April 12 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.90
  • Place: £7.60

Form: 044-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed promise with his staying-on fourth in a 7f novice here last June but he was well below that form in his final run last season; still unexposed and now goes handicapping back on Polytrack but he needs to resume his progress at this new trip.
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13th

10

(5)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Roar Emotion

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won a 1m handicap here in April off a 9lb higher mark; struggled since but new blinkers saw him fare better here two weeks ago, only weakening in the final furlong; others preferred for win purposes.

12/1

5th

8

(11)

6th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Kempton (AW)

Roar Emotion

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won a C&D handicap in April off a 7lb higher mark; struggled badly since, however, and far too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces debuted latest are now replaced by new blinkers.

33/1

12th

11

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Roar Emotion

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won over C&D in April on handicap debut and is now 5lb lower; however, he's struggled to get competitive since (here on his last three starts) and hopes are pinned on the first-time cheekpieces prompting a revival.

33/1

15/2

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 347-

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in three 7f events last summer, including when 8l third of 15 at Newbury (good to firm) on her debut; returns from 229 days off but this step up in trip looks a good move on pedigree and she's a possible improver on handicap debut; one to keep an eye on.
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3rd

1

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Gold Aura

10st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

travelled strongly, midfield

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Gold Aura

10st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

travelled strongly, midfield

5/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Gold Aura

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

towards rear, headway over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 4-7783

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair third when upped to 1m in a Lingfield handicap (Polytrack) last Saturday but that took his record to 0-8 and he has a patchy record so far; has tough draw back at this track and others are more convincing; yard also runs King Of Ithaca.
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14th

1

(14)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Hobson Point

11st 4lb

J: Mr Sam Garcia

T: James Ferguson

always behind

20/1

14th

1

(14)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Hobson Point

11st 4lb

J: Mr Sam Garcia

T: James Ferguson

Not the most reliable and he ended 2023 under a cloud for James Ferguson; needs to hit the ground running on his first run for seven months.

20/1

10th

9

(10)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hobson Point

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: James Ferguson

14-race maiden; encouraging start for this yard when second of ten at Goodwood in June (7f, good to firm) but backward steps since, notably when virtually refusing to race at Thirsk last month (reared as the stalls opened); risky.

20/1

Form: 3430-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise in maiden/novice events for Harry Dunlop last summer and he was tailed off when switched to a nursery at Newbury in his final juvenile run; has been gelded and now goes up in trip for new yard but he has something to prove after 236 days off.
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11th

11

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:18 Carlisle

Bingley Crocker

10st 5lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Patrick Morris

dwelt start

33/1

8th

13

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bingley Crocker

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

14-race maiden; failed to get competitive at either Newcastle (first-time hood) or Redcar in recent weeks; nothing obvious to recommend him.

50/1

9th

11

(13)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:25 Redcar

Bingley Crocker

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Patrick Morris

Dropped to basement mark following five low-key runs for this yard; hood removed.

33/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 066-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in first three runs in the autumn but he found improvement upped to 1m on handicap debut when a clear third over C&D two weeks ago; kept on well in that race and he has each-way claims again off unchanged mark.
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3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f.

5/4

1

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.

5/1

11/2

Form: 437

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All three runs have been over 7f here in 2023, including a promising third on his second start; didn't really fire last time but he stayed on from off the pace and shaped as though this step up in trip should suit; yard is in decent form and he needs watching in market on handicap debut.
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5th

14

(5)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Starlight Nation

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Strong traveller who got back in the groove last time; will need to improve on previous AW efforts in a competitive handicap but he's one to consider for a yard in decent form.

10/1

3rd

11

(12)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Starlight Nation

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Having only his second start on turf when making it sixth-time lucky at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June, but well short of that form at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks later; off 73 days since and interesting to see if the market suggests he might bounce back.

20/1

9th

10

(12)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Newbury

Starlight Nation

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Clive Cox

towards rear, weakened from over 1f out

7/2

Form: 5510-

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Chelmsford maiden (7f, Polytrack; 12-1) last September before a tough task in valuable sales race at Newmarket (6f) in final 2yo run (gelded since); has tough draw back from 193 days off but this son of Ulysses still has potential and he's not ruled out at this new trip on handicap debut.
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4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

10/1

Form: 089-11 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well held in three runs for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland last autumn but he found plenty of progress when dead-heating on his stable/handicap debut at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in January and followed up with a strong-finishing win over C&D last month; that was a narrow success but a 3lb rise looks fair and he's a big player again in his hat-trick bid.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

High Court Judge

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Very productive on AW this year and also scored over hurdles in the spring; suffered a heavy defeat on most recent attempt in this sphere but remains well treated judged on Flat form.

