July 09 / 19.55 Kempton (AW)

19.55

Standard To Slow

Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 333

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Similar form when third in three maiden/novice events (7f) on AW this year; needs to find more to defy this opening mark, but she's a half-sister to some useful winners and has shaped as though this step up in trip should suit; needs a close look.
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1

(8)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Wise Stars

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Rod Millman

Similar form when third in three maiden/novice events (7f) on AW this year; needs to find more to defy this opening mark, but she's a half-sister to some useful winners and has shaped as though this step up in trip should suit; needs a close look.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wise Stars

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Similar RPRs when third in a maiden at Kempton and a Wolverhampton novice (both 7f) this winter; should continue to progress and she holds each-way claims.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wise Stars

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Similar RPRs when third in a maiden at Kempton and a Wolverhampton novice (both 7f) this winter; should continue to progress and she holds each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 8777

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in all four runs including over 1m on recent handicap debut at Ffos Las (11-2); the soft ground may have been an issue in that race but he needs improvement back on AW.
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9th

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Moonlight Bomb

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Has lacked consistency for current stable but is only 1lb higher than when recording an account-opening success on AW in December; fighting chance provided he's back in similar form.

7/1

7th

8

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Moonlight Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Dunlop

13th time lucky when winning a 9.4f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; not so good twice in January and now returns from an 11-week break; Oisin Murphy booked so a better showing would seem likely.

12/1

8th

4

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Moonlight Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ed Dunlop

13th time lucky when justifying support at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month; didn't fire back at that track three weeks ago but his penultimate form has worked out well and he's a player if he can get back near that level.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -31122 C BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 31122 since handicapping and that latest second was a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f; lost right hind shoe) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and he's open to more progress back on Polytrack; big player.
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3

(2)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Kempton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Has form figures of 31122 since handicapping and that latest second was a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f; lost right hind shoe) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and he's open to more progress back on Polytrack; big player.

3/1

2nd

12

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

10st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Spencer

Progressive since handicapping, winning 7f events here and at Kempton this spring; solid second at Bath last time (1m, firm; slowly-run race); could take another step forward back on AW and he has the assistance of a leading amateur; would have more to prove over an extended mile if they go a strong pace

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Bath

I Follow Rivers

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Has proved a different proposition since switching to handicaps following a gelding operation, winning two of his last three starts (all three over 7f on AW); now steps up to a 1m (he's speedily bred) on this return to turf under a penalty, 4lb higher than for last week's Kempton win; respected in his hat-trick attempt.

4/1

Form: 173846 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made all to win on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in February, but he's been generally disappointing since and was a fading sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time; record now stands at 1-9 and this looks tough from a wide draw.
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1

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:13 Lingfield (AW)

Ventura Dream

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made all at Southwell (1m; 16-1) in February and also ran well (third; in first-time cheekpieces) there in April; underwhelming since, particularly on last two starts (both 1m); it's possible that this sharper track could suit.

15/2

14

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Ventura Dream

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Made all for a winning handicap debut over C&D in February and he bettered that form when a good third of 13 in a competitive race back here in April; fairly middling efforts since but he's dropped in the weights and the return here is a plus.

8/1

4

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:12 Yarmouth

Ventura Dream

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Handy sort who made all on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in February; hasn't added to it since, but he has run with credit on occasions and has dropped to a mark just 1lb higher than for his win; shortlisted.

6/1

Form: -14858 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Clearcut win in Newcastle maiden (1m, Tapeta) in January but she's struggled in four handicaps since; still lightly raced and mark is tumbling but she needs a big turnaround.
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10th

10

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Pacifist

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a Newcastle maiden in January; returned to form when beaten a head over this C&D last month but she was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) three weeks ago; up in grade.

18/1

9th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pacifist

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D maiden winner in January; returned to form when beaten a head at Chelmsford last time; has gone back up 2lb; chance.

