July 03 / 19.33 Kempton (AW)

19.33

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots/Sprint Series Qual’) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots/Sprint Series Qual’) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 071-07 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a C&D novice last November but that was a weak event and he's been well beaten at big odds in two handicaps this year; others are safer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Iconic Times

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Wins for Heather Main came at Kempton; not at his best for this yard, including back to sprinting last time after a spell over further, and isn't obviously fancied from the outside stall.

14/1

9th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Iconic Times

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins have come at Kempton (6f, Polytrack), but he has mainly been racing over further this year; quiet in first two starts for this yard (1m/7f) and although the return to this trip may suit and he drops into a Class 6 for the first time, others are more compelling.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Iconic Times

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Two wins for Heather Main came over 6f and he hasn't always convinced over this trip; never involved for his new yard last time, when trying 1m for the first time, and needs much more into a stronger handicap.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -23013 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a C&D handicap in May and ran to a similar level when third of ten at Lingfield four weeks ago; more appealing than many.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in July but well held in five starts since, including two back here; needs a resurgence.

16/1

7th

4

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Dunne

In good form earlier this year, with 6f wins at Kempton and on this track (beat Master Dandy) in July but little since, including over C&D; reunited with Jack Doughty (won on him at Kempton) but turnaround a must.

12/1

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Dual AW winner, including C&D in May, but he's not threatened in three starts since winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in July; did run on from the rear when fifth of 12 at the latter track (also 6f) on Saturday, though; can take a big grip but not discounted.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4428-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Low-key seasonal/handicap debut at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last month; Hector Crouch replaces a 7lb claimer and he's well drawn back at 6f so there are grounds for expecting better.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Silca Bay

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All three wins have came at Kempton AW (7f/1m); caught out wide and was found to have an irregular heartbeat after finishing last back there last time; may be best to wait until he returns to the Sunbury venue.

20/1

14th

8

(14)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Silca Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Done well since cheekpieces went on, winning three round here last autumn, latterly off 4lb lower; solid comeback behind Mr Baloo a month ago but has to prove this mark within range and stall 14 isn't ideal for a prominent-racer.

8/1

4/1

Form: -16044 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at Chelmsford in January; not so good in two handicaps later that month, after which he was gelded; he has returned from a break with two improved showings in 5f handicaps, meeting trouble at a crucial stage at Windsor 17 days ago; returning to 6f should suit and he's more appealing than many.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two AW wins (6f and 5f) from his last five starts and running well on turf too; not beaten far when third of five at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) this month; player if this forecast slower ground is no issue.

11/4

3rd

2

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won twice on turf last year (as well as once on AW) and he has continued on an upward curve in 2026, winning for the third time this season when making all at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; that was his first success at this trip and there could be more to come at 5f; 6lb rise demands progress though.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won twice on the AW this year, the most recent from a 2lb lower mark at Kempton (6f); creditable third on turf at Leicester (6f, good; 3-1 favourite) last week; how he'll cope with dropping back to 5f (0-4) remains to be seen; isn't discounted.

3/1

8/1

Form: 45-337

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but she had been reliable prior to a lacklustre effort in a Lingfield handicap 30 days ago (6f, good); she's undergone wind surgery since so a return to form would be no surprise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:12 Ayr

Pouting

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Wouldn't settle on her final start for Richard Hughes, so any benefits of the preceding wind surgery remain undetermined; sold for 14,000gns since; out of a 7.5f winner, but hasn't shaped as if in need of further than sprint trips this term.

14/1

5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:33 Kempton (AW)

Pouting

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Nine-race maiden but she had been reliable prior to a lacklustre effort in a Lingfield handicap 30 days ago (6f, good); she's undergone wind surgery since so a return to form would be no surprise.

8/1

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:15 Lingfield

Pouting

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Yet to win in eight starts and beaten at short odds on her last two; has shown clear winning potential though and she's one to be interested in back in handicap company.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5-3589 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
6f Polytrack winner at two; below her best in fast-ground handicaps the last twice (tried in cheekpieces and blinkers) and now wears a hood and tongue-tie; not a solid option.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

3

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Fiorella Princess

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Still 5lb higher than for her last win but she has been running with credit on AW for new trainer in recent starts; others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

1

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Her record at Chelmsford reads 1223; her latest third was a well-beaten one, however, and more minor money may be her best hope.

