January 29 / 20.00 Kempton (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 3f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £17.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 7057-1 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Slipped to a near career-low mark and took advantage when winning over 1m3f here (Class 6; 100-30) three weeks ago; appears to have drawn benefit from wind surgery, so there could be more to come from only 4lb higher; one of the likelier candidates.
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3rd

2

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Two course wins to his name from four starts; none of his six victories have come off a mark quite this high and he's lost his way since going in at Wolverhampton in March; needs a revival.

10/1

7th

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

5th

5

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Looked as good as ever when keeping on well for narrow win at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March but his latest AW run was disappointing and his turf strike-rate is modest (1-15); others preferred.

10/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1466-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Mixed fortunes since winning at Lingfield (1m4f, Class 6; first-time cheekpieces, same mark with Rab Havlin aboard) last September; attracted support when more competitive in a first-time visor at Lingfield (1m4f, third, beaten 2l) 16 days ago; no issue with Kempton, so isn't without a chance.
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2nd

6

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Colorist

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Karen Jewell

C&D winner in September 2024; the odd good run in early 2025 but this habitual slow-starter always comes with risks attached.

16/1

9th

3

(9)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

The Colorist

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

1-17, with that win coming off 1lb lower at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in September when sporting first-time cheekpieces; respectable effort there over 2m in April but he virtually refused to race on turf two weeks ago and was soon pulled up; best watched.

9/1

2

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield

The Colorist

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Karen Jewell

Has been in competitive form on the AW but that's more his scene and he was only eighth of 11 on his previous turf start, albeit at a top track; could be given another chance on this surface.

10/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: /8413/ CD BF

Last run: 442 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (from 4lb lower) with Rossa Ryan aboard in September 2023; has undertaken most of his racing over hurdles since then, finishing runner-up at both Wincanton (1m7f) and Taunton (2m) early last year; isn't discounted, but race fitness is a concern off a 344-day break.
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5th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:15 Chepstow

Cornish Storm

11st 7lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Zoe Hawkins

Won back-to-back handicaps at Taunton (2m3f, good) and Warwick (2m, heavy) during the winter but he flopped at Newbury in final run for Stuart Kittow; new headgear is now tried and he has a bit to prove on first run for new trainer.

16/1

5th

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Cornish Storm

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Stuart Kittow

2-2 since the cheekpieces went on, winning narrowly at Taunton (2m3f, good) but easier when making all at Warwick (2m, heavy); a collective 9lb rise demands more but should give himself every chance under a positive ride.

11/2

1st

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Warwick

Cornish Storm

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Stuart Kittow

Just held on to score in first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (2m3f, good) in December and now 2-11 over hurdles; only 3lb higher here but the slower ground is probably not in his favour.

5/1

Form: 080-24

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-6); positive signs since gelded/switched to handicapping; runner-up at Southwell (1m4f; 16-1) on penultimate start, and did well to finish a closing fourth (off a slow pace) at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on Saturday; key player with Hector Crouch taking over in the saddle.
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5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

Form: 68624- CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Productive between February and April last year, winning three, getting the ball rolling over C&D (Class 6; 11-2, from 4lb lower) and then adding to the tally on turf at Bath and Doncaster; latest fourth-place finish (here, 1m3f) was a respectable effort; place possibilities.
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3rd

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Fiddlers Green

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

May have done too much early and might have failed for stamina when sixth of eight at Chelmsford (13.3f. Polytrack) 13 days ago (Take The Boat second); better judged on his previous form around here including wins over 1m3f/1m4f; respected for stable that also runs Maywedance.

12/1

6th

1

(7)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiddlers Green

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

All wins at 1m3f-1m4f; hasn't fully convinced with stamina in his 1m5f/1m6f attempts, including latest start; may again get outstayed.

8/1

5th

9

(1)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiddlers Green

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

In good form at Kempton prior to a lesser effort there (1m3f) last month; needs to bounce back and well beaten in one go on Tapeta; others have less to prove.

12/1

Form: 1879-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
2-49; won a 1m Class 6 apprentices' handicap at Brighton (soft; 2-1 favourite) in September before losing his way; work to do with Sneaky Blinder from their recent course clash, but that was a slightly better effort (seventh; RPR 47) and Hollie Doyle is a noteworthy booking.
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6th

8

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

James Park Woods

8st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Won twice in the space of three days last September, over C&D and then following up at Brighton (both on slower than good); yet to shine this year and the ground may not be soft enough for him to show his best.

12/1

7th

5

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

James Park Woods

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Well held in his last four starts but he may have needed the run at Bath two weeks ago and he's now back on the same mark as when completing a double at Brighton (1m, soft) in September; has claims if he can recapture that form and any rain would be a bonus.

10/1

12th

8

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

James Park Woods

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

All four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground in September, including over C&D last autumn off 6lb lower; record returning from a break down the years is far from inspiring.

25/1

OUR TIP
7th
3 (10)
Inlet

25/1

Form: 0087-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Often slowly away and hasn't shown a great deal so far, including when seventh of 11 on recent Southwell (1m4f, Class 6; 33-1) handicap debut; dam was a 1m-10.5f winner (including in a Group 3), so it would be foolish to write her off just yet.
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8th

3

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Inlet

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Has been hurdling for this new yard but yet to make an impact in that sphere; runner-up three times for Rae Guest (1m6f/2m, AW) but others hold greater interest on her return to this code.

14/1

7th

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Inlet

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-14 on the Flat; showed first glimmer of hurdling promise for new stable when fifth in C&D maiden three weeks ago but needs further improvement on this handicap debut.

25/1

5th

8

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:22 Market Rasen

Inlet

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Modest Flat performer who has been well beaten in two races over hurdles; looks one for handicaps later on.

