February 19 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Sprint Series Qual’) (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Sprint Series Qual’) (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 332-01 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when the dominant winner of a 6f handicap at Newcastle last month (blinkered for the first time); good Topseed figure on that occasion and the form has a solid look to it; big player despite his 6lb rise.
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13th

16

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Mesaafi

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ross Burdon

Well drawn when third in this race 12 months ago and he is 5lb lower this time around; arrives on the back of some good runs and another big run is expected.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Has done a lot of his racing over 6f and found his stamina coming into play late when winning a handicap run to suit over C&D three weeks ago; no complaints about a 2lb rise for that but this looks a bit stronger.

7/2

1st

3

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

On a losing run but he got right back on track with fourth of 17 in handicap at Ascot (5f) last month; can go well off an unchanged mark.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1156-1 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who has won three of her six starts, the latest when making all in a small-field fillies' handicap over C&D last month; 2lb higher against male opposition this time and she'll need another clear personal best if she is to follow up.
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2nd

7

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Shallow

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Beat five others to win this race off 3lb higher last year and she chased home Powdering over C&D three weeks ago; bombed out in a better race over 7f here on Saturday but that might be best ignored; visor enlisted.

13/2

9th

7

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Shallow

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; all wins at 6f and although Havana Pusey wore her down only late on at Yarmouth in April, on her most recent 7f run, all the signs are that she will give best to stronger stayers, as in this race last year.

7/1

2nd

2

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket (July)

Shallow

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; C&D winner last July; two narrow defeats from three starts since cheekpieces have been fitted, over 7f at Yarmouth and 6f at York (both on good); a very likely contender back over this C&D.

4/1

Form: 6714-6 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in the weights when running away with a 6f handicap at Lingfield in December; not quite so good in two subsequent runs but he's capable if things pan out favourably.
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2nd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took advantage of a lowly mark at Southwell in December and he has flourished since, adding two more AW wins over the winter and going in again at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month; second in two fast-ground handicaps since; should remain competitive but this test will be sharp enough.

5/1

2nd

6

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Supreme King

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Gained his third success of the season when winning at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month and he was a good second of ten at Windsor (6f, good to firm) six days ago; steps back up to 7f with solid claims.

11/8

2nd

8

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Gained a third win of the season in 6f Salisbury handicap 18 days ago, just holding on; this reliable sort can make his presence felt again nudged up 2lb.

8/1

Form: 2178-7 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice on Tapeta for James Tate but also fully effective on Polytrack; absent three months and gelded prior to a low-key stable debut at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; something to prove after that.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Speed

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Invincible Speed

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

Form: 651-31 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

Form: 17-253 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
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.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

Form: 794-65

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Rated considerably higher this time 12 months ago but he's down in the weights as a result of some modest runs since March; returning to 6f not enough to tempt this time.
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9th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Early promise for this yard but he's been struggling for form this winter; tackles 7f for the first time; stable may have stronger claims with Straight A.

20/1

8th

7

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

7

(7)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Rated considerably higher this time 12 months ago but he's down in the weights as a result of some modest runs since March; returning to 6f not enough to tempt this time.

14/1

16/1

Form: 585-86

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than for his turf success at Lingfield last August (7f; wore new headgear combination); finished behind a couple of these rivals here two weeks ago and the headgear remains absent.
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5th

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Joseph Parr

His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer.

15/2

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Joseph Parr

On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break.

10/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Grenham Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Mesaafi

RP RATINGS:

Hiatus

NEWMARKET:

Shallow

The Times:

Mesaafi

The Guardian:

Mesaafi

LAMBOURN:

Grenham Bay

Telegraph:

Grenham Bay

Daily Mail:

Grenham Bay

D Express:

Grenham Bay

Daily Mirror:

Grenham Bay

The Sun:

Grenham Bay

The Star:

Grenham Bay

Daily Record:

Grenham Bay

TOPSPEED:

Hiatus