October 26 / 16.50 Kempton (AW)

16.50

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Classified Claiming Stakes

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Classified Claiming Stakes

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 554640

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has been beaten 9l or more in six of his seven starts, last of 15 in a Yarmouth handicap (6f) last week; makes no appeal back on AW.
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11th

9

(4)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Didn't get home behind Bungle Bay over C&D 17 days ago and his best efforts have come over 6f; could prove vulnerable late on once again.

14/1

5th

11

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual 6f winner; bred to be as effective back at 7f and looks interesting on classified debut with reappearance under his belt.

16/1

6th

5

(1)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 6lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice off higher marks on Polytrack (6f) in the autumn of 2022 but he's drawn a blank since and has finished out the back at Chelmsford in his last two starts; down the list.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 36002- D

Last run: 483 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who was second in a C&D handicap on his last run but that was back in June 2021 and this frequent slow-starter has something to prove with regular headgear missing on his comeback; best watched unless market is persuasive.
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8th

5

(6)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a three-year losing spell; well below best in two runs for new stable this winter; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

9th

3

(2)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: John Butler

Dual AW winner (6f/7f) but his last success was almost three years ago and he made a low-key start for this yard at Lingfield (6f) last month; that was after a lengthy absence but he's been well held in his last four runs and needs a major upturn in form; change of headgear.

8/1

8th

1

(1)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: John Butler

Effective over C&D, placed off a 9lb higher mark here in January when trained by Simon Pearce; he's been given a real chance by the handicapper and he's one to take seriously starting out for John Butler.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 688569

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f winner in 2021 but he's yet to hit top form this season and was laboured on Tapeta on his recent return from a break; has quite a bit to prove and he's faded in two previous runs at this trip; tongue-tie added.
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10th

10

(2)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Seneca Chief

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Six-time winner but all at 5f and he's struggled to recapture his best form this year, at 5f and 6f.

14/1

5th

1

(1)

16th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Seneca Chief

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Dual 5f winner in 2021 but not so good this season; closer four starts ago when wearing cheekpieces (kept since) for the first time and perked up again somewhat when tongue-tie was added in a C&D claimer for latest start, but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

3rd

3

(3)

26th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Seneca Chief

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

slowly away, in rear, pushed along and headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

9/1

Form: 526026

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in a couple of 5f novice events and wasn't beaten far after taking a strong hold in a C&D handicap last time; represents in-form yard and has possibilities if he can settle better on this switch to a claimer.
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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

Form: 439386 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Completed a 5f/6f four-timer on turf in July 2021, but he's drawn a blank since and has been well held on Polytrack and Tapeta in his last two starts; AW record now stands at 1-19 and others are preferred.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-8890

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Useful 7f/1m winner (turf/Polytrack) for Roger Varian but he's offered little in four runs for his current yard this season, beating only one home at Windsor (1m) in last two starts; now drops into a claimer but has plenty to prove on this switch to sprinting.
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4th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Beau Jardine

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All three wins on turf came on soft/heavy; it's been a while since his last success but he may be able to exploit this plummeting mark when he gets his conditions.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Beau Jardine

10st 5lb

J: Miss Arabella Fox

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Last two wins have come over C&D and he is 13lb lower than for the latest in May 2024 (0-24 since); has won fresh in the past and has run well on good to firm ground, but a softer surface suits him better.

16/1

5th

13

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Beau Jardine

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

His losing run is gathering momentum but he was back near his recent best when second of ten over 6f here four weeks ago; no problem with the return to 7f but others appeal more for win purposes.

11/1

Form: 247726 C BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 24 starts was in January 2021 but that came over 7f at this track; has a mixed record this year but he's had some near misses and was a creditable second at Epsom on his penultimate run; leading claims if he can recapture that form and this drop back to 6f should be fine; hood removed.
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2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:32 Yarmouth

Starshiba

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Eight-time winner on AW and 0-24 on turf but he went very close off his lower turf mark at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) one week ago; same mark here and must have claims in search of his turf breakthrough.

15/8

2nd

1

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:12 Nottingham

Starshiba

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Last nine starts on AW; ended a losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m) in December but that set up for his closing style and he's not really threatened in four runs since, latterly at Kempton (7f) 113 days ago; can race off his lower turf mark today but others are more persuasive.

8/1

Form: 357066 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner over this trip but her last success was almost a year ago and she's struggled in three of her last four runs; has something to prove and this looks tough on the figures.
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4th

7

(7)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Camachess

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

In good order this winter, including a 6f win at Southwell last month (Class 6 for amateur riders); ran right up to her recent best at Southwell 11 days ago but this looks a stronger race.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camachess

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

towards rear, headway from 2f out, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon led clearly, kept on but headed towards finish

14/1

11

(12)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camachess

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent

8/1

Form: 996660

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden with low-level form and he struggled over this trip at Brighton last time; has plenty to find at the weights on this return to AW and can only be watched; first-time blinkers.
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9th

9

(1)

26th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Rules Of Order

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John Bridger

midfield, pushed along and weakened over 2f out

40/1

13th

16

(13)

13th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

12:55 Brighton

Rules Of Order

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John Bridger

pressed leader, pushed along and briefly led over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

6th

8

(6)

30th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Epsom

Rules Of Order

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Bridger

led narrowly, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £20.52
Trifecta £289.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Starshiba

POSTDATA:

Under Curfew

The Guardian:

Alfred Cove

The Star:

Camachess

RP Ratings:

Starshiba

The Times:

Starshiba

Telegraph:

Starshiba

Daily Mail:

Starshiba

D Express:

Starshiba

The Sun:

Starshiba

Daily Record:

Starshiba

Daily Mirror:

Under Curfew