January 04 / 16.55 Kempton (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 58741- D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seemed suited by the drop back from 1m2f when scoring at Newcastle (1m) last week, making all; a 4lb penalty still leaves him well treated on the pick of his 6yo form, and he's high on the list again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Asdaa

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, held up in rear

7/2

6th

12

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Asdaa

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Triple AW winner last winter (including one over C&D) but form has an uneven look since; below best over C&D last time but usual cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Asdaa

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Not quite at the top of his game of late; however, this six-time AW winner has clear possibilities off current mark back in Class 6.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 71469- D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in October; not disgraced when sixth over this C&D in November but he should have fared better when down the field at Southwell last time and needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(4)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hopeman Harbour

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

slightly awkward start, niggled along briefly soon after start, prominent on inner, outpaced and pushed along 3f out, rallied 2f out, ridden and went second over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

5/1

4th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:50 Southwell (AW)

Hopeman Harbour

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

Off the mark at Chelmsford in October and very good second at Kempton on latest start, both 1m on Polytrack; not so persuasive in his three runs on Tapeta.

8/1

2nd

5

(7)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Hopeman Harbour

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent, pushed along from 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on and went second towards finish

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 43330-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-18; made the frame four times towards the end of 2022, including twice here, but he ran poorly at Southwell 13 days ago; blinkers off, tongue-strap on today; enough to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

13:10 Carlisle

Haseef

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Adam Nicol

24-race maiden but is well treated on several pieces of placed form for previous yards; non-stayer over 1m4f here (second run for current stable) last month; not dismissed back down in distance.

13/2

8th

2

(2)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:20 Catterick

Haseef

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, midfield

2/1

5th

3

(12)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Haseef

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Adam Nicol

in rear

9/1

2/1

Form: 85972-

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but he ran very well when second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) five days ago on his first outing since being gelded; can compete off the same mark here and Tom Marquand is a positive booking; leading contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins early in the year, including over C&D off a 7lb higher mark in February; not beaten many home in his last seven starts (often slowly away) but the return of the visor may help and he's got the ability to go well.

12/1

10th

6

(6)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly away, in rear

16/1

13th

9

(10)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Did very well in early part of this year, winning three times (7f-8.6f), but has been out of form in recent weeks and needs to turn things around.

25/1

16/1

Form: 44647- D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Last AW win came over two years ago; slipping in the weights and had an excuse (raced wide from high draw) at Wolverhampton last time but a modest record at Kempton (unplaced all eight starts) means others are preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

De Vegas Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time course winner (7f-1m); out of form in sprint handicaps since returning from break in June (four runs) but will appreciate today's drop in grade, and this trip ought to be much more suitable.

6/1

7th

8

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

De Vegas Kid

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner (once over C&D) but has poor strike-rate in recent years and has not fired since returning from break in June.

16/1

6th
11 (11)
Recuerdame

8/1

Form: 23416- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; also scored over this trip at Lingfield in December and he wasn't disgraced under a penalty next time; needs a good pace to aim at (often starts slowly), but capable of taking a hand if getting it.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Recuerdame

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual winner here (7f/1m2f) who is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield in November, but he is a hold-up performer who likes to come late off a strong pace and it won't be easy picking his way through this field.

16/1

13th

12

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Recuerdame

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual winner here (7f/1m2f) who is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield in November, but he is a hold-up performer who likes to come late off a strong pace and it won't be easy picking his way through this field.

16/1

11/1

Form: 77053-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Last month's third over C&D was a step in the right direction but she was still beaten 8l at the finish; the cheekpieces are retained but she'll need improvement if she's to gain a first success in handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Faithful Spirit

9st 10lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Won a 6f Newbury novice on debut in July 2021 but she's 0-8 since and has been well held in her seven handicaps including over C&D in last two starts; now 17lb lower than for opening mark but others are more convincing; stablemate of Special Times.

10/1

7th

7

(9)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Faithful Spirit

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, prominent

11/1

5th

12

(13)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faithful Spirit

9st 3lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders on outer

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 860-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Big prices and only limited promise in three runs last spring/summer but he's since been gelded; he's a half-brother to the smart 7f-1m AW winner War Glory and could take off now handicapping; well worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Claddaghduff

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Is lightly raced for a 5yo but hasn't looked entirely straightforward and pinpointing his best trip is proving difficult; rather watch.

10/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Claddaghduff

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seven-race maiden; placed on two occasions (1m/9.5f) this year, giving him each-way hopes in this field; form dipped sharply over 1m4f last time, albeit having lost a shoe; may bounce back.

7/1

8th

1

(6)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Claddaghduff

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Latecomer to the game who's found his level since handicapping; isn't bred for this sort of trip (upped from 9.5f) but shapes as though it will help and is respected in a first-time tongue-tie.

3/1

25/1

Form: 90869- CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both his wins have come over C&D but he hasn't gone with any promise in five outings since joining Lee Carter, including here; tumbling in the weights but has to turn over a new leaf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dynakite

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lee Carter

Four-time C&D winner, the latest last July when 1lb lower; has been well beaten in both subsequent starts, the latter back here last November; bit to prove after that but dangerous to rule him out.

10/1

10th

2

(3)

6th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Kempton (AW)

Dynakite

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Lee Carter

All four of his wins have come over C&D, the latest off 2lb lower in July (good Topspeed figure for the grade); unsighted behind Dourado on turf in July but likely to be seen in a more favourable light here.

8/1

11th

7

(4)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Dynakite

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Lee Carter

midfield

9/1

14/1

Form: 93806-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 26 starts; never dangerous in three runs (9.4f-1m4f) for Tony Carroll and this drop in trip isn't sure to suit; others more obvious.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Abstract

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Had a long absence before reappearing last January and he didn't offer a great deal of encouragement in 2025.

20/1

12

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Abstract

9st 6lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to his 1m4f AW win in March 2023 and has had several chances off lowly marks this year; difficult to enthuse over.

25/1

7

(3)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:03 Ffos Las

Abstract

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

AW winner over 1m4f in 2023 but he's been big prices and well held in 2025; major turnaround needed.

20/1

Form: 54660-

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all five outings in 2022, including in two handicaps at Southwell; tongue-tie added here; needs a major step forward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(5)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Six OClock Swill

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Mark Pattinson

in touch with leaders

50/1

11th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Six OClock Swill

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Mark Pattinson

towards rear

40/1

13th

2

(12)

9th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Six OClock Swill

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mark Pattinson

raced wide early, raced in second, led after 3f, ridden and headed over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.60
Straight Forecast £21.27
Tricast £255.46
Trifecta £205.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Asdaa

POSTDATA:

Bond Boy

Daily Mirror:

Claddaghduff

NEWMARKET:

Hopeman Harbour

Daily Record:

Faithful Spirit

The Guardian:

De Vegas Kid

D Express:

Bond Boy

RP Ratings:

Asdaa

The Times:

Asdaa

Telegraph:

Asdaa

Daily Mail:

Asdaa

The Sun:

Asdaa

The Star:

Asdaa