October 08 / 18.40 Kempton (AW)

18.40

Standard To Slow

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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 926408 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form but his last win was 18 months ago and he's finished down the field in last four starts; wasn't beaten far in similar race at Southwell (5-1) last month but he needs to find more back on Polytrack.
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2nd

3

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Losing run up to 15, but has been running well in defeat as when beaten less than a length into third of ten at Windsor (5f, good) last month; races off the same mark, but he is another for whom this trip looks sharp enough.

100/30

3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His last win was off 15lb higher but that was on AW in April 2024 and he has mixed record in four runs this year; ran well at Kempton (6f) in March but he was remote when third at Leicester last time and needs to bounce back again after that disappointing effort.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Al Barez

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Losing turf run goes back four years and he wasn't particularly convincing on grass in the middle months of 2025; however, he is 11lb lower than the latest attempt and his recent AW run at Kempton was quite encouraging; revival on the cards with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

5/2

Form: -77900 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four-time sprint winner split between Tapeta and turf; well handicapped on his Wolverhampton win last December but he's not come close to that form since and slow starts are becoming a habit; capable but risky.
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12

(12)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Almarada Prince

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Series of good runs this summer but his losing run is up to 16 and he has a wide stall to negotiate; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Almarada Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Without a victory since 2024 but he comes here in very good nick, runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Ripon last two outings; yard has excellent record in this so he's a player.

100/30

2nd

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Almarada Prince

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise.

11/4

Form: 3/0/70 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Smart form when winning twice on Tapeta as a 2yo but he's been lightly raced since and missed last year; returned after a long absence in July but he's struggled in two turf runs (6f, good to firm/soft) this season and has lots to prove.
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No Results Found

Form: 443030

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All his wins have come at Doncaster but he's fully effective elsewhere and is still unexposed on AW; plenty of solid efforts over 5f this season but losing run is mounting up and he's struggled in four previous runs at this trip; down the list.
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5th

6

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Brave Nation

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Ended a losing sequence on just his second start for current yard in 5f Newmarket handicap last month; outing best ignored (suffered poor run) when sixth of nine at Goodwood since; can't be discounted.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Brave Nation

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Well suited by 5f on quick ground; two runs for new stable, finishing third at Sandown last month before winning at Newmarket three weeks ago; 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Brave Nation

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Attwater

6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell and made quite an encouraging start for his new yard when third of seven at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, particularly as he was tight for room against the rail; given a chance to build on that with Billy Loughnane taking the reins this time.

5/2

Form: 839117 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 for current yard when scoring at Chester (6f, good) last month but he was well held in hat-trick bid at Newmarket 18 days ago; needs to step up again after that but he remains feasibly treated on his best form and has won over C&D.
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10th

5

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dapper Valley

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Showed a good strike-rate during his spells with James Owen; effective on AW but holds weak claims on his two turf efforts for current yard.

33/1

7th

8

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Dapper Valley

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Returned from spell in UAE with two wins (6f/5f) for James Owen in spring but was sold in July then well beaten (albeit in a competitive race) for new stable at York (5.3f, good) last month; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces here; has a point to prove.

33/1

Form: -60859

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Kevin Ryan and latest was at York (5f, soft) last October, but he has form figures of 60859 for new yard this season; now 6lb lower than for his last win but he needs a transformation back up in trip; headgear removed.
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6

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

End Of Story

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Two wins for Kevin Ryan and latest was at York (5f, soft) last October, but he has form figures of 60859 for new yard this season; now 6lb lower than for his last win but he needs a transformation back up in trip; headgear removed.

20/1

6

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

End Of Story

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Had some solid 2yo form for Kevin Ryan and hinted at a revival at Yarmouth on his penultimate start; dropped away tamely under suitable conditions at Sandown on Saturday though and headgear is now reached for; AW debut.

16/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

End Of Story

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Mark Loughnane

Recent rain is a tonic with his 2yo wins having come on good to soft and soft; slow start for this stable and he was again well beaten in a Racing League event at Yarmouth five weeks ago when encountering soft ground again; he was poorly drawn there though and did best of the three who stayed near side; has a dangerous mark and stable is going well.

