September 16 / 16.55 Kempton (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.60
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 957

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has shown signs of ability over 6f, latterly on AW, while shaping as if this longer distance will suit on handicap debut; gelded since last run; unfavourably treated on bare form but may show improvement.
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6th

2

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Token Gesture

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

C&D win as a 2yo; first success since when dead-heating in a 1m handicap here 23 days ago (subsequently awarded first place outright); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

9/2

1st

3

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Token Gesture

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

Just 1lb higher than when making a successful nursery debut here (7f) in September 2024, but has been out of form for a while and has still to convince over this far.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 054

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 054 reflect her steady improvement in sprint races, fourth at Thirsk most recently; may continue the progress, provided she stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score).
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2nd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won two AW handicaps (7f/8.6f) over the winter; the handicapper may have caught up now and she still has to prove she can be as effective on turf.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Penelope Valentine

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Two wins in a lower grade this winter (7f and 8.6f); not beaten far at Lingfield 12 days ago but she will need to produce a career best to take this.

6/1

9th

7

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Penelope Valentine

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Three wins, including C&D, since joining James Owen last summer; far too strong for her five rivals at Wolverhampton last month (8.6f) but that was only Class 5 and she will need more to follow up in this stronger race off a 6lb higher mark.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 094

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Token Gesture, being a nursery debutant who has been gelded since last start; ran well in that Bath maiden (5.7f) and may take another step forward, provided he stays this new trip.
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8th

8

(5)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Knockout

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

0-13 under rules; some promise when first handicapping for Eve Johnson Houghton, but has gone badly the wrong way; drops significantly in trip with cheekpieces given a go this time.

33/1

10th

10

(8)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Mister Knockout

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Gary Brown

Best run came when third of 12 here (7f) in September 2024 but has been in the doldrums since signing off for Eve Johnson Houghton later that year; impossible to fancy despite a new headgear combination.

66/1

4th

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:46 Kempton

Mister Knockout

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Gary Brown

Flat form has deteriorated badly this year and he remains a maiden under that code; difficult to fancy.

33/1

7/1

Form: 988

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Siblings include a 7f/1m winner for his in-form stable; unable to land a blow in 6f races, seeming short of pace, but looks open to improvement now handicapping over this longer distance; interesting contender, particularly if the market speaks positively.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

Form: 37529

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Mixed results over 5.7f and 6f, last of nine in Bath maiden most recently; respectable second in Nottingham nursery the time before but isn't guaranteed to repeat that effort, especially given the new scenario.
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6th

3

(4)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Sorceress

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

Her sole success came over C&D and she shaped as though the run was needed after a 12-week layoff when a fading seventh of nine in 6f Kempton handicap 29 days ago; she can take a step forward now.

11/2

7th

9

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Dark Sorceress

10st 6lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Clare Hobson

Gained sole win off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (6f) on reappearance last year; inconsistent since but this return from a break may be the time to catch her.

16/1

6

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Sorceress

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clare Hobson

Just 1-16 but her win came at this track (6f) in March and she was a close third at Kempton two weeks ago; looks worth another try at this trip and has claims if she can repeat that latest form.

5/1

Form: 957

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Finished midfield, comfortably held, in 1m novice events here the last twice (huge odds both times); appears to have a more realistic task on handicap debut and the addition of headgear is another possible help.
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4th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times on the Lingfield Polytrack (7f/1m) during the winter and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but not at his best lately; others more solid.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins at Lingfield (7f-1m) over the winter; his form has cooled more recently and he returns to turf (well held in one attempt) with a point to prove; can blow the start.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Three-time course winner (7f-1m) during the winter; 1lb lower than when second over C&D in February but needs to up his game after a couple of quiet runs.

12/1

Form: 5893

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished 5l third in similar event at Chelmsford (7f, AW; back from a break) last month, improving for the switch to handicap level; proved no match for the first two but may build on that effort; in the mix.
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1st

6

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Sole win over 1m at Brighton last June; running well for new yard and although he hasn't shone over this far in two previous attempts he kept on quite well when a close fourth over 1m2f here last time; not ruled out.

