April 09 / 19.40 Kempton (AW)

19.40

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Clear

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-8114 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins here in February (1m/7f) and competitive off this mark at Wolverhampton in March (9.4f); claims if holding her position early from rail draw.
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3rd

8

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:05 Newton Abbot

Take The Boat

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Georgina Nicholls

Fair Flat racer at up to 1m6f with 4-22 strike-rate; close second on hurdle debut at Stratford (good to firm) before finishing a well-held third behind a classy sort back there a month ago; can go well.

4/1

3rd

10

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:05 Stratford

Take The Boat

10st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Georgina Nicholls

Fair Flat racer at up to 1m6f with 4-22 strike-rate; took pretty well to hurdling and belied 20-1 odds when second (just ahead of Maskarvel) over C&D (good to firm) last month and has each-way claims at least.

11/2

2nd

7

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:50 Stratford

Take The Boat

10st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Georgina Nicholls

Four wins on AW Flat over 7f-1m4f at a modest level; interesting how she takes to this new discipline; may be one to fight out minor honours.

10/1

2nd
12 (5)
Adversary

14/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 0-230

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Positives to take from runs two and three but never looked happy (including hanging right) when sent off 15-2 for handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month; cheekpieces replace tongue-tie.
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3rd

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:25 Nottingham

Adversary

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when very close second at Kempton (7f, AW) in April, his second handicap; not quite in same form at Southwell later that month but looks worth a crack at 1m and has possibilities if he responds well to blinkers on this turf debut.

13/2

3rd

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:25 Nottingham

Adversary

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when very close second at Kempton (7f, AW) in April, his second handicap; not quite in same form at Southwell later that month but looks worth a crack at 1m and has possibilities if he responds well to blinkers on this turf debut.

13/2

5th

2

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Adversary

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

Five-race maiden; went very close in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (7f) most recently; possibilities in the retained headgear.

9/4

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 98843- BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in a couple of nurseries but didn't look a winner in waiting; still, he's in good hands and a subsequent gelding operation could help; drawn wider than ideal.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

12/1

Form: 860-

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Fair run at Bath in September is flanked by poor ones at Deauville and Newmarket; market can guide on AW (her half-brother Above has won five times on artificial surfaces) and handicap debut.
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4th

6

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Vizzavona Lady

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Returned from a break to win a Wolverhampton handicap (7f) in October and she added a second win to her tally when readily seeing off five rivals over C&D last month; only a fair fourth at Lingfield (1m) one week later but she is 2lb lower today and should make another bold bid.

6/1

4th

1

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Vizzavona Lady

11st 6lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jack Jones

Settled better than usual under today's rider when resuming winning ways in 7f Kempton handicap a week ago; she's a player under a 5lb penalty.

3/1

1st

2

(5)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Vizzavona Lady

11st 1lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jack Jones

It's possible she's gone off the boil but her last two outings have been over 8.6f/1m and her good form in the autumn came at 7f (on Tapeta; has shown promise on Polytrack); could have a part to play back down in trip.

5/1

Form: 2470-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Juvenile campaign ended with a couple of poor efforts; low-key return over C&D a fortnight ago, having been gelded, and can only watch here; cheekpieces return.
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1st

1

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Jack Andrea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Won at Southwell in March and April (1m3f/1m4f) before another solid effort when third there 46 days ago; still seeking his first win on turf but has each-way claims in the returning cheekpieces.

4/1

3rd

6

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Jack Andrea

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

In fine form in recent months and bids for a course hat-trick; had half a length to spare over Arth's Gold over this trip last time and is now 3lb worse off, but something appears to have clicked; major player.

11/4

1st

6

(5)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Jack Andrea

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

Took him 19 attempts to break his duck but his last three efforts read 121, the latest win coming by a head over 1m3f here eight days ago; 3lb rise fair enough and should stay the extra furlong; shortlisted.

3/1

Form: 614-28 D BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made winning nursery debut, having been gelded, at Wolverhampton in November and bounced back from a lesser effort to be runner-up over C&D; latest effort not worth dwelling on as he was hampered more than once; player with Oisin Murphy booked; hood removed.
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7th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Usher

Course regular who's proved very consistent since the hood went back on; usually held up and wants a good test over this trip but he is more likely than most at this level to give his running, dropping back down from 0-60 company; each-way claims.

8/1

7th

10

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Usher

Record here this year reads 34513323 including a short-head defeat by Roman Secret over this trip in April; likely to go well and there shouldn't be much between them again.

5/1

3rd

10

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

Running consistently round here all year at the bottom level; no obvious reason he won't get involved again but this is a touch stronger having been nudged up another 2lb.

6/1

14/1

Form: 3-76

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Fair third of nine on New Year's Eve debut at Lingfield and C&D run two weeks ago wasn't devoid of hope either; could step forward in this modest handicap with Jack Dace taking off 7lb.
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6th

8

(11)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Lunanova

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m here last summer and 5lb lower than for the most recent; hasn't threatened in her last five starts, though, and another furlong would be preferable.

20/1

6th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Lunanova

8st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Luke Dace

Won three times for two different stables at Brighton last year (1m, good to firm-good) but was soundly beaten on first three starts for current stable this spring (all 7f); considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

7th

6

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Lunanova

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m at Brighton last summer but has lost her way; finished last on her two starts this term, for new yard.

