October 02 / 18.55 Kempton (AW)

18.55

Standard To Slow

North Farm Stud Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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North Farm Stud Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 0-8011 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-8 on turf but he's unbeaten in four AW runs and has scored over 1m at Southwell (Tapeta) and Lingfield (Polytrack) last twice; up another 5lb but he beat a clear second last time and could continue on the upgrade; interesting contender.
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7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Won his first five starts on the AW between October 2023 and October 2024 including twice over C&D; has run well on several occasions since then and just 2lb above his last winning mark, but the outside stall makes things tricky.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Kalamunda

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner but he was reluctant to race at Kempton (tailed off) last month and finished well held back off a lower turf mark at Sandown (1m, good) last time; record on grass is 0-9 and others are preferred.

14/1

4

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Well handicapped on this year's AW form but reluctant to race when well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and he has a lower turf mark for a very good reason (0-8 on grass as opposed to 5-12 on AW).

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 231495 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Came from the rear to win on his handicap/stable debut at Chester (7.5f, good) in June; had some traffic issues in next two starts but he didn't fire when favourite at Haydock last time; bit to prove again after that and he's untried on Polytrack.
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2nd

9

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Native King

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

midfield

10/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Native King

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Came from the rear to win on his handicap/stable debut at Chester (7.5f, good) in June and has suffered trouble in running both starts since; this 3yo retains potential and could play a leading role if getting the breaks.

11/2

33/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 011607 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on Tapeta (9.4f/1m) in the spring but he's finished in rear in last three runs including over C&D last time; now back on last winning mark but he needs to turn things around.
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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Endless Power

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

midfield, headway from over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed and weakened final 110yds

33/1

7th

1

(9)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Endless Power

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

in rear

12/1

12th

2

(11)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endless Power

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: James Tate

Absent since coming up short at Chelmsford (1m2f) eight weeks ago when bidding for AW hat-trick; still needs to prove he can cope with this unchanged mark.

9/1

Form: 318861 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who scored in second-time blinkers at Southwell (1m) last month, taking AW record to 2-4; up 3lb but that was a personal best last time and he's open to more progress in this sphere; key player.
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4th

5

(13)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

The Ice Phoenix

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

led, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

1st

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

The Ice Phoenix

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charles Hills

Won a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) last November and added an Ascot handicap (1m, good) in May; out of the frame in three starts since, though not disgraced when sixth of 14 in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last month; bit more needed all the same.

10/1

Form: 622-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three runs for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo, runner-up twice; sold for 120,000gns this July and showed promise with his late headway from rear in 1m novice at Newcastle (AW) on recent reappearance; now switches to a handicap and he needs a close look.
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4th

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Classic Encounter

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took full advantage of the drop into Class 4 company when readily seeing off five rivals at Redcar last week (1m, good to firm); penalised in a deeper race but he still commands serious respect.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Classic Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Two wins last season, over C&D in April (good) and off 1lb lower over 1m1f at York in June (good to firm; beat Cosmos Raj by a nose); not disgraced in two competitive handicaps this season and is the one to beat now down in grade.

11/8

6th

13

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Classic Encounter

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Boughey

Ended last season with a good third to Man Of La Mancha over 1m1f on this course (good to firm); shaped as if retaining all his ability when seventh of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster, short of room closing stages; should be spot-on with that run behind him and looks ready to strike.

7/1

16/1

Form: 241884 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Defied this mark at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June but he seems to have gone off the radar since and was a remote fourth at Ascot last month; this return to Polytrack is no problem (C&D winner) but he needs to rediscover his spark.
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7th

4

(8)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Has patchy profile but he put in a dominant display at Kempton (1m) in October and he had some traffic issues in the closing stages when a respectable sixth over C&D last time; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

1

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

C&D winner; off the mark for this yard when beating 12 rivals at Windsor in July (1m, soft); not so good in Doncaster classified event four weeks ago but this return to Class 6 will help and he has the ability to feature.

14/1

4

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Double Time

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

These terms don't appear that favourable at face value but he returned to winning ways in a 1m handicap at Windsor (soft; second run in this headgear combination) and he was worthy of a much higher mark last year; considered.

