April 08 / 18.30 Kempton (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.90
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 2-2227 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Often placed but has never passed the post first in any of his 23 starts, his sole success courtesy of the stewards; return to this trip should suit, but others preferred for win purposes.
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6th

4

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Attwater

Ended a long losing run at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in April and he's held his form back on turf since, including a close call at Salisbury (6f, soft) and a 2l sixth in a big field at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month; still looks on a workable mark and he could be a big factor back on AW.

4/1

6th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Arantes Nascimento

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Arrives in top form after a 7f win at Kempton and two second places over 6f; hard to knock and should be thereabouts.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 813-32 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All seven starts on the AW have been here, with his record in handicaps reading 11332; drawn a bit wider than ideal and another furlong may suit ideally, but still high on the list in this field.
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11th

4

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Atmosphere

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Placed on four of his five starts in 2026, although wasn't at his best when beaten over 9l into third in amateur rider race at Ascot (1m, good) 13 days ago; acts on soft.

6/1

3rd

5

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Atmosphere

10st 2lb

J: Miss Georgia King

T: Richard Spencer

Perhaps ill at ease on the track when a disappointing favourite at Epsom in July; reliable in the main, winning twice last summer (7f, AW; 1m, good to firm) and runner-up on two occasions back in the spring (AW); considered.

9/1

5th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Atmosphere

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track.

9/4

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 40-852 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Last 11 AW starts have been on Tapeta (231115111852), but he was beaten less than a length into third of 14 on his last visit here (1m); back up 1lb for his latest second of 12 at Southwell (7f)), but still 1lb below his last winning mark; respected.
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8th

10

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Heather Main

Six Tapeta wins include four over C&D; on dangerous mark but he bled from the nose at Southwell on his penultimate run and also had a small amount of blood in his mouth before a tame effort over C&D two weeks ago; continues to edge down the weights but he has a patchy profile and others are preferred; cheekpieces added.

16/1

8th

7

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Six Tapeta wins include four here; has come back down to a realistic mark and reportedly bled from the nose when well beaten after a break at Southwell.

9/1

12th

9

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Won six 7f Tapeta handicaps in the opening months of last year, two over C&D, going two stone up the weights; didn't see out 1m when last seen and holds each-way claims back on his favoured surface.

20/1

Form: 42210- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form in emphatic fashion at Epsom (7f, good) last August, but following an 8lb rise he failed to beat a rival in an amateurs' event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in October; opposable on first start since.
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17th

17

(8)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

10st 7lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Some fair efforts on turf (6f) and AW (7f) this season; well beaten behind Tex and Dannick over 1m here last month but shaped as if back in better form (met trouble) when sixth of 12 at Leicester (6f) last week.

33/1

6th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Chamings

Some fair efforts on turf (6f) and AW (7f) this season but his form nosedived at Ascot last time; that was a Class 4 event but he needs to bounce back and probably doesn't have much in hand off his current mark.

16/1

8th

10

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

9st 11lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Patrick Chamings

He's not running at all badly but has nothing in hand off his current mark and he's probably better at shorter trips.

14/1

Form: 373-42

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who is just 1-17, but he only failed by a nose to double his tally over C&D nine days ago; another big run seems likely from the same mark.
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4th

5

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Has stood up well to a busy year, winning three times and better than ever when successful at Brighton (7f, good) in September; not quite at that level in two runs since but perhaps fitting a visor in place of cheekpieces will help.

9/1

9

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Notched a third success of 2026 at Brighton (7f) in September; backed it up with a solid fourth of nine in 7f handicap at Beverley 13 days ago; this consistent sort ought to be in the shake-up again.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins this year, including C&D, and he was well on top at the finish when scoring at Brighton (7f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise in a deeper race could leave him vulnerable.

4/1

Form: 19542- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has run very well in his last two starts over C&D, only going down by a neck in October; not seen since, though, and may just need the run.
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5th

2

(14)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Jersey Maverick

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Runner-up a couple times this season, but he was beaten 14l after an awkward start at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month and that took his overall record to 1-19; others preferred.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Jersey Maverick

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Fairly bolted up at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; that remains his only success but he's generally been running well this term and the handicapper is starting to give him a chance; respected.

