September 20 / 17.45 Kempton (AW)

17.45

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 294332

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Usually makes the running and has been consistent all year, including over C&D, aside from one blip in a hood; has hung both ways under pressure and remains winless but looks set to go well once more.
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10th

8

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Handy sort who won twice here last month, taking his C&D record to 3-3; only beat one home at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) eight days ago, which leaves him with a bit to prove given he handles a soft surface on turf.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

King Of Fury

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Five-time AW winner who completed a double when battling well at Southwell (7f) last month; record of 0-14 on turf but he has plenty of placed form in this sphere and is only 2lb higher than last time; could be a big factor again and any rain would be a bonus.

11/2

1st

4

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Suited by this surface and his rivals never really got a look in when he made all here three weeks ago, taking his record to 2-2 over C&D; has gone back up 7lb but he's only just above his winning mark on Kempton AW last June and has another good run in him.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 31-524 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Habitual hard-puller who's run well over 7f here the last twice; didn't see out this trip in a couple of attempts last season, though, and will need to be more amenable early.
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2nd

4

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Butler

All four wins have been on the AW, the last three at Kempton, most recently over 1m in June when last seen off a 4lb lower mark; went close here over 7f in April and can be competitive on his return from a 76-day break.

11/4

1st

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Justified favouritism in a C&D handicap in April off 5lb lower; beaten a nose at Lingfield later that month and then met trouble in running at Ripon last week; should remain competitive.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £0.60

Form: 223666 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seems happiest on Polytrack, with two solid C&D efforts in the spring to add to last summer's Chelmsford maiden win; the cheekpieces are removed and he's one to consider off a career-low mark.
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2nd

1

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

Winner over C&D early last month off a 3lb lower mark (second and fourth successful since); maybe wasn't best suited by the drop to 1m1f behind Katalyst here last time, when hanging right (not for the first time) having looked set to win; holds fair claims.

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Off the mark for new stable when taking a 1m2f handicap here (good to firm) 19 days ago; a 3lb rise shouldn't be an issue but he wouldn't want this to get tactical.

11/4

1st

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ross Burdon

0-12 on turf but ran well when fourth of 14 at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in April and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of eight there (1m2f, good to soft) last time; has an each-way shout.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £0.60

Form: 603426

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Wants a good test over this trip and a poor latest effort will need forgiving; she's on a fair mark, though, and it wouldn't be a surprise if first-time headgear proved the answer.
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7th

5

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Unreal Connection

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope.

25/1

7th

5

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Unreal Connection

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unreal Connection

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win was in an Epsom maiden 16 months ago and she was never involved over 8.6f here (seventh of 11) last time; cheekpieces are now added but she's been in and out this year and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; others are more convincing.

12/1

10/1

Form: 772434

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Done most racing, and gained both wins for Hughie Morrison, over middle-distances; has been offering more off a sliding mark of late and perhaps the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers will do the job, but an easy 1m is a bare minimum.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: -37141 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Solid record here, with a close second last autumn (7f) to add to this summer's two C&D wins; this is a bit tougher, upped another 4lb from the outside stall, but the cheekpieces have helped and she could well be up to it.
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6th

5

(11)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Top Of The Class

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Comfortably won a division of this last year and a 2lb drop for finishing best of the rest at Wolverhampton last time means she lines up off the same mark; key player.

15/2

2nd

5

(4)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Top Of The Class

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

1lb higher than when third of five in this race last year and well treated on her best form but recent performances leave her with a bit to prove; best efforts have come at Kempton.

33/1

33/1

Form: 125390

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time Wolverhampton winner, all in the winter months, who rarely runs elsewhere now; is back on his last winning mark but doesn't arrive in any form and is opposable on his Polytrack debut.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 106756 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Started the season with a bang for Harriet Bethell, with wins on Tapeta and soft turf, but it's been a struggle since, including in three runs for this yard having been picked up for 8,500gns; is hard to recommend.
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8th

7

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diddy Man

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed twice over about 1m on turf since winning readily by 3l over C&D in April and has good claims if judged on those exploits but blotted his copybook when refusing to race at Chepstow in August.

14/1

2

(15)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Diddy Man

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Wins have all come in April but there was nothing wrong with his Doncaster second off 2lb lower a month ago, when clear with a subsequent winner; not always been the most consistent, though, and would have preferred some rain.

6/1

1

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

14:35 Doncaster

Diddy Man

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Two wins for Harriet Bethell in April last year, over 1m at Newcastle and over 7f on soft here (won by 4l); has changed yards twice since (bought for 2,000gns in October); won again at Wolverhampton in April (7f) but hasn't done quite as well since.

4/1

Form: 56-095

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lost his way for George Boughey, wind surgery not helping last spring, before being sold for 6,500gns; the slide continued in three runs in the spring and he's best watched back from four months off.
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8th

5

(11)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

All four AW wins have been at this track; steps up in distance and holds claims if he gets the trip.

9/1

5th

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 13lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has four wins at this track, mostly over today's distance; 3lb higher than his last success in March but cannot be dismissed here.

12/1

5th

8

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

It was a narrow verdict over 8.6f here four weeks ago and he went up only 3lb; with that run under his belt and being a triple C&D winner, he should feature again if able to overcome a wider than ideal draw.

7/1

8/1

Form: 843673

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First-time blinkers brought about a better effort last time for a yard in decent nick; can miss the break and will need things to fall his way over this trip (stays 1m2f) but he's on a competitive mark if so.
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3rd

5

(6)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Two creditable shows in midwinter, including over C&D, but his sole win was back in 2023 and he ran no sort of race on this track in January; needs to shrug that off.

12/1

8th

9

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Gemma Tutty

It's now 19 outings since his last victory but he wasn't discredited when fourth of ten in 1m Southwell handicap 11 days ago; possibilities.

7/1

8th

9

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Crouch

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Gemma Tutty

It's now 19 outings since his last victory but he wasn't discredited when fourth of ten in 1m Southwell handicap 11 days ago; possibilities.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.70
Straight Forecast £18.58
Tricast £23.12
Trifecta £36.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Top Of The Class

NEWMARKET:

Havana Touch

RP RATINGS:

Beauty Generation

The Sun:

King Of Fury

POSTDATA:

Bearaway

Daily Mail:

Havana Touch

D Express:

Havana Touch

The Times:

Beauty Generation

Daily Mirror:

Beauty Generation

Telegraph:

Top Of The Class

The Guardian:

Top Of The Class

The Star:

Top Of The Class

Daily Record:

Top Of The Class