September 15 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet 40,000+ Live Streamed Events Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Unibet 40,000+ Live Streamed Events Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 062319 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well held in higher grade last time when bidding for a Windsor (1m) double; bit to prove back on AW, which makes him a similar type to Optimatum.
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7

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Radical Design

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Has done well since dropping to 1m, winning at Windsor (good) in August and at Kempton (AW) last month, with his modest effort at the former track in between probably down to the good to firm ground; only 3lb higher and shouldn't be far away.

7/2

1st

9

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Radical Design

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Well held in higher grade last time when bidding for a Windsor (1m) double; bit to prove back on AW, which makes him a similar type to Optimatum.

12/1

11

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Radical Design

8st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Has raced as far as 1m6f but it was over C&D when shedding his maiden status in comfortable fashion ten days ago (good; raced prominently before ridden out); 2lb well in even with the penalty and no doubt has more to offer.

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 8-8232 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; record of 232 since handicapping includes a creditable effort over C&D; ran well at Brighton most recently; he's showing clear signs that his turn is near.
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10th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dragonflame

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-10; runner-up three times for Brian Meehan (1m-1m2f, including AW) but last of nine at Haydock (1m2f) on sole start for Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay; nice pedigree - cost 250,000euros as a yearling - so this trainer could work her magic; monitor only.

28/1

9th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Dragonflame

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Nine-race maiden who ended last term with two poor shows, with blinkers given a go on final outing; subsequently left Brian Meehan for 15,000gns in October; has a piece of 1m2f form, but below form on his only start on softer than good and non-runner for old yard when the ground was testing.

20/1

3

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dragonflame

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

0-8 and didn't run very well at Bath (1m2f, good to firm) eight days ago, but placed in his first four handicaps including in both starts over C&D; shortlisted back here with blinkers given a go.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 0-2557

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record is just 1-8, the win over 7f on AW; has shaped as if 1m is worth exploring but failed to get home when upped to this trip last time; something to prove.
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8th

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joseph Parr

Both wins have been on AW (7f/1m) but she's struggled since scoring at Chelmsford (1m) last autumn and needs a major revival.

33/1

8th

8

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Dual AW winner (7f/1m), most recently at Chelmsford (first-time cheekpieces) in October but she's mostly struggled since, including at Ascot last time after a five-month break; dropped another 2lb.

40/1

15th

12

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning at Chelmsford last October; unplaced all four starts since and now returns from five months off.

25/1

Form: 2-2833

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; Wolverhampton effort (9.5f) last time took her AW form figures to 32233; that consistency gives her place claims once again.
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5th

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

17:02 Bath

Mythical Bird

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Had 16 races; ran on well to lead where it mattered at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and this belated first run beyond that trip could be a good thing; raised 3lb.

5/1

1st

7

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Mythical Bird

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Hard to predict and has record of 1-15 but she bounced back with a good third in a Class 4 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; has possibilities if she can back that up and she's still lightly raced on turf.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Mythical Bird

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hughie Morrison

Reappeared with a clearcut win at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April but she's lost her way with heavy defeats at Sandown and Newbury in last two runs; has plenty to prove again and overall record is now 1-14.

25/1

13/2

Form: 334702 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably from the front at Southwell (1m) returned to this sphere last time, taking record in AW handicaps to 1132; firmly in the mix.
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13th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Riyadh Gem

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Not solid on his AW form for current yard and he has regressive results on turf, so chance hinges on physical tweak (gelded since last run) and addition of tongue-tie.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Riyadh Gem

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Faye Bramley

Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December; failed to build on that when down the field at Lingfield in January but still dangerous to discount dipping into a 0-65 for the first time.

9/1

Form: 2-6632

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close at Kempton on debut; two encouraging efforts since switched to handicap level, good second at Southwell (1m) latest; may have a race of this nature in her.
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1

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Flightofthephoenix

11st 5lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Has found some improvement up in trip in recent weeks, prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f) before following up with more to spare on turf at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) six days ago; not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty (new mark due to be 2lb lower) but is unexposed at around 1m3f+ and on turf.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

16:55 Ffos Las

Flightofthephoenix

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charles Hills

Placed in two of her three turf races; off the mark when prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f; 3lb lower), leading close home; soft ground would be a first but solid chance otherwise.

4/1

1st

2

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Flightofthephoenix

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

0-12 but has proved herself capable off higher marks than today's and ran second over 1m2f at Nottingham 11 days ago; kept on well that day and goes up in trip here; considered.

5/1

Form: 881325 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Below par turned out quickly last time and given a rest since; has shown his recent improvement on turf and this return to AW presents a question mark.
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7th

6

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Optimatum

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

He hasn't found his best form in three runs for Rod Millman but he is dropping down the weights and he has one of the more experienced riders on board; could revive.

12/1

6th

5

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Optimatum

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Yard in flying form but this gelding has it to prove, having been off since a poor turf comeback in May; two previous runs on Polytrack weren't great either, while an easy 7f looks a bare minimum.

20/1

9th

5

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Optimatum

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Won at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last June when trained by Charlie Johnston and he went close at Southwell (1m, AW) on his final start for that yard; beat only one rival home on his stable debut 174 days ago and now has his first try over 6f; cheekpieces left off.

9/1

7/2

Form: 426221 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent form for new yard, all over 1m on turf, comprises two good seconds at handicap level and a maiden success; has low mileage and may do better still; solid claims.
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7th

4

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Toralou

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Loughnane

Inconsistent mare who's been withdrawn on account of good to firm ground since disappointing on fast going early last month; holds claims on her previous Ffos Las second to a subsequent winner but only has a maiden win to her name.

10/1

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16/1

Form: 504

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on his form since switched to Flat and opening mark also looks ungenerous based on hurdles ability, notwithstanding three wins in that sphere.
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7th

3

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

18:45 Stratford

Zucayan

11st 11lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Fergal O’Brien

All three wins have been at Ludlow over 2m and it may pay to wait until he returns to his favoured track.

10/1

5th

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:46 Southwell (AW)

Zucayan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Fergal O’Brien

Gained all three of his wins over hurdles at Ludlow (in May 2022, 2023 and 2025); twice second there before falling on latest start, seven weeks ago; lightly raced on Flat, without registering any solid form but they were all with either very different trip and/or surface to today's.

14/1

2

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:03 Uttoxeter

Zucayan

11st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Fergal O’Brien

Gained all three hurdle wins at Ludlow; kept on for second behind progressive rival there (2m, good) last month, after a break, but may not be ideally suited by this switch to a left-handed track.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £46.30
Straight Forecast £39.13
Tricast £615.51
Trifecta £575.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Toralou

RP RATINGS:

Mythical Bird

LAMBOURN:

Flightofthephoenix

The Guardian:

Riyadh Gem

NEWMARKET:

Radical Design

SPOTLIGHT:

Dragonflame

D Express:

Beauty By My Side

Daily Record:

Flightofthephoenix

Daily Mirror:

Riyadh Gem

POSTDATA:

Mythical Bird

The Times:

Mythical Bird

Daily Mail:

Toralou

The Sun:

Toralou

The Star:

Toralou