November 18 / 16.10 Kempton (AW)

16.10

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

Form: 68-084

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his best form, including over C&D, but he's still a maiden after 12 starts and has been beaten 5l or more in his last seven runs; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Super Den

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: T J Kent

Third at Chelmsford three weeks ago but that's more his scene, with all three career wins coming on the AW; 0-13 on turf.

20/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Super Den

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: T J Kent

in rear

10/1

6th

12

(11)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Super Den

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: T J Kent

slowly away

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-1036

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
11-1 winner on her handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in September; has mixed record in three runs since but she finished close up at Chelmsford (1m) on her penultimate and wasn't disgraced after a slow start over C&D three weeks ago; still unexposed at this trip and could make a big impact if she can break better than last time.
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6th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D scorer but she came in a below-par fifth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 16 days ago; she could bounce back though with Oisin Murphy now up.

4/1

8

(13)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Handy sort who has gained all six wins over 7f/1m on the AW; back off her last winning mark and probably needed her Kempton return 12 days ago after 405 days off, but she will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.

12/1

12

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charlie Johnston

All six wins have been on AW including over C&D; only 1lb higher than for her last success but she returns after 405 days off and this is competitive on her comeback; down the list.

20/1

Form: -02019

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a bang when 28-1 winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in September but he added another major blip to his record when tailed off at Brighton last month; that was on soft ground but he needs to bounce back again after that and others are more convincing.
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10th

7

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, most recently from off the pace over C&D last month; not in same form on either 8.6f start at Wolverhampton since, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace (in refitted blinkers) to run down Von Krolock in a 7f apprentices' handicap at Southwell (10-1) on penultimate start; only eighth (King Of Speed fourth) over C&D subsequently; 4lb higher now, with a different claiming rider booked.

11/2

8th

12

(12)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 3lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Successful in 0-55 apprentice event under Myla Coppins at Southwell (7f) last week, taking AW record to 6-45; this is a slightly better race but he escapes a penalty; dual C&D scorer; respected.

9/2

4th
10 (10)
Solanna

9/1

Form: 116858 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row over C&D in March before landing the hat-trick at Nottingham (1m2f) in April; his form really took off during that spell but he's been well held in last four starts and latest was back at this track (1m) last month; others preferred.
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2nd

3

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Solanna

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

Nine wins to his name, including C&D, and just 1lb higher than for March's narrow Kempton success (1m3f); two creditable efforts have followed but he could use the ground drying out if he is to add to his tally.

9/2

3rd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Solanna

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Ridden by Rossa Ryan (now on Kurios Lady) on last two starts, prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f) before a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f); they were on AW and he ran only once on turf last year, when a respectable third off this mark at Haydock (1m2f, good) last July but he needs better than that.

7/2

Form: 0-7671 CD

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6yo who recorded his fifth AW win when landing a Wolverhampton seller (7f, Tapeta) in his final run in the spring; regular cheekpieces are missing back in a handicap after 203 days off but he's 3lb lower than for his C&D win last autumn and needs a close look in market.
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Verdict Starting price

0

9

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Motawaafeq

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold

11/2

1st

10

(4)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Pontefract

Motawaafeq

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

made all, pushed along and increased tempo over 2f out, faced challenge 1f out, kept on well inside final 110yds, gamely

8/1

1st

4

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Motawaafeq

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, made all, went clear after 1f, much reduced lead over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

6/1

Form: 450912 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Got back in the groove when making all off a reduced mark over C&D last month and he backed that up with a good second behind an improver at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last Saturday; goes back up in grade but he's a big player again off same mark as last time and his last two runs have been under Tyrese Cameron.
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8th

6

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Always Fearless

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; has something to prove again and he has form figures of 5097 at Bath.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always Fearless

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals over C&D last month; reportedly never travelled when disappointing at Lingfield since; capable of bouncing back in this field.

10/1

12/1

Form: 505093

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; can miss the break but he made some good late headway when 3l third of nine over C&D last month; has rejoined Simon Dow since and he could be dangerous if he gets a good pace and some luck.
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5th

4

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

All three wins gained here, doing well to overcome pace bias on Saturday (7f); the other two wins came over this trip and he's not handicapped out of it under a 5lb penalty.

