April 01 / 20.30 Kempton (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-8444 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Style of racing can leave him a hostage to fortune but he is well handicapped and has been threatening something bigger of late; should get a pace to aim at this time and he is greatly respected.
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4th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

6th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner this time last year who bounced back to form off 6lb lower on the Rowley Mile five weeks ago; not been this high in the weights for a good while but having Jack Callan (second ride for the yard) take off 3lb will help and he's high on the shortlist.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time; this in-form 6yo is one to consider.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -23255 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He has turned in a string of good runs since joining Fionn McSharry; only fifth on his last two starts but dropped 2lb as a result and he has races in him off this sort of mark; Oisin Murphy booked; contender.
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5th

4

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

True Promise

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Fionn McSharry

Ended losing run with an emphatic success at Wolverhampton (5f) six weeks ago and the runner-up has done his bit for the form since; still seeking a first turf win though and following up off 7lb higher won't be easy.

7/2

1st

4

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Fionn McSharry

Four wins on Tapeta elsewhere, at 5f-7f, all in 2024; has been involved in several tight finishes since December, including for Oisin Murphy at Kempton (6f) in April, and while he's been on much the same mark throughout, he's worth another go over a bare 5f; thereabouts.

4/1

12th

8

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

True Promise

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Yet to win in ten starts for current stable but he has been placed in seven of them, including back on turf at Wetherby 13 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); should run his race but this looks a tough race in which to end his losing streak.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 0-1626 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to win a Class 4 over C&D in January; respectable efforts since, including when sixth of seven behind Em Four and Brazen Idol here two weeks ago (held up in a race where the front two dominated); still feasibly weighted.
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1st

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Serenity Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf.

5/2

2nd

5

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Serenity Dream

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's and he's posted some good efforts since, including when fifth of 18 in a 0-80 at Ascot in May; beaten about 3l when sixth at Goodwood (7f, soft) 25 days ago and now drops in grade.

6/1

6th

9

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Win here last August (6f) came off 2lb lower; several good runs this year, including in a big field at Ascot four weeks ago, but others look stronger for win purposes.

10/1

5/1

Form: 527351 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, over 6f at Chelmsford in January and when beating Brazen Idol over C&D two weeks ago (pair prominent throughout); 3lb rise asks more of him but he is likely to give it another good go.
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8th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Em Four

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two turf wins last summer and three AW wins this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in April; ran well when third of five at Salisbury next time but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

20/1

7th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Has won over 6f and 5f on the AW since March and he's perfectly capable on turf, though perhaps not on ground easier than good judged on latest run at Chepstow.

10/1

Form: 214-32 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Rediscovered his form with a bang for Charlie Clover last autumn and he has continued the good work on AW this year, close up in 6f handicaps here and at Southwell on his last two starts; sold for 23,000gns since latest; high on the list starting out for his new yard.
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2nd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Not had a lot of luck with one thing and another lately and won't mind going back up to an easy 7f as he bids to take his course record to 3-3; higher in the weights than when twice winning easily here for Tom Clover last backend but he's respected.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Enjoyed a revival for Charlie Clover between October 2025 and February this year, winning three times; not so good in four runs for current yard but he is slipping back down the weights.

16/1

4th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

State Of Madness

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.

14/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 1065/2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well suited by conditions; made a promising stable debut 14 days ago, forcing Em Four to pull out all the stops, and that was after a 702-day absence; has to back it up but he will be a danger to all if he does.
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5th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Brazen Idol

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

All six wins, three on AW, have been over 6f; best run this season was when second over 5f at Ffos Las last month (good); chance on that run but this faster going not sure to suit.

7/1

8th

2

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Ryan

Missed 2025 but ran well when second of seven over this C&D in March on his first start for 702 days; struggled on his next two starts but returned to form when going close at Ffos Las (5f) nine days ago; this dual C&D will be suited by the return to this trip and has strong claims.

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Brazen Idol

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Ryan

Missed 2025 and hasn't kicked on from an encouraging return on the AW, last time finishing tailed off on soft.

14/1

16/1

Form: 1-7464 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2025, the latest a 50-1 surprise over C&D in December; not beaten far here when last seen nine weeks ago; stable may have stronger claims with Serenity Dream.
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1

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Up The Anti

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile sort who won three times last year including at Leicester (1m, good to firm) and over C&D (heavy); now 2lb lower than for her AW win in December but things have not gone well in two runs this season; got hampered by a faller when pulled up at Lingfield on Tuesday but she needs a major revival back at this track; yard also runs Neptune Legend.

14/1

2

(12)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Up The Anti

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Kempton (6f, AW) last year, but she beat only one rival home at Kempton last month following a 63-day break; has won over 1m so this step back up in trip will be no issue, and she won't be inconvenienced by any rain.

11/1

Form: 01-957

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He made a winning stable debut in a 5f novice at Chelmsford in December but three handicap runs since have been underwhelming; the addition of a hood needs to give him a lift; stable also runs Expert Agent.
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5th

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Handicapper quick to ease off and he offered more back on turf last time, on just his second run at beyond sprint trips; lacked consistency to date but that gave something to build on.

7/2

4th

11

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Middleton View

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning start for Stuart Williams when strong at the finish over 5f at Chelmsford in December; little to cheer since and hopes are pinned on the return to 7f/turf having a positive effect.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning stable debut in a 5f novice at Chelmsford in December but three handicap runs since have been underwhelming; the addition of a hood needs to give him a lift; stable also runs Expert Agent.

20/1

Form: 7-2413 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £16.70
Straight Forecast £14.30
Tricast £123.04
Trifecta £160.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Em Four

SPOTLIGHT:

Expert Agent

RP RATINGS:

State Of Madness

The Times:

True Promise

The Star:

Ruby Red Gove

Telegraph:

Alpine Girl

NEWMARKET:

Brazen Idol

The Guardian:

Em Four

Daily Mail:

Em Four

The Sun:

Em Four

Daily Record:

State Of Madness

D Express:

True Promise

TOPSPEED:

Expert Agent

Daily Mirror:

Expert Agent