October 01 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Industry Leading In-Play Markets At Unibet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Industry Leading In-Play Markets At Unibet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2-9656 C

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
First and second in two starts on the AW, the win coming in a novice here (6f) two years ago; 0-9 in handicaps, though, and enough to prove from his wide draw after seven months off.
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1st

7

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Olympic Candle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

First and second in two starts on the AW, the win coming in a novice here (6f) two years ago; 0-9 in handicaps, though, and enough to prove from his wide draw after seven months off.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Olympic Candle

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won twice at around this time last year including a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack); well held in his first three handicaps after returning, but a better effort when beaten half a length at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last month; back up 2lb and still has stamina to prove over 1m, but can't be dismissed easily.

5/2

2nd

6

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Olympic Candle

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Didn't shine on his two runs in the first half of this year and same story at Haydock (7f, soft) last month, having been gelded; however, perhaps the ground didn't suit last time and it will be no surprise if this lightly raced 3yo bounces back and plays a leading role today.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 150647 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Back down to a 0-85 for the first time since winning from 2lb lower at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in May, but never really threatened in the London Mile Final here last month; needs a bit more.
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4th

4

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Cogitate

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual winner (7f/1m) who has posted some good efforts at this track, including when runner-up over this C&D in March off a 4lb higher mark; two solid runs since joining this stable and has to be considered with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

4/1

4th

1

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Cogitate

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful 7f and 1m form in 2026, including when fifth in a higher grade at Sandown (first-time cheekpieces) in June on yard debut; however he's won just once in the last three years and although he showed useful form in a C&D novice as a 3yo, his AW runs since have come on Polytrack; shade to prove.

9/1

5th

11

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Cogitate

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run is mounting up but he ran respectably over C&D most recently (final start for Charles Hills) and ties in with unexposed Raammee on that form; possibilities off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear; remains with same owner.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 431-51 C

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Landed a nursery here (7f) just under a year ago and doubled his tally in convincing fashion on his second start back at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in May; 8lb rise not the end of the world, but he has been absent since; market helpful.
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5th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Footwork

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressed during a light campaign last season and has taken it up another notch the last twice; this looks a deeper race than the Lingfield (turf) handicap in which he was narrowly beaten five weeks ago, though, and he'll need more again.

5/1

2nd

1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Footwork

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressed during a light campaign last season and turned in a career-best effort over this trip for the first time at Ayr (good to firm) ten days ago; holds decent claims upped 3lb under 3lb claimer Jack Callan, who's enjoying a fine season and is 10-44 for the yard.

3/1

1st

1

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Footwork

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Hit hard by the handicapper after winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last May; ran well fresh when third at Kempton (1m, Class 4) in October but held in better quality races since, including at Newmarket 18 days ago; moves beyond a mile for the first time.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 335890 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who hasn't been at his best lately, albeit soft ground wouldn't have suited last time; 8lb lower than when twice placed on turf/Tapeta in the summer and worth a second look down in grade.
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10th

2

(16)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Talis Evolvere

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

6lb below his last winning mark and does have form on soft ground, but he finished behind four of these over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate start and a record of 1-24 on turf does pose a question.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Talis Evolvere

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Five of his six wins have come on AW, including C&D; last won at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January; not so good on turf of late but he's dangerously handicapped if the switch back to AW prompts a revival.

6/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Talis Evolvere

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Five of his six wins have been on the AW but consistent handicapper on all surfaces and ran well in a Class 3 at Doncaster latest (7f; fine at 1m); thereabouts.

11/2

5th
3 (1)
Borgi

7/1

Form: 0-5964 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Having dropped 2lb below his last winning mark he ran his best race since returning in April when beaten around half a length into fourth of 12 at Southwell (1m) ten days ago; all five wins on Tapeta, but has run well on Polytrack; shortlisted.
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11th

12

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Borgi

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Another prominent racer; now a seven-time winner on the AW after this year's wins over C&D and at Wolverhampton (8.6f); those were Class 4s but he's got a canny habit of never winning by far so remains on a fair mark.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Borgi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Having slipped down the weights he returned to winning ways with a comfortable success at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; up 4lb but not handicapped out of things.

5/2

1st

5

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Borgi

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Has dropped to a dangerous mark, 8lb lower than when last successful, but losing run up to 11 and he was behind three of these at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago.

10/1

Form: 021975 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come here (7f/1m) with the latest in June (first-time blinkers), but his three efforts in the meantime suggest the handicapper may be in charge; others preferred.
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8

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Notimeforchitchat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Richard Hughes

All three wins have been at Kempton and latest was over C&D last June; now 1lb lower than for that success but he's been up and down since and was quiet on his reappearance here in May; comes with risks attached.

