February 05 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3651-3 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come over C&D, the latest in December when blinkers were tried for the first time; creditable third behind Big R here four weeks ago when early interference left him poorly positioned; Oisin Murphy booked and likely to go well.
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9th

8

(6)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Tactically versatile 5yo who has won twice over C&D this winter but he didn't fire when favourite here two weeks ago; probably still not handicapped out of things but he needs to step up again after that last run.

6/1

5

(2)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Four of his five wins have come over C&D, including two of his last three runs; 5lb higher mark today but still likely to make a bold bid.

100/30

1st

9

(5)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

made all, soon took keen hold, ridden from over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 44-4D12 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
After a long barren spell he finally managed to put his head in front at Lingfield a fortnight ago, only to be disqualified after his rider weighed in light; another near-miss at Newcastle last week and he's clearly in fine form; shouldn't be far away.
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3rd

7

(6)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Only 1-18 on AW and gained the win in 2021 but finished first past the post in January (disqualified; rider weighed in light); consistent subsequent form includes four second-place finishes; solid contender.

11/2

3rd

7

(6)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Only 1-18 on AW and gained the win in 2021 but finished first past the post in January (disqualified; rider weighed in light); consistent subsequent form includes four second-place finishes; solid contender.

11/2

2nd

6

(4)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 5lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

slowly away, in rear

13/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 417-25 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who landed three sprint handicaps last year, the most recent an impressive success at Chelmsford off a 7lb lower mark; has held his form since and he's one to consider.
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6

(5)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Hiatus

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Impressive at Chelmsford in December (6f) and placed in two of his four starts since; 6lb better off with Grenham Bay for a 2.25l defeat here two weeks ago; each-way shout.

6/1

3rd

2

(6)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

took keen hold, prominent

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

took keen hold, prominent

8/1

5/1

Form: 0187-3 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best effort in handicaps when keeping on for third at Southwell 12 days ago (6f); raised 1lb for that but he still has low mileage and commands respect; ran well in one Kempton run last year.
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4th

3

(7)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:05 Yarmouth

Harry Did

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

led narrowly, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

11/2

4th

3

(7)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:05 Yarmouth

Harry Did

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

led narrowly, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

11/2

5th

12

(6)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Harry Did

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

A switch to front-running saw him gain his first handicap success at Newcastle 25 days ago (6f), form boosted by the two subsequent wins of the runner-up; a 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly treated but it won't be so easy dominating in this higher grade.

13/2

Form: 07450- CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Quirky mare but five of her six peak RPRs have been achieved over C&D as well as her sole success; drawn wide when below par at Wolverhampton when last seen in December; better expected today.
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5th

7

(4)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield

12/1

5th

7

(4)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield

12/1

10th

8

(11)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

None too consistent and has just one win from 18 attempts, slowly away when fifth of nine at Newcastle last week; others appeal more.

10/1

20/1

Form: 8585-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Seven wins, four of them on Polytrack, but they have all come over 7f; hasn't been seeing his races out this winter but not sure to benefit from 6f.
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6th

4

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

in touch with leaders, challenging over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

4/1

6th

4

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

3

(11)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

GDaay

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Joseph Parr

raced wide, towards rear

5/1

Form: 49-926 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark but he wasn't at his best here last time and now steps back up in class; others appeal more.
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7th

10

(1)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

12/1

7th

10

(1)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

12/1

6

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Appleby

Both last year's wins came over C&D; the return to Kempton sparked a revival when second of eight over C&D last week and he's likely to be in the thick of it again.

100/30

Form: 14979-

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Useful form for George Boughey last spring, including a 5f maiden win at Nottingham; no progress in four starts for Harry Eustace last summer but he's edged down the weights and makes his stable debut (same owners) with a visor tried; drawn widest but not discounted.
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5th

2

(1)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

General Assembly

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

prominent, led but pestered after 1f, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

2

(1)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

General Assembly

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Made all when winning off a 2lb lower mark over C&D last month and is drawn to attack in stall 1; a subsequent Chelmsford flop will need forgiving but that was his second poor effort in headgear and he goes without any aids here.

7/1

7th

2

(3)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

General Assembly

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jack Morland

in touch with leaders

7/2

Form: 9235-1 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, the latest for today's apprentice in a 0-72 four weeks ago; widest draw to overcome and others may have his measure.
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9th

8

(10)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Big R

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

6/1

9th

8

(10)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Big R

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

6/1

1st

8

(4)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Big R

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual C&D winner in early part of 2024 and placed over C&D on consecutive starts in September/October; returned from ten-week break with quite pleasing fifth here last month and has a big role to play if that run brought him on.

13/2

10th
3 (2)
Wallop

14/1

Form: 70003- CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D win in April 2023; he's found it tough going in handicaps since but he has edged down the weights and there was more encouragement in December's Lingfield third (6f) on his latest outing; now goes in cheekpieces (well held in blinkers on two occasions).
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9th

2

(8)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Tumbling down the weights but without looking ready to capitalise; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

1

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a Kempton novice (6f) in April 2023 but he's 0-9 in handicaps since and was last of ten at Kempton (6f) two weeks ago; mark continues to fall but he has form figures of 7000 at this trip and others are preferred; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

8/1

10th

3

(2)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Wallop

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £26.44
Tricast £286.98
Trifecta £242.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Harry Did

Daily Mirror:

Hierarchy

SPOTLIGHT:

Grenham Bay

RP RATINGS:

Big R

The Times:

Holy Fire

Daily Mail:

McCauley's Tavern

Telegraph:

Harry Did

The Guardian:

Harry Did

D Express:

Harry Did

POSTDATA:

Grenham Bay

LAMBOURN:

Grenham Bay

TOPSPEED:

Big R

The Sun:

Hierarchy

The Star:

Hierarchy

Daily Record:

Hierarchy