July 16 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 341-3D3 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made all for 1m6f win at Wolverhampton in November; two creditable runs in 2024 without finding anything new (disqualified latest when rider failed to weigh in) and needs extra for the new trip with regular hood discarded; Oisin Murphy, 21-85 for yard in recent years (21-85), rides for the first time; shade to prove overall.
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1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:40 Ayr

Surrey Belle

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

7-23 overall and she arrives on a roll after wins over hurdles at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in June and on the Flat here (1m5f, good to soft) in September; should make a chaser and could be hard to peg back if getting into a good rhythm.

11/4

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:40 Ayr

Surrey Belle

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

7-23 overall and she arrives on a roll after wins over hurdles at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in June and on the Flat here (1m5f, good to soft) in September; should make a chaser and could be hard to peg back if getting into a good rhythm.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4387 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Bumper promise in late 2023 and when third of seven to a smart one over 1m4f here in May; had some soft-ground failures on the Flat otherwise, including on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f), but the return here could suit with blinkers fitted; too soon to dismiss.
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4th

2

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:34 Fakenham

Solid Silver

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

midfield

20/1

1

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Solid Silver

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ran for Sir Mark Prescott in three bumpers and eight Flat races, all without winning; Uttoxeter third (2m) over hurdles latest can't be that convincing given that she was beaten 25l, but it was the best of her three runs for this yard and this is her handicap hurdle debut over a new trip.

8/1

3rd

11

25th Jan 2025

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:57 Uttoxeter

Solid Silver

11st 1lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed ability in bumpers and on the Flat without winning for Sir Mark Prescott; 9-1 and 33-1 for her two runs over hurdles for current yard and was a distance behind the winner both times.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -43561 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Early AW wins at Chelmsford but she was well suited by the long straight over C&D when a sustained challenge took her past Doublethetrouble late on; up 3lb but has a bit of potential over C&D.
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7th

7

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Capable on her day as she showed when beaten a neck (clear of the third) at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) on her penultimate start; not the most consistent, though, and has run poorly in both starts over C&D; apprentice-ridden for last 11 starts but Dylan Hogan on board today.

20/1

6th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 12lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Reasonably consistent mare who is a four-time AW scorer; clear second at Wolverhampton (1m6f) most recently; stays 2m; may remain competitive back up just 2lb.

9/2

8/1

Form: 44/342 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Had C&D form before missing 2023; not quite back to his previous level but he took a late second to one on the middle leg of a three-timer, at Bath (1m6f) in June, and should be involved again; versatile tactically.
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4th

4

(8)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Myriad

9st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Had C&D form before missing 2023; not quite back to his previous level but he took a late second to one on the middle leg of a three-timer, at Bath (1m6f) in June, and should be involved again; versatile tactically.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Bath

Myriad

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Scored on AW in 2021 and 2022; missed last year but he's not been beaten far in two runs on Polytrack (1m4f/2m) this spring after a long absence; still lightly raced on turf and he's not ruled out on this drop back in trip.

8/1

Form: 4-1113 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won first three 2m handicaps on AW this year but he just kept on at one pace when third of eight over C&D in June; may have had a breathing issue there as a tongue-tie is now added; should have another race in him.
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5

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:20 Salisbury

Wannabe Brave

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has made his name on the AW, winning five times at 2m; arrives here in good nick and he's not had all that many chances on turf.

7/1

5

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:20 Salisbury

Wannabe Brave

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has made his name on the AW, winning five times at 2m; arrives here in good nick and he's not had all that many chances on turf.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Wannabe Brave

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

All five wins have been over 2m on AW; couldn't pose a threat at Lingfield last month but the drop back to 1m5f looked against him and he went very close on his Wolverhampton reappearance in March; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities back at his optimum trip.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 706364 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; well treated on staying form in 2023 but nothing like as consistent now, albeit he was a creditable fourth of 14 in the Vase at Newcastle last time and is down in class today; claims if repeating it.
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12th

5

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner at up to 2m in Britain but yet to hit any sort of form for current yard; career-low mark and tongue-tie tried so don't rule out.

