December 18 / 17.10 Kempton (AW)

17.10

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 383497

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Bits of form for Jack Jones in the spring but has made a low-key start for new yard at Wolverhampton in recent weeks.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been revitalised since joining this yard with form figures of 23121; latest win came in this headgear combination at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; drop back to 7f is no problem and she's a leading candidate under the penalty.

6/4

1st

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Prefer The Sister

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Highly competitive with James Owen for last four starts, notably when running away with a Brighton handicap (7f, good to firm) eight days ago; creditable second there yesterday with a hood added; had 1m form last season; highly respected if she's brought out quickly again.

4/6

2nd

2

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been running well since joining this yard and recorded her first turf win over C&D (good to firm) last Tuesday with Dion Baker (has won since) two places back; shoulders a 5lb penalty but may have more to give.

5/4

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 506539 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual Southwell winner over 6f; good third at Chelmsford (6f again) in October but a subsequent 7f Wolverhampton no show needs forgiving.
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5th

1

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Rusheen Boy

9st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Six-time winner (6f/7f), including when coming out on top in a match race under Joe Bradnam at Yarmouth (7f, soft) two weeks ago; has form on the AW over 1m but a 5lb rise for that latest success demands a bit more.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Rusheen Boy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four of his five wins have come over 6f/7f on the AW, but the other came in emphatic fashion here (6f, good to firm) a year ago; probably ran even better than it looked when third of ten at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and a major player for last year's winning stable.

100/30

3rd

4

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Rusheen Boy

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Has won on turf but four of his five wins have been on AW; it may be best to wait until he returns to AW.

13/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 354442 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Back on a winning mark and signs he might be ready to take advantage when second of 12 at Southwell (7f) in first-time-cheekpieces (retained) last Tuesday; bold show likely assuming a wide stall isn't too troublesome.
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8th

9

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Showed career-best form when winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) two starts ago and is also suited by this C&D but could be a shade vulnerable off a mark this high.

8/1

6th

5

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Charlie Mason

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Consistent 5yo who came clear with the second when justifying market support last weekend at Lingfield (6f, soft); carries a 5lb penalty and Myla Coppins claimed 7lb on Saturday, so these terms are tougher; still a likely contender and any rain welcomed.

7/2

1st

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Modest strike-rate in the last 14 months but he is generally consistent and is versatile as regards surfaces; form figures off current mark read 222; could go one better, with Myla Coppins taking off 7lb.

5/1

Form: 456080 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not in much form in the autumn but this four-time AW winner is well handicapped if an eight-week break sparks a revival.
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8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

Form: 164525

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Good return from seven months off when second over 6f at Wolverhampton in November; denied a run at a crucial stage when fifth back there 16 days ago and treated as if still in form; probably stays 7f.
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9th

3

(9)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Runaround Sioux

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

towards rear, outpaced 2f out, hung left over 1f out

7/1

2nd

5

(2)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Runaround Sioux

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once; respectable third at Southwell most recently; on a workable mark but pedigree suggests she's a doubtful stayer at this new trip.

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Runaround Sioux

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Hasn't always enjoyed the best of luck since making a successful handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) just under a year ago; has dropped to a handy mark and could make her presence felt in first-time cheekpieces.

11/2

20/1

Form: -97739

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden for James Ferguson; gave a good account when close third of five at Brighton (7f) in September but last of nine at Yarmouth later that month; changed hands for 1,000gns in October.
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2nd

7

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a 7f handicap here (AW) for Michael Attwater last summer but that is his sole win from 26 starts and he's generally struggled since; comes with risks attached after 165 days off but he needs checking in market for new yard.

5/1

8th

9

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Fourth to Tilsworth Max in a similar event over C&D 19 days ago, form already boosted by the second and third; could face competition for the lead here and others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

Form: 490700

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won a nursery off 10lb higher last autumn but he struggled for Jack Channon this year and fared no better in two runs for this yard in recent months; Global Warning looks the more likely of the yard's pair unless the betting suggests otherwise.
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7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: John Butler

Yet to add to 6f turf win for Jack Channon in September 2023 and was safely held on all three starts for John Butler in the autumn (7f-1m); lurks on a dangerous mark though and needs a check in the betting.

