January 21 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
6 (7)
Umbria

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2406-7 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is yet to run a poor race at this track; recent return to action at Southwell should have sharpened her up and a 3lb drop in the weights will help; better expected this time.
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1st

6

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Umbria

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

C&D winner who is yet to run a poor race at this track; recent return to action at Southwell should have sharpened her up and a 3lb drop in the weights will help; better expected this time.

8/1

6th

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

17:25 Salisbury

Umbria

10st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Went close at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm) in July and again ran well when fourth of seven at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August; disappointing at York (2m, good) since but has an each-way shout if returning to form now back down in trip in a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

7

(2)

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

15:30 York

Umbria

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Both wins on the AW; up there with her best form the last twice in turf handicaps at about 1m6f (good to firm); could be vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far, however.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 54320-

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Not a prolific winner but he has run well on his last two C&D starts; not at his best tried in blinkers eight weeks ago but usual cheekpieces return and he is one to consider.
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4th

1

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Londoner

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Triple AW winner who is 0-24 on turf but he ran well to finish second behind an unexposed improver at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

100/30

2nd

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Lingfield

Londoner

10st 3lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won off today's mark on Polytrack here (1m2f) in April; not quite at same level on turf since but was persistently denied clear run when fourth of six at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm; behind Percival) nine days ago and has possibilities if his luck improves.

7/2

4th

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Londoner

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April and he produced one of his better turf runs when close fifth of eight at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last time; however, a record of 0-22 on grass doesn't inspire confidence.

13/2

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3rd
3 (6)
Son Of Man

10/1

Form: 70342-

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has not added to his debut win in 19 races since but he went mighty close on AW last spring and finished second at Nottingham when last seen 12 weeks ago; not discounted.
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13th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Son Of Man

11st 6lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Jim Boyle

Ended long losing run when successful in a 1m4f AW handicap at Lingfield in April; ran well on his next two starts and when down the field on last month's return to action at Kempton (after 11 weeks off) it was in a higher grade than this; handles testing ground and has a good amateur booked; one for the shortlist.

10/1

9th

6

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Boyle

Landed a competitive handicap at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in April before being placed on his next two starts, but he was tailed off over this C&D in May; a 77-day break may have done him some good and he could bounce back.

20/1

12th

14

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

High marks for consistency of late and belatedly doubled his tally at Lingfield last month (1m4f, AW); better form when going down by a nose under same conditions next time and it wasn't much of a drop off when third at Windsor last week; hard to rule out.

10/1

Form: 1/372-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Looked promising as a 2yo; disappointed in August/September last year but he returned to form with a good second at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 30 days ago; hit with a 3lb rise for that but stepping back up in trip will suit and he's not fully exposed.
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10th

12

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Shrimp Shady

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f, good) in May and beat Team Player by a nose to score at Newbury in July; another step forward when second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot (again 2m on good to firm) 11 days ago and a 1lb rise surely won't prevent another bold show.

9/1

2nd

5

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Shrimp Shady

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Won the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f, good) in May on return to turf and went in again last time at Newbury (2m, good to firm), where it was hard work in the end but he travelled strongly deep into the race; only 3lb higher and hasn't had a lot of racing.

9/4

1st

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Shrimp Shady

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Pretty consistent in seven AW runs and well backed when leading final 1f to win the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f, good) in May on return to turf; failed to live up to favouritism in another consolation race at Newcastle (2m Vase, AW) three weeks ago but that sixth of 20 off this mark was his best form, so he remains one to be interested in.

6/1

Form: 15073- CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D win in 2024; only six ran when he won at Thirsk last summer but it was off a 1lb higher mark and he looked on the way back to form when third at Lingfield seven weeks ago; not discounted.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored at Newcastle (1m4f) in March but largely below form since, last of four in 1m4f handicap at Thirsk ten days ago; this course winner needs to take a step forward in refitted blinkers.

12/1

4th

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:22 Thirsk

Ludos Landing

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed 6yo who concedes weight to 3yo rivals but brings positives, being the only C&D scorer in the field and a winner off 2lb higher in most recent attempt in this grade.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Ludos Landing

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Strike-rate of 7-50; won off this mark in March but well beaten in three of his four subsequent runs and has become hard to predict.

11/1

Form: 79976- C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In fine form in early 2025 but he has found it hard work since September's return from a three-month break; may need some more help from the handicapper; first run over further than 1m2f.
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11th

9

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Back to winning ways off this mark at Lingfield (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time) in April; he hasn't built on that and others may have his measure.

14/1

7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

Form: 2016-2 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.
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2nd

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Woodstock City

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice in Britain for current yard since winning twice in France; however, beaten 21l at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month following five-month layoff and lacks the scope of his rivals.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Woodstock City

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield in January; broke out of stalls and withdrawn at Kempton 11 days later (10-1 at the time); now returns to turf after a break but he's a dual winner in this sphere and is versatile ground-wise; possibilities.

14/1

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.

9/2

Non-runners

Yokohama

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £19.68
Tricast £141.28
Trifecta £82.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shrimp Shady

TOPSPEED:

Londoner

RP RATINGS:

Umbria

D Express:

Yokohama

Daily Record:

Woodstock City

POSTDATA:

Shrimp Shady

LAMBOURN:

Shrimp Shady

The Times:

Shrimp Shady

Telegraph:

Shrimp Shady

Daily Mail:

Shrimp Shady

Daily Mirror:

Shrimp Shady

The Sun:

Shrimp Shady

The Star:

Shrimp Shady

The Guardian:

Londoner