September 20 / 19.45 Kempton (AW)

19.45

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 06616 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo having only raced six times; made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in July, but wasn't so effective at Newbury (1m4f, soft) 15 days ago; needs to get back on track.
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9th

6

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

The Glen Rovers

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

7yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it 6-12 on AW when winning a competitive 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; achieved very little on turf at the start of his career but he's a different model now and he could be in the shake-up if the return to grass isn't an issue.

8/1

1st

12

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

The Glen Rovers

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

Five AW wins between July 2024 and February 2025, including here; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game on his three starts since November, which puts him down the pecking order today.

25/1

5th

1

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Glen Rovers

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

Made giant strides on AW last winter; rocketed up the handicap as a consequence and his two runs back from an eight-month absence have been underwhelming; still 5lb higher than for his last win but this is at least an ease in grade.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 813335

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m2f on Polytrack in spring and not disgraced when fifth of 11 in a Racing League handicap at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last month; just 1lb above last winning mark, but shorter trips may suit him better.
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1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Four-time AW scorer who has proved consistent, including on grass, since most recent success (in May); went close off this mark at Chester (good) on last turf attempt; in the mix.

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice over 1m2f on Polytrack in the spring and has continued to run well, most recently runner-up at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); that surface may suit better than Tapeta but he's not discounted here.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Royal Dream

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

pressed leader early, soon lost ground but in touch with leaders

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 478643 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-11 since winning a Killarney maiden for Joseph O'Brien in May last year, but is gradually edging back to form as he creeps down the weights, making the frame in amateur riders' races on turf the last twice; each-way claims.
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6th

8

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Just An Hour

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Four-time winner who last scored over 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in July; runner-up over C&D in October, however, and confirmed this trip holds no fears when second again at Nottingham (also good) 18 days ago; player.

7/1

2nd

6

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Nottingham

Just An Hour

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Had 1m2f wins last April (here), June and July; kept his form well, including when second in October on his only attempt at 1m6f; recent reappearance was another creditable show here and he has each-way claims.

4/1

4th

8

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Just An Hour

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Generally consistent gelding who won three times last season including on his reappearance over C&D (good; 3-1) last April; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid after 166 days off.

8/1

Form: 5-5894 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
3lb higher than when landing a gamble in this race last year and he set himself up for a repeat with an eye-catching fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) this month; respected, especially if the money comes for him again.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

12

(9)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jack Sparowe

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Butler

Not as good now and prone to the occasional off-day; still to win over C&D but his record suggests he needs considering off this mark, especially given his two previous runs in cheekpieces both resulted in near-misses.

10/1

Form: 157122

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
May have been unfortunate not to win at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) last Saturday and is weighted to finish closer to Baroque Buoy than at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) the time before; 2lb well in and shouldn't be far away.
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5th

5

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:23 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Two wins on AW during the summer and she returned to form with a close call over C&D two weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but she was as good as ever last time and is strongly respected with cheekpieces added.

11/8

5th

5

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:23 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Two wins on AW during the summer and she returned to form with a close call over C&D two weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but she was as good as ever last time and is strongly respected with cheekpieces added.

11/8

2nd

8

(10)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Both wins have come on AW, latest at Lingfield (1m2f) in July off 4lb lower mark; ran well subsequently when second at Chelmsford and Lingfield and has excuses for her last two defeats (race may have come too soon; ground); should go close.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 526451

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Did it well when making it seventh-time lucky at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) nine days ago; 2lb well in under her penalty and, being an unexposed 3yo, further progress is quite possible; respected.
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9th

12

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pure Of Heart

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Seventh attempt when off the mark comfortably in 1m4f handicap at this track in September; below form at Kempton nine days later and this race demands huge improvement.

50/1

9th

12

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pure Of Heart

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Seventh attempt when off the mark comfortably in 1m4f handicap at this track in September; below form at Kempton nine days later and this race demands huge improvement.

50/1

6th

2

(10)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Pure Of Heart

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ollie Sangster

awkward start, soon in rear

7/2

Form: 57367-

Last run: 419 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles last winter and this return to AW is not an issue, having won a Lingfield maiden (1m4f, Polyrtrack) for Ralph Beckett early last year; may need this after 168 days off, though.
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5

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 3

15:30 Hereford

Latin Verse

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Olly Murphy

Has patchy profile but he's feasibly treated on best form and was disputing second when he fell at the last at Taunton (2m, soft) in final run last season; returns after almost a year off but conditions are no problem and he needs a close look on first run for Olly Murphy.

7/2

5

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:55 Taunton

Latin Verse

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Anthony Charlton

prominent, pressed leader 3 out

16/1

5

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:55 Taunton

Latin Verse

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Anthony Charlton

prominent, pressed leader 3 out

16/1

16/1

Form: 111563 C

Last run: 145 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine time on the AW last winter after joining this yard, winning six times including twice over 1m4f here; has to prove he can be competitive off this mark and how ready he will be after five months off remains to be seen.
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4th

6

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

10-32 on the AW and as tough as old boots, going down by less than a length in his last three outings including when beaten a short head over C&D in March; likely to be bang there once again.

13/2

2nd

6

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

C&D record is currently three wins and two seconds from five starts; most of his career wins have come in the winter but he continues in good form and has strong claims.

3/1

3rd

6

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

All of his ten wins have been on AW and he had a near-miss over 1m3f at Kempton last Wednesday; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

5/1

50/1

Form: 365346

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Looks to have gone the wrong way and was making his debut for this third different trainer on only his sixth start when tailed off in this headgear combination at Newmarket (1m2f, good) five weeks ago; best watched.
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9th

14

(8)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Raider

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

towards rear

33/1

10th

11

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Raider

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

disputed lead, headed and prominent after 3f

33/1

10th

11

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Raider

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

disputed lead, headed and prominent after 3f

33/1

Form: 221631

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has proved consistent in AW handicaps since the spring (22131), on the latest occasion beating Orbital by just over 2l at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack); 5lb higher, but still high on the list if seeing out the extra furlong.
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6th

2

(4)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Baroque Buoy

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

50,000gns gelded son of Caravaggio out of a mare from a good family; the betting should help guide to expectations with this one on debut.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.40
Straight Forecast £53.09
Tricast £417.89
Trifecta £395.90

Selections

The Times:

Orbital

Telegraph:

Pure Of Heart

POSTDATA:

Royal Dream

RP RATINGS:

Jack Sparowe

SPOTLIGHT:

Baroque Buoy

TOPSPEED:

Rogue Raider

The Guardian:

Just An Hour

D Express:

Pure Of Heart

Daily Mirror:

Pure Of Heart

The Sun:

Orbital

The Star:

Orbital

Daily Record:

Orbital

NEWMARKET:

Royal Dream

Daily Mail:

Jack Sparowe