February 04 / 15.45 Kempton (AW)

15.45

Standard To Slow

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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0012-1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who has scored at Southwell (1m3f) in two of his last three starts, including a game success two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's open to more progress back on Polytrack; key player.
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5th

7

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ross Burdon

AW record since November reads 12112 and he was beaten a nose at Kempton 11 days ago; however, his record on turf is 85000, including a tailed-off run at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last month, so there are loud warning bells today.

5/1

2nd

8

(5)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Record on the AW since November reads 1211 including when defying a wide draw over C&D in February; blew out completely at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month, but given his record on turf (85000) perhaps that performance isn't so hard to forgive; interesting back here.

5/1

14th

11

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Dust Cover

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Lightly raced before finding his stride upped in trip on AW this winter, winning three of his last four starts (Southwell/Kempton) and beaten a nose in the other; all those were 1m3f but the style of them, launching late bids, gives clear scope for further improvement over this extra 1f if he's as effective on turf.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0400-5

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in late 2024 and was successful on turf last May; down the field in three runs for current yard but he may have needed his reappearance run last month and he's now 1lb lower than for last win; not ruled from good draw on this drop back in grade.
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1st

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Something

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Made all in this race off 2lb higher on good to soft for Jedd O'Keeffe last year; drew a blank in six outings for Stuart Williams but latest 1m4f Doncaster third on good to firm was respectable; sold for 8,000gns since; could make another bold bid in this race.

4/1

3rd

8

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Something

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

A fair 1m4f scorer for Jedd O'Keeffe; resurgent for his new yard when runner-up at Kempton (1m3f) in February but well held at Yarmouth two weeks ago; the sort to bounce back though.

6/1

8th

8

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Something

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

Three front-running wins at 1m4f, on AW and turf (good to soft; effective on good), but he doesn't have to lead, as shown when held up before having a tight passage behind an improver at Kempton (1m3f) in February; rare to see him over 1m2f but he has a good run in him back on turf.

13/2

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10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 10373-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well held in three maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn, but he won twice on the Flat (1m2f/8.6f) last year and his last success was off this mark; still unexposed on AW and he needs a close look back on the Flat after a break.
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4th

4

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Golden Circet

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three-time turf winner, including when just fending off OJ Lifestyle at Epsom (extended 1m, good; first-time visor) in July; following wind surgery he stuck at it from the rear when fifth over 1m2f (AW) last month and has run well over this trip previously; mark fine and he needs considering.

3/1

5th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Circet

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

A dual 1m/1m2f winner in 2025 who arrives in decent nick, fourth over hurdles at Plumpton 42 days ago; has since had breathing surgery and visor goes back on here.

12/1

4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Golden Circet

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best, and displayed promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn; no surprise if a bit more of his Flat ability transfers to this code on today's handicap debut.

13/8

16/1

Form: 80228- CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seven-time Polytrack winner, including over C&D; runner-up twice at Lingfield (1m4f) late last year but he struggled there (1m2f) last time and needs to bounce back after that laboured effort.
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2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Party Island

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Bath (1m2f, firm), beating Galaxy Wonder by half a length on the latest occasion; up another 2lb, but still a big player in his current mood.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Party Island

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Most wins on the AW but it was his third success on the grass when coming home 2.5l to the good over C&D two weeks ago; defying the 5lb rise shouldn't be beyond him.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Party Island

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but he's in form, creditable third at Lingfield on Good Friday last time; gained last win off 5lb higher (in July 2024); shortlisted.

2/1

Form: 1412-4 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D and at Southwell (1m4f) in the autumn; only fourth of seven at Chelmsford (1m5f) last month but that trip is on the outer limits of his stamina and he still looks feasibly treated; dangerous back at 1m3f.
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1st

7

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Both wins for Ismail Mohammed came on the AW last autumn, including one over C&D; makes his stable debut after three months off having been picked up for 25,000gns in February; usual visor now missing; market useful.

10/1

5th

3

(12)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won over C&D and at Southwell (1m4f) in the autumn; only fourth of seven at Chelmsford (1m5f) last month but that trip is on the outer limits of his stamina and he still looks feasibly treated; dangerous back at 1m3f.

6/1

4th

4

(4)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ismail Mohammed

Has won two of his last four starts, most recently at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in November; posted another good effort when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 26 days ago and he can again go well, although he still needs to fully prove his stamina for this far.

7/2

Form: 0339-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 13 starts but he reappeared with a good second off a reduced mark at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; that was behind an unexposed improver and he has claims if he can back that up.
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6th

1

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Imperial Trooper

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jennie Candlish

Placed on three of five starts this year; wide draw no help at Chester two weeks ago when he had his first crack at 1m4f (tailed off); reverts to 1m2f and probably okay on the ground, so he's considered each-way.

12/1

15th

16

(16)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Imperial Trooper

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

Placed on three of his four starts this year, most recently when keeping on well for third on last month's turf return at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm); will presumably be dropped in again from his wide draw today; might need some luck but looks well worth a crack at 1m4f.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Imperial Trooper

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Sole success came when landing a Ffos Las maiden over 7.5f on heavy for Ed Walker in August 2024; has run well on his last three starts on AW (beaten a neck last time) and if he can reproduce that form on turf then he holds claims.

