May 01 / 16.50 Kempton

16.50

Good

Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 12251- CD

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who enhanced his good record at this track when winning a C&D handicap for the second year running in October; 3lb rise seems very fair and being fresh is no bad thing.
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0

5

22nd Oct 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Kempton

Mercian Prince

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Habitual front-runner who gained six of his 11 chase wins here, most recently when fending off Jay Jay Reilly over today's trip in May (good ground; now 2lb lower); getting long in the tooth now and has questions to answer after some disappointing runs during the summer but it won't be a big surprise if he gives this a good shot.

10/1

0

1

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 3

17:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Mercian Prince

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Dangerous front-runner on his day, especially at Kempton where he's won six times; can go left-handed but he needs to bounce back from some below-par efforts.

12/1

5th

1

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 2

15:22 Stratford

Mercian Prince

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Dangerous front-runner on his day, especially at Kempton where he's won six times; can go left-handed but his last couple of runs weren't his best and he now has to bounce back.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 52151- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Struggled in a Grade 2 here in February but the winner of two handicaps on either side of that, over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces retained since) and when going away late on at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft); remains on a competitive mark (raised 4lb for last time).
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7

15th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Jay Jay Reilly

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Campaigned mostly on good/good to soft; contrasting performances since switched back to hurdles from fences, winning major handicap at Kempton (2m5f) under Tristan Durrell then well held at Ascot; the penultimate piece of form gives him a chance.

20/1

12th

3

17th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 58y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Jay Jay Reilly

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Had been competing over fences prior to springing a 33-1 surprise in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) in January, travelling well for a long way and sealing the issue with a good jump at the last; up 7lb but that's solid form and he's likely to be in the thick of things again.

12/1

1st

8

13th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton

Jay Jay Reilly

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Successful over hurdles and fences at Kempton; however, hasn't raced in this sphere since a heavy defeat over C&D in March 2022; watching brief is advised.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: F/531-

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 8yo with a strike-rate of 5-12; winning for a second time over fences when doing it comfortably off 4lb lower at Warwick (2m, soft) but livelier conditions here could be an issue.
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11

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 41y

Class 3

16:08 Windsor

Red Rookie

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

10yo who is 2-16 over fences with latest win in March 2023, but he took some minor honours over a wide variety of trips last January-May; has a recent run under his belt and, having run creditably in the first of two runs with cheekpieces, he now tries a visor.

25/1

11

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 41y

Class 3

16:08 Windsor

Red Rookie

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

10yo who is 2-16 over fences with latest win in March 2023, but he took some minor honours over a wide variety of trips last January-May; has a recent run under his belt and, having run creditably in the first of two runs with cheekpieces, he now tries a visor.

25/1

8

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:34 Ffos Las

Red Rookie

10st 11lb

T: Emma Lavelle

Form: 1132P-

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won his first two chases this season by clear daylight and they were good runs in defeat afterwards, especially at Aintree where he pulled hard; would have found the ground too soft last time at Newbury and he also bled; back from a break under ideal conditions, he's a strong candidate.
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3rd

6

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 2

15:25 Stratford

Only Money

10st 3lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Should be well handicapped, likes good ground and returned to form with a pleasing second at Newton Abbot; often takes a good hold so the assured strong pace here will aid his chance.

6/1

2nd

7

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

18:10 Newton Abbot

Only Money

10st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Did not hit top gear during light campaign last season and was well beaten (albeit on soft ground) last month, after a break; on good mark now and might be seen to better effect if the ground stays good here but others have much less to prove.

16/1

4th

4

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:10 Southwell

Only Money

11st 9lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Four chase wins (from 14 attempts); has seemingly found himself stranded too high in the weights since scoring at Worcester (2m, good) in October 2022; back to his last winning mark after unseating rider early on at Plumpton last September; fitness is taken on trust.

13/2

Form: 334P6-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has form in some strong handicaps but weak finishes were a feature last season, including at Aintree 18 days ago in the always-strong Red Rum; will enjoy the ground but not really firing as he can at present.
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3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton

Before Midnight

11st 12lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: S Loxton

prominent, chased clear leader after 4th

10/1

3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton

Before Midnight

11st 12lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: S Loxton

Will be suited by today's good ground and was a very useful handicap chaser in his prime but was out of form for Fergal O'Brien when last seen last summer and it's hard to gauge how much ability he retains as a 12yo.

10/1

5th

3

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Before Midnight

11st 8lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ran well in defeat in Ludlow hunter chase (2m4f, soft) in April but was well beaten when back in a handicap two months ago and is patently not the force of old; pulled up at 2023 Cheltenham Festival on only previous start in cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 223P5- CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Goes well at Sandown but he ran poorly there in February and he cut out too quickly for comfort when only fifth at Ascot; on a good mark if anywhere near his best but reservations at the minute.
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2

1st May 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Kempton

Dolos

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up 2 out

4/1

5th

1

2nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Dolos

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Pulled up about two months ago at Sandown, the venue for three of his last four wins; it's hard to be confident on this first run since but he fared respectably on his two other starts this season and has edged down to a handy mark; versatile ground-wise and not ruled out if bouncing back.

7/1

1

4th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Dolos

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

10yo with a remarkable record in this race, winning it for the third time 12 months ago and narrowly beaten on two other occasions; 3lb higher than last year but he's well treated on old form and a third in the Desert Orchid at Kempton last time suggests he arrives here in good form; high on the list.

11/4

Form: 31141-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Very capable chaser on his day but needed plenty of cajoling before coming clear in the first-time visor at Chepstow (2m, good to soft); up 7lb but a greater concern would be whether he'll fancy the challenge.
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21st Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 4

16:10 Ludlow

Not Available

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

When a 23l third at Newbury (2m, soft) two starts ago he was behind two highly progressive rivals and he continues to drop down the weights, but positive performances have been scarce this season and he was tailed off at Sandown (1m7f, soft) last time.

10/1

9th

10

15th Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 3

13:55 Sandown

Not Available

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Matt Sheppard

Has won six times over fences but seems to have developed his own ideas about the game and looks a difficult ride these days; below form this term on both British starts on heavy; latest outing was his best show this season but he needs to better that.

25/1

3rd

3

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

15:45 Newbury

Not Available

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Matt Sheppard

Has won six times over fences but seems to have developed his own ideas about the game and looks a difficult ride these days; in his current form others are way more appealing.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £49.60
Straight Forecast £51.97
Trifecta £258.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Dolos

The Star:

Jay Jay Reilly

D Express:

Red Rookie

The Times:

Before Midnight

Telegraph:

Not Available

SPOTLIGHT:

Only Money

The Guardian:

Mercian Prince

Daily Record:

Jay Jay Reilly

Daily Mirror:

Red Rookie

Daily Mail:

Before Midnight

TOPSPEED:

Dolos

POSTDATA:

Dolos

WEST COUNTRY:

Dolos

The Sun:

Dolos