October 25 / 16.58 Kempton (AW)

16.58

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Classified Claiming Stakes

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Classified Claiming Stakes

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.40
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 006666

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Smart in his prime but slim pickings in 2023, including for this yard on his last three starts; yet to win over 6f (0-8) but stays the trip well enough; not discounted now dropped in class and with a promising apprentice taking off 7lb.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 674106 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Played late when easily winning a small-field Class 6 handicap at Yarmouth in August; well beaten twice since and cheekpieces need to turn things around.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

11/1

Form: 660369 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well on his stable debut (6f, good) at Goodwood in August but less good twice since; drops into claiming company with cheekpieces given a go; not without risk.
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6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Continues to edge down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this year, but he's without a win since November 2023 and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

dwelt start, in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

15/2

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:07 Musselburgh

Impeach

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

He has run some fair races for this yard but all four wins, the latest of them in November 2023, have come over 6f on Polytrack; solid effort over 1m last week; each-way shout.

10/1

5/1

Form: 384194 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best known for his exploits at Lingfield but he has won over C&D in the past; chance at the weights and more appealing than many.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

11st 3lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

towards rear

5/1

5th

8

(7)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

Eight wins here, his latest in April (1m); three places behind Delta Legend over C&D two weeks ago and, although he can never be dismissed at this track, he does look held.

20/1

6th

6

(8)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Teal

Multiple course winner who recorded his first 1m win here in April; ran well on turf here last time (drawn poorly) and he's one to take seriously with his rider's 5lb claim a bonus.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 571540 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Always prominent when winning a 6f claimer at Wolverhampton in August (first time in this combination of accessories); fair run when fourth back at Wolverhampton last month before going off too quick over 7f last time; considered at this level.
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8th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Adam West

always behind, detached over 2f out

33/1

12th

7

(4)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 10lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Adam West

All three wins at sprint trips; more modest efforts than good ones since a 6f claiming success at Wolverhampton in August and didn't shine over 7f and 1m for new yard in November.

66/1

12th

14

(11)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Adam West

Has done his winning at sprint distances; inconsistent, including over 7f, since last success and has something to prove at this new trip on second run for new yard.

25/1

Form: 466020 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five times a winner on AW and he ran well for second at Chelmsford last month; lacklustre C&D run last week though and needs to bounce back quickly.
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6th

4

(6)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mohareb

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

pressed leader

8/1

6th

2

(7)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Mohareb

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, rallied and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

6/1

10th

4

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Mohareb

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Furniss

T: Michael Appleby

Came from off the pace to chase home an improver at Chelmsford 18 days ago; his losing run is gathering momentum but he's capable of going well at this level.

5/1

16/1

Form: 427257

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Nottingham and he's yet to shine on AW (three attempts); short of his best at Bath last week and others have stronger claims.
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7th

8

(5)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Hey Mr

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Alexandra Dunn

dwelt start, towards rear, shaken up and brief headway 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

7th

7

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:52 Bath

Hey Mr

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Alexandra Dunn

Handles most ground and went close off this mark at Nottingham (5f, soft) in July but he's not hit the same level since including in two runs for this yard; now drops back in trip but he needs to find more.

16/1

5th

4

(5)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:12 Nottingham

Hey Mr

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alexandra Dunn

Handles most ground and both his wins have come at this track (5f); only 1lb higher than for his close second here in July and he made a decent start for this yard when a rallying second of four at Brighton (6f, soft) two weeks ago; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 511410 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
In good form in the spring, winning three handicaps over further; sharper for his return to action seven weeks ago and he's one to consider; often slowly away.
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6

(3)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Calins Lad

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

In good form in the spring, winning three handicaps over further; sharper for his return to action seven weeks ago and he's one to consider; often slowly away.

5/1

11th

1

(14)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Calins Lad

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Tony Carroll

Has won on AW in three of his last four starts, including a smooth success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) when last seen in May; 5lb higher after a break but this 8yo is as good as ever and two of his wins have come at this trip; key player.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

15th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Calins Lad

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.10
Straight Forecast £16.45
Trifecta £135.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Swiss Pride

The Guardian:

Digital

SPOTLIGHT:

Gannon Glory

TOPSPEED:

Calin's Lad

D Express:

Mohareb

NEWMARKET:

Masterclass

Telegraph:

Gannon Glory

Daily Mail:

Digital

The Star:

Digital

The Times:

Calin's Lad

Daily Mirror:

Mohareb

POSTDATA:

Swiss Pride

LAMBOURN:

Swiss Pride

The Sun:

Swiss Pride

Daily Record:

Swiss Pride