November 06 / 14.18 Kempton (AW)

14.18

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 394574

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had everything in place at Yarmouth last time, as a previous dual C&D winner off a career-low mark, but never looked like justifying support; has it to prove now back to cheekpieces from blinkers.
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3rd

7

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

The Spotlight Kid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better.

13/2

5th

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dean Ivory

Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-8705

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well below market expectations on his handicap debut for Charles Hills in the summer before moving yards and having a wind operation; much better in first-time blinkers behind Cherry Hill over C&D last time and that gave something to build on.
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8

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Kempton (AW)

Sold The Dream

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Second run for this yard when nabbed on the line over C&D in early November; was well placed throughout in that race and has had some time off since; still respected.

7/1

8

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Kempton (AW)

Sold The Dream

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Second run for this yard when nabbed on the line over C&D in early November; was well placed throughout in that race and has had some time off since; still respected.

7/1

2nd

11

(3)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Sold The Dream

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Well below market expectations on his handicap debut for Charles Hills in the summer before moving yards and having a wind operation; much better in first-time blinkers behind Cherry Hill over C&D last time and that gave something to build on.

5/1

33/1

  • Place: £13.60

Form: 4124-0 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
The visor helped for Murty McGrath last summer and he's switched back to it tonight having made a poor debut, after more than a year off, for his new yard in blinkers a month ago (1m2f, good to soft).
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10th

12

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Reel Power

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

Sole win came in a classified event at Brighton (1m, good to firm) in July 2023; fair fourth at Kempton in September but down the field in three starts since; back on turf.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Reel Power

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

Inconsistent 7yo; finished 6l behind the reopposing Poke The Bear over C&D last month; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

14

(10)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Reel Power

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Paddy Butler

Step back in the right direction at Kempton on Thursday (left with a lot to do; in refitted visor); yet to convince over this far, though.

25/1

Form: 347552 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Last September's nursery win here (7f) came off a 7lb higher mark and she returned to form over C&D last time, when only picked off by one who'd sat off the strong pace; shortlisted despite stall 14.
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10th

12

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cherry Hill

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

1-21 with her best AW form coming on the Kempton Polytrack; lightly raced and out of form these days with wind surgery making no difference last time.

33/1

13th

14

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Cherry Hill

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Seen only three times last year, running poorly on each, and fared no better on her comeback in January; underwent wind surgery since.

50/1

8th

8

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Cherry Hill

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

7f winner here in 2023 who went close over C&D in October 2024; poor form in three starts last year and she only beat two home over C&D when last seen in May; hard to fancy on this comeback without market support.

50/1

8/1

Form: 486955 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Useful in his younger days but has been patchy for this yard back from a spell in Hong Kong; this trip is a bare minimum now (stayed on late when not far behind United Force at Chelmsford) and he'll need things to fall right if dropped in as usual.
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9

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

River Alwen

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

C&D winner who scored on turf at Lingfield on his penultimate run and he wasn't suited by a tactical race at Epsom (third of four) last time; only 3lb higher than for that last success and has claims if things go to plan back on AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

River Alwen

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

In good form prior to capitalising on the step back up in trip to win at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; had just a short head to spare but he's only 3lb higher today and can be bang there once more.

7/2

6

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield

River Alwen

8st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Running consistently well in defeat on AW this season, finishing placed at Wolverhampton on last two starts (9.4f); there's every chance this three-time turf winner will be thereabouts.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 016901 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Wildly inconsistent but goes well for Marco Ghiani and popped up for him at 25-1 at Chelmsford last month (two of these just behind); a 2lb rise is manageable if in the same mood but that's far from assured.
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9th

10

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Three wins (1m) in 2024 but he's been well held in last ten starts including when fourth behind Desiderata at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; that wasn't bad but he needs to raise his game back in a handicap.

20/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

United Force

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

A three-time 1m scorer in 2024 but only poor form of late and he was soon ridden when fourth of six in 7f Chelmsford handicap in January; he needs to take a step forward.

16/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Won three times over 1m in 2024, including over C&D; third at Southwell (1m, AW) last April but he's not been in the same form in four starts since; drops back to 7f and others are preferred.

