October 15 / 16.40 Kempton (AW)

16.40

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 921531 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good form, winning 6f handicaps on two of his last four starts; reliant on luck and a good pace but he's more than capable at this level; one to consider.
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9th

8

(8)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Has five wins on AW, including one over C&D; below his best since winning at Lingfield in February and best watched.

20/1

7th

2

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Normally a fairly consistent sort but that's not been the case in 2026, with Lingfield success (penultimate start) his standout performance; failed to beat a rival latest; hard to support with confidence.

16/1

8th

3

(1)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Jamie Osborne

Poor efforts in January are flanked by two wins over 6f, latest at Lingfield when taking AW record to 5-30; back up 3lb but Conor Whiteley takes off 7lb; likely player, provided he remains in form.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 138656 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Successful off this mark at Lingfield in April (6f, AW) and he didn't run badly in a Racing League handicap when last seen 12 weeks ago; experienced apprentice booked; not solid but could go well.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

6/1

Form: 440337

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; down to a dangerous mark and he'll be happier back down at Class 5 level but he has a wide stall to overcome and 5f perhaps his optimum trip.
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12th

9

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mc Loven

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain at 5f (twice on AW); placed at Lingfield over the winter before being bought for 14,000gns in February; dropped out quickly after forcing pace on yard debut in Naas handicap last month on soft; probably best watched for now.

20/1

15th

5

(16)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Mc Loven

9st 12lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain; placed 12 times, including on AW at Lingfield last month; could go well from a career-low mark (marginally) on Irish debut.

8/1

Form: 312-64 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in top form but he has been restricted to just two runs so far in 2025 and not at his best on either occasion; the accessories return this afternoon and a revival could be forthcoming.
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3rd

10

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger.

25/1

12th

10

(12)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All four wins at 6f, including on heavy last October, but he hasn't been nailing it in just three runs this year and these will be tough conditions in which to prove stamina in first attempt at 7f.

16/1

4

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Harrys Halo

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Ended 2024 in top form but he has been restricted to just two runs so far in 2025 and not at his best on either occasion; the accessories return this afternoon and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

Form: 585797

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His two wins for Ed Bethell came over 1m; mixed record for current stable and still to prove that 6f is his trip; yard also run Invincible Speed.
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6th

5

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Lerwick

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

0-13 on AW and 0-11 for current yard, runner-up both starts here; largely consistent this autumn/winter at Kempton and Newcastle but others are more persuasive for the win.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lerwick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 0-12 on AW and 0-10 for current yard but he has proved largely consistent at Kempton since returned to this sphere; frame possibilities if staying at the same level and win possibilities on best form.

11/2

4th

3

(11)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Lerwick

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Losing run up to 16 but much better when third of 12 over C&D last month; that race has produced winners since and he races off the same mark, but the outside stall presents a problem; blinkers return.

5/1

Form: 614507

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 5f AW wins when trained by Dylan Cunha; 28-1 and well beaten on recent stable debut at Southwell; others stronger at the trip.
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2nd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

El Bufalo

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time AW winner who was having just his second crack at a turf handicap when good sixth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; also switched across from a poor draw to deliver his bid so that effort can probably be upgraded a little further; forecast softer ground is an unknown but otherwise respected.

4/1

6th

12

(2)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

El Bufalo

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Had a troubled trip when down the field at Wolverhampton in February but he had been running well beforehand, including a couple of AW wins; others appeal as being better handicapped.

20/1

Form: 742175 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
August's Sandown win was over 5f but he stays this trip, finishing second at Newmarket on his most recent 6f start; cheekpieces back on this afternoon; other pace to contend with.
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1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

10

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Lipsink

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

August's Sandown win was over 5f but showed he's as effective over 6f when landing a Kempton apprentice event on Wednesday; escapes a penalty and Jack Dace also takes 5lb off so his claims are obvious from a handicapping perspective; yet to win back to back in his 56-race career, though.

7/2

Form: 435110 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beat Hierarchy over C&D in July and followed up at Chelmsford one month later; not so good on turf at Doncaster last month but he's more appealing than many returned to AW.
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9th

5

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Retains plenty of ability aged nine and rallied well for neck success over C&D most recently, taking AW record to 11-69; back up the weights but won off this mark in 2022 and 2024; may remain competitive.

13/2

1st

3

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time AW winner who boasts a consistent record over C&D; high enough in the weights but his latest Kempton effort, back from a break, is best overlooked and the return here won't hurt.

8/1

7th

1

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Down in the weights before winning back to back last summer; held form quite well after, going down narrowly in sprint series final last time; Jack Gilligan steered him to success the last time he climbed aboard; sound claims back from short break.

4/1

Form: 586210 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner, recording victory number 13 at Wolverhampton last month (6f); disappointed at Southwell one week later but no surprise to see him bounce back.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 086769 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Finished second over C&D in April on his seasonal debut and he is now 11lb lower; hasn't built on that run since though and others appeal more for win purposes.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 762420 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Losing run stretches back to May 2023; operating at a reduced level now and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; others are still more persuasive for win purposes though.
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9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

Non-runners

Dashing Harry

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £171.10
Straight Forecast £145.35
Tricast £611.62
Trifecta £1918.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hierarchy

SPOTLIGHT:

Tyger Bay

The Times:

Invincible Speed

POSTDATA:

Mc Loven

TOPSPEED:

Lerwick

D Express:

Invincible Speed

LAMBOURN:

Hierarchy

Telegraph:

Hierarchy

Daily Mail:

Hierarchy

The Sun:

Hierarchy

The Star:

Hierarchy

Daily Record:

Hierarchy

NEWMARKET:

Tyger Bay

The Guardian:

Tyger Bay

Daily Mirror:

Tyger Bay