November 19 / 17.40 Kempton (AW)

17.40

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Mile Series Qual’) (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £13400.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Mile Series Qual’) (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 089352 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who comes here on the back of a good second of ten to First Principle in 1m Southwell handicap 19 days ago; he's firmly in the picture off the same mark.
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He was making his seasonal debut when only fifth in this race 12 months ago but he's been kept on the go this winter and has been better than ever; suspicion others will prove better handicapped here though.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He has been a fine servant to connections and added wins eight and nine to his tally in 2025, the latest a 1m handicap at Kempton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second to an upwardly mobile 4yo over C&D five weeks ago but even that effort will need bettering in this field.

16/1

Form: 116403 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Bagged an AW hat-trick (one leg over C&D) at the start of 2025 and he resumed from ten weeks off with a promising third of ten to First Principle in 1m Southwell handicap 19 days ago, conceding first run; merits serious consideration on 3lb better terms here.
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6th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Dividend

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In great form since wearing cheekpieces, completing a handicap double at Meydan then running well in better races, latest at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm; Listed) back on home soil; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Dividend

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Had a very productive spell at Meydan earlier in the year, winning two handicaps before progressing again when second to Quddwah in Group 2 Singspiel and fifth to Ombudsman in Group 1 Dubai Turf (both 1m1f, good); those efforts suggest he can make his presence felt in Listed races back in Britain but this is a particularly strong one.

20/1

Form: 414- D

Last run: 403 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Son of Dubawi who landed 1m Haydock novice before showing useful form when third to Delacroix in Group 3 event at Newmarket as a juvenile; returns from 13 months off (also gelded) but still not without interest on his handicap debut, despite the outside draw.
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4th

4

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Silver Peak

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Cost 1,250,000euros as a yearling; his stable has won the last four renewals of this race and the horse (stablemate of Stanhope Gardens) this colt beat with relative comfort at Haydock (1m, good to soft) won by 8l this week; impressed with the way he picked up from off the pace last time and he's clearly a smart prospect.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:40 Haydock

Silver Peak

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

raced in last, niggled along briefly 5f out, went fourth over 3f out, headway on outer 2f out, pushed along to lead 1f out, ridden and went clear inside final furlong, comfortably

7/4

Form: -40952

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Arrives on the back of a good second of 13 in 7f Newbury handicap 26 days ago; this useful perfomer ought to be in the shake-up.
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2nd

3

(11)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Brian

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: J S Moore

Soundly beaten on final two runs last year (1m, AW) and same story on his three outings this spring (6f, AW/good/good to firm); arrives with something to prove but he's 5lb lower than when runner-up over C&D (soft) last October and the return to slow ground could facilitate a major revival.

10/1

7th

8

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Brian

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: J S Moore

Patchy overall record; didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages at Newbury two weeks ago but he was beaten over 5l at the finish; others are stronger.

25/1

8th

3

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Brian

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: J S Moore

Heavy defeats on his last three starts, including his Kempton reappearance three weeks ago; he's on a fair mark on the pick of his efforts though and this track does seem to suit him well; Tom Marquand is a notable booking for the stable (his nine rides for Stan Moore have yielded two wins, a second, three thirds and two fourths); lively outsider.

25/1

Form: 375821 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Reliable type who garnered a third C&D victory in 11-runner handicap four weeks ago; up 5lb but he's not taken lightly.
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5

(7)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins, and top five RPRs, achieved here; found just the favourite too strong following a gelding operation last time; major claims despite 4lb rise.

4/1

8

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Gelded since last run; best at Kempton and has a record of 11142 here, most recently going very close off 5lb higher in March; attractively treated and enters calculations returned to his ideal location.

6/1

Form: -21158

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over 7f for Denis Quinn in May but off the track since coming in last of eight in 1m Newmarket handicap in August; since had breathing surgery and needs to hit the ground running for his new stable.
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6th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Has gained both handicap wins off a mark of 90, including when beating Aalto over C&D (good to firm) latest start; could go well but needs a career-best performance to defy a penalty; 1lb badly in.

16/1

1st

6

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger.

