January 14 / 18.00 Kempton (AW)

18.00

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £9.80

Form: 9807-8

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who was beaten 38l at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last week; trainer had a 66-1 winner on that card and this one will likely be a similar price; blinkers added.
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11th

9

(11)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pave The Way

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Classified debutante who still needs to prove her 40-1 success in first-time blinkers at Kempton (1m) wasn't a fluke; finished last in both starts since (lost her action latest).

12/1

8th

7

(1)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Pave The Way

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mark Rimell

Off the mark (13th attempt) in a 1m handicap at Kempton last month but she finished last of nine there ten two weeks later; has something to prove again after that and she comes with risks attached back up in trip.

8/1

9th

7

(9)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pave The Way

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Prevailed narrowly to open her account in C&D contest two weeks ago on third start for new yard, taking well to first-time blinkers; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected up just 2lb.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 87456-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two fair efforts over 1m since handicapping, including when fourth of ten over C&D in November; form dipped slightly at Lingfield last time but he's not fully exposed and far from ruled out.
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5th

5

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ffos Las

Whiskey Sunrise

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Max Comley

Can win a race and the ground was soft when beaten a shade under 4l in a 1m handicap at Chepstow most recently (first-time tongue-tie); thereabouts.

7/2

4th

4

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Whiskey Sunrise

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Max Comley

Eight-race maiden but has shown he can find a race; best effort was when beaten a nose at Kempton (1m, AW) in January and if can replicate that form on turf then he comes into the equation; has left Pat Phelan since his last run in March; sports a first-time tongue-tie and has to be of interest for new yard.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Whiskey Sunrise

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Seven-race maiden but he finished well to go very close over C&D (11-2) in January; only 1lb higher after a short break and he's a big player if he can repeat that latest form.

11/4

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 23141-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Improved since switched to AW and won his second race on the surface when scoring at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) three weeks ago; up 3lb but has form at a mile and has also run creditably here; big player.
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5th

9

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner when 7lb lower last December; reasonably consistent in five starts since scoring at Lingfield; tongue-tie now tried; each-way player but looks in need of a favour from the handicapper before winning again.

6/1

5th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Both wins in December including one over this trip; third in all four starts since his latest success and the return to 7f looks to be in his favour; solid contender.

5/1

3rd

2

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 7f at Wolverhampton and Lingfield in December and he's held his form with placed efforts in last three runs including a close call over C&D in January; still looks on a workable mark and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

3/1

33/1

Form: 38379- C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
7f course winner in 2023; fair third over C&D in October hasn't been matched over further since and she suffered a seriously heavy defeat at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; drop back to this trip might help but market interest is needed to boost her claims.
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8th

9

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been out of sorts over C&D in last three runs and her last win was two years ago; opposable.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been well held over C&D in last two runs; still has a poor strike-rate and losing run is up to 22.

16/1

9th

10

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but cut little ice in the C&D contest won by Mbappe last week; still has a poor strike-rate and losing sequence is mounting up.

20/1

Form: 75400- CD

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole success came over C&D in February after a 144-day break; respectable fourth at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July but two poor efforts followed and she's been rested subsequently; 4lb below her winning mark and maybe this reappearance is the time to catch her.
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7th

6

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Angelica K

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Made all the running to win a 1m classified event here two weeks ago; not so good at Chelmsford two days later; drops back in trip with cheekpieces given a go; not ruled out.

6/1

6th

4

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Angelica K

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Simon Hodgson

Built on her return from a short break when making virtually all in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Tuesday; carries a 5lb penalty for that success but she's been competitive off higher marks in the past.

5/2

1st

2

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Angelica K

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Won a 1m handicap at Kempton a year ago; beaten 5l in a handicap after three months off last time and now tackles first classified race; could feature.

