May 01 / 17.25 Kempton

17.25

Good

Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 3m 0f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: URP43-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has shown some quirks but he's talented and finished well to make the frame in a strong 3m handicap at Haydock three weeks ago (good to soft); won't be far away if repeating that effort.
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2

1st Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Young Butler

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

chased clear leader, lost ground before 6th

4/1

1st

10

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Young Butler

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Record of 3-9 over hurdles for Emma Lavelle and was nicely on top in the finish over 3m at Kempton the final time (May; ground was good but he's effective on soft); since changed hands for £21,000; has his quirks but likely to win more races for his respected new yard.

10/1

Form: 42615- D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Looked progressive when winning at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) but ran very tamely at Newbury and couldn't blame the soft ground; that was too bad to be true, however, and he has placed form over C&D.
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8th

8

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Kempton

Island Run

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Both wins at Wincanton, the latest in a 3m handicap in 2023, but he's dropped to a handy mark and the latest run at Newbury (3m, good to soft), his third since returning from an absence, suggested he could be interesting with this lesser stamina test; can figure.

8/1

6th

14

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Island Run

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Gained his only wins at Wincanton in 2022 and 2023; not disgraced when runner-up in Class 5 at Lingfield (2m7f) most recently but looks unlikely to go one better in this stronger contest.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3P82P-

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
His second at Plumpton (3m1f, good) was encouraging but not his following effort there and he's now 0-11.
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3rd

7

1st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

17:25 Kempton

One For The Wall

10st 10lb

J: Mr Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

His second at Plumpton (3m1f, good) was encouraging but not his following effort there and he's now 0-11.

12/1

5

23rd Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

16:30 Plumpton

One For The Wall

11st 11lb

J: Mr Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Not much to shout about this winter but his second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start was more encouraging; pulled up on soft ground back here 13 days ago; wait for the elusive first win may continue.

8/1

1

10th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

16:43 Plumpton

One For The Wall

12st 2lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, lost position but going okay 9th, ridden before 3 out, weakened before 2 out

5/2

Form: 8/341-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Needed every yard of the 2m5f to win an Exeter handicap (good to soft) 20 days ago and this stoutly-bred 6yo surely has further improvement in him over this far; couldn't grumble with a 4lb rise.
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4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

14:35 Uttoxeter

Kings Threshold

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Emma Lavelle

Below form in Kim Muir at Cheltenham in March but showed career-best form when winning at Newbury (3m2f, good) just after Christmas and will be a danger to all here if back at that level in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

16th

9

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Kings Threshold

11st 6lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Emma Lavelle

9yo who has a good strike-rate over fences and produced a career-best performance to win at Newbury (3m2f, good) in December when last seen; has also won on soft ground; had just five rivals to beat on that latest start but he was impressive and is not ruled out now 6lb higher.

25/1

Form: 5P3P9-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won at Uttoxeter in March of last year off a 7lb higher mark; 0-8 in the meantime and has to steady the ship after two poor runs; tongue-tie tried last time is now left off.
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8

12th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

15:15 Plumpton

Beaufort West

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

always behind, pulled up before 10th

25/1

8

12th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

15:15 Plumpton

Beaufort West

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

always behind, pulled up before 10th

25/1

8th

10

14th Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

16:25 Plumpton

Beaufort West

10st 9lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Andy Irvine

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 1422P- D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
The winner of four of his first six starts in handicaps (all around 3m on good to soft or slower); solid run of form came to an end when pulled up at Newbury; may be high in the weights now.
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12th

10

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Shot Boii

11st 5lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Seemingly back in good nick when second over fences in December but two lacklustre efforts have followed and it's hard to predict whether this first hurdle run since 2023 will rekindle his enthusiasm.

33/1

8

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:50 Taunton

Shot Boii

11st 4lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) in December but never going after an early mistake when pulled up at Ludlow since, taking his overall chase record to 1-18; first-time blinkers replace regular visor.

11/1

6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:32 Ludlow

Shot Boii

11st 10lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Just 1-17 over fences, and last time's 5l second at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; kept on but never threatened) owed something to the late exit of Anytrixwilldo; mark unmoved but Rian Corcoran claiming 2lb fewer this time.

15/8

Form: 61/13-

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Last spring he won well at Exeter (2m5f, good) and at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) but he was very quiet at Taunton a month ago on his return from a lengthy break.
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10

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 3

15:53 Exeter

Mr Tambourine Man

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: David Pipe

Won twice over today's trip in the spring (good/good to soft) but looked unenthusiastic on last two appearances (Flat/hurdle) and needs today's headgear switch to give him a significant boost.

25/1

7

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Mr Tambourine Man

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won over C&D (good) and at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) in spring, but needs to prove he can still cope with a hurdle mark this high and looked very unenthusiastic (albeit on heavy ground) on the Flat recently.

20/1

7th

1

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ffos Las

Mr Tambourine Man

10st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Pipe

Five-time hurdle winner, the last twice this spring; not seen on the Flat since very underwhelming handicap debut in spring 2022 but copes well with ground slower than good and could turn out to be on a good mark; had another wind op (his fourth) last month.

5/1

Form: /2347-

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
0-6 and ran poorly in a tongue-tie (now removed) on his handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f, good); not without hope off this mark on his previous form and 3m could suit.
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3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:22 Kempton

Peace Of Rome

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Danni O’Neill

Showed some fair hurdling form in 2022-23 and returned from long absence with a reasonably encouraging run at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last month but has quite a bit to find with his two rivals here.

20/1

3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:22 Kempton

Peace Of Rome

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Danni O’Neill

Showed some fair hurdling form in 2022-23 and returned from long absence with a reasonably encouraging run at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last month but has quite a bit to find with his two rivals here.

20/1

4th

5

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Peace Of Rome

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Danni O’Neill

raced in second behind clear leader, in touch with leaders with one circuit to go, outpaced after 3 out

25/1

Form: 88256-

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Belied 250-1 odds when snatching second in a 2m5f novice hurdle in February (good) and heavy/soft ground perhaps not to his liking since then (latterly handicap debut); should run better here.
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2

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Privatearing

11st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, disputing second

12/1

2

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Privatearing

11st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, disputing second

12/1

Non-runners

Peace Of Rome

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £31.24
Tricast £187.28
Trifecta £171.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King's Threshold

TOPSPEED:

Island Run

RP Ratings:

Young Butler

Telegraph:

Mr Tambourine Man

LAMBOURN:

Peace Of Rome

The Guardian:

King's Threshold

Daily Mirror:

King's Threshold

Daily Record:

King's Threshold

POSTDATA:

Island Run

WEST COUNTRY:

Island Run

Daily Mail:

Island Run

The Times:

Young Butler

D Express:

Young Butler

The Sun:

Young Butler

The Star:

Mr Tambourine Man