10/1

Form: 400228 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Haydock last time but that was after two close calls on AW including over C&D; still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can bounce back on this return to Polytrack.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Al Rufaa

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 7-1109 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f novice events here in January/February but he's been disappointing in two turf handicaps since; still lightly raced and now returns to AW but he failed to beat a rival at Doncaster last month and needs to resume his progress.
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6th

2

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Newsreader

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

A three-time 7f winner for Kevin Philippart de Foy in 2024; largely in good form for his current yard last term so he's no forlorn hope on his return.

7/1

6th

7

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Newsreader

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has proved resurgent with two placed efforts on turf since wearing cheekpieces; still well treated on peak form, which has been achieved on AW; interesting back in this sphere.

3/1

3rd

4

(12)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Newsreader

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

All three wins for his former yard came over 7f at Kempton; two runs for his new stable, showing he retained all his ability when second at Ffos Las ten days ago (7.4f, soft; cheekpieces first time); drops to 6f for the first time and it remains to be seen how he'll cope with it.

8/1

Form: 7371 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Big improvement on handicap debut when finishing well to score over C&D (12-1) 16 days ago; that was a Class 5 and this is tougher off 3lb higher but he's still unexposed and should have more to offer; shortlisted.
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9th

14

(7)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Appeal To Glory

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

raced wide, midfield, cajoled along over 3f out

15/2

12

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Appeal To Glory

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Thrice-raced gelding; best effort when third at Thirsk (1m) behind useful rivals who have won good handicaps since; opening mark looks very workable on that bare form; interesting.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Appeal To Glory

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ed Walker

slowly away, raced in last

16/1

16/1

Form: 432210 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Uncharacteristic blip in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m) last time; very consistent otherwise and has form figures of 213 on Polytrack so could well rebound; won over this trip at Newmarket on his penultimate run.
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10th

6

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Jungle Mac

9st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

midfield

16/1

11th
2 (12)
Rowayeh

6/1

Form: -74735 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
No joy since her two wins early last summer but was a close third at Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) on her penultimate run and she didn't get the breaks in a tactical race at Ascot last time; this should set up better for her closing style and she has claims if she gets some luck.
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11th

2

(12)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Rowayeh

10st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

in rear

6/1

5th

3

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Rowayeh

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Owen Burrows

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, dropped to last and waiting for room 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, never dangerous

11/4

3rd

4

(5)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Rowayeh

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Met traffic issues on her way to good fourth of 24 at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm; acts on good to soft) but 1m2f seemed to find her out when she raced freely at Chelmsford (AW) four weeks ago; considered each-way.

13/2

25/1

Form: 26-747 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner; six-time turf winner but he's faded at single-figure odds in his three runs this season; continues to drop in the weights but this is competitive back on AW and others are preferred; change of headgear.
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5

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

Six wins on turf and 0-9 on the AW, though was only beaten a head here (8.6f) last October and is now 3lb lower; each-way claims.

9/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

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13th
1 (11)
Hickory

10/1

Form: -24878 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All of his 15 runs have been at 7f and he's a dual course winner; no show in a Racing League event at Newcastle last time but he's well handicapped on his best form this season including a close second here in April; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.
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6th

1

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Hickory

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.

10/1

18th

13

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark.

11/1

2nd

16

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jamie Osborne

Came from well off the pace to win nicely over C&D a month ago, taking his form figures at Ascot to 23047131 and those were in fierce handicaps; only 3lb higher than last time and course form here is a big selling point.

7/1

Form: 2-8551 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when leading close him in a C&D handicap (blinkers added) in August; up 3lb but that latest form has been boosted by the second and fourth since and this well-bred gelding is open to more progress; shortlisted.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £111.70
Straight Forecast £76.12
Tricast £790.71
Trifecta £1399.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kalamunda

NEWMARKET:

Classic Encounter

Daily Mirror:

Highland Spring

TOPSPEED:

The Ice Phoenix

RP RATINGS:

Al Rufaa

Daily Record:

Appeal To Glory

D Express:

Native King

The Sun:

Endless Power

The Times:

Classic Encounter

The Star:

Highland Spring

Telegraph:

The Ice Phoenix

The Guardian:

Kalamunda

Daily Mail:

Kalamunda

POSTDATA:

Al Rufaa