August 14 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 17-256 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-8 on turf but 3-9 on the AW, including two wins over this C&D, the latest in a first-time visor from 3lb lower last September; second of ten off this mark here (1m) in April and holds claims on his best form.
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9th

5

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Brasil Power

9st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: George Boughey

Back on the mark he defied over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in March but recent efforts haven't been obviously encouraging, for all the 7f trip of the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot is almost certainly too short for him these days.

33/1

19th

27

(27)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Brasil Power

9st 1lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Effective at 7f earlier in career but seems to need much further now and gained last three wins over 1m4f/1m6f (stays 2m); still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf in any case and looks unlikely to figure in this hot prize, back down sharply in distance.

66/1

9th

6

(11)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Brasil Power

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Moving up to 1m4f worked well in December and comparable form at 1m6f/2m since, including another win three starts back; he's come up a bit short in warmer races this year, though, including behind Align The Stars at Kempton, and none of his turf form (admittedly at up to 1m2f) is close to this mark.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £9.10

Form: 0-0745 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All five wins on the AW, the latest from 14lb higher; there have been encouraging signs the last twice, but his losing run is now up to 22 and will need things to pan out favourably from the outside stall.
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5th

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Ayr Harbour

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders, took keen hold over 5f out

7/1

4th

2

(3)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ayr Harbour

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins on the AW and not a lot wrong with his recent efforts at Kempton and Southwell, the latest a 7f Racing League Handicap; stays this far and can again make presence felt.

5/1

5th

8

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Ayr Harbour

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Behind a couple of these over C&D last month but he signalled he was ready to strike when second at Kempton two weeks ago, coming from well back having been dropped in from a wide stall; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold showing.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 122750 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
In good form on Tapeta during the winter including two wins at Wolverhampton (7f); out of the frame in his last three starts, but has dropped to a favourable mark and could play a part on Polytrack debut with cheekpieces fitted; stable also runs Holy Fire.
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6th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Smoky Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Dual Tapeta winner who ran well from a wide stall on his Polytrack debut in August (first-time cheekpieces); not as good at Southwell last time but is back on his last winning mark and one of his wins came fresh, so the six-week break may help.

10/1

14th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Can race too freely and hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should, but he's on a good mark and turned in a solid effort in cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton two weeks ago; work to do with Ayr Harbour on that form though and his yard may have stronger claims with Kodi Lion.

16/1

3rd

7

(10)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders when on outer

10/1

20/1

Form: 647150 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come over 7f on the AW, including two here; just 2lb higher than for his latest success in June, but he may be vulnerable in a race as competitive as this these days.
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8th

6

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Arctician

10st 8lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Can lead; multiple AW wins at 7f and 1m but he's 0-14 on turf and it's a long time since he's been any threat on grass; up against it in only his fifth turf start in the last two years.

16/1

7th

7

(13)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Dow

Five-time C&D winner who's not well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end; resumed in good form, with two solid efforts over 1m, but has never won off a mark this high and isn't improving at his age.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Five-time Kempton winner who boasts a consistent record round here too; solid comeback from over three months off over C&D last month and is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has never won off a mark this high.

5/1

10/1

Form: -00490

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-14 on turf, so recent efforts can be forgiven; 6-22 on the AW and has run well over this far on Tapeta, but all of his wins have come over 6f; not the percentage call.
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5th

2

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Justcallmepete

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner; five wins since joining Tony Carroll, including turf handicaps in two of his last three starts; should give his running once again but may prove vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

1st

7

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins on AW; scored at Bath on penultimate outing but is only 2-23 on turf and latest effort confirms that marks in the 80s are probably beyond him, at least nowadays, in this sphere.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Justcallmepete

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf but he's capable of useful 6f form on grass and made short work of his rivals at Bath (extended 5f, good) last week; now 6lb higher but this mark isn't beyond him on past exploits; would have welcomed rain but still considered.

5/1

Form: 4-1034 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Handy sort whose record over C&D reads 112413 and is just 1lb higher than for his latest success in April; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces and he could go well, especially if able to establish an uncontested lead.
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13th

11

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Four wins from ten starts over C&D but looked on the downgrade during a limited campaign last year and turned in an ordinary comeback here two months ago; some way down the pecking order.

25/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

His last four wins have been over C&D but latest was in August 2024; well handicapped on old form but he's been out of sorts in three runs for his current yard and was beaten 12l here (6f) in December; returns after a break and needs a major revival back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

13/2

4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Below par on turf last time (stable debut, back from break); has a better strike-rate on AW but seems ideally suited by Kempton; gained last four wins there.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-4064 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four starts since returning for this yard in May with a tongue-tie applied, but is 2-2 over C&D and 5lb lower than for his latest success in May last year; interesting.
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5th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Lir Speciale

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); better form in defeat this year, placed in good C&D handicaps (good ground) in consecutive days last month; has won on fast ground and his connections took this race in 2024; needs serious consideration.

6/1

4th

13

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Lir Speciale

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

There's a suspicion he might ideally need slow ground to produce his best form at 7f, especially here, but he began this season in good form (1m/7.5f, good to soft/good) and there was some mitigation when down the field at Newbury on penultimate start (1m, good; denied clear run); went close over C&D (good) on Friday; not ruled out.

