January 08 / 20.00 Kempton (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 12893- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D last June and, having scored over hurdles in November, this front-runner was a close third over C&D last month; can make another bold bid today and he holds strong claims.
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7th

2

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Zoran

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Emma Lavelle

Tailed off at Southwell last time which was too bad to be true as does have form there; he's won twice here and ran well over C&D in December behind one who scored impressively last week; considered under Oisin Murphy.

11/4

12

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:40 Uttoxeter

Zoran

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Won at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November and also successful on AW in January; unseated early when an 8-1 chance for his return to hurdling at Statford (Supreme Yeats runner-up in that race).

10/1

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10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 14598- CD

Last run: 114 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Struggled last August/September on his last two runs, finishing tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he may have been ready for a break and has a good record when fresh; he's just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last July and is an interesting contender.
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5th

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Robusto

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often makes the running but came from towards rear under Harry Vigors to win a six-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on latest outing; that broke a long losing run but he's usually competitive and has won over C&D; player.

11/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robusto

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run up to 18 and has to put a poor recent effort at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) behind him, but he often makes the running and could enjoy the run of the race if again ridden positively; visor removed after one use.

9/2

14th

3

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Robusto

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often a front-runner; record over C&D reads 1313, but this his first visit here since June 2024; losing run is up to 17 and he is drawn wide; visor the headgear of choice this time.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 65/75- D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins for Gay Kelleway in 2023 at up to 2m (including on Polytrack) and he returned from a long absence with a close fifth at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 12 days ago, when he was unlucky in running in the home straight; key player if building on that latest promise.
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3

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Haaland

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Made the most of a drop in class when regaining winning form at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) last month (third has won since); 4lb higher and back up in grade, but he still holds more compelling claims than a few.

5/2

1st

1

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Haaland

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins for previous stable; 0-8 for current yard and his form has declined rather sharply; however, he may produce a resurgent display back at this level, being 2-2 in Class 6.

14/1

11th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Haaland

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; lightly raced since and he's been well held back from another break in his two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back at this trip.

25/1

Form: 15245- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f here last August and close second over this C&D in October; kept on for fair fifth over C&D last month but has something to find with third-placed Zoran on that latest form.
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12th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Francesco Baracca

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Best form on AW but has won on turf and it was his best effort on grass when third of six at Newbury (2m, good; plugged on) three weeks ago; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Francesco Baracca

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has done best on AW, including three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f/2m) in the last six months; well held at Lingfield two weeks ago but has a modest record there; has won twice on turf, latterly on good ground at Bath (1m6f) last June but none of his turf form matches today's mark.

25/1

8th

4

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Francesco Baracca

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Something of a Wolverhampton specialist (3-5) though he has won on Polytrack at Kempton; the drop to 1m4f didn't help last time so the return to a longer distance should help, but his high draw may not be ideal even over this trip.

18/1

Form: 15577- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made it seven wins from his last eight starts when scoring at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) last March and he's back down to the same mark; has also won on Polytrack; however, he finished merely seventh on his two outings towards the end of last year and needs to raise his game.
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6th

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

A nine-time Flat winner over 1m6f-2m, he made a pleasing hurdles debut when third of five finishers (with stablemate Alex The Great 27l back) in a Hereford maiden (2m, good) 15 days ago; steps up in trip and holds place claims.

7/1

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

Hurdles debutant who is a nine-time AW winner at 1m6f/2m, most recently in March; one of the better contenders in terms of achievements but an unconvincing turf record leaves him with something to prove.

11/2

6th

7

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

The Craftymaster

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Carroll

Got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month and he ran to a similar level when fourth at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago; on lower mark back on turf but he's struggled in his six runs in this sphere including three 2m handicaps; risks attached.

11/2

Form: 34521- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten over hurdles at Windsor last time but he won on the Flat at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) earlier last month and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big run reverting to this code.
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5

(1)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Poncho

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Minor honours in his last four AW races (1m5f/2m) but well beaten in his only two turf starts this term and absent since June; he has won twice but is not straightforward and does not look the percentage call; yard runs four.

12/1

10

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Goodwood

Poncho

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Strong traveller who's far from easy and has hung both ways (normally to the left); arrives in good form for a yard among the winners, though, and is on a mark off which he can win when things fall right.

7/1

2

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Poncho

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner who got off the mark on the Flat over C&D in December; couple of creditable thirds here since then but he flopped at Ascot (last of eight) last month and needs to bounce back after that 13l defeat; stablemate of Donald Llewellyn.

5/1

Form: 5/097-

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner (including on Polytrack) whose mark continues to fall; however, he struggled to get competitive on his three starts last year, following a long absence, and others have less to prove.
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1

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Golden Flame

10st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Hasn't won a race since 2021 and pretty much tailed off on the AW (2m/1m6f) on last two starts; best watched for now.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Flame

10st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Thomas Faulkner

7yo who is without a win since 2021 and was well beaten at Southwell last time; however, he's on a handy mark on his placed efforts this April-June and is not written off now dropping into a Class 6 for the first time.

3/1

Form: 022- BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Close second at the Curragh (1m4f) in October on second start and runner-up in Wolverhampton maiden (1m4f, Tapeta) on last month's stable and AW debut; he was no match for the winner last time but this very lightly raced 5yo has potential off his opening mark and the step up in trip may suit.
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14

(18)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Jack McNamara

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Simon Pearce

Very lightly raced 5yo who was runner-up on stable debut in Wolverhampton maiden (1m4f, Tapeta) in December but he's since been well beaten in his first two handicaps (2m/1m6f, Polytrack); others are preferred.

66/1

9th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Jack McNamara

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Pearce

Very lightly raced 5yo; failed to build upon promising stable debut (1m4f) when last of eight on handicap debut at Kempton (2m; joint-favourite) in January and not seen again since but could still have potential.

25/1

9th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Jack McNamara

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Pearce

Very lightly raced 5yo; failed to build upon promising stable debut (1m4f) when last of eight on handicap debut at Kempton (2m; joint-favourite) in January and not seen again since but could still have potential.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.10
Straight Forecast £23.58
Tricast £147.09
Trifecta £113.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Jack McNamara

RP RATINGS:

Francesco Baracca

Telegraph:

Poncho

The Star:

The Craftymaster

SPOTLIGHT:

Haaland

POSTDATA:

Zoran

The Times:

Jack McNamara

Daily Mail:

Jack McNamara

D Express:

Jack McNamara

The Sun:

Jack McNamara

TOPSPEED:

Francesco Baracca

The Guardian:

Francesco Baracca

Daily Mirror:

Poncho

Daily Record:

Poncho