April 15 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

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9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0-364

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Belated debut in December before a promising Wolverhampton AW run (about 1m) in January; was not disgraced despite the 7l defeat on recent handicap debut at Leicester (1m) behind a Varian improver and the door is still open for improvement; down 3lb and now tongue tied.
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8th

3

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Norflondonforever

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Faye Bramley

Lightly raced 5yo who took a big step forward in first-time tongue-tie when landing a 1m handicap on Kempton AW last April by a head; that win was gained with a late challenge (sole attempt at 1m2f was debut) but he's been absent since, which probably poses the biggest question.

11/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 544235 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Often leads; winless since successful handicap debut on Lingfield AW (1m) in September but he's run several good races in defeat over the winter and did so again back on turf at Doncaster recently; solid contender.
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7

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Calanthe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Generally consistent 4yo, who made all at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and things didn't go his way back on turf there last time; has claims if he can bounce back but stall 14 could make things tough and there are some other pacesetters in the line-up.

12/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9543-9 BF

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden who proved suited by this C&D when coming from well back to take a late fourth of 12 in November (Calanthe just ahead and slightly better off at the weights); not seen since disappointing as favourite here in January but he retains potential.
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1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Drumstick

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Kempton (1m, AW) last July but he's been well held in last two Flat runs and was tailed off on his hurdling/stable debut in September; overall record is now 0-15 and has something to prove on his return.

16/1

10

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Drumstick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-14 on the Flat but placed a few times, most recently when close second at Kempton (1m, AW; RPR 72) for John Gallagher in July; stamina might be an issue over hurdles but he joined a good stable for jumping career.

16/1

3

(12)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Drumstick

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

4yo maiden whose 2025 form suggests he'll be suited by the return to Kempton; however, has a question to answer upped further in trip; remains unproven beyond 1m.

7/1

Form: 13-236 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Perhaps ready for a break and drawn wide in late February when last seen but he had a good winter on the AW, winning twice on this course (7f and 1m); regular rider Luke Morris returns to Calanthe but Saffie Osborne is a good replacement; has more going for him than many.
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3rd

7

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

The Spotlight Kid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better.

13/2

5th

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dean Ivory

Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled.

3/1

7/1

Form: -01265 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins at 1m on Polytrack elsewhere, most recently at classified level in February; vulnerable in handicaps since, though, and the refitting of a hood needs to make a difference.
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9th

11

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Taskheer

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Daniel Steele

Three-time Polytrack winner, twice in a hood, who goes in first-time cheekpieces; has been enjoying a consistent spell, albeit at the bottom level.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Taskheer

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel Steele

Dual course winner who has finished placed in his last four runs including when third in a classified event at Southwell (1m) in January; should be fine on this drop back in trip and he's respected back from a short break.

7/2

3rd

8

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Daniel Steele

Five-time winner who has finished placed in his last three runs including a close call in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Monday; should give it another good shot back on Tapeta and he's respected.

3/1

Form: 31137-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had a good spell in amateur jockeys' races for this yard late last summer, winning at Goodwood (1m1f) and Brighton (1m4f); he acts on Polytrack too but is 0-11 on AW and goes without the cheekpieces worn for his latest three wins.
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1st

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Pride Of Nepal

9st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Frequent slow starter who was the biggest price of his trainer's three runners when winning easily at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last Saturday, without the usual tongue-tie/cheekpieces, as today; had looked on the downgrade on the AW but happier on turf; leading claims back up 6lb.

4/5

1st

13

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Pride Of Nepal

9st 5lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Five turf wins were all secured in a tongue-tie, with additional cheekpeices on last three occasions; has never won on AW and after latest campaign on that surface he now returns to grass with good handicapping case to be made; no headgear looks a negative, though.

12/1

6th

8

(3)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pride Of Nepal

10st 7lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

Eyecatching second at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) on his penultimate run, but he's a frequent slow starter who was always in rear at Lingfield last Saturday; needs to bounce back again after that and he's now 0-18 on AW.

7/1

25/1

Form: 7/889-

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All three wins at 1m2f, on Lingfield Polytrack and turf in 2023; suffered three heavy defeats in 2024 and has lots to find back from a break.
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7

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Ectocross

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Simon Dow

C&D winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, he's struggled on his five outings since last July and a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ectocross

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Won three times in 2023, including here over 1m2f, but he's not been in the same form in four starts since being gelded; possibly needed the outing over 1m at Kempton last time and now steps back up to 1m4f, which should suit, with better needed.

20/1

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ectocross

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Won three times in 2023, including here over 1m2f, but he's not been in the same form in four starts since being gelded; possibly needed the outing over 1m at Kempton last time and now steps back up to 1m4f, which should suit, with better needed.

20/1

7/1

Form: 41337- D

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All five wins on turf, three over 1m in 2024; 0-5 on AW but he's run well twice over C&D and ought to have another good run in him back from a break off just 1lb higher than his latest win in September.
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7th

4

(3)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Racing Demon

9st 2lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Ed de Giles

Five wins at 1m, the latest two coming at this track in 2024; didn't run badly on his seasonal return here a fortnight ago (1m, firm); capable off this mark but the start is always a major concern where he is concerned.

8/1

5th

2

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Racing Demon

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

All five wins have been over 1m, twice here; has been running well over further since his last win but slow starts have become a habit.

16/1

Form: 5/377-

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who shaped nicely on 3yo debut but hasn't gone on and was soundly beaten on handicap debut over C&D last August (hood refitted with cheekpieces; latter now discarded); plenty to prove for now.
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10th

1

(10)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Luna Dipinta

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Mike Murphy

Promise in her first two starts at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack), but has gone the wrong way and even another drop in grade makes her hard to recommend.

40/1

10th

1

(10)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Luna Dipinta

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Mike Murphy

Promise in her first two starts at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack), but has gone the wrong way and even another drop in grade makes her hard to recommend.

40/1

9

(1)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luna Dipinta

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Lightly raced mare who's struggled in two handicaps, latterly when well beaten at a big price on her return from eight months off recently; goes back up in trip on tonight's Tapeta debut.

33/1

Form: /266-7

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Lost out late in a 1m Tapeta handicap for William Haggas last January but she hasn't achieved much in two starts for this yard following nearly a year off the track; one to watch for now.
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10th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Lost out late in a 1m Tapeta handicap for William Haggas last January but she hasn't achieved much in two starts for this yard following nearly a year off the track; one to watch for now.

33/1

10th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Lost out late in a 1m Tapeta handicap for William Haggas last January but she hasn't achieved much in two starts for this yard following nearly a year off the track; one to watch for now.

33/1

7th

2

(7)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Robert Stephens

in rear

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £20.20
Tricast £54.60
Trifecta £91.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Calanthe

SPOTLIGHT:

The Spotlight Kid

D Express:

Drumstick

Daily Mail:

Norflondonforever

The Times:

Racing Demon

The Sun:

Taskheer

POSTDATA:

Calanthe

LAMBOURN:

Calanthe

Telegraph:

Calanthe

Daily Record:

Calanthe

The Star:

Drumstick

The Guardian:

The Spotlight Kid

Daily Mirror:

The Spotlight Kid