September 06 / 15.45 Kempton (AW)

15.45

Standard To Slow

Unibet London Sprint Series Final Handicap (Series Final – Qualified horses Only)

  • Prize money: £41232
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Unibet London Sprint Series Final Handicap (Series Final – Qualified horses Only)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -93170 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.
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6th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

These conditions bring out the best in him and was taking his C&D record to 4-6 when finishing with a flourish to win a strong handicap last month; remains capable of further progress and although he has something to find at the weights, a bigger concern is the prospect of a tactical event.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

4/1

27

(20)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Drama

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Capable off this mark and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); all his best form has come on AW though and nothing in his turf record suggests he's the answer.

22/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 983105 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Looked good when winning over C&D in June; struggled in a hot race at Newmarket the following month but only fifth at Newcastle last time and others may have his measure in this field.
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2nd

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Leadenhall Street

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning over C&D in June; struggled in a hot race at Newmarket the following month but only fifth at Newcastle last time and others may have his measure in this field.

10/1

8

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leadenhall Street

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning at Southwell on his handicap debut in February (6f); form then levelled off until he ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap at Kempton in June (well backed); stiff task at Newmarket six weeks ago and the return to AW is in his favour.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 221649 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Four runs on AW have yielded a win, two seconds (one over C&D) and a close fourth at Newcastle in June (peak RPR); races off the same mark, well drawn and no reason why he wouldn't be bang there once again.
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5th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aramram

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive handicapper last year; took form to a new level with a Listed win at Doncaster on his seasonal return and performed to a similar level when second in the Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket in April; Group 1 company was too much to handle at Royal Ascot and a mighty performance will be needed to defy his big weight back in a handicap (12lb higher than for his narrow Ascot win last October).

9/1

15th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aramram

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Last season concluded with C&D handicap win (soft); better than ever this year with a Listed win (6f, good to soft) and Group 3 second (6f, good) and another solid run when fifth of 13 in Group 2 at York (6f, good) last time; however, his form needs to go to another new level today.

40/1

5th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Steadily progressive over 6f, mostly in handicaps prior to showing bigger things this season by bagging Listed honours at Doncaster (good to soft) and finishing a good second in Group 3 at Newmarket (good); at the top of his form and may rate higher still; in the mix.

9/1

12/1

Form: 119305 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fine start for his new yard, winning a Chelmsford handicap in June in good style and following up off the same mark at Lingfield four days later; also ran a cracker at Ascot in July (5f, good to firm) but his form has dipped on his last two starts; return to AW can help and a change of headgear is another possible source of improvement.
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3rd

4

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Mesaafi

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

In good form at Windsor early in the summer but a couple of below-par efforts since, including back there; wants a proper test over an easy 5f and will need to bounce back to his best off this mark.

6/1

11th

11

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Ended a losing sequence over 5f here in June; not at his best when beating just two in 5f Ascot handicap 16 days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this track.

14/1

13th

16

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Mesaafi

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ross Burdon

Well drawn when third in this race 12 months ago and he is 5lb lower this time around; arrives on the back of some good runs and another big run is expected.

12/1

12/1

Form: 801125 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Back on the up this summer, winning Class 4 handicaps at Windsor and Newbury (both 6f, good) before two good efforts in Racing League handicaps; unlikely she'll be able to dominate here though and minor money perhaps her best hope.
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7th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Tulip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Previous C&D winner but has not fired in three turf runs this year; back on her last winning mark and needs to rediscover her best form.

8/1

8th

5

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Heather Main

All three wins have been over 6f; hasn't fired on either of her starts this year but well handicapped if she can return to form.

5/1

6th

7

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Tiger Tulip

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Heather Main

Raced on unfavoured part of the track and eased once beaten at Goodwood two days ago on seasonal debut (effort best forgiven); can enter calculations on plenty of 2025 form, including a May success (beat Strike) over C&D.

10/1

25/1

Form: 265670 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D win off a 1lb higher mark in March; good second at Chester in May when rated 6lb higher; penultimate run better than the bare figures suggest but he turned in a lacklustre display in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; drawn widest and others appeal more.
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6th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Supreme King

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Likeably consistent this season and last week's fifth at Chester was no backward step, as he was close up despite being dropped in from a bad draw; usually ridden handier; never won off a mark this high but respected; goes on all ground.

