September 02 / 19.55 Kempton (AW)

19.55

Standard To Slow

Bodymould Mattresses Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots And London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5616
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Bodymould Mattresses Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots And London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2/4/25 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Did well in staying handicaps in 2019 for Sir Mark Prescott, one of his wins over C&D; seen only four times for current connections and had wind surgery this April but he's been close to his old form in two runs at Lingfield this summer (hampered behind Country Pyle on latest); cheekpieces (last tried in 2019) return but it was in a visor that he gained his last two wins; strong each-way player if the headgear is okay.
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16th

7

(1)

9th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Goodwood

Blame It On Sally

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

midfield, stumbled after 2f, towards rear after 7f, pushed along and no impression from 3f out, bled from the nose (vet said gelding bled from the nose)

11/2

1st

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Blame It On Sally

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Alan King

midfield, ridden and headway over 2f out, challenging over 1f out, sustained battle with runner-up final furlong, kept on strongly and led final strides

8/1

5th

9

(1)

11th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Blame It On Sally

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Alan King

held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden when hung left and not clear run inside final furlong, kept on

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6-4132 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to King George winner Pyledriver; upped to 1m6f when asserting late on in a maiden at Goodwood in June; good places since in handicaps at Newbury (1m5f) and Lingfield (2m, AW debut) and she looks set for another very prominent finish.
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6th

4

(1)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket

Country Pyle

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/1

3rd

2

(8)

12th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Country Pyle

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

midfield, not clear run but pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, went third inside final furlong

3/1

2nd

4

(8)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Country Pyle

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

held up in behind leaders, headway and pushed along over 2f out, ridden and made strong challenge over 1f out, led narrowly from over 1f out, sustained battle with winner final furlong, headed final strides

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3-4105

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well suited by the move up to 1m6f when a tenacious winner on his handicap debut at Sandown in May; failed to fire on soft at Haydock next time and although he ran creditably on AW debut at Chelmsford (1m6f) latest, that was good enough for only fifth of seven; dropped 2lb and upped 2f.
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5th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Duty Bound

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Flat winner in UK and has won twice over hurdles at 2m4f for this yard; won on chasing debut at this track over 2m4f in 2024 but fell on only chase run since; poor on Flat and hurdles last two runs, but not dismissed.

14/1

8

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

Duty Bound

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Flavin

Hurdle/chase winner; fell over fences in October and finished last on his return to the Flat in March, so current wellbeing is an issue.

10/1

10/1

Form: 57-982

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-4 for John Gosden and 0-3 for Ben James; more competitive again when second for new trainer at Windsor (11.4f) on latest outing, following wind surgery and with both hood and tongue-tie first time, but that was a four-runner race and this demands more; unraced beyond 1m4f.
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1st

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Won three times under Sean Bowen (once over C&D) in 2025; well below best on all four appearances this year but has slipped to a good mark and the champion jockey evidently still has faith in him; revival possible.

10/1

6th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Stiletto

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year, off today's mark over C&D on last occasion; out of form on last four outings, however, and a major revival is needed on this second start after wind surgery; tongue-tie (last used in 2024) returns.

20/1

5th

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Versatile sort who won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he's been well held in his last three runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

16/1

Form: 154-64 D

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won on Polytrack (2m Lingfield) and turf (1m6f) in first half of last year; he is 2lb lower than for last win but that's having had wind surgery last July and been tailed off on both starts since (January); it's possible he's come right in the meantime but a note of caution has to be sounded.
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11th

4

(4)

12th Oct 2022

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

General Zoff

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

25/1

8th

9

(2)

16th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

General Zoff

9st 3lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

bumped start, prominent, ridden and outpaced 3f out, weakened from 2f out

20/1

5th

10

(1)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:55 Kempton (AW)

General Zoff

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, short of room when switched left and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

16/1

6/1

Form: 886451

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well down the weights when winning at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) 16 days ago in second-time visor; back up 4lb but still well treated on 2021 form; rarely seen over 2m but a close fourth twice in 2021; case can be made.
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11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

5th

7

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Michael Blake

in rear, some headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon no impression

20/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: -62198

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Irish 1m3f and 1m6f turf wins and he made all over 1m5f on Chelmsford Polytrack in July on third run for this stable; not disgraced since over 2m4f at Goodwood or 2m at Lingfield (AW) but did not totally prove his stamina.
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6th

4

(4)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea Appeal

9st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Faye Bramley

Runner-up off 4lb higher over C&D on his last start but that was back in July 2023 and he now returns for a new yard after a long absence; probably best watched.