33/1

8th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on.

20/1

Form: 557085 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Fair ex-French 1m winner who wasn't discredited on his AW debut when fifth of ten to First Principle in 1m Southwell handicap 19 days ago; he's one for the shortlist on his first go on Polytrack.
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4th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Supido

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Performed well (first and third) at Chester in last two turf attempts and may be capable of further progress returned to this sphere; helps to give his connections, who also run Aalto, a robust hand.

9/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Supido

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Good effort to win a 7.6f handicap at Chester on his reappearance and he ran to a similar level when third back there (7f) four weeks ago; today's stiffer test at the trip will suit and he has shown promise on AW.

4/1

3rd

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Supido

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Finished close up in fifth in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot last year (1m, good to firm); his 3yo campaign rather fizzled out but he dropped in the weights as a result and took full advantage with his 7.6f success here 24 days ago; well drawn again and a 4lb rise isn't beyond him.

5/2

Form: 1-2181 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Gelded and got back on the up when landing 1m Southwell handicap 19 days ago by 3/4l from Two Tempting; up 3lb but could have more to offer so is a likely player again.
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12th

9

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

First Principle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Best form has come on AW and he hung left when 3l last of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May last time; however, the trip appeared to stretch him and he's off the same mark as for his win at Wolverhampton (8.4f, AW) in March; not written off back at 1m in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

4

(5)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

First Principle

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Broadly progressive, mostly at about 1m and on AW, until posting duck eggs in last two outings; may prove resurgent back down in grade, and pedigree suggests the return to 1m2f is worth a go.

4/1

17th

8

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

First Principle

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Having been gelded last autumn he enjoyed a good stint on AW, winning twice (1m/8.6f); soundly beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time and he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf, but he remains lightly raced for his top yard and is not discounted under Ryan Moore.

14/1

Form: 118315 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who returned from three months off with a solid fifth of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; he can make his presence felt with tongue-tie now added.
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10th

4

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Invited

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Record of 4-11 on the AW and better than ever when a 33-1 third over 1m at Southwell last time out; dual course winner who is well drawn to adopt his prominent style of racing; considered.

9/1

3rd

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Invited

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

C&D winner who prevailed narrowly over 1m at Lingfield (fourth career win) on New Year's Eve; 7f perhaps too sharp here last time but that was still disappointing given he was beaten 8l; all handicap wins at Class 4 level and this is a Class 3.

16/1

Form: 197568 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D scorer who arrives in decent nick, a close eighth of 11 over C&D three weeks ago; he's one for the shortlist in a change of headgear.
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8

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Notimeforchitchat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Richard Hughes

All three wins have been at Kempton and latest was over C&D last June; now 1lb lower than for that success but he's been up and down since and was quiet on his reappearance here in May; comes with risks attached.

14/1

10th

5

(2)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Notimeforchitchat

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins from nine Kempton starts, including over C&D last spring on his comeback; returns from five months off close to his last successful mark and there are positives, with the usual headgear in place.

12/1

Betting Forcast

8/1 Two Tempting, 5/1 Dividend, 3/1 Silver Peak, 9/1 Brian, 9/2 Local Hero, 33/1 Dark Tornado, 16/1 Supido, 4/1 First Principle, 10/1 Invited, 20/1 Notimeforchitchat

Verdict

William Haggas’ progressive First Principle made it 3-5 when going in at Southwell last time but DIVIDEND shaped well after a break when third that day and could come out on top on 3lb better terms here. Handicap debutant Silver Peak is not without interest either, while C&D scorers Two Tempting and Invited also need factoring into this cracking handicap.[Peter Entwistle]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Local Hero

The Times:

First Principle

NEWMARKET:

Silver Peak

SPOTLIGHT:

Dividend

TOPSPEED:

Notimeforchitchat

LAMBOURN:

Two Tempting

The Star:

First Principle

Daily Record:

First Principle

Daily Mail:

Silver Peak

D Express:

Silver Peak

RP RATINGS:

Dividend

The Guardian:

Dividend

Telegraph:

Local Hero

Daily Mirror:

Local Hero

The Sun:

Local Hero