August 13 / 19.45 Kempton (AW)

19.45

Standard To Slow

Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series And London Mile Series Qual)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series And London Mile Series Qual)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 54-312 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo and her second at Newbury last time was no backwards step given the all-the-way winner stole a march on her; could be the answer moving up to 1m for the first time (looks sure to suit).
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1st

18

(19)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Maybe Not

8st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ralph Beckett

Three wins last June-September (7f-1m) along with 1l second of 18 in a fillies' handicap here (7f, good to firm), and she's better than she showed at Newmarket (1m, good) on her final outing last season; this lightly raced 4yo is in excellent hands to continue to progress and she's one to consider.

11/1

1

(4)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:08 Newmarket

Maybe Not

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Campaigned mostly at about 7f but she's 1-1 over 1m; has form figures of 12121 (on turf/AW) since switched to handicaps, rallying at Southwell most recently; ran well at York Ebor festival the time before; solid.

5/2

1st

6

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Maybe Not

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Both AW runs have been at Kempton and after winning there last month (1m) she ran a cracker in defeat back over 7f at York, finishing second of 18; only 2lb higher than for that Class 2 effort and she's an uncomplicated filly who has to go well.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -43212 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved RPR each of his six starts and the horse who beat him at Hamilton last time has won since; solid claims if taking to Polytrack.
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3rd

10

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

A War Eagle

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in April on second stable start; respectable efforts when fifth on his next two outings but he needs something extra today and is unproven on slow ground.

40/1

5th

9

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

A War Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 12-796

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Picked up for 95,000gns following good run of form last summer/autumn; gelded; RPRs heading in right direction for new yard but it was a very low starting point and he has a way to go; steps up to 1m wearing same headgear as last time.
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11th

9

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

North View

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

7f winner on the AW early in the year but seems to have lost his form and finished last at Yarmouth two weeks ago; fair bit to prove.

20/1

6th

4

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

11:30 Yarmouth

North View

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Dual turf winner who scored on AW at Chelmsford (7f) in January but he's been well held back in this sphere in last two starts; now 2lb lower than for his last success but he needs to get back on track; cheekpieces reapplied.

14/1

7th

8

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

North View

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Produced a strong finish to win a competitive 7f handicap here as a 3yo; first win since when making a successful stable debut at Chelmsford in January (7f); in and out since but he's on a winning mark and the ability is there if things pan out favourably.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -10615 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won three of his last four starts on AW (two came over C&D) and should appreciate returning to an artificial surface having finished behind A War Eagle on turf last time; an inside stall for this prominent racer and Oisin Murphy riding are further positives.
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1st

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Ran well in fourth at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) two starts ago then failed to settle when well beaten at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time; he has some versatility trip-wise, having won over C&D last March, and he's capable of making an impact back down in distance.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

King Of Fury

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Three AW wins, the latest by a neck at Kempton (1m; from 4lb higher) this time last year; yet to win on turf (0-13), but did finish one place ahead of Yermanthere at Carlisle (1m1f, soft; 5-1) ten days ago; that form was boosted when third-placed Star Cast won easily at Chester on Saturday.

7/1

4th

5

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

King Of Fury

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Triple AW winner who failed to get home, having raced too freely, over 1m2f in that sphere last time (still ran respectably); 0-12 on turf but was a good second off 6lb higher in last attempt; not ruled out.

15/2

25/1

Form: -41070 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made winning handicap debut on second start for this yard in February (off this mark over C&D; 22-1); has looked a hard ride since, most recently when stepped up to 1m3f here seven weeks ago; jury's out for now; drawn widest; has undergone wind surgery; tongue-tie retained.
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7th

4

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Zoffandia

10st 11lb

J: Mr Louis Burke

T: Keiran Burke

Up and down on AW since these aids were fitted at the start of 2026, winning at Kempton and back to form after a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up at Lingfield in May (both 1m); no good thing to improve on poor efforts in two previous turf handicaps last year.

8/1

2nd

2

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Zoffandia

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Responded well to the fitting of a visor when winning easily on his Kempton return (1m, Polytrack) in February, but twice disappointing since and still 7lb higher; enough to prove.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Zoffandia

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Very disappointing when last of five behind City Of God in a Chelmsford seller (1m, Polytrack; 4-7) last time but perhaps the run came too soon after gaining second C&D success eight days earlier; a player if bouncing back.

6/1

Form: 2-4879 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner but hasn't scored for nearly three years; low-key return from latest spell in UAE and finished weakly over 1m2f last time; much safer elsewhere.
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4th

5

(9)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

First View

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Three of his four wins have come over 1m here and is 10lb lower than when landing the London Mile Series Final three years ago, but 0-14 since; plenty to prove, not least stamina.

8/1

6th

1

(1)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

First View

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Triple C&D winner but hasn't scored for nearly three years; low-key return from latest spell in UAE and finished weakly over 1m2f last time; much safer elsewhere.

