February 09 / 15.10 Kempton

15.10

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.70
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 421-55 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on the Flat at his best and came good over hurdles with comfortable win in Sedgefield maiden (2m1f, heavy) last April; bettered disappointing seasonal/handicap debut when close fifth of seven at Catterick (1m7f, soft) but needs more again on this first venture beyond 2m1f.
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5th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton

Thunderclap

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only 4lb higher than when a convincing winner of this race last year (on soft) and ran as though his run 15 days ago would bring him on; couldn't discount.

8/1

5th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton

Thunderclap

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only 4lb higher than when a convincing winner of this race last year (on soft) and ran as though his run 15 days ago would bring him on; couldn't discount.

8/1

6th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

13:55 Huntingdon

Thunderclap

11st 9lb

J: David Bass

T: Hughie Morrison

towards rear

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 75-165

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Improved to win comfortably on seasonal/handicap debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in October but was unable to land a telling blow on next two outings (3m/2m5f) and needs to kick on again here.
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4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 2f 13y

Class 4

15:41 Uttoxeter

Madaket

11st 7lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Dual hurdle winner; his third at Ffos Las in October reads quite well (3m1f, soft) but comfortably held in his three other handicap chases, the latest here; needs more.

8/1

3rd

5

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Madaket

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Dual hurdle winner who was placed off 1lb higher here (3m, soft) in January; disappointed on chasing debut the following month (bled from the nose) and not seen since but may still have a future over fences.

10/1

3rd

5

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Madaket

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Dual hurdle winner who was placed off 1lb higher here (3m, soft) in January; disappointed on chasing debut the following month (bled from the nose) and not seen since but may still have a future over fences.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 21-833 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who was placed in two of his three qualifying races, latterly when third at Hereford (2m3f, good) last month; up in trip today and should have improvement to come in handicaps; seems versatile ground-wise.
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9

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Katate Dori

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Unraced beyond 3m2f but should stay further than that; 15l winner of a major 3m handicap at Kempton last February but he's found his revised mark a bit too tough since (close second to Herakles Westwood at Cheltenham on New Year's Day) and is still 10lb higher today; others are a bit more persuasive.

25/1

8th

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Katate Dori

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Always wears a tongue-tie; on a sharp upward curve when taking this 12 months ago by some 15l (on good to soft); makes his defence off an 11lb higher mark but on the back of a return to form at Cheltenham (in cheekpieces; wore a visor in this last year); course form here always ticks a big box and can run well again.

5/1

18

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Katate Dori

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Won in January in his first two chases (3m/3m2f, soft/heavy) then lacked fluency over his fences when second at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); bar one small blip he jumped much better at Kempton (3m, good to soft) 17 days ago when romping home in the Ladbrokes Trophy; hit with 12lb rise but that may not stop this highly progressive 7yo, who was very impressive last time.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 423-33

Last run: 53 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers towards end of last season and built upon encouraging hurdle debut when third of 13 in Plumpton maiden (2m4f, good to soft; unraced on anything slower) in December, form that has recently been well advertised by the runner-up; makes handicap debut here; respected.
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2nd

3

10th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:45 Plumpton

Bentleys Return

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Lightly raced 7yo who was an encouraging second on his chase and seasonal debut over C&D (good to soft) in December, albeit no match for the winner Theonlywayiswessex; disappointing at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) since but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will prompt a return to form.

5/1

2nd

3

10th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:45 Plumpton

Bentleys Return

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Lightly raced 7yo who was an encouraging second on his chase and seasonal debut over C&D (good to soft) in December, albeit no match for the winner Theonlywayiswessex; disappointing at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) since but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will prompt a return to form.

5/1

Form: 0-405

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Belied 80-1 odds when fourth on seasonal/hurdle debut at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in November but two lesser efforts have followed; remains unexposed but others have more persuasive profiles.
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3rd

7

17th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

14:57 Uttoxeter

Golden Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Disappointed when dropped back to 2m4f here in July but began his chasing career with two promising thirds (2m5f/2m7f, good) and will be suited by today's return to 3m; has a fighting chance if back on song.

9/2

9th

7

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Golden Ambition

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Won twice over hurdles and has kicked off over fences with fairly close thirds over 2m5f here and 2m7f at Worcester; looks on the right sort of mark but considered each-way.

9/2

7

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Worcester

Golden Ambition

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Dual hurdle winner who was beaten 5l on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m5f; stays this far) where a mistake three out didn't help the cause; should run well.

8/1

Form: 873675

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner, most recently off 4lb higher at Taunton (3m, good to soft) last March; won't mind what the weather does here but has not been firing on all cylinders this season.
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9

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

16:30 Ludlow

Karakoram

10st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Third over 2m5f in May (good) took his record here to 31823; no trip or ground issues and mark never lower, but poor the last twice.

