May 28 / 20.52 Kempton (AW)

20.52

Standard To Slow

Racing TV Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers’ & London Stayers’ Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Racing TV Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers’ & London Stayers’ Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Form: 4-7716 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won the same race for the second year in a row over C&D last month, but he isn't very consistent and finished around 10l behind Orchestra back here a fortnight later; hard to know what to expect.
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4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Cinnodin

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Six-time Flat winner; opened account over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month, after a break, and ran at least as well when close/clear second over that C&D three weeks later; can make presence felt again over this longer trip.

4/1

2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Cinnodin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Multiple Flat winner who was contesting only his second handicap over hurdles when winning with the front two clear over C&D (good) three weeks ago; a 6lb rise isn't the end of the world by any means.

7/4

1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Cinnodin

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Showed fair form on his third hurdles start when runner-up at Stratford in October; below that form when fifth of seven at Exeter (2m7f, good to firm) on his handicap debut later that month; still early days and may show more here.

9/1

Form: 7-2414 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring.

8/1

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 598-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well held in three novices over 1m2f/1m4f on turf/Polytrack last year, but much better when beaten just over a length into fourth of eight behind Gooloogong and Capone on handicap debut over C&D 13 days ago; still open to further improvement.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Kingdom Of Stars

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kerry Lee

Looked out of sorts when pulled up in two hurdle races this spring (wore cheekpieces last time) and his best Flat form has been shown on Polytrack; others have much less to prove.

25/1

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

Form: /837-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
3-13 over hurdles and 1-19 on the Flat, though he was returning from ten months off when running Gooloogong to a neck over C&D 13 days ago; should go well again provided this doesn't come too soon.
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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

Form: 8615-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five turf wins over 1m4f/1m6f for this yard, but he was much more out than in last year; beaten a very long way on his return from six months off at Chester (1m4f, good) 19 days ago and has enough to prove.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 5

20:37 Newbury

Lusaka

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Latest of his six wins was in clearcut style in this race last year (good to firm) off 1lb higher, making all; running creditably back on turf this season and looks set for a bold show, but all of today's rivals are either in good form too and/or far less exposed.

5/1

4th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

Lusaka

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: John & Rhys Flint

His six wins include two over C&D; no match for No More Bolero when second here (2m1f, good to firm) in April, although he is 5lb better off with that rival; fourth of 12 at Ascot (2m, good) four weeks ago and holds place claims.

9/4

4th

13

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Lusaka

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Scored for the sixth time when making all at Newbury (13.5f, good to firm) off 1lb lower in July and gave it a fair go from the front when second at Bath (2m1f, good to firm; Educator third) three weeks ago; same mark and should make his presence felt.

16/1

Form: 2136-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last September when with Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't been with this yard for long, but he has looked better on Tapeta than on Polytrack thus far.
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6

(11)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Judgementofsolomon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last September when with Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't been with this yard for long, but he has looked better on Tapeta than on Polytrack thus far.

20/1

8th

6

(11)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Judgementofsolomon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last September when with Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't been with this yard for long, but he has looked better on Tapeta than on Polytrack thus far.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Goodwood

Judgementofsolomon

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Chris Gordon

2-11 for Sir Mark Prescott, including 2m1f win at Pontefract (good to firm; 3lb higher today) last September in first-time cheekpieces; sold for 90,000gns in October and his only run over hurdles was a modest one in March; cheekpieces absent that day and in this race; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 247-75 C BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut here (1m3f) just over a year ago, but hasn't built on it and didn't appear to quite see out the trip when behind three of these in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 13 days ago; blinkers are given a go this time.
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5th

1

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Caprelo

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Progressed well in 2025 when a dual C&D winner; shaped encouragingly after six months off when fourth of five in 2m Goodwood handicap on his return in May; sort to do well again this season, so he's a big player eased 1lb.

6/1

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

Form: 540-71 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Was having his second start back from a break when getting up to beat Capone by a neck in a steadily run race over C&D 13 days ago, with Kingdom Of Stars and Caprelo further behind; seemed to win with a bit more in hand than the margin would suggest and respected up just 2lb.
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6th

6

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Gooloogong

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Resumed with C&D success and backed it up with a solid fourth of 13 over C&D later in May; ought to be in the shake-up off the same mark.

5/1

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

Form: 2406-5 CD

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.
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8th

1

(10)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Pearce

Three 2m wins on AW in the first half of last year; last success was off 4lb higher but the wheels have come off since the autumn and he was tailed off at Kempton (after another wind op) last month; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival.

12/1

9

(6)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.

11/1

10th

9

(6)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.

11/1

50/1

Form: 87/00-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best known as a soft-ground hurdler these days and ran well on a few occasions in that sphere during the winter; has only beaten one rival in three starts on the AW, though, so best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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3rd

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:28 Cartmel

Ghasham

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sam England

An infrequent winner but got off the mark over fences, after two placed efforts, at Hexham (1m7f, good) 15 days ago; cannot be dismissed while in this mood.

3/1

1st

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:55 Hexham

Ghasham

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Encouraging start to chasing career, keeping on behind a subsequent winner over C&D before finishing closer still at Cartmel latest (2m1f, good); this would be no stronger than either race, and mark still unchanged.

11/8

2nd

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Ghasham

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sam England

Flat/hurdle winner who left Dan Skelton for 4,400gns; finished a clear second at Hexham (1m7f, good to soft; effective on good) on stable/chase debut and the revitalised winner has struck again since; gets in here off the same mark.

11/4

Form: 52195- CD

Last run: 160 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.
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11

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Kissininthebackrow

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.

16/1

4th

11

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Kissininthebackrow

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.

16/1

8th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Warwick

Kissininthebackrow

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat stayer who displayed promise in two of the three maiden hurdles she contested last season; not obviously well treated for this handicap hurdle debut but the step up in trip ought to suit.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.20
Straight Forecast £39.64
Tricast £146.45
Trifecta £197.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gooloogong

POSTDATA:

Cinnodin

SPOTLIGHT:

Orchestra

D Express:

Capone

The Star:

Kingdom Of Stars

The Times:

Caprelo

NEWMARKET:

Abraaj

Telegraph:

Gooloogong

The Sun:

Gooloogong

Daily Record:

Gooloogong

The Guardian:

Cinnodin

Daily Mail:

Cinnodin

TOPSPEED:

Orchestra

Daily Mirror:

Capone