9/2

3rd

5

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Jersey Maverick

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has modest 1-17 strike-rate but he's pretty consistent and his win was gained over C&D on good to firm ground (just under a year ago); finished well for second at Leicester (6f, good) last month and this step back up in trip is an obvious move; high on the list.

5/2

50/1

Form: 800-08 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Landed a maiden over C&D in May last year but her form has rather gone west since, albeit she wasn't beaten far into eighth of 12 here (1m) six weeks ago; others stronger nonetheless.
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12th

13

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Miss Chester

8st 8lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Inconsistent filly who has raced mainly on AW; posted one of her better efforts when close third in Class 6 at Kempton (1m) last week but isn't guaranteed to back up the form.

12/1

3rd

6

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Miss Chester

9st 5lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Mark Usher

Won a 7f maiden here last May but she's 0-8 since and has form figures of 8000879 in handicaps; continues to drop down the weights but she needs a major revival.

20/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 31-645 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.
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2nd

8

(6)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

All six wins have been on the AW and was out of form when once tried here, and when previously fitted in a hood; on too good a mark to ignore on this return from a break.

12/1

4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

Form: 14-325

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Did well in seven starts for Charlie Clover after returning from six months off in October (1121432), but held on his debut for this yard here (6f) a week ago; has never attempted this far before.
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8th

7

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

1-18 on other AW tracks (unraced here) but there's plenty on turf and AW to suggest that he has each-way claims.

6/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual 6f course winner for Charlie Clover in October; 0-6 for current stable since April but posted sound effort when second of five over C&D (good to firm) in June and is another 1lb lower today.

15/2

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

Form: 6510-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; won a Windsor novice (6f, soft; 40-1) last September, but finished around 9l behind Atmosphere on her handicap debut here (1m) the following month; down the list on her first start since.
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5th

1

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Landed a Windsor novice (6f, soft) a year ago and best effort since came when fifth of 11 here (6f, soft) in June; conditions are likely to be in her favour, but she still has stamina to prove.

7/1

1

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Margorie

11st 2lb

J: Miss Khadijah Mellah

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Novice winner who is 0-6 in handicaps but ran encouragingly at Chepstow (6f; finished well from rear) most recently and is now a stone below her opening mark; interesting dropped to 0-55 level.

5/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Gained a first win at Windsor (6f) in September but she has failed to build on it since handicapping, ninth of 11 over 7f here 16 days ago; mark is falling but she still needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

40/1

Form: 750-26 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.
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7th

3

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nubough

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

Veteran who gained all five wins on Polytrack; didn't run badly when seventh at Lingfield (1m) last month, after a break, and ought to be better suited by this shorter trip; could have a say.

14/1

7th

11

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

Five wins include two here over 6f; runner-up here over 7f in January but he hasn't matched that level in three starts since and failed to beat a rival home on his only previous try over 1m; returns from three months off.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

Form: 1/2-0 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
First and second in two 7f novices at Lingfield the winter before last, but having been off for a year he failed to beat a rival on handicap debut there (1m; 40-1) in February; has something to prove.
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11th

7

(10)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Dancing Terror

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Won his maiden over C&D as a 2yo for Amanda Perrett; turned in three poor efforts earlier this year, back from a lengthy absence, before being sold for 1,200gns in May; hard to recommend.

50/1

6th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Dancing Terror

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

First and second in two 7f novices at Lingfield the winter before last, but having been off for a year, he's trailed home last in 1m/7f handicaps (tried a hood and blinkers last time); makes turf debut with lots to prove.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £56.30
Straight Forecast £27.50
Tricast £118.70
Trifecta £470.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tattie Bogle

The Times:

Jersey Maverick

Telegraph:

Atmosphere

The Star:

Margorie

TOPSPEED:

State Of Madness

SPOTLIGHT:

Ash Wednesday

POSTDATA:

Tattie Bogle

The Guardian:

Tattie Bogle

D Express:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Record:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Mail:

Atmosphere

Daily Mirror:

Jersey Maverick

The Sun:

Jersey Maverick