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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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

11th

4

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Pearce

Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.

13/2

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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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

8th

6

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Arctician

10st 8lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Can lead; multiple AW wins at 7f and 1m but he's 0-14 on turf and it's a long time since he's been any threat on grass; up against it in only his fifth turf start in the last two years.

16/1

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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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

7th

6

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Great

9st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Got up late for a C&D win last month and added to his tally at Pontefract (5f, also good to firm) on Wednesday; 5lb penalty demands a bit more from him but he's evidently in good nick.

11/4

1st

5

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Great

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Got up late to win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month; denied clear run when close fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) next time and kept on for third at Thirsk (6f, good) last Saturday; it's possible he'll get going too late back down to 5f but the stiff track and strong pace will help; chance.

4/1

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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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

2nd

3

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Jersey Maverick

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Sole win from 16 starts came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) in April and did best of those ridden prominently when eighth of 22 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience him and he's considered.

6/1

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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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

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

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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1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Tattie Bogle

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Hard to win with (3-30) but had a consistent campaign and suffered interference last time at Beverley; 7f specialist.

7/2

8th

7

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Versatile tactically and his last win was here in June; 6lb higher now but was runner-up off this mark at Lingfield four days ago (7f AW) when in first-time cheekpieces; each-way claims.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good) in June and he ran another good race when a clear second there last time; this return to Polytrack is no problem and he should give it another good shot with cheekpieces added.

11/2

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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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

2nd

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Happy Banner

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Three good runs this season, the latest a second at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; competes off same mark and will be a tough nut to crack if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

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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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

4th

14

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Palmarian

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Overcame trouble to win at Leicester (1m) and nearly followed up at Doncaster; reportedly ran too freely there last time; could be given another chance off what remains a fair mark.

20/1

8th

6

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Palmarian

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark on first run over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) this month, despite not getting the best of runs; backed it up when running on from the rear for neck second over C&D (good to firm) last Saturday; out again before a 2lb rise for that kicks in.

11/4

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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5th

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Handicapper quick to ease off and he offered more back on turf last time, on just his second run at beyond sprint trips; lacked consistency to date but that gave something to build on.

7/2

4th

11

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Middleton View

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning start for Stuart Williams when strong at the finish over 5f at Chelmsford in December; little to cheer since and hopes are pinned on the return to 7f/turf having a positive effect.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning stable debut in a 5f novice at Chelmsford in December but three handicap runs since have been underwhelming; the addition of a hood needs to give him a lift; stable also runs Expert Agent.

20/1

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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1st

8

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Cypriot Diaspora

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rod Millman

Fine on all ground; second to Lerwick here two runs back but she wasn't as good last week and has to rebound from that.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rod Millman

Won this race on good ground a year ago and followed up on soft ground over C&D a week later; not in same form this season but handicapped accordingly now and was placed over C&D (good) on last two outings; ought to make her presence felt again.

8/1

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

+o+e Accumulators

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