4/1

4

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Pacifist

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Delivered on earlier promise when winning 1m Newcastle maiden in January but unplaced in all six subsequent handicaps; only beaten about 3l at Wolverhampton (9.4f) recently but still has a fair bit to prove.

12/1

Form: 444-99

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Shaped with some promise in her three juvenile runs but she's finished ninth in two handicaps this season; made some late gains over 7f here last time but she needs improvement back up in trip; hood removed after one use.
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5

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Made it sixth-time lucky over C&D in July and appreciated the return to the AW when fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month with three of these behind (winner has gone in again since); leading player.

3/1

6

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Bear Island

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Posted an improved effort when winning at Kempton (1m, AW) in July but he wasn't in the same form at Ffos Las (1m, good) last month following a 6lb rise; return to AW may help.

9/1

3

(6)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Showed improved form when a well-backed winner from 13 rivals at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago; had nearly 2l to spare and a 6lb rise may not stop him if the return to turf isn't an issue.

9/4

Form: 678-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well held at increasingly big prices in three novice/maiden events (7f/1m) late last year; has been gelded and now goes handicapping but he needs a transformation after 209 days off.
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9th

15

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

Hot Talent

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Mike Murphy

3yo who hasn't shown anything like enough in handicaps; wore cheekpieces last two starts, tailed off on heavy latest, and now tries blinkers.

66/1

15

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

Hot Talent

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Mike Murphy

3yo who hasn't shown anything like enough in handicaps; wore cheekpieces last two starts, tailed off on heavy latest, and now tries blinkers.

66/1

Form: 078-13 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Big improvement after a break and gelding operation when making all on handicap debut at Bath (1m, good) last month; came up a bit short off this revised mark at Ffos Las (1m, soft) but that was another good effort and he still has potential; respected back on AW.
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9th

7

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Echo Of Glory

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over 1m on reappearance at Bath and has run respectably on four of last five outings; no reason why he shouldn't give a good account.

4/1

2

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Echo Of Glory

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made all to make a winning handicap debut at Bath in June (1m, good); not used that as a springboard to better things and he wasn't at his best last time but no doubt he has the ability to feature.

4/1

3

(8)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:38 Beverley

Echo Of Glory

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Resumed with 1m victory at Bath in June and largely in good form since, fifth of eight in 1m2f Ffos Las handicap 26 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

4/1

Form: 50-279

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack) in January but he's finished in rear in handicaps at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Newbury (1m2f) since; still unexposed but he needs a much more dynamic effort on this drop back in trip.
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6th

5

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Rorys Gold

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Placed once in six starts for Paul Attwater with his best efforts coming on the AW; picked up for 1,000gns in March and drops in trip on stable debut after 11 months off; market informative.

25/1

9

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Rorys Gold

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Paul Attwater

Runner-up in a Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack) in January but he's finished in rear in handicaps at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Newbury (1m2f) since; still unexposed but he needs a much more dynamic effort on this drop back in trip.

20/1

9th

6

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Rorys Gold

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Promise in a couple of AW maidens, notably second of nine at Lingfield (1m) in January; never threatened at Wolverhampton on his handicap debut three weeks ago; improvement essential now making his turf debut.

25/1

Form: 98-673

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Mixed form in his five starts but he found improvement when third in a Yarmouth handicap (1m, good to firm) last month; this is a deeper race back on AW but has possibilities if he can build on that last run.
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6th

3

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Knight

Three third-placed finishes on quick turf (1m) and AW (9.5f) last term but finished the year tamely and wind surgery didn't improve matters in two starts last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Le Pelerin

9st 7lb

J: Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

T: William Knight

Maiden (0-11); twice placed on AW, including when third to Serious Look at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 10-1) last October; less effective since - eased 5lb in the weights - but could draw benefit from his Yarmouth comeback run (first outing since wind surgery).

16/1

11th

3

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Ten-race maiden who ended 2025 with two heavy defeats; subsequent wind operation could help but he returns in a competitive race for the grade.

