August 20 / 15.50 Sandown

15.50

Good

Kensington Gates Handicap

  • Prize money: £25575
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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Kensington Gates Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
8 (13)

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 805-41 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won three times for Jessica Harrington in Ireland; didn't get the breaks and probably needed the run when fourth to Arqoob over C&D in July and then did well to quicken up off steady fractions at Doncaster; had 20 runs now but wouldn't put it past William Haggas getting more out of him.
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10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 212291 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Not sure what happened on the AW two runs back but he's usually consistent and showed a decent turn of foot to put the race to bed over C&D (good) one month ago; he's in deeper here and with a 6lb rise to contend with, but should give his running.
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3rd

2

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Dual Identity

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider.

12/1

3rd

2

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Dual Identity

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider.

12/1

7

(1)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Dual Identity

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Below best on first and final starts last season but enjoyed a good campaign, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) in May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to soft) in August; should be suited by a strongly run race at this trip and he's an each-way contender if fully tuned up for his return.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 754-14 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
First start after being gelded when coming from last to first and powering away over 1m1f here (good to firm) on his reappearance; only fourth at Glorious Goodwood (behind Migdam) but did well to get that close after hanging right for most of the home straight; back here he looks dangerous with his light weight, even from 2lb out of the handicap.
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6th

8

(12)

16th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Vee Sight

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield, pushed along over 4f out, not clear run repeatedly from 3f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish

3/1

3rd

17

(16)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:50 Sandown

Vee Sight

8st 2lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, pushed along from 3f out, soon outpaced, rallied and hard ridden from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

5/1

20/1

Form: 353010 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win with a bit in hand over C&D in July (good to firm) and plenty went wrong at Goodwood, where he was slow to break and forced wide throughout; put a line through that and he's not without hope.
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5th

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed 8yo but he's still capable of useful form and scored at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last March; also won over 1m6f on the July course (good to firm; first-time blinkers) in August; returns on a stiff-enough mark with no headgear but they might go a solid gallop which can help.

14/1

4

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Warwick

Arqoob

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Recently won on the Flat in first-time blinkers and then ran respectably in a valuable handicap at Doncaster; returns to hurdling in fair form and he's on a handy mark.

7/2

6th

9

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Arqoob

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucy Wadham

53 races already (17 over hurdles) and six wins before he made his first appearance over 1m6f three weeks ago, winning it in good style in first-time blinkers at Newmarket (good to firm; acts on soft); only five ran in that race and he's gone back up 5lb but it could be argued that he's not fully exposed either in blinkers or at this sort of trip.

16/1

Form: 711-13 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick on his belated return to action at Doncaster in early June (1m2f, good; 7lb lower) and that form has worked out well; had no excuses at Glorious Goodwood but ran a solid race behind two Godolphin improvers and this Cambridgeshire entry can no doubt progress some more.
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14th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Migdam

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Edward Buckley

Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.

14/1

8th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Migdam

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Only had two runs over hurdles, last time winning a maiden on good ground at Tramore (first-time hood); good and bad on the Flat since then; lacks jumping experience for a race of this nature.

50/1

33/1

Form: 241515 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf/AW winner who is generally reliable and was hot on the heels of the principals when fifth in a messy race at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm; raced freely); however, usually plies his trade at a lower level and might be found wanting here.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

Form: 07/005 CD

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Smart handicapper in 2018; quite lightly raced in the meantime and his Kempton fifth was a big improvement on his Meydan form earlier this year; he still wouldn't be the obvious answer to this.
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7th

7

(8)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:50 Sandown

Dubai Horizon

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, switched left and on outer over 3f out, pushed along from under 3f out, soon outpaced, ridden and kept on from over 1f out

25/1

Form: 3/441- CD

Last run: 435 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
This is a tough race in which to return after more than a year out but he came from last to first in a C&D handicap (good) last June and, from a very good family, there's no doubt more to come from him; interesting, especially if at all strong in the market.
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11th

11

(14)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Secret Box

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

pressed leader, led after 3f, pushed along and headed over 2f out, soon weakened

5/1

11

(9)

28th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Secret Box

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Winning handicap debut at Sandown last summer (1m2f, good); both runs in 2022 have been encouraging; will need more for the longer trip.

12/1

7th

6

(15)

16th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Secret Box

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced final furlong

4/1

Form: 3-2212 D BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
After winning his maiden (1m2f, good) he finished second in a muddling handicap at Haydock and the winner of that followed up at the Shergar Cup; open to further progress in a race of this nature, likely to be run at a truer pace.
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10th

6

(6)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:15 Pontefract

Knight Of Honour

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Successful in Bahrain in January on his first run for Richard Fahey (1m2f, good to soft); more moderate runs than good have followed and hopes appear to rest on the drop back in trip sparking a revival.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

19:00 Pontefract

Knight Of Honour

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

1m2f winner at Bahrain in January on debut for this yard; inconsistent since, down the field at Chester (behind Zealandia) most recently; not solid on 2023 form.