10/1

14/1

Form: 212008 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All four wins achieved in the first three months of 2025 (Tapeta/Polytrack; 7f-8.6f); soundly beaten of late, including when tackling 1m2f again latest; tough task to try and bounce back in a race as competitive as this; Jim Crowley 20% (12-60) for the yard.
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7th

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Kitaro Kich

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-10 on turf and he's been well beaten in his two races here; turf mark is 12lb below AW figure and he should have come on since his recent, creditable reappearance, but others are more persuasive.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Ran well over C&D last October and he was well backed when winning over 7f back here five days later; below his best at Chelmsford one day later; history doesn't suggest coming back from a break is the time to catch him.

10/1

3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

Form: 841-20 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Progressed to win 7f maiden here in the autumn and reappeared with good second in 1m handicap at Southwell; raced wide when soundly beaten in hotter race next time; drawn one off the rail on this occasion; cheekpieces return.
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11

(9)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Loch Leven

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ollie Sangster

7f AW winner 12 months ago; subsequent handicap defeats suggest she is vulnerable in this competitive event.

20/1

8th

11

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Loch Leven

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ollie Sangster

Progressed to win 7f maiden here in the autumn and reappeared with good second in 1m handicap at Southwell; raced wide when soundly beaten in hotter race next time; drawn one off the rail on this occasion; cheekpieces return.

12/1

12th

11

(9)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Loch Leven

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Ties in with two of today's rivals, having beaten Transparent in Kempton maiden (7f) on final 2yo start then run well behind Immediate Effect in C&D handicap on reappearance; enters the reckoning.

10/1

Form: 210-57

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
It took her nine starts to win in Ireland (did run in Group company a couple of times); twice backed out of contention having made running/disputed lead for new yard this time around (both 1m); watching brief advised on AW debut.
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9th

7

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Finsceal Luas

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

It took her nine starts to win in Ireland (did run in Group company a couple of times); twice backed out of contention having made running/disputed lead for new yard this time around (both 1m); watching brief advised on AW debut.

16/1

25/1

Form: 5-1009 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden win was achieved here (over 7f) but she can't be fancied on what we've seen in 1m/1m2f turf handicaps; drawn wider than ideal.
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2nd

11

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Emery Down

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

Successful in 7f AW maiden in May 2025 for previous yard; has see-sawed in handicaps since but has been back in better form over 1m off a reduced mark of late and the return to 7f should suit; thereabouts.

8/1

4th

6

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Emery Down

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Ryan

Record of 0-11 in handicaps since AW maiden win; however, steadily heading back in the right direction for new yard, fourth at Yarmouth (1m) most recently; possibilities off reduced mark.

9/2

11th
12 (10)
Equion

20/1

Form: 123-66 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Should come on plenty for Haydock return but might be vulnerable to younger legs in this 0-80 contest; finished last sole start on Polytrack (and won on Tapeta next time).
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9th

8

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Equion

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Equion

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling.

6/1

Form: 636751 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Wins (all on Polytrack over 7f or 1m) achieved at odds of 20-1, 9-1, 11-2 and 11-1, with Tyler Heard getting a good tune out of him over C&D 41 days ago (narrow personal best); 4lb rise not insurmountable.
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9th

3

(10)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Seems equally effective over 7f or 1m; back on a mark he can win off and was noted doing some nice late work in race he'd won the previous year over the shorter trip of 7f last time; draw for this prominent racer could have been kinder.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual C&D winner who recorded another good C&D effort when third of 12 just before Christmas; not in the same form when fifth of six over 1m here nine days later but he's capable of bouncing back.

7/2

9

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

All four wins on Polytrack including two over C&D, the latest in July; again ran well when second of 12 at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago, but he has an awkward draw.

9/2

25/1

Form: 03-500

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in three starts for this yard and hopes pinned on return to AW sparking something back over further; tongue-tie retained, visor replaces cheekpieces.
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13th

8

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Purefoy

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Failed to beat a rival in three starts for this yard and hopes pinned on return to AW sparking something back over further; tongue-tie retained, visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

Purefoy

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: George Baker

Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last April but he's generally struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton when last seen in May; now 13lb lower than for his win but he needs a big turnaround after wind surgery.

20/1

2

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Purefoy

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole success came on handicap debut on Lingfield AW in April last year when trained by Andrew Balding; form tailed off subsequently and sold for 8,000gns in October; inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when last of five over C&D 13 days ago; first-time tongue-tie now applied alongside usual cheekpieces; hard to fancy.

8/1

Non-runners

Shes A Warrior

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £18.87
Tricast £428.88
Trifecta £525.70

Selections

The Times:

A War Eagle

SPOTLIGHT:

Maybe Not

POSTDATA:

King Of Fury

RP RATINGS:

First View

D Express:

She's A Warrior

Telegraph:

North View

Daily Record:

Rey De La Batalla

The Sun:

A War Eagle

The Star:

A War Eagle

The Guardian:

Maybe Not

Daily Mirror:

Maybe Not

Daily Mail:

King Of Fury

NEWMARKET:

First View