March 05 / 16.55 Kempton (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 24-56

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Son of Kodiac who has shown some promise in his four runs to date, not enjoying a clear run when sixth of nine in C&D novice in January; he remains with potential on his first go in handicaps.
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No / Draw
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8th

6

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Macedonian

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Just one win from his 15 starts and he's inconsistent; however, he could improve for last month's reappearance run at Thirsk and he's on a handy mark on last season's best 6f form; has hinted a few times that this step back up to 7f will be worth exploring and he's not discounted.

12/1

10th

13

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Macedonian

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Michael Dods

1-14, the win coming on handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW) for the Crisfords in March last year; has proved inconsistent for this yard and may need the run; unraced on ground faster than good.

14/1

7th

2

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Macedonian

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Inconsistent for Michael Dods and no guarantee he will back up last month's close fourth over C&D; won't be far away if he is on another good day though.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 87-024

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A fair maiden who shaped as though a return to this trip would suit when a staying-on fourth of nine in 5f Southwell maiden 34 days ago; one to consider.
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2nd

3

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Foro Romano

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Still a maiden but has twice gone close over 6f on AW this year and shapes as if this return to 5f won't be an issue; holds a fighting chance back on turf.

5/1

1

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Foro Romano

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Nine-race maiden but he's gone close on a couple of occasions since joining Marco Botti, notably a short-head defeat at Kempton in March; not so good last time, however, and the stable also runs Blewburton.

8/1

1

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Foro Romano

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Nine-race maiden but he's gone close on a couple of occasions since joining Marco Botti, notably a short-head defeat at Kempton in March; not so good last time, however, and the stable also runs Blewburton.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8971-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on his yard debut at Southwell (6f) in December and backed it up with a very good third of nine in 5f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago, finishing strongly after a slow start; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.
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1st

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Early Release

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

His last two wins have come when making all in Class 6 handicaps at Kempton over 6f; yet to win on turf but he has gone well on fast ground in the past; Rossa Ryan booked and he should give it a good go from the front.

7/1

7th

4

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Early Release

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Made all when winning at Kempton early last month (said to have appreciated being able to dominate); unable to get to the front down to 5f here next time and is another 3lb higher tonight; a lot will hinge on how things play out early.

12/1

6th

3

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Early Release

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Made all at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) last September and back to form when doing likewise there (6f) 11 days ago; has also won here; did it decisively last time and a 5lb penalty may not stop him if he can back that up.

5/2

Form: 442-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressive daughter of Advertise who came in a very good second of 11 in 6f Wolverhampton maiden in September; off since but she still warrants respect on her handicap debut.
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1st

5

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Handle With Care

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Seemed to have no excuses here last time, but is back off the same mark as when making all over C&D in December; respected if allowed her own way again.

7/1

7th

5

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Handle With Care

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Has done most of her racing over shorter, but she made all over C&D in December and was beaten just a head by Lady Manzor in this race last year when, like the winner, she was drawn wide; 2lb lower this time around and high on the list.

9/1

4th

4

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Handle With Care

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Made all to win a 7f handicap at Lingfield in December; unable to build on it when third of five at Kempton 19 days ago (cheekpieces first time) and she will need a personal best to come out on top in this field.

5/1

12/1

Form: 94535-

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Posted a very good fourth in 6f Newbury maiden in September but failed to kick on after, fifth on his handicap debut at Newcastle (6f) in November; since gelded and he needs to take a step forward.
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8th

12

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Kodi Fire

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Landed a three-timer last summer, including one over C&D; should strip fitter following his recent fifth of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) but may need to come down the weights.

8/1

5th

3

(5)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Kodi Fire

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Charles Hills

Completed a hat-trick over C&D in August but he ended the season with a couple of below-par efforts at Wolverhampton and Newbury; needs to hit the ground running on his seasonal return.

11/2

14th

13

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Kodi Fire

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charles Hills

Rattled off a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good to firm ground in the summer, but looked to fail through lack of stamina when fifth of eight at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 18 days ago; return to this trip should suit, but is unproven on ground softer than good.

12/1

3/1

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Mehmas filly who still looked green but built on a promising debut fourth when taking 6f Southwell novice in January; that form has been franked so she holds excellent claims stepping into handicaps.
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8

(4)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield

Toughly

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Won Tapeta maiden in January and was second on Polytrack here (also 6f) on handicap debut in March; may still have potential but this turf debut comes after a four-month break.

10/1

2nd

5

(2)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:47 Lingfield (AW)

Toughly

8st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Southwell win in January has been well advertised since and she made a pleasing handicap/Polytrack debut behind Handle With Care last time; yard has been going well of late and she's open to improvement.

4/1

6th

4

(7)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Toughly

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Mehmas filly who still looked green but built on a promising debut fourth when taking 6f Southwell novice in January; that form has been franked so she holds excellent claims stepping into handicaps.

