February 26 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2-1411 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Record over 2m+ reads 72113221 and he comes here in fine form; 2lb higher than for a snug Southwell win four weeks ago and he's high on the list in his hat-trick bid.
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4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Further Measure

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mike Murphy

Held on to win at Kempton (2m, AW) in February and posted a solid effort when fourth at Southwell (2m, AW) 84 days ago; off since and this drop back in trip probably isn't ideal on his first outing on turf since September 2023.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

2lb higher than when narrowly returning to winning form at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; that was in a steadily run race, but he has a good record here (4711134) including two wins over this trip; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Further Measure

9st 13lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Shaped quite nicely from off the pace in a Southwell handicap three weeks ago (1m6f); dangerous if he can build on it and he is a C&D winner on a dangerous mark.

100/30

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 214-31 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Stepped up in distance by new trainer and it's borne fruit, getting off the mark in a 1m6f handicap at Southwell in December (well backed) and winning a 2m handicap at Chelmsford two weeks ago; may have further improvement in him at this trip.
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12th

13

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Currumbin

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Two staying wins on AW last winter and has since won over hurdles but he was tailed off in the latter discipline when last seen in October and, reappearing over 1m2f, others are higher up the list.

25/1

5th

2

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Currumbin

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Michael Keady

2l and a place behind Squeezebox at Warwick latest, though that sixth still represented stronger form than that of June's Worcester hurdling debut win (2m, good); liable to remain vulnerable under his penalty on that evidence, but this doesn't look as deep a contest as last time.

15/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 93-441 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won twice since joining Tony Carroll, the latest an easy win over C&D four weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out this time.
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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

7/2

Form: 34/7-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner in November; returned to the Flat over C&D five weeks ago and went down by just a nose in a tongue-tie for the first time; he's had a wind operation since and looks a leading contender up just 1lb.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring.

8/1

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

33/1

Form: 3476-4

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well held in two Class 6 handicaps for her new yard this winter, finishing 16l behind Further Measure at Southwell last time; the visor needs to have a dramatic effect.
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3rd

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Edna E Mode

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Has placed form but she's now 0-17 after finishing well behind Son Of Tyran at Ludlow.

16/1

7th

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:52 Ludlow

Edna E Mode

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Runner-up over 2m5f here last April and returned to that sort of form when third over that trip at Exeter (good); she was beaten nearly 7l and is off the same mark here, but perhaps this longer trip is what she needs.

10/1

3rd

5

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Edna E Mode

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Interesting on some of last year's form on good ground but nothing in two handicaps (on soft and good) since returning from a long break.

20/1

25/1

Form: 666-68

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f this month; dropped 8lb and now upped further in distance and tried in a change of headgear; others look much safer.
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10

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Toby Tops

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

All three wins at 2m, the latest coming here last month on good to firm (Class 4); this is a different ball game altogether and he'd be receiving lumps of weight off most of these in a handicap.

100/1

Form: 466-32

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
1m4f win at Lingfield last September; narrowly failed over 1m4f here four weeks ago (visored) and he looks worth a crack at this longer trip; cheekpieces are the headgear of choice this time.
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2nd

6

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Colorist

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Karen Jewell

C&D winner in September 2024; the odd good run in early 2025 but this habitual slow-starter always comes with risks attached.

16/1

9th

3

(9)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

The Colorist

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

1-17, with that win coming off 1lb lower at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in September when sporting first-time cheekpieces; respectable effort there over 2m in April but he virtually refused to race on turf two weeks ago and was soon pulled up; best watched.

9/1

2

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield

The Colorist

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Karen Jewell

Has been in competitive form on the AW but that's more his scene and he was only eighth of 11 on his previous turf start, albeit at a top track; could be given another chance on this surface.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: /5343- CD

Last run: 239 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Running creditably on turf/AW last summer; well beaten in two hurdle runs when last seen; opposable in a competitive race after a break.
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2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Vin Rouge

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

towards rear on outer, mistake 7th, awkward jump and dropped to last 9th

20/1

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Vin Rouge

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Not seen over fences since pulled up on chasing debut in 2023; out of form over hurdles last summer and was pulled up when reappearing on the Flat in February (bled from the nose); comes with far too much risk.

20/1

2

(4)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vin Rouge

9st 11lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Running creditably on turf/AW last summer; well beaten in two hurdle runs when last seen; opposable in a competitive race after a break.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £17.27
Tricast £71.65
Trifecta £73.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Currumbin

POSTDATA:

Alex The Great

Telegraph:

Further Measure

SPOTLIGHT:

Orchestra

Daily Mail:

Vin Rouge

NEWMARKET:

Currumbin

The Times:

Currumbin

The Star:

Currumbin

Daily Record:

Currumbin

D Express:

Alex The Great

Daily Mirror:

Alex The Great

The Sun:

Alex The Great

The Guardian:

Further Measure