10/1

2nd

2

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lir Speciale

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; started this season with good thirds at Doncaster (22-runner Spring Mile; good to soft) and Chester (7.6f, good) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Newbury last time; any easing of the ground would be in his favour; connections have tasted recent success in this.

11/1

20/1

Form: -62418 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All four wins over 1m, including one here; back to winning form in an amateurs' event at Goodwood (good to soft) in June, but not for the first time his keen-going tendencies took their toll at Newmarket last time; others stronger.
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7th

4

(8)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Has patchy profile but he put in a dominant display at Kempton (1m) in October and he had some traffic issues in the closing stages when a respectable sixth over C&D last time; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

8/1

Form: -13264 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made all on his return over C&D in March and only went down by a head back here in May, but is still 9lb higher than for his win; needs plenty more in order to defy this mark, while he may not be allowed his own way this time.
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3rd

10

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Giant

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

All three wins have been on AW (7f/1m); good second over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) last month and he had a near-miss over C&D (good) on Friday night; hard to rule out another big run but this is a quick turnaround and he's 6lb out of the weights.

8/1

2nd

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Giant

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

Three-time AW winner; 0-10 on turf but has made the frame off today's mark twice in recent weeks (6f/7f, good to firm) and has good draw here; probably won't be far away.

6/1

4th

1

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Giant

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

All three wins have been on the AW (7f/1m), the most recent at Chelmsford last August, but he returned to form at Windsor (6f, good to firm) ten days ago, finishing well to be second of 11; won't mind the step back up in trip and he's shortlisted.

13/2

12/1

Form: 1-0077 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who is 1-1 on the AW, the win coming in a 6f novice here in April last year; well held in four turf handicaps since returning in April, though, and enough to prove despite another 4lb drop.
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2

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Morland

Regressive 5yo but he is a C&D winner who hasn't run badly on his last two starts; this is a slight ease in grade and Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle; each-way chance.

5/1

2

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Morland

Regressive 5yo but he is a C&D winner who hasn't run badly on his last two starts; this is a slight ease in grade and Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle; each-way chance.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Unable to justify good market support on stable debut in August but kept on well to snatch second (no threat to winner) at Kempton (6f; first-time tongue-tie) eight days ago and remains very well handicapped on old form.

7/1

12/1

Form: 72P455 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a novice here (6f) on her second start as a 3yo, but 0-12 since and is still to prove she wants this far; will need plenty to fall right from her wide draw.
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6th

3

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Both wins have come here (6f/7f), the latest two starts ago; kept on for 2l fifth of 12 over C&D last time on her first crack at 1m and can better that performance when getting a stronger gallop, but there are doubts on that score this afternoon.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Snapped losing run of 25 when seen to advantage (pace was contested and it set up for the closers) over 7f here four weeks ago; 4lb rise is of no great concern but tackling 1m for the first time raises a question.

11/2

1st

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won track novice (6f) in May 2023; hasn't scored since despite a declining mark and she needs to bounce back from a poor run last time; down the list.

10/1

14/1

Form: -26488 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Course regular (8-34) and 13lb lower than when last successful, but his losing run up to 20 and has been quiet the last twice; record suggests he may need this after 61 days off.
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1

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

On much reduced mark but this Kempton specialist has not won since 2022 and has form figures of 90068079 this year; cheekpieces return on his second run after a break but he needs a major revival back up in trip.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Prolific course winner but the latest of them was back in April 2022; now rated 32lb lower but he wasn't in much form earlier in the year; could revive after his break; stable also run Galel; betting can guide.

12/1

7th

2

(6)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Eight-time course winner who is 12lb lower than when a close third over C&D last September; a market check is advised but this 10yo has struggled this year (including here) and is without a win since April 2022.

25/1

15/2

Form: 200974 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seemed to be going the wrong way after landing a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) in January, but the application of a hood seemed to help when fourth of 13 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; 1lb lower but this is a deeper race.
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4th

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kings Vanity

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Marcus Tregoning

Only seen once since leaving Andrew Balding 18 months ago, when well held last October; won his novice over C&D and the hood going back on should help but it's hard to know whether he's still up to this sort of mark.

12/1

9th

8

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kings Vanity

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Two wins for Andrew Balding last year, a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) and a Ffos Las handicap (7.4f, heavy); makes his stable debut (same owner) after a year off with the hood removed; watch market.

12/1

14/1

Form: 94-005 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Doncaster maiden winner (7f, soft) for Marco Botti as a 2yo, but has finished unplaced in all seven handicaps; makes his stable debut after 71 days off having been picked up for 21,000gns last month; watch market.
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10th

2

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Legend Of Leros

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

His only win came in a 7f Doncaster maiden as a 2yo; struggled for David Evans thus far but he's dropped 22lb since August and many of those runs have come over an inadequate 6f; the booking of Rossa Ryan and the addition of a visor point to a better showing this evening; confidence would increase if backed.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £153.10
Straight Forecast £125.42
Tricast £1161.55
Trifecta £890.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lir Speciale

POSTDATA:

King's Vanity

TOPSPEED:

Holy Fire

The Guardian:

Zero Carbon

Telegraph:

Wallop

Daily Mirror:

Brasil Power

The Star:

King's Vanity

D Express:

Holy Fire

RP RATINGS:

Lir Speciale

NEWMARKET:

Lir Speciale

The Times:

Lir Speciale

Daily Mail:

Lir Speciale

Daily Record:

Lir Speciale

The Sun:

Zero Carbon