January 07 / 20.00 Kempton (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

9/1 (Won)

Form: 27602- CD

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Successful off 1lb higher at Lingfield a year ago and bounced back from some lesser efforts when 4l second over C&D in first-time blinkers (retained today) when last seen in September; not an easy draw for one who usually races prominently.
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0

1

(9)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Sands

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Front-runner who has gained three of his four wins over C&D, the latest an easy 4l success in April; this will be tougher from a 6lb higher mark especially with other established trailblazers in the field.

20/1

9th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Ripon

Imperial Sands

9st 11lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Four-time AW winner who is 0-9 on turf but he made a bold bid when a clear second at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) 19 days ago; up 3lb but he ran into an unexposed improver last time and still looks on a workable mark; in the mix.

11/2

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

Imperial Sands

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Archie Watson

Best on the AW (two wins over 1m at Kempton this year); 18lb lower on turf but hasn't run well enough on his recent starts on grass to suggest he will win this.

33/1

Form: 63411- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Firmly back on the up with wins over C&D (beat Aguaplano by 1l) and at Wolverhampton on last two starts; needed only one smack to come clear in the final 1f at Wolverhampton and there could easily be more to come from him; well drawn and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
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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

7/1

Form: 28912- CD BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

8/1

Form: 31966- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Had Imperial Sands in second when successful over 1m at Lingfield last February; not disgraced in two comeback runs in November and he's dropped to only 1lb above that last winning mark.
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11

(21)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Hafeet Alain

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

9yo who looked as good as ever when making all with something to spare at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his sole run this season; however, he's never defied a mark this high and may be vulnerable in this hot contest.

28/1

Form: /2163- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Raced only on turf, winning a 1m Bellewstown in April; tongue-tie first time (retained today) when very good third of 13 in 1m2f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in June when last seen (final start for Aidan O'Brien); subsequently gelded; new connections went to 120,000gns to acquire him in July; it's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but he's an interesting contender on this AW debut, particularly if the market vibes are strong.
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4th

3

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Epsom

Sun King

11st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

midfield

16/1

7th

2

(10)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Sun King

9st 11lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Pretty consistent 4yo who was beaten under 1l when fourth (just behind United Front) in Racing League contest at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower here and ought to be on the premises again.

9/2

4th

2

(6)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:30 Yarmouth

Sun King

9st 12lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

1m turf winner for Aidan O'Brien last spring; four runs for new yard without progressing, fifth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f) in a first-time headgear combination (retained) on latest seven weeks ago; drops back to 1m now; mark has edged down.

8/1

Form: 91/44- C

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m3f handicap here in November 2021 but not seen again until notching two fourth-placed finishes here (1m3f again; better effort first occasion) this autumn; fine at this trip earlier in his career but other runners are more compelling.
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7th

6

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:20 Sandown

Naval Commander

9st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Barry Brennan

took keen hold, prominent, weakened from over 1f out

50/1

9th

9

(8)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:35 Kempton (AW)

Naval Commander

9st 1lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Barry Brennan

slowly away, took keen hold, in rear throughout

14/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 68/59- C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden here; as good as ever when scoring at Newbury (1m) in August 2021 but below that level in his four outings since, including over C&D seven weeks ago; others are much more obvious.
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14

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Bear Force One

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Prominent racer; three heavy defeats from four runs for his new stable in 2025 but the other run saw him spring a 40-1 surprise at Doncaster; blinkers join the eyeshields today but he drops to 6f for the first time on his 39th start.

50/1

6

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Bear Force One

10st 5lb

J: Miss Katie Garton

T: Michael Mullineaux

Heavy defeats on his first two starts for this yard but he popped up at 40-1 when scrambling home at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time eye-shields) three weeks ago; 3lb rise less of a concern than his trainer putting one of the reasons for that success down to quick ground.

9/1

1st

3

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Bear Force One

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

Over two years since his last win and he struggled at big prices in first two runs (7f, good) for new yard this season.

33/1

Form: 28512- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won his first three AW handicaps, the third success gained in decisive fashion at Chelmsford (1m) in November; bumped into a Charlie Appleby improver when second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month, seeing off the rest comfortably enough; 2lb rise more than fair; should go well again.
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6th

1

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Court Of Session

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Phil McEntee

Five-time AW winner who was getting off the mark on turf at the 16th attempt when successful at Nottingham (6f, good) eight days ago; however, he was well beaten over this C&D (soft) yesterday.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Court Of Session

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Phil McEntee

Five-time AW winner who belatedly opened his account on turf when coming from off the pace to win at Nottingham (6f, good) a week ago; has form on ground slower than good and has to be respected under a 4lb penalty.

3/1

Form: 936/3- C

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Very useful at his best but his losing sequence goes back 13 races to February 2020 and he's been absent since finishing a fair third of five over C&D last May; probably best to look elsewhere.
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4th

1

(8)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cliffs Of Capri

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, in rear, midfield halfway, raced wide home turn, ran on but not pace to challenge

2/1

4th

7

(6)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cliffs Of Capri

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jamie Osborne

in rear, short of room and lost ground soon after start

14/1

10th
12 (13)
Uzincso

33/1

Form: 12050- CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Six-time C&D winner but well behind reopposing pair Aussie Banker and Aguaplano in November on latest start.
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3rd

14

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Veteran who garnered a seventh victory here over C&D in September; took a step back in the right direction with fourth of 11 in 1m4f handicap here three weeks ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.

8/1

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

Form: 56582- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner in December 2021; reacted positively to the fitting of cheekpieces (retained here) for the first time in Britain when second of ten at Southwell (1m) just before Christmas; however, nudged up 2lb for that and this is a slightly better race if anything.
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7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

25/1

Form: 13550- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner at 7f/1m once joining this yard last winter; remained in form on AW going into the spring but absent since down the field in the Victoria Cup at Ascot in May; might be best watched this time.
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3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground, including at Roscommon off 80; bounced back to form with encouraging third at same track last month before backing that up under positive ride at Down Royal 13 days ago when 1.5l second to Faoladh; definitely capable off this mark but soft ground a concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

33/1

Form: 721/5/ D

Last run: 511 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner in early 2020 but better known as a fair hurdler in recent times, winning a 2m3f seller at Taunton in November on latest start; has left David Pipe; watching brief advised down in trip now returning to the Flat for a new stable.
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3rd

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Iron Heart

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

0-9 over fences but twice runner-up; has another go in this discipline on the back of a comfortable win over hurdles here (2m4f, good) in a race he also won 12 months earlier; now rated 10lb lower as a chaser so has obvious claims.

4/5

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Iron Heart

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

0-9 over fences but twice runner-up; has another go in this discipline on the back of a comfortable win over hurdles here (2m4f, good) in a race he also won 12 months earlier; now rated 10lb lower as a chaser so has obvious claims.

4/5

1st

2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Iron Heart

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

9lb lower when an easy winner of this 12 months ago but he can deal with this mark and latest close third at Ffos Las (good to soft) was commendable given he likes good ground; could very easily win this again.

13/8

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Payout
Straight Forecast £33.50
Tricast £176.66

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sun King

POSTDATA:

Court Of Session

SPOTLIGHT:

Aussie Banker

LAMBOURN:

Imperial Sands

The Sun:

Naval Commander

TOPSPEED:

Shoot To Kill

Daily Mail:

Hafeet Alain

Daily Mirror:

Court Of Session

The Star:

Court Of Session

The Times:

Sun King

Telegraph:

Sun King

The Guardian:

Sun King

D Express:

Sun King

RP Ratings:

Aussie Banker

Daily Record:

Aussie Banker