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Degen Distillery X Michel13 Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 3f 218y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Degen Distillery X Michel13 Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 11113- D BF

Last run: 342 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has been hurdling (including at a useful level) since October, but he completed a hat-trick on the Flat over just shy of this trip at around this time last year; interesting back in this sphere, particularly if the ground continues to dry out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Mr Freedom

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Sheena West

Six-time Flat winner who scored a fifth win on turf when taking Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) off 2lb lower in July 2024; also a multiple winner over hurdles who was on the premises when taking heavy last-flight fall at Plumpton just over one year ago; interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this comeback.

13/2

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 3

17:15 Plumpton

Mr Freedom

11st 3lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Gained two of his five hurdle wins at this track and was second in Sussex Champion Hurdle here (2m, good) just over a year ago; returned from seven-month break with encouraging third at Bangor (2m3f, good; form working out well) in March and has slipped to a workable mark; can make presence felt.

7/1

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 3

17:15 Plumpton

Mr Freedom

11st 3lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Gained two of his five hurdle wins at this track and was second in Sussex Champion Hurdle here (2m, good) just over a year ago; returned from seven-month break with encouraging third at Bangor (2m3f, good; form working out well) in March and has slipped to a workable mark; can make presence felt.

7/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 486-31 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
French import who was winning for the first time for this yard when successful at Lingfield (11.6f, good; second start since wind surgery) last month; did it nicely so a 4lb rise shouldn't preclude another big effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Premiere Ligne

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Finally off the mark in Britain in May 2024 and runner-up on next four starts, including when coming from well back over 2m4f at Glorious Goodwood; however, he flopped when just 9-1 for the Cesarewitch (soft) that October and not seen since; that was his only run in Britain on softer than good; well handicapped were he to return at his best on this AW debut after 588 days off; market may guide.

14/1

16th

20

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Premiere Ligne

8st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Hughie Morrison

Unraced in Britain on softer than good; finally off the mark in Britain in May and runner-up all four starts since; came from well back over 2m4f (a 1m step up in trip) at Glorious Goodwood and lost out in a duel from over 2f out in the Cesarewitch Trial over C&D three weeks ago; 5lb claimer gets the leg up this time; wore cheekpieces once (well beaten) in 2023 and now tries blinkers; strong each-way chance if they have no adverse effect.

14/1

Form: 733321 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Running consistently well in defeat prior to regaining winning form at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago (acts on any ground); 3lb rise still leaves him 1lb below his previous winning mark so another big effort wouldn't be a surprise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

11/1

Form: 6-6006

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all 11 starts since winning a Curragh Group 3 (1m2f, good) for Aidan O'Brien in the summer of 2022; only beat one home in this headgear combination at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last time, but did show a little bit late on and has dropped another 3lb since; worth keeping an eye on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Aikhal

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Former Group 3 winner who's been on the slide for a while now; suggested he was about to exploit a much reduced mark when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month and he attracted good support when keeping on for third at Brighton (1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; overall profile far from persuasive but he still warrants consideration.

3/1

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

Form: 323-67 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has won here (1m3f) and is back off the same mark as when successful in a three-runner contest at Bath (11.6f, firm) last summer; drying ground very much in his favour, but his two efforts since returning last month need improving on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

On The Right Track

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Mark Usher

Record over C&D reads 12171, but despite market strength he ran terribly on his return from 16 months off here (1m6f) 15 days ago; has a lot to prove after that, but interesting to see if his backers return.

12/1

9th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

On The Right Track

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Mark Usher

Record over C&D reads 12171, but despite market strength he ran terribly on his return from 16 months off here (1m6f) 15 days ago; has a lot to prove after that, but interesting to see if his backers return.

12/1

2

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

On The Right Track

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Mark Usher

Record over C&D reads 12171, but despite market strength he ran terribly on his return from 16 months off here (1m6f) 15 days ago; has a lot to prove after that, but interesting to see if his backers return.

12/1

Form: 21-273 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over this trip on turf/AW for Sir Mark Prescott; has run well in two of his three starts on the AW since returning for this yard in April and although still 5lb above his last winning mark, he can't be dismissed easily.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Robusto

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often makes the running but came from towards rear under Harry Vigors to win a six-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on latest outing; that broke a long losing run but he's usually competitive and has won over C&D; player.

11/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robusto

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run up to 18 and has to put a poor recent effort at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) behind him, but he often makes the running and could enjoy the run of the race if again ridden positively; visor removed after one use.

9/2

14th

3

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Robusto

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often a front-runner; record over C&D reads 1313, but this his first visit here since June 2024; losing run is up to 17 and he is drawn wide; visor the headgear of choice this time.

7/1

Form: 37-148

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced French import who appreciated the return to the Flat when winning a Kempton novice (1m3f, AW) in January, but has been off since disappointing in a handicap there (1m4f) in March; market may indicate what is expected on return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Running The Game

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally very disappointing since 1m3f Kempton novice win on British Flat debut in January 2024, but has become well handicapped and is likely to have entered a few notebooks when keeping on steadily from the rear for sixth in recent Chelmsford race won by Arcadian Nights; watch the betting.

13/2

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

Non-runners

Naval Commander, Goblet Of Fire

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.80
Straight Forecast £7.39
Tricast £18.14
Trifecta £23.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Premiere Ligne

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Freedom

The Times:

Goblet Of Fire

Telegraph:

Robusto

Daily Mail:

Goblet Of Fire

Daily Record:

Goblet Of Fire

D Express:

Premiere Ligne

Daily Mirror:

Premiere Ligne

The Star:

Premiere Ligne

RP RATINGS:

Mr Freedom

The Guardian:

Mr Freedom

The Sun:

Mr Freedom