33/1

Form: 98-6

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
First run of note when back from 178 days off at Wolverhampton in February (beaten over 4l into sixth) and looked to be crying out for at least a seventh furlong; this half-sister to four winners is a handicap debutante to note; trainer operating at around a 35% strike-rate this year.
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12th

13

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Yesterdays Gone

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

0-6; posted her best effort when third of 11 at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May but she failed to beat a rival home at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) 23 days ago; drops back to 7f in the first-time visor on the return to turf, which could be a positive.

12/1

5

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yesterdays Gone

9st 5lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Well held in first four starts over 6f/7f (three on the AW), but much better when third of 11 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) last month; races off the same mark and each-way claims if as effective back on Tapeta.

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:30 Carlisle

Yesterdays Gone

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Bell

Back on turf having shown promise in novice company over 6f; 5l eighth of 13 when stepped up to 7f on handicap debut at Kempton last time and needs to improve for this further step up in trip; stable in form.

8/1

13/2

Form: 4859-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Pleasing start for second new yard off 185-day break at Chelmsford last month (well backed) and the good late work he did over 6f there bodes well for this return to 7f; chance.
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8th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Off The Bench

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Dodgy form when third of five in a maiden before finishing well back in a handicap, albeit on heavy ground; now 0-18.

25/1

7th

5

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Off The Bench

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

17-race maiden; not beaten far when third of five at Chepstow (5f, good) last month but that form is very tricky to evaluate (36-rated winner beat 1-12 favourite), and he's untested on ground slower than good to soft.

12/1

3rd

1

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:38 Chepstow

Off The Bench

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Longstanding, regressive maiden (5f-7f) for three yards; more on his plate coming back out of handicap company but has place claims in such a weak affair.

20/1

Form: 068-60

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Standout effort for Muir-Grassick partnership came here in December (sixth in 1m novice); 80-1 and failed to beat a rival on debut for this yard last month (7f); can only watch; hood removed.
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10th

8

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Fortunas Dream

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Standout effort for Muir-Grassick partnership came here in December (sixth in 1m novice); 80-1 and failed to beat a rival on debut for this yard last month (7f); can only watch; hood removed.

25/1

10th

8

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Fortunas Dream

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Standout effort for Muir-Grassick partnership came here in December (sixth in 1m novice); 80-1 and failed to beat a rival on debut for this yard last month (7f); can only watch; hood removed.

25/1

10th

11

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fortunas Dream

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Modest form at best in four runs for the William Muir and Chris Grassick stable, including sixth of eight on C&D handicap debut 47 days ago; new yard removes the tongue-tie she's worn the last twice and replaces it with a hood; could only consider if backed.

33/1

Form: 088

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Improver from low base in novice company this year; up a furlong; this 0-60 looks a good spot for her first handicap and market can guide.
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12th

4

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

California Fling

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Little show in 2025 until coming in sixth of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to build on it on her turf debut with cheekpieces also sported for the first time.

20/1

12th

4

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

California Fling

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Little show in 2025 until coming in sixth of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to build on it on her turf debut with cheekpieces also sported for the first time.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

California Fling

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

led, headed and prominent after 1f

25/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 3280-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lost her way for Michael Wigham and didn't do enough when starting out for Denis Quinn off a break at Lingfield 12 days ago to warrant backing here; hood removed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(5)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Summer Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Denis Quinn

Disappointing in two starts since joining this yard but blinkers now go on, she's well handicapped on some of her form and rain would be welcomed.

33/1

12th

1

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Summer Of Light

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Denis Quinn

Lost her way for Michael Wigham and didn't do enough when starting out for Denis Quinn off a break at Lingfield 12 days ago to warrant backing here; hood removed.

25/1

14/1

Form: 87316-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Left it very late to make a winning nursery debut; not in the same form next time (also on fast ground at Brighton); trainer has made a great start to the year but this one might be best watched back from 220 days off; drawn wide for AW debut.
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10th

7

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Broadhaven Bay

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Won a 5.3f nursery at Brighton last August; not beaten far at Bath (1m, good to soft) last month but that effort a standout in 2025 and he's been well beaten twice since; hard to recommend.

16/1

9

(14)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Broadhaven Bay

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Won a nursery at Brighton (5f, good to firm) last August, but he's generally struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton (1m4f, good to soft) on Tuesday; now takes a big drop back in trip but he needs to bounce back near best.

25/1

8th

9

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Broadhaven Bay

8st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: George Baker

Won a nursery here (5f, good to firm) in August last year, but out of the frame in six outings since; following wind surgery he wasn't beaten far into seventh of 11 at Bath (1m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month, but nothing in his pedigree suggests he wants this sort of trip.

12/1

Non-runners

Rumba Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £63.10
Straight Forecast £44.09
Tricast £221.83
Trifecta £322.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Rumba Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Yesterday's Gone

RP RATINGS:

Arlecchino's Rex

The Times:

Take The Boat

NEWMARKET:

Me Tarzan

Telegraph:

Rumba Bay

Daily Mirror:

Rumba Bay

Daily Record:

Rumba Bay

The Guardian:

Arlecchino's Rex

The Sun:

Arlecchino's Rex

Daily Mail:

Yesterday's Gone

D Express:

Yesterday's Gone

The Star:

Yesterday's Gone