November 30 / 19.20 Kempton (AW)

19.20

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £5616
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3-1634 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seen only three more times since winning handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in April but returned from break with two good efforts this autumn; denied clear run before keeping on well for fourth over C&D three weeks ago and probably still has potential; big player under William Buick.
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6th

8

(9)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Aussie Banker

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Kempton and Wolverhampton; solid second at Lingfield in April (1m) and heavy ground excuses his defeat at Goodwood last month; still to prove his stamina and could prove vulnerable.

10/1

7th

5

(3)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Aussie Banker

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hughes

Second in a good 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, he has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground.

6/1

14

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newbury

Aussie Banker

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

Good second in 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 212891 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended this year's turf campaign with two down-the-field runs but, following a break, rewarded good market support when narrow C&D winner last month; nudged up only 2lb for that and not yet fully exposed; high on the list.
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7th

3

(8)

19th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Aguaplano

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Marco Botti

Back to form with a bang when rewarding good support over C&D in October and even better when placed here twice since; first--time cheekpieces worn when third 12 days are retained; another prominent showing is likely.

7/2

3rd

11

(8)

7th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Aguaplano

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Marco Botti

Back to form with a bang when rewarding good support over C&D in October and bettered that form when chasing home the reopposing Aussie Banker here the following month; meets that rival on 7lb better terms now; cheekpieces added; makes the shortlist.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 111159 C

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won four times in a row (7f-1m2f) when switched to handicaps in early part of this year; signed off with two very disappointing runs in the spring and returns with a point to prove but may yet have further improvement to come.
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1

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Kempton (AW)

Dembe

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Good C&D record since joining this yard and ran well at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark on his most recent AW outing; fair run off his lower turf mark at Doncaster four weeks ago; could yet rate higher on this surface.

5/1

6

(13)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Dembe

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Recorded his eighth AW win when completing a double at Newcastle (1m) in March; came up short at Lingfield last time but that was another good effort in a valuable handicap on Good Friday; now returns to turf but he's still lightly raced in this sphere and is 11lb lower than last time; not ruled out.

11/2

4th

6

(1)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dembe

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

midfield

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 387522

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-10 on AW but was second over C&D last month and lost out only by a head when filling same position at Southwell a fortnight ago; gets another chance off the same mark as last time and ought to be right in the thick of things again.
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8th

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Dashing Dick

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: William Stone

Ended last season with a success but has contrastingly started this campaign in poor form; hasn't won away from Newmarket since 2022; others preferred.

20/1

8th

5

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: William Stone

Beaten a long way at Leicester three weeks ago on his first run of the season but heavy reappearance defeats have been a recurring theme in his profile; won over C&D (good to soft) on final outing last year and he's also run well here on fast ground; could bounce back with a big run.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Dashing Dick

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

Said goodbye to 2025 with a Newmarket win (6f, good to soft) in November; has won on good to firm but he missed a recent intended return on the surface and this might be needed anyway (soundly beaten here last April).

9/1

10/1

Form: 424885 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ended this summer's three-race turf campaign with two below-par efforts but returned from short break with very encouraging run at Wolverhampton (9.4f) this month and will be suited by the return to this track (dual 7f course winner).
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9th

5

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:10 Epsom

La Maquina

9st 8lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

took keen hold, held up in rear

8/1

3rd

4

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:20 Epsom

La Maquina

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Suited by good/firmer; on a two-year losing spell; 0-4 for new yard this season, best effort when fourth at York in May; on a handy mark but others are more appealing.

10/1

7th

3

(1)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

La Maquina

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

14/1

Form: 454400 C

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-time Polytrack winner who is versatile regrading trip; safely held in two valuable turf handicaps in September but in much calmer waters here and has slipped to a good mark; can't be ruled out.
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7

(5)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Pistoletto

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Ryan

Well below par in two runs since popping up at Kempton in July (1m3f); can start slowly.

33/1

25/1

Form: 121700 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the latest off 2lb lower on turf in September; has suffered a worrying dip in form lately, though, and finished last of ten after making the running over C&D 12 days ago.
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12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has gone close when placed twice this year, latest when second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Monday; on a decent mark and is one to consider.

