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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10th

3

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

10st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Didn't see out 8.6f when sixth here this month but finished close up off today's mark on consecutive 7f Polytrack starts in the spring and has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

8/1

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

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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11th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.

25/1

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

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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3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins at Newcastle (1m and 7f) but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in March; has had ups and downs since but he came from well back when fourth of ten to Gunfighter over C&D recently; place chance.

10/1

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

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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4th

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Jersey Maverick

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Fairly bolted up at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; that remains his only success but he's generally been running well this term and the handicapper is starting to give him a chance; respected.

9/2

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

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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1st

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Hunky Dory

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

A fair 6f winner at Wolverhampton this spring for Jack Morland; not discredited for his new handler with third of 11 in 7f claimer at Carlisle two days ago; no forlorn hope.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Hunky Dory

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Dual Tapeta winner who won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Jack Morland in April and was a close third there last month; now returns to turf for new yard but he ran some good races last summer including a close second at Doncaster (7f, good to soft); respected back in this sphere.

7/1

3rd

7

(11)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jack Morland

C&D winner in April and only a length behind Hockney last time at Kempton when conceding 8lb to that rival; has a bad draw but still has to be considered at these weights.

5/2

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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5th

9

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Dow

1-19; has tumbled in the weights since joining this stable from Ireland and ran a solid race when runner-up behind Dannick here over 7f last time; latest effort can be forgiven (raced wide) but he isn't certain to appreciate the step back up in trip.

25/1

8th

8

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Simon Dow

Tumbled down the weights since coming over from Ireland and has found his level now, finishing best of the rest behind a well-handicapped winner over C&D last time; 7lb claimer James Glennon has ridden a couple of winners this summer.

8/1

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

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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5th

5

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Monsieur Patat

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Has seven wins to his name and shaped well when placed on his first two starts this year; never figured when favourite at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but race may have come too soon and dangerous to dismiss.

11/2

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