April 09 / 18.40 Kempton (AW)

18.40

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap

  • Prize money: £8246.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Clear

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 0211-5 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Began and ended 2024 in winning form; finished a length and a neck behind Blue Prince when only fifth at Southwell last time, not helping himself by racing keenly; could resume progress if taking to Polytrack.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5-7373 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Beat 17 rivals off this mark at Goodwood last summer and went down by a short head and a head off it at Southwell last time; Oisin Murphy, who finished third and second on him early last year, returns to the saddle; player; course debut but handles Polytrack.
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7th

12

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Blue Prince

8st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Normally ridden to be produced late, as when successful at Salisbury (7f, good) in June, but was given a straightforward ride to land a claimer over C&D (good) 20 days ago; this looks tougher however and more is required.

14/1

1st

4

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Blue Prince

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

The last run wasn't his best (four ran) but he was bang there in his four previous races, all handicaps at 7f/1m; drops into a claimer on favourable terms and must have every chance; has run well here before.

5/4

3rd

2

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Justified favouritism at Salisbury (7f, good) on penultimate start and consistent otherwise this season; creditable third at Kempton (1m, AW) last time; still well treated on peak form, which includes a win off 4lb higher at Glorious Goodwood two years ago; solid.

15/8

Form: 42205-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
This lightly-raced 5yo looked a nice prospect to begin with; he's hard to fancy on what we saw last back end, though; betting might provide clues as to what's expected on his return.
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8th

7

(7)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

United Approach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away.

10/1

8th

7

(7)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

United Approach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away.

10/1

3rd

5

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

United Approach

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Tate

This lightly-raced 5yo looked a nice prospect to begin with; he's hard to fancy on what we saw last back end, though; betting might provide clues as to what's expected on his return.

15/2

Form: 88131- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Readily won two of his three starts at Southwell last year following a gelding operation; new mark demands more but he appeals as the type to find extra at four; yard had a winner who was returning from a break at Southwell on Sunday.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Dual Tapeta winner last year who's looked to find this mark just beyond him in three runs back; pulled hard and didn't see it out last time (7f) but this will be more about speed on his first ever crack at sprinting.

8/1

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Has won two of his five races since gelded, both over 7f on the Southwell Tapeta; latest fourth at Newcastle (7f) was a fine run as well, with the first three ridden handier and he found some trouble in running; should get involved if as effective back on turf.

10/1

Form: 2715-6 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won on debut this time last year and beat a good yardstick at Southwell in November; caught wide when three places behind Blue Prince there 19 days ago and she can be given another chance, particularly as that was her first start in 93 days; hood returns.
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5th

4

(5)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Aquacell

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won on debut this time last year and beat a good yardstick at Southwell in November; caught wide when three places behind Blue Prince there 19 days ago and she can be given another chance, particularly as that was her first start in 93 days; hood returns.

8/1

5th

4

(5)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Aquacell

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won on debut this time last year and beat a good yardstick at Southwell in November; caught wide when three places behind Blue Prince there 19 days ago and she can be given another chance, particularly as that was her first start in 93 days; hood returns.

8/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Aquacell

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Well backed when landing a C&D fillies' handicap in November off a 4lb lower mark; respectable effort in a Deauville Listed event in December and she is clearly well suited by synthetics; still low mileage but another personal best is required back against male opposition.

6/1

Form: 3271-6 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won three of his nine starts last year; sent off favourite when back from 168 days off at Wolverhampton last month but things didn't go his way (left poorly placed and hung off the home turn); better expected here; yard won this in 2024.
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7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

Form: 41978- CD BF

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden win came over C&D but Ascot handicap success doesn't read well; down the field when sent off favourite the last twice and he has a bit to prove starting out for a new yard (left Andrew Balding; changed hands for 50,000gns) having been gelded; first run since August.
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1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Arctic Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Failed to make the frame on first four starts this season but revived with a 7l win in four-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); what that form is worth is open to question and he's back up 7lb, but at least the third has won since.

15/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Arctic Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Usually held up in rear; hasn't won since his 2yo days but has slipped to an attractive mark and could pop up when the cards drop right, which admittedly isn't guaranteed in this small-field scenario; less exposed at 1m than over shorter.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £27.10
Straight Forecast £28.91
Tricast £56.87
Trifecta £88.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Blue Prince

The Guardian:

Arctic Thunder

SPOTLIGHT:

Grand Karat

NEWMARKET:

United Approach

The Times:

Brunel Nation

Daily Mail:

Arctic Thunder

D Express:

Arctic Thunder

TOPSPEED:

Grand Karat

Telegraph:

Grand Karat

POSTDATA:

Blue Prince

Daily Mirror:

Blue Prince

The Sun:

Blue Prince

Daily Record:

Blue Prince

The Star:

United Approach