January 29 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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Type: Flat AW

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 21-

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his Southwell debut by winning a 5f novice at Wolverhampton last month; that form looks solid enough and he's open improvement back at 6f; more appealing than many.
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3rd

3

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

12th

4

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side.

12/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Trouble Man

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.

10/1

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16/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 5623-8 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Started out for Mick Appleby with two good runs but he flopped at Lingfield three weeks ago; type to bounce back but he's more exposed than many of his rivals.
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5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Ardennes

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run stands at 14; twice a runner-up at Kempton over the winter (6f) but he hasn't beaten many rivals in five starts since April; return to 5f, drop in class and latest change of headgear not enough to tempt.

25/1

10

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:07 Kempton (AW)

Ardennes

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Off the mark in 6f novice at Salisbury as 2yo but he's had some seriously poor results either side of wind surgery, failing to beat a rival on last four starts; visor replaces cheekpieces; hard to see the light.

20/1

10

(5)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Ardennes

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won 6f turf novice as 2yo; finished placed in three of first four AW starts for this yard but he's been through difficult times since the spring, including when back from wind surgery latest; now in cheekpieces; risky.

40/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 314-7 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo in the first half of 2024, notably when winning a valuable Windsor maiden on his second start (6f, good to firm); absent for 197 days (underwent wind surgery) prior to his return at Lingfield three weeks ago where he was sent off a hot favourite but finished out the back; interesting to see if his backers return now he's fitted with a tongue tie.
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10th

4

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Lingfield

Sergio Parisse

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Speedily bred colt who has raced only at sprint distances, creditable third in AW contest most recently; gained his 2yo win on turf but isn't guaranteed to stay this new trip.

8/1

10th

4

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Lingfield

Sergio Parisse

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Speedily bred colt who has raced only at sprint distances, creditable third in AW contest most recently; gained his 2yo win on turf but isn't guaranteed to stay this new trip.

8/1

3rd

5

(6)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Sergio Parisse

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders

6/1

4th
11 (1)
Horus

9/1

Form: 4981-2 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning at Lingfield on New Year's Eve, always prominent and never in any danger of being caught; ran well off a 6lb higher mark at Southwell two weeks later, splitting the other market principals; doubt he's finished improving just yet.
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6th

6

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Horus

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

1-21; mainly seen on the AW but appears to handle turf; drops to this level for the first time and the stable won this last year; each-way claims.

13/2

7th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Faded out of contention on last month's stable debut at Kempton (6f; first-time visor) but is well handicapped on his winter form for Mike Murphy and this C&D suits; sports refitted cheekpieces; not ruled out.

9/1

9th

10

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win was in December 2024 but he finished close fourth over C&D in January, on his final run for Mike Murphy; been gelded since and he needs a close look on his return for new yard; visor goes on and tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed.

15/2

Form: 6615-6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a successful return from a gelding operation when winning a 6f nursery at Southwell last month; two lesser efforts have followed and he now has something to prove.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: David Loughnane

Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.

25/1

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.

9/1

Form: 4612-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He's an improved performer following the addition of a visor, winning 5f nurseries at Lingfield and Newcastle either side of a good second at Wolverhampton (6f; winner gone in twice since); 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.
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7th

3

(3)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Oakley Boy

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute

4/1

3rd

2

(2)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Oakley Boy

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 2-4 since wearing visor, the wins over 5f in Class 5; unable to sustain effort in 6f Class 4 at Kempton on Wednesday and this drop back in trip/grade looks ideal; remains of interest.

15/8

3rd

2

(2)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Oakley Boy

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 2-4 since wearing visor, the wins over 5f in Class 5; unable to sustain effort in 6f Class 4 at Kempton on Wednesday and this drop back in trip/grade looks ideal; remains of interest.

15/8

9/1

Form: 317-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Pitched in at the deep end in a Newmarket Group 3 after her Salisbury success last July and she came up well short; this month's Lingfield third (handicap debut) was better but she will need more if she's to come out on top in this field.
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9th

10

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Dream Voyage

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Hooded all starts; has not built on a promising debut last July, slowly away and always behind on latest outing; slipping in the weights but needs to get back on track.

