February 18 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (London Middle Distance Series Qualif

  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (London Middle Distance Series Qualif

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface:

Weather:

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 27764- BF

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first Flat win but he has taken well to hurdles for his new trainer, winning twice last September and last seen finishing a close second in Grade 2 at Wincanton 102 days ago; no surprise to see him on the premises.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Hamlets Night

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

0-14 on Flat turf and a beaten favourite at Musselburgh two weeks ago; his hurdles record (2-7) is better but he had no obvious excuse when fifth to Indemnity at Plumpton (33-1) last month; others appeal more.

20/1

3rd

2

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Hamlets Night

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Won on Kempton AW (1m3f; not proven over this far) in February and latest start was up with his best hurdles form; 0-13 on Flat turf but that includes five seconds.

7/2

5th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Hamlets Night

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

Won twice early-season and better again when second in classy small-field races at Cheltenham and Wincanton, the latest a Grade 2; returned from a break with a win on the AW so his run in the Morebattle at Kelso goes down as disappointing; the return of a hood is no bad thing; enjoys good ground.

16/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 53115-

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f novice at Chelmsford in October and followed up in 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton one month later; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Southwell 12 weeks ago but that was a Class 2; still has low mileage and he commands respect.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Solarize

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

All six starts on AW, winning 1m2f Chelmsford novice and 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap in the autumn; only fifth at Chelmsford next time but resumed his progression when second of eight over 1m3f at Kempton nine days ago; that appeals as solid form and he's likely to have a big say off the same mark (2lb higher from Saturday) if his stamina holds over this significantly longer trip (pedigree provides hope).

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

18th Feb 2026

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Solarize

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 1m2f novice at Chelmsford in October and followed up in 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton one month later; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Southwell 12 weeks ago but that was a Class 2; still has low mileage and he commands respect.

100/30

2

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Solarize

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Looked in need of the experience when fifth of six on debut over C&D and stepped forward from that when a 4l third of nine at Kempton (1m4f, AW) eight days ago; step back in trip isn't sure to suit but he's open to further improvement.

5/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0342-3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
20 defeats have followed a successful racecourse debut but he has run several good races during that barren spell; down to a career-low mark and apprentice Connor Planas is good value for his 3lb claim; each-way shout.
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Son Of Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Just two wins from 25 starts but latest was at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month and he had a near-miss on his return visit three weeks ago; up another 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and his first win was on turf; strongly respected.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jim Boyle

Gained a first success (since his debut in 2023) when edging out Wonder by 1l in 15-runner handicap over C&D 24 days ago; 2lb worse off here but still not taken lightly.

3/1

4th
2 (5)
Nap Hand

10/1

Form: 9/735-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Still 2lb higher than for his Newbury win in October 2024 (1m2f, heavy); fair hurdle form last summer but more to prove back on the Flat.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Nap Hand

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Three Flat wins at up to 1m2f; in the frame twice over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; drops into a 0-80 and should stay 1m4f; not discounted.

5/1

2nd

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Nap Hand

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; back from a break with pleasing runs under both codes before struggling in the Sussex Champion Hurdle; this is easier than that assignment.

5/1

8th

12

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Nap Hand

10st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; back from a break to finish fourth behind Hamlet's Night on the AW and then ran third of six in a Fakenham handicap hurdle; this race is much tougher than that one.

25/1

Form: 0373-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins last summer; good third over C&D on his return from a 12-week break; dangerous with a repeat.
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 21-61 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
1m novice win here 12 months ago; beaten favourite on her handicap debut/return from 11-month absence last month but she left that behind with an easy Newcastle win four weeks ago (1m2f); that form hasn't worked out and she is 6lb higher in a stronger race but still likely she has more to offer.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Selenic

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Won a novice here and her one handicap win was on Newcastle AW; moved up from 1m4f to 2m for warm race at Lingfield (AW) eight weeks ago and, although below best, did not appear beaten by the trip as she plugged on into fourth of 14 with first-time cheekpieces; may have more to offer as a stayer.

13/2

4th

9

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Selenic

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Lightly raced since her debut early last year, winning at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) and Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta); steps up another half-mile in trip, but she shapes like a stayer and is worthy of respect, especially if strong in the market; cheekpieces are given a go.

7/1

3rd

7

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Selenic

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Made it 2-4 when landing a handicap here (1m2f) in January but she flopped when favourite at Kempton (1m3f) last month; bit to prove after that but a wide trip didn't help and she probably still has untapped potential; dangerous if she can bounce back.

6/1

Form: 34233-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but he has displayed clear signs of ability and has been placed in both handicap runs; effective at this track and should be capable of better as a 4yo.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Criminal

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

11-race maiden who returned to form with a near-miss over 1m2f on the AW 14 days ago, despite being slow to break; first-time headgear might do something for him; effective on grass.

5/2

2nd

3

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Criminal

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ten-race maiden and out of sorts so far this year; had little chance the way the race panned out in a 1m handicap here two weeks ago but he was keeping on well at the finish, boding well for today's return to 1m2f; drops in class too and he's of interest.

4/1

8th

11

(12)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Criminal

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three poor efforts this year and the handicapper's proving slow to relent; this the shortest trip he's tackled, round an easy course (no problem with 1m4f last year), and he isn't obviously fancied from yet another wide stall.

20/1

50/1

Form: 7/00-6 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who struggled in two runs last year and fared no better when last of six over 2m here six weeks ago; down in the weights but has too much to prove for now.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Torcello

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

His mark continues to tumble and he's one to watch in the betting in reapplied cheekpieces with the slow ground in his favour; however, this 12yo has very much struggled on his four starts since last June.

9/1

8th

9

(8)

18th Feb 2026

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Torcello

9st 1lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Shaun Lycett

Veteran who struggled in two runs last year and fared no better when last of six over 2m here six weeks ago; down in the weights but has too much to prove for now.

50/1

10

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Torcello

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Shaun Lycett

Sixth in 2022 Chester Cup (sole visit); well handicapped on best 2024 form; now an 11yo, well beaten on final outing last season and his only start this term (June); the latter was on good ground, whereas it's softer (preferably soft or heavy) which has suited him best for a long time now.

50/1

14/1

Form: /446-5

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has finished midfield in two 1m2f handicaps; should be sharper with last month's reappearance behind him but improvement is required for the new, longer trip.
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7th

12

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Desert Heart

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Showed some promise in qualifying runs at up to 1m2f; has yet to distinguish himself in handicaps but the ground was soft in his one attempt at this level on turf and perhaps he'll do better back on good ground.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Desert Heart

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Steady progress in three novice/maiden runs but he has finished down the field in three handicap runs; eased 6lb but hopes appear to rest on the drop back to 1m giving him a lift.

10/1

9th

8

(2)

18th Feb 2026

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Desert Heart

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Five-race maiden who has finished midfield in two 1m2f handicaps; should be sharper with last month's reappearance behind him but improvement is required for the new, longer trip.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.20
Straight Forecast £19.90
Tricast £111.12
Trifecta £105.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Selenic

TOPSPEED:

Solarize

LAMBOURN:

Criminal

D Express:

Golden Circet

RP RATINGS:

Selenic

POSTDATA:

Selenic

NEWMARKET:

Selenic

Daily Mail:

Selenic

Daily Mirror:

Selenic

The Star:

Selenic

Daily Record:

Selenic

The Times:

Solarize

Telegraph:

Solarize

The Guardian:

Solarize

The Sun:

Solarize