February 08 / 20.00 Kempton (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Conditions Stakes (AW Championships Fast-Track & London Stayers’ Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Conditions Stakes (AW Championships Fast-Track & London Stayers’ Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 11360-

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Went from strength to strength to begin with last year for Paddy Twomey, winning Irish maiden, handicap and Listed race on the spin before finishing third in the Ebor; changed hands for 300,000gns in October and this looks a good starting point for William Haggas; should stay 2m; AW debut.
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1st

1

(1)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Earl Of Tyrone

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders, shaken up and smooth headway from 2f out, led over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, impressive

5/2

18th

7

(8)

25th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 124y

16:15 Curragh

Earl Of Tyrone

9st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: P Twomey

in touch with leaders, pushed along under 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

6th

3

(4)

10th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Leopardstown

Earl Of Tyrone

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

soon led, pushed along and faced challenge 2f out, headed and lost two places over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/4

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11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0/74-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck in 2020 St Leger; good to see him get back to winning ways in another fast-track qualifier at Southwell last month, looking like the winner turning in and holding off Rainbow Dreamer quite readily (Earlofthecotswolds third, Solent Gateway fifth); respected.
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9th

9

(13)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

18:05 Ascot

Berkshire Rocco

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) in January 2023; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August when second here (2m; will stay further) and fifth in the Ebor (good to firm); that form gives him a shout (1lb lower today) and his latest start was a step back in the right direction, but he does not look the percentage call.

20/1

3rd

1

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Berkshire Rocco

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) last January; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August (including fifth in the Ebor); that form gives him a shout and he may have needed his recent reappearance here, but he does not look the percentage call.

7/2

3rd

1

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Berkshire Rocco

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) last January; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August (including fifth in the Ebor); that form gives him a shout and he may have needed his recent reappearance here, but he does not look the percentage call.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 830-51 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Best two efforts last year when filling third in Great Metropolitan and Northumberland Plate; only fifth, and behind three of these, on his return/first start following wind surgery at Southwell but back on track when winning at Wolverhampton 23 days ago, outstaying the favourite; bit more is needed; Polytrack debut.
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1st

1

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

17:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Solent Gateway

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Four-time Flat winner; got off the mark over hurdles on his sixth attempt when making all over C&D (good) 15 days ago with first-time blinkers (retained) replacing cheekpieces; has solid claims to defy penalty.

8/13

1st

4

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Solent Gateway

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Four-time Flat winner who was placed on the last four of his five hurdling starts, most recently when close second in Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be fine over today's shorter trip and has another big role to play; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

7/4

2nd

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

18:10 Sedgefield

Solent Gateway

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

led, joined when not fluent last, soon headed, kept on

5/4

25/1

Form: 372-51 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Saves his best for this place, which counts for something; well-backed winner when upped to 2m four weeks ago but has around a stone to find with some of these.
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8th

3

(6)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:32 Lingfield (AW)

Aced It

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Camilla Poulton

Defied a 5lb higher mark at Kempton two years ago but is now returning from a long absence; market helpful.

25/1

8th

3

(6)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:32 Lingfield (AW)

Aced It

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Camilla Poulton

Defied a 5lb higher mark at Kempton two years ago but is now returning from a long absence; market helpful.

25/1

2

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Goodwood

Aced It

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Camilla Poulton

Seen more often on the AW these days and 1lb lower than when winning at Kempton (2m) in January, but showed little on his return to turf at Newmarket (1m6f, good) four weeks ago; enough to prove for now.

20/1

Form: 1927-3 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won maiden and fast-track qualifier here before just making all in the Marathon at Newcastle last year; tad disappointing when no match for Berkshire Rocco and Rainbow Dreamer at Southwell last time for all he was returning from 112 days off; cheekpieces return in a bid to spark.
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9th

2

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Earlofthecotswolds

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Multiple winner over jumps and on AW; respectable sixth of eight in 2m Goodwood handicap (good) 25 days ago but it underlines he needs more from his mark.

20/1

6th

1

(2)

5th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Goodwood

Earlofthecotswolds

10st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Multiple winner over jumps and on AW; failed to show his form in last two appearances (Flat/hurdle); close second off 2lb higher in this race last year and has a fighting chance if back in the same form.

14/1

2

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 2

14:50 Market Rasen

Earlofthecotswolds

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Hasn't been seen over hurdles since Boxing Day 2021 but has since developed into a smart Flat performer, gaining a fourth success (all on AW) at Wolverhampton in March (RPR 105); fascinating contender.

6/1

Form: 23/10- CD

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Landed this contest under David Probert last year, beating Earlofthecotswolds (third) and Rainbow Dreamer (last); sole subsequent start when weakening behind first-named rival (and Rainbow Dreamer) in Marathon at Newcastle two months later; obvious chance if returning in peak form.
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10th

3

(9)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Sleeping Lion

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Solid efforts at Kempton (2m, AW) in his two outings this season, off 105 days since; seen less often on turf in recent campaigns, but his two minor honours on turf at Sandown last summer also give him a chance if the ground (he's steered clear of softer than good) is suitable.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Sleeping Lion

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Charlton

Won this race in 2021 and fifth of six (raced freely) in 2023; it's more than two years since he last won (also C&D) and he's now a 9yo but his C&D third two months ago showed again that he should not be far away.

12/1

5/1

Form: 9512-2 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2020 and 2021 but finished last in 2022; highly competitive of late, first and second over C&D before giving Berkshire Rocco something to think about at Southwell; will likely give it his best shot.
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13th

6

(8)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

13:53 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Dreamer

8st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan King

Nine AW wins, the most recent in this event 12 months ago when it was still a conditions race; has slipped to an attractive mark but the veteran has a doubt over current form, having posted two duck eggs this year; perhaps on the wane.

33/1

10th

5

(11)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Rainbow Dreamer

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Really smart on AW earlier in his career; wasn't beaten that far when sixth of 19 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle last summer but he's been below that level in three AW starts this winter.

14/1

10/1

Form: 275/1-

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
First run on the Flat in Britain/for over three years when beating 20 rivals in the November Handicap 95 days ago (1m4f); pulled up when faced with Constitution Hill and Epatante over hurdles latest; isn't easy to assess but has some sort of chance if staying; AW debut.
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3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:53 Ascot

Metier

11st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Has been a money-spinner for connections over the years but recent efforts (Flat and jumps) have been subdued and he faded into a well-held fourth at Sandown (28-1) in December; well handicapped on old form but needs first-time cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

22/1

8th

1

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Metier

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry Fry

Easily best known for his exploits on soft/heavy ground, on the Flat winning 2022 November Handicap and 2023 Chester Cup; the latter was off same mark as today but he did not fire on all cylinders last March-July and he's run only once on AW, when finishing last over C&D in 2023; enough doubts.

12/1

8th

1

(9)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

19:10 Galway

Metier

12st 2lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Harry Fry

Merit's respect on last year's Chester Cup win; unplaced in a staying handicap at Newbury in April; takes a big drop in class now after contesting Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.20
Straight Forecast £11.85
Trifecta £145.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Earl Of Tyrone

RP Ratings:

Berkshire Rocco

D Express:

Sleeping Lion

POSTDATA:

Rainbow Dreamer

The Guardian:

Metier

NEWMARKET:

Earl Of Tyrone

The Times:

Earl Of Tyrone

Daily Mail:

Earl Of Tyrone

The Sun:

Earl Of Tyrone

TOPSPEED:

Berkshire Rocco

Telegraph:

Berkshire Rocco

Daily Record:

Berkshire Rocco

Daily Mirror:

Sleeping Lion

The Star:

Rainbow Dreamer