October 16 / 19.15 Kempton (AW)

19.15

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

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11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.00
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 051115 BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Absent since flop in July when turned out quickly; generally progressive on AW/turf otherwise and record is 5-10; may rebound but needs to resume improvement to defy top weight.
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5th

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Siempre Arturo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

The winner of eight of his 22 starts, the latest success coming at Kempton (1m4f) off a 2lb lower mark; ended 2025 with a couple of lesser runs and might be best watched on return.

33/1

6th

1

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Siempre Arturo

10st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has gone 2-2 in the cheekpieces, nicely on top late on at Windsor and Kempton (1m4f); two 5lb rises asks a question of him but something seems to have clicked.

5/1

3

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Siempre Arturo

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Overall record is 7-18; took well to first-time cheekpieces at Windsor (11.5f) most recently and may have more to offer in the retained headgear; effective on AW.

11/2

2nd
9 (9)
Aulis

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 322221

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has looked quirky but he's consistent and took well to new headgear at Southwell (1m4f, AW; off 4lb lower) most recently, opening his account at the tenth attempt; that form has been well advertised by the second and third since; highly respected in the retained visor.
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2nd

9

(9)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Aulis

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Has looked quirky but he's consistent and took well to new headgear at Southwell (1m4f, AW; off 4lb lower) most recently, opening his account at the tenth attempt; that form has been well advertised by the second and third since; highly respected in the retained visor.

9/2

1st

1

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

15:23 Southwell (AW)

Aulis

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Runner-up on his last four starts and beaten favourite on the last three occasions; rather threw away the Newmarket race he contested 12 days ago, hanging right and carrying his head high when in front; visor replaces blinkers this time; has the ability to run well but there are reservations.

2/1

2nd

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket (July)

Aulis

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Eight-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts and was clear of the rest behind an improver at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm; blinkers added) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and he's respected back in trip.

100/30

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 946214 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Windsor (11.5f) last month; held off this mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last week but did enough to suggest he remains in form; could go well.
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2nd

1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Regained the winning thread at Windsor (11.5f) last month; held off this mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last week but did enough to suggest he remains in form; could go well.

14/1

4th

4

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Beaten a neck at Kempton (1m4f) on penultimate start and went one better at Windsor (11.4f) 12 days later, his first win for over two years; acts on Tapeta; back up another 2lb but in the mix if that form is repeated.

4/1

Form: 533101 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 2024 record includes three wins, latest over C&D three weeks ago when opening his AW account; holds a solid chance, for all that he's now on a career-high mark.
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3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Ludos Landing

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won for blinkers first being fitted and did so again for them going back on over C&D two months ago; lacked consistency in recent times and there's not much wiggle room off this mark but he's capable if on a going day.

10/1

Form: -13668 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Possibly unsuited by the return to soft ground and/or something was amiss last time; drops back in class, having kept better company since handicapping, and returns to the scene of his easy novice win (sole AW run); interesting.
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5th

5

(2)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Palace Green

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Possibly unsuited by the return to soft ground and/or something was amiss last time; drops back in class, having kept better company since handicapping, and returns to the scene of his easy novice win (sole AW run); interesting.

9/2

8th

6

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:20 Ascot

Palace Green

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Richard Hughes

Impressed on reappearance (after being gelded); ran well but didn't stay 1m4f on handicap debut at York and then found significant trouble in running when travelling with purpose at Royal Ascot (1m2f); only 4-1 for a strong handicap at Glorious Goodwood but never picked up; that needs forgiving but he remains of interest; probably fine on all ground.

8/1

6th

9

(7)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Palace Green

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

Form: 695512 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Back in top form last month, winning at Bath (11.5f) then good second at Newbury (1m4f); effective on AW and has won here; now on career-high mark but is difficult to dismiss.
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8th

1

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Miss Dolly Rocker

10st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Faye Bramley

Five-time winner, including over C&D; absent since creditable second in last year's November Handicap at Doncaster on debut for new yard; hit with another rise in the weights but drops back in class and may remain competitive.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Miss Dolly Rocker

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins for new stable since the spring, the latter when fending off Azahara Palace here (11.6f heavy) last month; very versatile regarding ground but faces tough task on first attempt at 1m6f.

33/1

1st

1

(1)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Miss Dolly Rocker

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won this race last year and at Goodwood this June; with a creditable run last time and no ground worries, there's lots to suggest she will be in serious contention.

8/1

Form: -85510 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Contrasting performances at this venue (1m) since wearing blinkers, winning in August but finishing last of 14 this month; goes into unknown territory over 1m3f and it's not clear what to expect from him.
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4th

3

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Reacted well to blinkers when winning over 1m at Kempton in August; last of 14 over that same C&D at the beginning of this month but ran better when seventh of 14 over 1m3f there on Wednesday, albeit carrying no win threat; turns out again quickly.

11/2

7th

11

(8)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Contrasting performances at this venue (1m) since wearing blinkers, winning in August but finishing last of 14 this month; goes into unknown territory over 1m3f and it's not clear what to expect from him.

