May 05 / 17.30 Kempton (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 480-05 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
His sole win (from 16 attempts) was in November 2023 and his form this winter was patchy; however, he was a fair fifth at Wolverhampton when last seen and he's well treated on last autumn's exploits here; not ruled out.
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6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

2nd

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Resumed winning ways in 1m Kempton handicap 29 days ago; up 4lb but must enter calculations.

7/2

1st

6

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Back to form when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) a fortnight ago; 2lb higher today but Rossa Ryan booked and this course winner should have a big run in him.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-2124 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in March and good second there next time (7f), before racing freely in front when fourth there most recently (7f); has won here and can be bang there if settling better than last time.
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1st

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

A three-time 7f/1m AW winner in 2025; back on song when runner-up to Bella Bisbee over C&D 16 days ago, so must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

2nd

6

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Bagged AW handicaps at Wolverhampton (7f) and Kempton (1m) last summer; not disgraced after five months off when a fading fourth of seven at Kempton (7f) last month so possibilities eased 1lb.

16/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Record of 7-18 on AW and was in good form in the autumn, including a near miss at Chelmsford (7f); returns after five months off but he still looks feasibly treated and he went close on his reappearance last spring; interesting contender.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 889-97 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and he's one to watch in the betting, but he's struggled to get competitive on his four outings for this yard.
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7th

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark.

12/1

9th

13

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw.

33/1

10th

9

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Roach Power

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark.

33/1

Form: 56-644

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with close fourth in Lingfield classified (1m2f, Polytrack) last time, when losing two places close home; however, he's without a win since August 2023 and it remains to be seen whether he'll back up that latest performance now back in a handicap; drops back 3f in trip.
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6

(5)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Close third in a 7f Lingfield classified last time but that was AW; no win since August 2023 and it's almost as long since he ran well on turf.

10/1

5

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Not beaten far on his last attempt at this level (1m2f here) in March; not a solid option but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers given a go.

10/1

Form: 655342 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been beaten 18 times since his last win in October 2023 but he's dropped down the weights and was a neck second of 15 at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last time; a return to winning ways could be imminent.
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8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

4/1

Form: 0-3262 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
His wins have come over 6f (one here) and he didn't really shine on last year's three attempts at 7f; however, he's kept on well for second over 6f here on two of his last three starts and is worth another go at this trip.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

25/1

Form: 900680 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-time course winner who is 12lb lower than when a close third over C&D last September; a market check is advised but this 10yo has struggled this year (including here) and is without a win since April 2022.
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1

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

On much reduced mark but this Kempton specialist has not won since 2022 and has form figures of 90068079 this year; cheekpieces return on his second run after a break but he needs a major revival back up in trip.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Prolific course winner but the latest of them was back in April 2022; now rated 32lb lower but he wasn't in much form earlier in the year; could revive after his break; stable also run Galel; betting can guide.

12/1

7th

2

(6)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Eight-time course winner who is 12lb lower than when a close third over C&D last September; a market check is advised but this 10yo has struggled this year (including here) and is without a win since April 2022.

25/1

Form: 0488

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Her dam showed useful form when winning over C&D and this 4yo is very lightly raced, but she's been well beaten on all three starts, most recently when 66-1 for her handicap debut over 1m here.
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12

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Lovely Jubly

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

First piece of worthwhile form was her recent decisive win over C&D and can only presume the heavy ground made all the difference; penalised accordingly but unexposed under these conditions.

13/2

6th

12

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Lovely Jubly

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

First piece of worthwhile form was her recent decisive win over C&D and can only presume the heavy ground made all the difference; penalised accordingly but unexposed under these conditions.

13/2

12

(12)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Lovely Jubly

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Finished a bit closer at Lingfield (7f classified) but was still only tenth; hard to warm to.

66/1

8/1

Form: 0-7864 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the main since winning in October 2023 on second start; however, he ran well when fourth at Southwell (1m Tapeta) four weeks ago and shaped as though this drop back to 7f could be a positive; possible player provided the absence of the hood (worn the last twice) isn't a negative.
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7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five wins since December, three of them at this track (including over 1m); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he's never been in better form.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins, including C&D, this winter and latest Chelmsford run probably not the one to judge him on; that said, he wouldn't look to have much wiggle room off his current mark.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won four times during the winter (7f-1m) and has gone up more than a stone in the weights, having been nudged up another 2lb for last weekend's Lingfield second; won't mind going back up in trip, though, and has a decent chance of adding to his tally.

5/2

Form: 3-2364 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row here (1m/7f) last November and some good runs since, most recently fair fourth in a 0-68 here; drops back into a 0-60 today and could be thereabouts if taking to the visor (replacing cheekpieces).
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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

11th
13 (11)
Almizan

33/1

Form: 0-89

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo who makes handicap debut off a basement mark and she's one to keep an eye on in the betting but she hasn't shown much across her first three starts (6f/1m) and improvement is required.
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9th

2

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Almizan

9st 4lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Found improvement when winning a 7f handicap at Chelmsford in September; tailed off back at Chelmsford 11 days ago (1m) and plenty to prove from a wide stall.

20/1

3

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Almizan

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Usher

Bounced back to form to open account with clearcut 7f win here last month, her tenth start; it's hard to predict whether she'll build on that success but a 4lb rise does not seem excessive and she should be okay back at 1m.

13/8

13

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Almizan

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Usher

Modest nine-race maiden who has finished tailed off in her last three handicaps; opposable.

50/1

25/1

Form: 6570-9

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Her reduced mark appeals on her turf form last spring but she's been disappointing on her last three starts and is 0-11 on AW.
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5th

8

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Willingly

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Mark Usher

8yo who is without a win since October 2023 and has finished soundly beaten in Class 5 handicaps on her last two starts; however, before those she went close in one at Chepstow in May and if rediscovering that form she'll be very tough to beat now dropped into a classified.

7/2

8

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Haydock

Willingly

8st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Mark Usher

On the downgrade in recent times and no surprise to see her fail to build on her Chepstow second when well held at Hamilton last time; the blinkers come off again tonight.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £12.56
Tricast £57.47
Trifecta £86.00

Selections

Telegraph:

El Hibri

The Sun:

Bold Suitor

NEWMARKET:

Havana Touch

POSTDATA:

Royal Jet

SPOTLIGHT:

The Spotlight Kid

The Guardian:

Triggered

The Star:

Bold Suitor

D Express:

Havana Touch

The Times:

Royal Jet

Daily Mail:

El Hibri

Daily Mirror:

El Hibri

Daily Record:

El Hibri

RP RATINGS:

The Spotlight Kid