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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7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Form dipped after winning over 6f here (3-1; from 4lb higher) in July 2025; left Martin Dunne for 14,000gns and failed to beat a rival on first start for this trainer at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) over six weeks ago; drops back in trip.

11/1

7th

5

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Dual 6f AW winner for Martin Dunne, latterly at Wolverhampton last July; mostly struggled since and now makes his stable debut/reappearance having been secured for 14,000gns.

11/1

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

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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12th

8

(14)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Thurso

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Won four for Richard Hughes (three on turf) at 5.5f-7f; promising start for this yard at Navan in June but never figured when failing to beat a rival back at Navan on latest; needs to bounce back.

12/1

15th

1

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Thurso

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Three wins last year, at 5.5f and 7f, final start on firm ground at Bath; encouraging yard debut here last month when close fourth over conventional 5f; slightly longer trip here should suit so considered off same mark.

8/1

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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5th

6

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Rage Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Came from the rear to score at Newbury last month and was placed off today's mark at Epsom (also 6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; can probably cope with this drop back to a stiff 5f but he'll need some luck from stall 1 and his tendency to start slowly is also a worry.

11/4

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Rage Of Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Back in prime form at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month, coming from the rear to win cosily under a confident ride; quickly back up to career-high mark but still commands respect.

5/2

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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2nd

2

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won a classified event at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in March but he's not come close to that form in four subsequent runs; visor is now tried and he needs a major revival back on Polytrack.

12/1

7th

7

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won a classified event over C&D in March; not so good since but he has slipped in the weights and will be a danger to all if anywhere near his best.

10/1

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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2nd

2

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Apples Angel

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

C&D winner last June but she's been unplaced in all five starts since joining this stable; didn't see it out over 7f at Brighton last time but should appreciate this drop back in trip; hood is removed and she has each-way chance.

16/1

5th

1

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Apples Angel

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Jim Boyle

Unplaced all four starts for new stable this season but was denied a clear run when fourth in this grade here (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and is probably worth another crack at 7f; could have a say.

14/1

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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4th

5

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Bust A Moon

8st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Sole win from 23 starts came in a Beverley seller last May when trained by David Evans; made some late gains in a classified event at Redcar last month but he's hard to predict and others are more convincing.

16/1

5th

2

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Bust A Moon

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Belied 50-1 odds and put in fairly good front-running shift when third of six in this grade at Wolverhampton (5f, AW; refitted hood) last week, his second start for Derek Shaw; also suited by turf but others appeal more all the same.

16/1

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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10th

1

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Gorgeous Mr George

10st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Slightly disappointing off this career-high mark when dropped back to 7f at Yarmouth last month but won twice over the straight 1m there (good to firm) in June and further progress is not yet out of the question.

10/1

4th

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Gorgeous Mr George

10st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Course specialist who has won over 1m here on his last two starts (good to firm; for Taryn Langley), most recently 19 days ago off a 4lb lower mark than today's; needs things to drop right given the way he's ridden but he can't be dismissed now returned to 7f.

2/1

1st

1

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

11:30 Yarmouth

Gorgeous Mr George

10st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Yarmouth specialist who turned things around with a comfortable success over C&D (good to firm) last week; only 3lb higher under a penalty and he's a major player again in his bid for a fifth course win.

100/30

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

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Up The Monk

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Appleby

Dual 6f AW winner; returned from break with low-key turf run over that trip last month and has never run over 5f before; swaps visor (worn for last six races) for refitted cheekpieces; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

10th

11

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Up The Monk

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Two AW wins over this trip but he wasn't at his best when last seen in March; his three turf starts are all excusable to some degree and he could prove as effective on grass in time.

16/1

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

Piranha Rama

+o+e Accumulators

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