October 12 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 525749 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four wins on turf but yet to convince on AW (peak RPR 55 versus 74 on grass); finished 5l behind Starter For Ten three weeks ago.
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1st

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Holbache

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Multiple sprint winner who runs here for the first time; 3lb higher than when last winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last September; not badly treated on that form but has yet to produce one of his better efforts following a break.

16/1

3rd

3

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Holbache

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Below best at Leicester recently; had won two of his three 6f starts previously but he hasn't run on the AW for over a year and has been better on Polytrack than Tapeta in the past.

7/1

3

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Holbache

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Has returned to 6f for last three races and produced figures of 121; had his race won some way out here four weeks ago (on good) and should go well again despite the 6lb rise.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 926746

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-13, last three efforts most disappointing (started 100-30 and 6-1 first two); tried at up to 1m2f and can only watch back sprinting; has undergone wind surgery and goes without headgear.
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5th

9

(14)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J Larkin

AW winner in UK but soundly beaten in two C&D handicaps lately and needs to find much more.

20/1

6th

12

(12)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

8st 10lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: J Larkin

Kempton AW winner was regressive on turf this year and well held off much higher AW mark over C&D last week when never featuring; dropped 4lb but remains opposable.

20/1

8th

2

(14)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sense Of Security

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J Larkin

took keen hold, held up in rear

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 143356 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seemingly never happy on heavy ground at Sandown four weeks ago but normally gives his running, particularly here (form figures read 22114); can go well from just 1lb above last winning mark.
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6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

1

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Gherkin

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

On a workable mark and versatile regarding ground, but last month's seasonal debut (7f) was very disappointing and he needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing; blinkers refitted.

14/1

Form: -63328

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-7 for the Gosdens; some good runs before a lot went wrong last time (March); changed hands for 36,000gns in July and market check is essential; return to sprinting may suit this strong traveller; goes without blinkers.
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4th

4

(7)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Pluperfect

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Ferguson

hampered start, in rear, pushed along and headway against far rail over 1f out, soon went fourth, kept on final 110yds, not pace to challenge (jockey said filly suffered interference leaving the stalls)

9/1

Form: 498342 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Landed gamble over C&D in December and twice matched that RPR since, including when going down narrowly at Southwell three weeks ago; 3lb rise tempers enthusiasm.
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8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Starter For Ten

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders

12/1

9th

1

(11)

10th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Starter For Ten

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Heavily backed when winning a 6f Kempton handicap last winter; he has often run well in defeat since, including placed efforts on his last two visits to this track; should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

1

(1)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Starter For Ten

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Below par at Kempton the last twice and beaten a long way most recently, but he was drawn wide each time and prior to those he went close over this C&D; has the inside draw now back here and could go well.

11/1

Form: 352602

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Matched peak RPR of 67 when second in novice company last week (50-1) but may not reproduce that form back in a handicap over this extra furlong.
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2nd

4

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:20 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, pressed winner inside final 110yds, kept on

7/2

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins and six runner-up efforts since the end of March; his second here (5.3f) last month was an 8l defeat and although that was behind a very well-handicapped rival, he was well held here yesterday.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:22 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Successful twice, including over 6f here, this summer; runner-up six times otherwise in 2024, most recently over C&D (good) behind an easy winner; proving consistent and again holds a solid chance.

11/4

33/1

Form: 800875

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
125-1 fifth at Wolverhampton last week was a step back in the right direction but it's unlikely to be 24th-time lucky for him.
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8th

7

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joe Ponting

Hasn't been in top form this year and finished eighth of nine over C&D last week; others appeal more.

50/1

8th

6

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Largely poor form since his sole success, which was three years ago.

40/1

8th

11

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Largely unconvincing form since recording sole success, which was three years ago.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 257033 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Much more like it the last twice, finishing third at Lingfield before filling same position from widest stall at Chelmsford; no surprise if going two better at favourite AW track.
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2

(5)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Mixed bag since returning from a 13-month absence in November; met trouble at Lingfield on his penultimate start but did not feature 11 days ago; others look safer.

12/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

Has shaped encouragingly twice here this winter but the bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; losing spell goes back to April 2023.

16/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

Has shaped encouragingly twice here this winter but the bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; losing spell goes back to April 2023.

16/1

16/1

Form: 567165

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Couldn't back up 40-1 Chelmsford win in August but slow starts and racing wide last time didn't help her cause; Ray Dawson is back in the saddle but a few may see this out better.
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10th

4

(1)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thakrah

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Cowell

prominent

20/1

7th

4

(5)

29th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Leicester

Thakrah

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Robert Cowell

in touch with leaders, hung right and weakened from over 1f out

12/1

5

(8)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Thakrah

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Robert Cowell

Sprung a 40-1 surprise over 5f at Chelmsford last summer and she's now rated 3lb lower; that is a result of some poor form since though and she has enough to prove from the widest stall.

16/1

25/1

Form: 8-0790

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hard to be confident given what he did in three starts for Simon Dow and on debut for Jim Boyle 17 days ago, following another break; widest draw is another negative.
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10th

1

(12)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Gosnay Gold

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

ducked left start, raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, ridden and struggling over 2f out, soon beaten

25/1

8/1

Form: 428342

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Joint-best RPR in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over C&D three weeks ago, no match for odds-on favourite but 2l clear of the third; place claims off same mark.
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10th

12

(6)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Dazzerling

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

22-race maiden with a patchy record; likely to come up short once again; non-runner 8.00 Chelmsford Thursday.

33/1

8th

11

(3)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dazzerling

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

led, headed and prominent after 2f

14/1

Form: 251132 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won first two handicaps and big run behind gambled-on winner 13 days ago; 2lb rise and wide draw are the negatives; Polytrack debut.
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10th

3

(2)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Brazen Diamond

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Camilla Poulton

midfield

33/1

8th

4

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Brazen Diamond

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Camilla Poulton

always behind

14/1

7th

3

(7)

1st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:45 Brighton

Brazen Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Camilla Poulton

Well treated on her best AW form in 2022 but she missed last year and has struggled at big prices in two runs for new yard (7f, Polytrack) this spring; still unexposed on turf but she has plenty to prove back on grass.

25/1

Non-runners

Brazen Diamond

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £133.00
Straight Forecast £114.04
Tricast £648.33
Trifecta £1240.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Alfred Cove

The Guardian:

Starter For Ten

RP Ratings:

Gherkin

The Star:

Dazzerling

SPOTLIGHT:

Bobby On The Beat

NEWMARKET:

Alfred Cove

The Times:

Alfred Cove

Telegraph:

Alfred Cove

Daily Mail:

Starter For Ten

The Sun:

Starter For Ten

Daily Record:

Starter For Ten

Daily Express:

Gherkin

Daily Mirror:

Gherkin