October 18 / 16.55 Kempton (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting-Operator Of The Year Nursery Handicap

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 59631 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to nurseries, following his Chelmsford third (5f) with a ready win over 6f back there 18 days ago; that form has already been advertised and he should confirm placings with Mbappe; leading claims despite his 6lb rise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Super Schwartz

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Improved for the switch to nurseries, following his Chelmsford third (5f) with a ready win over 6f back there 18 days ago; that form has already been advertised and he should confirm placings with Mbappe; leading claims despite his 6lb rise.

6/4

1st

11

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Super Schwartz

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Much better on his nursery debut here recently, when not helped by sitting last in a tactical, small-field affair (Nouveaux just behind); the return to 6f will suit on that evidence and he's shortlisted.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £9.30

Form: 7600

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten a rival in three turf starts but her one effort of any merit came over C&D in May, her only AW run; risky, but return to Polytrack offers a glimmer of hope.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Willowbank

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Runner-up off 4lb higher over C&D last October but she's not matched that form since and was eighth of ten at Southwell last time; record now stands at 0-10 and others are more convincing.

10/1

8th

5

(8)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Willowbank

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Placed at Kempton (6f) and Lingfield (7f); 2lb lower than when beaten under 4l into fourth at Yarmouth last time and that was a useful race for the grade that's worked out well; player.

5/1

4th

10

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Willowbank

8st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charlie Fellowes

Overraced when trying 7f two runs back and a tardy start was no help when back over 6f at Wolverhampton; should be up to winning at this level.

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 06987

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Big prices all starts, including his nursery debut at Wolverhampton 23 days ago (7f); wouldn't have won there but he was making some headway in the straight when badly impeded and losing all chance; still has time to do better and the market should be revealing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

2nd

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Resumed winning ways in 1m Kempton handicap 29 days ago; up 4lb but must enter calculations.

7/2

1st

6

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Back to form when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) a fortnight ago; 2lb higher today but Rossa Ryan booked and this course winner should have a big run in him.

4/1

Form: 87067

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
She hasn't run badly in either nursery but she has 5l to make up with Super Schwartz on her latest run and she has the widest stall to contend with.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(12)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

My Lady Samantha

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

She hasn't run badly in either nursery but she has 5l to make up with Super Schwartz on her latest run and she has the widest stall to contend with.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

My Lady Samantha

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Alice Haynes

Trainer a pleasing 6-25 with 2yos here but it's hard to find any other positives with this filly, who didn't fare much better for the switch to nurseries (Tapeta) last time.

12/1

6th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

My Lady Samantha

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Never figured in Newbury maiden two weeks ago, taking form figures to 870; however, likely has a more realistic task at this level on nursery debut and may well improve.

8/1

5th
11 (3)
Ritzy

16/1

Form: 007865

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all six starts; has hinted at better but such progress is a requirement if she's to shake up the principals.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ritzy

8st 13lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Exposed maiden who's still to finish placed for a yard enduring a quiet year; having a 7lb claimer up and first-time cheekpieces fitted may help but others are stronger.

8/1

5th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Ritzy

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Unplaced in all six starts; has hinted at better but such progress is a requirement if she's to shake up the principals.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ritzy

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Big prices for all five starts and she hasn't really progressed for the switch to nurseries the last twice; dropping down the weights but others look safer.

14/1

Form: 578

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten many in three runs in novice/maiden company but she should find this level more suitable; cheekpieces now tried.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

16:42 Brighton

Monkey Miss

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins (5.6f/7f) for the Kublers and latest was at this track last August; well handicapped on that form but she's struggled in three runs for current yard and needs a big turnaround.

14/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:40 Brighton

Monkey Miss

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins for the Kubler yard included one over C&D; has finished last in both her runs for Tony Carroll following an absence and cheekpieces did nothing for her when tried once before.

33/1

5th

3

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Monkey Miss

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Did a lot of her racing for the Kubler yard in sprints but proved fine over 7f last summer, including a win here; offered little on her comeback for new trainer (Local Bay looks his best shout) three weeks ago, however, and has to prove her stamina.

14/1

20/1

Form: 44668

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not progressing and the addition of cheekpieces (wore blinkers on nursery debut and no headgear last time) isn't enough to tempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Justahunch

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Regressive maiden who was again below market expectations over C&D last time; maybe he didn't take to soft ground that day but there can only be so many excuses.

16/1

8th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Justahunch

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dylan Cunha

towards rear

5/1

5th

7

(8)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Justahunch

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dylan Cunha

outpaced towards rear, bit short of room over 2f out, no impression

8/1

8th
1 (10)
Mbappe

3/1

Form: 50862

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Found some improvement dropped to 6f for his second nursery start at Chelmsford 18 days ago, coming from off the pace to take second behind the reopposing Super Schwartz; the third and fourth there have run well since and he's respected despite a 3lb rise and a wide stall.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Mbappe

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Mark Loughnane

Justified favouritism, by half a length, in C&D contest last week for a first win since 2024; incurs 5lb penalty but Donagh Murphy claims that amount; remains well treated on historical data anyway; respected, assuming he takes to first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

1st

3

(5)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mbappe

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Commenced his 2026 campaign with an encouraging effort (close third) over C&D last week and remains well handicapped on peak form, which includes two wins off higher marks in 2024; enters calculations.

3/1

Form: 06760

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
No progress in nurseries the last twice; visor experiment quickly aborted; not easily recommended.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(4)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Someone Like You

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Out of the first five on all eight starts; difficult to fancy.

25/1

9th

9

(7)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Someone Like You

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Martin Dunne

Holds poor claims on the balance of her 6f form and record is 0-7; chance depends on whether she improves for the new trip and first-time blinkers.

33/1

7th

7

(8)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Someone Like You

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Martin Dunne

Big prices and well beaten all starts to date, latterly behind Ritzy; has little to recommend her.

25/1

16/1

Form: 086

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Big prices and little threat in three turf runs over shorter in the summer, albeit the latest run wasn't without hope; gelded since last time; likely improver upped to 6f for his nursery debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:35 Bath

Dominant Force

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

ducked right start, in touch with leaders

14/1

6th

7

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Dominant Force

8st 9lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Tony Carroll

Poor maiden who failed to beat a rival in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 19 days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

20/1

10th

10

(7)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dominant Force

8st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tony Carroll

ducked right start, pulled hard, midfield, headway and pressed leaders halfway

16/1

33/1

Form: 768

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three turf runs in the summer; faces a more realistic opportunity now handicapping but his opening mark looks stiff enough.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden who posted one of his better efforts when midfield at Kempton (6f, AW) 76 days ago; steps up in trip on his first start since.

33/1

6th

12

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

0-12; slightly more competitive on his last two starts but hasn't yet threatened to win.

33/1

6th

9

(6)

17th Feb 2026

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Unplaced in all 11 starts but he ran a more encouraging race when fifth of seven in a classified event at Chelmsford last month; still looks vulnerable back in handicap company.

20/1

Non-runners

Damia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.40
Straight Forecast £64.35
Tricast £190.32
Trifecta £470.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Super Schwartz

LAMBOURN:

Mbappe

NEWMARKET:

Havana Touch

Daily Mail:

Monkey Miss

Telegraph:

Mbappe

The Guardian:

Mbappe

Daily Mirror:

Mbappe

The Sun:

Mbappe

RP RATINGS:

Super Schwartz

POSTDATA:

Super Schwartz

The Times:

Super Schwartz

D Express:

Super Schwartz

The Star:

Super Schwartz

Daily Record:

Super Schwartz