April 01 / 17.00 Kempton (AW)

17.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 11110-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Started marching through the ranks as soon as he was handicapped, winning at Hamilton, Leicester, Lingfield (AW), Goodwood, Newcastle (AW) and Newmarket; well beaten when upped to 1m4f on final outing but that was a big step up in class and good ground may have been against him; this sort of trip could still be interesting and he could still have potential.
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18

(10)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Simply Sondheim

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

C&D winner in 2022; an underwhelming 2024 campaign for new yard was swept aside when he came from last to first in a nine-runner race at Epsom (1m2f, heavy) last September, scoring in tidy fashion with first-time cheekpieces (kept since); however, pulled up lame in the November Handicap next time and tailed off at Epsom sole run this year.

50/1

13th

6

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Simply Sondheim

8st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

An underwhelming campaign for new yard was swept aside when he came from last to first in a nine-runner race over C&D (heavy; his only visit here) last September, scoring in tidy fashion with first-time cheekpieces and never better; pulled up lame off this 5lb higher mark in the November Handicap on sole run since; good soft-ground record before that and won sole run on good to soft; considered if he gets that ground.

22/1

10

(19)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Simply Sondheim

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

His underwhelming campaign for new yard was swept aside when he came from last to first in a nine-runner race at Epsom (1m2f, heavy) six weeks ago, scoring in tidy fashion with first-time cheekpieces and never better; 5lb higher today and not proven over this far, but that win built on a good soft-ground record and he has won at 1m3f, so he enters calculations.

28/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 55273-

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Salisbury (1m4f) last May saw his sole win in 14 races; ended on a positive note when close third of 12 here (1m3f) in November but probably needs extra against some of today's rivals.
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3rd

9

(8)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:01 Lingfield (AW)

Udaberri

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: S Woods

in rear

10/1

2nd

4

(6)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Udaberri

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

slowly away, in rear, going easily 2f out, headway from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

4/1

5th

2

(6)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Udaberri

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Quite well handicapped on some of his placed form in ths spring (1m3f-1m6f) but was just a respectable fourth of seven when dropped back to 1m2f at Epsom last month and has a modest 1-20 strike-rate; others preferred.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 61344- C

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won here as 2yo and at Goodwood last June; good fourth in 1m3f Southwell handicap in September latest; gelded since; thereabouts on best form.
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1st

16

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Bizarre Law

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Herrington

Infrequent winner but he's on a dangerous mark and has reached the frame at Nottingham (8.3f, good) and Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in his last two starts; now drops back in trip but he should get a good pace to aim at and is not ruled out.

14/1

4th

9

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Bizarre Law

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Herrington

Has an each-way shout, having shown signs of a revival with placed effort at Nottingham (1m) last Saturday returned to turf; whether he can win is another matter, with his strike-rate still poor.

5/1

3rd

9

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Bizarre Law

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Herrington

Only one win since June 2022 and has beaten just two rivals in his last five starts (either side of wind surgery); mark has bottomed out now and he has a lot to prove; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

13/8

Form: 33-1

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Third on good ground in 1m maiden and 1m2f novice last September; improved when winning a seven-runner novice at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) over three weeks ago, getting on top late on from his only market rival; dam won at up to 1m6f and no shock if this 4yo proves better than his opening mark.
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7th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.

14/1

4th

1

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Chantico

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear

10/1

Form: 14/07-

Last run: 266 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on debut; ran creditably on her only subsequent 2yo start but behind in handicaps on both runs as 3yo (last May and July); upped to 1m2f for latest and now it's 1m3f for AW debut in a first-time hood; fair bit to prove.
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1st

3

(1)

22nd Apr 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Destiny Queen

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Made a successful debut at Ascot (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, but has only made the track four times since; was returning from another nine months off in a first-time hood (now removed) at Kempton (1m3f, AW) three weeks ago, but was far from disgraced in finishing fifth of nine; interesting down in grade with the run under her belt.

7/1

5th

8

(9)

1st Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Destiny Queen

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Won at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on debut; ran creditably on her only subsequent 2yo start but behind in handicaps on both runs as 3yo (last May and July); upped to 1m2f for latest and now it's 1m3f for AW debut in a first-time hood; fair bit to prove.

20/1

12/1

Form: 02165- BF

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lingfield AW maiden winner (1m4f) and better form in his two handicaps, albeit not looking on a great mark; left Roger Varian for £70,000 in October but not seen again until February when last-flight faller on hurdle debut, soundly beaten at the time; others look more solid.
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7th

2

(7)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Open Champion

10st 1lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Alan King

took keen hold, held up in rear, some headway 2f out, no impression over 1f out

12/1

5th

1

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Open Champion

10st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders

5/1

1st

1

(5)

16th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Open Champion

10st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Alan King

1m4f AW winner for Roger Varian one year ago; shaped okay over C&D in April (first Flat run for this yard) but he's been bitterly disappointing since; now drops in class and the addition of a visor could help.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14198- CD

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Can make the running; 1m3f AW wins last summer in a novice here and handicap at Southwell, impressive in the latter; tailed-off last on last two outings but they are easy to forgive in the St Leger (100-1) and then on heavy ground; competitive judged on peak form.
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10th

1

(11)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lizzie Jean

10st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, towards rear

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:10 York

Lizzie Jean

10st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

ducked right start, towards rear

5/1

2nd

1

(4)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Lizzie Jean

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

midfield

10/1

Form: 9/42-

Last run: 288 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Starts her third season but has had only three races; showed plenty of ability over 1m4f at Newbury last May and 1m6f at Goodwood last June; absent since and needs better on this AW/handicap debut but it may be possible.
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6th

3

(3)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

12:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Candy Shack

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

towards rear

8/1

9th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:40 Haydock

Candy Shack

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: David Menuisier

Down the field this spring in her first two handicaps but she showed promise in maidens last season and the first-time hood could help this lightly raced and headstrong 4yo settle better; interesting contender.

7/1

7th

1

(7)

5th May 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Candy Shack

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f, pushed along to lead over 2f out, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, soon headed and weakened

8/1

Form: -43612 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All four wins on Chelmsford Polytrack, latest in February (1m2f) two starts ago; good second there on latest; not proven over this far (had one crack at 1m4f, sole start here) but respected as he's never been better.
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5th

5

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Jenson Benson

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Shaun Lycett

His four wins have been from 7f-1m2f at Chelmsford, latest in February 2023; good second there in February (1m2f) but he hasn't done as well since, last twice over this trip on turf; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Jenson Benson

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred.

7/1

6th

4

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Jenson Benson

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.00
Straight Forecast £76.77
Tricast £386.67
Trifecta £316.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Chantico

SPOTLIGHT:

Simply Sondheim

Daily Mail:

Bizarre Law

TOPSPEED:

Udaberri

RP Ratings:

Lizzie Jean

The Times:

Chantico

Telegraph:

Chantico

The Guardian:

Chantico

D Express:

Chantico

The Sun:

Chantico

Daily Record:

Chantico

The Star:

Simply Sondheim

Daily Mirror:

Bizarre Law

POSTDATA:

Udaberri