March 25 / 17.00 Kempton (AW)

17.00

Standard To Slow

Virgin Bet Interactive Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.60
  • Place: £5.80

Form: 386-00

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his second at Goodwood (6f, good) last August but he's lost his way in last four runs and was beaten 14l over C&D three weeks ago; record is now 0-10 and he has a lot to prove from tough draw.
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6th

9

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Rory Rocket

8st 10lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Gary & Josh Moore

4yo who made the breakthrough when scoring off a reduced mark at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; 18-1) in March; has claims if he can back that up but he can miss the break and will need a good pace on this drop back to 5f.

5/1

1st

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Rory Rocket

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on his second at Goodwood (6f, good) last August but he's lost his way in last four runs and was beaten 14l over C&D three weeks ago; record is now 0-10 and he has a lot to prove from tough draw.

20/1

11th

3

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:07 Kempton (AW)

Rory Rocket

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on his second at Goodwood (6f, good) last August but he's lost his way in last three runs and was beaten 13l on his C&D reappearance last month; record is now 0-9 and others are preferred.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 368-06

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Free-going 4yo who is 0-19 and has been well held in two runs (7f/5f) for Mick Appleby this year; had a wide trip at Wolverhampton last time but he needs to raise his game on his step back up to 6f; hood removed and tongue-tie is now tried.
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4th

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

23-race maiden who has tried various headgear (including combinations) since joining this yard but it was only today's tongue-tie he sported when close second at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; career-low mark and he's a contender if subsequent efforts can be forgiven.

9/1

11th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Valsharah

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

Still seeking his first win after 22 attempts; went close at Kempton (6f) in March but his two runs since haven't been of the same standard; has shown promise on turf; has worn each of today's accessories at some point but this is the first time they have been worn together.

10/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

21-race maiden but he was runner-up at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) last month and posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; has each-way claims.

4/1

3rd
3 (7)
Rye

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2256-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-13 but runner-up twice in a row at Wolverhampton in the autumn and she returned from a break with creditable third over C&D three weeks ago; had some of today's rivals behind her last time and she's a big payer if she can build on that run.
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2nd

11

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Rye

9st 2lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive, if consistent, maiden who's blown plenty of chances in less competitive handicaps; just behind Elvetham last time (first-time cheekpieces; off tonight) and holds similar claims to that one back on turf.

10/1

4th

4

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Rye

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

15-race maiden but she's returned from a break with three places efforts this spring and first two were over C&D; her mark hasn't moved much and has each-way claims again back at this track; cheekpieces added.

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rye

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Consistent maiden who's resumed from a short break in good form; decent claims at this level on a few of last autumn's C&D efforts and she's on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: 267-54

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts in classified events (5f) in last two runs but it's almost three years since his sole win and others are preferred; one of three runners for the yard.
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5th

8

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Battle Point

9st 2lb

T: Michael Attwater

Has made the frame a few times over C&D, but a record of 1-49 doesn't make him an appealing proposition.

12/1

10th

11

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Battle Point

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

1-48, the win gained over 5f here in 2023; back from a break with three pretty good efforts this year, the latest a 66-1 fourth at Kempton (6f), but still makes only limited appeal.

16/1

4th

11

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Battle Point

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Respectable efforts in classified events (5f) in last two runs but it's almost three years since his sole win and others are preferred; one of three runners for the yard.

14/1

11/2

Form: 473-37

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 19 starts was over 1m (soft) in Ireland last October; has mixed record since but he's not been with Tony Carroll for long and was a close third at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he's in the mix in new headgear.
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15

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Just Jump

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Ex-Irish gelding who's got into the habit of fluffing the start for this yard, which also saddles Rye; can pull hard too and comes with risks, returned to turf and going without the hood tonight.

20/1

10

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Just Jump

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Shaped well when third at Lingfield (6f, AW) on his stable debut in February; hasn't fared so well since, with slow starts a recurring theme, and he will need luck in running if he blows the start from stall 1; cheekpieces the headgear of choice today.

6/1

8th

10

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Just Jump

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

1-20, the win coming in a Bellewstown maiden claimer (1m, soft) in October; has shown encouragement since joining Tony Carroll and can't be easily dismissed.

7/1

Form: 235-46 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner but he's 0-6 on AW and was well held over C&D on his stable debut three weeks ago; continues to drop down the weights but he's drawn out wide here and others are preferred; cheekpieces added.
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13th

14

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Sub Thirteen

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Jeremy Scott

Wins have come on good or softer but he ran fairly well on good to firm when second to Moonhall Lass at Salisbury three weeks ago; 9lb better off tonight but the winner had a good bit in hand and this one could have done without the summer weather arriving.

