August 07 / 20.25 Kempton (AW)

20.25

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 227684

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who may benefit from this return to 7f (below par at 1m2f/6f the last twice); however, has failed to progress, so the application of tongue-tie needs to help.
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1

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

God Bless America

9st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Reliable sort who posted a solid fourth of 13 in 7f Southwell handicap 30 days ago; not ruled out in his bid for a breakthrough success.

9/2

4th

1

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:47 Southwell (AW)

God Bless America

9st 11lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

0-9 but finished runner-up in his first two career starts at this venue (7f/1m) at the start of the year; an extra furlong may suit him ideally now, but the drop in class and return here make him interesting.

4/1

5th

7

(3)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

God Bless America

9st 6lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Runner-up in his first three starts earlier in the year and filled the same position with a tongue-tie added over C&D a fortnight ago; a stiffer test may suit him ideally, but still one for the shortlist off 1lb higher.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 522155 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Knocking at the door prior to his Leicester success (7f) in June; form has dipped in two outings since, albeit ran without usual hood latest; may rebound with the headgear reapplied.
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8

(9)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner for Jamie Osborne last year, the latest at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October; regressive in three starts over 7f here since returning for this yard in March, though, and will need the switch to cheekpieces to make a difference; yard also runs Golden Pharaoh.

25/1

8th

8

(9)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner for Jamie Osborne last year, the latest at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October; regressive in three starts over 7f here since returning for this yard in March, though, and will need the switch to cheekpieces to make a difference; yard also runs Golden Pharaoh.

25/1

13th

13

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

prominent, lost ground after 2f

25/1

8/1

Form: 66533

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; placed in a couple of 6f events here since handicapping, leaving the impression he'll be suited by this extra furlong; upped in grade but receives weight all round; could go well.
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4th

8

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Grecian God

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, drifted left from over 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

10/1

Form: 78-378

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; placed three times, most recently at Goodwood (7f) on seasonal debut; couple of poor efforts since; chance largely depends on how well he takes to first-time blinkers.
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2nd

7

(4)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Hurricane Power

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, drifted left inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

14/1

9th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurricane Power

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Off the mark at the 13th attempt when scoring with tongue-tie reapplied at Windsor (1m, good; 18-1) 12 days ago; that was a narrow win but he's only 3lb higher here and has possibilities if he can transfer his form back to AW.

9/2

1st

7

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Hurricane Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

midfield

8/1

8/1

Form: 5-503

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Absent since an encouraging effort at Windsor (1m; handicap debut) three months ago when achieving his first piece of placed form; now goes in tongue-tie; possibilities granted further progress.
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10th

7

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Waistcoat

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

His two wins for Ross Burdon have come at a lower level; disappointed at Kempton when last seen and although he is relatively unexposed at 6f, he will need a clear personal best to take this after 108 days off.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Waistcoat

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Had excuses when well held over a mile here in October but otherwise on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Chepstow and Chelmsford; that latest success was a decisive one and he looks a strong contender despite his 5lb penalty.

7/2

10/1

Form: 2-4743

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has largely consistent form; respectable third upped to 1m here most recently, while shaping as if this return to 7f will prove ideal; first success is not out of the question.
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1st

5

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Strike-rate of 2-22 on the AW but both wins have been this year, the latest off 3lb lower over C&D in February when a well-backed favourite; has been off since so may be better for the run.

12/1

1st

1

(1)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Easy win at Southwell (1m; well backed) last month and she has run well in defeat since; stamina has to be taken on trust.

5/2

2nd

4

(11)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Imola

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Joey Ramsden

Below-par favourite and unable to take advantage of good opportunity over C&D last time when ahead of the assessor; consistent otherwise for current yard but her new mark has kicked in.

3/1

6/1

Form: 3-1435 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Leicester (race won by Ten Commitments) six weeks ago on turf debut; has form figures of 313 in 7f contests on AW and may have more to offer back in same scenario; remains of interest.
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7th

1

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Super Hit

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Owen

His last win was 13 months ago but he's run two promising races for James Owen this spring and was beaten less than 2l when sixth at Leicester (1m, good to firm; 9-2) last time; remains well handicapped on his old form and he shouldn't be far away.

7/1

6th

2

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

On a long losing sequence (for Darryll Holland) but he made a promising start for James Owen after a three-month layoff when second of 12 in 1m AW Lingfield handicap nine days ago; big shout nudged up 1lb.

7/1

2nd

4

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Super Hit

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Signed off for Darryll Holland with a below-par run at Kempton in January but had gone close off today's mark over C&D a few days earlier and it will be interesting to see what James Owen can do with him (same owner).

7/2

33/1

Form: 7-6057

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Recorded a 40-1 win at Haydock (6f) on 2yo debut; has failed to match that form since, mostly finishing last; first-time headgear needs to have major effect.
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9th

9

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Kempton (AW)

Sarakana

8st 13lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ed de Giles

Recorded a 40-1 win at Haydock (6f) on 2yo debut; has failed to match that form since, mostly finishing last; first-time headgear needs to have major effect.

33/1

16/1

Form: 356

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Regressive RPRs in three starts over 1m-1m1f on turf and looks far from solid in terms of form (peak effort may not be reliable); something to prove off this opening mark.
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12th

10

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since.

14/1

6th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Rock Armour

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

In the hands of John Butler when sporting first-time blinkers to score at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February; that's her only success but a keeping-on third here (1m4f, good) was a respectable effort a fortnight ago and this new trip is probably worth a go.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 82-413 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sound form at this course since handicapping, getting up in the final strides over 7f then finishing strongly from a difficult position (off this mark) over 6f; bred to do better still, being from a good family that has served his connections well; commands respect back up in distance.
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7th

4

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

In good form on the AW this year, winning a handicap at Lingfield (7f) in February and running creditably when fourth in similar event at Newcastle (6f) on Good Friday; has shown he's up to Listed level but this is still a warm race in which to be making his debut on grass.

25/1

4th

3

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

C&D winner; running well in handicaps this winter before a fine second in Listed company at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; the 10lb hike for that will surely leave him vulnerable.

25/1

2nd

3

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Still improving and his latest Lingfield success (7f) was just reward for a string of good placed efforts this year; has a stiff task at the weights but likely he will fare better than they suggest.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £16.89
Tricast £157.40
Trifecta £172.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Heathcliff

Telegraph:

Super Hit

D Express:

Grecian God

RP RATINGS:

Heathcliff

TOPSPEED:

Heathcliff

POSTDATA:

Heathcliff

The Times:

Heathcliff

The Guardian:

Heathcliff

Daily Mail:

Heathcliff

Daily Mirror:

Heathcliff

The Sun:

Heathcliff

The Star:

Heathcliff

Daily Record:

Heathcliff