3/1

Form: 647-1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Land Force filly who took a big step forward on her handicap debut when scoring at Lingfield (6f) last month; up 4lb but she can do better still; a likely player.
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5

(6)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Thames Lady

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Dow

Won off 2lb higher over C&D for Richard Hannon in February but she's struggled since including two tailed-off efforts for new yard this summer; still has low mileage but she needs a major revival back on AW.

25/1

10

(2)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield

The Thames Lady

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made winning handicap debut for Richard Hughes here (6f, AW) in February but three disappointing efforts have followed, the latest on stable debut 19 days ago; needs to turn a corner on this turf debut.

40/1

9

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Kempton (AW)

The Thames Lady

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made a successful handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) in February; less good twice since and now starts out for a new stable with a point to prove.

20/1

Form: 005-15 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in February but he failed to match that form when a fading fifth over 1m at Southwell 18 days ago; possibilities now dropping back in trip though.
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8th

9

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Blue Anthem

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three wins for George Boughey (two on AW); signed off with a 6f AW second at Wolverhampton and bought for 21,000gns last October; unplaced in two Dundalk outings and no better than mid-division in two Curragh runs; tongue-toe added now.

20/1

13th

8

(14)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Blue Anthem

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three wins for George Boughey (two on AW); signed off with a 6f AW second at Wolverhampton and bought for 21,000gns last October; unplaced in two Dundalk outings and well held by Reposado on running here last time.

16/1

13th

5

(13)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Blue Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three wins for George Boughey (two on AW), signing off with a 6f AW second at Wolverhampton; bought for 21,000gns in October and too keen on yard debut at Dundalk in March (7f); never dangerous back there later that month; improvement needed.

33/1

Form: 61897- D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scored at Catterick (6f) in August but well below that form in three subsequent outings, only seventh in 7f Wolverhampton nursery in November; she needs to bounce back with cheekpieces added.
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6th

5

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

The Feminine Urge

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Ran well for third on her stable debut at Bath in April (5f, good); fair effort three weeks later but she took a backwards step 20 days ago; edging down the weights but others look safer.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

The Feminine Urge

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Three-time winner for previous stable; not far away in two runs over C&D for this one and should be on the premises once more, for all that cheekpieces haven't done much for her when tried twice before.

7/2

5th

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

The Feminine Urge

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Successful three times for previous yard, most recently last June; creditable third over C&D (good) on stable/seasonal debut; may build on that effort; respected off the same mark.

3/1

10th
2 (12)
Horus

8/1

Form: 81-247 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with 6f Lingfield nursery success and he has continued in decent nick, seventh in 6f Southwell handicap four days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Faded out of contention on last month's stable debut at Kempton (6f; first-time visor) but is well handicapped on his winter form for Mike Murphy and this C&D suits; sports refitted cheekpieces; not ruled out.

9/1

9th

10

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win was in December 2024 but he finished close fourth over C&D in January, on his final run for Mike Murphy; been gelded since and he needs a close look on his return for new yard; visor goes on and tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed.

15/2

4th

4

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mike Murphy

Not disgraced when fourth of 12 in this headgear combination at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month, but not so good at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and just 1-18; others preferred.

9/1

20/1

Form: 17-629 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
A three-time 6f juvenile scorer but she beat only one in 6f Southwell handicap 18 days ago; she has a bit to prove now.
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2

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piranha Rama

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

7lb lower than when winning a Chelmsford nursery (6f, Polytrack) last November and 5lb lower than when second of 11 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in May, but she has disappointed since; others preferred.

9/1

8th

6

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:35 Windsor

Piranha Rama

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David Evans

Three 6f wins as a 2yo but she's blown hot and cold this year and has finished down the field in last three starts; on dangerous mark but losing run is now up to ten and others are more convincing; new headgear.

12/1

Form: 49329-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In good form without winning until coming in ninth of 12 in nursery over C&D in October; she needs to hit the ground running after a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Things

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Regressive maiden who's finished well held in two runs back in 0-50 classified company; would be a surprise winner switching from cheekpieces to a first-time visor.

20/1

6th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Things

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

18-race maiden; fair fifth after a break over this trip at Chelmsford last time on return to AW; more needed, but could get a place.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £74.90
Straight Forecast £66.77
Tricast £223.70
Trifecta £335.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Toughly

Telegraph:

Early Release

POSTDATA:

Foro Romano

NEWMARKET:

The Feminine Urge

D Express:

Handle With Care

Daily Record:

The Thames Lady

RP RATINGS:

Toughly

The Guardian:

Toughly

Daily Mail:

Toughly

Daily Mirror:

Toughly

The Sun:

Toughly

The Star:

Early Release

The Times:

Foro Romano