May 07 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet’s Zero% Mission Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Unibet’s Zero% Mission Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.20
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 82-230

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed in three AW runs over the winter; fluffed his lines at Pontefract last month when reportedly unsuited by the undulating track; better expected back on AW.
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12

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in July but well held in five starts since, including two back here; needs a resurgence.

16/1

7th

4

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Dunne

In good form earlier this year, with 6f wins at Kempton and on this track (beat Master Dandy) in July but little since, including over C&D; reunited with Jack Doughty (won on him at Kempton) but turnaround a must.

12/1

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Dual AW winner, including C&D in May, but he's not threatened in three starts since winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in July; did run on from the rear when fifth of 12 at the latter track (also 6f) on Saturday, though; can take a big grip but not discounted.

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 509768

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Tumbling down the weights but he struggled in Dubai earlier in the year and he's fared no better in two 7f handicaps since returning to Britain; blinkers the headgear of choice now down in trip and class.
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6

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Kempton (AW)

Blewburton

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

Still to add to his debut win but he has finished second in handicaps the last twice, over C&D and then at Lingfield (6f, AW); shouldn't be far away off the same mark as last time.

5/1

3

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Blewburton

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Marco Botti

Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary.

8/1

3

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Blewburton

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Marco Botti

Best effort for a while when chasing home Ballsgrove Boy at Kempton four weeks ago; slightly better off at the weights but looks more exposed than his old adversary.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8-7772

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race so far when second of 15 at Windsor nine days ago (6f, good to firm), his first run since being gelded; this is a drop in class and he could still have his best days ahead of him.
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1st

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Thurso

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; needs to get himself back on track and this is only his second attempt at 5f.

8/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

On the back foot early due to issues at the start a couple of times of late but has also disappointed; weighted to go well if Oliver Hoodless, who rode a 33-1 winner in February, can get a good tune out of him.

12/1

8th

5

(10)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Not much has gone to plan since the turn of the year and he's drawn wide today but he moves back up to his optimum trip after two 6f runs (lost ground at the start both times) and is well handicapped if judged on his 7f Wolverhampton form from the autumn.

10/1

Form: 7596-3

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has ability and he's on a workable mark, as evidenced by his C&D third when last seen in January; his tendency to pull too hard remains a concern though and he's partnered by a 7lb claimer tonight.
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16th

11

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Rage Of Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not without his quirks but he has plenty of ability for one of his rating and everything clicked in a Class 6 handicap at Salisbury last June (6f, good to firm); three second placings followed and he should be sharper with last week's return to action under his belt; the start will remain a concern but he is not discounted back at 6f.

12/1

15th

17

(17)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Rage Of Thunder

8st 13lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not without his quirks but he has plenty of ability for one of his rating and everything clicked in a Class 6 handicap at Salisbury last June (6f, good to firm); three second placings followed and he should win more races this year; the drop back to 5f for this habitual slow-starter is a concern though.

10/1

2nd

8

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Rage Of Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quirky but has plenty of ability and he comes here on the up, following his Salisbury win (6f, good to firm) with good seconds at Newbury and C&D; mark still within range but he's missed a couple of intended runs on account of soft ground and even good to soft would be a query.

10/1

10/1

Form: 5-4233

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but he has performed with credit in all four starts for John Jenkins; easing down the weights but does need to pull out more if he's to shed his maiden tag this time.
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6th

3

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just about stays this far, but his best form including both wins (one here) has come over 6f; drawn widest.

8/1

6th

8

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Dr Ali

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Doubled his tally when reeling in the long-time leader at Wolverhampton a month ago (6f); that was a classified race but his mark was left untouched, so only 2lb higher than for his previous win; has form here.

13/2

1st

5

(3)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Successful at Kempton in January; below par at Southwell last month but he bounced back to form when beaten a neck into second over C&D two weeks ago; should go well.

7/2

16/1

Form: 85-139 CD

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two 6f AW wins to her name, the latest over C&D in January off a 2lb lower mark; below par over 5f when last seen in February; opposable from the widest stall.
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9th

5

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Apples Angel

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

3-14 on the AW for Simon Dow and 0-7 on turf; may need this first start for her new trainer after 256 days off and is probably better over a bit further now.

8/1

7

(4)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:12 Brighton

Apples Angel

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Simon Dow

All three wins have been on AW and latest was at Lingfield (5f) in June; that was a brave success but she's been up and down since and was disappointing in classified event at Chelmsford last time; still lightly raced on turf but this is competitive back in a handicap and others are more solid.

14/1

8

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Apples Angel

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Course winner at 6f, also successful over 5f on Lingfield AW in June; mixed since but she was in better form when runner-up returned to that C&D last week and can be on the premises back in a classified.

