May 28 / 19.22 Kempton (AW)

19.22

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

Form: 431-59 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in a Southwell novice (7f, Tapeta) in December but he's struggled in two turf handicaps (1m) this spring; still lightly raced and now returns to AW but he needs to get his career back on track.
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6th

9

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tremolo

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Found a jolt of improvement last summer, winning handicaps at Kempton (7f) and Southwell (1m) before a good third here (1m) in his hat-trick bid 310 days ago; absent since but he should have more to offer after just eight starts; betting instructive.

7/1

5

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 3-4 on the AW when coming from off the pace to collect at Southwell (1m); was aided by a collapsing pace but he looks progressive; just 3lb higher.

5/1

1st

5

(11)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Took his AW record (all over 7f) to 311 with Kempton win last time and that form has worked out well; likely to be as effective back at 1m and show further progress in this sphere; major contender.

11/2

3/1

Form: 16

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Overcame inexperience and a wide trip to force a dead-heat on Chelmsford debut (6f; pair clear) in March; held under a penalty at Doncaster but was only beaten around 2l and he shaped as though this step up in trip could suit; looks open to progress now switched to a handicap and he's an interesting contender.
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2nd

22

(23)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Blue Rc

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Below par in the Newbury contest won by Classic last time but that was out of character for him; otherwise a solid and steadily progressive colt whose form this spring includes good efforts in AW finals event and the Thirsk Hunt Cup; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

33/1

9th

6

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Blue Rc

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Has improved his rating almost every time, on last two outings taking second in strong 1m handicaps at Newcastle (AW) and Thirsk (good to firm); came from almost last when closing to half a length in 13-runner race last time and looks well capable of a prominent finish here despite 2lb rise.

6/1

2nd

3

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Blue Rc

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: James Tate

7f course winner on good to firm last summer and has done little but progress since, winning over 1m at Southwell on New Year's Day; excellent second of 14 at Newcastle (1m again) since, with reopposing Flight Plan and Apiarist in behind; should continue the good work back on turf; top of the list.

9/2

Form: -21598

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW) in February but he's gone the wrong way in three runs since; couldn't recover after jumping the path at Lingfield last time but he's now 1-7 and has something to prove.
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2nd

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Leadenhall Street

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning over C&D in June; struggled in a hot race at Newmarket the following month but only fifth at Newcastle last time and others may have his measure in this field.

10/1

8

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leadenhall Street

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning at Southwell on his handicap debut in February (6f); form then levelled off until he ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap at Kempton in June (well backed); stiff task at Newmarket six weeks ago and the return to AW is in his favour.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-6637

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f (turf/AW) last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan in February; however, the assessor has not cut him much slack and he returned from a break with a laboured effort at Chester (first run since gelded) three weeks ago; down the list.
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4th

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Force And Valour

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f (turf/AW) last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan in February; however, the assessor has not cut him much slack and he returned from a break with a laboured effort at Chester (first run since gelded) three weeks ago; down the list.

12/1

4th

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Force And Valour

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f (turf/AW) last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan in February; however, the assessor has not cut him much slack and he returned from a break with a laboured effort at Chester (first run since gelded) three weeks ago; down the list.

12/1

2

(8)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Force And Valour

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f on turf/AW last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan most recently; gelded since; however, the assessor is cutting him no slack at all.

14/1

Form: 1492-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at 5f last spring/summer for Charlie Johnston, winning on debut; sold for 42,000gns and was gelded in the autumn; no impact on recent stable debut at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) but he shaped with promise in fourth of ten and should benefit from that run; not ruled out.
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7th

1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

2-11, with the latest of those wins coming over C&D in August off a 2lb lower mark than today; below his best over 7f next time but bounced back with a solid effort at Southwell (6f, AW); contender but his hold-up style means things need to drop right.

11/1

3

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Hard to predict and a 6f win at Chelmsford in August was followed by a poor run over 7f here 11 days later; needs to bounce back but perhaps the return to this distance will help.

9/1

1

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Had been struggling over 7f but he came from behind to win over 6f at Chelmsford (narrowly off 3lb lower) and could build on that; this trip is the query.

