May 22 / 19.20 Chelmsford (AW)

19.20

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 328-27

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Returned from wind surgery and a winter break to go close on his reappearance and handicap debut over C&D in February (career best); well below that level at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest; since gelded; capable of being competitive on his return to this track.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Can front-run; sole win from 16 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he did step forward from his return when fourth in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 22 days ago; headgear is retained.

10/1

4th

10

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sole win from 15 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he's mostly struggled since and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m, AW) last time on his first start for 112 days; now drops to 7f with cheekpieces applied on this return to turf.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Spin

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in September but he's been off since turning in a poor sixth there in December; more is required despite a slipping mark.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two slow ground bumpers; 200-1 on her debut in this code and last of 12 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time hood and tongue-tie) last month.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Armathia

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Keiran Burke

Initial bumper promise for Harry Fry in late 2022, early 2023; soundly beaten in three starts in maiden/novice company (7f-1m4f; massive prices); tries handicapping over a more suitable trip at a realistic level, but only of interest if the market speaks favourably.

12/1

1

(6)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

18:25 Southwell (AW)

Armathia

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Keiran Burke

Showed promise in her first two bumpers for Harrry Fry, but lightly raced under both codes since and has gone the wrong way; stable also runs Victoria Concordia.

100/1

Form: 36

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars colt who improved on his debut effort when contesting a Southwell novice event (1m, Tapeta) latest; should be capable of being more competitive when upped in trip but not written off here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed significant promise in all three qualifying races, most recently when sixth of 15 in good 1m maiden here a fortnight ago; upped in trip for this handicap debut; no surprise if he features.

5/1

4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed significant promise in all three qualifying races, most recently when sixth of 15 in good 1m maiden here a fortnight ago; upped in trip for this handicap debut; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3

(4)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Sea The Stars colt who improved on his debut effort when contesting a Southwell novice event (1m, Tapeta) latest; should be capable of being more competitive when upped in trip but not written off here.

16/1

Form: 60

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when sixth in a 7f Meydan conditions race (dirt) in January; well below that level back there (1m) when last seen; if building on his original effort he should be involved but has that to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Story

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

No better than midfield in two Meydan starts; 2-2 since racing in Britain, gamely landing the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm; turf debut) last time, albeit fortuitously as the runner-up looked unlucky; faces a tougher task on these terms but is open to further improvement.

6/1

1st

5

(29)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Arabian Story

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Down the field in his Meydan races but returned from a break for British debut and he dominated throughout in that 1m maiden at Chelmsford, scoring by 3l; had the run of things that day and the handicapper has taken no chances, but he's a dark one on turf debut for a trainer who's had plenty of success at this meeting; a nagging concern is that only one recent winner emerged from a maiden or novice.

11/1

4

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Arabian Story

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Showed ability when sixth in a 7f Meydan conditions race (dirt) in January; well below that level back there (1m) when last seen; if building on his original effort he should be involved but has that to prove.

8/1

Form: 72

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 and didn't appear to handle the dip on debut at Newmarket (7f, good) last month; progressed nicely for that, racing prominently and finishing a close second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) latest, when succumbing only to the odds-on favourite; up in trip; big player.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Competizione

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has something to prove having been well beaten in handicaps on his last two starts; however, this 3yo impressed in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July and is in top hands; too soon to write him off.

10/1

9th

5

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Competizione

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Trounced his rivals in Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) last month but he's found things tough in Ascot handicaps (Class 2) either side of that; still unexposed and now drops back in grade but he needs more progress back at this trip.

7/1

12th

15

(16)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Competizione

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made no impact in the Britannia and he faced a much easier task when landing the odds in Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) next time; back in deeper waters here but he's low mileage, in good hands and hard to rule out.

11/1

Form: 54-

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some improvement on a moderate start when fourth at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) last October; since left Charlie Appleby for 25,000gns and looks one to watch on his debut for new trainer.
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3rd

8

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Double Meaning

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Made good progress handicapping for this yard from August onwards, scoring at Southwell (1m6f) then easily defying a penalty at Lingfield (2m, also AW) ten days later; fine effort when fourth in the Old Rowley Cup over C&D (good) in October and had soft-ground excuse on final start of the term; not fully exposed and he's respected on this return.

5/1

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 on debut when last of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month; watching brief advised.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Poor form so far, beating only one home switched to handicap company on last three starts; first-time blinkers join last time's newly fitted tongue-tie.

66/1

7th

8

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Modest form so far, failing to beat a rival in two handicaps, at 6f and 1m; needs so much more for the fitting of a tongue-tie.

100/1

12th

11

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Big prices and not yet involved in just four starts, most recently on handicap debut over 6f on turf last July; lots to find back over 1m.

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 on debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month, when racing prominently until weakening to finish a 20l ninth; much more needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

14

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Jupiter Ammon

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps and one was at this track; disappointing when 4-7 in a novice event on reappearance but back-to-form fourth of 14 in 1m2f handicap at Newbury on latest start; place claims again and cheekpieces are added.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Jupiter Ammon

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps; close third on reappearance at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in early March but that was when 4-7 in a novice event and that disappointment heightens the concern over his lingering maiden status.

7/1

3rd

4

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:32 Southwell (AW)

Jupiter Ammon

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten here on his debut last April but he was runner-up on four occasions last year at around 1m2f; gelded since last seen 145 days ago and holds good claims with his stable going well.