11/4

1st

4

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

towards rear

6/1

4th

8

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

Both wins have come over C&D and he's reached the frame here in his last three runs; wasn't far behind Harry The Haggler when third last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

9/2

Form: 262704 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had a near miss over C&D in August but he's not come close to that form since and is now 0-36 since his last win five years ago.
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7th

3

(4)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dourado

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Proved some ability remains when 20-1 second in 1m Lingfield handicap in September but this very inconsistent veteran has been back in the doldrums again since.

33/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Kempton (AW)

Dourado

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened from 2f out

25/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Kempton (AW)

Dourado

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

25/1

13/2

Form: 321457 CD

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hit a personal best RPR when forging clear in a C&D handicap in July but he was well below that form in his final two runs during the summer; now returns to Polytrack but he's still 3lb higher than for last win and has a bit to prove after a break; market should guide.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(3)

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:55 Sandown

Silastar

9st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders

10/1

7th

14

(8)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Silastar

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won here (1m) but his two successes in the meantime came over 1m2f on turf in the spring of last year; now 5lb lower than for the latest of those and stepping back up in trip may suit; each-way claims.

20/1

16/1

Form: 622908 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First past the post (subsequently demoted to second) at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in July but he's lost his way on turf in last three starts; his last two wins have come at this track (7f/1m) but he needs to turn things around back on AW; regular blinkers are removed.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Fitzrovia

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Tim Vaughan

Multiple winner, including twice here, for Ed de Giles; successful on turf for Deborah Faulkner when last seen three months ago; likely player provided he remains in similar form on debut for Tim Vaughan.

8/1

1st

3

(4)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:00 Windsor

Fitzrovia

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Deborah Faulkner

Fine on this sort of ground for Ed de Giles but has looked on the downgrade during a limited campaign for his current yard this time; again no sign of the blinkers worn all of last year.

12/1

9th

10

(12)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Fitzrovia

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Deborah Faulkner

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

40/1

16/1

Form: /1-398 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Recorded his third AW win when scoring at Southwell (1m, Fibresand) last March but he's had only three runs since and has been well below form in last two; has something to prove and he's still 2lb higher than for last win.
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10th

5

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Peruvian Summer

11st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: John Stimpson

Three-time winner on the Flat but no win since 2021; struggled off lowly marks last year and has left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career.

100/1

11th

11

(10)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Peruvian Summer

10st 7lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

50/1

9th

10

(9)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peruvian Summer

10st 4lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

Three AW wins, on Fibresand and Tapeta elsewhere but having a slow time of it over a variety of trips in 2023; continues best watched.

40/1

14/1

Form: 601047

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f claimer (very soft) in France this spring but she was well held in her final three runs for Francois Monfort; changed hands for 14,000euros in July; overall record now stands at 1-17 and she has some questions to answer on return for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

8th

3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, in rear, steady headway when towards near side from 2f out, kept on and went third towards finish, never dangerous

8/1

Form: -49894

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice for previous yard, at 6f/7f; only his second run in a visor when creditable fourth over this trip at Brighton in September after racing keenly; 1lb lower here but he's light on AW experience and has a tough draw back on Polytrack.
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9th

4

(4)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Bhubezi

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Chamings

All wins at up to 1m, the most recent in June; couple of poor efforts since, including over C&D; still has something to prove at 1m2f.

25/1

6th

4

(8)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Bhubezi

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Chamings

Ended a long losing run when scoring at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in June but he was beaten a long way in his follow-up bid at Brighton (1m2f); now drops back at this trip but he's not easy to predict and has always been more potent on turf (0-9 on AW); down the list.

12/1

8th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:55 Brighton

Bhubezi

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Chamings

Has hit form lately, going down by a neck here (1m, good) in May and going one better at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) last month; well held in one previous attempt over this far, but recent efforts suggest he is worth another go; respected from 4lb higher.

9/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £27.05
Tricast £333.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Always Fearless

The Times:

Silastar

The Sun:

Motawaafeq

The Guardian:

Solanna

NEWMARKET:

Super Den

Daily Mail:

River Wharfe

TOPSPEED:

Dourado

Telegraph:

Silastar

Daily Record:

Motawaafeq

RP Ratings:

Always Fearless

POSTDATA:

Always Fearless

D Express:

Always Fearless

Daily Mirror:

Always Fearless

The Star:

Always Fearless