March 02 / 16.37 Kempton (AW)

16.37

Standard To Slow

Sri Lanka Wonder Of Asia Handicap (GBBplus Race)

  • Prize money: £8246.4
  • 1m 3f 219y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Sri Lanka Wonder Of Asia Handicap (GBBplus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 364-51 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Most of his wins have been at 1m but he made it 6-11 at Kempton when swooping late for a last-gasp win over 1m3f in January; up 2lb but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is strongly respected back up in trip.
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4th

4

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Added to his excellent Kempton record with wins over 1m3f and 1m4f this year; another cracking effort there when chasing home the progressive Gamrai over 1m3f in March; probably worth ignoring a recent run on turf but his peak AW form (including all wins) has been achieved on Polytrack.

16/1

13th

9

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Fine from 1m to 1m4f; has won on turf but the AW looks more his scene and especially Kempton where he beat all bar a handicap snip the last time; back on grass others look safer.

10/1

2nd

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Keiran Burke

Most of his wins have been at 1m but he swooped late on to score over 1m3f in January and led 1f out when asserting in tidy style over 1m4f early this month, both at this track; back up another 5lb and he's a 7yo, but peak form (October 2024) was a little better still and he's now 7-12 at Kempton; on the shortlist.

15/2

20/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 52856- D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner but he's 1-10 on AW and was well held in a Class 4 at Lingfield (1m4f) in December; had a wide trip in that race but this looks tough back up in grade and he's best watched back from a break.
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3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Great Bedwyn

10st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 14 starts but he was a good second of 17 over 1m4f here (good) at the Dante meeting in May; freshened up since a disappointing effort at Thirsk six weeks ago.

8/1

8th

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Great Bedwyn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last May but he's been a good second on two of his last three starts, most recently in a big field at York (1m4f, good) this month; every chance he'll again be bang there.

4/1

2nd

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Great Bedwyn

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won this (good to firm) on return last year by a neck off 4lb higher than today; subsequent efforts have never quite lived up to that, albeit runner-up on Kempton AW last September and this March; first 1m2f run for ages when disappointing on latest start; could bounce back with each-way claims.

15/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 511-20

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (1m2f) and Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and was good second in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle; may still have some room to manoeuvre off this mark but he struggled in the snow at St Moritz last time and he still has stamina to prove at this trip.
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8th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Parlando

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Ian Williams

Good third over 1m4f on Kempton AW in March and again ran well when filling the same position at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; a case can be made on those efforts but subsequent evidence suggests he's gone off the boil.

12/1

8th

8

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Parlando

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ian Williams

Five-time winner who has been operating close to his best in defeat this year but not last time at Epsom when in first-time cheekpieces; even if back on song, others are more intriguing.

25/1

6th

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Parlando

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ian Williams

Two AW wins in December and returned to turf with 3l third of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last Tuesday; might not be far away but there's a suspicion that this exposed 7yo might find a few too good; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

10/1

Form: 464/14 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Returned after almost two years off with a game win over 1m4f at Wolverhampton (12-1) last month; held in fourth in his follow-up bid at Lingfield but he wasn't beaten far and that another good effort in a valuable handicap; has raced prominently in his last two runs and he should go well again on this drop back in grade.
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2nd

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Nolton Cross

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

6-24 on AW but 0-12 on turf; recent efforts have been underwhelming and he's probably better suited by 1m4f; not the percentage call.

20/1

5th

3

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

19:10 Nottingham

Nolton Cross

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Six-time AW winner but he's 0-11 on turf and has struggled at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) and Hamilton (1m5f, good) in last two runs; now drops back into a Class 4 event but he has plenty to prove back at this trip.

16/1

9th

4

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Nolton Cross

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Six wins (latest in February) from 24 AW starts but 0-10 on turf; Newmarket 15 days ago saw first turf race since 2023 and he came last of eight.

25/1

8/1

Form: 342-33

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
21 defeats have followed a successful racecourse debut but he's been placed in his last three runs including a close third here (1m3f) 12 days ago; should go well again and he's in the mix back up in trip.
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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

Form: 62942- D BF

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won twice in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; had only five runs last year but he went close on two occasions, including in a Class 2 at Southwell (1m4f) in November; 2lb higher on his return but he hit a personal best last time and he's a key player on this drop back in grade.
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11th

7

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Dramatic Star

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Improved last year without quite winning; each-way claims if back to best with first-time headgear after two rather disappointing runs in 2026.

