October 12 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £5616
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 221289 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Early handicap form reads well but he's hard to support given he's finished weakly the last twice; had short break; Neil Callan bids to go one better than three previous goes on him.
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7th

3

(8)

19th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Aguaplano

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Marco Botti

Back to form with a bang when rewarding good support over C&D in October and even better when placed here twice since; first--time cheekpieces worn when third 12 days are retained; another prominent showing is likely.

7/2

3rd

11

(8)

7th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Aguaplano

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Marco Botti

Back to form with a bang when rewarding good support over C&D in October and bettered that form when chasing home the reopposing Aussie Banker here the following month; meets that rival on 7lb better terms now; cheekpieces added; makes the shortlist.

7/1

11/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 401110 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Turf wins two, three and four came in a row this summer and he raced too freely before not getting the breaks in Racing League contest at Windsor last time (was also struck into); yet to fire on AW but has clearly improved since last tackling it; has rail draw.
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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

13/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: -62324

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Positives to take from each of last four starts; will benefit from returning to 1m having gone down narrowly at Sandown and been left poorly placed at Ascot (both 7f); Adam Farragher's 5lb claim is an added bonus.
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3rd

6

(9)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Majestic Fighter

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

raced wide, in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, rallied and went third inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

4th

4

(10)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Majestic Fighter

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

in rear towards near side, pushed along over 3f out, kept on well from over 1f out, not reach leaders, did well in the circumstances

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

4th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Sandown

Majestic Fighter

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

prominent, pushed along over 3f out, edged left over 2f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on well, just denied

5/2

Form: -24570

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole AW run saw him win first time out at two; has shown very little in two runs for new yard, following a gelding operation, and has stamina to prove in this.
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5

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Aristobulus

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Made all in small-field novice handicap hurdle at Southwell (2m4f, heavy; comfortably off 6lb lower) four weeks ago, adding to his Flat wins; possibilities provided he's just as effective over fences; tongue-tie applied.

4/1

1st

6

28th Nov 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:40 Southwell

Aristobulus

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

made all, going best before 2 out, ridden and hung left approaching last, kept on well run-in, eased towards finish, comfortably

20/1

4th

7

17th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Huntingdon

Aristobulus

10st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

set good pace, pushed along after 3 out, headed before 2 out, pecked on landing 2 out, weakened run-in

12/1

Form: 234541 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in other division to George Morland at Lingfield 22 days ago (time 0.44s slower); will do well to adopt such a prominent position from the widest stall; up 2lb.
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2nd

2

(3)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in 2023 but better known as a 7f performer now; safely held over that trip here on last two appearances and needs to up his game.

7/1

7th

2

(2)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in October before a good second at Southwell the following month; no impact after a slow start here on Boxing Day but that was against a pace bias and he still looks on a workable mark; dangerous if he can bounce back.

8/1

Form: 403212 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Gone from strength to strength last three starts, second to next-time-out winner on AW then breakthrough win and very narrow defeat on turf; can race off the same mark as last time (is due a 2lb rise) and ought to be bang there.
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7th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Jade Country

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John & Rhys Flint

slowly into stride, took keen hold, towards rear

33/1

5th

11

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chepstow

Jade Country

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and he came in last of 15 in 7f handicap here two weeks ago; he needs this longer trip to spark a resurgence.

16/1

15th

10

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Jade Country

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Tumbled down the weights last year and there have been no signs of an imminent revival in three runs back; can't be recommended.

50/1

Form: 347531 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Appreciated returning to this venue 26 days ago, winning with a bit in hand (1m); 3lb rise is undermined by 5lb claim of Callum Hutchinson and he should go well from stall 2.
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6th

3

(3)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Love Dreams

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Blake

Won twice this year and on the premises on last two outings; huge majority of his AW races have been on Polytrack but he's 2-2 at Wolverhampton, albeit in a claimer and seller (2019 and 2021); stamina beyond 1m (unconvincing in both attempts) may be more of a worry.

16/1

7th

3

(13)

9th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Dreams

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Blake

Game effort to win a C&D handicap in September; another solid run here four weeks ago and returning to Class 5 company in his favour; might prove vulnerable to an improver.