9/2

8/1

Form: 659/1-

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Held when falling two out over hurdles in November, but he won on the Flat at Lingfield (1m4f, soft) on penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture and four of his eight wins have been on AW; cheekpieces back on.
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3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Johnny Boom

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

9/2

2nd

4

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Johnny Boom

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Caused 28-1 surprise on soft ground at Leiester (1m4f) in the autumn but was below that form on his two AW starts in February (wore cheekpieces) and is too inconsistent to rely upon; no headgear today.

14/1

Form: 1532-2 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last summer and he's finished runner-up here in his two runs this winter; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he should be in the thick of things again.
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3rd

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Fiddlers Green

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

May have done too much early and might have failed for stamina when sixth of eight at Chelmsford (13.3f. Polytrack) 13 days ago (Take The Boat second); better judged on his previous form around here including wins over 1m3f/1m4f; respected for stable that also runs Maywedance.

12/1

6th

1

(7)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiddlers Green

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

All wins at 1m3f-1m4f; hasn't fully convinced with stamina in his 1m5f/1m6f attempts, including latest start; may again get outstayed.

8/1

5th

9

(1)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiddlers Green

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

In good form at Kempton prior to a lesser effort there (1m3f) last month; needs to bounce back and well beaten in one go on Tapeta; others have less to prove.

12/1

10/1

Form: 0722-9 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Got back on track with a couple of close seconds on AW in the autumn but he returned from a break with a 20l defeat at Newcastle (1m2f) last month; has something to prove again after that and his last win was in 2023.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

12

(9)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jack Sparowe

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Butler

Not as good now and prone to the occasional off-day; still to win over C&D but his record suggests he needs considering off this mark, especially given his two previous runs in cheekpieces both resulted in near-misses.

10/1

Form: 667-84

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m4f), who gave it a good shot when a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f) four weeks ago; usually races prominently and has possibilities if she can find something extra with cheekpieces added.
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9

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Course scorer but she came in a never-dangerous seventh of 12 on her yard debut in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; more is required with cheekpieces removed today.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Two wins when trained by Karl Burke (1m/1m4f); posted her best effort for Darryll Holland when fourth of seven (beaten 1l) here over 1m3f last month but she was well beaten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 16 days ago; drops down markedly in trip for her stable debut.

18/1

10th

5

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Darryll Holland

Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m4f), who gave it a good shot when a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f) four weeks ago; usually races prominently and has possibilities if she can find something extra with cheekpieces added.

12/1

11th
11 (7)
Upepo

16/1

Form: 48018- BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Turned things around with a smooth success at Lingfield (1m4) in December but he was disappointing when unpenalised at Wolverhampton three days later; that may have come too soon but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back again.
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6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Upepo

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out.

5/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Upepo

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip.

12/1

14/1

Form: 6614U-

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been at shorter trips but he has run well over C&D; last success was at Wolverhampton in September and he got badly hampered when unseating there last time; returns after a break but he needs watching in market back up in trip; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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1st

3

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Triple AW winner who showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton in March and he went close back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month; 2lb higher here but he was a well-backed favourite last time and he remains very well treated on old form; big player.

6/4

2nd

2

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Sceptic

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

6yo who turned things around with two creditable efforts at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; his last two wins have been at that track but he remains well treated on his old turf form; could be dangerous back in this sphere but he probably wouldn't want any rain.

5/2

5th

1

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Latest two wins here, at about 1m1f and 7f, both off this sort of mark; it's been a long haul this winter but he looked on the way back over C&D recently, behind a subsequent winner in a higher grade; in the reckoning.

5/1

Form: 3788-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won off 4lb higher at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's struggled since and was beaten 8l at Chelmsford (1m5f) last time; record is now 1-13 and he needs a big turnaround.
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8th

7

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Atlantic Sunset

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Visored for the first time when scoring at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June for his previous yard, but he was well beaten on his yard debut at Yarmouth three weeks ago; others preferred.

25/1

4th

1

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:57 Yarmouth

Atlantic Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

1-14 for Charlie Johnston, the win coming off 7lb higher at Newmarket last summer (1m4f); that was in a new visor and he struggled afterwards, including in blinkers that are now reapplied; joined this yard for 1,000gns.

16/1

13th

7

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Atlantic Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won off 4lb higher at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's struggled since and was beaten 8l at Chelmsford (1m5f) last time; record is now 1-13 and he needs a big turnaround.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £14.05
Tricast £94.24
Trifecta £183.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dust Cover

POSTDATA:

Must Believe

D Express:

Imperial Trooper

RP RATINGS:

Something

NEWMARKET:

Jack Sparowe

The Guardian:

Fiddlers Green

The Star:

Johnny Boom

Telegraph:

Dust Cover

The Sun:

Must Believe

Daily Mirror:

Imperial Trooper

The Times:

Something

Daily Mail:

Jack Sparowe

Daily Record:

Fiddlers Green