9/2

7th

5

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Dramatic Star

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Not quite at his best at Kempton last month but that came after 94 days off and he could improve for it; held up in slowly run race at Kempton in October when 2l fourth on his sole previous crack at 2m, and he may yet be capable of better at this sort of trip; has won here and could be involved.

11/2

6th

2

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:37 Kempton (AW)

Dramatic Star

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won twice in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; had only five runs last year but he went close on two occasions, including in a Class 2 at Southwell (1m4f) in November; 2lb higher on his return but he hit a personal best last time and he's a key player on this drop back in grade.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32106- D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who is 3-9 on AW and his last win was off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last July; returned to the Flat with an encouraging effort at Southwell (2m) in December but was never dangerous in that race and his last win over this trip was in 2022; has some work to do.
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3

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

15:23 Stratford

Charging Thunder

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Not at best on the Flat this year (albeit still capable of useful form) and managed only fourth of six when warm favourite for latest hurdle race, at Worcester (2m, good) in May; that said, he's a stout stayer on the Flat and could have untapped potential over this new trip over jumps.

9/4

11th

1

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Charging Thunder

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Not in peak form (hurdles or Flat) from last August onwards but it's not forgotten that he was third in the Plate itself last year off 3lb higher.

22/1

4th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Charging Thunder

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-4 in handicaps; however, he should be on a fair mark given the level of his Flat ability and he ran quite well in a valuable Newmarket handicap at the Guineas meeting; player.

9/4

Form: 3/1-1

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
210,000gns yearling; very lightly raced 4yo who made it 2-3 when winning a Lingfield novice (1m2f) on his reappearance last month; that was a golden opportunity but he looks on fair mark now switched to a handicap and is open to more progress at this new trip; interesting contender.
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5th

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Won on the Rowley Mile here (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Newbury to win over this C&D (good) three weeks ago; it was a blanket finish last time but he's just 2lb higher today and the fourth has won since; this progressive 4yo is now 4-8 and is high on the list.

9/2

1st

2

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Soundly beaten at Newbury (1m, good) last time following a 9lb rise for his win on the other Newmarket course earlier last month (1m, good to firm; made virtually all); however, this lightly raced 4yo impressed on that penultimate outing and his current mark may not be beyond him.

10/1

10th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Spanish Voice

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Six races overall and his only two on turf resulted in one front-running win at Newmarket last April (1m2f, good) and another two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); being dropped back in trip worked a treat last time and, although hit with a 9lb rise, better still may well be forthcoming.

6/1

Form: /1775- D

Last run: 209 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has won seven times on the Flat but last success was over 2m at Lingfield 13 months ago; on same mark here but he was tailed off in final run last summer and has plenty to prove back at this trip on his return.
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7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Chase/hurdle winner who won on the AW at Lingfield in February 2025; hasn't been in top form on his last couple of runs over hurdles; on a fair mark now.

20/1

14

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Legendary Day

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Barry Brennan

Useful on the Flat in his prime but suffered heavy defeat in that sphere last month, after a layoff, and also struggled in a handicap hurdle three weeks ago; sports refitted cheekpieces; others have much less to prove.

25/1

6th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 13lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Barry Brennan

Seven-time Flat winner who has also scored over hurdles (2m1f, soft) and fences (2m, good); on dangerous mark back over jumps but he's not seen much action in the last 12 months and has been tailed off in his last two Flat runs; risks attached.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £85.20
Straight Forecast £95.77
Tricast £487.11
Trifecta £566.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Spanish Voice

SPOTLIGHT:

Dramatic Star

Telegraph:

Whitcombe Rockstar

The Guardian:

Nolton Cross

The Times:

Spanish Voice

Daily Mail:

Spanish Voice

D Express:

Spanish Voice

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Voice

The Sun:

Spanish Voice

Daily Record:

Spanish Voice

RP RATINGS:

Dramatic Star

TOPSPEED:

Dramatic Star

The Star:

Dramatic Star