100/1

14/1

Form: 29776-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; making just her second start for Matt Crawley when sixth (immediately in front of tonight's rival Inlet) over 1m4f at Southwell over Christmas; stamina reserves remain inconclusive beyond 1m2f, so others make more appeal.
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1st

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt.

11/4

3rd

9

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Having her 32nd career start when finally off the mark in a selling handicap over 2m1f here recently (good); only 4lb higher and new trainer James Moffatt has booked Brian Hughes; has to be of interest despite blatant stamina reservations.

8/1

Form: 61534- CD BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways over C&D (Class 6; 11-4 favourite) in September, and consistent from higher marks thereafter; short break since finishing a creditable fourth at Lingfield (1m4f) in December, a form line which has been well advertised; shortlist material.
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4th

4

10th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

17:00 Fontwell

Fravanco

11st 3lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

0-5 over hurdles but seemed suited by the new trip when runner-up over C&D (good) in April; should not be far away.

8/1

2nd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

18:50 Fontwell

Fravanco

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

Dual AW winner on the Flat who was 61l adrift when beating one home on his handicap hurdle debut at Kempton (2m) last month; just a fair effort on the Flat a fortnight ago; upped markedly in trip for his second go in this sphere.

8/1

8th

10

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Fravanco

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Madgwick

Mainly seen over hurdles lately and is just 2-33 under rules, but one of his wins came over C&D and his last few efforts on the AW off similar marks would give him an each-way chance here.

13/2

20/1

Form: /969-0 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
2-28; last win came from a 7lb higher mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Class 6, 7-4 joint-favourite) in March 2022; no worthwhile form (0-4) since returning last spring; difficult to build a case for unless sustained market support arrives.
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5th

5

(10)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Avarice

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Butler

Not the most prolific (3-31) but he has winning form over C&D and with cheekpieces back on he landed a cosy success in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) eight days ago; has more on his plate back in a handicap under a 4lb penalty, but still more appealing than most; stable also runs Disquietude.

5/2

5th

5

(10)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Avarice

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Butler

Not the most prolific (3-31) but he has winning form over C&D and with cheekpieces back on he landed a cosy success in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) eight days ago; has more on his plate back in a handicap under a 4lb penalty, but still more appealing than most; stable also runs Disquietude.

5/2

1st

1

(8)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Avarice

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Sole AW win at Wolverhampton in 2022 but he acts well here; it's been a long road back from nearly two years off the track but he shaped a bit better at Wolverhampton recently when not getting the best of runs; interesting and worth a market check now qualified for this level.

5/1

Form: /7608-

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; never better than midfield when returning from a nine-month break over 1m2f at Lingfield (Class 6, 50-1) prior to Christmas; may strip fitter, but it's tough to have confidence having not shown peak form since summer of 2023.
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6th

2

(2)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Cosmic View

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Chequered career since close up in C&D novice as a 3yo but there has been the odd bit of encouragement and the drop in grade paid off when rallying to retake the lead inside the final furlong at Wolverhampton (1m4f; cheekpieces refitted) last month; should go well again.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cosmic View

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 4f

12/1

33/1

Form: 5205-9

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; struggled over hurdles during the autumn, and has seemingly found his stamina reserves stretched at 2m (Lingfield; Class 6) since returning to the Flat; drop back in trip and easing mark helpful, but not enough to tempt.
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1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Spitfire Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Not seen over hurdles since two disappointing runs in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and his subsequent Flat form has also been disappointing; tries a new trip here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Spitfire Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Not seen over hurdles since two disappointing runs in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and his subsequent Flat form has also been disappointing; tries a new trip here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Spitfire Bridge

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

prominent, prominent after 3f, outpaced over 4f out

20/1

50/1

Form: 05-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and little impact in AW novice contests at Chelmsford and Southwell (1m-1m3f); switches to handicapping at a realistic level, with her best effort (RPR 58) coming over a similar distance; improvement necessary.
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7th

6

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Nottingham

Vitruvian Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mike Murphy

midfield, lost ground quickly from over 4f out

40/1

7th

6

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Nottingham

Vitruvian Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mike Murphy

midfield, lost ground quickly from over 4f out

40/1

9th

11

(6)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:47 Lingfield (AW)

Vitruvian Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mike Murphy

Hasn't beaten many in five outings over 1m-1m5f on the AW, never starting at less than 33-1; hard to recommend despite the drop in grade.

25/1

33/1

Form: /3298-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; beaten a short-head when runner-up at Southwell (1m4f; from 2lb higher) last March but disappointing, stopping quickly, on his next two appearances (1m2f-2m); absent since and best watched on return from a 251-day break.
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10th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

One of better efforts came over this C&D just over a year ago but soundly beaten on last five starts; back in trip with tongue-tie on but easy enough to take on.

20/1

10th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

One of better efforts came over this C&D just over a year ago but soundly beaten on last five starts; back in trip with tongue-tie on but easy enough to take on.

20/1

7th

5

(6)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Just missed out in a C&D handicap one year ago when rated 7lb higher; the reason for his drop in the weights is that he's been tailed off in all four starts since.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £137.40
Straight Forecast £128.32
Tricast £523.58
Trifecta £572.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Nugget

The Times:

Fravanco

Daily Mirror:

Sneaky Blinder

WEST COUNTRY:

Cornish Storm

Daily Mail:

Inlet

POSTDATA:

The Colorist

D Express:

Alvesta

RP RATINGS:

Mr Nugget

NEWMARKET:

Mr Nugget

Telegraph:

Mr Nugget

Daily Record:

Sneaky Blinder

The Guardian:

Fravanco

The Sun:

Fravanco

The Star:

Cornish Storm