20/1

9th

2

(8)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Knight Of Honour

10st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

10/1

25/1

Form: 61-120 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ex-French; followed up his AW novice win with an excellent third at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) but he never showed at Goodwood when well behind Migdam and Vee Sight; not easily trusted on the back of that.
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10th

14

(1)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:50 Sandown

Asgoodassobergets

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tom Ward

midfield, ridden and keeping on when slightly hampered over 1f out, stayed on but never dangerous

25/1

11th

7

(8)

28th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Asgoodassobergets

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

took keen hold, towards rear, pushed along and steady headway over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon struggling

8/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 5-1500 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner but sole success in the last two years was at the expense of only three rivals on the AW in January; out of depth in next two races but the return to handicap company at Goodwood was forgettable.
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4th

2

(5)

25th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

14:50 Epsom

Palavecino

9st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden and hung left under 2f out, outpaced inside final furlong

13/2

8th

6

(12)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newbury

Palavecino

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Brian Meehan

prominent, led after 4f, 4 lengths ahead 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually final furlong

40/1

12th
4 (2)
Ajero

11/2

Form: 22221

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler but bred for this game and has not been out of the top two since switched to the Flat in April; deserved his breakthrough success when nicely on top in the finish at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f handicap, good to firm), and that came after finishing second at Royal Ascot (1m4f); raised 7lb but he's hard to knock otherwise.
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4th

18

(16)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Ajero

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kim Bailey

Switch to the Flat last year worked out well when he was second in this race on Flat handicap debut and won at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, again on good to firm; 5lb higher today) next time; well held on both starts this year but latest was nevertheless a step back in the right direction; not dismissed.

16/1

11th

6

(2)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Ajero

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Kim Bailey

Switching to the Flat last year worked out very well, notably when winning at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) but he also ran well in two 1m4f handicaps; however, well beaten on reappearance despite starting second favourite.

18/1

9th

2

(5)

24th Apr 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Pontefract

Ajero

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kim Bailey

Talented hurdler who tackled the Flat last year and won a Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m1f, good to firm); close third there last October (1m4f, good to soft) when last seen and can be in the mix if at the top of his game.

6/1

20/1

Form: 676-18

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Highly tried last season at Group level; appreciated the drop in grade when making a successful handicap debut on Kempton AW (1m3f; all out) and reportedly found good ground too lively when tailed off at York; conditions unlikely to be as quick here but best form on soft.
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1

26th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Belloccio

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer, six wins, including two Listed and the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, rated 108 at his peak; maiden hurdle winner 12 months ago, best effort when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Irancy in a 2m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter; struggled over a longer tip in a Punchestown Grade 1.

15/8

1

26th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Belloccio

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer, six wins, including two Listed and the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, rated 108 at his peak; maiden hurdle winner 12 months ago, best effort when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Irancy in a 2m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter; struggled over a longer tip in a Punchestown Grade 1.

15/8

6th

1

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Belloccio

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat performer who got his act together over hurdles when third (beaten roughly 2l) in the Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month, form that received a timely form boost on Tuesday with Grade 1 success for Irancy; quite possibly more to come at this trip (half-brother's best form at 2m4f) and not one to put a line through.

33/1

14/1

Form: 633404 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Drawn wide when beaten about 6l in the John Smith's Cup and another respectable show at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; has slipped to a mark he can win off but perhaps not in this hot a race.
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1st

5

(3)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

Good Birthday

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in rear, headway and midfield 6f out, going easily when waiting for room from 3f out, cruising when switched right from over 1f out, pushed along and kept on well inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, won going away, readily

12/1

14th

9

(10)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:50 Sandown

Good Birthday

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Andrew Balding

held up in rear, some headway over 3f out, ridden and no extra from 2f out, soon beaten

14/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Aug 2022

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

20:40 Doncaster

Good Birthday

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and briefly led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on but held final 110yds

9/2

Form: 0-8074 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Beaten only a nose in this 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark and then won his next two, including a Listed race at Goodwood; definite possibilities on all that but the current campaign hasn't got going at all.
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15th

5

(9)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:50 Sandown

Victory Chime

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield, headway to lead after 1f, pushed along when headed over 2f out, ridden when hung right over 1f out, soon lost position, weakened quickly inside final furlong

25/1

Form: 40-530

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come in small fields but he was third of 15 in a good handicap at Epsom (extended 1m, good) at the Derby meeting and was unlucky not to finish closer; reportedly unsuited by good to firm ground when finishing last in the Royal Hunt Cup; this longer trip tried only once before is worth revisiting; respected.
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8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

Form: 2115-0 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressive form last season included a 1m1f win here on good to soft; left reappearance effort behind when a good fourth over slightly further at York on Friday and would have each-way claims if turning out again.
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13th

13

(20)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.

16/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

14:52 Pontefract

Yorkshire Lady

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft; 25-1) 17 days ago; despite her age she's not fully exposed at this sort of trip and a 2lb nudge looks workable; respected.

3/1

5

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Northern mare whose overall record is 7-35; showed clear signs of a return to form last time; possibilities off same mark.

12/1

Non-runners

Fantastic Fox, Yorkshire Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £102.20
Straight Forecast £114.83
Tricast £617.49
Trifecta £578.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Migdam

Telegraph:

Ajero

POSTDATA:

Protagonist

NEWMARKET:

Secret Box

The Times:

Knight Of Honour

SPOTLIGHT:

Fantastic Fox

TOPSPEED:

Arqoob

The Guardian:

Migdam

Daily Express:

Migdam

The Sun:

Secret Box

Daily Mail:

Ajero

Daily Record:

Ajero

Daily Mirror:

Protagonist

The Star:

Protagonist