September 16 / 16.55 Kempton (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.60
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 957

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has shown signs of ability over 6f, latterly on AW, while shaping as if this longer distance will suit on handicap debut; gelded since last run; unfavourably treated on bare form but may show improvement.
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6th

2

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Token Gesture

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

C&D win as a 2yo; first success since when dead-heating in a 1m handicap here 23 days ago (subsequently awarded first place outright); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

9/2

1st

3

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Token Gesture

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

Just 1lb higher than when making a successful nursery debut here (7f) in September 2024, but has been out of form for a while and has still to convince over this far.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 054

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 054 reflect her steady improvement in sprint races, fourth at Thirsk most recently; may continue the progress, provided she stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score).
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5th

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Four-time AW winner who ran her best race on turf when second of seven, beaten a neck, at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May; failed to back it up at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces rather than visor) four weeks ago; this trip should be more suitable.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Penelope Valentine

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Her four wins have all been achieved over shorter trips and on AW, but she ran comfortably her best race on turf when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 18 days ago; has to prove her stamina and cheekpieces replace the visor today.

5/2

2nd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won two AW handicaps (7f/8.6f) over the winter; the handicapper may have caught up now and she still has to prove she can be as effective on turf.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 094

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Token Gesture, being a nursery debutant who has been gelded since last start; ran well in that Bath maiden (5.7f) and may take another step forward, provided he stays this new trip.
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8th

8

(5)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Knockout

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

0-13 under rules; some promise when first handicapping for Eve Johnson Houghton, but has gone badly the wrong way; drops significantly in trip with cheekpieces given a go this time.

33/1

10th

10

(8)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Mister Knockout

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Gary Brown

Best run came when third of 12 here (7f) in September 2024 but has been in the doldrums since signing off for Eve Johnson Houghton later that year; impossible to fancy despite a new headgear combination.

66/1

4th

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:46 Kempton

Mister Knockout

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Gary Brown

Flat form has deteriorated badly this year and he remains a maiden under that code; difficult to fancy.

33/1

7/1

Form: 988

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Siblings include a 7f/1m winner for his in-form stable; unable to land a blow in 6f races, seeming short of pace, but looks open to improvement now handicapping over this longer distance; interesting contender, particularly if the market speaks positively.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

Form: 37529

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Mixed results over 5.7f and 6f, last of nine in Bath maiden most recently; respectable second in Nottingham nursery the time before but isn't guaranteed to repeat that effort, especially given the new scenario.
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6th

3

(4)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Sorceress

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

Her sole success came over C&D and she shaped as though the run was needed after a 12-week layoff when a fading seventh of nine in 6f Kempton handicap 29 days ago; she can take a step forward now.

11/2

7th

9

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Dark Sorceress

10st 6lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Clare Hobson

Gained sole win off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (6f) on reappearance last year; inconsistent since but this return from a break may be the time to catch her.

16/1

6

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Sorceress

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clare Hobson

Just 1-16 but her win came at this track (6f) in March and she was a close third at Kempton two weeks ago; looks worth another try at this trip and has claims if she can repeat that latest form.

5/1

Form: 957

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Finished midfield, comfortably held, in 1m novice events here the last twice (huge odds both times); appears to have a more realistic task on handicap debut and the addition of headgear is another possible help.
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5th

7

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Poke The Bear

9st 3lb

J: Travis Ford

T: Hayley Burton

Three AW wins at 1m and 7f in midwinter and he wasn't too far off his best at Wolverhampton recently but his two turf runs, most recently at Yarmouth in May, leave him with some questions hanging.

16/1

4th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times on the Lingfield Polytrack (7f/1m) during the winter and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but not at his best lately; others more solid.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins at Lingfield (7f-1m) over the winter; his form has cooled more recently and he returns to turf (well held in one attempt) with a point to prove; can blow the start.

