February 12 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 40060- CD

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Successful in this race 12 months ago and followed up at Newcastle on AW finals day; on a higher mark now and lacks recent match practice but market support should be heeded; first run since leaving Andrew Balding's yard (still in same ownership).
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6th

8

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Fivethousandtoone

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner, only 1-27 on grass; never the slightest threat on return to turf at Leicester; others have more convincing profiles.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Fivethousandtoone

8st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner who has finished close up on Tapeta (5f/6f) in his last three runs; record of 1-26 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last summer; dangerous.

8/1

2nd

13

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Fivethousandtoone

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time C&D winner, including this race in 2024 off a 2lb higher mark, and he has shaped well on his last two starts; he will need luck if it gets congested up the stands' rail but too much ability to rule out.

14/1

Form: 9205-8 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive 2yo campaign culminated in a good effort in the Vintage Stakes; inconsistent in five runs since but has a fighting chance off current mark provided he's helped by first-time tongue-tie.
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4th

2

(23)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Can lead; had some smart form in defeat during 2025 alongside three wins at 6f and 7f (AW and heavy); never showed with a chance on AW comeback but this easy test could see him to advantage; has possibilities.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Golden Mind

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Richard Fahey

First of three 2025 successes came here and was last seen beating 21 rivals to win at Doncaster; a useful 7lb was taken off on that occasion and others may be better treated here.

12/1

12/1

Form: /057-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; ran well in two Group races as a 2yo; clear signs of a revival when close fifth, despite wide trip, at Chelmsford (6f) most recently; possibilities, provided he builds on that effort.
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8th

8

(11)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Rosario

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Captured this prize last year and largely in good form after, despite his customary slow starts; should strip sharper for his reappearance sixth in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago so he's no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

2

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Rosario

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Strong traveller who can be slowly away; first handicap win when beating Existent at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; treading water during the summer but he did well when a close third of 21 from a tough draw in the Portland (extended 5f, good) in September and a subsequent Ascot defeat by a well-treated rival was another solid run given the race didn't go his way; claims.

5/1

5

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Rosario

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

Just two wins to his name but he has plenty of ability and comes here in top form, most recently coming from well back to snatch second at Ascot three weeks ago (5f, soft); slow starts are a thorn in his side but no surprise to see him arriving on the scene late; new visor replaces cheekpieces.

4/1

Form: 54342- CD BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 10-52 and generally consistent for Rae Guest; creditable second over C&D when last seen eight weeks ago; thereabouts provided she remains in same form on debut for new stable.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

Form: 0041-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 5-12 on AW, the most recent win at Wolverhampton (6f) in December; ties in with some of these rivals on Newcastle running last month; defied higher marks twice in 2023.
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11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4.

3/1

Form: 20488- CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Progressive as a 2yo; made the frame (useful form) a few times during his inconsistent 3yo campaign that ended on a low note; good chance off current mark provided he's aided by first-time tongue-tie.
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2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner is 0-5 on turf for current trainer this year, not beaten too far on penultimate; handicapper giving him every chance and new headgear combination tried.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Sommelier

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; dangerously well-handicapped on best form for Marco Botti; signs of revival last two starts; ran better than the bare result on latest when drawn on the wrong side at Naas; eased another 3lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus; go well.

12/1

8th

2

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Sommelier

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Both wins on AW; turf form includes a listed second at York (5f, good) when 1.5l behind Big Evs; both starts for current yard on soft ground; showed a bit more last time and the return to better ground here is a big plus; drops in grade and handicapper giving him a chance; interesting.

12/1

Form: 8481-8 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-5 on AW features a useful 5l success at Newcastle (6f) in December; encountered major traffic issues there last month (behind two of these rivals) and that form needs marking up; 1-1 at Kempton; still open to further progress in this sphere and remains of interest.
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18th

5

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cajetan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).

10/1

4th

10

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cajetan

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Cajetan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.

9/1

Form: 1121-4 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1311214 (over 6f/7f, mostly at Kempton) since handicapping and had a few of these rivals behind him at Newcastle most recently, albeit the result might have been different if Cajetan had not suffered bad luck; progressive in the main and holds solid claims.
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7th

4

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

In good form on the AW this year, winning a handicap at Lingfield (7f) in February and running creditably when fourth in similar event at Newcastle (6f) on Good Friday; has shown he's up to Listed level but this is still a warm race in which to be making his debut on grass.

25/1

4th

3

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

C&D winner; running well in handicaps this winter before a fine second in Listed company at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; the 10lb hike for that will surely leave him vulnerable.

25/1

2nd

3

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Still improving and his latest Lingfield success (7f) was just reward for a string of good placed efforts this year; has a stiff task at the weights but likely he will fare better than they suggest.

12/1

Form: 073-02 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Recent form includes two placed efforts at Southwell but in between he was behind a few of these opponents at Newcastle; nicely weighted on lots of form but long losing run continues.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

Form: 633-15 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Wolverhampton (6f) on penultimate start; unable to follow up in another Class 4 event since and now goes back up two grades; hasn't scored at this level for two years.
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11th

9

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Ten-time winner who scored at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in Janaury but he's not got involved in his last three starts; now 2lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

20/1

5th

2

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Simcock

Consistent record round here (2-4 over C&D) and is back on the mark off which he won here in January; not in the same form of late, there's always a chance he'll blow the start and it's no certainty the race will be set up for him.

8/1

6th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

C&D winner who gained his sixth success on the AW at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; didn't quite see 1m out when sixth there in February and he never featured in a 0-105 at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago; will appreciate the drop in grade but he'll want a good gallop to aim at over this shorter trip.

8/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cajetan

The Times:

Aramis Grey

RP RATINGS:

King's Lynn

TOPSPEED:

Cajetan

LAMBOURN:

Cajetan

The Guardian:

Cajetan

The Star:

Cajetan

Daily Mail:

Aramis Grey

Daily Mirror:

Aramis Grey

The Sun:

Aramis Grey

Daily Record:

Aramis Grey

POSTDATA:

King's Lynn

Telegraph:

King's Lynn

D Express:

King's Lynn