April 12 / 18.00 Kempton (AW)

18.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.60
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 02-446

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Form dipped on Tapeta ten weeks ago; has consistent form on Polytrack (at Lingfield) and the return to this surface looks a plus; 0-5 but is bred to do better still, being half-sister to a useful filly for her connections; not dismissed.
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6th

5

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Vasilissa

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

Successful twice over 7f on AW this spring; disappointing in two starts back on turf, taking record in this sphere to 0-4; percentage call is to oppose her.

16/1

8th

2

(3)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Goodwood

Vasilissa

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Richard Hannon

Didn't get the best of runs when well behind Al Motasim at Haydock and could yet build on her recent improvement on the AW; not discounted.

8/1

8th

3

(4)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Vasilissa

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has looked an improved filly with 7f wins at Kempton on last two AW attempts; had an excuse (clipped heels, nearly lost jockey 2f out) on turf in between; enters calculations back in this sphere.

15/8

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 223-42

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden who ran creditably (close second) in 7f fillies' handicap at Wolverhampton most recently; now 0-8 but has clear possibilities off unaltered mark provided she takes well to first-time headgear.
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4th

5

(2)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Topo Chico

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Won her first two starts for this yard over 6f on turf last August and ran with credit when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago; 2lb lower, but is now 0-14 on the AW so she needs to pull out more.

7/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Topo Chico

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Yet to win on the AW but she has gone close on several occasions, including when fifth at Kempton in December; runner-up twice over 7f here but both her successes have come over this trip; Rossa Ryan a positive booking.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 5372-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; has dropped to 6f at Chelmsford for new yard the last twice, running well in November (peak effort) and possibly needing his recent reappearance; bit to prove back over 7f.
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11th

2

(13)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Wentworth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.

8/1

11th

2

(13)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Wentworth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.

8/1

6/1

Form: 85-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Weakened into eighth, having made the running, over C&D (back from layoff) on latest novice start; hood (worn on debut) is now reapplied; from a family that has served her owner well, and looks open to improvement in handicaps; interesting.
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11th

9

(3)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Enborne

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, midfield, lost ground and towards rear from over 5f out, shaken up over 3f out

9/1

7th

7

(9)

3rd May 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:40 Brighton

Enborne

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Andrew Balding

Unexposed filly who has shown a tendency to race too freely but shaped well when fourth on last month's handicap debut at Kempton (7f, AW; first-time hood); should still have more to offer; respected.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Enborne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

dwelt start, took keen hold, prominent

6/1

Form: 25-162

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 6f handicap at Chelmsford in February; collared only in the final strides, having made the running, when returned to 7f at Lingfield last week; has a fighting chance off the same mark.
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7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Glow

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Chelmsford winner for Jack Channon last February (6f); well beaten on both starts for this yard; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Glow

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Two wins, including at 6f on AW, for former yard; 100-1 when last of nine on last month's stable debut at Chelmsford; big step forward required.

33/1

9th

6

(8)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Phoenix Glow

9st 6lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, short of room and hampered soon after start

25/1

Form: 06-61 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Great start to handicap career in C&D contest 67 days ago, proving suited by the new trip (first attempt beyond 6f); that form has worked out well, with the next three home scoring since; looks the type to improve further; strongly respected.
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7th

1

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

in touch with leaders on near side of group

5/1

5th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Below par in three runs this year but is now 4lb below her last winning mark for a yard that's hit a purple patch of late; can pull hard and will need to settle back up from 6f but she'll be happier on today's faster surface.

14/1

4th

1

(1)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

A winner on the AW and turf (all ground fine); hasn't been at her best in either run this season but likely to turn a corner at some point; fairly treated.

4/1

10/1

Form: 145265 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nicely recharged having been rested 50 days since a busy period in January/February that included a C&D win (off 4lb lower); more exposed than some of these rivals but could go well back here.
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6th

4

(9)

10th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Greavsie

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Comfortable winner off this mark at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in January but he's 0-8 since and has been well held in his last three races; now returns to AW but he needs to rediscover his spark.

9/1

5th

5

(8)

1st May 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

15:19 Windsor

Greavsie

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two-time winner whose progress has stalled in recent starts; over 7l to make up with Sparks Fly on last week's C&D run and vulnerable for win purposes.

14/1

3rd

1

(3)

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Greavsie

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

His two wins came off slightly lower marks and he's completely exposed after a busy AW campaign; looked to go hard in front last time and has been consistent in the blinkers but remains vulnerable to improvers.

12/1

12/1

Form: 757-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in 7f novice events last term; not obviously well treated on bare form but may be capable of improvement now handicapping at three; market support should be heeded.
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9th

7

(9)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

River Lyne

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Six-race maiden who has gone the wrong way; beaten 14l when third to Eastern Charm in a classified at Yarmouth last time.

20/1

3rd

7

(1)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

River Lyne

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

9th

8

(13)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:50 Chelmsford (AW)

River Lyne

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Hinted at ability in 7f novice events last term; seemed to need the outing in 7f handicap at Kempton on reappearance; in shrewd hands and remains open to improvement at this level.

12/1

16/1

Form: 879-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed some improvement, keeping on for sixth, in similar event at Lingfield (7f) last week when making handicap/seasonal debut; unexposed but has something to find with Phoenix Glow on that form.
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9th

13

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:05 Brighton

Billaki Mou

8st 11lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: George Baker

13-race maiden with a tendency to race too freely; slightly disappointing when upped to 11.6f at Bath recently (race won by Send In The Clouds) but placed twice over 1m2f beforehand and runs this track well; swaps usual visor for first-time hood today; would have something to prove if the ground is slower than good but could have a say.

8/1

4th

7

(5)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:34 Bath

Billaki Mou

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: George Baker

in touch with leaders

3/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 662

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seemed to run well (66-1 second) over 7f at Lingfield on latest attempt in maidens; provided he confirms that apparent improvement, could be involved on handicap debut.
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9th

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Won a 7f handicap at Southwell on his second run back with Dean Ivory; unable to back it up in a Class 5 a fortnight later; fully effective over C&D but others appear to hold stronger claims.

12/1

6th

5

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.

7/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Back with former yard after five months off but beat just one in 1m Chelmsford handicap three weeks ago; a fair 7f winner at his best, so he can't be totally dismissed with that run under his belt.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £114.80
Straight Forecast £155.00
Tricast £1854.59
Trifecta £1879.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Annie Law

POSTDATA:

Phoenix Glow

Daily Mail:

Topo Chico

RP Ratings:

Annie Law

NEWMARKET:

Annie Law

The Times:

Annie Law

Telegraph:

Annie Law

The Guardian:

Annie Law

D Express:

Annie Law

Daily Mirror:

Annie Law

The Sun:

Annie Law

The Star:

Annie Law

Daily Record:

Annie Law