14/1

10th

5

(2)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Notimeforchitchat

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins from nine Kempton starts, including over C&D last spring on his comeback; returns from five months off close to his last successful mark and there are positives, with the usual headgear in place.

12/1

Form: /6187-

Last run: 474 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton nursery (7f, Tapeta) and a Nottingham handicap (1m, good) for Charles Hills, but 0-9 over hurdles for this yard; not quite sure what he will make of this.
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4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Arrives here on the back of three very solid runs, winning at Windsor (2m, good) and going down narrowly since on soft and good ground; off the same mark as last time and it's just a question of whether he'll stay this far (Flat bred).

6/4

3rd

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Kempton

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Showed improved form in January, winning readily on good ground at Windsor then clear second on softer going at Catterick; hit with another rise in the weights but Benjamin Macey takes off a useful 5lb; respected.

7/4

2nd

2

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Improved upon previous hurdle form to get off the mark at the 11th attempt in this code at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day; did it readily and there remains mileage in his mark (now 9lb higher) judged on his Flat ability; has shown hints of promise on soft/good to soft ground.

5/2

6/1

Form: 22100

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Probably didn't have to improve when easily landing a Haydock maiden (7f, good) in July, but has twice disappointed in two handicaps on a soft surface; interesting now switched to the AW, albeit drawn a bit wider than ideal.
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10th

5

(14)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; another solid display over 7f at Cork next time; never got involved after slipping coming out of the gates in the Scurry Handicap last time (6.5f, good to firm); firmly in the mix but not certain to appreciate this first try at the minimum trip.

10/1

17th

8

(14)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; had difficulty finding a gap before storming home to win by a neck with several of these behind; another solid display over 7f at Cork; top trainer of sprinters won this in 2020 and 2021.

5/1

Form: 74016-

Last run: 369 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Andrew Balding last year, a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) and a Ffos Las handicap (7.4f, heavy); makes his stable debut (same owner) after a year off with the hood removed; watch market.
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4th

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kings Vanity

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Marcus Tregoning

Only seen once since leaving Andrew Balding 18 months ago, when well held last October; won his novice over C&D and the hood going back on should help but it's hard to know whether he's still up to this sort of mark.

12/1

9th

8

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kings Vanity

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Two wins for Andrew Balding last year, a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) and a Ffos Las handicap (7.4f, heavy); makes his stable debut (same owner) after a year off with the hood removed; watch market.

12/1

10th
12 (2)
Enthused

12/1

Form: 870281

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Twice held back over hurdles since winning a slowly run event at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in June; likely he will find this sharp enough.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

14/1

Form: -37366

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton maiden winner (8.6f, Tapeta) for Harry Eustace last November, but below form the last twice and makes his stable debut minus any headgear having changed hands for 10,500gns in August; drawn widest.
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7th

4

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Regressive gelding who's been as far as 1m2f and runs over this trip for the first time since his 2yo debut for Harry Eustace; happier on the AW than turf but is some way down the pecking order after his Epsom blowout (eased).

16/1

9th

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Penfolds Grange

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Pattinson

The only impact he made in three turf races (last April-July) came when third on good ground at Chester, which is up with his best AW form; pretty reliable with his minor AW honours this year, so needs considering.

4/1

3rd

5

(3)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Back-to-back seconds over C&D and shaped as if still in form when sixth to Joseph over 2f further at Lingfield last time; not out of this; trainer/owner also represented by Forca Timao.

12/1

6/1

Form: 3413

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Narrowly off the mark in a Salisbury novice (7f, good to firm) in August and beaten less than a length into third of ten on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) a fortnight later; the longer trip should suit and not discounted on AW debut.
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8th

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Slipper Time

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Novice winner who was close up in a C&D handicap last August off 1lb higher; major claims if able to repeat that form, which hasn't been the case in three subsequent races.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Slipper Time

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Got off the mark in 7f Salisbury novice in August but failed to beat a rival at Kempton on his final run in 2025 and went freely when beating one on his return in 1m Newmarket handicap last month; needs to become more tractable.

10/1

12th

16

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Slipper Time

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last summer and ran well on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) next time; disappointing when upped to 1m at Kempton but he's certainly bred to stay; still lightly raced.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.70
Straight Forecast £13.64
Tricast £102.74
Trifecta £103.90

Selections

The Times:

Slipper Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Talis Evolvere

The Sun:

Footwork

POSTDATA:

Cogitate

TOPSPEED:

Notimeforchitchat

NEWMARKET:

Olympic Candle

Daily Record:

Footwork

The Guardian:

Slipper Time

D Express:

Slipper Time

Daily Mirror:

Slipper Time

The Star:

Slipper Time

Telegraph:

Cogitate

RP RATINGS:

Talis Evolvere

Daily Mail:

Talis Evolvere