12/1

11th

7

(16)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Pons Aelius

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: H D McGuigan

Donegal yard likes to pick up horses with back-form, often from Britain, and try to rejuvenate them; six-time winner at up to 2m but hasn't been finishing out his races in Ireland and been off a while.

18/1

8th

9

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pons Aelius

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner for Charlie Johnston and best form over this trip; poor on first two runs for this yard at big prices; better than bare result when beaten over 5l at Gowran last May; yard's first runner of the year won on Tuesday; no surprise were he to go well after a break with leading claimer aboard.

20/1

Form: D1712/5 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022; had little racing for this yard since and although not beaten far over hurdles in February he was well beaten over an inadequate 1m2f on the Flat (turf) and back hurdling in May; others preferred.
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7th

8

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:48 Perth

I Doubt That

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

AW winner who made it 0-6 over hurdles when nowhere in a C&D handicap here in May; has since offered little on the Flat.

10/1

12th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

I Doubt That

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Daragh Bourke

slowly away, always behind

14/1

7th

10

(3)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

I Doubt That

9st 1lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Daragh Bourke

C&D winner in 2022; had little racing for this yard since and although not beaten far over hurdles in February he was well beaten over an inadequate 1m2f on the Flat (turf) and back hurdling in May; others preferred.

33/1

Form: /48-43

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner in April 2023; form took a downward turn in the autumn and well held for new yard in May but he fared better when third of 11 at Nottingham (1m6f) in June; worth a go at 2m; considered on AW debut.
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10th

5

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Highland Frolic

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mark Rimell

prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

20/1

10th

5

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Highland Frolic

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mark Rimell

prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened over 2f out

20/1

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Warwick

Highland Frolic

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Mark Rimell

Won a maiden hurdle in April 2023; signed off for Milton Harris in modest form and has been tailed off in two of his three Flat runs for this yard; others safer.

10/1

33/1

Form: 85-076 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins over 2m at Lingfield, the latest in February 2023; sliding down the weights but out of sorts these days and out the back on latest start.
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9th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Smith

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Lydia Richards

Seven wins over 2m on the AW here; getting on and lacks consisency now; hard to recommend having twice been pulled up over hurdles latterly.

16/1

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Smith

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Had lots of Flat racing and won eight times; has yet to offer a great deal over jumps (0-7) but soft ground was no good to him here last time; others are still far more convincing.

40/1

5

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Plumpton

Smith

10st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Eight-time Flat winner (1m2f-2m) who has yet to make a similar impact over hurdles and hasn't been seen in this sphere since pulling up over 2m4f here last April; others make more obvious appeal.

16/1

Form: 732362

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Reliable stayer who has been placed more often than not for this yard but just as he looked about to gain a deserved first win over C&D last time, Grand Duchess Olga deprived him near the line; slight weights turnaround favours him but the winner might do better yet.
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6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 12lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, not clear run and dropped to rear over 2f out, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

50/1

Form: 3/8/68 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four hurdle wins in the 2021-22 season; off the track for 15 months before returning in May and suffered heavy defeats in two AW runs for new yard; cheekpieces return (four wins in them) but one to watch for now.
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6

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield

Imphal

11st 8lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Paddy Butler

towards rear

33/1

6

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield

Imphal

11st 8lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Paddy Butler

towards rear

33/1

10th

7

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Imphal

10st 4lb

J: Miss Megan Trainor

T: Paddy Butler

His Flat four-timer in 2017 culminated in a success over C&D; won four times over hurdles in 2021/22, but his efforts under both codes since the start of last year, including three outings for this yard, don't suggest the veteran will be winning this.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £16.27
Tricast £77.94
Trifecta £100.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Wannabe Brave

SPOTLIGHT:

Grand Duchess Olga

THE NORTH:

Pons Aelius

The Guardian:

Surrey Belle

RP RATINGS:

Myriad

TOPSPEED:

Smith

The Star:

Grand Duchess Olga

Daily Record:

Grand Duchess Olga

NEWMARKET:

Wannabe Brave

The Times:

Wannabe Brave

Telegraph:

Wannabe Brave

Daily Mail:

Wannabe Brave

Daily Mirror:

Wannabe Brave

D Express:

Pons Aelius

The Sun:

Pons Aelius