August 21 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s Improved Bet Builder Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Try Unibet’s Improved Bet Builder Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.17
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 24-025

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of his six starts on turf, the latest at Salisbury (7f, good) in May, and he may have just needed the run at Lingfield (7f, good) 11 days ago; one of his half-brothers won on the AW and so did his dam, so he may find a bit more improvement for the new surface.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Yarmouth

Flavour Maker

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Switched to AW the last twice, dead-heating at Kempton (7f) then well held at Newcastle; bits of encouraging turf form but this is a step back up in grade.

6/1

11th

3

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flavour Maker

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, midfield after 2f

4/1

1st

2

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Flavour Maker

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up in two of his six starts on turf, the latest at Salisbury (7f, good) in May, and he may have just needed the run at Lingfield (7f, good) 11 days ago; one of his half-brothers won on the AW and so did his dam, so he may find a bit more improvement for the new surface.

9/2

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.17
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3525

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise in two of his first three starts as when beaten a neck at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month, but found 1m2f too far at Lingfield (Polytrack) last time; plenty of speed on dam's side of his pedigree so dropping in trip on nursery debut may be no bad thing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Dead-heated at Kempton (7f, AW) last August; fourth in his first two starts this year and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; 2lb well in and looks a contender.

7/2

2nd

7

(1)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Has raced 13 times, mostly on AW; hooded when creditable fourth over 7f on AW here and at Chelmsford this summer; form took a dip at Southwell last time but he's another that can't be totally ruled out.

9/1

5

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

Has raced 12 times, mostly on AW; creditable fourth over 7f on AW at Lingfield and Chelmsford this summer and being eased another 2lb can only help.

9/1

3rd
3 (4)
Aljezur

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 359708

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Looked sure to win races when in the frame in his first four starts, including twice over C&D, but it's all gone wrong since; cheekpieces are given a go but he is best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Aljezur

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jennie Candlish

Longstanding maiden who didn't appear to get home when fourth in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in August back in cheekpieces (retained); on a career-low mark and Hector Crouch booked (1-2 for the stable this year) but has become disappointing.

10/1

9

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Aljezur

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jennie Candlish

Longstanding maiden who didn't appear to get home when fourth in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in August back in cheekpieces (retained); on a career-low mark and Hector Crouch booked (1-2 for the stable this year) but has become disappointing.

10/1

Form: 8475-8

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Twice ran with credit over C&D last autumn and, having been gelded, probably needed his return from seven months off at Salisbury in May; has been off another three months since then, though, so has a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(13)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

raced wide, in touch with leaders, pressed leader after 2f, lost second and weakened from under 2f out

8/1

5

(9)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Arrives in decent nick without winning, fifth of seven in 7f Lingfield handicap three weeks ago; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark now.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent

9/2

Form: 276842

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in his first three starts earlier in the year and filled the same position with a tongue-tie added over C&D a fortnight ago; a stiffer test may suit him ideally, but still one for the shortlist off 1lb higher.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

God Bless America

9st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Reliable sort who posted a solid fourth of 13 in 7f Southwell handicap 30 days ago; not ruled out in his bid for a breakthrough success.

9/2

4th

1

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:47 Southwell (AW)

God Bless America

9st 11lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

0-9 but finished runner-up in his first two career starts at this venue (7f/1m) at the start of the year; an extra furlong may suit him ideally now, but the drop in class and return here make him interesting.

4/1

5th

7

(3)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

God Bless America

9st 6lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Runner-up in his first three starts earlier in the year and filled the same position with a tongue-tie added over C&D a fortnight ago; a stiffer test may suit him ideally, but still one for the shortlist off 1lb higher.

3/1

8/1

Form: 725-

Last run: 383 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in three starts over 6f last summer, his best effort when second of seven at Ffos Las (good); has since left Tom Dascombe having changed hands for 22,000gns in May and makes his handicap/stable debut after more than a year off; watch market.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:00 Windsor

Miggy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden but produced consistent AW form (32224) this winter for new yard, showing signs that he's capable of winning an ordinary sprint handicap; one for the shortlist back on turf.

9/2

7/1

Form: -14358 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a Chelmsford maiden (7f, Polytrack) in January and finished a close third of 11 in a handicap at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March, but his two efforts since returning from a gelding operation in June leave something to be desired; needs a turnaround in the first-time hood.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Super Hit

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Owen

His last win was 13 months ago but he's run two promising races for James Owen this spring and was beaten less than 2l when sixth at Leicester (1m, good to firm; 9-2) last time; remains well handicapped on his old form and he shouldn't be far away.

7/1

6th

2

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

On a long losing sequence (for Darryll Holland) but he made a promising start for James Owen after a three-month layoff when second of 12 in 1m AW Lingfield handicap nine days ago; big shout nudged up 1lb.

7/1

2nd

4

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Super Hit

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Signed off for Darryll Holland with a below-par run at Kempton in January but had gone close off today's mark over C&D a few days earlier and it will be interesting to see what James Owen can do with him (same owner).

7/2

8th
4 (6)
Sonmarg

11/4

Form: 442923

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Windsor novice winner (6f, good) as a 2yo who hasn't proved very consistent since, but nothing wrong with his last two starts over this trip when second of nine at Lingfield (Polytrack) and third of 12 in a much stronger race at Southwell (Tapeta); respected down 1lb.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led, pressed leader under 4f out, led again over 1f out, lost three places inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

7/1

10

(5)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonmarg

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Turf winner at 6f; maiden on AW and below best in two AW handicaps at this trip but he's dropped a few pounds since making his yard debut and remains of interest on autumn form with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

9/1

Form: 67268-

Last run: 243 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Best effort for Andrew Balding when beaten less than a length into second of 11 in a 6f nursery here last November (does stay this far); makes her debut for her new yard (same owners) after eight months off and the market should indicate what is expected.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(12)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Perfect Spring

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

towards rear on outer

16/1

10th

9

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:50 Brighton

Perfect Spring

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Patrick Chamings

Left Andrew Balding after disappointing AW nursery run last December and finished last when a big-priced outsider for last month's stable debut; entitled to have benefited from that outing but has a lot to prove.

40/1

9th

9

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Perfect Spring

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Best effort for Andrew Balding when beaten less than a length into second of 11 in a 6f nursery here last November (does stay this far); makes her debut for her new yard (same owners) after eight months off and the market should indicate what is expected.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.90
Straight Forecast £11.81
Tricast £89.97
Trifecta £71.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

God Bless America

RP RATINGS:

Flavour Maker

NEWMARKET:

Thorntonledale Max

TOPSPEED:

Super Hit

D Express:

Zinchenko

Daily Mail:

Miggy Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Sonmarg

The Times:

God Bless America

Telegraph:

God Bless America

The Guardian:

God Bless America

Daily Mirror:

God Bless America

The Star:

God Bless America

Daily Record:

God Bless America

The Sun:

Flavour Maker