10/1

14th

11

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

midfield

5/1

Form: -12720

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Fighter Command; well held in two Listed races on turf; spoiled chance by hanging in C&D event on most recent AW attempt but has form figures of 2122 in this sphere and enters calculations.
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8th

8

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Ten Dimes

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stablemate of Fighter Command; well held in two Listed races on turf; spoiled chance by hanging in C&D event on most recent AW attempt but has form figures of 2122 in this sphere and enters calculations.

9/1

12th

16

(3)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:30 Yarmouth

Ten Dimes

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

held up in rear

33/1

2nd

1

(3)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Ten Dimes

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Followed three promising efforts on the AW, including a win (1m), with a well-held seventh of nine on turf debut upped to Listed company at York (1m2f, good to firm) last month; still open to progress now back down considerably in grade with blinkers added and returned to AW on handicap debut.

3/1

Form: 811281

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Narrowly justified favouritism at Epsom (1m2f) last month, adding to his two Lingfield AW wins in July; now upped further in grade off a tougher mark but can't be dismissed in current form.
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1st

5

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Won three times in the summer of 2024, including twice over C&D; several good runs in defeat last year and he starts out for George Baker (same owner) off a competitive mark; one to consider.

5/1

3

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Record is 3-35; couple of third-place finishes since wearing blinkers, latest at Newbury when stepped back up to 2m (usually races over middle distances); could go well in the retained headgear.

12/1

Form: 036236 C BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-24 for the Johnston stable, all wins in 2023; kept to Class 5 of late and appears to have a stiffer task back up grade; sold for 16,000gns since last run.
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9th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Backed up a good run on the AW with a fourth here last week when just behind Knightmare; a tongue-tie returns along with new blinkers; thereabouts.

5/1

4th

1

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed clear signs of a return to form with fourth-place finish in latest AW start and he is just as effective on turf; possibilities off 1lb below last winning mark.

3/1

4th

2

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

On last winning mark but his two efforts this year leave a big doubt over current form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

Form: 130367

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden form has not been sustained since handicapping; failed to beat a rival last time; has the ability to be involved off current mark but isn't guaranteed to run her race.
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11th

12

(7)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Star Jasmine

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Consistent maiden form has not been sustained since handicapping; failed to beat a rival last time; has the ability to be involved off current mark but isn't guaranteed to run her race.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Lingfield

Star Jasmine

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, lost touch over 1f out

11/2

6th

1

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Jasmine

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Bath maiden winner (1m, heavy) in April and has since finished third in two of her three starts in handicaps (found 1m4f too far in the other); runner-up in her first two outings on Tapeta (at Newcastle) in the spring, but stall 12 is an issue.

11/1

25/1

Form: 642809 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two encouraging efforts in July but not in anything like the same form since, extending his losing run; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear.
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1st

16

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Bizarre Law

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Herrington

Infrequent winner but he's on a dangerous mark and has reached the frame at Nottingham (8.3f, good) and Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in his last two starts; now drops back in trip but he should get a good pace to aim at and is not ruled out.

14/1

4th

9

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Bizarre Law

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Herrington

Has an each-way shout, having shown signs of a revival with placed effort at Nottingham (1m) last Saturday returned to turf; whether he can win is another matter, with his strike-rate still poor.

5/1

3rd

9

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Bizarre Law

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Herrington

Only one win since June 2022 and has beaten just two rivals in his last five starts (either side of wind surgery); mark has bottomed out now and he has a lot to prove; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

Form: 313531

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent in 1m2f handicaps this season, winning twice on turf (including last time off 4lb lower); has bits of AW form; may remain competitive, provided he stays this extra furlong.
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9th

11

(12)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Crimson Road

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John & Rhys Flint

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2024 for Simon and Ed Crisford; failed to fire for Susan Corbett last year, though, and he came in a below-par fifth for his new yard in 1m Bath handicap last month; not easy to make a case for.

20/1

5th

10

(4)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Crimson Road

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual Flat winner over 1m2f on good to firm in 2024 but no impact in 2025; didn't really take to hurdling and left Susan Corbett for £5,000 in December; hood and tongue-tie are removed on this debut for new yard.

40/1

Form: -31026

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has looked fairly useful but his headstrong tendency has been an issue, particularly last time (well beaten; first run since being gelded); now wears tongue-tie; has the ability to figure if settling better.
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11th

8

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

8/1

11th

8

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

8/1

14th

6

(11)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has looked fairly useful but his headstrong tendency has been an issue, particularly last time (well beaten; first run since being gelded); now wears tongue-tie; has the ability to figure if settling better.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £169.20
Straight Forecast £125.67
Tricast £1849.07
Trifecta £2068.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aulis

TOPSPEED:

Ten Dimes

RP RATINGS:

Palace Green

The Times:

Miss Dolly Rocker

LAMBOURN:

Siempre Arturo

The Star:

Highland Spring

NEWMARKET:

Crimson Road

D Express:

Bohemian Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Ludo's Landing

Daily Mail:

Ten Dimes

POSTDATA:

Aulis

Telegraph:

Aulis

Daily Record:

Aulis

The Sun:

Palace Green

The Guardian:

Miss Dolly Rocker