July 16 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 341-3D3 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made all for 1m6f win at Wolverhampton in November; two creditable runs in 2024 without finding anything new (disqualified latest when rider failed to weigh in) and needs extra for the new trip with regular hood discarded; Oisin Murphy, 21-85 for yard in recent years (21-85), rides for the first time; shade to prove overall.
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2nd

10

28th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Surrey Belle

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

led, went clear with winner home turn, jinked left and headed 2 out, rallying last, challenging run-in, no extra final 110yds

6/1

2nd

10

28th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Surrey Belle

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

led, jinked left and headed 2 out, rallying last, challenging run-in, no extra final 110yds

6/1

7th

7

(11)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

16:30 York

Surrey Belle

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Won from the front at Kempton (2m, AW) in July and Haydock (1m6f, heavy) 15 days ago; up another 3lb but has had just two races over this trip and may have more to offer.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4387 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Bumper promise in late 2023 and when third of seven to a smart one over 1m4f here in May; had some soft-ground failures on the Flat otherwise, including on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f), but the return here could suit with blinkers fitted; too soon to dismiss.
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No Results Found

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -43561 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Early AW wins at Chelmsford but she was well suited by the long straight over C&D when a sustained challenge took her past Doublethetrouble late on; up 3lb but has a bit of potential over C&D.
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2nd

3

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

led narrowly or disputed lead

10/1

2nd

3

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

led narrowly or disputed lead

10/1

3rd

2

(10)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Scored at Kempton (2m) in June but she saw her run of good efforts end when last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap 32 days ago; she needs to get back on track.

13/2

8/1

Form: 44/342 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Had C&D form before missing 2023; not quite back to his previous level but he took a late second to one on the middle leg of a three-timer, at Bath (1m6f) in June, and should be involved again; versatile tactically.
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4th

4

(8)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Myriad

9st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Had C&D form before missing 2023; not quite back to his previous level but he took a late second to one on the middle leg of a three-timer, at Bath (1m6f) in June, and should be involved again; versatile tactically.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Bath

Myriad

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Scored on AW in 2021 and 2022; missed last year but he's not been beaten far in two runs on Polytrack (1m4f/2m) this spring after a long absence; still lightly raced on turf and he's not ruled out on this drop back in trip.

8/1

Form: 4-1113 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won first three 2m handicaps on AW this year but he just kept on at one pace when third of eight over C&D in June; may have had a breathing issue there as a tongue-tie is now added; should have another race in him.
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2nd

2

(4)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Wannabe Brave

10st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Four wins on AW in his last seven starts, including with a late thrust over 2m at Lingfield (Polytrack) last month; now drops back in trip but he's only 2lb higher and was a creditable second over C&D on penultimate run; respected.

2/1

6

29th Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Wannabe Brave

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

1st

2

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:55 Lingfield (AW)

Wannabe Brave

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Completed an AW hat-trick in the first half of the year, the last leg coming over C&D off 5lb lower; good second at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m6f); each-way shout.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 706364 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; well treated on staying form in 2023 but nothing like as consistent now, albeit he was a creditable fourth of 14 in the Vase at Newcastle last time and is down in class today; claims if repeating it.
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7th

4

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led but pestered early

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Pons Aelius

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

He has an in-and-out profile but he won at Beverley in August and his fourth of five at Newcastle a fortnight ago came in a fairly warm little race; he's not discounted.

5/1

4th

3

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pons Aelius

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Dour stayer who lacks consistency and isn't as good as he was; fine on Tapeta and quite capable off this mark but whether this will be run to suit is a different matter.

5/1

Form: D1712/5 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022; had little racing for this yard since and although not beaten far over hurdles in February he was well beaten over an inadequate 1m2f on the Flat (turf) and back hurdling in May; others preferred.
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7th

8

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:48 Perth

I Doubt That

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

AW winner who made it 0-6 over hurdles when nowhere in a C&D handicap here in May; has since offered little on the Flat.

10/1

12th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

I Doubt That

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Daragh Bourke

slowly away, always behind

14/1

7th

10

(3)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

I Doubt That

9st 1lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Daragh Bourke

C&D winner in 2022; had little racing for this yard since and although not beaten far over hurdles in February he was well beaten over an inadequate 1m2f on the Flat (turf) and back hurdling in May; others preferred.

33/1

Form: /48-43

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner in April 2023; form took a downward turn in the autumn and well held for new yard in May but he fared better when third of 11 at Nottingham (1m6f) in June; worth a go at 2m; considered on AW debut.
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10th

5

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Highland Frolic

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mark Rimell

prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

20/1

10th

5

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Highland Frolic

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mark Rimell

prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened over 2f out

20/1

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Warwick

Highland Frolic

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Mark Rimell

Won a maiden hurdle in April 2023; signed off for Milton Harris in modest form and has been tailed off in two of his three Flat runs for this yard; others safer.

10/1

33/1

Form: 85-076 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins over 2m at Lingfield, the latest in February 2023; sliding down the weights but out of sorts these days and out the back on latest start.
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1st

7

(5)

22nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Smith

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Lydia Richards

Six-time C&D winner who has dropped down the weights; however, this 8yo is winless since February 2023 and hasn't shaped as though a win is imminent.

12/1

1st

7

(5)

22nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Smith

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Lydia Richards

Six-time C&D winner who has dropped down the weights; however, this 8yo is winless since February 2023 and hasn't shaped as though a win is imminent.

12/1

Form: 732362

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Reliable stayer who has been placed more often than not for this yard but just as he looked about to gain a deserved first win over C&D last time, Grand Duchess Olga deprived him near the line; slight weights turnaround favours him but the winner might do better yet.
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4th

3

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

4/1

50/1

Form: 3/8/68 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four hurdle wins in the 2021-22 season; off the track for 15 months before returning in May and suffered heavy defeats in two AW runs for new yard; cheekpieces return (four wins in them) but one to watch for now.
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6

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield

Imphal

11st 8lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Paddy Butler

towards rear

33/1

6

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield

Imphal

11st 8lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Paddy Butler

towards rear

33/1

10th

7

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Imphal

10st 4lb

J: Miss Megan Trainor

T: Paddy Butler

His Flat four-timer in 2017 culminated in a success over C&D; won four times over hurdles in 2021/22, but his efforts under both codes since the start of last year, including three outings for this yard, don't suggest the veteran will be winning this.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £16.27
Tricast £77.94
Trifecta £100.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Wannabe Brave

SPOTLIGHT:

Grand Duchess Olga

THE NORTH:

Pons Aelius

The Guardian:

Surrey Belle

RP RATINGS:

Myriad

TOPSPEED:

Smith

The Star:

Grand Duchess Olga

Daily Record:

Grand Duchess Olga

NEWMARKET:

Wannabe Brave

The Times:

Wannabe Brave

Telegraph:

Wannabe Brave

Daily Mail:

Wannabe Brave

Daily Mirror:

Wannabe Brave

D Express:

Pons Aelius

The Sun:

Pons Aelius