August 14 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots And London Mile Series Qual) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots And London Mile Series Qual) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.40
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 52-855

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had a wide trip and didn't look straightforward when fifth of 13 behind Desfondado over C&D in June; well beaten on soft turf latest (1m2f); not fully exposed and in good hands but the blinkers need to give him a lift.
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4th

3

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Reacted well to blinkers when winning over 1m at Kempton in August; last of 14 over that same C&D at the beginning of this month but ran better when seventh of 14 over 1m3f there on Wednesday, albeit carrying no win threat; turns out again quickly.

11/2

7th

11

(8)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Contrasting performances at this venue (1m) since wearing blinkers, winning in August but finishing last of 14 this month; goes into unknown territory over 1m3f and it's not clear what to expect from him.

10/1

14th

11

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

midfield

5/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 762112 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Exploited her lowly mark at Lingfield last month and followed up at Chepstow nine days later (both 1m); creditable second at Leicester last time but she'll need more to come out on top in this field.
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7th

1

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valkyrian

10st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Secured a third win of 2024 at Chepstow (1m) in August and not discredited off a 5lb higher mark when fourth of 14 at Kempton (1m) four weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts.

7/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Valkyrian

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

mounted in chute and taken down early, led early, headed and prominent after 1f, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6-041 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his handicap debut at Lingfield three weeks ago (1m, AW) and he saw his race out well to reward odds-on backers; that was only a Class 6 event and he's been hit with an 8lb rise but the runner-up won next time and the form has some merit; still capable of better.
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1st

7

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Gracious Leader

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

midfield, headway from 2f out, led 1f out, faced challenge but kept on inside final furlong

13/8

3rd

11

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Gracious Leader

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Gelded prior to his handicap debut at Lingfield three weeks ago (1m, AW) and he saw his race out well to reward odds-on backers; that was only a Class 6 event and he's been hit with an 8lb rise but the runner-up won next time and the form has some merit; still capable of better.

5/2

14/1

Form: 2/5743

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win as a 2yo but he retains ability having missed 2023; fair run over C&D on his return in May but he hasn't built on it since; others appeal more.
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3rd

1

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Nap Hand

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Three Flat wins at up to 1m2f; in the frame twice over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; drops into a 0-80 and should stay 1m4f; not discounted.

5/1

2nd

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Nap Hand

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; back from a break with pleasing runs under both codes before struggling in the Sussex Champion Hurdle; this is easier than that assignment.

5/1

8th

12

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Nap Hand

10st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; back from a break to finish fourth behind Hamlet's Night on the AW and then ran third of six in a Fakenham handicap hurdle; this race is much tougher than that one.

25/1

Form: -31111 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Climbing the ranks this year, winning handicaps at around 1m at Windsor, Goodwood, Nottingham and C&D since April (all under Saffie Osborne); another big run looks on the cards despite latest 3lb rise in the weights.
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6th

3

(5)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Phoenix Passion

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Had an excellent run in 1m turf handicaps this year, winning the first three, including over C&D, and losing nothing in defeat against a fellow improver at Newbury (heavy) 22 days ago; edged up 1lb but has much better claims than most.

4/1

2nd

8

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Newbury

Phoenix Passion

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Similar type to Atlantic Gamble, being a productive gelding who has a high strike-rate (5-8) in handicaps; close fifth off this mark last time (1m, AW) and remains in form; versatile ground-wise on turf.

9/1

6th
6 (4)
Francesi

8/1

Form: 368583 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but he comes here on the back of a close third at Newcastle 18 days ago; runs off the same mark and has to enter calculations.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

Form: 6575

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Matched his maiden/novice form when fifth of seven in a 1m handicap at Salisbury three weeks ago (hooded for the first time); needs to find improvement to take this.
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7th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Cavalry Call

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last spring but he's struggled in his last eight starts including over hurdles in last two runs; now 10lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround for new yard (has changed hands and left Mike Smith); hood removed and cheekpieces return.

16/1

9th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:40 Kelso

Cavalry Call

11st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Two Flat wins but form went the wrong way in that code from last August onwards and he was pulled up at 150-1 on hurdle debut four weeks ago.

100/1

4

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Cavalry Call

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner; fairly useful at his best (1m-1m3f) but his form for Mike Smith since last summer has been disappointing, and the soft ground is a big worry on this hurdle debut; cheekpieces removed.

40/1

Form: 2140 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second at Dundalk on debut in February before an easy win back there one month later (both 1m); only fourth on his handicap debut at Roscommon in May (10.5f, good) and then tailed off when upped to 1m4f latest; sold out of Joseph O'Brien's yard for 30,000gns last month; still has some potential and returning to AW looks a good move.
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3

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Al Mudhaffar

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Fellowes

Still quite lightly raced after only eight starts but ended 2024 with two disappointing AW runs and was well beaten on turf when returning in March; refitted visor the headgear of choice today; needs to turn a corner.

9/1

10th
4 (11)
Desfondado

10/1

Form: 149149 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins this year, one over C&D, and he ran well for a close fourth at Ascot on his penultimate start; poorly drawn when disappointing at Goodwood 11 days ago and he's stuck out wide here too.
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6th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:50 Epsom

Desfondado

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

C&D winner but he arrives well below par, beating only one in 1m Kempton AW handicap 29 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

7/1

10th

4

(11)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Desfondado

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Two AW wins this year, one over C&D, and he ran well for a close fourth at Ascot on his penultimate start; poorly drawn when disappointing at Goodwood 11 days ago and he's stuck out wide here too.

10/1

9th

14

(16)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Desfondado

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Won over 1m on Polytrack in April and June; ran on well for a close fourth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, which is easily the best of his three turf appearances this year and needs respect, but he'd have more to prove on good to firm.

14/1

11/2

Form: 505345 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.
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11th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Baltimore Boy

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Baltimore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

in rear

16/1

Form: 14-956

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Yet to match his 2yo form in three runs this year; ran okay on only previous AW outing (C&D) but others in today's field bring more convincing form claims.
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Payout
Exacta £562.40
Straight Forecast £484.03
Tricast £1149.02
Trifecta £1295.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Gracious Leader

SPOTLIGHT:

Baltimore Boy

Daily Mirror:

Phoenix Passion

Telegraph:

Valkyrian

POSTDATA:

Francesi

The Guardian:

Gracious Leader

Daily Mail:

Gracious Leader

D Express:

Gracious Leader

The Sun:

Gracious Leader

The Star:

Gracious Leader

Daily Record:

Gracious Leader

RP RATINGS:

Baltimore Boy

The Times:

Baltimore Boy