April 17 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 048561 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
First win for Jamie Osborne and on AW when narrowly landing a 6f handicap at Southwell last week; not well in under a 4lb penalty but still likely to give a good account.
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10th

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who showed his best form for a while when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February; below his best on turf at Goodwood 19 days ago but cannot be overlooked back on AW.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Many A Star

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break.

6/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins in 2025, including over C&D and off this mark; made a pleasing return from 142 days off when fourth over C&D five weeks ago; can take a step forward today.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 26-214 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a 6f maiden at Wolverhampton last month; went off quickly when fourth in a Southwell handicap five weeks ago and it was a fair effort in the circumstances; other pace influences on show today.
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6th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

One More Wave

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Noel C Kelly

Two AW wins (at 5f and 6f) last year for Jonathan Portman; has run well off marks in the mid-70s; now a modest 60, having shown very little in four runs for this stable, including a 7f claimer at Dundalk last time; definite chance on his old form; worth a market check.

7/1

11th

12

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

One More Wave

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; hard to fancy on recent form (blood noted at both nostrils on comeback run), too keen at Ayr latest; first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

9th

8

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Ayr

One More Wave

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; blood noted at both nostrils after a poor run at Down Royal (7f) for May's stable debut and he beat one home back there (5f, also good) having stumbled last time; risky.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 7-7161 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won two of his last three starts, both over C&D; 6lb rise for latest defeat of one who won his next two starts is fair enough; could have further improvement in him.
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9th

8

(10)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Big R

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

6/1

9th

8

(10)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Big R

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

6/1

1st

8

(4)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Big R

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual C&D winner in early part of 2024 and placed over C&D on consecutive starts in September/October; returned from ten-week break with quite pleasing fifth here last month and has a big role to play if that run brought him on.

13/2

Form: -59213 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two of his three wins have come over C&D, the latest off 2lb lower last month; ran well for third at Southwell five weeks ago and has solid claims back here.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

8/1

Form: 82381- D

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year, a Windsor novice in July and a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton when last seen five months ago; has had wind surgery since; new headgear tried today; drawn widest.
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7th

5

(11)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Dreamer

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tom Ward

Made it 3-7 over C&D when justifying favouritism with a narrow win in February; no joy in two turf runs this season and has wide draw back on Tapeta but she's now only 1lb higher than for her last success; Hollie Doyle is booked; contender if she can get back near best.

8/1

12th

12

(7)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Lady Dreamer

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tom Ward

Sole turf win came in a 6f novice in 2023; has won five AW handicaps at 6f-7f since but her grass form over the last two seasons has been middling and needs improvement; Colin Keane has first ride for yard.

25/1

4th

2

(3)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:35 Windsor

Lady Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tom Ward

Won her novice over C&D but her five subsequent handicap wins have been on AW, the latest at Wolverhampton when last seen in February; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls here on May 12 (12-1 at the time of withdrawal);

3/1

Form: 7/1-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two runs for Andrew Balding, down the field in an Ascot novice as a 2yo and winning cosily in a 7f novice at Leicester last October (soft; form modest); sold for 22,000gns shortly afterwards and gelded; unexposed but different conditions to deal with and likely best watched on stable debut; tongue tie added.
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7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five wins since December, three of them at this track (including over 1m); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he's never been in better form.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins, including C&D, this winter and latest Chelmsford run probably not the one to judge him on; that said, he wouldn't look to have much wiggle room off his current mark.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won four times during the winter (7f-1m) and has gone up more than a stone in the weights, having been nudged up another 2lb for last weekend's Lingfield second; won't mind going back up in trip, though, and has a decent chance of adding to his tally.

5/2

13/2

Form: 69-135 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First win for Alice Haynes came at Newcastle in January (7f; hooded for the first time); creditable effort back at Newcastle one month later before a low-key run on slow turf last month; should get a good pace to aim at now back at 6f; not discounted.
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10th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Three wins from 32 starts; unlucky not to go closer when fourth of 11 here over 6f last month but he failed to build on that when seventh here ten days ago; steps back up to 7f.

10/1

7th

7

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 19, but he has dropped a long way in the weights and met all sorts of trouble when fourth of 11 over C&D last time (Starsong second); withdrawn at the start on vet's advice in the race won by Good Earth here ten days ago; worth considering.

4/1

10

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

He has never been prolific but lurks on a dangerous mark and his latest unlucky-in-running fourth over C&D served notice he was ready to strike; high on the list.

5/2

Form: 65-777 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.
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8th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Brett Johnson

The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

8th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Brett Johnson

The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

7th

5

(4)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Brett Johnson

Won a 2yo novice at Newbury on his third run for Richard Hannon (6f, good); winless at three but he ran some good races off much higher marks than this; hasn't lasted home over further in two Class 4 events for new yard this season; may fare better sprinting but he's not a solid option.

16/1

10/1

Form: 6173-6 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Looked to retain ability when sixth of ten on his stable debut at Southwell three weeks ago, tiring in the final furlong having made the running; can win races at this level but there other pace to contend with today.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

Form: /02/7- CD

Last run: 340 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended 2021 with an AW hat-trick (first leg over C&D); career punctuated by long absences since then; risky, for all he's potentially well treated.
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7th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Bath

Sovereign Slipper

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Pipped So Smart in the final strides at Chepstow in July (5f, good to soft) and he's 2lb better off with that rival today; subsequent Leicester run (6f) less convincing but returning to a stiff 5f should suit, especially with a fast pace looking assured.

6/1

10th

2

(3)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Leicester

Sovereign Slipper

9st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

took keen hold, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out

5/1

1st

4

(6)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:25 Chepstow

Sovereign Slipper

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Better with each of his three runs back from almost a year off, latterly on his first crack at this trip a month ago; that gave something to build on off the same mark.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.70
Straight Forecast £29.54
Tricast £137.82
Trifecta £200.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grenham Bay

RP RATINGS:

Big R

LAMBOURN:

Royal Jet

NEWMARKET:

Beelzebub

TOPSPEED:

Grenham Bay

POSTDATA:

Grenham Bay

The Times:

Grenham Bay

The Guardian:

Grenham Bay

D Express:

Grenham Bay

Telegraph:

Royal Jet

Daily Mail:

Big R

Daily Mirror:

Big R

The Sun:

Big R

The Star:

Big R

Daily Record:

Big R