February 21 / 18.00 Kempton (AW)

18.00

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 089-78 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won four times (two here) for John Butler before heading to Ireland; raced over an inadequate 5f in two runs for Ian Williams of late but he's never gone as far as 1m on the Flat and hasn't shown much for a while.
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9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

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15/2

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 2790-6 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
May well come good for Lee Carter but didn't really fire when starting out for him off a break at Lingfield (scene of last two wins) 37 days ago; best watched with headgear removed.
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10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 80-143 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ended up against the stands' rail when beating Once Adaay and Berkshire Phantom at Southwell in January then finished fourth and third in races won by them; solid chance if lasting home.
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8th

6

(2)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dynamic Talent

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

All five wins have been over 7f on AW but latest was 11 months ago; on dangerous mark but he ended last year on a low note and was tailed off on his hurdling debut last month; has rejoined Darryll Holland since that last run but he has some questions to answer; blinkers reapplied.

20/1

8th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:12 Huntingdon

Dynamic Talent

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 5th, soon outpaced and pushed along

50/1

8th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:12 Huntingdon

Dynamic Talent

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 5th

50/1

Form: 136-70 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Is much better drawn than when running no race over C&D four weeks ago (behind Uzincso) and is just 1lb higher than when scoring on turf in July; comes with risks attached.
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8th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

7/1

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.

5/1

6th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/1

4/1

Form: 5504-3 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of 13 and he hasn't won on AW for nearly three years; made the frame over 1m2f at Lingfield before filling third over C&D four weeks ago (in first-time cheekpieces; retained); place claims.
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4th

1

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Seven of his eight wins have come at Kempton including over 1m3f in September; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been disappointing since and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month; down the list.

7/1

11th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Veteran who has nothing to prove on this track having won seven times over 1m/1m3f here; can go well fresh so the four-month absence shouldn't be a problem, but the trip remains a moot point.

5/1

5

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

15:58 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Last three starts over C&D; went very close when second of 12 in June then built on his respectable return from a small break to beat 12 others nine days ago; 4lb penalty shouldn't stop him playing a part.

7/2

Form: 1320-8 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has limited AW experience to call upon and this front-runner could face competition for the lead from Covert Mission; stall 9 might make life even more difficult.
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6

(5)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Close third in a 7f Lingfield classified last time but that was AW; no win since August 2023 and it's almost as long since he ran well on turf.

10/1

5

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Not beaten far on his last attempt at this level (1m2f here) in March; not a solid option but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers given a go.

10/1

Form: 8-8541 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Again blew the start but Mia Nicholls (on board for the first time) didn't panic and they did well to score given how slowly the race was run over C&D last week; races off just 3lb higher, but jockey claims 2lb less than last week; key player.
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6th

7

(2)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Often starts slowly; came from well back to win at Kempton (1m) in February; stiffer tasks since, 5lb out of the weights at Newcastle on Good Friday; has weakened on both her previous attempts at 1m2f.

20/1

6th

7

(2)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Often starts slowly; came from well back to win at Kempton (1m) in February; stiffer tasks since, 5lb out of the weights at Newcastle on Good Friday; has weakened on both her previous attempts at 1m2f.

20/1

5th

9

(1)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Michael Appleby

Habitual slow-starter; came from well back to win a 1m handicap at Kempton last month but a similarly patient ride didn't pay dividends last time; looks up against it from 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 050-70

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Returning to shorter might stop him from pulling but he has shown next to nothing of late.
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1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

2nd

7

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Dual AW winner, latterly over 1m2f here in September 2024; fair second after pulling hard when tried over 1m4f again here last time; could go well.

6/1

20/1

Form: 2872-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-11 in Ireland and failed to beat a rival when starting out for new connections over C&D three weeks ago; this is easier but can't support with headgear still missing.
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6th

2

(9)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Emorcee

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Robert Stephens

Finished runner-up four times in Ireland last year, but has shown little in four starts for this yard since returning in January and is now 0-15; look elsewhere.

16/1

8th

1

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Emorcee

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Robert Stephens

Went close several times on turf/AW when trained in Ireland but has been well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; on a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage.

10/1

8th

1

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Emorcee

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Robert Stephens

Went close several times on turf/AW when trained in Ireland but has been well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; on a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £133.70
Straight Forecast £127.43
Tricast £515.66
Trifecta £588.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Uzincso

SPOTLIGHT:

Smiling Sunflower

Daily Mail:

Dynamic Talent

NEWMARKET:

Covert Mission

RP RATINGS:

Smiling Sunflower

Telegraph:

Smiling Sunflower

The Star:

Smiling Sunflower

Daily Record:

Smiling Sunflower

The Times:

Uzincso

The Guardian:

Uzincso

D Express:

Uzincso

Daily Mirror:

Uzincso

The Sun:

Uzincso