February 19 / 16.25 Kempton (AW)

16.25

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 07968- D

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on last winter's AW best but the drop into a Class 6 didn't arrest his slide when last seen in November; recent tongue-tie is removed today; type to bounce back at some point.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

Form: 430-9

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed over 7f at Wolverhampton on her second start but she has been heavily beaten in two 1m races since; this free-going filly could benefit from the drop in trip and this is weaker than the handicap she contested five weeks ago; still not a solid option though.
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7th

6

(4)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zepparella

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Well-bred filly who only made her debut in October and has shown ability, as when beaten less than a length into third of nine at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; needs a bit more in order to break her duck, but that is possible.

6/1

2

(2)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Zepparella

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Placed over 7f at Wolverhampton on her second start but she has been heavily beaten in two 1m races since; this free-going filly could benefit from the drop in trip and this is weaker than the handicap she contested five weeks ago; still not a solid option though.

13/2

9th

7

(3)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Zepparella

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Out of Group 1 winner Izzi Top; is related to some smart ones; just one run of note (second start) but has time to do better and switching to handicaps should help.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 000-06

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in five runs back from a mammoth absence; got a bit closer to the winner over C&D last time without suggesting he was ready to exploit his reduced mark.
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4th

6

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Mond

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Charlie Wallis

Far from consistent at up to 1m4f in Britain and it remains a very long time since his French win; has failed to back up his June classified effort; new trip needs to have major effect.

14/1

8

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Mond

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Far from consistent in Britain and it remains a very long time since his French success; has failed to back up his June classified effort.

33/1

2

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mond

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

AW winner in France as a 2yo; easily best run this year when second of seven in a 1m2f classified here (good to firm) in June; needs to prove he stays this far.

14/1

Form: 480-32 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who was placed twice over C&D last month; seems to like this track and no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the shake-up.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

Form: 827-44 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
His three wins have all come at Wolverhampton but he ran well for second over C&D in December; three lesser efforts have followed but he's feasibly weighted if bouncing back.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

Form: 7463-7 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two course wins in November 2023; ran well for third at Salisbury last summer and he should be sharper with last week's reappearance under his belt; not discounted.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: 79-346 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.
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8

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

6/1

7

(6)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jessica Macey

Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.

4/1

Form: 6293-8

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed at big odds over C&D and at Lingfield in the autumn; dropped away here five weeks ago (after 105 days off) but she's capable of a good run at this level.
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Form: 430-74 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
She didn't run badly in a 7f 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last week and the return to 6f shouldn't inconvenience her; rider good value for his 7lb claim; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this afternoon.
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11th

11

(9)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary Brown

in touch with leaders but raced wide early

16/1

9

(5)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary Brown

She didn't run badly in a 7f 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last week and the return to 6f shouldn't inconvenience her; rider good value for his 7lb claim; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this afternoon.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary Brown

took keen hold, disputed lead early, soon headed but prominent

16/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

El Hibri

NEWMARKET:

Roman Emperor

POSTDATA:

Lupset Flossy Pop

RP RATINGS:

Smasher

Telegraph:

Roman Emperor

Daily Mirror:

Lupset Flossy Pop

The Times:

El Hibri

The Guardian:

El Hibri

Daily Mail:

El Hibri

D Express:

El Hibri

The Sun:

El Hibri

The Star:

El Hibri

Daily Record:

El Hibri