14/1

Form: 5893

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished 5l third in similar event at Chelmsford (7f, AW; back from a break) last month, improving for the switch to handicap level; proved no match for the first two but may build on that effort; in the mix.
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5

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Doubled his tally when winning here over 1m4f in May, coming from last to first, and he left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 11 at Pontefract two weeks ago; will need a good gallop now dropped back in trip, which he isn't sure to get.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Clipsham Noble

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Made it 2-28 when successful at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) in May and although a fair fourth of eight back there 12 days ago (Coverbridge third), it does suggest he needs a bit more off this mark.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Last month's C&D success (good to firm) took his record in handicaps here to 3241; no surprise were he to reverse previous 1m2f course placings with Myna despite a 4lb re-raise, and Liam Wright can claim more here than in that apprentice race last time; player.

2/1

Form: 086221

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 6221 (all over 6f on turf) since handicapping, most recently off the mark at Brighton last Monday; incurs 6lb penalty for that 1l success and now goes into a different scenario; otherwise merits respect, being a filly who is moving in the right direction.
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6th

7

(11)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cassandraalexandra

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

raced wide, towards rear on outer, stumbled badly over 3f out, brief headway over 2f out, no impression

7/1

6th

7

(11)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cassandraalexandra

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

raced wide

7/1

5th

3

(10)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Cassandraalexandra

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Horton

prominent on outer

4/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 7684

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Related to two winners for her connections; showed clear signs of improvement at Newbury (7f) last month on nursery debut and could well build on that effort; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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12

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Crocodile River

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Lightly raced 3yo who has travelled from Newmarket and has dropped down the weights; however, she's been tailed off on both runs this season; cheekpieces return (no positive impact when worn once previously).

20/1

9th

3

(11)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Crocodile River

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended last season with a laboured effort at Kempton (7f) and was tailed off on reappearance at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) in April; record is now 0-6 and he has plenty to prove on this step up to 1m2f; first-time blinkers.

20/1

12th

9

(3)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:03 Nottingham

Crocodile River

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Easily closest when fourth of nine at Newbury (7f, good to firm; 2lb lower today) last August on nursery debut, before disappointing with cheekpieces on AW debut; others are a bit more striking.

14/1

33/1

Form: 09907

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of improvement at Chelmsford last time but ran to a meagre RPR and is held by Clipsham Noble on that effort; change of headgear needs to make a difference.
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10th

13

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 8lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Alice Haynes

Showed a bit of improvement at Chelmsford last time but ran to a meagre RPR and is held by Clipsham Noble on that effort; change of headgear needs to make a difference.

33/1

7th

13

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Visual impression suggests she may benefit from this first attempt at 7f but it needs to prompt marked improvement; her bare form is decidedly poor.

33/1

12th

14

(5)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

25/1

25/1

Form: 6706

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Represents a yard that has a very low strike-rate with 2yos; held by Cassandraalexandra on Brighton running last week and continues to have weak claims on form; opposed.
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11th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Kate Be Quick

8st 13lb

J: J F Egan

T: Mark Gillard

Represents a yard that has a very low strike-rate with 2yos; held by Cassandraalexandra on Brighton running last week and continues to have weak claims on form; opposed.

25/1

6th

7

(7)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Kate Be Quick

9st 4lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Mark Gillard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

10th

4

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:25 Salisbury

Kate Be Quick

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Mark Gillard

Insufficient promise in her first two runs to merit a second glance in a race of this nature.

100/1

Form: 384408

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Exposed sort who is 0-8 since debut success (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; seemed a non-stayer over 7f on penultimate start and has enough to prove back at this distance.
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6

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed sort who is 0-9 since debut win (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; on the plus side, she's attractively weighted (10lb lower than last attempt at this trip).

11/1

12th

4

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed sort who is 0-8 since debut success (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; seemed a non-stayer over 7f on penultimate start and has enough to prove back at this distance.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

started quickly, led, headed halfway

20/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Me Tarzan

The Times:

Poke The Bear

NEWMARKET:

Crocodile River

Telegraph:

Cassandraalexandra

POSTDATA:

Clipsham Noble

D Express:

Mister Knockout

RP RATINGS:

Deal Maker

The Guardian:

Poke The Bear

Daily Mirror:

Me Tarzan

The Sun:

Me Tarzan

Daily Mail:

Crocodile River

Daily Record:

Cassandraalexandra

The Star:

Clipsham Noble