December 11 / 18.40 Kempton (AW)

18.40

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

Form: 423134 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Consistent on AW and turf this term, winning twice and making the frame five times; remains on highest mark but looks a solid contender all the same.
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8th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well.

7/1

6th

5

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb below his last winning mark but patchy form since returned to the AW and attempts this far for the first time; hood given a go.

20/1

9th

12

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Shapes as if this return to 6f is worth a shot but otherwise has something to find on the balance of his recent 7f form and losing sequence goes back to 2024; others have stronger claims.

20/1

Form: 614311 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to beat Ultramarine at this track six weeks ago, recording a third win and continuing his steady progress over 6f on AW this term; major player provided he stays this extra furlong.
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2nd

1

(4)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Stanley Spencer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Went close off this mark over C&D in November; good run at Kempton on his penultimate start and he will find this more manageable than the hot Kempton handicap he contested on Friday; respected.

6/1

9th

8

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Stanley Spencer

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Two-time C&D winner; has been competitive off this sort of mark in recent months, beaten two noses into third over C&D 24 days ago (blinkered first time); up in class but likely to give it another good go.

10/1

13/2

Form: 226456 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-14 (all without headgear) for current stable; below par the last twice but ran creditably (fourth off 3lb higher) over C&D in October and that form puts him in the picture; assuming he reacts well to reapplied cheekpieces, looks interesting with Oisin Murphy on board.
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8th

3

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell and comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap; this three-time C&D scorer must enter calculations.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-time winner (6f-7.4f), who defied this mark at Southwell in January but he's been well held in three runs since; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back near his best.

20/1

6th

10

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Did too much up front kept to AW on return from break last time, again running below the form of his January win; effective on turf but has never defied a mark as high as current one.

20/1

10/1

Form: 159476 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Less exposed on AW than on turf; scored twice at Kempton in the spring and is competitively treated on that form; ran respectably back here last month; one to consider.
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7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

9th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Mr Baloo

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f nursery winner here (good; has won on good to firm) in 2023; landed seventh AW win when scoring at Lingfield (1m; first-time cheekpieces, retained) a fortnight ago; has won off higher marks than this and must be considered on his return to turf.

7/2

Form: 316644 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five wins on turf, the most recent in July; below-par fourth the last twice and isn't sure to raise his game back on AW, with record in this sphere unconvincing.
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10th

6

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Youarenotforgiven

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who has rattled off a hat-trick on AW this spring including a clearcut win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this is tougher off 9lb higher but he remains feasibly treated on his old form and is a five-time winner on turf; key player.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youarenotforgiven

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to form when landing a C&D handicap last month and followed up under a 4lb penalty at Lingield (1m) a week later; another 4lb higher here but he can't be dismissed in his bid for the hat-trick.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Youarenotforgiven

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning at Wolverhampton last week (8.6f; ridden by Billy Loughnane); 4lb penalty to shoulder but he won off a higher mark as recently as October; one of two solid contenders for Tony Carroll.

7/2

Form: 612227 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Very consistent in the last four months, winning once and placed plenty of times, including form that ties him in closely with Stanley Spencer and Revolutionise; not disgraced, despite wide trip, at Chelmsford last week; 2-3 over C&D and warrants respect.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

Form: 2/5021

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who opened his account in 1m handicap at Newmarket most recently; may build on that success and show further progress, provided he copes with this different scenario; shortlisted.
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6th

1

(11)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Sixfiveseven

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Won over 1m at Newmarket (good; also second on soft) in autumn 2024 but absent for 487 days prior to weakening into ninth of ten at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; entitled to strip fitter (return to turf may also help) but a leap of faith is needed.

25/1

9th

6

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Sixfiveseven

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has shown best form, notably Newmarket success for Keiran Burke, on turf; absent since 2024 and has enough to prove kept to AW on debut for new yard; still in same ownership.

25/1

Form: 371041 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Still fairly useful aged eight and beat Ultramarine at Chelmsford (7f) most recently, taking AW record to 8-54; remains well treated on historical data, including at Kempton; in the mix.
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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

Form: 752120 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner, most recently in October; 0-8 (inconsistent results) on AW and not seen in this sphere for 13 months; doesn't look the percentage call.
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2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Mister Bluebird

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on).

10/1

12th

9

(13)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

This 8yo has gained all eight career wins on turf but does have placed form on AW (including over 7f here last summer); also has a reasonable record when fresh so no surprise to see him go well for a yard that is no stranger to Newcastle success.

16/1

10th
8 (9)
Wallop

20/1

Form: 007700 C

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novice contest here in sole start last year but has generally struggled in handicaps this season, latterly posting two duck eggs over C&D; something to prove.
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2

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Morland

Regressive 5yo but he is a C&D winner who hasn't run badly on his last two starts; this is a slight ease in grade and Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle; each-way chance.

5/1

2

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Morland

Regressive 5yo but he is a C&D winner who hasn't run badly on his last two starts; this is a slight ease in grade and Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle; each-way chance.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Unable to justify good market support on stable debut in August but kept on well to snatch second (no threat to winner) at Kempton (6f; first-time tongue-tie) eight days ago and remains very well handicapped on old form.

7/1

11th
2 (1)
Mond

33/1

Form: 1/55/0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
9.5f AW winner in France; failed to beat a rival at Wolverhampton (back from long layoff) last month on British debut; now wears hood and drops to 7f; best watched.
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4th

6

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Mond

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Charlie Wallis

Far from consistent at up to 1m4f in Britain and it remains a very long time since his French win; has failed to back up his June classified effort; new trip needs to have major effect.

14/1

8

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Mond

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Far from consistent in Britain and it remains a very long time since his French success; has failed to back up his June classified effort.

33/1

2

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mond

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

AW winner in France as a 2yo; easily best run this year when second of seven in a 1m2f classified here (good to firm) in June; needs to prove he stays this far.

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 146078 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Very productive spell last winter/spring featured five AW wins over 1m; not in top form at present and again doesn't have his optimum trip (attempted 1m4f last time).
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9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

10th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Prolific winner down the years; not fired in three runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; betting likely to guide if a revival is on the cards.

40/1

Form: 188249 CD BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Registered his novice success over C&D in the spring; hasn't had the best of luck in handicaps but managed to run well, despite meeting trouble, here on penultimate outing; hampered at Wolverhampton latest; clear possibilities granted better fortune.
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4th

9

(7)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

So Quiet

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Zoustar half-brother to winners Silent Echo (6f/7f including AW; RPR 107), Quietly Confident (French 6.5f AW; 79) and Deference (Spanish 1m1f); dam 1m 2yo winner (93); makes paper appeal and would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied.

14/1

Non-runners

Follow Your Heart, So Quiet

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £10.63
Tricast £45.27

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultramarine

TOPSPEED:

Mr Baloo

The Times:

Tennessee Gold

The Star:

Stanley Spencer

D Express:

Bell Shot

Daily Mail:

Tennessee Gold

Telegraph:

Mr Baloo

The Guardian:

Mr Baloo

Daily Record:

Stanley Spencer

POSTDATA:

Ultramarine

Daily Mirror:

Ultramarine

The Sun:

Ultramarine