December 20 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

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Try Unibet’s Improved Bet Builder Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 540534

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than when winning at York (5f, good to firm) in May and ran a sound race back on the AW when fourth of nine in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month; 0-14 over 6f and further, though, which sounds a note of caution.
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10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 303223 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Putting together a consistent profile, but losing run is now up to 22 and has finished behind Probe and Coachello is his last two starts; handicapper isn't relenting, but there aren't any established trailblazers up against him so he could enjoy the run of race if ridden positively as he has been in the past; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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6th

8

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Baldomero

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins during his latest spell on AW; close second to Dark Thirty in this contest two years ago but needs to rebound, having been comfortably held returned to turf 17 days ago.

33/1

11/2

Form: 650127 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins at the start of the year came over 7f, but he won over this trip off his lower turf mark at Newmarket (good) in July and ran well to finish second of 13 at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in September; he is another who may not want this to be run at a dawdle, though.
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No Results Found

Form: 214007 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Winner of 17 races who showed he still had it when dead-heating at York (6f, good to firm) in August, but not so good since including in a Listed race back on the AW at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last month; needs a good pace to run at and not sure a small field and what may become a tactical event will play to his strengths.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

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5/2

Form: 400411 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Can pull hard, but despite again doing so he made it 4-7 on the AW with victories at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month and Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) four days ago; 5lb penalty demands even more but he has to respected in his bid for a hat-trick in his current mood.
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11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4.

3/1

11/4

Form: 500091 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Was back off his last winning mark when beating Baldomero by just under 2l at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month, making it 2-2 on the AW in the process; has a 5lb higher mark to overcome but may still have more to offer on the surface, so is much respected.
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7th

8

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Probe

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner; flashed home to win a 7f handicap at Chester in May but it has been a mixed bag since, including dropped into a seller at Chester four weeks ago; dangerous mark if the addition of a tongue tie has a positive effect.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:05 Chester

Probe

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Last-gasp winner of a Class 3 handicap here (7f, good) in May but he hasn't matched that form since and was well held over C&D (good to soft) last time; hood now returns but this is highly competitive for a seller and others are preferred.

8/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Probe

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Produced a strong finish for a last-gasp success off this mark here (7f, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level since but he had some serious traffic issues when a creditable third here last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £72.80
Straight Forecast £77.36
Trifecta £296.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Probe

POSTDATA:

Baldomero

Telegraph:

Coachello

TOPSPEED:

Tiger Crusade

LAMBOURN:

Chipstead

RP RATINGS:

Probe

Daily Mirror:

Probe

The Sun:

Probe

The Star:

Probe

The Guardian:

Baldomero

Daily Mail:

Baldomero

D Express:

Coachello

Daily Record:

Coachello

NEWMARKET:

Tiger Crusade

The Times:

Tiger Crusade