October 08 / 19.10 Kempton (AW)

19.10

Standard To Slow

Unibet Supports Safer Gambling Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Supports Safer Gambling Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 149093

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won first two Tapeta handicaps last winter and back-to-form third at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time, form since boosted by the first two; 1lb below last winning mark but drawn wider than ideal and unraced on Polytrack.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Studious

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) five weeks ago, but he does handle Polytrack; respected despite a 4lb rise with cheekpieces now given a go.

5/1

1st

8

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Studious

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time winner on Tapeta at Newcastle and Wolverhampton and was placed in both starts over this C&D in the autumn; that makes this consistent sort a player.

15/2

3rd

5

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Studious

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Successful off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle in November; several solid runs in defeat since and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account.

6/1

Form: 43687

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-5 and hasn't built on early promise; down again in grade but needs to get back on track; hood removed after one use.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Give Me The Night

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Rimell

0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.

12/1

10th

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

Form: 823229

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 137553

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both wins this year have come over further, the latest at Southwell (1m4f) in June, but finished close up when third of nine over this C&D (first-time blinkers) last time; only 1lb higher, but could have been better drawn.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Handy sort who has mainly run well since the autumn, including a win at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January and a good third of ten on last month's Beverley return (7f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

7

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ismail Mohammed

Has won over middle distances, including on turf, but seems to need shorter nowadays and made all over 1m at Southwell (AW) when last seen; could make a bold bid on this track provided he again goes from the front; stable going very well (3-5 with big LSP) this month; respected.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Two wins over further last summer; has run some good races over 1m at Kempton since September but he is edging up the weights and needs another step forward to win.

4/1

Form: -99164 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made it sixth-time lucky over C&D in July and appreciated the return to the AW when fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month with three of these behind (winner has gone in again since); leading player.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Made it sixth-time lucky over C&D in July and appreciated the return to the AW when fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month with three of these behind (winner has gone in again since); leading player.

3/1

6

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Bear Island

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Posted an improved effort when winning at Kempton (1m, AW) in July but he wasn't in the same form at Ffos Las (1m, good) last month following a 6lb rise; return to AW may help.

9/1

3

(6)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Bear Island

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Showed improved form when a well-backed winner from 13 rivals at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago; had nearly 2l to spare and a 6lb rise may not stop him if the return to turf isn't an issue.

9/4

Form: 242860

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed good form in her first three starts at the beginning of the year, including twice over C&D, but hasn't maintained it in three handicaps; down another 3lb, but needs the return here to galvanise her.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Blue Wonder

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

Stepped up on her reappearance effort when winning at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) 22 days ago, pulling clear of the rest with Lesrico who was runner-up; back up 5lb but she could have a bit more to offer over this trip.

4/1

Form: 651

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the switch to testing conditions when making it third-time lucky in a Windsor novice (6f, soft; 40-1) last month; steps up 2f in trip for this handicap/AW debut, but should stay on breeding; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Landed a Windsor novice (6f, soft) a year ago and best effort since came when fifth of 11 here (6f, soft) in June; conditions are likely to be in her favour, but she still has stamina to prove.

7/1

1

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Margorie

11st 2lb

J: Miss Khadijah Mellah

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Novice winner who is 0-6 in handicaps but ran encouragingly at Chepstow (6f; finished well from rear) most recently and is now a stone below her opening mark; interesting dropped to 0-55 level.

5/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Gained a first win at Windsor (6f) in September but she has failed to build on it since handicapping, ninth of 11 over 7f here 16 days ago; mark is falling but she still needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

Form: -69725 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-8, coming closest to winning when beaten a head on stable debut at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month; not so good when fifth of 14 in the legends race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 13 days later, but is a half-brother to a three-time winner around here; worth a second look, especially if backed
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8th

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Moonjid

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Just held on to make all over C&D (good to firm) in June but has not kicked on from that success and does not appear to have much margin for error off current mark; not sure to be suited by the forecast rain; cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted.

7/1

4th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Moonjid

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Appleby

Resumed winning ways at Yarmouth (1m2f) in June but he followed it with much lesser efforts in 1m2f handicaps at Windsor and Pontefract; others are preferred.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Pontefract

Moonjid

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (1m) and back on the scoresheet by a short head when making all at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last month; rather mixed this term but his seventh of eight at Windsor last time came in warm race and today's opposition is less demanding.

