November 09 / 21.00 Kempton (AW)

21.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet London Sprint Series (Final) Handicap (Series Final – Qualified horses Only)

  • Prize money: £41232
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Unibet London Sprint Series (Final) Handicap (Series Final – Qualified horses Only)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 838732 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Losing run beginning to mount up but he has yet to run a bad race on AW this year, most recently when picked off late by the reopposing Aramis Grey over C&D last week; 5lb better off for a neck and there is no obvious reason why he won't make another bold bid.
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3rd

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Apollo One

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.

16/1

2nd

3

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

A very popular winner of this race (soft) last year, following some staunch efforts in top 6f handicaps; was back in familiar territory when a close second of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (about 5f, good) in September, as he had been 12 months ago, and a bold bid is very much on the cards.

11/2

1

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Apollo One

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Has gone close in a host of top sprint handicaps, including when beaten a nose in a strong running of this race 12 months ago; he'd be a leading contender in that sort of form but this season has been underwhelming and he faded into last of nine in a Listed race three weeks ago; needs a revival.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 372411 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has a fine strike-rate and she comes here chasing a quick hat-trick, with her Chelmsford win being followed by a narrow defeat of Apollo One here last week (strong finish); 5lb penalty takes her into uncharted territory but she can't be ruled out in her current form.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 212221 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Turf winner for the Charltons in May and he has made good progress for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Carlisle and over C&D; the latter win came in a good Topspeed figure and a 4lb rise doesn't look insurmountable.
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1st

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 York

Aphelios

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Aphelios

10st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Overcame a wide trip to score at Kempton (AW) last week, benefiting from the return to this grade and belated step up to 7f; now 3-6 in Class 4 events and remains unexposed at this distance; 5lb penalty is largely offset by Frederick Larson's useful claim; respected.

6/1

Form: 295023 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win of the year but he has been placed in races won by Ivasecret and Aramis Grey on his last two starts; conditions no problem but others look stronger for win purposes.
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2nd

3

(5)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Yet to score in 2022 but he's knocking on the door, edged out when runner-up in 6f Lingfield handicap eight days ago; he's firmly in the picture off the same mark.

2/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Prominent racer; on a losing run but he has slipped down the weights and recent efforts have been encouraging; might face competition for the lead this time but capable of a big effort.

4/1

Form: 526013 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Developed into a smart sprinter as a 3yo and he has continued the good work this year, finishing second in Listed company in May and winning a Yarmouth handicap in good style in September; latest C&D third was right up with his best efforts, held up in a race not run to suit, and he holds solid claims back in a handicap.
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6th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

12/1

3

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

First Folio

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

7yo who has run some good races in defeat this season, finishing third of 17 at Ripon (6f, good to firm) in August and 3l second of five at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last time; this front-runner can make a bold bid.

8/1

Form: 118023 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Rated just 55 when joining this yard and he has made fine strides this year, winning seven times; beaten off a 2lb lower mark here three weeks ago (7f) and connections may hold stronger claims with Aphelios.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

10/1

Form: 62U281 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW, mainly over 7f but showing 6f was no issue with a comfortable success over C&D four weeks ago; only a neck in front of Intervention on that occasion but he had a wide trip and was idling having looked to put the race to bed 1f out; stall 12 not ideal today but he's still favourably handicapped.
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9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 450115 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a fine autumn, winning 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and York last month and then running well over C&D last week (behind a couple of today's rivals) when dropped in from a wide draw and having to wait for a gap in the straight; should be competitive once again.
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7th

10

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten behind Dark Thirty and others at York (6f, good) last time but his high draw proved to be a negative; won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he could bounce back today and be involved.

9/1

10th

17

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with close third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month then snapped a losing run when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm); there's still mileage in his mark judged on old form (including two C&D wins); chance.

14/1

1st

12

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Strike Red

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On lengthy losing but he's a smart handicapper on his day and he returned from five months off with a good third at Newcastle (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he remains well treated on his second in the Stewards' Cup last August; interesting contender.

6/1

50/1

Form: 219600 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark for the Gosdens at Chelmsford in July but he has suffered four comprehensive defeats for his new yard, most recently behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week; drawn wide and lots to prove.
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10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

Form: 240421 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year; better than ever when winning a 5f handicap at Ascot 39 days ago (third win of the campaign) and he should remain competitive despite a 5lb rise.
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4th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Regained the winning thread at Ripon (5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut when 5lb lower and rider took off 7lb; this seems a harder task but he remains well treated on peak form and is a dual winner at Goodwood; enters calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Dream Composer

8st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner down the years for James Evans; drew a blank in 2025 but runner-up twice off marks in the 90s, including reappearance, so well treated starting out for Tony Carroll (same owners); interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

14/1

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Dream Composer

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Evans

Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and twice went close over C&D earlier this year (good); versatile ground-wise; he's gone off the boil more recently but perhaps the first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) and the return to this track will prompt a revival; on a reduced mark.

12/1

11th
5 (1)

6/1

Form: 064544 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off a 3lb higher mark last October; ran creditably over C&D last week but he did finish behind two of today's rivals on that occasion and more will be required today.
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25/1

Form: 2-1136 CD

Last run: 228 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Began 2022 with two course wins (7f and then 6f) but he came up short in a hot handicap when last seen in March; up against it back from a break.
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6th

5

(5)

27th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On the downgrade since returning from eight months off and is now 13lb lower than when winning early last year; the drop from 1m should help, given a go in a second-time visor, but others are more likely.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

1st Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

led

8/1

5th

5

(8)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Williams

Both course wins have come over 1m, but he is just as effective over shorter trips and has dropped 9lb lower than when gaining his latest success at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) just over a year ago; not at his best in four starts since returning from 228 days off in November, though.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £24.68
Tricast £88.84
Trifecta £114.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Aphelios

RP Ratings:

Apollo One

SPOTLIGHT:

First Folio

TOPSPEED:

Tolstoy

The Times:

Strike Red

The Sun:

Tiger Crusade

Daily Mail:

Aramis Grey

Telegraph:

Total Commitment

D Express:

Aphelios

Daily Mirror:

Aphelios

The Star:

Aphelios

Daily Record:

Aphelios

The Guardian:

Apollo One

NEWMARKET:

First Folio