6/4

100/1

Form:

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month, when 80-1 and finishing last of 12 and beaten 29l.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kilima

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

First-time cheekpieces did the trick in a Yarmouth classified in July and it was a solid effort when second of four in a handicap there (also 11.5f, good) three weeks ago; earlier AW form may be a red herring and he's respected again.

4/1

4

(1)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:42 Yarmouth

Kilima

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

The first-time cheekpieces (retained) did the trick when off the mark over C&D (good) 18 days ago; that was a classified contest but the RPR he posted suggests this mark should be very manageable.

2/1

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Mujtaba (Group-placed 7.5f-1m2f; RPR 118) and Fakhama (Listed-placed 7f; 97); dam dual South African 1m Group 1 winner (stayed 1m2f; 104), out of Chilean 1,000 Guineas winner; trainer 10% with AW 3yos in recent years; no surprise to see a competitive debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Mawood

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Twice tailed off but improved in his other three races, always prominent when off the mark by a neck in ten-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago; wore cheekpieces last four starts; up 4lb today but he found more when challenged last time and there may have been more in the tank.

5/1

9

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Mawood

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Harry Eustace

Has been all or nothing in four starts, two tailed-off runs mixed in with good efforts in a Windsor novice in June and again on handicap debut when third at that track (also 1m, good; 33-1) 16 days ago; some consistency wouldn't go amiss but he finished it off strongly last time and looks interesting going up in trip.

13/2

Form: 4-32 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Built on the promise of last year's debut when under 2l third on his reappearance in a Doncaster novice event (7f, good to firm) last month; beaten at odds-on at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest, when the winner got first run but he stuck on well; ought to be a major player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

River King

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark upped to 1m2f at Windsor last June; gelded prior to finishing second on his reappearance/handicap debut 11 days ago (1m2f, good to soft), pulling clear with the winner having travelled strongly; a 3lb rise won't help but he isn't fully exposed and returning to 1m shouldn't be an issue.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

River King

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Lightly raced 4yo; frequently up against subsequently much higher-rated rivals when in the frame first four starts then justified short odds when comfortably making all in Windsor novice (good to firm) upped to this trip in June; didn't look entirely straightforward that day so subsequent gelding operation may have sharpened his pencil and he's of obvious interest on this reappearance/handicap debut.

10/11

1st

2

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

River King

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten favourite over 1m at Nottingham and Chelmsford (AW) last month but continues to show consistent form (record reads 4323); good chance in this field, provided he stays the new trip.

Evs

66/1

Form: 0-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten on both starts; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rolling Luck

8st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: S Woods

3yo maiden; in a consistent vein of form at about 1m4f this summer and shaped like a non-stayer when stepped up to 1m6f at Chelmsford latest (treated as if still in form).

11/1

6

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Rolling Luck

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

3yo maiden; in a consistent vein of form at about 1m4f of late; chance of winning depends on whether he improves for new trip.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rolling Luck

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

Beaten only a neck in a classified event at Yarmouth (1m4f, good) in July; respectable effort over that same C&D next time before finishing fourth of ten here on turf (1m4f; first-time cheekpieces) 22 days ago; hood and cheekpieces are now replaced by blinkers on this return to AW.

11/2

Form: 5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his debut at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month, when 14-1 and beaten over 14l into fifth; much more needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:23 Nottingham

Sir Wootton

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Finished last on his handicap debut (first-time cheekpieces), upped to this trip having offered little in three runs over 1m, but wasn't beaten far in a messy affair; may ultimately want more of a test, judged on pedigree, but is one to keep an eye on.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Sir Wootton

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Well beaten in three novice/maiden events over 1m but he's bred to be suited by middle distances and may have more to offer now entering handicaps; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

11

(16)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Sir Wootton

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Well held in two runs (1m) this spring, with RPRs in the 50s on both occasions; stablemate of Sea The Light and he remains best watched for now.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to five winners including Thammin (5f/6f including 2yo/AW/UAE dirt Listed; RPR 106), Ajax Tavern (6f/7f AW; 102) and A Taste Of Honey (7f AW including 2yo; 94); dam 5f-7f winner; gelded; trainer 19% with AW 3yos in last five seasons; interesting newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Summertime Blues

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good) and Lingfield (7f, AW) before a disappointing run at Chelmsford in his hat-trick bid 16 days ago; drawn widest and others appeal more.

8/1

9

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Summertime Blues

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has been in good form since cheekpieces went on, winning last two races, over 6f at Chepstow and last time by 0.5l over 7f at Lingfield; up 12lb (5lb rise for last win); contender.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns foal, 50,000gns yearling; second foal; half-brother to 1m2f winner Crimson Road (RPR 88); dam unplaced 6f-1m (76), closely related to 6f/7f Listed winner Rose Bonheur, out of 1m Group 3 winner; trainer yet to have an AW 3yo winner; one to watch on debut.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Wood Whisperer

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Travelled with purpose close to the pace before fading late into fifth over 1m3f at Southwell 16 days ago; today's slightly shorter trip should help and retains potential after only six starts.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Wood Whisperer

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Five-race maiden; shaped with some promise, beaten about 3l amid traffic issues, at Kempton (1m3f) on stable/seasonal debut; interesting off 2lb lower assuming he builds on that effort.

7/1

6th

1

(6)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Wood Whisperer

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Improver in maiden/novice company but couldn't land a blow when nibbled at on handicap debut at Bath last time; hood, which was left off there, returns; probably best watched starting out for Charlie Pike (has left Paul Attwater).

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £9.40
Trifecta £18.30

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River King

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Shimmering Spin

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Telegraph:

River King

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River King