January 29 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 393-44

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent form for current stable features a Southwell success (1m6f) off this mark in November when beating Shaad; only 1l behind that rival at Wolverhampton last time; in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner at a modest level on Flat; beaten long way in two similar events over 2m at Hereford recently; steps up in trip but easy to dismiss.

40/1

4th

1

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner at a modest level on Flat; beaten long way over C&D switched to hurdles time; opposed.

33/1

9th

1

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

High-mileage three-time Flat winner who is now limited in that scene, only ten days ago finishing well held off a basement mark on the AW.

100/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 5/009-

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden who isn't particularly solid on form and was always behind the last twice (1m/1m2f); chance depends on whether she improves for the marked step up in distance.
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6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:18 Fakenham

Ephyra

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Andy Irvine

Ran no race at Plumpton last month and needs to put that performance behind her but she bumped into a revitalised opponent when second there (2m4f, good to soft; third has won since) two starts ago and has claims if first-time cheekpieces enable her to replicate that form.

7/1

6

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Ephyra

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Placed on Flat (2m AW) for David Menuisier; lightly raced over hurdles and hasn't been far away in 2m/2m4f handicaps here on last two outings; latest conqueror was very well backed; considered.

7/1

2nd

7

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Ephyra

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Placed on Flat (2m AW) for David Menuisier but failed to figure on first three attempts over hurdles; better, only weakening from the last, when sixth of seven on handicap debut here (2m, soft; 10-1) seven weeks ago; stamina questionable over 2m4f.

16/1

3rd
9 (1)
Shaad

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2479-2

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; bounced back to form with second-place finish at Wolverhampton (2m) most recently, reversing Southwell November placings with Alex The Great; may have a race of this nature in him.
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3rd

9

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Shaad

8st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders, disputing second after 5f, raced in second over 3f out

3/1

3rd

9

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Shaad

8st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders, disputing second after 5f, raced in second over 3f out

3/1

2nd

10

(6)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaad

8st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

midfield but in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 5577/

Last run: 545 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Bumper/hurdle winner but has unconvincing Flat form (shown in 2023); absent since last July; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is expected.
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6

6th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

A Tickatickatiming

10st 13lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner on this course in 2023; has run some good races in defeat here since early last spring and has a chance at the weights with Yasmina on a C&D run in February; improvement not really in the offing but she can be involved.

7/2

3rd

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 169y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

A Tickatickatiming

10st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Bumper and 2m hurdle (good to soft) winner here in 2023 and, although winless since in limited appearances, has posted some solid placed efforts; had excuses when tailed off here latest, too free and failed to stay 2m4f; likely to fare better now returning to a shorter trip and quicker ground.

11/2

4th

2

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

A Tickatickatiming

11st 7lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Bumper and 2m hurdle (good to soft) winner here in 2023 and, although winless since in limited appearances, has posted some solid placed efforts, most recently when collared late over 2m here a fortnight ago; goes back up in trip and likely to be involved again.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4281-9 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last at Newcastle this month but something was possibly amiss; regained the winning thread at Wolverhampton (2m) on Boxing Day and that form has worked out nicely; not written off.
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5th

6

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Breccia

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Dual 2m AW winner who took a good-ground selling hurdle in April; slow-starting second under 7lb claimer at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) 12 days ago confirms that she is firmly in the mix.

9/2

2nd

5

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Breccia

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Robert Stephens

Dual AW winner who took a selling hurdle at Exeter (2m2f) in April; placed behind Cherry Cola on only other visit to this track (1m6f) and some encouragement is drawn from her latest Salisbury effort (staying-on fifth); step up in trip in her favour; a possible.

5/1

11/2

Form: 10639- CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Below par at Newcastle last time; consistent record at Kempton reads 23443113 and includes a success off this mark in August; solid chance back here, especially with Rossa Ryan up for first time.
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4

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sophar Sogood

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Convincing winner at Catterick (2m, good) in August and following effort was respectable; ran no race last time at Chester but wouldn't be without hope if back on song.

20/1

11th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Sophar Sogood

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Butler

Returned to turf with convincing win at Catterick (2m good) last month and has the plum inside draw here but had to settle for fifth off new mark a fortnight ago and may find younger rivals better handicapped again.

12/1

1

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Sophar Sogood

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

Five-time AW winner whose success at Catterick (2m, good) three weeks ago was a first win on turf for nearly four years; might need a fraction more up 4lb but that was a pretty convincing success; Colin Keane's first ride for the yard; respected.

7/2

12/1

Form: 0080-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has been campaigned only at middle distances, modest fourth in Southwell classified event most recently; chance of winning depends on whether she improves for new trip.
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10

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Desejada

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Maiden whose form claims are far from solid; failed to beat a rival the last twice (AW); the least appealing contender.

33/1

10

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Desejada

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Maiden whose form claims are far from solid; failed to beat a rival the last twice (AW); the least appealing contender.

33/1

6th

6

(4)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Desejada

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Poor maiden who is readily passed over.

33/1

Form: 0P/07-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant whose dismal novice form has earned him an opening mark of 26 (runs off 45); fitting of headgear needs to make a huge difference.
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8th

8

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Heir

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Karen Jewell

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, raced wide early, disputing second after 5f, lost position over 3f out

33/1

8th

8

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Heir

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Karen Jewell

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, raced wide early, disputing second after 5f, lost position over 3f out

33/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Heir

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Karen Jewell

dwelt start, in rear, detached when eased over 2f out

150/1

Non-runners

Sullivan Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.30
Straight Forecast £35.95
Tricast £93.80
Trifecta £144.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sullivan Bay

RP RATINGS:

Shaad

The Times:

Sophar Sogood

POSTDATA:

Alex The Great

NEWMARKET:

Shaad

The Guardian:

Shaad

The Star:

Shaad

D Express:

Sullivan Bay

Daily Mirror:

Sullivan Bay

The Sun:

Sullivan Bay

Daily Record:

Sullivan Bay

Telegraph:

Sophar Sogood

Daily Mail:

Sophar Sogood