20/1

Form: -78099

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark and has struggled badly (7f-1m3f); is another 6lb lower into lesser company but even then is hard to enthuse about.
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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: 345338

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.
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8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

6/1

20/1

Form: -34400

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair handicap debut early in the year but has struggled badly since, including in cheekpieces last time; isn't obviously fancied on his Polytrack debut for a yard also responsible for Cobh Harbour.
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9th

14

(9)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Mr Tibbs

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Fair handicap debut early in the year but has struggled badly since, including in cheekpieces last time; isn't obviously fancied on his Polytrack debut for a yard also responsible for Cobh Harbour.

20/1

9th

14

(9)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Mr Tibbs

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Fair handicap debut early in the year but has struggled badly since, including in cheekpieces last time; isn't obviously fancied on his Polytrack debut for a yard also responsible for Cobh Harbour.

20/1

11th

11

(9)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Tibbs

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mark Loughnane

Started his handicap career with a fair fourth here (7f) in February but he's struggled over C&D and at Chepstow in both subsequent runs; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation with cheekpieces added

33/1

12/1

Form: 9-9520 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Horse

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has always liked it here and is down to a career-low mark; is into the veteran stage now and inconsistent but he's capable of popping up after a light season.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

3

(4)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dourado

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Proved some ability remains when 20-1 second in 1m Lingfield handicap in September but this very inconsistent veteran has been back in the doldrums again since.

33/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Kempton (AW)

Dourado

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened from 2f out

25/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Kempton (AW)

Dourado

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 7080

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Again hung left when a remote last on his handicap debut recently (9.5f, Tapeta); hasn't shown enough in any of his four starts to be considered.
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11th

8

(8)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Ultimate Sapphire

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Again hung left when a remote last on his handicap debut recently (9.5f, Tapeta); hasn't shown enough in any of his four starts to be considered.

33/1

11th

8

(8)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Ultimate Sapphire

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Again hung left when a remote last on his handicap debut recently (9.5f, Tapeta); hasn't shown enough in any of his four starts to be considered.

33/1

11th

9

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultimate Sapphire

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Beaten between 10l and 12l in his 7f/1m novices; goes handicapping at a realistic level but market support is needed.

25/1

33/1

Form: 850

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Finished last on his first four runs (two bumpers, two on the Flat) and finished tailed off last time; this is more realistic in a first-time tongue-tie but he has little to recommend him.
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1st

4

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Desiderata

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Not the easiest and plenty of short-priced defeats to his name but he won at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month and was a creditable third in another classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago; remains unexposed on turf and he needs a close look back in this sphere.

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Desiderata

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Thomas Faulkner

Not the easiest and plenty of short-priced defeats to his name but justified good support when under Billy Loughnane for the first time at Wolverhampton (4-7 for the yard) last Monday; has only run once on Polytrack but will rightly be popular under a penalty.

4/1

13th
12 (7)
Infantryman

50/1

Form: 00990

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

12

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Infantryman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pat Murphy

Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.

50/1

13th

12

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Infantryman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pat Murphy

Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.

50/1

11th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Infantryman

8st 12lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Pat Murphy

disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

33/1

25/1

Form: 695830 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner for Mark Rimell but has regressed for two yards since; finished placed at 150-1 round Southwell two months ago but that effort was an outlier in an otherwise poor season.
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13th

13

(12)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:02 Southwell (AW)

Rainbow Mirage

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Shaun Lycett

Seven wins, including four on the AW, but losing run up to 21 and her close third of 11 here (1m) in September looked a flash in the pan.

40/1

13th

13

(12)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:02 Southwell (AW)

Rainbow Mirage

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Shaun Lycett

Seven wins, including four on the AW, but losing run up to 21 and her close third of 11 here (1m) in September looked a flash in the pan.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainbow Mirage

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Shaun Lycett

Has dropped a long way in the weights, but losing run now up to 20 and little sign lately of her turning things around.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £14.59
Tricast £545.70
Trifecta £762.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sold The Dream

Telegraph:

Cherry Hill

The Guardian:

United Force

RP RATINGS:

The Spotlight Kid

D Express:

River Alwen

Daily Mail:

Dourado

The Times:

Sold The Dream

The Star:

Sold The Dream

Daily Mirror:

Cherry Hill

The Sun:

Cherry Hill

Daily Record:

United Force

POSTDATA:

The Spotlight Kid