3/1

Form: 5468

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) in June on second start but not so good on either start since, including handicap debut at Southwell (1m; first start since gelded) last month; resurgence needed.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Grey Soul

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Built on his stable debut when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) in June and followed up next time over that same C&D, taking his record in headgear to 3-3 (won in first-time blinkers for Roger Varian); 3lb higher but respected on his return to the AW.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Grey Soul

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Blinkers did the trick when winning a Tapeta handicap for Roger Varian last autumn and he made it 2-2 in headgear off 3lb lower over C&D (good to soft; cheekpieces) early in the month; been taken out on account of good to firm going before; player otherwise.

9/4

1st

4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Grey Soul

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dan Horsford

Signed off for Roger Varian with a victory at Newcastle (1m AW) in first-time blinkers; shaped okay on yard debut when in no headgear at Kempton (1m) and could be a factor now tried in cheekpieces.

6/1

Form: 7-549

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a Redcar maiden (7f, good to firm) in August on third start but well held on handicap debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last month; the extra furlong and switch to AW need to give him a boost.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Big Alex Walmsley

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Five ran in the two races in which he finished third over 1m/1m2f here before a lesser show at Newmarket; the hood sported for those last three races is now left off; not overly convincing.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Big Alex Walmsley

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Eight-race maiden who has finished third in Yarmouth handicaps (1m/1m2f, good to firm) in his last two runs but those were five-runner events and he was beaten 5l last time; others preferred.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:38 Yarmouth

Big Alex Walmsley

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Seven-race maiden; has mixed record but gave good account when third of five in higher-grade race here (1m, good to firm; first-time hood) last month; could have a say if stamina holds out over this new trip.

9/2

Form: 116470 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins at around 1m earlier in the year including at Lingfeld (Polytrack) and Newcastle (Tapeta); back off his last winning mark but he has a bit to find with a few of these on recent running and has a tricky draw.
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1st

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Antiquity

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seen more often on the AW (3-21) than on turf (1-7); back off his last winning mark, but needs to improve on his last couple of efforts.

13/2

8th

2

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.

5/1

20/1

Form: 356066

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who ran well in his first six starts, but out of the frame in his last four in handicap company (well backed penultimate run); cheekpieces return, but no experience of Polytrack and has the outside stall.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) and latest was off 1lb lower in April; mixed results in last four runs, but he was good third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) two weeks ago and has claims if he can back that up.

9/2

3rd

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield over 1m2f; appeared to get the trip when fourth of seven over C&D last month but looks high in the weights.

14/1

4th

1

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

10st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Both wins have came on AW over 1m2f at Lingfield this year, latest in April; inconsistent last four starts, respectable fourth here (9.4f) latest; second once in March over 1m3f and this is his first crack at 1m4f.

14/1

Form: 131438 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins at 7f/1m in the summer, including handicap debut here; needs to put a modest effort at Ayr (1m, soft) last month behind him, but back to last winning mark and the return here may suit; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Atmosphere

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track.

9/4

Form: 4-9853

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Landed a Newcastle maiden (6f, Tapeta) just under a year ago and ran well when third of nine there (7f) 13 days ago (runner-up has won since), but another furlong may not be what he wants; drawn wide too.
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5th

5

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mu Mu Land

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) in April but he failed to back that up on his return visit two weeks ago; remains unexposed on turf but overall record is 1-13 and others are more convincing.

11/1

6th

8

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Mu Mu Land

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Yet to win a handicap, but was having his second start since wind surgery when second of ten over C&D last month; races off the same mark and considered.

6/1

2nd

3

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Mu Mu Land

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

6f AW maiden winner as a 2yo; 0-8 in handicaps and showed no benefit for wind surgery at Pontefract.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £62.50
Straight Forecast £51.12
Tricast £228.36
Trifecta £358.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bear Island

Telegraph:

Margorie

POSTDATA:

Atmosphere

D Express:

Give Me The Night

Daily Record:

Frostmagic

Daily Mail:

Margorie

Daily Mirror:

Margorie

The Star:

Margorie

RP RATINGS:

Bear Island

The Times:

Bear Island

The Guardian:

Bear Island

The Sun:

Bear Island

NEWMARKET:

Atmosphere