April 06 / 16.40 Kempton (AW)

16.40

Standard To Slow

Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 810-62 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who was beaten less than a length by a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; races off the same mark but may be vulnerable to younger rivals.
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3rd

3

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins from ten starts over C&D include a success in April off 3lb lower; didn't look in a great mood at Ascot last time but he still ran well to finish fairly close fourth; not ruled out.

8/1

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Five-time turf winner who matched that tally on the AW when landing Kempton handicap (1m) in April; never a threat over that C&D last Thursday and it's been a while since he won off a mark this high.

6/1

7th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over C&D in April and he went close on Polytrack and turf in his next two starts; didn't really fire at Newmarket (1m, good) last time but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can get back near best.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 76-648 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who started off last year with a bang, including four wins on Tapeta, but beaten 12 times since despite a sliding mark; others make greater appeal.
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11th

9

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Back to winning ways off this mark at Lingfield (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time) in April; he hasn't built on that and others may have his measure.

14/1

7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 6981-0 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Class 6 over C&D in November but finished over 7l behind Final Night on last month's return in a Class 5; has even more on his plate back in a Class 4.
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4th

2

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Gained a second 1m win here in May but only eighth of 11 in 1m Newmarket handicap 18 days ago; goes well round here but has his stamina to prove on his first try beyond 1m.

9/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Valentine Boy

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Majority of starts on AW and he scored on that surface at Kempton (1m) off 4lb lower in May; things didn't pan out ideally when good fourth of 14 over that C&D three weeks later and he brings some momentum to this switch back to turf.

5/1

4th

6

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Managed third in a C&D 0-80 last month and duly did the business in 0-75 company, also over track and trip, 23 days ago; this is even easier, although he's up 4lb, and Jack Dace can keep the ride in this apprentice contest; headgear (hood) goes on, presumably in attempt to settle him.

4/1

Form: 12154- CD

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come here, the latest over this trip in October; finished just over 2l behind Final Night here in December and now 8lb better off but he may just need this first outing since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Silca Bay

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Hindered by a shortage of room at Brighton last time; has won at Goodwood and Newmarket this summer but faces a stiffer task off current mark upped in class.

12/1

5th

1

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Silca Bay

10st 3lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Showed career-best form when leading close home at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month and has now won under Oliver Carmichael on two of his last three outings; ought to cope with the undulations here and can make his presence felt again.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Silca Bay

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Most of his handicaps on AW, winning three at 7f and 1m, but the return to turf is working quite well of late, gaining a first win on the surface at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June then checked in quite a promising run at Sandown (1m, good to firm) since; can be competitive off the same mark.

5/2

Form: 631-28 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won a novice and was beaten a head in a handicap in two starts at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) around New Year; not so good at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last time but of interest back on Polytrack with blinkers reapplied.
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5th

6

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:40 Cartmel

Champagne Powder

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

1-12 on the Flat for the Cole stable, the win gained on Polytrack (1m, RPR 79) in December; absent since running as though something was amiss in May and has stamina to prove on stable/hurdle debut but at least we know he has significant ability; the market may guide.

8/1

11th

3

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Champagne Powder

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Oliver Cole

Got off the mark in a Chelmsford novice (1m, AW) in December; has excuses for his last two defeats as he pulled too hard at Newcastle in February and missed the break at Kempton last time; tongue-tie returns to combine with blinkers and not out of this if things pan out for him.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Champagne Powder

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Oliver Cole

Front-runner who won a novice and was beaten a head in a handicap in two starts at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) around New Year; not so good at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last time but of interest back on Polytrack with blinkers reapplied.

8/1

OUR TIP

5/2

Form: 311-31 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
4-4 over C&D since October and another 4lb rise for his latest success 19 days ago may not preclude another big performance; high on list.
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2nd

1

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Final Night

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

All four wins have been over C&D and latest was in March; record of 0-9 on turf but he returned to form with a close second in a big field at York last time; only 1lb higher back on Polytrack and he should get a decent tow into this race; respected.

3/1

2nd

1

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Final Night

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

All four wins on the AW but he's just as effective on turf; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Newmarket's July meeting but he's down sharply in grade here and his form from the spring has a solid look to it.

11/1

10th

11

(14)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Final Night

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Four wins at Kempton between last October and this March and placed twice in a row on the other Newmarket course in May (1m, good to firm/good) before solid sixth of 18 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last month; his yard is in excellent form and he's an each-way contender.

11/1

Form: 70759- C

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Alice Haynes include one here (6f); 3lb lower than when a close fifth of 12 over C&D in November and worth a market check on stable debut after four months off.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Brave Byreflection

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

12lb lower than when winning a three-runner affair over C&D (good to firm) for Alice Haynes just over a year ago, but hasn't been threatening to take advantage of her sliding mark including in three starts for this yard; look elsewhere.

20/1

12th

5

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Brave Byreflection

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

6f win here as a 2yo; her only handicap win came in a three-runner affair at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last summer; she hasn't found her best form in three runs since leaving Alice Haynes and cheekpieces are now reached for.

16/1

6th

10

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Brave Byreflection

8st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: James Evans

C&D scorer for Alice Haynes last July; yet to fire for her new yard though in 1m handicaps at Kempton and Southwell in April; lots more is required.

10/1

Form: 723-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ran well in the last two of her three starts for Paul Attwater (including on Polytrack) and now makes her handicap debut after 195 days off; market should be revealing; yard also runs Greatbritishdream.
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1

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:55 Salisbury

Redbud Sixteen

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Lightly raced 4yo who posted two easy wins in June (including C&D, good/good to firm) before a disappointing run at the start of July (1m2f, good to firm); however, a two-month break may have helped and she could bounce back with a big performance; effective on soft ground.

9/2

7th

5

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Redbud Sixteen

9st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two easy wins from the front in recent weeks, appreciating the step up to this sort of trip back on turf; due to be 4lb higher from tomorrow, after last week's Newbury demolition, and her claims are obvious for a yard bang among the winners.

2/1

1st

3

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Redbud Sixteen

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charlie Pike

Bolted up under a positive ride to make it sixth-time lucky at Salisbury (1m2f, good) nine days ago; likely to go up a good deal more than her 5lb penalty, but whether her rivals will allow her as much rope this time is uncertain.

3/1

Form: 049-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Close fourth of eight in a Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack; 200-1) last September but his other two efforts for Paul Attwater either side were modest; makes his handicap debut after six months off; watch market.
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9th

8

(8)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Greatbritishdream

9st 1lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Close fourth of eight in a Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack; 200-1) last September but his other two efforts for Paul Attwater either side were modest; makes his handicap debut after six months off; watch market.

14/1

3

(2)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:35 Nottingham

Greatbritishdream

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Left August's debut (7f, AW) behind when close fourth of eight at 200-1 at Lingfield three weeks ago, when he didn't enjoy a clear run (1m, AW; Return To Unit second); however, further improvement is needed here.

20/1

2

(8)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Greatbritishdream

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Paul Attwater

15-2 when beaten a long way on his Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) last month (My Fermoy third).

33/1

Form: 2-13 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £44.20
Straight Forecast £43.79
Tricast £1433.30
Trifecta £1199.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Final Night

RP RATINGS:

Helm Rock

TOPSPEED:

Brave Byreflection

Daily Mirror:

Champagne Powder

NEWMARKET:

Final Night

The Times:

Final Night

The Guardian:

Final Night

Daily Mail:

Final Night

D Express:

Final Night

The Sun:

Final Night

The Star:

Final Night

Daily Record:

Final Night

POSTDATA:

Helm Rock

LAMBOURN:

Helm Rock

Telegraph:

Helm Rock