10/1

3rd

6

(5)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Good effort when second over C&D last month, her third run for this stable; not quite so good at Lingfield last time but the return of the tongue-tie could give her a lift.

10/1

Form: -34156 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden in February; only midfield in two handicaps since and he's drawn out wide tonight.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Back to winning ways at Southwell last October, his second run for this yard, when coming from off the pace to win a 6f Class 6 in good style; runner-up at Wolverhampton two days later but two runs since haven't been quite so good; others appeal more.

12/1

1

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Baker

Returned to form on his second start for this stable to beat ten rivals to win at Southwell (6f, AW) a week go and backed that up two days later with another good run under a penalty at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) to finish second of 11; drop to 5f is a bit of a concern.

7/4

5

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Won a 6f maiden at Kempton in February for Phil McEntee; struggled in handicaps initially, including on stable debut 16 days ago, but he was back in form with a game come-from-behind win at Southwell on Thursday; the front two were clear there and he's one to take seriously despite his penalty.

6/4

8th
6 (7)
Suzuka

3/1

Form: 54-66

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Her novice runs threatened better and although she was only in midfield on her handicap debut at Goodwood three weeks ago, she was caught out wide and not seen to best effect; still has time to deliver an improved showing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Suzuka

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

8.6f winner at Wolverhampton on her final start for Roger Varian; two modest efforts for her new yard last month; something to prove for now.

12/1

10th

5

(11)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Suzuka

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Ended time with Roger Varian with a breakthrough success over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton but well beaten over that same C&D on her first outing for new connections; back down in trip.

10/1

3

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suzuka

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Free-going filly; consistent rather than progressive but she's edging down the weights and has been running respectably at a modest level; this is her first run in 0-60 company and she should make a bold bid.

3/1

25/1

Form: 3456

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far at Chelmsford on his handicap debut three weeks ago (7f) but he was still only sixth of the seven runners; drops back to 6f and has the widest stall; others look safer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Wild Embers

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Has shown promise at up to 7f, including when well backed at Southwell on his penultimate start; low-key run at Kempton four weeks ago, but a 3lb drop enables him to contest 0-55 company and 1m could be in range; betting to guide.

5/1

11th

9

(12)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Wild Embers

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Patchy record but he was well backed at Southwell last month and ran a better race, beaten 2l into fifth of the ten runners (behind Top Biller); tongue-tie added today but he has the widest stall to contend with.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Wild Embers

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: D Donovan

Yet to make his mark in handicaps but he has dropped 8lb as a result and now drops into a 0-60; needs a close market check.

12/1

20/1

Form: 38-697

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hasn't built on her promising 2yo debut at Naas 12 months ago; big prices and well beaten in three runs for John Butler this year, including tried in cheekpieces last month; blinkers are now reached for; only of interest if attracting market support.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:33 Kempton (AW)

Tempest Star

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

Hasn't built on her promising 2yo debut at Naas 12 months ago; big prices and well beaten in three runs for John Butler this year, including tried in cheekpieces last month; blinkers are now reached for; only of interest if attracting market support.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Tempest Star

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Went down only narrowly on her Naas debut (5f, good) for Ger Lyons last July, but not matched that form in four starts since including three for this yard; cheekpieces given a go and only of interest if attracting support.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Yarmouth

Tempest Star

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Ex-Irish filly who has failed to back up debut effort; however, may be capable of improvement back at 5f on handicap debut and second start for new yard; check the betting.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.50
Straight Forecast £36.47
Tricast £233.39
Trifecta £260.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Em Four

POSTDATA:

Ballsgrove Boy

The Times:

Suzuka

Daily Mail:

Pouting

TOPSPEED:

Wild Embers

Telegraph:

Silca Bay

The Guardian:

Suzuka

RP RATINGS:

Em Four

LAMBOURN:

Em Four

Daily Mirror:

Em Four

The Sun:

Em Four

NEWMARKET:

Ballsgrove Boy

D Express:

Ballsgrove Boy

The Star:

Ballsgrove Boy

Daily Record:

Ballsgrove Boy