16/1

Form: 122261 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has record of 122261 since switched to handicapping in May and that first win was over C&D; up 3lb for his narrow success at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last time but that was another personal best and he's open to more progress back on AW; key player.
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10

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Kosometsuke

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Disappointed at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) last month and had a wind operation three days later; has won over 6f but possible 7f suits better.

20/1

9th

1

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Successful over C&D on his seasonal/stable debut in April off a 2lb lower mark; similar form when fourth of ten here 81 days ago; can go well fresh and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

4th

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made a winning start for Michael Dods over C&D in April but he failed to beat a rival in 7f Mussleburgh handicap 26 days ago; needs to get back on track.

10/1

Form: 742960

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a three-runner novice at Ffos Las last June; placed in a few handicaps since then but he's been hard to predict and was out the back at Ripon 11 days ago; record is now 1-13 and others are more convincing.
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3rd

4

(6)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Cayman Tai

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Defied this mark with an emphatic win over C&D in May but he's been up and down since and was disappointing at Sandown last time; overall record is now 2-33 and he comes with risks attached.

12/1

8th

7

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:36 Sandown

Cayman Tai

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Seems to handle most ground and the return to 5f looks to be in his favour, but a record of 2-32 (1-20 on turf) raises doubts.

12/1

7/1

Form: 136543 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All four wins at 6f on AW including two over C&D; looked stretched when upped to 7f here last month but he still finished a creditable third and he's in the mix on this return to sprinting; raced prominently last time but he's tactically versatile.
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13th

7

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Liosa

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Zoe Hawkins

Ripon winner in June (6f, good) and then ran well off this 4lb higher mark at Salisbury; seemed to run a bit flat last time but he has a big effort in him.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Liosa

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with fairly comfortable success at Ripon (6f, good) in June, and recovered from awkward start to take third off today's mark at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; must be considered.

4/1

Form: 659369 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Clung on for dead-heat in Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) in March but he's not gone on from that and was always in rear here (7f) two weeks ago; on reduced mark with Oisin Murphy booked but he needs to rediscover his spark back in trip.
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11

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

I Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Clung on for dead-heat in Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) in March but he's not gone on from that and was always in rear here (7f) two weeks ago; on reduced mark with Oisin Murphy booked but he needs to rediscover his spark back in trip.

11/1

9th

10

(9)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

I Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Short-priced favourite on each of his first four starts and clung on for a dead-heat at Chelmsford in March; smidge frustrating in handicaps since.

10/1

12

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

I Maximus

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Most of his best form has come on the AW, including when dead-heating in a Chelmsford maiden (6f) in March and when third of 12 at Lingfield (7f) last month; needs to show he can produce a similar performance back on grass; stable won this last year.

5/1

Form: 415419 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
3yo who resumed his progress when scoring at Epsom (6f, good) in August but he never got involved at Goodwood last month; bit to prove again after that and he has tough draw back on AW.
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5th

5

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Em Four

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Likes it here but he's never won off a mark this high or at this level; ran poorly last time, when behind Star Chorus at Goodwood, and is some way down the pecking order.

7/1

14th

6

(5)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Em Four

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent but he won at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in April and at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) last month, and good to soft ground may have been against him at Epsom last time; stays 6f and he's not discounted.

20/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Em Four

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Prominent racer; arrives on the back of a Brighton win (5.3f, good to firm) last week, form boosted by the runner-up's win on Friday; took this race 12 months ago off a 7lb lower mark; lots to like but the suitability of ground slower than good is still to be proven.

7/2

Non-runners

Grey Jaguar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £124.00
Straight Forecast £107.38
Tricast £451.28
Trifecta £642.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kosometsuke

Telegraph:

Grey Jaguar

POSTDATA:

I Maximus

TOPSPEED:

Cayman Tai

Daily Mail:

Liosa

Daily Mirror:

Grey Jaguar

RP RATINGS:

Kosometsuke

NEWMARKET:

Kosometsuke

The Times:

Kosometsuke

The Guardian:

Kosometsuke

D Express:

Kosometsuke

The Sun:

Kosometsuke

The Star:

Kosometsuke

Daily Record:

Kosometsuke