November 01 / 16.40 Kempton (AW)

16.40

Standard To Slow

Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 575

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on his first two starts (both 6f) but weakened out of it when stepped up to this trip at Ffos Las in August; mark perhaps a little stiff for this nursery debut.
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7th

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Miami Heat

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Back to the mark of November's Kempton nursery win (7f), having not kicked on; didn't stay on sole 7f turf run last summer (soft), but has signalled at least once since that it's worth another go; blinkers added.

4/1

5th

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:10 Hamilton

Miami Heat

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

7f AW scorer last term for previous yard; not in quite the same form at Windsor (6f, good) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 403

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on debut over C&D (first-time hood) but has been well below that level twice since; mark looks fair based on that debut run but she has a bit to prove on what she's produced since.
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2nd

4

(3)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

High Handed

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian O’Rourke

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

8/1

3rd

8

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

15:27 Salisbury

High Handed

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian O’Rourke

Has worn this hood on both runs; promising fourth on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in August and a strong case can be made on that form, but he flopped there (7f, AW) three weeks ago and it's hard to be confident after that.

8/1

13th

7

(7)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

High Handed

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian O’Rourke

ducked right start, in touch with leaders

2/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5320

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Steady progress on first three starts (all 6f novice events) but out of her depth in a French Listed race (5f, very soft) latest; will need improvement to defy this initial mark but that is not ruled out.
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4th

7

(2)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Xaarine

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Placed in three of her last four starts, including when third of ten on nursery debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; 1lb lower; claims.

11/4

3rd

6

(4)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Xaarine

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Menuisier

midfield

13/2

2nd

13

(4)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:50 Windsor

Xaarine

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

Beaten 2l in novice events at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June and Newbury (6f, good); has raced a bit freely both starts, in the latter showing plenty of speed and losing out in only the final 1f, wandering under pressure; looks capable of better with the benefit of that experience and is one to consider.

9/2

11/2

Form: 749

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on his second start in a Newmarket novice (7f, good to firm) in August; not as good since but initial mark looks workable and no surprise to see him more closely involved.
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6th

10

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Stratocracy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

On a career-high mark but he won well from the front at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen and may remain competitive; dual scorer on turf and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

12/1

20/1

Form: 0847

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Peak effort came over C&D in a novice event in September; initial mark had looked stiff enough and that was underlined when he finished last on nursery debut at Windsor (1m, good); drops 3lb with a bit to prove.
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9th

4

(13)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

raced wide, in touch with leaders, pressed leader after 2f, lost second and weakened from under 2f out

8/1

5

(9)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Arrives in decent nick without winning, fifth of seven in 7f Lingfield handicap three weeks ago; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark now.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent

9/2

11/2

Form: 001254 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed little before winning a Chester seller (7f, good) in June; improved form when a close second back over that C&D (soft) on nursery debut and a creditable fourth in a Chelmsford novice event latest; needs to be at her best if she is to win.
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4th

2

(9)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pretence

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June last year, but patchy form in seven starts for this yard and could only manage fifth of six over C&D 11 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pretence

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June; the odd fair run for Hugo Palmer but hopes are pinned on the first-time cheekpieces having a major effect.

7/1

4th

9

(10)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:54 Lingfield (AW)

Pretence

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June; the odd fair run for Hugo Palmer without suggesting she was up to winning in novice company.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2216 D BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Brighton maiden (7f, good to firm) in August; below par in a Newbury nursery (7f, good) latest, when he was too free in first-time cheekpieces; since gelded; probable player.
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8th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: John C McConnell

Ran a bit better over C&D last month but still only midfield and was beaten about 6l; more needed.

14/1

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Has been poor in three starts for this yard lately and not easy to fancy at present.

33/1

13th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

10st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Useful enough 2yo form in Britain but very lightly raced in recent years, soundly beaten both runs for current yard this summer; drops in grade but remains opposable.

16/1

12/1

Form: 22439

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on first two starts for previous trainer but hasn't been able to get back to that level in two starts for this stable (both 7f, soft); gelded since last seen and may do better now handicapping.
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2

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Valadero

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Brian Toomey

27-race maiden but he's had three seconds since August and things didn't go his way behind an improver at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; should get a good tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks.

9/1

2

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valadero

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Brian Toomey

26-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts including over C&D (cheekpieces reapplied) on Saturday; had some traffic issues in that race and he should be in the mix again if turned out quickly.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valadero

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Brian Toomey

Still a maiden after 25 starts but has twice finished second over 6f in recent weeks and wil be suited by today's return to 7f on Tapeta; sports refitted cheekpieces; probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: 728127

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In good form in August, winning a Beverley nursery (7.5f) and second at Leicester (7f) next time; weakened quickly at Haydock on latest but returns from a short break with each-way claims.
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1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doubletalk

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Has some major blips in her profile but she got back on track when scoring at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; up 4lb on this step up to 1m4f but she kept on well last time and has claims if she can back that up.

15/8

3rd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doubletalk

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Has some major blips in her profile but she got back on track when scoring at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; up 4lb on this step up to 1m4f but she kept on well last time and has claims if she can back that up.

15/8

1st

2

(3)

18th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Doubletalk

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all to win a Beverley nursery (7.4f, good to firm) last August but she's struggled in her last three runs including when tailed off at Newcastle (7f) on her return last month; record now stands at 1-10 and has plenty to prove at this new trip.

12/1

14/1

Form: 488

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed promise over C&D on debut in September; not as good back here next time, when still green, and out of his depth in a better race at Newmarket since; initial mark plausible though and no surprise to see him figure.
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8th

7

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Just 2-22 but has taken the runner-up spot nine times; won on heavy at Leopardstown in October off 5lb lower; decent enough return at Cork (7f, soft) when a 6l sixth; Vega's Muse appears to be stable number one.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Dark Viper

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Last run was on the ice at St Moritz; only two wins have been at Leopardstown over 1m; Collecting Coin is more likely to feature for the stable.

14/1

Non-runners

Arizona Desert

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.90
Straight Forecast £66.26
Tricast £822.87
Trifecta £884.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Loaded Quiver

D Express:

Xaarine

The Times:

High Handed

POSTDATA:

Zinchenko

Telegraph:

Miami Heat

The Sun:

High Handed

Daily Mail:

Zinchenko

The Star:

Xaarine

Daily Record:

Xaarine

RP RATINGS:

Loaded Quiver

The Guardian:

Loaded Quiver

Daily Mirror:

Loaded Quiver