October 02 / 18.20 Kempton (AW)

18.20

Standard To Slow

Highclere Castle Feeds Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
RTV
View Course
Highclere Castle Feeds Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.50

Form: -80043

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f novice events in his first two starts last spring but he's not gone on from that in five handicaps since; has reached the frame here (1m4f) and at Bath (1m6f) in last two runs but he was beaten 5l last time and needs to find more back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Rockit Tommy

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Patrick Chamings

Record of 3-6 on AW includes a couple of middle-distance wins at Kempton; returns here off a handy mark but has stamina to prove over this new trip; 0-5 for current yard.

12/1

4th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Rockit Tommy

10st 13lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Beaten only half a length when fourth of six at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June; however, beaten 4l when fifth back there (1m4f, good to firm) last time; slow ground may be preferable.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -54432

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but he was a creditable third off this mark at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and backed that up with a second behind a smart prospect in Southwell novice (1m4f; first run since gelded) last month; still has potential and he's in the mix back in a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Eben Zaabeel

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts in 2024; yet to match that form in Ireland; the tongue tie is new.

33/1

11th

5

(8)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Eben Zaabeel

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A J Martin

Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts; two runs for current yard underwhelming and now tried hooded.

25/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 302623

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful hurdler who is lightly raced on the Flat and has finished placed in 1m4f handicaps here and at Epsom (soft) in his last two starts; only 1lb higher than for both those runs and he should make another bold bid back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

18:37 Chepstow

Parramount

11st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Chance on November's Doncaster hurdles second, less so on all which has followed; unexposed in this sphere, with one start over fences compared to the other trio's 41 combined, but none too convincing on that belated chase debut at Wetherby latest (1m7f, good), jumping left and weakening.

5/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Parramount

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bumper/Flat/hurdles winner; on a handy mark but his form has dipped in 2026, so this switch to fences needs to have a reviving effect; latecomer to this game, being a 10yo.

13/2

6th

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

Parramount

12st 1lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Unable to beat a rival on AW on last two starts but could be a different proposition now back hurdling and back here, as two visits to Doncaster (both C&D) have yielded an easy novice win (good) and a good second in a handicap (soft; in November); very much of interest given record at the track.

10/1

Form: 5-4315 D BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who justified favouritism with a dominant display on her handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in July; didn't fire under penalty at Chelmsford (1m2f) eight days later but that may have come too soon and she could resume her progress on this step back up in trip; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:45 Nottingham

Heat Of Passion

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

3yo who justified favouritism with a dominant display on her handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in July; didn't fire eight days later but fourth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) two weeks ago was respectable; big player judged on that one win but this is her turf debut.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Heat Of Passion

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Unexposed 3yo who justified favouritism with a dominant display on her handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in July; didn't fire under penalty at Chelmsford (1m2f) eight days later but that may have come too soon and she could resume her progress on this step back up in trip; respected.

4/1

2

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Heat Of Passion

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

All races on Tapeta; from excellent family and was impressive from the front on last week's handicap debut at Southwell, when despite running green she relished the step up to 1m3f and galloped clean away in the closing stages; likely to go up by more than today's 6lb penalty; big chance.

10/11

Form: 53-231

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has been generally progressive in her five starts and she got off the mark in a Haydock handicap (10.4f, good to firm) in August; up 4lb but she found plenty to score with something in hand last time and this return to Polytrack is no problem; key player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Expected Arrival

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has been generally progressive in her five starts and she got off the mark in a Haydock handicap (10.4f, good to firm) in August; up 4lb but she found plenty to score with something in hand last time and this return to Polytrack is no problem; key player.

7/2

1st

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Expected Arrival

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Progressive on AW on first three starts before fair third of seven on last month's handicap and turf debut at Windsor (1m2f, soft); needs to step up on that latest performance but it's possible.

8/1

Form: -77679 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Four-time Polytrack winner (1m) but his last success was 13 months ago and he has form figures of 77679 for current yard this season; now 3lb lower than for last win but he has plenty to prove at this new trip; tongue-tie reapplied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tahitian Prince

9st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Baker

On a handy mark but has done most of his winning at 1m and recent form is over middle distances; never dangerous on last 7f attempt and isn't crying out for a return to this trip.

9/1

5th

2

(6)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tahitian Prince

9st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Baker

On a handy mark but has done most of his winning at 1m and recent form is over middle distances; never dangerous on last 7f attempt and isn't crying out for a return to this trip.

9/1

1

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tahitian Prince

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Three-time course winner; 0-6 for current stable but there have been flickers of promise; he's on a dangerous mark but still to convince he needs this far.

