October 01 / 17.30 Kempton (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 290873

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He's never been the most consistent but was well backed prior to making most over C&D 16 days ago off a similar mark; there's other pace in tonight's bigger field but that gave something to build on for a new yard.
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4th

11

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Record of 4-45 and last three runs, including two here, need forgiving; others preferred.

25/1

10th

3

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

10st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Didn't see out 8.6f when sixth here this month but finished close up off today's mark on consecutive 7f Polytrack starts in the spring and has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 208419 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner who rarely runs badly round here and has a handy draw for one happiest on the sharp end; weighted to his recent best, though, following a Lingfield win off 3lb lower early last month.
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13th

7

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Simon Dow

Five-time course winner, most recently off 2lb higher last November; however, last few efforts leave a doubt over his current form; this 8yo needs to prove resurgent.

14/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Can lead; all eight wins on the AW, five over this C&D; faded into midfield having been drawn wide here in May and soft ground can be given as an excuse for failing to beat a rival at Goodwood (1m) two months ago; could go well back on this surface.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -91654

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not looked to see out 7f in a couple of tries but both were at stiff turf courses and he again looked worth another try over the trip when staying on over 6f here five weeks ago; holds each-way claims in an open affair.
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3rd

10

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Great

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Two wins this season, over 6f at Carlisle and over 5f here; latest Newcastle third can be upgraded and he is one to consider.

10/1

3rd

9

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Great

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Two wins on turf this summer (5f-6f) but he's been a long way below form in his last two starts; still unexposed on AW but he has a patchy profile and needs a major revival back in this sphere.

16/1

6th

9

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Great

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Two wins on fast ground this summer (5f-6f; handles heavy); disappointed as favourite at Carlisle 19 days ago; drawn wide and others have stronger claims.

10/1

Form: 375195 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Hit with a sharp rise in the weights for easily winning a 0-65 handicap round Epsom in the summer and has finished held a couple of times since; usually races prominently, so stall 12 won't help his cause.
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5th

2

(14)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Jersey Maverick

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Runner-up a couple times this season, but he was beaten 14l after an awkward start at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month and that took his overall record to 1-19; others preferred.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Jersey Maverick

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Fairly bolted up at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; that remains his only success but he's generally been running well this term and the handicapper is starting to give him a chance; respected.

9/2

3rd

5

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Jersey Maverick

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has modest 1-17 strike-rate but he's pretty consistent and his win was gained over C&D on good to firm ground (just under a year ago); finished well for second at Leicester (6f, good) last month and this step back up in trip is an obvious move; high on the list.

5/2

16/1

Form: -31547 CD

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Decent record around this time of the year but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh and he returns from a summer break 3lb above his highest winning mark; often dropped in and may be again from wide stall.
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2nd

8

(6)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

All six wins have been on the AW and was out of form when once tried here, and when previously fitted in a hood; on too good a mark to ignore on this return from a break.

12/1

4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

Form: 832231 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who remains consistent despite his age and returns to the AW on a workable mark off the back of a Brighton win a month ago; one to consider for a yard in decent nick.
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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

14/1

Form: 558533

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have come under aggressive rides, so stall 14 is an obvious concern, and he seems happier on Tapeta than Polytrack from limited evidence; lacks consistency and looks to have a bit on his plate.
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4th

5

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Has stood up well to a busy year, winning three times and better than ever when successful at Brighton (7f, good) in September; not quite at that level in two runs since but perhaps fitting a visor in place of cheekpieces will help.

9/1

9

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Notched a third success of 2026 at Brighton (7f) in September; backed it up with a solid fourth of nine in 7f handicap at Beverley 13 days ago; this consistent sort ought to be in the shake-up again.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins this year, including C&D, and he was well on top at the finish when scoring at Brighton (7f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise in a deeper race could leave him vulnerable.

4/1

10/1

Form: 1-6537 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won his novice from the front over C&D last winter; handicapper looked to have his number in four turf starts this season but he's had excuses and should be competitive back on Polytrack, down another 2lb and in a first-time tongue-tie.
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8th

6

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Broadly consistent on turf this term and soft ground provides an excuse for form-dip last time; 0-13 in handicaps but now returns to the scene of his novice win; this may be the time to catch him.

