March 01 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

Happy 5th Birthday Alexandra Ford Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Happy 5th Birthday Alexandra Ford Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 50-333

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
First Polytrack run and has a tricky draw but she's been running well in 6f Tapeta races for new yard and can surely win one of these before long; due to run in first-time cheekpieces in 8.00 Southwell last night.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elisheva

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a similar event at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) at the start of the month and put up an even better effort when beaten less than a length into second of 11 in a 0-55 handicap here (7f) eight days ago; strong claims.

7/4

2nd

8

(14)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Elisheva

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Consistent since joining this yard, getting up in the final strides in 6f Kempton classified race eight days ago; not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty (revised mark 2lb lower) but it's possible she'll kick on now she's got her head in front; return to 7f should suit, too.

5/1

1st

3

(10)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Elisheva

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

First Polytrack run and has a tricky draw but she's been running well in 6f Tapeta races for new yard and can surely win one of these before long; due to run in first-time cheekpieces in 8.00 Southwell last night.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 477-83 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Six sprint wins, including on Dundalk Polytrack; is on a losing run but he didn't do badly from wide draw at Southwell recently and is better positioned today for one who races prominently.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran who is 0-10 this year; went close over 6f here on Saturday but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this return to 5f.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 7766-0

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed in 12 starts and was said to have moved poorly back from a break in January but he finished a close sixth in a similar Wolverhampton event on latest 6f run in August and this is his level.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Made all at Lingfield (5f classified) in January but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable to finishers in five subsequent runs; could be the same story here and he looks opposable back in a handicap.

14/1

5th

2

(9)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a similar contest at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in January and his proven early speed is an asset over this C&D, but the outside stall poses a problem; cheekpieces return.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:10 Brighton

Bankrupt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Fifth AW win came over 5f at Lingfield in January in second-time cheekpieces but backward steps since and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; he's won on turf but needs to return to form in the added blinkers.

10/1

8/1

Form: 98-246 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has been running respectably on Newcastle Tapeta (slowly away most recently) but Polytrack suits him better and he has run well here in the past; is very likely to play a part.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(1)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Derek Shaw

Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

4/1

Form: 37-752

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has mostly been running well at 6f and 7f since October and is back near the ceiling for this after running well in a Southwell classified in January (6f); has course form, too; on the premises.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

prominent, outpaced and pushed along over 2f out, dropped to last and ridden over 1f out, no chance inside final furlong

33/1

3rd

5

(4)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Gallagher

towards rear

7/1

5th

10

(1)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Maiden who has mostly been running well at 6f and 7f since October and is back near the ceiling for this after running well in a Southwell classified in January (6f); has course form, too; on the premises.

4/1

12/1

Form: 060-69

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won 5f turf maiden as 2yo but he hasn't got to grips with the AW for new yard, including when dropped to a classified at Lingfield last week; often wears aids, first-time blinkers today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(1)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Charlie Wallis

Slow starter is drawn on the inside; seemingly right back to form when 100-1 third over C&D last time but very much benefited from sitting off a strong pace; this may not pan out so well.

11/2

17

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

8st 10lb

T: Charlie Wallis

3rd

11

(10)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Charlie Wallis

Habitual slow starter whose only win (28 races) was a maiden in 2021; has not shown enough this July-September.

40/1

Form: 05-409 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
A case to be made on form last spring, when winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton, but is having a slow winter in handicaps and classifieds.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

Form: 442-36 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Was never nearer than at the finish when runner-up in sole C&D run, a handicap in October, and has continued in form at this level elsewhere since (checked in his run on latest); unlikely to be far away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(11)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Lothian

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Was never nearer than at the finish when runner-up in sole C&D run, a handicap in October, and has continued in form at this level elsewhere since (checked in his run on latest); unlikely to be far away.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Lothian

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Attwater

Infrequent winner but he comes here on the back of two good runs, latterly a close third in a similar race over C&D; this might be a touch more competitive but he's still a key player.

9/2

25/1

Form: 0/89

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Minor AW form in 7f and 6f AW maidens, the latest two after an absence; will be more at home in this company and may yet do better; first-time tongue-tie replaces hood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(6)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:10 Southwell (AW)

De Rocker

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Denis Quinn

Pulled hard from a wide stall last time and perhaps the drop from 6f will help, minus the tongue-tie; it's not hard to look elsewhere though.

33/1

9th

2

(9)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

De Rocker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Denis Quinn

Minor AW form in 7f and 6f AW maidens, the latest two after an absence; will be more at home in this company and may yet do better; first-time tongue-tie replaces hood.

25/1

9th

1

(2)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:45 Southwell (AW)

De Rocker

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Denis Quinn

Has achieved little in two races at Chelmsford 13 months apart; fitting of hood needs to have dramatic effect.

100/1

25/1

Form: 08-188 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Broke duck in 6f classified at Lingfield in January (visor replaced cheekpieces); lesser efforts there since and blinkers now given another shot.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joe Ponting

Hasn't been in top form this year and finished eighth of nine over C&D last week; others appeal more.

50/1

8th

6

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Largely poor form since his sole success, which was three years ago.

40/1

8th

11

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Largely unconvincing form since recording sole success, which was three years ago.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 845-47

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Doesn't run much over 6f now but was close up in a C&D handicap as 2yo and has been running creditably over 5f at Wolverhampton this winter; newly eligible for these races and has form claims; drawn widest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(5)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Janaat

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Remains winless but she posted a creditable fifth in classified event over C&D three weeks ago; he's weighted to have a say.

100/30

5th

5

(5)

6th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Janaat

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Some fair efforts off a falling mark over C&D this winter but she faded into seventh of eight here last time; dropped another 3lb but she's now 0-14 and others are preferred; blinkers worn last time are removed.

4/1

4

(12)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Janaat

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Doesn't run much over 6f now but was close up in a C&D handicap as 2yo and has been running creditably over 5f at Wolverhampton this winter; newly eligible for these races and has form claims; drawn widest.

5/1

16/1

Form: 76006-

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Some placings in better company in the second half of 2021 (about 5f-7f); rather muted since a good second at Wolverhampton last January (7f) but has the form to go well back from another break on Polytrack debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(8)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Okaidi

9st 0lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

20-race maiden who isn't solid on 2023 form but may benefit from this step back up in trip; placed (on AW) in three of his last five attempts over 7f.

14/1

7th

7

(7)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Okaidi

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

raced in last

10/1

12th

12

(2)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Okaidi

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, towards rear

16/1

Non-runners

Janaat, Okaidi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.30
Straight Forecast £27.75
Trifecta £267.10

Selections

The Times:

Paddy K

D Express:

Elisheva

SPOTLIGHT:

Jumira Bridge

Daily Mail:

Lothian

RP Ratings:

May Remain

Daily Mirror:

Elisheva

The Star:

Elisheva

Telegraph:

Paddy K

The Guardian:

Paddy K

The Sun:

Paddy K

Daily Record:

Paddy K

POSTDATA:

Jumira Bridge