February 04 / 14.00 Kempton (AW)

14.00

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 404-32 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to Listed success in 2023 but he went down by only a neck to The Lost King in Kempton handicap (7f) most recently and holds a fighting chance off the same mark; admittedly still seeking a first win over this longer trip.
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15th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.

33/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Popmaster

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Arrives in fine form, beating The Lost King at Kempton in February and runner-up on his two runs since; sneaking back up the weights and he was only fifth in this race 12 months ago off today's mark.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6/30-1 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; hasn't always proved straightforward but showed the benefit of a gelding operation when getting up late to beat Popmaster in Kempton contest (7f) on seasonal debut, leaving the impression he'll be as effective back up in trip; respected with further progress plausible.
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4th

7

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

The Lost King

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive over 7f-8.6f on AW this year, on last two starts winning the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton and close third at the AW Championships at Newcastle; turf mark has been raised in tandem, which leaves him with marked improvement to find in this sphere, but he needs a second look.

7/1

3rd

8

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Lost King

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

The form of his Kempton win (7f) in January could hardly have worked out better and he raised his game again to win the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; still not fully exposed and he is a leading contender up 5lb.

9/2

1st

6

(11)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Lost King

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo who returned from a 202-day break (gelded during the absence) to win a 7f handicap at Kempton in January, finishing off strongly (form worked out extremely well); only second over 1m last time but the tactical nature of that race may not have suited; still looks on a dangerous mark and he's one of two strong contenders for Andrew Balding.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 2887-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has shown peak form at Newcastle, including when back on song for a close second last time (1m); place possibilities, provided he's as effective returned to Kempton (second attempt).
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5th

3

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Nikovo

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

Not disgraced in the Victoria Cup last time but, generally speaking, is perhaps still on a difficult mark on turf; gained last three wins on Newcastle AW and has shown peak form there.

12/1

8th

24

(25)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Nikovo

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Registered last three wins on Newcastle AW and ran respectably there on finals day; came up well short in the Spring Cup returned to turf last time and remains on a difficult mark in this sphere; sole handicap success on grass was off 13lb lower.

66/1

16th

18

(16)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Nikovo

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Herrington

Kept busy on AW during the winter, winning over 7f at Newcastle and far from disgraced in a valuable 1m event there on Good Friday; however, his turf form is at a lower level and he'll do well to regain the winning thread.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42/0-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has failed to show his form in two outings since, latest belatedly returned to AW; perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a turnaround is likely.
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10th

5

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

James McHenry

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained.

13/2

4th

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

James McHenry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f) in September 2024 and he's raced just four times since; denied clear run when keeping on for fifth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) recently and the return to 1m2f is worth a go; could have a part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

4

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

James McHenry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three wins at about 1m and finished runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire, but lightly raced since; not beaten far into fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) last time, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and doesn't look solid back from another short break; stable also runs Noche Clasica.

7/1

Form: 2253-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful mare whose record is 5-19; has remained in form since last success, running respectably with cheekpieces fitted in notable handicap at Lingfield most recently; frame possibilities.
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9th

5

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Unassuming

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

4lb higher than her last winning mark but Jack Callan's claim will help in that respect and it was a good run last time at Wolverhampton (finished upside Exquisitive Acclaim) given she was never ideally positioned out the back; could go well provided stall 11 isn't a killer.

10/1

5th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unassuming

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Latest win was C&D in October and she twice went close in November; ran respectably on next four starts but no show when favourite in the Southwell race won by Dosman on latest; cheekpieces (worn last three outings) are removed.

16/1

11th

4

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Unassuming

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Strike-rate of 5-20 and has continued to perform respectably in defeat, from 7f to 1m2f (cheekpieces added the last twice); looks handicapped about right now but unlikely to be far away.

15/2

Form: 533-11 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Successful in Class 4 contest over C&D most recently, taking AW form figures to 23311 and overall strike-rate for current stable to 3-7; on a career-high mark but receives weight all round, back up in class, and may be capable of further improvement; shortlisted.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

Form: 20624- D

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.
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7th

1

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign Sea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Sovereign Sea

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.

11/2

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Sovereign Sea

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.

7/2

Form: 26220- D

Last run: 116 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Successful four times on Flat turf and once over hurdles for Ben Brookhouse; form dipped when last seen; has to deal with career-high mark on AW/stable debut but market support should be heeded.
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4th

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a long losing run but he's twice gone close on AW this year (7f/1m) and fared best of the eight-strong centre group when fifth of 13 here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be far away.

8/1

5th

9

(14)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a lengthy losing run but he's knocking firmly at the door, just edged out in a first-time tongue-strap at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; goes well at Newmarket and makes plenty of each-way appeal.

14/1

2nd

9

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

I Still Have Faith

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

From a wide draw he did plenty of early running to get his position at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago and that softened him up in the finish; without a win since 2023, but well drawn, stays this far and a tongue-tie is added.

12/1

16/1

Form: 33/26- D BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Campaigned exclusively in French races, including when with a British yard in 2024; rather disappointing, dropped back from Group level, in both starts last year; market instructive on debut for Ian Williams.
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1st

9

(1)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:05 Doncaster

Harvey

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fairly useful turf winner in France as a juvenile but ran just twice last year; hooded for his two AW races for new stable this year, with an excellent third of 11 from towards rear at Kempton (1m) last time; that puts him on the shortlist despite him having something to prove over this far.

5/1

3rd

2

(11)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Harvey

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fairly useful turf winner in France as a juvenile; showed he's effective on AW when second in a conditions race on Deauville's Polytrack on his 2025 reappearance; never involved when 50-1 for last month's C&D return for a new yard in a first-time hood (retained) but worth a second look in the betting with Billy Loughnane (has good record for stable) taking the reins this time.

25/1

12/1

Form: 81710- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Contrasting performances since switched to AW, dead-heating at Southwell (7f) then down the field in C&D event; still an unexposed sort in this sphere but what to expect from him isn't crystal clear.
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7th

8

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Angel Hunter

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Narrow winner of a competitive 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday; two midfield finishes this month and he will need a career best to come out on top in this field.

12/1

6th

4

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Angel Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Has in-and-out profile and was only sixth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he's effective on turf and has won three of his last eight starts, most recently at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month; not ruled out.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Angel Hunter

9st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Behind Dosman at Southwell when tried in new blinkers two runs ago but left that form behind with a narrow verdict at Lingfield (1m), which seemed unlikely from where he was turning in; only 3lb higher and he's a C&D winner.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.60
Straight Forecast £16.67
Tricast £203.46
Trifecta £275.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Lost King

TOPSPEED:

High On Hope

NEWMARKET:

Sovereign Sea

The Times:

Unassuming

LAMBOURN:

Popmaster

RP RATINGS:

The Lost King

Telegraph:

The Lost King

Daily Mail:

The Lost King

D Express:

The Lost King

Daily Mirror:

The Lost King

The Star:

The Lost King

Daily Record:

The Lost King

POSTDATA:

High On Hope

The Guardian:

High On Hope

The Sun:

High On Hope