7/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

High Court Judge

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May on third hurdle start and scored on the Flat at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago; in view of his Flat ability he has potential off this opening hurdle mark.

100/30

1st

1

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

High Court Judge

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Resurgent on AW in early part of this year, winning six times including over C&D; opened hurdling account in May and he had an excuse on slow ground when returned to the Flat at Hamilton in June; now drops back in grade after a break and he needs a close look returned to AW.

15/2

7/2

Form: 6-2421

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when swooping late to land a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) 18 days ago; this is a deeper race but she's only 2lb higher than last time and could make a serious impact again on this step back up in trip.
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11th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Inconsistent mare who's usually ridden patiently over shorter; came home well over 7.2f here last time but is no certainty to build on that on just her second try over this far.

8/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Two of her four wins have come over this C&D, partnered by Jack Doughty when running down Coconut Bay in a Class 6 classified (10-1) last March; lacked the pace to figure when sixth (Gundogan fifth; 13-8 favourite) over this trip at Lingfield latest.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

So Chic

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Came late when scoring over 1m here (AW) last August; on same mark as for that success but she's been quiet this winter and has some work to do back at this trip.

8/1

Form: 49-6

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
No progress when well held in three maiden/novice events, including when upped to 1m at Lingfield (Polytrack; first run since gelded) in February; still early days but he needs a transformation on his handicap debut.
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2

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Zafaan

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Clover

Dual Flat winner (1m/1m2f); placed in five of his seven races over hurdles, latest over C&D in October (good); ran with hood and cheekpieces that day but has neither this time; back after 180-day break; interesting with Sean Bowen booked.

6/1

2

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Zafaan

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Charlie Clover

Dual Flat winner who was placed in his first two handicap hurdles, latterly when third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; has hood/cheekpieces refitted (worn together for first time) here; major player; also declared for 3.15 Fakenham.

11/4

Form: 10144-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won his first two nurseries (7f, turf/Tapeta) but he came up short in fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (7f) in his final two runs last season; unexposed at this trip but he's still 7lb higher than for last win and has some work to do after 195 days off; cheekpieces back on.
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1st

12

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Nibras Rainbow

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time winner but needed to run better on his recent stable debut to be seriously considered.

25/1

16th

10

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Nibras Rainbow

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four career wins include at Dundalk last November for Gavin Cromwell; joined new yard since last run in January and may just need this.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nibras Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gained fourth career success off this mark over C&D in November; below best thrice since and latest third in a C&D claimer was remote; yard back in form but others make more appeal.

10/1

Form: 0-8759

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has failed to beat a rival in Polytrack handicaps (1m/7f) in the last two of his four runs for new yard this year; dropped another 5lb but he's been disappointing since his promising debut second last summer and has plenty to prove.
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14th

5

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:20 Hereford

Constitution

10st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Became very disappointing on the Flat for Jamie Osborne last spring and was struggling from fairly early stage when 200-1 for stable/hurdle debut at Stratford last summer.

100/1

14th

5

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:20 Hereford

Constitution

10st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Became very disappointing on the Flat for Jamie Osborne last spring and was struggling from fairly early stage when 200-1 for stable/hurdle debut at Stratford last summer.

100/1

4

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Constitution

11st 0lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

midfield on outer, bad mistake and nearly lost jockey 1st

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £205.00
Straight Forecast £332.64
Tricast £5487.64
Trifecta £5019.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

High Court Judge

LAMBOURN:

So Chic

The Guardian:

Kitaro Kich

POSTDATA:

Hobson Point

D Express:

Nibras Rainbow

The Times:

Bingley Crocker

Daily Mail:

Kitaro Kich

RP Ratings:

High Court Judge

The Star:

High Court Judge

Daily Record:

High Court Judge

NEWMARKET:

Hobson Point

Telegraph:

So Chic

Daily Mirror:

So Chic

The Sun:

So Chic