20/1

11/2

Form: 690513 D BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained a sixth AW win when seeing off seven rivals at Lingfield (7f) in September; creditable third at Wolverhampton (7f again) since; should figure but a 0-13 course record is a little offputting.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Global Warning

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Veteran who is on a losing run but he was finishing his race off strongly when second over C&D last month; a 2lb rise doesn't handicap him out of things and he's on the shortlist.

3/1

Form: 4739

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held on 1m Newmarket handicap debut in November but showed ability in her qualifying runs prior to that, notably third over 7f at Redcar in September; the least exposed in the line-up.
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5

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Grovely Belle

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

11-race maiden; respectable third over 7f at Brighton (good to firm) most recently, shaping as if she'll be as effective back at 6f; again has place possibilities.

8/1

6

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Grovely Belle

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

No wins in ten and very questionable whether last week's 2l defeat at Leicester (7f) was a step forward when only six ran.

10/1

7

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Grovely Belle

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Nine-race maiden who has finished unplaced in all six handicaps; cheekpieces left off today; others bring stronger claims.

33/1

Form: 896564 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
No win since June 2022; well treated on last winter's best, however, and he shaped quite well back from a break at Wolverhampton (7f) 16 days ago, keeping on when denied a clear run inside the final 1f; player if he can build on that.
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7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

10/1

Form: 056094

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Comfortably his best run since wind surgery when fourth of 12 over 7f at Lingfield a fortnight ago; has handicapping scope if he can build on that.
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7th

6

(4)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Crows Nest

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Baker

Hinted at possible return to form when 40-1 fourth over C&D last month but was back in the doldrums at Kempton a fortnight later and now has it all to prove again.

25/1

7th

6

(4)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Crows Nest

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Baker

Hinted at possible return to form when 40-1 fourth over C&D last month but was back in the doldrums at Kempton a fortnight later and now has it all to prove again.

25/1

11th

2

(7)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Crows Nest

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: George Baker

Comfortably his best run since wind surgery when fourth of 12 over 7f at Lingfield a fortnight ago; has handicapping scope if he can build on that.

10/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 178760 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW scorer (all at Wolverhampton) but he's lost his way since his 1m2f Newbury win in July, failing to beat a rival at Wolverhampton last time; back down in trip.
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11th

6

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flatley

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Turf winner who has bagged four wins at this venue; returns following a two-month break (has gone well fresh) but he's more a place prospect than a win-only one.

20/1

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Flatley

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Returned to form with 8.6f AW win in March and comes here after two good efforts over 1m on turf; drops in grade here and should be fine over this extended 7f; might be the answer.

7/2

8

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Flatley

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who returned to form when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; record of 1-18 on turf but he went close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can back that up off unchanged mark.

5/2

Form: 426434

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Mainly consistent since returning in June, including a 6f Windsor success in July; has reached the frame back on AW the last twice, proving herself effective at 7f latterly.
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2nd

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Salisbury

Lahina Bay

9st 6lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

2-2 over C&D (both in 2023) and tends to come to hand around this time of year; back on a fair mark and offered more last time, so there are positives for a yard that took this three years ago.

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Lahina Bay

9st 12lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three wins at both sprint trips on this course, on good to firm and good; one to keep an eye on as she's been a regular winner down the years but she came home in her own time on her recent return from a break so another run or two might be in order.

14/1

5th

6

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Lahina Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Most wins have come in the second half of the year and always after a recent outing; returns from four months off and she might need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £188.50
Straight Forecast £172.26
Tricast £622.85
Trifecta £859.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Global Warning

SPOTLIGHT:

Charlie Mason

The Star:

Rusheen Boy

D Express:

Crow's Nest

RP RATINGS:

Dayman

The Times:

Triggered

Telegraph:

Charlie Mason

The Sun:

Charlie Mason

NEWMARKET:

Global Warning

The Guardian:

Global Warning

Daily Mail:

Global Warning

Daily Mirror:

Global Warning

Daily Record:

Global Warning