January 04 / 17.30 Kempton (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

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

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 02954- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
In-and-out form in 2022 but his best run in the second half of the year came when a close fifth over this C&D; can spoil his chance with a slow start but he has place prospects at least if getting away on terms.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(9)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Mabre

10st 1lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Three 1m wins this season and he went desperately close at Chester 16 days ago (7.5f, soft); only 1lb higher here and Ben Curtis is a positive booking; one to take seriously.

6/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Mabre

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: David Evans

All of his eight wins have been at 1m and latest was in blinkers at Newbury (good) in May; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's gone off the boil in last two starts and was a remote third over 7f here last time; down the list.

16/1

3rd

10

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Mabre

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sophie Bain

T: David Evans

Stands his racing really well and as good as ever when winning an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m, good) last month; respectable second on firm going at Bath a week later; below-form fifth over 1m2f back at Newbury 15 days ago but this is more his trip.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 66004-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Had been proving disappointing but took a big step back in the right direction when fourth of 13 over 7f here three weeks ago; the same combination of headgear is applied once more, Tom Marquand is a positive booking and returning to 1m should be fine; likely to go well despite a wide draw.
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8th

8

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:15 Perth

John The Baptist

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

jumped right throughout, always behind, tailed off

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 69432- C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just one win to her name but it came here and she ran well over C&D when a close second under Rhys Clutterbuck at the end of November; only 1lb higher and looks to have plenty in her favour.
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6th

9

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Inclement Weather

10st 7lb

J: Miss Poppy Scott

T: Alex Hales

in touch with leaders

25/1

10th

12

(13)

13th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inclement Weather

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex Hales

Only win was on the Kempton AW (7f) two years ago and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

10th

12

(13)

13th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inclement Weather

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex Hales

Only win was on the Kempton AW (7f) two years ago and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

12/1

Form: 90000-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Promising debut in October 2021 but has gone off the rails since, beating only one rival in his last three starts; a hood did little to stop the slide last time and a tongue-strap is added now; mark in freefall, but risky.
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11th

1

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:00 Southwell (AW)

Ravenswing

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stella Barclay

Seemed to benefit from the application of a tongue-tie when running creditably to finish fourth in his last two starts for Archie Watson early last year, but having been off for 675 days he was tailed off on stable debut at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago; hard to fancy.

25/1

11th

1

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:00 Southwell (AW)

Ravenswing

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stella Barclay

Seemed to benefit from the application of a tongue-tie when running creditably to finish fourth in his last two starts for Archie Watson early last year, but having been off for 675 days he was tailed off on stable debut at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago; hard to fancy.

25/1

10th

8

(5)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ravenswing

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

Lightly raced 5yo maiden who has been absent since creditable fourth at Southwell in January 2023 (final start for Archie Watson); the betting may prove instructive.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 10834- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Often a slow starter but he's capable on his day and he ended 2022 by making the frame here (7f) and at Lingfield (1m; very close fourth); place contender again off an unchanged mark.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Winner of ten races on the AW including three over C&D; still 1lb below his last winning mark and recent efforts suggest he remains capable of playing a part.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Ten-time AW winner; just a respectable fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) this month but remains on a workable mark and can't be ignored.

7/2

11/2

Form: 69352- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Almost took advantage of a fall in the weights when beaten a neck at Lingfield (1m) in December; chances on that form but an overall record of 2-37 is less encouraging and she's been unplaced on all five of her runs here.
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4th

2

(9)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brett Johnson

Came from off the pace to win a 1m 0-50 classified event at Chepstow in July; another good run when fourth of ten at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but her record over 1m2f+ is currently 0-7 with no placings.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Brett Johnson

Ended a long losing run at Chepstow (1m) in July and not disgraced when fifth of 12 in 1m Windsor handicap 31 days ago; shortlisted.

4/1

8/1

Form: 282/2-

Last run: 362 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
One win and eight seconds on the AW; returns from a year's absence off a 2lb lower mark than when runner-up over this trip at Lingfield; dangerous if ready to do himself justice.
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8th

6

(2)

4th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Headley George

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Raced awkwardly and made no impact over C&D last month when back from a year-long absence; needs to step up on that effort.

16/1

7th

10

(5)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Headley George

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

towards rear

8/1

16/1

Form: 04700-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promise as a 2yo but yet to match that form in handicaps, failing to beat a rival on his last three starts in 2022; needs a change of headgear to have a transformative effect.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Brilliant Blue

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out

10/1

10th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brilliant Blue

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

led, headed over 1f out, weakening when slightly hampered inside final furlong

8/1

33/1

Form: 89050-

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Back below his last winning mark and he wasn't beaten far at Southwell on his penultimate start; however, his runs either side of that were poor and his best efforts (and both wins) in Britain have come in cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(7)

3rd May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Forbearing

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Forbearing

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Seems best ridden prominently; unsuited by change of tactics (raced in rear) in a handicap last week; has form figures of 133 at classified level, close third on last two occasions; possibilities.

13/2

9th

6

(9)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forbearing

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

in rear on outer

9/2

Form: 284/2- D

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has had several trainers over the years but he's now again with Tony Newcombe for whom he went very close over this C&D two years ago; a spin over hurdles in November on his first start back for the yard might have been needed after six months off; well worth a market check.
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12th

10

(11)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Lightning Attack

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Newcombe

1m AW, 1m2f turf (heavy) and 2m hurdle winner (good or slower); without success for two years, during which time he has had only six starts across both codes and been well beaten.

50/1

12th

10

(11)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Lightning Attack

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Newcombe

1m AW, 1m2f turf (heavy) and 2m hurdle winner (good or slower); without success for two years, during which time he has had only six starts across both codes and been well beaten.

50/1

8th

5

(2)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Lightning Attack

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Newcombe

Successful on Flat and over hurdles; however, has shown poor form under both codes since last win; needs to prove he retains ability.

16/1

Form: 83083-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Only two runs since joining Tony Carroll, signing off his 3yo campaign with a close third over this C&D in August; claims on that form, although a five-month absence since is something of a concern.
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9

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Storm Asset

10st 10lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Almost three years since he won and does most racing over shorter; gone well fresh before but pulled hard the only time he's tried this far and will want to settle early back from four months off; refused to enter stalls and withdrawn from last intended start in January (9-1 at the time).

12/1

12

(11)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Asset

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four-time AW winner who had lost his way but bounced back with a narrow defeat on stable debut over 1m2f here a month ago; unraced over quite this far but couldn't rule out.

15/2

2nd

7

(9)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Asset

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four of his five wins have come on the AW including one here (7f); losing run up to 24 and makes his stable debut after seven months off having changed hands for 1,000gns in February; market should reveal what is expected.

12/1

Non-runners

Storm Asset

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.40
Straight Forecast £24.07
Tricast £50.88
Trifecta £100.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

John The Baptist

SPOTLIGHT:

Inclement Weather

The Times:

Starry Eyes

NEWMARKET:

Split Elevens

The Guardian:

Headley George

Daily Mail:

Mabre

POSTDATA:

John The Baptist

D Express:

John The Baptist

The Star:

John The Baptist

Telegraph:

Inclement Weather

Daily Mirror:

Inclement Weather

Daily Record:

Inclement Weather

The Sun:

Starry Eyes