16/1

7th

7

(2)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Michael Blake

towards rear, headway and prominent when pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on final 110yds (jockey said gelding suffered interference at the start)

9/1

Form: 02-066

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Smart form at two and big run here to sign off 3yo campaign; things haven't gone his way this time around and Benoit De La Sayette will need to settle him now back over further.
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7th

3

(1)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:18 Lingfield (AW)

Huddleton Mac

9st 11lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win came in 2020 when with previous stable; made the frame on debut for this yard but has not built on that effort; however, revival is possible off current mark.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

13:43 Lingfield (AW)

Huddleton Mac

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Well treated on his best 7f-1m form for Hughie Morrison but hasn't clicked yet for this yard, again down the field at Kempton last time; falling in the weights but needs a revival.

20/1

8th

3

(6)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Huddleton Mac

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Charlie Wallis

Well treated on his best 7f-1m Polytrack form for Hughie Morrison but has got progressively worse in three runs since joining this stable; 5f was probably too sharp last time but others still have less to prove.

16/1

14/1

Form: 127326 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Course winner at two and ran away with amateur riders' race at Sandown this July; rock solid three of next four starts before second home on his side at Newmarket 25 days ago; not ruled out.
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5th

11

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Maysong

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Maysong

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Newmarket (July)

Maysong

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

10th
5 (11)
Just Amber

14/1

Form: 441148 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Good run of form came to a halt in Class 2 a fortnight ago (sent off favourite) and stall 11 is a blow given she normally leads or sits handy.
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5

(4)

19th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

20:35 Windsor

Just Amber

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won two fast-ground 1m handicaps on turf last summer and better than ever on her seasonal return when arriving late to land a fillies' handicap (1m) on Lingfield AW; drawn wide when never dangerous after a 5lb rise at Kempton; this mark could be an issue.

11/2

9th

9

(13)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Just Amber

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

reluctant to load, took keen hold, steadied start, towards rear

11/2

1st

4

(3)

26th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Just Amber

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Two wins over 1m on turf last summer, making all on the second occasion; the handicapper appeared to have caught up afterwards but she has claims if returning at her best; 0-9 on AW but fully effective on Polytrack.

6/1

12/1

Form: 731-00 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Newbury novice win to sign off juvenile campaign; reappearance at Royal Ascot (wide) and Pontefract run 27 days ago (following a gelding operation; raced freely) can be excused to a point; hood needs to focus him.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

Form: 709011 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won on 3yo debut for Henry Candy and 2-2 since returning to Amy Murphy from France; 5lb higher than last time and stall 13 won't be easy to overcome.
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7th

3

(1)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

George Morland

10st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Seemed to benefit from going over 1m2f (and this new headgear combination) when runner-up here two starts back and fared less well back in trip at Chelmsford on Thursday, though the draw didn't help; others preferred kept to 1m.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Chelmsford (AW)

George Morland

9st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

towards rear

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Yarmouth

George Morland

10st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time AW winner who scored off 10lb higher at Southwell (1m) last November but he's not finished closer than sixth in his seven runs since; turf record now stands at 0-13 and he has questions to answer at this new trip; tongue-tie added.

16/1

13th
13 (10)
Ebtihaaj

10/1

Form: 9-33

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Breaks between first three races, finishing third at Newbury and Southwell this year; looks set to appreciate returning to 1m but opening mark doesn't look a gimme.
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13th

13

(10)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Ebtihaaj

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

slowly into stride, took keen hold, in rear throughout

10/1

3rd

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Ebtihaaj

9st 7lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Brian Meehan

prominent, disputed lead after 2f, led clearly over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, well held final furlong, no match for first two

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 313360

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Didn't fare so well the last twice but slipped two ago and took a keen hold before meeting some trouble in Racing League contest last time; some of his earlier form reads well; stall 12 is enough to swerve him in this.
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9th

7

(9)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:45 Doncaster

Sip And Smile

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, raced centre, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway when groups merged over 1f out, made no impression

14/1

14th

3

(12)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sip And Smile

9st 9lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: George Boughey

prominent on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

12th

9

(5)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sip And Smile

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Boughey

took keen hold, prominent on outer, ridden and weakened over 1f out

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £131.00
Straight Forecast £109.03
Tricast £859.35
Trifecta £1696.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jade Country

SPOTLIGHT:

Majestic Fighter

TOPSPEED:

George Morland

Daily Express:

Huddleton Mac

Daily Record:

Love Dreams

The Times:

Jade Country

The Guardian:

Jade Country

Daily Mirror:

Jade Country

The Sun:

Jade Country

The Star:

Jade Country

RP Ratings:

Majestic Fighter

Daily Mail:

Majestic Fighter

NEWMARKET:

George Morland

Telegraph:

George Morland