7/1

7th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Happy Banner

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Novice winner who has been paying his way in defeat in handicaps; wasn't helped by a dawdling pace last time at Sandown (1m); good or fast ground is fine, but slower would be an unknown.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four good runs this season, the latest a close second at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; went up 3lb for that but the form was boosted when the winner followed up on Friday; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

Form: 4-704 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Expensive flop on his turf comeback in the spring, when pulling away his chances, and again when over-racing in a first-time hood here next time; fared better back from a break recently, having been gelded, and still has potential if more amenable.
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7th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Palmarian

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in July off the same mark as today's; bounced back from a poor run on soft ground when third of 12 at Southwell (1m, AW) two weeks ago, but he'll need them to go a solid gallop now returning to this shorter trip.

8/1

3rd

12

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Palmarian

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

First and second in 1m turf handicaps during the height of summer but his form has dropped off.

25/1

10th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Palmarian

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark at Leicester in July (1m, good to firm) and sound effort when second at Doncaster next time (1m, good to firm); not quite so good last twice; has form on good to soft, but first run on soft ground.

6/1

12/1

Form: 00-27

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Strong-finishing second here (6f) early in the year reads well enough but he's been off for almost six months following an ordinary handicap debut (turf); interesting to see how he goes in the market from a wide stall now upped in trip.
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9th

10

(2)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Middleton View

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won 5f AW novice last December and ran well when fourth at Yarmouth (7f, good) in May; he's continued to drop down the weights but has struggled to threaten for the vast majority of 2026, including on last two runs.

20/1

8th

3

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Middleton View

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Outran 40-1 odds when fourth over C&D (good) two starts ago but has generally been disappointing since scoring at Chelmsford (5f, AW) on stable debut in December; others are more persuasive.

16/1

10/1

Form: 577015 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 over C&D in August, off a 2lb lower mark, when again having plenty of use made of him from the same draw as tonight; got upset in the stalls when below par last time and should fare better this time.
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11th

12

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Made it 2-2 over C&D in August, off a 2lb lower mark, when again having plenty of use made of him from the same draw as tonight; got upset in the stalls when below par last time and should fare better this time.

10/1

9

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins have come at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) this year; 2lb rise for second success last month still leaves him 1lb lower than for the first; one for the shortlist.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win from ten starts came when making all over C&D in March off a mark 3lb higher than today; mostly struggled since but the return to AW could be a positive.

7/1

Form: 924110

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well suited by soft ground on turf and hasn't achieved much in four AW runs, including two here, all off lower marks; this is rather tougher than the two Ffos Las handicaps she won in August.
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7th

4

(1)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rod Millman

Landed her sixth win in emphatic style at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) in August off 9lb lower; unproven over 1m and may need to come down the weights before she can be considered.

12/1

3rd

4

(13)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Fine on soft and good ground; won by 6l at Ffos Las last month (7.5f, good) but a well-held third under a penalty at Haydock (7f, heavy) and now 6lb higher; has won at 6f but perhaps needs further now.

9/1

3rd

9

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rod Millman

Dual soft-ground winner who cashed in on a reduced mark when coming well clear at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) last Friday; 5lb penalty still leaves her 7lb well in and she went back-to-back under a penalty around this time last year; might take some stopping.

2/1

33/1

Form: 8-8885

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Shot up the weights after winning three 6f nurseries for George Scott last summer and has generally struggled since, including in three tries over this trip; makes her Polytrack debut back from a break for a new yard having changed hands for 3,800gns.
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6th

9

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Griselda

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Henrietta C Knight

Regressive and inconsistent for this yard, and is tried in a first-time visor instead of cheekpieces tonight; needs to bounce back from a couple of ordinary efforts on turf.

12/1

8th

12

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Griselda

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Henrietta C Knight

0-10 for this yard but she went close at Southwell (6f, AW) on her penultimate start; 14l defeat at Yarmouth last time tempers confidence, however.

12/1

7th

6

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Griselda

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won three nurseries for George Scott; not the same filly now but handicapped accordingly and went close at Southwell (6f, AW) 17 days ago.

7/2

Non-runners

Lady Wingalong

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Payout
Exacta £150.60
Straight Forecast £107.17
Tricast £596.81
Trifecta £872.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Revolutionise

SPOTLIGHT:

Palmarian

NEWMARKET:

Kit Gabriel

D Express:

Happy Banner

TOPSPEED:

King Of Ithaca

The Times:

Palmarian

Daily Mail:

Palmarian

The Star:

Palmarian

The Guardian:

Kit Gabriel

POSTDATA:

Revolutionise

Telegraph:

Revolutionise

Daily Mirror:

Revolutionise

The Sun:

Revolutionise

Daily Record:

Revolutionise