3/1

Form: 2221 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on AW in his first three starts before beating two rivals in a Brighton maiden (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; this is much tougher on handicap debut but he's been generally progressive so far and is still unexposed; in the mix with cheekpieces added.
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6th

8

(5)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Critical Aclaim

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Runner-up on AW in his first three starts before beating two rivals in a Brighton maiden (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; this is much tougher on handicap debut but he's been generally progressive so far and is still unexposed; in the mix with cheekpieces added.

4/1

6th

8

(5)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Critical Aclaim

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Runner-up on AW in his first three starts before beating two rivals in a Brighton maiden (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; this is much tougher on handicap debut but he's been generally progressive so far and is still unexposed; in the mix with cheekpieces added.

4/1

1

(2)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

14:55 Brighton

Critical Aclaim

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All three starts at 7f on AW; sent off 15-8 for first two runs but best form when beaten just over 1l at Chelmsford (6-1) last month; that was the third time he's finished runner-up but he sets the standard on turf debut and two of his three winning siblings scored on good to firm ground.

8/13

Form: 514- D BF

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has good pedigree and he delivered on his debut promise when readily winning a Redcar novice (soft) last October; well held as favourite in final 2yo run and gelded since, but it's still early days and he should have more to offer in handicaps this season; needs close look on return.
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4th

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:02 Newbury

Binhareer

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Broadly progressive 4yo whose form in notable handicaps suggests he could develop into a Group horse; went close on reappearance in his bid for a York double, then finished a respectable sixth when favourite for the Wokingham at Royal Ascot; remains of major interest.

7/2

6th

6

(22)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Respectable C&D form last September when third of 19 but he's been at his most impressive on flatter tracks so far, as when crushing his rivals at Ayr (good to soft) and York (good) as a 3yo; returned to action with a mighty effort on the latter track in May, when only just failing to reel in a well-treated front-runner; major chance if reproducing the form back here, despite going up 5lb since, as his star is still rising.

4/1

2nd

6

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising 3yo last season and things clicked in a major way with a dominant win in a big-field C&D handicap (good) last October when last seen; he's entered in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and this lightly raced sort is in excellent hands to continue to progress; strong contender.

9/2

Form: 1133-6 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won two nurseries (1m/7f) on AW in October but he shot up the weights after that; ended last year with two respectable runs at this track but he reappeared with a laboured effort here in March; has bit to prove after another break and he needs to find more progress.
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8th

10

(13)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Spirit Lead Me

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

4-14 on AW but 0-10 on turf; badly out of form this year (six runs) and needs to turn a corner.

12/1

9th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Spirit Lead Me

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Four-time AW winner but holds dismal claims on his 2026 form in that sphere and his unconvincing record on turf adds doubt.

25/1

Form: 117-70 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won her first two starts in AW novices last summer, the first over C&D and than an 8l success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); only seen three times since then, though, and has been disappointing including in two handicaps this spring; plenty to prove.
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11th

9

(9)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Searchingtheblues

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't gone on since winning her first two starts in 2024; yet to win a handicap and despite a declining mark others are preferred.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Searchingtheblues

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Sprung a 50-1 surprise over C&D on debut (July 2024) and followed up at Wolverhampton that month; 0-11 in handicaps though and her best run this year came in a Class 6; others look stronger.

16/1

8th

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Searchingtheblues

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Won her first two as a 2yo and entered handicaps on an unrealistic mark; best efforts of late have come on Tapeta but she's won on Polytrack and has been offering more of late; capable at this level.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £34.43
Tricast £213.04

Selections

POSTDATA:

Critical Aclaim

TOPSPEED:

Blue Rc

SPOTLIGHT:

Binhareer

NEWMARKET:

Force And Valour

D Express:

Zabeel Road

The Times:

Blue Rc

The Guardian:

Blue Rc

RP RATINGS:

Binhareer

Daily Mail:

Binhareer

LAMBOURN:

Critical Aclaim

Telegraph:

Critical Aclaim

Daily Mirror:

Critical Aclaim

The Sun:

Critical Aclaim

The Star:

Critical Aclaim

Daily Record:

Critical Aclaim