May 15 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Industry Leading In-Play Markets At Unibet Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Industry Leading In-Play Markets At Unibet Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 686-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three starts over 6f on turf/Polytrack last autumn, but is bred to be much better than that and now makes his handicap debut after seven months off having been gelded in the meantime; represents a leading yard and well worth monitoring in the market.
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8th

7

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Kosometsuke

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher.

5/2

1st

7

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won two handicaps for Roger Varian last year (7f, AW and 6f, soft); only fourth off this mark when last seen in October; sold for 34,000gns later that month; market to guide after his break.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-1223 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Most consistent since handicapping with a record of 111223; the three wins came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta), but she finished second of ten over this C&D in March; well drawn and high on the list with a tongue-tie given a go.
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5th

4

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Whizz By

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Has three wins over C&D but last two starts suggest she needs to come down the weights before she is ready to win again; first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

6th

10

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Whizz By

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Tom Ward

Three wins and a second from four previous visits here; has been holding her form well elsewhere and soft ground was perhaps a factor in finishing no better than fifth at Sandown last time; that was off this career-high figure but every chance of being involved back here.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Whizz By

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Productive and consistent filly who ran respectably at Chester most recently, taking record in handicaps (AW/turf) to 111223212; new mark is 5lb higher but she look solid.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 0753-7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on a couple of occasions last autumn, but has 4l to find with Warrnambool on last month's return over C&D (first-time cheekpieces); more needed.
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8th

13

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Jersey Maverick

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.

14/1

2nd

7

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jersey Maverick

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Sole win at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 8lb lower) last July; fine on AW, as shown with near miss at Kempton (7f; beaten a neck) last October; sixth - faring best of the three involved in this race - in recent 7f Class 5 at Kempton; may strip fitter, with Mikkel Mortensen's 5lb claim handy.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Jersey Maverick

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has run very well in his last two starts over C&D, only going down by a neck in October; not seen since, though, and may just need the run.

7/2

Form: 470-59

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just a hint of ability in his five starts to date, though not in his latest outing at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); return to this trip may help, as may the visor, but he has plenty to prove for now.
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5

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:38 Sandown

Captain Harry

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Made his breakthrough at the seventh attempt when coming from off the pace to justify support at Haydock (7f, good); the runner-up looked unlucky and this is tougher off 4lb higher, but he still has potential and is open to more progress; respected.

5/1

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:17 Haydock

Captain Harry

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Returned to form with 3l fourth of 13 in a first-time visor (retained) at Kempton (7f, AW) in May; that form has been franked by the first two and he could be thereabouts down 1lb.

5/1

4th

6

(9)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Captain Harry

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Just a hint of ability in his five starts to date, though not in his latest outing at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); return to this trip may help, as may the visor, but he has plenty to prove for now.

8/1

10/1

Form: 309-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two best efforts in four starts have come over C&D, as when fourth of ten on stable debut after 133 days off last month (first two won next time); has an awkward draw, but still makes the shortlist dropped 1lb.
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5

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

12-race maiden who had good days and bad days for Nick Littmoden; returning to Class 6 company will help on his stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

3rd

5

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

12-race maiden who had good days and bad days for Nick Littmoden; returning to Class 6 company will help on his stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

13th

14

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Warrnambool

9st 6lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

No wins in 11 and too inconsistent to trust for a breakthrough win here.

50/1

Form: 50-559

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all seven starts, but has hinted at ability and this is a drop in grade; not dismissed entirely.
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6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Two C&D wins (good and good to soft) last year and he comes here just 2lb higher than for the latter success; promising reappearance last month but he failed to fire on soft ground here last week; type to bounce back.

8/1

5th

8

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Both of his wins from 16 starts have been over C&D (good/good to soft), the most recent in September off 2lb lower; ran a solid race here 15 days ago on his return from a break and he once again has each-way claims.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Had 15 races; second career win when prevailing narrowly over C&D in September and following efforts weren't too shoddy; still on a competitive mark but he does lack a recent run.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 863-87

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Finished a close third of 12 when fitted with cheekpieces/tongue-tie on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in November, but twice well held since including on stable debut here (6f) last month; return to this trip may suit, but still down the pecking order; stable also runs Reporter.
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3

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 19 starts came here on the AW over 7f in January and she ran well here over 6f 19 days ago, keeping on into third to do best of those from off the pace; step back up in trip will suit but he's yet to be placed in four starts on turf.

9/1

3rd

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Opened account with hard-fought 7f course win off today's mark in January but yet to make any further progress and was unable to land a telling blow when dropped back to 6f at Kempton last month.

10/1

7th

7

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Mighty Ruler

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Just one win from 17 starts but that came off a similar mark here (7f) in January; no impact in last four runs but he ran well for a long way at Wolverhampton last time and is not ruled out on this drop back to 6f.

