May 15 / 21.00 Kempton (AW)

21.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0540-7 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in good form over hurdles; sent off favourite for his return to the Flat at Goodwood 13 days ago (1m6f, good) but plenty went wrong and that's not the run to judge him on; yard in form and he's one to consider.
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4th

8

(5)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Gooloogong

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

C&D winner in May 2025 and 2026, latterly in clearcut style (from Now The Eagle) when 6-5 favourite on return from hurdling; back up 5lb now; third in this race last year and looks set for another prominent finish.

7/2

1st

1

(2)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Gooloogong

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Not seen on the Flat since finishing first and third over C&D around this time last year; comes into this fit from hurdling, though, and should make his presence felt.

5/1

15th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Gooloogong

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: George Baker

In good form on AW Flat last spring and returned from an absence for 50-1 win on handicap hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in February; weakened quickly in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (soft) but perhaps a return to less testing ground may help.

22/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2/837- D

Last run: 306 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Did well in 2023, including an easy Chester win (2m, good) off 5lb lower; raced just three times last year, running to form only once, and he returns from ten months off with a point to prove.
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6th

8

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Capone

8st 11lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Veteran who's been sharply on the downgrade in recent times, coming 22lb down the weights in the past year; a long time since he wore headgear, which is likely fitted more in hope than expectation.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Capone

8st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Veteran who is 1-29 on the Flat and has completely lost his way, including when last of nine (behind two of these) over C&D four weeks ago; opposable from 1lb wrong.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 619/16 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three course wins (two over this trip) in 2023; made a winning return to Flat action at Lingfield in March but ran poorly back here three weeks later; others appeal more.
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3

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Donald Llewellyn

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

4-12 on AW, with the first three of those wins at this track (two C&D) but they were in 2023; won at Lingfield this February and close third over C&D in May but he was tailed off in his other two Flat runs (one here) this year, which adds a cautionary note; wears headgear first time.

11/2

3

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Donald Llewellyn

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Relatively lightly raced 8yo who is versatile trip-wise and has record of 4-11 on AW; returned from a lengthy absence in February but he won here (1m5f) in March and bounced back from a poor run to finish third at Kempton (2m) last time; on same mark here and has claims if he can back that up; one of two runners for yard.

7/2

3

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Donald Llewellyn

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Relatively lightly raced 8yo who is versatile trip-wise and has record of 4-11 on AW; returned from a lengthy absence in February but he won here (1m5f) in March and bounced back from a poor run to finish third at Kempton (2m) last time; on same mark here and has claims if he can back that up; one of two runners for yard.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 598-

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just three races, all at big odds and twice showing fair form (1m2f-1m4f); better is needed and the step up to 2m is something of a query (dam a sprinter);
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1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Kingdom Of Stars

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

2m AW Flat winner for Tom Ward; unexposed as a hurdler, best run when 13l third in a Hereford novice in March (2m3f, good; wore a hood); wasn't suited by the drop back to 2m when pulled up on handicap debut last time; cheekpieces now tried again (no improvement with them on the Flat).

7/1

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Kingdom Of Stars

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Has taken time to come to hand over hurdles but his recent third over 2m4f here last month represented by far his best effort, appreciating the better ground; opening mark is no gift, but he remains capable of better in this sphere; interesting contender.

7/1

3rd

5

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:30 Hereford

Kingdom Of Stars

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Fair Flat performer who was bought for 32,000gns; at least completed when hooded here last month but he was well beaten; has raced only on soft/heavy as a jumper and these conditions should suit him better.

25/1

100/30

Form: 2247-7 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut here (1m3f) last spring; progressive in defeat on his next three starts before ending 2024 with a low-key run on soft at York; last month's reappearance should have blown away the cobwebs and he steps up to 2m with headgear now enlisted; not fully exposed.
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4th

4

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Caprelo

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Close third on soft at Yarmouth (1m6f) last July was his best turf form; needs better given the improvement he's shown on Kempton AW (2m) in two of his three starts since, but he'd have a good chance if that form is transferred back to turf; won on 2024 reappearance; needs a close look.

6/1

20

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Caprelo

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hughie Morrison

0-4 on turf but he was close up in two of his turf handicaps (good to firm/soft); blinkered on last four outings, winning from off the pace over 2m on Kempton AW on the first and latest occasions; carries a 4lb penalty and is 3lb out of the handicap, so more improvement is needed, but the latest win was delivered in strikingly good style.

22/1

Form: 462335 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.
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6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 12lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, not clear run and dropped to rear over 2f out, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

Form: 7-1493 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run when winning a 2m handicap at Lingfield in January; he has found it tougher going since and takes on less-exposed rivals this evening.
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1

(8)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Moel Arthur

11st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Brett Johnson

Both wins at this track, the latest a C&D defeat of Sun Dancer Girl in January; solid placed efforts on his last two starts and he has the assistance of a top amateur jockey; big player.

11/4

3rd

8

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:53 Sandown

Moel Arthur

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brett Johnson

Most runs and both wins have been on the AW but has comparable turf form, including a second over C&D in 2022; needs respecting after a near miss at Kempton (2m).

8/1

4/1

Form: 4-3126 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Did well on AW for new yard over the winter, winning over 1m6f at Southwell and 2m at Chelmsford; also ran well over C&D in February but his form dipped on turf 13 days ago; solid contender back on AW.
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12th

13

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Currumbin

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Two staying wins on AW last winter and has since won over hurdles but he was tailed off in the latter discipline when last seen in October and, reappearing over 1m2f, others are higher up the list.

25/1

5th

2

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Currumbin

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Michael Keady

2l and a place behind Squeezebox at Warwick latest, though that sixth still represented stronger form than that of June's Worcester hurdling debut win (2m, good); liable to remain vulnerable under his penalty on that evidence, but this doesn't look as deep a contest as last time.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £24.90
Straight Forecast £25.43
Tricast £606.06
Trifecta £465.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caprelo

Telegraph:

Moel Arthur

NEWMARKET:

Currumbin

POSTDATA:

Doublethetrouble

D Express:

Capone

The Sun:

Currumbin

The Star:

Currumbin

RP RATINGS:

Caprelo

The Times:

Caprelo

Daily Mail:

Caprelo

The Guardian:

Moel Arthur

Daily Mirror:

Moel Arthur

Daily Record:

Moel Arthur