August 20 / 18.50 Kempton (AW)

18.50

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 682

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on first two starts but he posted a much improved effort when just denied at Chelmsford (1m, AW) 13 days ago, albeit aided by the run of the race; makes his handicap debut for last year's winning yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:13 Epsom

Loblolly

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: S Woods

Yet to add to his 7f AW 2yo win but has performed well in four handicaps since returned to turf in May, most recently when seventh of 19 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; in calmer waters here and could be a threat if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

4/1

7th

15

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Loblolly

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Twice finished third behind Law Court and The Joker at Sandown (1m/1m1f, good) then finished fourth of eight there (1m2f, good to firm); he's raced ten times, with one win, and improvement is needed in this hot contest.

33/1

4th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: S Woods

Sole win came on AW last September but best form when taking minor honours in 1m/1m1f handicaps here (good) on last two outings; made most last time and looks well worth a go at 1m2f for yard among the winners.

11/2

Form: 64238

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-5; shaped well when running on for third of five at Chester (7f) on his handicap debut last month, and a heavy-ground defeat at Goodwood since is probably worth forgiving; the step up to 1m could suit and the return to AW is no problem (runner-up here in June).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Steel Drum

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Six-race maiden; runner-up at Kempton (7f novice, AW) in June, and third of five at Chester (7f nursery, good) a few weeks later; latest run was disappointing (last of four) and it is slightly disconcerting to see him drop into a seller in hastily applied blinkers; bit to prove.

4/1

2

(1)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Steel Drum

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

0-5; shaped well when running on for third of five at Chester (7f) on his handicap debut last month, and a heavy-ground defeat at Goodwood since is probably worth forgiving; the step up to 1m could suit and the return to AW is no problem (runner-up here in June).

13/8

10

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Steel Drum

8st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Now 0-4 but he sat in last of five when third to Sir Albert and Champion Island last time at Chester (7f, good) and was closing on the front two late on; he could easily finish to some effect and make his presence felt if they go hard here.

16/1

Form: 06253

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Second of eight at Chester (6f) in May but he's been below his best in two starts since being gelded, including in a seller at Musselburgh (7f; first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago; blinkers now tried on his first attempt over 1m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Going Commando

8st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has shown ability but remains winless after seven attempts and it would be a shock if his first win is registered in this warm contest.

66/1

5th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

13:05 Chester

Going Commando

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Creditable second over C&D (good) in May but not in the same form again since, including when beaten in plating company two starts ago, and needs to up his game; refitted cheekpieces the headgear of choice today.

7/1

3

(3)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Going Commando

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Second of eight at Chester (6f) in May but he's been below his best in two starts since being gelded, including in a seller at Musselburgh (7f; first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago; blinkers now tried on his first attempt over 1m.

5/1

Form: 5533

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for third at Doncaster (5f) on final qualifying run and again shaped well when third of seven on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f) 11 days ago, keeping on after getting outpaced; step up to 1m could suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:44 Newmarket (July)

Royal Bodyguard

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Michael Bell

Sometimes races a bit too freely but ran well before fading into fourth over C&D (good) in June and returns here after keeping on well for second in tactical race at Ffos Las (1m, good) ten days ago; still on a workable mark; might be the answer.

9/2

2nd

4

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Ffos Las

Royal Bodyguard

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Sometimes races a bit too freely but ran well before fading into fourth of ten at Newmarket (1m, good) in June and is now 3lb lower than when placed at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May; good chance.

100/30

4th

2

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newmarket (July)

Royal Bodyguard

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Nursery winner at 1m; another good effort when third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) before perhaps unsuited by soft ground at Lingfield; enters the equation.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.60
Straight Forecast £6.40
Trifecta £20.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Loblolly

SPOTLIGHT:

Steel Drum

The Guardian:

Royal Bodyguard

The Sun:

Going Commando

NEWMARKET:

Loblolly

Telegraph:

Loblolly

Daily Mail:

Loblolly

Daily Record:

Loblolly

POSTDATA:

Steel Drum

The Times:

Steel Drum

Daily Mirror:

Steel Drum

D Express:

Royal Bodyguard

The Star:

Royal Bodyguard