10/1

Form: 3237-0

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Best effort for Ed Walker when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in December; last off 11 over this C&D in January and makes his stable debut after four months off having been gelded in the meantime; drawn wide and has a bit to prove.
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13th

9

(12)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:45 Bath

Reporter

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Attwater

Just one win from his 18 starts but that came off a 2lb higher mark last summer; raced freely on his return to action 16 days ago and dropped away in the straight; likely to last longer today.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Reporter

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Attwater

On a fair mark on last season's best, including a 5f win at Windsor in June; absent 172 days and he'll need to be cherry ripe to take this.

8/1

4th

3

(2)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Reporter

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Michael Attwater

Only 1-16 but wasn't running badly until last week when well adrift of Recon Mission on the AW; probably not the percentage play.

6/1

Form: 444-9

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in finishing fourth in all three starts last year, the first two over 7f/1m here; gelded in the autumn and didn't get home on his handicap debut/return at Nottingham (1m, good) last month, but a player if coming on for the outing with a hood now given a go.
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5

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Made it sixth-time lucky over C&D in July and appreciated the return to the AW when fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month with three of these behind (winner has gone in again since); leading player.

3/1

6

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Bear Island

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Posted an improved effort when winning at Kempton (1m, AW) in July but he wasn't in the same form at Ffos Las (1m, good) last month following a 6lb rise; return to AW may help.

9/1

3

(6)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Showed improved form when a well-backed winner from 13 rivals at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago; had nearly 2l to spare and a 6lb rise may not stop him if the return to turf isn't an issue.

9/4

Form: -23174 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Paid dearly for her emphatic win over C&D in February with an 8lb rise, but she ran with credit when fourth of 12 off 1lb higher than today at Leicester (7f, good) last time, so this mark may not be beyond her; respected.
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2nd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won two AW handicaps (7f/8.6f) over the winter; the handicapper may have caught up now and she still has to prove she can be as effective on turf.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Penelope Valentine

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Two wins in a lower grade this winter (7f and 8.6f); not beaten far at Lingfield 12 days ago but she will need to produce a career best to take this.

6/1

9th

7

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Penelope Valentine

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Three wins, including C&D, since joining James Owen last summer; far too strong for her five rivals at Wolverhampton last month (8.6f) but that was only Class 5 and she will need more to follow up in this stronger race off a 6lb higher mark.

9/2

12/1

Form: 6601-7 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Having been gelded he improved plenty on previous form when making all and winning easily on nursery debut at Leicester (7f, heavy) in October; ran as though last month's Beverley return was needed and this half-brother to a Polytrack winner is worth a second look.
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10th

14

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Beltadaay

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: James Horton

Has a rather all-or-nothing profile, easily winning 7f Leicester nursery (heavy) last October and a Lingfield handicap (7.6f, soft) in June; not sure what to expect and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much.

33/1

11

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Beltadaay

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Horton

Very patchy profile and he's yet to reproduce the form of his wide-margin Lingfield win (7.5f, soft) in June, when possibly flattered by bagging the stands' side rail; handicapper still in an unforgiving mood.

20/1

12/1

Form: 83-4

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in the last two of his three starts over 7f on the AW (all in a tongue-tie) for Amy Murphy, as when fourth of eight in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) at Chelmsford in January; makes his handicap debut after four months off and has the outside stall; watch market.
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10th

3

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kazakh

9st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Lemos De Souza

Showed ability last winter in maiden/novice races but it's been a ropey start in handicaps, trying all forms of headgear.

20/1

2

(9)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:12 Yarmouth

Kazakh

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Twice made the frame over 7f on the AW last winter but has beaten just one rival in his last two starts, the latest on turf debut at Thirsk (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; needs the switch to a visor to produce something.

20/1

3

(6)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Kazakh

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Lemos De Souza

No improvement for the switch to handicaps at Kempton in May (7f); upped in trip with new headgear tried (ran well in cheekpieces once); apprentice good value for his 5lb claim at this level.

14/1

Form: 5850-5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Comfortably landed a Bath maiden (5.7f, good) for Jack Channon exactly one year ago, but out of the frame in all five outings since including on stable debut over 6f here (first-time hood) last month; may appreciate the extra furlong on breeding, though, so worth considering.
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5th

7

(11)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Spirited Dancer

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a C&D maiden (good) as a 2yo but her handicap career has not yet amounted to much and she was well held in three runs during the winter; mark continues to fall but she's now 1-13 and has plenty to prove after a break; cheekpieces removed.

33/1

10th

3

(7)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Spirited Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf winner as 2yo but her handicap career has not yet amounted to much and a reduced mark counted for nothing at Newcastle recently; hooded or tongue tied of late, refitted cheekpieces today; reservations remain.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £8.16
Trifecta £119.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Whizz By

NEWMARKET:

Kosometsuke

The Times:

Penelope Valentine

D Express:

Beltadaay

Daily Mirror:

Warrnambool

Telegraph:

Spirited Dancer

Daily Mail:

Kosometsuke

RP RATINGS:

Whizz By

POSTDATA:

Whizz By

The Guardian:

Whizz By

The Sun:

Whizz By

Daily Record:

Whizz By

The Star:

Penelope Valentine