16/1

2nd

4

(1)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea Appeal

10st 11lb

J: Mr John Reddington

T: Richard Hughes

led, went clear over 2f out, reduced lead over 1f out, headed and weakened inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 1-121P D

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had an excellent AW campaign last winter and also won at Southwell in April, all at 1m6f-2m; not seen since pulled up at York (good) in May, which prompts some concern.
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15th

3

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:55 Stratford

Phoenix Aquilus

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Seamus Mullins

Still a maiden over jumps and ended up a long way behind when back from a break at Uttoxeter.

10/1

9th

3

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:55 Uttoxeter

Phoenix Aquilus

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Seamus Mullins

Still a maiden over jumps but showed encouraging form last November/December for Seamus Durack; heed the market signals on return from layoff and debut for new yard.

7/1

16/1

Form: 53-080 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Effective at 2m on AW and won at Newbury last October; however, tailed off on first two outings this season and only 11th of 18 when 50-1 for the Northumberland Vase on latest; yard among the winners, so not ruled out.
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9th

7

(7)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Cloud Thunder

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

took keen hold, held up in midfield, lost position and ridden over 2f out, well held over 1f out

16/1

10/1

Form: 617-30 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D win last September off 2lb lower; her three runs since have been one close third (2m, Lingfield AW) in between two flops; player if it's one of her good days.
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10th

7

(11)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

2m 0f 45y

Class 4

17:08 Haydock

Good Soul

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

always towards rear, lost touch over 4f out

16/1

7th

6

(13)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Good Soul

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent about three wide, ridden over 3f out, soon edged left, lost ground from over 1f out

25/1

10th

6

(13)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Good Soul

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway and prominent after 3f, led with one circuit to go, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

6/1

Form: 33-691

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-4 for William Haggas; 20-1 in first-time cheekpieces, surged back to form on third run for new yard when winning a six-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) two weeks ago, leading with a circuit to go under 7lb claimer and always a few lengths clear up the straight; raised 5lb but not fully exposed as a stayer and has to be considered.
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5th

6

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Breccia

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Dual 2m AW winner who took a good-ground selling hurdle in April; slow-starting second under 7lb claimer at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) 12 days ago confirms that she is firmly in the mix.

9/2

2nd

5

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Breccia

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Robert Stephens

Dual AW winner who took a selling hurdle at Exeter (2m2f) in April; placed behind Cherry Cola on only other visit to this track (1m6f) and some encouragement is drawn from her latest Salisbury effort (staying-on fifth); step up in trip in her favour; a possible.

5/1

12th
8 (12)
Aljaryaal

10/1

Form: 132117 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Did very well on the AW between last November and this March (form figures 17213211) and the last two of those wins were over 2m; may have needed the run when last of seven at Chelmsford in July, after 141 days off, but he probably needs to resume his improvement.
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11th

1

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Aljaryaal

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

always towards rear, finished lame (vet said gelding was lame on his left-fore leg)

25/1

12th

8

(12)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Aljaryaal

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

steadied start, always towards rear

10/1

Form: 1563-8

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Nine races (two wins) in France for Christophe Ferland; tailed off in his two runs over hurdles in Ireland and it was the same story here (1m4f; 125-1) one month ago on return to Flat; best watched.
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9th

3

(7)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Got Bright

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Amanda Perrett

Won twice on turf in France (1m1f/10.5f) in France in March 2021, but 0-15 under both codes subsequently; makes his debut for a new yard after 18 months off and this is unlikely to be far enough for him now; watch market.

25/1

9th

3

(7)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Got Bright

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Amanda Perrett

Won twice on turf in France (1m1f/10.5f) in France in March 2021, but 0-15 under both codes subsequently; makes his debut for a new yard after 18 months off and this is unlikely to be far enough for him now; watch market.

25/1

6th

3

(10)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Got Bright

10st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Roberts

in touch with leaders

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.80
Straight Forecast £13.45
Tricast £37.38
Trifecta £74.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Country Pyle

POSTDATA:

Eagle Court

TOPSPEED:

Breccia

The Guardian:

Blame It On Sally

The Times:

Duty Bound

Telegraph:

Sea Appeal

NEWMARKET:

Aljaryaal

The Star:

Breccia

RP Ratings:

Country Pyle

LAMBOURN:

Country Pyle

Daily Mirror:

Country Pyle

Daily Record:

Country Pyle

Daily Mail:

Eagle Court

The Sun:

Eagle Court

Daily Express:

Blame It On Sally