9/2

8th
8 (7)
Lafan

16/1

Form: 553460 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner when trained by Richard Hannon but well beaten after racing too freely on recent stable debut at Chelmsford; entitled to have benefited from that outing (his first since June) but considered here only if lively in the betting.
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9th

3

(1)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lafan

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D Donovan

Four-time winner at other AW courses; has become hard to predict and only five ran when fourth in a C&D claimer 11 days ago.

7/1

4th

2

(5)

30th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Lafan

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: D Donovan

Four-time winner at other AW courses and creditable third on his last two visits here; inconsistency has crept in and he tailed off when trying front-running in March on latest start; others seem a bit better treated at these weights.

6/1

8th

4

(4)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lafan

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: D Donovan

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened quickly

7/2

Form: 511874 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m Polytrack winner towards end of summer and posted another good effort when close fourth at Southwell (1m) a fortnight ago; current mark probably demands a career best but no surprise if he gives it a good shot.
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5

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Michael Appleby; no success since 2024, and Flat mark has dropped to a lowly 42; jumped badly and pulled up on his hurdling debut at Punchestown two weeks ago.

100/1

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Michael Appleby; no wins since 2024 and Flat mark has dropped to a basement level; slim hopes rest on hurdles rejuvenating him.

40/1

13th

11

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Plastic Paddy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven AW wins in the UK; however, has been poor on turf for this yard and needs a major revival.

33/1

10th
11 (6)
Arctician

20/1

Form: 304360

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed off 4lb higher here (7f) during this summer's spell with Jim Boyle but ought to have coped better with the soft ground when last of ten at Epsom in September; gelded during subsequent break; others have more pressing claims.
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7th

7

(13)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Dow

Five-time C&D winner who's not well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end; resumed in good form, with two solid efforts over 1m, but has never won off a mark this high and isn't improving at his age.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Five-time Kempton winner who boasts a consistent record round here too; solid comeback from over three months off over C&D last month and is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has never won off a mark this high.

5/1

3rd

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Multiple AW winner, including C&D, but yet to win off a mark this high; creditable effort at Kempton (7f; Class 4) when last seen in December; could prove vulnerable at this level once again.

14/1

10/1

Form: 931205 CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Six-time C&D winner; not seen since respectable turf run ten weeks ago and drawn wide today but his current mark is workable and he always warrants consideration at this track.
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4th

1

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Seven of his eight wins have come at Kempton including over 1m3f in September; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been disappointing since and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month; down the list.

7/1

11th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Veteran who has nothing to prove on this track having won seven times over 1m/1m3f here; can go well fresh so the four-month absence shouldn't be a problem, but the trip remains a moot point.

5/1

5

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

15:58 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Last three starts over C&D; went very close when second of 12 in June then built on his respectable return from a small break to beat 12 others nine days ago; 4lb penalty shouldn't stop him playing a part.

7/2

Form: 0350-6 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7yo who has been quite lightly raced in recent years; returned from 13-month absence with very respectable sixth at Chelmsford (1m) three weeks ago and has possibilities here if that outing did him good; sports first-time visor.
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12th

5

(1)

30th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Piece Of History

9st 11lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Saeed bin Suroor

visibility reduced by fog, took keen hold, led

4/1

6th

2

(1)

10th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Piece Of History

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

2-6 on the AW including a win over C&D as a 3yo, but hasn't been seen since finishing well held back here 13 months ago; wasn't well drawn then, though, and he has the inside stall this time; interesting.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £21.10
Straight Forecast £17.00
Tricast £708.75
Trifecta £1162.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Piece Of History

TOPSPEED:

Arctician

Telegraph:

Pistoletto

The Times:

La Maquina

Daily Record:

Aguaplano

SPOTLIGHT:

Aussie Banker

The Guardian:

Dashing Dick

Daily Mirror:

Uzincso

Daily Mail:

Arctician

D Express:

Pistoletto

POSTDATA:

Piece Of History

The Star:

Piece Of History

The Sun:

La Maquina