14/1

20/1

Form: 646

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has a smart pedigree but he didn't achieve much in maidens, which included an odds-on defeat on debut; left Harry Charlton for 12,000gns in May; still early days and now goes handicapping but he's drawn out wide and this is competitive after a break.
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5th

8

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Papa Oscar

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Clare Hobson

Became disappointing on the Flat and has struggled on both hurdling starts.

150/1

6th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:47 Huntingdon

Papa Oscar

10st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Poor maiden on the Flat and pulled up on hurdles debut over C&D in January when 400-1.

100/1

16

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:58 Huntingdon

Papa Oscar

10st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Doesn't always settle or stay 1m on the Flat (failed to again latest); uncertain he'll last even this sharp 2m over hurdles; hood back.

125/1

Form: 667

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well held at biggish prices in three maidens, most recently on stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; this is more realistic on handicap debut but she needs to show a lot more back up in trip.
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12

(10)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Celestial Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Well held at biggish prices in three maidens, most recently on stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; this is more realistic on handicap debut but she needs to show a lot more back up in trip.

25/1

7th

9

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Celestial Odyssey

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Only beat one rival home in two starts for Ed Bethell last month (1m, AW and 1m2f, good to firm); sold for 2,600gns this month; bred for further and best watched on stable debut.

20/1

6th

10

(5)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Celestial Odyssey

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

Ulysses filly; only sixth of seven, beaten about 6l, in 1m AW maiden at Newcastle having been easy to back; however, may do better with the outing/experience under her belt.

20/1

Form: 091-24 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Comfortable win with hood removed on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in December; held in two runs since but his second at Wolverhampton was a creditable effort and he ran into a major improver at Chelmsford (1m2f) last month; drawn widest of all but he still has potential and is not ruled out back in trip.
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2nd

1

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harryella

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive sort who bids for a hat-trick under a 6lb penalty after two wins at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack); finished runner-up here (8.6f,) in March and hard to dismiss in his current mood.

13/8

1st

2

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Harryella

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Generally progressive gelding who made it 2-5 in handicaps when surging clear over C&D 13 days ago; up 8lb but he still looks feasibly treated and is a major player again for in-form yard.

11/10

1st

6

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Harryella

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Comfortable win with hood removed on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in December; held in his three runs since but his second at Wolverhampton was a creditable effort in March and he was drawn widest when sixth of 14 at Kempton last time; holds major claims.

15/8

Form: 867

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l or more in his three qualifying runs (6f/7f), but he has a good pedigree and it wouldn't be a surprise if he showed a lot more upped in trip on this handicap debut; needs watching in market.
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3rd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Progressive on the Flat last year; tailed off on hurdle debut at Stratford last month before 32l third over this C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago, behind two useful sorts; this race should take a lot less winning.

13/2

3rd

9

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

14:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

3-13 on the Flat for George Boughey, the latest win gained in October (2m, AW; RPR 78), but struggled (albeit on soft ground) when making stable/hurdle debut against own age group last month.

33/1

4th

2

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Both Of Us

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

His autumn progress on the Flat for George Boughey came at an ordinary level but he won three times (1m4f/2m) and there's every chance he'll make a hurdler; not ruled out on first run since changing hands for 20,000gns.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £11.39
Tricast £70.46
Trifecta £116.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

I Follow Rivers

LAMBOURN:

Echo Of Glory

The Guardian:

Harryella

D Express:

Moonlight Bomb

The Sun:

Echo Of Glory

The Star:

Echo Of Glory

RP RATINGS:

I Follow Rivers

POSTDATA:

I Follow Rivers

NEWMARKET:

I Follow Rivers

The Times:

I Follow Rivers

Telegraph:

I Follow Rivers

Daily Mail:

I Follow Rivers

Daily Record:

I Follow Rivers

Daily Mirror:

Harryella