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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7th

4

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Norflondonforever

11st 0lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Faye Bramley

Low-mileage 5yo whose AW handicap form comprises a success off 4lb higher in April and resurgent effort last time; may still have more to offer in this sphere; one to consider.

9/1

4th

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Norflondonforever

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Faye Bramley

Got off the mark, tongue tied for the first time, at Kempton (1m) last April but he's struggled in three starts since returning from a 400-day absence; others have stronger claims.

25/1

11th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Norflondonforever

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Got off the mark with tongue-tie added at Kempton (1m, AW) in April 2025, but he had a long spell on the sidelines before finishing tailed off in two runs this summer; still has low-mileage but he needs a revival.

33/1

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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7th

6

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Drumstick

10st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Fergal O’Brien

Tailed off on hurdle/yard debut last autumn but proved a different proposition after a break when successful back on the Flat at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May, pulling over 4l clear and posting his peak RPR; evidently capable when fresh so being off for a further three months isn't a concern but he'll require another career best off 7lb higher.

4/1

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

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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9th

5

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Four wins divided between turf/AW; has looked cold in two runs after a break and he's unraced here; not the percentage call.

16/1

10th

7

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins (his latest) were on Kempton Polytrack in November 2024; effective over C&D, edging down the weights and often not far away but others are preferred for win purposes.

14/1

6th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins have been on the AW at Kempton in November 2024 (7f/1m); creditable third of 13 at Lingfield (7.5f, good) in May and now switches back to the AW having been off since; place chance.

14/1

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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3rd

11

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has form over this sort of trip in the past but mainly campaigned at shorter in recent times; not at his best on final two runs for Daniel Steele but he starts out for the Moores (same owners) in a weak race and he has the raw ability to play a starring role.

7/2

8th

7

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Hard-puller who ran below par in first-time cheekpieces (off tonight) last time; previously consistent at this sort of level but will need to settle better back up in trip after a six-week break.

12/1

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

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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4th

4

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Pride Of Nepal

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Tony Carroll

Reeled off a four-timer in May/June (1m2f-1m4f on ground ranging from good to soft to good to firm); those wins came at Class 6 level and she has been beaten twice in a higher grade since; 12lb higher than when winning this race in 2024; cheekpieces back on for the first time since February.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Pride Of Nepal

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Retains plenty of vitality aged eight but completed his May/June four-timer in Class 6 and was soundly beaten when back up in grade last time; current mark leaves him in a difficult spot.

8/1

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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9th

7

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Racing Demon

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

Went close in Chepstow handicap (1m, good; fine over 1m2f) in June and has strong form claims here if judged on that performance but this regressive and inconsistent 6yo is on a long losing run, and his habit of starting slowly is always a worry; sports first-time cheekpieces; risky.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:18 Bath

Racing Demon

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Ed de Giles

Now 2lb lower than when going close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and will also be suited by today's longer trip but this regressive and inconsistent 6yo is on a long losing run, and his habit of starting slowly is always a worry.

6/1

7th

2

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Racing Demon

9st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Keeps missing the break but he still went close two starts ago at Chepstow and it wasn't a bad run here last time, again over 1m; returning to further looks a good move.

11/2

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