16/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Sub Thirteen

11st 0lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Jeremy Scott

Course winner over 5f, but stays 6f well; 1lb below his last winning mark and has the assistance of an experienced amateur, but he could really do with rain.

10/1

6th

2

(11)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sub Thirteen

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jeremy Scott

Four-time turf winner but he's 0-6 on AW and was well held over C&D on his stable debut three weeks ago; continues to drop down the weights but he's drawn out wide here and others are preferred; cheekpieces added.

12/1

Form: -14774

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 17 starts but that came off a similar mark here (7f) in January; no impact in last four runs but he ran well for a long way at Wolverhampton last time and is not ruled out on this drop back to 6f.
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3

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 19 starts came here on the AW over 7f in January and she ran well here over 6f 19 days ago, keeping on into third to do best of those from off the pace; step back up in trip will suit but he's yet to be placed in four starts on turf.

9/1

3rd

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Opened account with hard-fought 7f course win off today's mark in January but yet to make any further progress and was unable to land a telling blow when dropped back to 6f at Kempton last month.

10/1

7th

7

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Mighty Ruler

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Just one win from 17 starts but that came off a similar mark here (7f) in January; no impact in last four runs but he ran well for a long way at Wolverhampton last time and is not ruled out on this drop back to 6f.

10/1

Form: -51556 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win over this trip at Wolverhampton in January; finished down the field in three subsequent runs but he had some traffic issues in a messy race at Southwell last time; now only 2lb higher than for his last success and has claims if he gets some luck.
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1st

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not as good since missing more than a year, does most racing over 6f and will always come with risks, given a propensity to blow the start and/or pull hard; this is easier down to 0-50 company for the first time, though, and he's capable if it falls right.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Hes An Angel

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

Hold-up performer who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January but he's not hit the same level since and has finished eighth in his three runs (Tapeta/turf); on dangerous mark but he has something to prove and slow starts can be an issue.

12/1

15/2

Form: 074-64 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in December 2024 but he finished close fourth over C&D in January, on his final run for Mike Murphy; been gelded since and he needs a close look on his return for new yard; visor goes on and tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed.
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7th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Faded out of contention on last month's stable debut at Kempton (6f; first-time visor) but is well handicapped on his winter form for Mike Murphy and this C&D suits; sports refitted cheekpieces; not ruled out.

9/1

9th

10

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win was in December 2024 but he finished close fourth over C&D in January, on his final run for Mike Murphy; been gelded since and he needs a close look on his return for new yard; visor goes on and tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed.

15/2

4th

4

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mike Murphy

Not disgraced when fourth of 12 in this headgear combination at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month, but not so good at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and just 1-18; others preferred.

9/1

6/1

Form: 375515 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Frequent slow starter who was always on the back foot over C&D last time but he justified favouritism here (7f classified) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.
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5th

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vitalline

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow-starter who has won seven times over 6f/7f on the AW; held in handicaps lately, but the return to this level offers hope and he's capable of playing a part if things pan out his way.

10/1

8th

9

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Vitalline

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow starter who switches back from blinkers to the visor sported for last month's 0-50 Kempton win; will be happier back up from 6f but is yet another who'll need some luck from a wide stall.

10/1

6th

11

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Vitalline

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Keiran Burke

Frequent slow-starter who is a four-time winner here, the latest in a 0-50 classified event over 7f last month; twice held since, though, and doesn't have a great draw.

25/1

11th
8 (1)
Haziym

12/1

Form: 93-695 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow starter who is 0-23 in Britain; perked up with a close third over C&D (20-1) in December but he's struggled in last two runs and others carry fewer risks.
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6

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Haziym

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-24 in Britain; now 5lb lower than when finishing well for third at Kempton (6f) in December but this year's form has been disappointing; others are much less risky.

9/1

11th

8

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Haziym

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-23 in Britain; perked up with a close third over C&D (20-1) in December but he's struggled in last two runs and others carry fewer risks.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Haziym

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow-starter who is 0-22 in Britain; he has the ability to feature off his lowly mark but others carry fewer risks.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £145.00
Straight Forecast £82.32
Tricast £274.78
Trifecta £833.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rye

RP RATINGS:

Just Jump

The Guardian:

Horus

The Star:

Haziym

Daily Mirror:

Vitalline

POSTDATA:

Rye

Telegraph:

Rye

Daily Mail:

Rye

Daily Record:

Rye

The Times:

Just Jump

D Express:

Just Jump

The Sun:

Just Jump