4/1

5th

14

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Supreme King

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Series of good runs this year, most recently a dominant success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; that wasn't far off his very best and he's one to consider up 4lb.

8/1

1st

7

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Won a Class 5 over C&D (soft) in June and followed that with three runner-up finishes; beaten favourite at Goodwood a fortnight ago but he was racing away from the main action and shaped as though still in top form; Oisin Murphy retains the ride; solid claims.

11/4

Form: 14-145 CD

Last run: 87 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
6f win on 2yo debut; showed her effectiveness fresh when winning a fillies' handicap over C&D in May but no progress in next two runs; an 87-day break looks a good move but Aramram looks a likelier type for the yard.
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7th

9

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Persian Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

6f win on 2yo debut; showed her effectiveness fresh when winning a fillies' handicap over C&D in May but no progress in next two runs; an 87-day break looks a good move but Aramram looks a likelier type for the yard.

10/1

6

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Persian Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

The winner of two of her four starts, recording her peak RPR when winning a fillies' handicap over C&D last month; another solid effort in a good Haydock handicap 18 days ago; could yet have further progress in her.

5/1

3

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Persian Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won on debut at Newbury (6f, soft) last September before lesser run at Salisbury (6f, heavy); made it 2-3 when making all in Kempton handicap (6f, AW) this month; had just a neck to spare last time but is only 2lb higher here and there's every chance she'll continue to progress.

11/2

8/1

Form: 362694 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
A long time has passed since she last won but she's a grand campaigner and has run several fine races in defeat this year, including at Wolverhampton last month when poorly drawn; each-way shout.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

Form: 631315 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Prolific AW winner; fourth to Drama in this race 12 months ago when rated 4lb lower; showed he could get the job done on turf when making all in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month; not so good at Goodwood 13 days ago and others appeal more this time.
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3rd

11

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Intervention

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.

33/1

15th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Intervention

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.

40/1

7th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Intervention

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.

25/1

10/1

Form: 122 CD

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 16-1 surprise when winning a C&D novice in April; good runs under a penalty in novice events back here and at Salisbury since (both 7f); not an obvious handicap blot now dropped back in trip.
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5th

2

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

Dr Strangelove

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oliver Cole

Two wins as a 3yo, the latter a C&D handicap off 1lb lower last October; good runs in defeat on his last two starts (7f, soft and good to firm); should make another bold bid.

4/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Dr Strangelove

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Oliver Cole

Both wins have been over 6f, the most recent at Salisbury (good) in October off a 1lb lower mark than today's, but he went over today's trip at Goodwood (soft) last month; likely has quicker ground conditions today but has good claims.

2/1

Form: 711795 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of lesser events on turf in midsummer; creditable effort at Newmarket two weeks ago but this C&D winner has more on his plate at this level.
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8th

9

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get.

10/1

6th

1

(13)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Expert Agent

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since.

20/1

4th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

Form: -31017 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; 4-8 on AW with a record of 231 at Kempton (the win over this trip); drawn wide when below his best at Chester last time; likely to face competition for the lead in this field.
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9th

1

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Abbey Heights

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Prominent racer with a 4-9 strike-rate on AW; lacklustre run at Kempton six weeks ago but in a strong race; down in class but the widest stall isn't ideal.

6/1

12th

4

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Abbey Heights

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Prominent racer; 4-8 on AW with a record of 231 at Kempton (the win over this trip); drawn wide when below his best at Chester last time; likely to face competition for the lead in this field.

10/1

7th

1

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

20:25 Chester

Abbey Heights

9st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it 4-8 on the AW when making most at Wolverhampton early last week; stall 7 isn't ideal for a front-runner under the penalty, especially one who's having a first run at shy of 6f and boasts a patchy record on turf; bit to overcome.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.80
Straight Forecast £14.87
Tricast £28.85
Trifecta £37.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aramram

LAMBOURN:

Dr Strangelove

TOPSPEED:

Aramis Grey

Telegraph:

Leadenhall Street

RP RATINGS:

Tiger Tulip

D Express:

Drama

The Star:

Intervention

The Times:

Dr Strangelove

Daily Record:

Dr Strangelove

The Guardian:

Aramram

Daily Mail:

Aramram

Daily Mirror:

Aramram

POSTDATA:

Aramis Grey

NEWMARKET:

Aramis Grey