January 25 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 430-71 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made the frame a few times for Donnacha O'Brien; opened his account in 2m handicap at Lingfield four days ago when having only his second run for new stable; incurs 5lb penalty for that neck win but Adam Farragher takes off a useful 3lb; open to further progress at this trip; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

First Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Some creditable efforts over 2m this year and he wasn't far behind Red Flyer in a Class 2 over C&D (sixth of 13) last time; his losing run is mounting up but he's edging down the weights and could go well on this drop back in grade.

14/1

6th

13

(7)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:47 Lingfield (AW)

First Emperor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

pushed along soon after start, towards rear after 2f

16/1

3rd

5

(4)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:05 Southwell (AW)

First Emperor

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, soon outpaced, rallied from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5235-7 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Needs the cards to drop right as he's usually held up and not always a smooth traveller; below par at Lingfield two weeks ago; however, has consistent form at up to 1m4f here and gives the impression he may improve for this new trip; one to consider off a workable mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(7)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Silverscape

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Second once over 1m2f on good last August but generally speaking he has been much more interesting on AW, including when runner-up once at 2m; no impact in either sphere on last five starts (given wind surgery after third) so there are major doubts to go alongside his career-low mark.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Silverscape

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Not at his best on his last four starts but took step back in right direction at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last time on first run since wind surgery, when the steady gallop was a negative; today's extra furlong is a plus and he might not be far away, having continued to drop down the weights.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Silverscape

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Roger Teal

Won two of his first three starts on Polytrack (1m/1m2f) in the winter of 2021/22; 0-13 since, but placed off higher marks three times here (1m3f/2m) in that period; returns from a second wind operation and place claims at least if rediscovering his best form.

7/1

3rd
2 (4)
Coltor

7/1

Form: 35/05-

Last run: 109 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on Flat (turf) and over hurdles for Dermot Weld; ran respectably in big field at the Curragh (2m) on last appearance; sold for 25,000gns later in October; possibilities provided he takes well to AW.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

1

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 32y

Class 3

16:30 Beverley

Coltor

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Pipe

Front-runner (other pace in here) who was well held at a short price in this race in 2023; was beaten some way over hurdles, when back from a break following wind surgery, for new yard in June and needs to do much better.

5/1

7th

1

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Coltor

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Not seen over hurdles since pulled up at 2023 Cheltenham Festival but showed some useful form on the Flat last summer; makes stable debut after nine-month break; had wind op in April; market may guide.

11/2

Form: 86181- D

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won similar event at Chelmsford (2m) when last seen ten weeks ago and looks a major contender off just 2lb higher provided she's in the same form; however, comes with a degree of risk (inconsistent mare).
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1st

1

(8)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Military Two Step

9st 11lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6 this year but ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m6f) most recently; interesting off a workable mark in the retained headgear, with the return to 2m looking ideal; C&D winner in 2021.

2/1

4th

5

(4)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Goodwood

Military Two Step

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

2lb lower than when successful at Chelmsford (2m, AW) last November, but recent efforts raise doubts over whether she can take advantage so she needs the first-time blinkers to help turn things around.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 0161-5 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win similar event over C&D in September (penultimate start); not in the same form here two weeks ago but may do better with that reappearance effort under his belt.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smart Champion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Has been a useful stayer in his time but losing run is up to 16, despite him having fallen 21lb below his last winning mark, and last two efforts were well below his best; best to look elsewhere.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smart Champion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Has been a useful stayer in his time but losing run is up to 16, despite him having fallen 21lb below his last winning mark, and last two efforts were well below his best; best to look elsewhere.

10/1

8th

6

(6)

27th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Smart Champion

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2022; however, recent form is nowhere near that level and he finished behind two of these rivals here five weeks ago; losing sequence looks set to continue.

16/1

9/1

Form: 34528/

Last run: 897 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has not raced on Flat since 2020 but scored over hurdles, albeit off a modest mark, when last seen three months ago; well treated on best form in this sphere but may not be the same horse now.
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10th

7

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Grandee

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Veteran whose last win on the Flat was in April 2019; finished last of six over C&D in March and pulled up over hurdles last month; easily passed over.

33/1

2

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:50 Plumpton

Grandee

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Came good over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in October 2022 but not seen over jumps since and has not been firing on all cylinders on the Flat this year.

14/1

2

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:50 Plumpton

Grandee

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Jim & Suzi Best

held up in rear

14/1

Form: 155/0- D

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

14th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 3

15:50 Plumpton

Royaume Uni

12st 1lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary Moore

Recent form figures make grim reading but he's very much a good ground specialist and has plenty of form which gives him decent claims; not written off in a hurry and Rob Hargreaves taking off 8lb no hardship either.

8/1

8

(4)

12th May 2023

Soft

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:25 Ascot

Royaume Uni

9st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Gary Moore

Dual winning hurdler on good ground (2m/2m3f) but tailed off when trying 2m5f on soft at Christmas and non-completions on both starts this spring; now reverts to Flat, in which sphere he has appeared in three 2m handicaps but not achieved much; down the weights.

7/1

7

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:25 Cheltenham

Royaume Uni

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

Dual winning hurdler on good ground (2m/2m3f) and he ran well to be second in a novice on this two-day meeting last season; has stamina to prove over this far but could very easily leave his recent soft-ground failures behind him; respected.

16/1

Non-runners

Royaume Uni

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.40
Straight Forecast £8.00
Trifecta £22.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

First Emperor

Daily Mail:

Smart Champion

TOPSPEED:

Silverscape

Daily Mirror:

Military Two Step

The Guardian:

Coltor

SPOTLIGHT:

Royaume Uni

D Express:

Grandee

The Times:

Silverscape

POSTDATA:

First Emperor

NEWMARKET:

First Emperor

Telegraph:

First Emperor

The Sun:

Smart Champion

The Star:

Smart Champion

Daily Record:

Smart Champion