January 22 / 14.00 Kempton (AW)

14.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Wind

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6/80-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Improved form (third over 1m) at Chelmsford this month on AW/handicap debut; likely to build on that effort and warrants respect, being far less exposed than most of these rivals.
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5th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.

13/2

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11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 67188-

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at Chelmsford (1m2f) three starts ago; back on same mark but doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to 1m.
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10th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

C&D winner; two solid efforts over C&D this year and he won a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in April; last of four over C&D (Dubai Immo third) under Guy Mitchell 21 days ago, but that was a messy affair and this bigger field should help; chance.

6/1

10th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

C&D winner; two solid efforts over C&D this year and he won a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in April; last of four over C&D (Dubai Immo third) under Guy Mitchell 21 days ago, but that was a messy affair and this bigger field should help; chance.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

took keen hold, raced in third

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4001-7 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Unsuited by steady pace last time; better judged on belated win here (7f) in December, albeit record of 1-28 is underwhelming; stays 1m and has place claims in this weak contest.
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8th

9

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been out of sorts over C&D in last three runs and her last win was two years ago; opposable.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been well held over C&D in last two runs; still has a poor strike-rate and losing run is up to 22.

16/1

9th

10

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but cut little ice in the C&D contest won by Mbappe last week; still has a poor strike-rate and losing sequence is mounting up.

20/1

25/1

Form: 3960-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Each-way shout on best efforts; however, remains a longstanding maiden and has achieved little in both outings this winter.
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9th

1

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Three Dons

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; unable to make a significant impact on the Flat last autumn but he's run with credit over hurdles in recent months and is well treated back on the level (6lb below his last winning mark); considered.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Three Dons

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; switched to hurdling late in the day but he's taken surprisingly well to this game, running two good races at Leicester (extended 1m7f; soft and heavy), and may well improve for this easier stamina test now handicapping; thereabouts.

4/1

3rd

11

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:32 Leicester

Three Dons

11st 8lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Tony Carroll

8-46 on the Flat; left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career but went down fighting over C&D (soft) just after Christmas and has a good chance if in similar form again.

9/2

20/1

Form: 6000-7 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has a big question mark over current form and his AW strike-rate (just 1-37) is another negative.
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9th

3

(2)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Hes Our Star

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Tony Carroll

Three of his six wins have come here (7f/1m, good to firm), the latest in a similar event last August; out of sorts since though; doesn't look the stable's first choice, with plenty to find at the weights in the refitted visor.

25/1

7th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Hes Our Star

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Three of his six wins have come here (7f/1m, good to firm), the latest in a similar event last August; moderate in the meantime, though, and has plenty to find even at this level; tongue-tie removed after one use; stable triple-handed.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield

Hes Our Star

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

All of his six wins have been at 7f/1m and he's been out of sorts in his last nine runs; has lots to prove and he's never raced over this far; regular blinkers removed.

25/1

10/1

Form: 4613-8 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Needs to leave his poor reappearance effort well behind and may require longer trips now, with last win at 1m4f; others preferred.
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8th

4

(8)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

No Diggity

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

dwelt start, in rear throughout

25/1

8th

3

(1)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

No Diggity

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

Three-time winner at this level, most recently on turf last August; has a doubt over current form but could revive with Rossa Ryan on board and stepped back up in distance.

8/1

6th

4

(10)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

No Diggity

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Martin Dunne

Needs to leave his poor reappearance effort well behind and may require longer trips now, with last win at 1m4f; others preferred.

10/1

9/2

Form: 00599-

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; sole win came in 2022 and doesn't look solid on 2023 form; however, has possibilities dropped to this weak level on debut for new yard; market support should be heeded.
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7th

2

(3)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Elephant John

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Quinn

Ex-Irish; sole win came in 2022 and doesn't look solid on 2023 form; however, has possibilities dropped to this weak level on debut for new yard; market support should be heeded.

9/2

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out, outpaced from 2f out, soon no impression

12/1

9th

4

(4)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent on inner, outpaced 1f out

14/1

Form: 8498-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-6; has minor form claims but may be capable of improvement in this weak handicap on second run for new yard; not devoid of hope.
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1st

2

(1)

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Desert Swirl

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Alex French

Her first seven starts (7f-8.5f; five for Archie Watson) weren't brimming with encouragement but she took a good step forward when third of 12 at Newcastle 11 days ago on her drop to 5f; could fare better still as a sprinter and this race is weak; interesting.

5/1

3rd

12

(7)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Swirl

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Alex French

Seven-race maiden who was soundly beaten on both starts for new stable last month (8.6f/1m); huge leap of faith is required to support her on her first attempt at a sprint trip.

66/1

8th

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Desert Swirl

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

0-6; has minor form claims but may be capable of improvement in this weak handicap on second run for new yard; not devoid of hope.

16/1

20/1

Form: 47400-

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who still has no placed form; produced duck eggs the last twice and is hard to recommend.
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7th

3

(2)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Southwell (AW)

Gintini

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

in rear

14/1

9

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gintini

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

Unplaced in 14 starts for Laura Mongan and makes his debut for a stable in red-hot form having changed hands for 1,000gns last month; visor given a go this time, but probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

9/1

6th

3

(8)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Gintini

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Laura Mongan

Regressive 13-race maiden who has beat only one rival in Polytrack handicaps (7f/1m) in his last three starts; makes no appeal with blinkers now tried.

33/1

Form: 706-95

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has poor claims on most of his form but the return to this trip is a cause for some optimism; less exposed at 1m than shorter.
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12th

11

(2)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ricardo Ofworthing

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Dow

14-race maiden who has poor claims on most of his form; this drop back in trip could help but he was tailed off at Kempton (1m) two weeks ago and it's not hard to look elsewhere.

66/1

10th

10

(2)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Ricardo Ofworthing

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Has poor claims on most of his form but the return to this trip is a cause for some optimism; less exposed at 1m than shorter.

25/1

5th

7

(2)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Ricardo Ofworthing

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Never figured in similar event at Lingfield (6f) last week; regressive maiden who needs to derive major benefit from first-time hood.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.60
Straight Forecast £8.56
Tricast £40.68
Trifecta £22.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Charlatan

NEWMARKET:

No Diggity

The Times:

Elephant John

RP RATINGS:

Egoiste

POSTDATA:

Marchetti

Telegraph:

Charlatan

The Guardian:

Charlatan

Daily Mail:

Charlatan

D Express:

Charlatan

The Sun:

Charlatan

The Star:

Charlatan

Daily Record:

Charlatan

Daily Mirror:

No Diggity