October 14 / 16.05 Kempton (AW)

16.05

Standard To Slow

Racing TV Apprentice Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Racing TV Apprentice Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 642343 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been on AW and latest was off 3lb higher at Chelmsford (6f) last October; has solid record in her seven runs this season and she was a close third under a prominent ride at Chelmsford 13 days ago; should give it another good shot and she's respected.
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1st

1

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Jones

made virtually all, went clear over 2f out, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, kept on

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack Jones

raced in second

5/1

4th

7

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 10lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jack Jones

Won five on the spin last season, four of them here (all 6f); running creditably in defeat this year but she needs the step back up in trip to have a positive effect if she's to win.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 383223 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win was at 66-1 here (7f) last autumn but she's been reliable this season and was placed on her drop to 6f at Yarmouth (good to firm) last month; that was behind two progressive 3yos and she looks interesting on this return to Polytrack.
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2nd

2

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Valtellina

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders, ran on inside final furlong, went second towards finish, nearest finish

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Valtellina

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Eustace

Sprung a 66-1 surprise at Kempton last October (7f, AW); placed in four of her five runs this season and although this shorter trip asks a new question of her, she's one to take seriously again.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield

Valtellina

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Kempton winner who has run well to finish placed there (7f) in her last two starts; still unexposed on turf but she was only eighth of ten at Leicester in May and has a bit to prove back in this sphere.

2/1

13/2

Form: 473645 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scored off 2lb higher over C&D in March but he's been a bit up and down since and has not really threatened in his last three runs; drops back in grade on this return to AW but he needs to find some extra spark.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

Form: 052844 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Frequent slow-starter but he's well handicapped on his C&D win last October and he didn't get any luck when a close fourth here (7f) last month; should get a decent pace on this drop back in trip and he could have a big role to play.
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8

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Three wins over C&D in the spring, but last two efforts (albeit in warmer company) leave something to be desired; widest stall to contend with.

14/1

10

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Fanshawe

Campaigned mostly at shorter; scored three times over 7f at Kempton in the spring; below par over C&D on penultimate outing and has something to prove back at 1m.

50/1

OUR TIP
5th
3 (4)
Hiatus

9/1

Form: 521664 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Southwell (Tapeta) in February and Chepstow (soft) in May but he's not been at the top of his game since returning from a break last month; made some late gains when a fair fourth over C&D last week but he needs to find more.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

5/1

Form: 111333 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but having tumbled down the weights he reeled off a Chepstow hat-trick this summer (5f and 6f); has held his form since then and was an eyecatching third back on Polytrack at Chelmsford (6f) last time; on an unchanged mark and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

7th
6 (5)
Harb

10/1

Form: 457415 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with a narrow win at Sandown (5f, good) in August but he was disappointing in similar conditions there last month; has won at this trip on Polytrack but his last three wins have been at 5f and he's not easy to predict; risks attached.
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5th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Harb

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Down the field when making a quick return to the track at York recently but in peak form previously, showing better form with his wins at Beverley (5f, heavy) and on the AW than when slightly hampered against Thistle Nil over this C&D in August; respected.

6/1

15th

20

(21)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Harb

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Chasing a hat-trick after wins at Beverley and Newcastle in the last week; only 4lb higher than for Thursday's comfortable win and of obvious interest; high draw a possible negative.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Three wins in 2026, including C&D, with the latest an emphatic win in the mud at Beverley on Sunday; a 4lb penalty shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

11/10

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Payout
Exacta £26.00
Straight Forecast £22.58
Trifecta £76.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Ameen

Telegraph:

Mokaatil

The Sun:

Valtellina

Daily Mail:

Grenham Bay

NEWMARKET:

Hiatus

Daily Record:

Valtellina

D Express:

Grenham Bay

The Times:

Hiatus

RP RATINGS:

Al Ameen

TOPSPEED:

Al Ameen

POSTDATA:

Al Ameen

The Guardian:

Mokaatil

Daily Mirror:

Mokaatil

The Star:

Mokaatil