9/4

Form: 2724-8 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who won a Polytrack selling handicap at Chelmsford (1m2f) in October 2024 and also scored at Salisbury (1m) in July; two solid efforts before beating one home back at Chelmsford 12 days ago; others more persuasive.
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11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

50/1

Form: 40690- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-5 on AW but didn't run badly when sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in November; hasn't built on that in two starts subsequently and finished last at Lingfield last month.
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4th

13

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

He ran his best race for some time when second of five in a handicap over C&D (good to firm) last week; fair fourth at Bath on Wednesday but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

4th

7

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

Has largely struggled since landing two wins (including C&D on firm) in the summer of 2024 but did take a step back in the right direction when second of five at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday; claims if he can back that up.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Weston Court

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ronald Harris

Has struggled since landing two wins in the summer of 2024; visor returns replacing the first-time blinkers worn last time.

25/1

Form: 7/000- C

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
7f winner here in 2023 who went close over C&D in October 2024; poor form in three starts last year and she only beat two home over C&D when last seen in May; hard to fancy on this comeback without market support.
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10th

11

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Cherry Hill

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Without a win since 2023 here and she's offered little in a trio of handicaps this season, beating one at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time.

66/1

10th

12

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cherry Hill

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

1-21 with her best AW form coming on the Kempton Polytrack; lightly raced and out of form these days with wind surgery making no difference last time.

33/1

13th

14

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Cherry Hill

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Seen only three times last year, running poorly on each, and fared no better on her comeback in January; underwent wind surgery since.

50/1

OUR TIP
9th
2 (10)
Adace

10/1

Form: 2461-9 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who ended a lengthy losing run when scoring off a reduced mark here (7f) last month; up 4lb and was way below that over this trip at Chelmsford (Polytrack; 25-1) 12 days ago; bounce back required but that's not out of the question.
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7th

11

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Three course wins, the most recent in December; however, this 8yo mare has struggled in three starts since.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Three course wins, the most recent in December; however, this 8yo mare has struggled in two starts since, latest in the C&D event won by Pave The Way.

25/1

9th

2

(10)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

C&D winner who ended a lengthy losing run when scoring off a reduced mark here (7f) last month; up 4lb and was way below that over this trip at Chelmsford (Polytrack; 25-1) 12 days ago; bounce back required but that's not out of the question.

10/1

66/1

Form: 65080-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best run came when third of 12 here (7f) in September 2024 but has been in the doldrums since signing off for Eve Johnson Houghton later that year; impossible to fancy despite a new headgear combination.
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8th

8

(5)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Knockout

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

0-13 under rules; some promise when first handicapping for Eve Johnson Houghton, but has gone badly the wrong way; drops significantly in trip with cheekpieces given a go this time.

33/1

10th

10

(8)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Mister Knockout

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Gary Brown

Best run came when third of 12 here (7f) in September 2024 but has been in the doldrums since signing off for Eve Johnson Houghton later that year; impossible to fancy despite a new headgear combination.

66/1

4th

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:46 Kempton

Mister Knockout

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Gary Brown

Flat form has deteriorated badly this year and he remains a maiden under that code; difficult to fancy.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 66702- CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two front-running C&D wins in 2024; little to enthuse over last year until a prominent market position correctly predicted a return to form when beaten a head over 7f here last month; up 3lb but still below his winning marks and looks a leading contender despite possible pace pressure.
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8th

3

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running 1m Kempton wins in 2024; belatedly returned to form when narrowly denied there (7f) in December but didn't come close to backing that up over 1m last week; blinkers are refitted now.

11/1

11th

1

(9)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running C&D wins in 2024; little to enthuse over last year until a prominent market position correctly predicted a return to form when beaten a head over 7f here last month; up 3lb but still below his winning marks and looks a leading contender despite possible pace pressure.

5/2

1

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Brian Toomey

Won over 1m on the AW last October but appears to have badly lost his way; opposable.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £118.10
Straight Forecast £251.16
Tricast £627.78
Trifecta £2654.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Homme De Fer

Telegraph:

Classic Speed

SPOTLIGHT:

Angelica K

RP RATINGS:

Angelica K

The Times:

Homme De Fer

The Guardian:

Homme De Fer

Daily Mirror:

Homme De Fer

The Sun:

Homme De Fer

The Star:

Homme De Fer

Daily Record:

Homme De Fer

Daily Mail:

Classic Speed

D Express:

Classic Speed