6/1

10/1

Form: 53734-

Last run: 357 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from 23 starts under both codes but he scored off 4lb higher at Beverley (1m2f) last spring and had a near-miss over hurdles on his penultimate run in May; still unexposed on AW and he's not ruled out back on the Flat after a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring.

8/1

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6/1

Form: 757494 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on Polytrack and last two have been off higher marks over C&D; has mixed record since his last success in April but he was creditable fourth of 13 here last time and has claims if he can built on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Liseo

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Hasn't had much go right in his last two starts and is best known for his Polytrack exploits, as when successful off 4lb higher at Kempton (1m3f) in April; finished second of 14 over this C&D as a 3yo, though, so certainly one to be interested in.

11/2

8th

1

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Liseo

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

All three wins have been on Polytrack and last two have been off higher marks over C&D; has mixed record since his last success in April but he was creditable fourth of 13 here last time and has claims if he can built on that.

6/1

4th

4

(12)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Liseo

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not far behind Ludo's Landing at Beverley before a poor show at Epsom (soft); now 0-13 on turf but he's 3-12 on the AW and that includes a C&D success; nothing wrong with his mark.

12/1

Form: 50-780

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut at Leopardstown last August, but has gone backwards since and he's finished tailed off in both his handicaps (7f/1m); still lightly raced but has lots to prove on this big step up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

None too consistent and he has been well beaten on his last two starts; has the lowest BHA rating in the field and has to concede weight all round so he looks up against it.

7/1

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Blew hot and cold for his former stable and it has been a similar story for James Owen, his win at Southwell and second over 1m here surrounded by lesser efforts; chance if on one of his good days; cheekpieces added to usual accessories.

4/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Emphatic win on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) early last month; disappointing in next two runs but he got back on track with a clear second at Kempton (hood reapplied) 11 days ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if he can back that up.

5/2

Form: 32/5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has already had five different trainers; placed twice on the Flat in France in 2022 but he's struggled over hurdles and on the Flat since; now switches to a handicap but he needs a transformation with tongue-tie tried on AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Sixfiveseven

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Newmarket winner in late 2024 (1m, good; fine on soft); second run back from a long absence was better than the first and he might progress again; realistic mark.

9/1

6th

1

(11)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Sixfiveseven

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Won over 1m at Newmarket (good; also second on soft) in autumn 2024 but absent for 487 days prior to weakening into ninth of ten at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; entitled to strip fitter (return to turf may also help) but a leap of faith is needed.

25/1

9th

6

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Sixfiveseven

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has shown best form, notably Newmarket success for Keiran Burke, on turf; absent since 2024 and has enough to prove kept to AW on debut for new yard; still in same ownership.

25/1

40/1

Form: 46387/

Last run: 646 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Flat (1m2f) and hurdle (2m4f) winner who is well treated on his old form in Ireland but he's not been seen since a laboured effort over hurdles at Bangor last April; gelded since but he's untried on Polytrack and has something to prove after 529 days off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Ghasham

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sam England

Flat/hurdle winner who left Dan Skelton for 4,400gns; finished a clear second at Hexham (1m7f, good to soft; effective on good) on stable/chase debut and the revitalised winner has struck again since; gets in here off the same mark.

11/4

2nd

2

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Ghasham

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Flat/hurdle winner who was bought out of Dan Skelton's yard for 4,400gns last month; had been in fair form over hurdles, but perhaps best watched on chase/stable debut.

13/2

5th

1

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Ghasham

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Sole hurdles win was for Ian Williams at Market Rasen (2m4f) three years ago; went close on first start for this trainer at Worcester (2m4f) last September; trip possibly short enough at Market Rasen and Sedgefield post wind surgery; easing mark and claimer ridden.

11/2

33/1

Form: 3-2000

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; went close over 1m4f here on final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's struggled in three runs since; had an excuse when dropped back to 7f on stable debut last month but he still needs a major turnaround back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

7th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 1

12:08 Sandown

Cresta Cat

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Completed a middle-distance hat-trick on the Flat in October, reaching a fairly useful standard; form dipped last time and doesn't have a particularly easy task switched to this code.

14/1

Non-runners

Rocket Warrior, Louis Quatorze

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.60
Straight Forecast £35.53
Tricast £156.75
Trifecta £226.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expected Arrival

Daily Mirror:

Heat Of Passion

Daily Mail:

Eben Zaabeel

D Express:

Rockit Tommy

RP RATINGS:

Liseo

The Sun:

Parramount

The Star:

Heat Of Passion

POSTDATA:

Expected Arrival

NEWMARKET:

Expected Arrival

The Times:

Expected Arrival

Telegraph:

Expected Arrival

The Guardian:

Expected Arrival

Daily Record:

Expected Arrival