May 06 / 16.40 Kempton

16.40

Good

Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 3m 0f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 25546- D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Three good-ground wins over 2m7f-3m last year; back on a dangerous mark and Chepstow last time, with conditions in his favour, was a step back in the right direction.
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3rd

6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Halifax

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Best effort this term when second in this grade at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) on penultimate start; on last winning mark so holds a fighting chance from a handicapping perspective.

8/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Halifax

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Well handicapped and looked booked for a return to winning ways at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) until reeled in late on; strongly considered on the back of that effort.

3/1

2nd

7

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Halifax

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Back on same mark as Kempton win in May 2024 (3m, good); likely to be all the better for his latest run (first for 290 days); interesting.

8/1

Form: 25843- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Good and bad in five chase starts since finishing runner-up in this race 12 months ago off this very mark (good ground); ran well enough in his final chase run to believe he's in similar form.
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8th

8

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Kempton

Island Run

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Both wins at Wincanton, the latest in a 3m handicap in 2023, but he's dropped to a handy mark and the latest run at Newbury (3m, good to soft), his third since returning from an absence, suggested he could be interesting with this lesser stamina test; can figure.

8/1

6th

14

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Island Run

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Gained his only wins at Wincanton in 2022 and 2023; not disgraced when runner-up in Class 5 at Lingfield (2m7f) most recently but looks unlikely to go one better in this stronger contest.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 20021- D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
The front two were clear when winning a 2m7f good-ground handicap at Ascot last time and he's effectively off the same mark with Harry Atkins taking away the 7lb rise with his claim; he's not consistent but hard to dismiss.
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1st

1

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Redbridge Rambler

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Two good runs behind subsequent winners at Hereford and Catterick (both 3m1f, good) in late 2025; always struggling over an inadequate 1m7f at Wincanton (no headgear; cheekpieces return) in April and perhaps fortunate to get dropped 2lb; fair chance of another win.

7/2

5th

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

15:27 Wincanton

Redbridge Rambler

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Martin Keighley

Suited by good or quicker ground; similar sort of form in his last four races in handicaps from 2m4f to 3m1f; this trip is on the tight side but he's in a weak race and might be ridden forcefully.

15/8

Form: 122/1- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won two staying handicap hurdles three seasons ago (on good and good to soft) and returned from a long absence to run away with a 2m3f selling hurdle at Wetherby in March (soft); that was a slow-motion finish and it remains to be seen if he's as good as he was.
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1

10th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

16:17 Chepstow

Art Of Diplomacy

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Has gone 5-5 over fences (2m5f-3m2f) since the cheekpieces returned in June, last time prevailing in a match; tackling stronger opposition here and he's penalised accordingly, but he's in the zone and fighting fit.

4/1

1

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

14:03 Newton Abbot

Art Of Diplomacy

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Kept on well for ready success in Class 2 handicap at Bangor (3m, good) a fortnight ago and is now 4-4 over fences since cheekpieces were refitted in June; 2m5f on slower ground will also suit him; ought to be very hard to beat in current mood.

Evs

Form: 31/54-

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
With Sam Thomas when winning a Chepstow novice (2m3f, soft) 14 months ago; ran much better on his second run for this yard when beaten 18l on heavy ground at Ffos Las (3m handicap, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) but he'll need to find something on that and now returns from another absence.
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4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

15:00 Ludlow

Tzarmix

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Back from a break with a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft) in December and he's finished runner-up in three subsequent starts; up another 2lb but he had a near-miss at Market Rasen (2m7f) last time and this return to quicker ground is no problem (won a point on good to firm); respected.

100/30

2nd

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Tzarmix

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Twice runner-up since his impressive Ludlow return (3m, good to soft) in December, coming clear with the winner over C&D last time (fourth and fifth have won since); up another 3lb, but likely to be bang there once again.

11/2

2nd

3

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

13:28 Market Rasen

Tzarmix

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Returned from break with clear win at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) last month and was not discredited when close/clear second off same mark at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) soon afterwards; 6lb higher now but still respected in current mood.

