October 22 / 20.10 Kempton (AW)

20.10

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s Superboosts Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 315475 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Perhaps a tad fresh off a 123-day break and could have done with a stronger pace (Kit Gabriel, who made all, had it fairly easy out in front) when a fair fifth over C&D three weeks ago (SP 20-1); chance if leaders go harder this time.
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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: 787671 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a hot race over C&D last month and duly built on that when winning by a cosy neck 12 days ago (also C&D); major claims off 3lb higher; a positive showing from Waistcoat, who he beat last time, in the 6.40 would increase confidence.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Dream Of Mischief

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner in 2024 but three subsequent visits have not gone nearly so well; none too consistent but two of his last four AW runs, including in January latest, give him a shout if he's ready following the absence; he's twice been runner-up after longer layoffs.

6/1

2nd

5

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner as a 2yo and back to form when successful at Kempton (7f; solid form) in October; below that level twice since but better than the result when seventh of 12 over C&D latterly having been caught wide from the outside stall; has fared better with the draw this time and could be dangerous having dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Kempton.

11/2

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

Ran okay in a hot race over C&D last month and duly built on that when winning by a cosy neck 12 days ago (also C&D); major claims off 3lb higher; a positive showing from Waistcoat, who he beat last time, in the 6.40 would increase confidence.

7/2

Form: 908731 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Comfortably made all over C&D three weeks ago on his first start since leaving Seb Spencer (changed hands for 5,000gns); no issue with 4lb rise and How Impressive looks the only other front-runner on paper; don't discount.
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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

2nd

13

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Made all when making a winning debut for this yard over C&D last autumn (all four victories come late in the year); back on a workable mark and back in form lately but this is more competitive.

10/1

Form: 000886 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best on AW but hasn't shown enough in two Polytrack runs since returning from a short break to be considered for this; might have to work a bit to get to the front from stall 11, too.
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10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

Form: 419 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Form of maiden win at Thirsk nothing special and she pulled her chance away when down the field on handicap debut at Carlisle (sent off 16-1); yard among the winners but she's a risky proposition.
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3rd

5

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Exposay

8st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David Loughnane

Won a Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft) in July; hasn't repeated that form but a close third over C&D (first-time eyeshield) last week was her best effort since; not discounted off the same mark under promising Harry Vigors.

9/2

3rd

8

(10)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Exposay

9st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

Won a Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft) last July, but precious little to write home about in five handicaps since; eyeshield given a go this time, but has enough to prove and is drawn wide.

25/1

9th

9

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Exposay

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Won an ordinary Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft) and beaten in the region of 10l in her two handicaps; has to find more.

20/1

Form: 578229 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
It doesn't look like Chelmsford is for him so a poor run there 13 days ago shouldn't be in focus; struck in first-time cheekpieces in June and arguably shaped best when a visor first went on at Wolverhampton last month; blinkers are introduced for the first time here.
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4th

1

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Went close over C&D in March and won at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 13 days later; not at the same level on his three starts since, particularly on turf on last two outings, but the return to Tapeta could prompt a revival.

7/1

8th

14

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Anthropologist

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

7f-1m AW winner and 7f turf winner (good) last year when 6lb lower; well below par on both AW and turf on his last two starts and he does have a little to prove after that.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Anthropologist

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March having got plenty of cover when there was a headwind; wasn't able to match that effort there 23 days ago and now steps back up in grade; returns to turf with place claims.

12/1

Form: 751954 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Big jolt of improvement when fairly bolting up at Epsom in July; held since, including when taking an age to get going over C&D three weeks ago (finished fourth in race won by Kit Gabriel); might be ridden more positively from a better draw this time but others are preferred.
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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

8th

13

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Jersey Maverick

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.

14/1

Form: -75424 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-8 for Ed Walker but managed good third in C&D novice and pleasing second in Doncaster handicap; downhill 6f wouldn't have suited last time; drawn widest here but market revealing on debut for new yard.
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6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Both wins have been on AW over 6f, latest at Wolverhampton last month on his second start for this stable; flopped when favourite on his return to turf at Bath (5.5f, good) a week later and may be worth another chance back on AW.

7/2

8th

1

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Hunky Dory

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Won at Southwell for Mick Appleby in December and he made it 2-4 in cheekpieces with a dominant display at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last week; record of 0-7 on turf but he ran well in big-field handicap at York last summer and he's a major player if he can transfer his progress back to this sphere; respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Took well to first-time cheekpieces when opening his account in December Southwell handicap; spoiled the follow-up attempt by racing too freely and subsequently left Mick Appleby for 30,000gns; had excuses when fair fifth on stable debut at Chelmsford (also 6f; Supreme King third, Lazzar behind) a fortnight ago and might emerge best of that trio this time.

5/1

Form: 8-1385

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Stop-start career but can add to her Wolverhampton novice success on the evidence of an unlucky third at Doncaster in June and decent fifth in a hot race at Southwell last time; might be one for another day, though; Polytrack debut.
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9

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Angel Of Rain

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Stop-start career but can add to her Wolverhampton novice success on the evidence of an unlucky third at Doncaster in June and decent fifth in a hot race at Southwell last time; might be one for another day, though; Polytrack debut.

10/1

5th

8

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Rain

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Improved to win 6f Wolverhampton novice on stable debut in February and might have been a shade unlucky not to follow up on handicap debut a Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June; didn't fire at Ascot last month but still has possibilities on this return to Tapeta.

12/1

Form: 000060

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
First crack at a Class 5 handicap but is badly out of form; look elsewhere.
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2nd

5

(11)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Won 6f maiden at Navan as 2yo; promising stable debut over 6f on this track in February 2025 but he's mostly struggled since; now 27lb below his peak mark but he was laboured over C&D last time and others are preferred.

16/1

7th

1

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Won 6f maiden at Navan as 2yo; promising yard debut over 6f on this track in February 2025 but he's mostly struggled since, thus the drop of 24lb in the weights since racing in Britain; should come on for his April reappearance and is one to keep an eye on for signs of a revival.

14/1

9th

5

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Winless for his current yard and he ended last term under a cloud; needs to take a big step forward on his reappearance.

33/1

Form: 277185 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Decent strike-rate of 7-43; form figures here read 4970 and has no secrets from the handicapper.
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7th

10

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Monsieur Patat

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Has record of 3-6 over C&D and he's finished placed in his two runs this season including a close second at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last week; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender back at this track.

4/1

2nd

7

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Monsieur Patat

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Reappeared with a promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month and he's 2lb lower than when winning at Windsor (6f, good) last August; he has a good record at Windsor but can also be effective elsewhere; chance.

9/1

Form: 552739

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Still seeking first win outside novice company and steps up to 7f with a bit to prove; had the worst of the draw last time mind.
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4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £138.00
Straight Forecast £89.22
Tricast £565.30
Trifecta £1370.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dream Of Mischief

POSTDATA:

Kit Gabriel

Daily Mail:

Anthropologist

Telegraph:

Exposay

The Times:

King Of Ithaca

Daily Mirror:

Anthropologist

RP RATINGS:

Dream Of Mischief

The Guardian:

Dream Of Mischief

The Star:

Dream Of Mischief

D Express:

Kit Gabriel

The Sun:

Kit Gabriel

Daily Record:

Kit Gabriel