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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8th

7

(11)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Macedonian

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Sole success came on AW in March 2025 for the Crisford yard; best run this year when runner-up at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month in first-time visor (retained since); didn't back that up when eighth of 16 at Redcar (6f, good) 12 days later but holds claims if he puts his best foot forward.

4/1

8th

1

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Macedonian

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Off a much reduced mark and with a new visor fitted he ran his best race for a while to be second of 13 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) recently; clear claims if he can back that up.

8/1

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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8th

4

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:51 Wolverhampton (AW)

Early Release

9st 11lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Triple AW winner who made all on turf at Bath (5.6f, firm) in May but his form has nosedived in two subsequent runs; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he's hard to predict and there are other front-runners in this line-up; down the list.

20/1

6th

5

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Early Release

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Prominent racer with two C&D wins on his record; not at his best at Bath in July but this track should see him in a better light; needs taking seriously.

9/1

5th

1

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Early Release

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

His form has been up and down this year but he won at Kempton (6f, AW) in March and was back to his best when making all over this C&D (firm) in May; key player if at the top of his game after a 50-day break.

4/1

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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3rd

4

(10)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Handle With Care

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

All three wins have been on AW at Lingfield, the most recent when making all over 7f in May; off since that outing 133 days ago but can't be dismissed off this 4lb higher mark.

8/1

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

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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10th

6

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Kodi Fire

10st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Seemingly perked up by first-time cheekpieces when making all at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in July but was below form at Sandown last month and needs to bounce back again.

20/1

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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2nd

6

(13)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Anthem

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Decent AW record in Britain; struggled here and on turf for Ger O'Leary; back on a good mark nowadays and was claimed after Laytown second over 6f.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Blue Anthem

10st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive in the first half of last year for George Boughey before being sold for 21,000gns in the autumn; has struggled in Ireland this year; sent off odds-on when third of five at Brighton on latest in first-time visor; needs to pull out more but respected in this company.

13/2

3rd

5

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Blue Anthem

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive in the first half of last year for George Boughey before being sold for 21,000gns in the autumn; has struggled in Ireland this year but was well backed last time and the booking of Billy Loughnane draws the eye with first-time visor added.

7/2

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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7th

8

(3)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Feminine Urge

9st 4lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Grace Harris

Has had some close calls this season, including at Bath (5.6f, good) on her penultimate run, but she was well held over that C&D (good to soft) last time; needs to bounce back on her return to AW and her last win was 16 months ago.

16/1

15th

8

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

The Feminine Urge

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Bang there in a tight finish here 11 days ago, beaten a neck by Rinky Tinky Tinky; same mark with Ashley Lewis again claiming his 3lb.

12/1

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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4th

10

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Attwater

Nursery winner in 2024; 0-24 otherwise and was well held in a C&D handicap last week.

25/1

6th

8

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

1-24, the win coming in a Lingfield nursery (6f) at the end of 2024; will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to double his tally; visor replaces cheekpieces.

33/1

3

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

1-23, the win coming in a nursery here (6f) at the end of 2024; will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to double his tally.

25/1

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