20/1

Form: 531122

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Progressive 7yo who has collected three wins this season (2m3f-2m7f, good-heavy) and posted another personal best when close second at Sandown (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; nudged up another 2lb for that but good 5lb claimer Freddie Gingell is enlisted here; major player.
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7

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Fontwell

Wot You Wearing

10st 2lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Fergal O’Brien

He was looking when regressive even before pulling up in his first two runs for this yard but ran better at Taunton (2m3f, good; ridden by Kayla Ruddy), where he was no match for the front two but did come from well off the pace; possibilities; 1lb wrong.

5/1

3rd

8

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Wot You Wearing

10st 5lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Fergal O’Brien

Out of sorts at the end of last term for Robert Stephens and he's been pulled up in handicaps (around 3m2f) at Fontwell and Warwick for his current yard this year; it's easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

6

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Wot You Wearing

10st 5lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner but the latest was back in November 2023 and it's been a long time since he posed a serious threat; pulled up when a 3-1 shot for last month's stable and seasonal debut at Fontwell.

12/1

Form: 85-524

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in heavy-ground novice at Chepstow (2m3f) in December but his second in a soft-ground maiden over that C&D in November was promising and he remains unexposed; no surprise if he features.
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4th

5

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Hurricane Danny

11st 10lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Paul Nicholls

Seven-race maiden but he ran his best race so far when fifth of 14 in a Chepstow handicap (2m7f, good) last month; was only beaten around 6l in that race and he's unexposed at staying trips; in the mix for top yard.

4/1

4th

5

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Hurricane Danny

11st 10lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Paul Nicholls

Seven-race maiden but he ran his best race so far when fifth of 14 in a Chepstow handicap (2m7f, good) last month; was only beaten around 6l in that race and he's unexposed at staying trips; in the mix for top yard.

4/1

5th

12

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:15 Chepstow

Hurricane Danny

11st 0lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Paul Nicholls

Runner-up in a Chepstow maiden (2m3f, soft) in November but he's not gone on from that and was tailed off on his handicap debut at Kempton (2m5f, soft) in February; still early days in this sphere but he now steps up to 2m7f and has something to prove after another break; stablemate of Florencethemachine.

16/1

Form: 14-74P

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles in France in 2022 and still has low mileage; respectable fourth of seven when upped to 2m4f at Uttoxeter (soft) in November but ran very poorly on latest outing (had wind op soon afterwards) and it's hard to know what to expect from him in first-time cheekpieces here.
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3

4th Sep 2025

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

18:00 Sedgefield

Kitesurfer

11st 9lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Another 3m2f winner who was in decent nick in spring/early summer but he finished tailed off behind Earth King at Uttoxeter in July and was pulled up in a first-time visor at Stratford last time; needs to get back on track.

12/1

5

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

16:58 Stratford

Kitesurfer

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Returned from a break in fine form and now goes in a visor after his disappointing show at Uttoxeter; capable of having a say off this mark and good to soft would be acceptable.

13/2

8th

6

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

19:30 Uttoxeter

Kitesurfer

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Came from off the pace to win at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) off 4lb lower; twice beaten off this mark in small fields since then but ran well; solid chance.

5/1

Form: FP3-14 BF

Last run: 264 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Started off for George Baker with three good runs last spring, most notably when winning by 11l at Plumpton (3m1f, good); ought to cope if the ground turns soft here but has fitness to prove after 264-day absence.
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3rd

1

18th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:48 Fontwell

Hello Sunshine

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: George Baker

disputed lead, led before 2 out, headed approaching last, weakened and lost second run-in

4/1

8

9th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton

Hello Sunshine

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: George Baker

Started off for George Baker with three good runs last spring, most notably when winning by 11l at Plumpton (3m1f, good); ought to cope if the ground turns soft here but has fitness to prove after 264-day absence.

25/1

4th

3

21st May 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Hello Sunshine

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: George Baker

Back in good form for new stable this spring, more recently when winning pretty comfortably by 11l at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a week ago; commands respect under 7lb penalty here.

5/4

Non-runners

Mountain Pass, Outside Adesa, Sami Bear, San Fermin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £93.20
Straight Forecast £51.73
Tricast £160.80
Trifecta £379.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wot You Wearing

POSTDATA:

Katate Dori

D Express:

Bentley's Return

Daily Mail:

Kitesurfer

WEST COUNTRY:

Hurricane Danny

TOPSPEED:

Hello Sunshine

Telegraph:

Katate Dori

Daily Record:

Bentley's Return

RP RATINGS:

Wot You Wearing

LAMBOURN:

Wot You Wearing

The Times:

Wot You Wearing

The Guardian:

Wot You Wearing

Daily Mirror:

Wot You Wearing

The Sun:

Wot You Wearing

The Star:

Wot You Wearing