October 30 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 735152 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on this month's hurdle debut but displayed some good form on the Flat this summer, winning at Ffos Las (2m) in July and going close at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in August; has run well here in the past and she's firmly in calculations now back on the Flat.
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11

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Kissininthebackrow

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.

16/1

4th

11

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Kissininthebackrow

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.

16/1

8th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Warwick

Kissininthebackrow

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat stayer who displayed promise in two of the three maiden hurdles she contested last season; not obviously well treated for this handicap hurdle debut but the step up in trip ought to suit.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 006406

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His last five wins have come over 1m but he kept on well for an encouraging sixth over 1m4f here recently and this first crack at a staying trip is worth a go; not ruled out.
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7th

8

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Grey Fox

10st 11lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Emma Lavelle

Ran well for second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; failed to back it up when third of four at Newbury a fortnight ago; Simon Walker booked but others are more appealing for the win.

9/1

3rd

2

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Newbury

Grey Fox

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Emma Lavelle

Course winner; ran his best race of the season when narrowly pipped at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; 1lb rise is manageable but a tactical race wouldn't play to his strengths.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Grey Fox

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Four-time course winner (1m-1m2f) but his last success was over 2m on AW last March; on dangerous mark but he's returned from a lengthy absence with two low-key runs this summer including over C&D; bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 042106 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well beaten the last twice and it's tough to excuse his latest performance when back on the AW at Wolverhampton (runner-up there in July); however, he has an excellent record at Kempton (won over C&D on his last two visits) and has to be respected now back here.
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4

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sophar Sogood

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Convincing winner at Catterick (2m, good) in August and following effort was respectable; ran no race last time at Chester but wouldn't be without hope if back on song.

20/1

11th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Sophar Sogood

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Butler

Returned to turf with convincing win at Catterick (2m good) last month and has the plum inside draw here but had to settle for fifth off new mark a fortnight ago and may find younger rivals better handicapped again.

12/1

1

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Sophar Sogood

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

Five-time AW winner whose success at Catterick (2m, good) three weeks ago was a first win on turf for nearly four years; might need a fraction more up 4lb but that was a pretty convincing success; Colin Keane's first ride for the yard; respected.

7/2

4/1

Form: 255224 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Below par when fourth of six at favourite course Chelmsford three weeks ago but he was in good form previously and has won over C&D in the past; can be in the mix if leaving latest run behind.
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4th

2

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Lingfield (AW)

Beggarman

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hughie Morrison

Four-time Polytrack winner who came back to form last time and is 2lb lower than when last successful (turf) last summer; often fluffs the start and is usually held up, so the bigger field won't hurt; one to consider.

8/1

2nd

4

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Beggarman

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hughie Morrison

Turf wins at 1m6f (good to soft) and 2m (good); quite well treated now and his AW reappearance was encouraging but he didn't fare so well back on turf in June and it's two years since he was risked on good to firm ground.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Beggarman

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Both wins on turf have been at Ffos Las (1m6f/2m; good to soft/good); now 2lb lower than that latest success and returned from a break with a solid effort at Southwell (2m, AW) 34 days ago; claims.

4/1

13/2

Form: 119624

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Kept on for second at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month and seemed fine with the 2m trip when fourth to easy winner there 11 days ago; unproven on Polytrack but he's back in blinkers today, in which he won twice in June, and could be a contender if the surface isn't an issue.
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3rd

3

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Trojan Truth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

All six wins on turf have been on good to firm, the most recent coming at Chepstow last July; narrowly denied at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) in July but below best following a habitual slow start at Windsor two weeks ago; still considered.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Trojan Truth

9st 12lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Held up; hat-trick last summer and twice runner-up from five starts this term, short-headed off this mark under Owen Lewis at Ffos Las (1m4f; 33-1) on latest; although not that consistent himself, he looks a lot more solid than most of today's rivals, not least because he's won three times here.

7/2

2nd

2

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Trojan Truth

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Hold-up performer who's odds-on to blow the start; landed a hat-trick last summer over about this trip on good to firm ground, latterly off a 1lb higher mark, but not as consistent this time round; needs more.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 293586

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Without a win since July 2022 and inconsistent this year, but she's now 6lb lower than when a fair third over C&D in August and the slow pace was against her here last time; could go well in first-time cheekpieces if getting a stronger gallop today.
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3

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Wilderness

10st 11lb

J: Miss Daisy Warden

T: Seamus Mullins

Versatile mare who is on a much-reduced mark but she hasn't won since 2022 and has offered very little in her last four races; passed over.

25/1

7

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

14:52 Bath

Wilderness

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Hasn't won for a good while now and offered very little in her last three races.

25/1

10th

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Wilderness

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Seamus Mullins

Long time since she won a race; beaten 5l into second at Lingfield three runs back and offered nothing since.

33/1

Form: /42-46 D BF

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran okay on his two starts over C&D in June (badly hampered on second occasion) and continues to edge down the weights; returns from a break and without headgear (wore cheekpieces/visor the last twice); not discounted.
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7th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Home And Dry

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won low-grade 2m AW handicap on latest outing in October but hasn't run over hurdles since 33l defeat on handicap debut at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) in February last year, and his profile is somewhat unconvincing.

12/1

1

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Home And Dry

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Thomas Faulkner

Can front-run; 7yo who has had 16 starts, with his sole win coming over this C&D in April 2021; off since below-form third of five at Lingfield (2m, AW) in June and others are preferred.

11/4

20/1

Form: 7-9498

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who was a respectable fourth over C&D in August but well beaten the next twice, most recently on his stable debut; now 0-9 and a major turnaround is needed in first-time cheekpieces.
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9th

8

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lumberjack

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Usher

Placed several times, including 7l second at Chelmsford (1m5f) on reappearance; has each-way hopes but looks far from guaranteed to go one better, being still a maiden at the age of seven.

13/2

11

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lumberjack

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

0-16; placed three times over 1m6f-16.5f on the AW last winter, but then lost her way and needs to hit the ground running back from 161 days off.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:27 Southwell (AW)

Lumberjack

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Mark Usher

15-race maiden and has been below par on his last two starts; dropping back in trip not sure to suit and first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; others preferred.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £14.40
Tricast £56.53
Trifecta £76.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Kissininthebackrow

POSTDATA:

Grey Fox

SPOTLIGHT:

Sophar Sogood

RP RATINGS:

Home And Dry

LAMBOURN:

Beggarman

The Star:

Kissininthebackrow

Daily Record:

Kissininthebackrow

D Express:

Home And Dry

The Times:

Beggarman

The Guardian:

Grey Fox

Daily Mail:

Grey Fox

Daily Mirror:

Sophar Sogood

The Sun:

Sophar Sogood