March 29 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2411- CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Improving colt who made a mockery of his opening mark in C&D handicap in October (back from break) when last seen, making all for a 5l success in powerful style; the runner-up has boosted the form by scoring twice since; could prove Listed/Group class in due course and gives the impression he'll cope with a 12lb rise in his mark; strongly respected.
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6th

3

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Mount Athos

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Running in this for the third time, finishing second in 2023 and 2025; on both occasions he arrived on the back of a 7f win at Kempton and he landed that same race yet again 23 days ago; should give it another good shot.

7/2

1st

1

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mount Athos

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

James Doyle is 5-5 on him, three of those successes coming in this race (2023, 2024 and 2025); he's 2lb lower than last year but weakened into last place when back in a handicap over track and trip ten weeks ago.

7/2

6

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 1

15:33 Haydock

Mount Athos

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Listed winner at Deauville (7f, AW) last November and defied lofty mark in Kempton handicap (7f, AW) in March; also effective on turf and was second of six in a good conditions race at Thirsk last month; however, this 6yo needs to be better than ever if he's to take this.

22/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 51726- D

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Useful performer; best form last year when winning Newcastle handicap (off 3lb lower) and second in Redcar Listed event; still relatively unexposed on artificial surfaces and has possibilities on reappearance.
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1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

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6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 21001- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who had a record of 2-5 for new stable last year, the wins gained at Ascot (Victoria Cup) and Goodwood (optional claiming handicap, last time out; form has substance); close second on sole AW attempt; may have more to offer this term; shortlisted.
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Form: 01355-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning over 6f on turf; posted consistent efforts on AW in late 2022, close fifth over 7f the final time; however, may prove a tad vulnerable off current mark kept to this trip, following a layoff.
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10th

7

(19)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not the force of old but that is reflected in his handicap mark; has undergone wind surgery since his latest run but it isn't enough to earn him the vote in this competitive race; usual headgear is absent today.

22/1

6th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

12/1

14/1

Form: 00518- D

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Showed he's still capable of useful form last season, winning twice off 3lb lower; however, returns to action as a 10yo so it remains to be seen whether he can maintain the same level of ability; others preferred.
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10th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Documenting

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager with 12 wins to his name, including one over C&D; best recent effort when second of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; should be on the premises again.

9/1

2nd

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Documenting

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager who has a better strike-rate on the AW, but he has won over this C&D; finished a long way behind Signcastle City at York (7f, good) last month and probably best watched.

33/1

20th

12

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Documenting

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 and his C&D win came before most of today's rivals were born; not disgraced on reappearance and he's now 13lb lower than this time last year, but his last turf win was in 2022; not the percentage call.

40/1

10/1

Form: 29095- CD

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Four-time Group 2 winner in 2018/2019; missed the 2021 campaign and 0-6 for new yard last term but ran respectably in valuable 7f handicap at Ascot on final outing; 2-2 over this C&D (both wins in 2016) and looks interesting off a reduced mark on belated return to this track.
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22th

12

(16)

13th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Sir Dancealot

9st 4lb

J: Gerald Mosse

T: John Butler

Five-time Group winner under Gerald Mosse in 2018/2019; ran respectably (fifth of 17) over C&D when last seen on turf; fairly interesting off a reduced mark with Mosse back on board for first time since 2020.

33/1

2nd

2

(5)

10th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Sir Dancealot

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

slowly away, raced in last

10/1

6th

5

(2)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Sir Dancealot

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Butler

Four-time Group 2 winner in 2018/2019; missed the 2021 campaign and 0-6 for new yard last term but ran respectably in valuable 7f handicap at Ascot on final outing; 2-2 over this C&D (both wins in 2016) and looks interesting off a reduced mark on belated return to this track.

10/1

Form: 553-51

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Wolverhampton (7f) this month on only his second start for new stable; still favourably treated as his other AW wins came off this mark last May and, going further back, in a Group 3 in 2020; has to be feared.
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5th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Station

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

reluctant to load, ducked right start, pressed leader, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakening when eased inside final 110yds

4/1

20/1

Form: 20054- CD

Last run: 147 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has eight course wins on his CV, the most recent off 1lb higher last April; however, posted a below-par fourth back here in November when last seen; needs a bigger effort on reappearance, back up in class.
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1

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

On much reduced mark but this Kempton specialist has not won since 2022 and has form figures of 90068079 this year; cheekpieces return on his second run after a break but he needs a major revival back up in trip.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Prolific course winner but the latest of them was back in April 2022; now rated 32lb lower but he wasn't in much form earlier in the year; could revive after his break; stable also run Galel; betting can guide.

12/1

7th

2

(6)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Eight-time course winner who is 12lb lower than when a close third over C&D last September; a market check is advised but this 10yo has struggled this year (including here) and is without a win since April 2022.

25/1

Form: 72-238 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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1

(7)

27th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Dual Kempton winner as a 2yo who's been expensive to follow in handicaps, getting turned over at 3-1 or shorter on six occasions; pulled hard in the visor back from a short break over C&D last week (third form of headgear tried).

5/1

5th

1

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Three placed efforts in cheepieces/blinkers over 6f and 7f this winter; ran poorly at Lingfield eight weeks ago (headgear left off); drops back in class and with a visor enlisted; not ruled out.

4/1

9

(5)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

8st 7lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: William Haggas

Non-runners

Spirit Of Nguru

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £5.72
Tricast £15.07
Trifecta £19.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount Athos

NEWMARKET:

Vafortino

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Nguru

TOPSPEED:

First Folio

Telegraph:

Dubai Station

RP Ratings:

Mount Athos

The Times:

Mount Athos

D Express:

Mount Athos

The Sun:

Mount Athos

The Star:

Mount Athos

Daily Record:

Mount Athos

Daily Mail:

Spirit Of Nguru

The Guardian:

Vafortino

Daily Mirror:

Vafortino