each run, last time at Kempton (1m) coming from off the pace to finish close up; could be on a fair mark but has been gelded and off since last September.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 7 (3)	29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5	19:00 Kempton (AW) Willy Campbell 9st 7lb J: Liam Keniry T: Dominic Ffrench Davis	11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.	10/1
2nd 7 (3)	29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5	19:00 Kempton (AW) Willy Campbell 9st 7lb J: Liam Keniry T: Dominic Ffrench Davis	11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.	10/1
8th 4 (6)	20th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5	19:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Willy Campbell 9st 7lb J: Liam Keniry T: Dominic Ffrench Davis	in touch with leaders	5/1

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2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

9st 7lb

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

9st 7lb

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

8th

4

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

9st 7lb