11/2

7/1

Form: 84-253

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Just missed out behind Cheeky Stanley at Chelmsford on his stable debut in March; he hasn't run quite so well twice since but he's 3lb better off for a neck with his old adversary today.
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11th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bust A Moon

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Derek Shaw

Won a Beverley seller last May but then struggled for two yards; this easier for another new stable and he ran well first time out last season, which gives hope after eight months off.

14/1

6th

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Bust A Moon

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

C&D winner in May; hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since, 11th in 5f Newcastle handicap four days ago, but not ruled out if first-time cheekpieces spark a resurgence.

8/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bust A Moon

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Ran a good race at Carlisle on September 1 (5f, good) but failed to back it up on softer going one week later; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 6245

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps at Yarmouth two weeks ago (6f, good to firm; turf debut) but he raced more towards the middle of the track in a race where the action unfolded up the stands' rail; dropped 2lb and now tackles Class 6 company; can do better.
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8th

11

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Gorgeous Mr George

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Dylan Cunha

Enjoyed a busy and productive first campaign last year, winning three times at Yarmouth and posting a good second over this C&D (good) last September; respectable effort on last month's reappearance at Yarmouth and he's an each-way possible if benefiting from that latest outing.

14/1

8th

4

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Gorgeous Mr George

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dylan Cunha

Three-time course winner (two over C&D), the most recent coming last August off 13lb higher, and he was runner-up here over 1m in October off today's mark; below his best when last seen 182 days ago but he could bounce back on his return.

7/1

8th

5

(12)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Gorgeous Mr George

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Well suited by the track and his three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a close second; runner-up in 1m handicaps on his last two starts; creeping up weights but his course record means he can't be discounted.

6/1

Form: 564-1 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his 2yo form when narrowly getting the better of Bust A Moon at Chelmsford on his handicap/AW debut in March (6f); 4lb rise asks a stiffer question but he's far from exposed just yet.
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3

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:20 Bath

Cheeky Stanley

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Baker

Often front-runner; made a winning handicap debut off 2lb lower at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in March but he dropped away having raced freely at Kempton (6f, AW) next time and didn't see it out over 5f at Chelmsford 13 days ago after being gelded; switches back to turf.

6/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cheeky Stanley

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Improved on his 2yo form when a game front-running winner on handicap debut here (6f) in March; didn't settle when disappointing at Kempton last month but he's been gelded since and he could resume his progress on this drop back in trip; dangerous.

3/1

16/1

Form: 5438

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promise in a couple of 7f novice events at Wolverhampton in March; 22-1 and struggled on last month's handicap debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm; finished behind Gorgeous Mr George despite better track position); early days but needs a big personal best.
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7th

6

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Up The Monk

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner last summer; doubled his tally when landing a classified event at Chelmsford in January; fair run over C&D on his penultimate start but he was 11l behind Tuscan Point over C&D ten days ago.

20/1

8th

7

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Up The Monk

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

A visor for the first time saw him break his duck in a 6f classified event at Chelmsford in January; solid fourth over C&D two weeks ago; more needed to take this.

10/1

4th

6

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Up The Monk

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Capable at the right level, narrowly winning a C&D handicap in August (from dead-heater Top Biller) and ran his best race since when a clearcut winner of a 6f classified at Chelmsford in January when first-time visored; didn't get going soon enough back here since but can't rule out.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 048-05

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Good chance on the pick of his 2yo form for Karl Burke but he was sold cheaply in January and finished a well-beaten fifth (125-1) on his stable debut last week; this low-grade handicap is more suitable but he still carries risk.
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5

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cracking Man

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

A fair maiden for Karl Burke but he has offered little on both runs for his current yard, failing to beat a rival in 6f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

5

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cracking Man

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

A fair maiden for Karl Burke but he has offered little on both runs for his current yard, failing to beat a rival in 6f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

11th

3

(5)

7th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cracking Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Good chance on the pick of his 2yo form for Karl Burke but he was sold cheaply in January and finished a well-beaten fifth (125-1) on his stable debut last week; this low-grade handicap is more suitable but he still carries risk.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £156.00
Straight Forecast £158.36
Tricast £815.52
Trifecta £913.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Cheeky Stanley

SPOTLIGHT:

Thurso

Daily Mail:

Rage Of Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Up The Monk

RP RATINGS:

Thurso

Daily Mirror:

Thurso

The Times:

Cheeky Stanley

Telegraph:

Cheeky Stanley

The Guardian:

Cheeky Stanley

The Sun:

Cheeky Stanley

The Star:

Cheeky Stanley

Daily Record:

Cheeky Stanley

D Express:

Rage Of Thunder