7/2

4th

12

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Scored over 1m at Brighton last June for Alice Haynes; not disgraced all three runs for his current yard, very slowly away when fifth in 1m Bath handicap last time; no forlorn hope.

9/1

5th

7

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Has won once from 25 starts, namely at Brighton last June in first-time cheekpieces for Alice Haynes; fourth at Southwell on his stable debut but failed to build on that at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 11 days ago.

8/1

Form: 086221

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 6221 (all over 6f on turf) since handicapping, most recently off the mark at Brighton last Monday; incurs 6lb penalty for that 1l success and now goes into a different scenario; otherwise merits respect, being a filly who is moving in the right direction.
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6th

7

(11)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cassandraalexandra

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

raced wide, towards rear on outer, stumbled badly over 3f out, brief headway over 2f out, no impression

7/1

6th

7

(11)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cassandraalexandra

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

raced wide

7/1

5th

3

(10)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Cassandraalexandra

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Horton

prominent on outer

4/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 7684

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Related to two winners for her connections; showed clear signs of improvement at Newbury (7f) last month on nursery debut and could well build on that effort; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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12

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Crocodile River

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Lightly raced 3yo who has travelled from Newmarket and has dropped down the weights; however, she's been tailed off on both runs this season; cheekpieces return (no positive impact when worn once previously).

20/1

9th

3

(11)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Crocodile River

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended last season with a laboured effort at Kempton (7f) and was tailed off on reappearance at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) in April; record is now 0-6 and he has plenty to prove on this step up to 1m2f; first-time blinkers.

20/1

12th

9

(3)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:03 Nottingham

Crocodile River

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Easily closest when fourth of nine at Newbury (7f, good to firm; 2lb lower today) last August on nursery debut, before disappointing with cheekpieces on AW debut; others are a bit more striking.

14/1

33/1

Form: 09907

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of improvement at Chelmsford last time but ran to a meagre RPR and is held by Clipsham Noble on that effort; change of headgear needs to make a difference.
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10th

13

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 8lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Alice Haynes

Showed a bit of improvement at Chelmsford last time but ran to a meagre RPR and is held by Clipsham Noble on that effort; change of headgear needs to make a difference.

33/1

7th

13

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Visual impression suggests she may benefit from this first attempt at 7f but it needs to prompt marked improvement; her bare form is decidedly poor.

33/1

12th

14

(5)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

25/1

25/1

Form: 6706

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Represents a yard that has a very low strike-rate with 2yos; held by Cassandraalexandra on Brighton running last week and continues to have weak claims on form; opposed.
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11th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Kate Be Quick

8st 13lb

J: J F Egan

T: Mark Gillard

Represents a yard that has a very low strike-rate with 2yos; held by Cassandraalexandra on Brighton running last week and continues to have weak claims on form; opposed.

25/1

6th

7

(7)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Kate Be Quick

9st 4lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Mark Gillard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

10th

4

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:25 Salisbury

Kate Be Quick

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Mark Gillard

Insufficient promise in her first two runs to merit a second glance in a race of this nature.

100/1

Form: 384408

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Exposed sort who is 0-8 since debut success (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; seemed a non-stayer over 7f on penultimate start and has enough to prove back at this distance.
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6

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed sort who is 0-9 since debut win (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; on the plus side, she's attractively weighted (10lb lower than last attempt at this trip).

11/1

12th

4

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed sort who is 0-8 since debut success (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; seemed a non-stayer over 7f on penultimate start and has enough to prove back at this distance.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

started quickly, led, headed halfway

20/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Me Tarzan

The Times:

Poke The Bear

NEWMARKET:

Crocodile River

Telegraph:

Cassandraalexandra

POSTDATA:

Clipsham Noble

D Express:

Mister Knockout

RP RATINGS:

Deal Maker

The Guardian:

Poke The Bear

Daily Mirror:

Me Tarzan

The Sun:

Me Tarzan

Daily Mail:

Crocodile River

Daily Record:

Cassandraalexandra

The Star:

Clipsham Noble