November 28 / 15.15 Kempton (AW)

15.15

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2916
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 432300 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Defied higher marks twice on AW in 2021; has made the frame several times this year; form dipped sharply the last twice, however, and seems to have gone off the boil.
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2nd

8

(14)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time AW scorer; only 1-37 on turf and the success was six years ago; not exactly a compelling profile but he holds a fighting chance at the weights in this grade; usually runs in handicaps.

9/2

6th

4

(7)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

4-23 on AW but just 1-36 on turf; don't have to go too far back to find form that would give him solid claims and this might not take much winning.

9/1

5th

4

(10)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Thrave

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

The last four of his five wins have been on AW; only 1-35 on the grass and didn't offer much back on turf at Redcar (7f, good to firm).

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: -47305

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
None too consistent since her 5f success in summer 2021; however, ran respectably over C&D last winter and looks well treated off 9lb lower back here; returns from three-month break; one to consider.
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6th

5

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:34 Goodwood

Kensington Agent

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Running well on the AW before collecting with a bit in hand at Bath two weeks ago (extended 5f; firm); likely to run well again off just 3lb higher and she has form with give underfoot.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:40 Bath

Kensington Agent

8st 13lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Done most racing and winning on the AW but has a victory and a third to her name in two starts here and handles fast ground; consistent round Wolverhampton of late and, while there's little wiggle room off this mark, she needs considering.

7/2

1st

3

(1)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:40 Bath

Kensington Agent

8st 13lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Done most racing and winning on the AW but has a victory and a third to her name in two starts here and handles fast ground; consistent round Wolverhampton of late and, while there's little wiggle room off this mark, she needs considering.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 674355

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who caught the eye on last turf outing and has performed respectably on AW since; first win is possible if he takes well to new headgear (visor replaces the blinkers worn since August).
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

prominent, outpaced and pushed along over 2f out, dropped to last and ridden over 1f out, no chance inside final furlong

33/1

3rd

5

(4)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Gallagher

towards rear

7/1

5th

10

(1)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Maiden who has mostly been running well at 6f and 7f since October and is back near the ceiling for this after running well in a Southwell classified in January (6f); has course form, too; on the premises.

4/1

9/2

Form: 857875

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who shaped well in first-time blinkers over C&D 26 days ago, leaving the impression he'd have been placed but for being hampered; possibilities off a reduced mark in the retained blinds.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

6th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Kempton (AW)

Dashing Rat

9st 5lb

J: Collen Storey

T: William Stone

prominent, in touch with leaders from over 5f out, shaken up from over 2f out, soon some headway, ridden when prominent inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

4th

9

(3)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Dashing Rat

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Stone

towards rear

9/2

Form: -49894 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-5 for new yard this year, most recently 66-1 fourth at Brighton 11 weeks ago; however, has a good chance if building on that last effort; sole handicap win came off 7lb higher (7f, turf).
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Verdict Starting price

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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5/1

Form: 002-24 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has shown he retains ability since returning from 16-month absence, finishing second in 6f claimer here then fourth in 7f handicap at Lingfield; remains on last winning mark; enters calculations.
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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

Form: 588057

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-6 for current stable; penultimate effort was mildly encouraging but failed to build on it last time (back over 7f); all wins remain at 6f; others preferred.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: 099

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante who has no form claims, having failed to beat a rival in three novice races; needs a massive step forward.
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13th

14

(9)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Beaconsfield

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John Best & Karen Jewell

Failed to beat a rival in three novice races and came eighth of 11 at Kempton (7f; 125-1) on last week's handicap debut, all on AW this autumn; hooded last three; bred to stay but needs a transformation.

40/1

8th

11

(11)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Lady Beaconsfield

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: John Best & Karen Jewell

slowly away, switched right soon after start, always towards rear

33/1

9th

9

(2)

10th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Beaconsfield

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John Best & Karen Jewell

led early, headed and prominent after 1f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

100/1

Form: 740383

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; placed twice over 1m in the summer, including at Haydock (Class 4) on last appearance; shapes as if this return to 7f will suit; has a fighting chance dropped two grades.
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11th

13

(4)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alvediston

9st 4lb

J: Collen Storey

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Placed three times this year, including on Tapeta, but well beaten on last month's Kempton return (7f, Polytrack) from 114 days off and is now 0-11; something to find.

14/1

10

(14)

16th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Alvediston

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Maiden who ran well from the front in a better race than this at Haydock in August (1m) but has a mixed record overall and was well held over 7f on Kempton AW 18 days ago.

14/1

9th

5

(10)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Alvediston

9st 10lb

J: Collen Storey

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced in second

13/2

11/4

Form: -86701 D

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Absent since landing a gamble in 6f AW contest at Wolverhampton in July (returned from a three-month layoff on that occasion); still well handicapped on peak form and has won over 7f; respected, especially if the money comes for him again.
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3rd

8

(4)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

Seas Of Elzaam

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Has been threatening in 0-50 company of late; hasn't won for a long time and doesn't always find as much as looks likely but he'll rightly be popular once more.

7/2

2nd

9

(10)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Seas Of Elzaam

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Most recent win in July 2022; had a disconcerting year in 2024 but back in better form now and a close third over C&D last month came in a stronger classified than this; widest draw but good form claims.

7/2

3rd

11

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Seas Of Elzaam

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

midfield

100/30

Form: 956187 C

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Came up short in Class 5 events the last twice; has a record of 3-4 in Class 6 handicaps on AW, the most recent success at Lingfield (narrowly off 1lb lower) in August; interesting back in this grade.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Dollar

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out

6/1

7th

6

(10)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Kempton (AW)

Silver Dollar

10st 11lb

J: Mr George Eddery

T: Robert Eddery

held up in rear

7/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Dollar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robert Eddery

Last two wins came off slightly higher marks; hinted at a return to form in C&D event four days ago, beaten just under 3l into seventh; possibilities if building on that effort.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £169.40
Straight Forecast £146.65
Tricast £1384.47
Trifecta £1813.80

Selections

RP Ratings:

Dashing Rat

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Boots

Telegraph:

Seas Of Elzaam

The Star:

Paddy K

The Times:

Dashing Rat

The Guardian:

Dashing Rat

D Express:

Dashing Rat

Daily Mirror:

Dashing Rat

POSTDATA:

Desert Boots

Daily Mail:

Desert Boots

The Sun:

Seas Of Elzaam

Daily Record:

Seas Of Elzaam