November 28 / 16.45 Kempton (AW)

16.45

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5616
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3315 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who proved progressive in his first three starts on turf in the summer, culminating in an easy success at Carlisle (7.7f, good) in August, but disappointed when only fifth of 11 on his nursery debut at Ayr (1m, good) in September; could easily bounce back on AW debut and a serious player if he does.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Loyal Touch

9st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner in Britain at up to 1m2f (rating peaked at 93); not at the same level for this yard, including over hurdles; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at the same level for this yard, including two races over hurdles.

50/1

6th

3

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Loyal Touch

10st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at same level for this yard, well beaten over hurdles last twice.

20/1

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2nd
2 (1)
Nap Hand

2/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1452

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Held in his first two starts after making a successful debut in a four-runner Salisbury auction event (6f, good to firm) in June, but having been gelded he bounced back to go down by just a neck on his AW/nursery debut over C&D 12 days ago; up 2lb, but still respected if stepping forward from that effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Nap Hand

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Minor honours over 1m3f/1m4f in his two Flat handicaps this term (his last runs for Alan King) prior to his creditable second 19 days ago for new yard over hurdles; should be a serious player.

3/1

2nd

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Nap Hand

10st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Formerly with Alan King; creditable second at Warwick on latest hurdles start (2m, good) and has since finished third in a 1m4f handicap at Salisbury; stable debut; each-way chance.

9/1

3rd

1

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Nap Hand

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Three Flat wins at up to 1m2f; in the frame twice over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; drops into a 0-80 and should stay 1m4f; not discounted.

5/1

Form: 328294

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In the frame in four of his six starts as when fourth of ten here (6f) last month (runner-up has won since); plenty of stamina in his pedigree so the extra 2f may not be an issue, but his tendency to race keenly would be a concern if he is to see out the new trip; blinkers now given a go.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

19

(16)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Thunder Ball

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Brian Toomey

Capable in competitive races for the Coles, including on good to firm, but some rain would have helped and best efforts at 1m and 1m1f; left the Coles for 55,000gns in the autumn; best watched on debut for new yard.

50/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Thunder Ball

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

ducked left start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold 6f out, headway against near rail over 2f out, soon short of room, went second inside final furlong, kept on well

4/1

26th

18

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Thunder Ball

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Useful handicapper whose form includes fourth-place finishes in the 2023 Britannia over C&D and this year's Spring Cup; ran poorly last time but may rebound in reapplied blinkers, having performed well in both attempts in this headgear.

33/1

7/2

Form: 562

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Put up his best effort so far when beaten a head (clear of the third) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) this month (fourth horse has won since); closely related to a couple of AW winners, but not sure the return to this longer trip is in his favour on nursery debut; stable also runs Night Life.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Uncle

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Came closest to winning when beaten a head at Doncaster (6f, heavy) on penultimate outing and finished a fair fourth of seven on nursery debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) four weeks ago; the trip seemed far enough for him there, though, so this slightly stiffer test is a concern; stable also runs Optiva Star.

9/2

4th

3

(8)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Uncle

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Put up his best effort so far when beaten a head (clear of the third) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) this month (fourth horse has won since); closely related to a couple of AW winners, but not sure the return to this longer trip is in his favour on nursery debut; stable also runs Night Life.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Uncle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

led, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, kept on but headed inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 538125

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Typically tough sort from the stable who won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in August; has made the frame in eight of her 12 other starts, but she finished last of five back at Wolverhampton (7f) last time and has never attempted this far before.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Zephina

8st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: David Evans

Kept busy as a 2yo, winning a 6f nursery at Wolverhampton in August off a 3lb lower mark; not at her very best on her last three starts but return to sprinting is in her favour.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

14th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Zephina

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Evans

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in August; has made the frame in eight of her 13 other starts, but she finished last of five on penultimate outing and below form over C&D on latest; peak efforts at 6f.

20/1

4

(6)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Zephina

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Typically tough sort from the stable who won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in August; has made the frame in eight of her 12 other starts, but she finished last of five back at Wolverhampton (7f) last time and has never attempted this far before.

20/1

Form: 4525

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressed in three starts on turf in August, going down by just a head at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) on the final occasion; that form worked out really well, but she finished a well-beaten last of five on her AW/nursery debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago and has plenty to prove after that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(8)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Night Life

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Walford

led, headed over 2f out

8/1

3

(12)

13th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:17 Catterick

Night Life

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

13-race maiden on the Flat; best efforts were when placed over 1m2f on good to soft/heavy last season; disappointing since and was beaten in an AW seller last month.

10/1

3

(12)

13th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:17 Catterick

Night Life

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

13-race maiden on the Flat; best efforts were when placed over 1m2f on good to soft/heavy last season; disappointing since and was beaten in an AW seller last month.

10/1

Form: 969

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the stable's Group 2/3 winner Fanny Logan, but has shown little in three Polytrack novices over 1m/1m2f this autumn; may show more now switched to a nursery.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:50 Newton Abbot

Uncle Matthew

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Signed off for John and Thady Gosden with low-grade AW win in March; about 11l behind Max Of Stars when last of four finishers on recent stable/hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, good) but positives can still be drawn from that performance; sports refitted tongue-tie and first-time visor.

9/2

4th

4

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:55 Hexham

Uncle Matthew

10st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Didn't live up to his very good Flat pedigree when with Godolphin but managed to win AW handicap in March (1m3f; RPR 69); changed hands for £16,000 soon afterwards and has travelled from South Wales to make hurdling debut for stable with 6-20 strike-rate here.

3/1

1st

4

(7)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Uncle Matthew

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Five-race maiden who is seemingly one of the yard's lesser lights, only fourth in low-grade handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f; tongue-tie/blinkers fitted) when last seen; however, pedigree suggests this longer trip may squeeze improvement out of him; not dismissed.

9/2

Form: 93478

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Best effort when beaten just over a length into third of ten in a maiden at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) in September, but not matched that form in three starts over 5f/6f since including in both nurseries; bred to stay this far, but he does need a resurgence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(5)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Noah David

9st 8lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

Seven-race maiden who has failed to progress over 5f-1m since handicapping; hopes appear to rest on today's return to sprinting having a positive effect.

14/1

2

(9)

6th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:15 Kempton (AW)

Noah David

9st 10lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

9th

2

(5)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Noah David

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

midfield

9/1

Non-runners

Noah David

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.50
Straight Forecast £5.41
Tricast £20.89
Trifecta £27.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Nap Hand

SPOTLIGHT:

Loyal Touch

The Star:

Uncle Matthew

TOPSPEED:

Noah David

The Times:

Nap Hand

Telegraph:

Nap Hand

Daily Mail:

Nap Hand

D Express:

Nap Hand

Daily Mirror:

Nap Hand

The Sun:

Nap Hand

Daily Record:

Nap Hand

RP Ratings:

Loyal Touch

The Guardian:

Loyal Touch