January 23 / 12.50 Kempton (AW)

12.50

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Handicap

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Abandoned

Form: 54899- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Looked quite useful when winning Lingfield novice race last summer but was out of form in handicaps in the autumn and needs to have been refreshed by seven-week break.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(16)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Kitbag

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to hit top form in five runs for his current handler, sixth of ten in 6f Ayr handicap six days ago; slipping in the weights but more is still required.

14/1

Form: 2514-2 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Tends to race a bit too freely but got off the mark at Chelmsford in November and ran at least as well when second to Miss Moonshine over C&D this month; ought to be in the thick of things again.
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10th

11

(4)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Sassy Redhead

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: William Stone

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sassy Redhead

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Stone

reared start and lost many lengths start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

8/1

4th

6

(5)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:55 Southwell (AW)

Sassy Redhead

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Stone

mounted in chute and taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went fourth inside final 110yds

9/1

Form: 08636-

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Respectable third of five on handicap debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) in September and may not have been suited by the heavy ground when below that form the following month; returns from a break here, though, and others have more pressing claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(9)

22nd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Secret Note

8st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Robyn Brisland

steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

6th

10

(2)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Haydock

Secret Note

8st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Robyn Brisland

raced centre, towards rear of midfield, headway when hung left over 2f out, soon ridden, made no impression

14/1

Form: 26284-

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Scored over 5f on Tapeta for Karl Burke last summer but started off for current stable with two underwhelming runs towards end of last year (5f/6f); needs a boost from today's headgear switch.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:57 Lingfield (AW)

Kodi Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Finished strongly from poor position for narrow win in a classified event at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) in July, but her subsequent form has been disappointing and she needs a major revival after a short break.

16/1

13th

10

(11)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:30 Windsor

Kodi Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

prominent

20/1

Form: 7837-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for third over C&D in November and also ran well when ridden much closer to the pace here 12 days ago, finishing fourth behind Miss Moonshine; probably won't be far away.
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4th

9

(4)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Saucisson

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Good run when a close third over C&D in November (first-time hood) and he wasn't well drawn at Lingfield last time; hood left off now and others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

3

(10)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

12:20 Lingfield (AW)

Saucisson

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Placed in three of his six starts, showing improved form when third of ten in a 6f nursery at Kempton five weeks ago (first-time hood, retained); that form has taken some knocks since though and more will be needed back at 7f if he is to break his duck.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 544-21 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in all four handicaps, most recently when beating Sassy Redhead for clearcut C&D win 12 days ago; 5lb rise demands more from her today but she's an obvious one for the shortlist.
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10th

5

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Moonshine

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Has become very much hit and miss, her Lingfield dead-heat (7f, Polytrack) in February standing well above her other recent efforts; not sure what to expect.

20/1

9th

10

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Moonshine

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rod Millman

Wildly inconsistent mare whose C&D dead-heat in February (third course win) came from out of the blue at 33-1; reverted to type since and it's hard to know what to expect as always.

20/1

12th

13

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Miss Moonshine

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Has not run on turf since 2023 and this is the first time she's ever gone beyond 7f; typically inconsistent since since eight-month layoff and it could well be all or nothing again.

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 2557-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Managed only seventh of ten after refusing to settle on handicap debut at Lingfield (5f) in November and her recent novice run at Southwell (5f) was underwhelming; remains unexposed but looks risky on this return to 6f.
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6th

1

(5)

15th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Billys Joy

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

hampered start and slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders on inner

7/1

6th

6

(7)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Billys Joy

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Consistent rather than progressive in her first four starts; form dipped at Southwell on New Year's Day; still has time to do better but such progress is a requirement.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 6648-4 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Just a respectable fourth of seven in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) at Southwell (5f) recently but didn't really enjoy the run of the race there and is probably worth another crack at 6f; could have a say.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

6

(6)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:25 Nottingham

Harry With Style

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John Ryan

Won twice on slow turf last season, the second of them coming off a 4lb higher mark; struggling for form on AW this year but he's dropped in the weights as a consequence and getting back on the grass could prompt a full revival.

14/1

10th

6

(6)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:25 Nottingham

Harry With Style

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John Ryan

Won twice on slow turf last season, the second of them coming off a 4lb higher mark; struggling for form on AW this year but he's dropped in the weights as a consequence and getting back on the grass could prompt a full revival.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 7632-4 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Behind Miss Moonshine and slightly disappointing when fourth of six at Lingfield this month but lost out only narrowly to heavily backed rival at Southwell two starts ago and is a big player if judged on that performance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(5)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Sweet Idea

9st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Tom Ward

Looked a winner in waiting when second to a gambled-on winner over C&D in December; yet to build on that run but this is an ease in grade and she shouldn't be underestimated.

7/2

5th

4

(6)

15th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Idea

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

5th

4

(10)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Sweet Idea

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Second to a heavily backed winner over C&D in December and wasn't beaten all that far at Lingfield, losing two places late on; has a race in her off this mark.

3/1

Abandoned

Form: 85-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise in three 7f novice/maiden races and her latest run was the least encouraging but she's open to improvement if suited by the drop in trip on today's handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bridge Water

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, towards rear, in touch with leaders after 3f

10/1

8th

8

(11)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:46 Redcar

Bridge Water

9st 4lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Improved on previous efforts in this headgear combination when third of eight at Kempton (6f, AW) in February; would have a chance if handling these very different conditions and taking another step forward on turf debut.

6/1

3rd

5

(8)

15th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Bridge Water

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Marco Botti

held up in rear on inner

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 90-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Well down the field on all three starts (6f-7f); makes handicap debut off a basement mark and has more realistic chance to get competitive this time but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting; sports first-time cheekpieces.
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14th

15

(6)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Kay Ceraar

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Minor promise on his handicap debut in February (6f, AW) but little else to shout about; opposable once again.

50/1

10th

13

(13)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Ffos Las

Kay Ceraar

8st 9lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Patchy overall record and only eighth in a classified race last time; up against it.

50/1

8th

10

(4)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:57 Brighton

Kay Ceraar

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Patchy overall record and not easily recommended, even at this level; gelded since latest run.

33/1

Non-runners

Secret Note

Verdict

It’s very easy to make a good case for MISS MOONSHINE, who beat Sassy Redhead and Saucisson in fairly good style over C&D 12 days ago and may still have potential. Sweet Idea ran very well in defeat at Southwell two starts ago and is feared most.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Moonshine

NEWMARKET:

Harry With Style

Telegraph:

Saucisson

D Express:

Secret Note

POSTDATA:

Kodi Dancer

Daily Record:

Sassy Redhead

The Times:

Harry With Style

RP Ratings:

Miss Moonshine

The Guardian:

Miss Moonshine

Daily Mail:

Miss Moonshine

Daily Mirror:

Miss Moonshine

The Sun:

Miss Moonshine

The Star:

Miss Moonshine