12/1

9th

8

(11)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Thirsk

Dream Voyage

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Not seen last year after August and has been off for almost five months since two uninspiring AW efforts in January; has pulled hard a couple of times, which would be a concern from the outside stall going back up from 6f.

16/1

7th

1

(10)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dream Voyage

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent

9/1

9/1

Form: 4823-1 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made a successful reappearance/handicap debut when landing a 0-68 handicap over C&D last week; did that well enough but a 6lb penalty in a stronger race might find him out; drawn wide too.
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7th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Distant Rumble

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Teal

In good form since returning from a break, winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May before close third at Salisbury (6f, soft); there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and he could be in the shake-up.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Distant Rumble

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Teal

Unraced on soft; runner-up over this C&D last month before going on better at Windsor on good to firm 17 days ago; still fairly treated following a 3lb rise but testing ground would be a concern.

11/4

1st

1

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Distant Rumble

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Teal

C&D winner last spring off a 4lb higher mark who finished a clear second on his return to turf nine days ago; 2lb higher now but having Jack Callan (1-11 for the yard) up to take off 3lb won't hurt; one to consider.

6/1

11/2

Form: 193- D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Newmarket (6f, good) last May; flopped when odds-on favourite for an Italian Group 3 (6f, soft) the following month but he bounced back with close third in Chelmsford novice on his return in November (first run since gelded); withdrawn having broken out of the stalls at Lingfield three weeks ago (11-1 at the time); widest draw to contend with.
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4th

1

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Camera Shy

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for new connections when leading late on in a 7f handicap at Southwell in March; not quite so good twice since but he still commands plenty of respect in this field.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but had previously narrowly beaten the winner of that race over this C&D; drawn wide, but still respected if bouncing back now returned here.

15/2

7th

9

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Snapped a losing sequence a fortnight ago at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) where benefiting from the strong pace to collar Anthropologist close home; unexposed at today's trip and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; he's one to consider.

5/1

11/1

Form: 5436- BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Fluffed his lines when a warm favourite for a 6f novice at Newcastle in November; still has potential and the betting should guide now he makes his handicap debut.
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10th

9

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Charmoula

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

midfield

11/1

10th

9

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Charmoula

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

midfield

11/1

6th

4

(8)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newcastle (AW)

Charmoula

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

in touch with leaders

5/2

25/1

Form: 46-16 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Trouble Man at Wolverhampton last month; stepped up on that when winning at Chelmsford three weeks ago but there was no further progress switched to a handicap at Southwell last week; others look stronger.
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5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Em Four

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two turf wins last summer and three AW wins this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in April; ran well when third of five at Salisbury next time but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

8th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Em Four

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two turf wins last summer and three AW wins this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in April; ran well when third of five at Salisbury next time but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

20/1

7th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Has won over 6f and 5f on the AW since March and he's perfectly capable on turf, though perhaps not on ground easier than good judged on latest run at Chepstow.

10/1

25/1

Form: 70048-

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He's faced some stiff tasks in his seven starts but consistency is an issue and cheekpieces didn't help last time (7f); ten-week break and a change of accessories aren't enough to earn him the vote.
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5

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cracking Man

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

A fair maiden for Karl Burke but he has offered little on both runs for his current yard, failing to beat a rival in 6f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

5

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cracking Man

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

A fair maiden for Karl Burke but he has offered little on both runs for his current yard, failing to beat a rival in 6f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

11th

3

(5)

7th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cracking Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Good chance on the pick of his 2yo form for Karl Burke but he was sold cheaply in January and finished a well-beaten fifth (125-1) on his stable debut last week; this low-grade handicap is more suitable but he still carries risk.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.40
Straight Forecast £56.45
Tricast £344.66
Trifecta £593.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Trouble Man

POSTDATA:

Distant Rumble

Daily Mail:

Camera Shy

Daily Mirror:

Sergio Parisse

TOPSPEED:

Dream Voyage

RP RATINGS:

Ardennes

NEWMARKET:

Oakley Boy

The Times:

Trouble Man

The Guardian:

Trouble Man

The Sun:

Trouble Man

D Express:

Camera Shy

The Star:

Sergio Parisse

LAMBOURN:

Distant Rumble

Telegraph:

Distant Rumble

Daily Record:

Distant Rumble