7/1

Form: 31417- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Two 3m1f soft-ground wins at Plumpton this year but he wasn't great back there three weeks ago and he bids to bounce back off what looks a tough mark.
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4th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

San Pedro

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground, struggling from 3 out

10/1

4th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

San Pedro

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground

10/1

Form: P3/31/ D

Last run: 714 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Unexposed maiden winner (3m1f, good) who might not be on a bad mark but this looks a big ask after so long out.
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3rd

3

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Foxinthebox

11st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Ross Wilson

Won a Huntingdon maiden hurdle for Olly Murphy back in May 2022, but hasn't raced under rules since the summer of 2024; made all, turning over the odds-on favourite, in a three-runner Ladies Open at Pusk (3m, good) 18 days ago; is 2-3 under Amy Milburn.

9/1

6th

6

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

18:25 Market Rasen

Foxinthebox

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Made all, reportedly benefitting from a step up in trip (to 3m1f), in a Huntingdon maiden hurdle in May 2022; absent for the best part of two years until reappearing at Kempton (seventh of ten, beaten 26l) last month; has a pedigree for chasing (runner-up in a point) but others are preferred.

7/1

12/1

Form: /3346-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Hasn't taken to fences on his last four starts (after wind surgery) so no surprise that he's back over hurdles and this mark is manageable on the best of his form, albeit at shorter trips; there are enough doubts on a few counts to turn elsewhere.
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2

22nd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Kepagge

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: David Pipe

Dual C&D winner in spring 2023; however, there's been little to shout about in the meantime and, while the return of this headgear is probably a good thing, this 11yo has too much to prove.

10/1

2

22nd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Kepagge

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: David Pipe

Dual C&D winner in spring 2023; however, there's been little to shout about in the meantime and, while the return of this headgear is probably a good thing, this 11yo has too much to prove.

10/1

9th

7

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ffos Las

Kepagge

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Dual C&D winner in spring 2023; he's not fired in the same way since and is now 11 but took second back over C&D last May (4lb lower today); absent since November and the lack of any equipment is striking (for a start, he's been tongue tied all starts under rules) but he's worth a second look.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: P3725-

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
2m5f chase winner but unraced beyond that far; lost his way over fences and beaten 12l and 18l back over hurdles the last twice; not crying out to be backed at the minute.
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6th

1

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Worcester

Honneur DAjonc

12st 0lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Some good runs in plating hurdles in the spring but soundly beaten back in handicaps on his last four starts, most recently when reverting to fences; lots to prove.

20/1

6th

5

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:10 Worcester

Honneur DAjonc

11st 12lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Won a selling hurdle for James Owen in March but was safely held in two handicap hurdles for new stable last month (2m/2m4f) and needs to raise his game on this first chasing start since January 2024.

25/1

7

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:40 Uttoxeter

Honneur DAjonc

11st 10lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Last win for James Owen came in a seller and was sold on for £5,500; 66-1 and tailed off on stable debut at Worcester.

50/1

Form: 6/754-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won five times for his previous yard; had been quiet for this one but it wasn't a bad effort back from wind surgery at Wincanton last time (2m5f, good; beaten 14l); could build on that and, although without a win over this far, he probably stays.
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1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Getalead

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted.

8/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Getalead

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted.

8/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Getalead

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.40
Straight Forecast £23.12
Tricast £88.99
Trifecta £122.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Island Run

Daily Mail:

Art Of Diplomacy

WEST COUNTRY:

Redbridge Rambler

SPOTLIGHT:

Getalead

TOPSPEED:

Halifax

Daily Mirror:

San Pedro

The Times:

Redbridge Rambler

POSTDATA:

Island Run

The Guardian:

Island Run

The Star:

Island Run

Telegraph:

Getalead

D Express:

Art Of Diplomacy

The Sun:

Art Of Diplomacy

Daily Record:

Art Of Diplomacy