June 29 / 20.15 Kempton (AW)

20.15

Standard To Slow

Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.40
  • Place: £4.80

Form: /5-013

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has endured a couple of lengthy absences in his seven-race career but showed the ability remains when successful in a first-time hood (now removed) at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) last month; half-brother to a couple of AW winners and shortlisted; stable also runs Mathematician.
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10th

3

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Green Mile

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil Mulholland

Chepstow winner over 1m2f in May and made a winning AW debut at Kempton over 1m3f in June; never featured from off the pace in a race not run to suit there over 1m4f last month but could go well back down in class, particularly if they go a decent gallop.

12/1

7th

2

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Green Mile

10st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil Mulholland

Chepstow winner in May over 1m2f and made a winning AW debut here over 1m3f in June (had the hood removed); raised 6lb for that success but he should have no problem with the extra furlong and has good claims.

9/2

1st

8

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

The Green Mile

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil Mulholland

Has endured a couple of lengthy absences in his seven-race career but showed the ability remains when successful in a first-time hood (now removed) at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) last month; half-brother to a couple of AW winners and shortlisted; stable also runs Mathematician.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 316-4 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sent off 15-8 favourite for his handicap debut/reappearance at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in April but appeared to hang his chance away on the fast ground; brother to an AW winner and half-brother to another; a better performance this time would be no great surprise.
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2nd

10

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Golden Horse

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Sent off 15-8 favourite for his handicap debut/reappearance at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in April but appeared to hang his chance away on the fast ground; brother to an AW winner and half-brother to another; a better performance this time would be no great surprise.

4/1

4th

2

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Golden Horse

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

425,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; fair form last July-September on all three starts, though apparently best when off the mark in a weak race at Hamilton (1m, good; made all) on second occasion; well beaten in a 1m2f Newmarket novice on final outing; after only three races, this handicap debutant could still be capable of better but it is needed.

5/2

1

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket

Golden Horse

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

425,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; found a weak race to get off the mark at Hamilton (1m, good) and now carries a penalty against classier opposition; in the right hands to progress, though.

9/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 926-64 C

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when winning here (1m4f) in September 2024 and ran well to finish fourth of ten in a 0-105 contest over C&D (first-time blinkers, now removed) in January but a five-month break and high draw do pose questions.
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8th

6

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Assail

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Dual AW winner, the most recent coming at Kempton two years ago, and he's been placed on his last two starts, including when 3l behind The Green Mile over 1m3f at Kempton in June; returns from a two-month break with solid claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Assail

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Simcock

Returned from a break with good third at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; his peak efforts have come on AW but he's lightly raced on turf, on which he's shown promise, and he could have a part to play.

6/1

3rd

3

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Assail

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Simcock

3lb lower than when winning here (1m4f) in September 2024 and ran well to finish fourth of ten in a 0-105 contest over C&D (first-time blinkers, now removed) in January but a five-month break and high draw do pose questions.

9/1

Form: 26-244 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare whose three wins on the AW include two here (1m/1m4f); still on a fair mark and should again run her race.
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6th

1

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Epsom

Charmaine

9st 13lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Three wins on the AW and her first on turf at Chester (1m4f, good) last time when readily accounting for a subsequent winner; consistent mare and, allthough up 4lb, Arron D'Arcy (has ridden a winner) takes off 7lb.

7/4

1st

2

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

Charmaine

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

All three wins have been on the AW (1m/1m4f) but she's a consistent mare with comparable form on turf and should give her running once more (second on previous visit here); chance.

4/1

4th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Charmaine

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent mare whose three wins on the AW include two here (1m/1m4f); still on a fair mark and should again run her race.

6/1

Form: 110-48 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not fired in two starts on turf since returning last month but he won twice over C&D last autumn and is just 1lb higher than for his latest success; worth a second look.
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7th

2

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:07 Navan

Crystal Mariner

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Useful Flat performer has been runner-up in maidens at Ballinrobe and Newton Abbot, but will need more to contend in this company; hood goes on.

14/1

2nd

1

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Crystal Mariner

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won four times on the Flat at 1m2f-1m3f; sold for 29,000gns in July and made a most encouraging start over hurdles when runner-up at Ballinrobe (2m, good) last month; looks a major player.

15/8

2nd

1

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

17:57 Ballinrobe

Crystal Mariner

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Four wins in Britain, best on AW; reached a peak rating of 85 after two Kempton wins last year; not at his best in recent months; however, he is race-fit and the bar is set low for his hurdles debut; interesting.

4/1

12/1

Form: 77234-

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times on turf last autumn but no win since September 2024 and still 2lb higher; has run with credit here, but likely he will need this after 252 days off.
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4th

1

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:32 Sandown

Tipsy Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: William Stone

Well held at 40-1 on Kempton reappearance (1m3f, AW) in June, but he's well handicapped on his best form last season including when runner-up in this race (soft); both wins have been on testing ground and he needs a close look after another break.

6/1

6th

11

(12)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Tipsy Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Stone

Placed a couple of times on turf last autumn but no win since September 2024 and still 2lb higher; has run with credit here, but likely he will need this after 252 days off.

12/1

4/1

Form: 5151-6

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual Polytrack winner (1m2f/1m4f) last summer and was returning from 279 days off when sixth of 13 in a 0-90 contest here (1m4f) last month; that run may well have brought him on and he remains unexposed for a 5yo after just nine starts; high on list.
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13th

5

(12)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:22 Epsom

Fox Avatar

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Roger Varian

He's run pretty well to make the frame on his last two starts (1m2f, good to firm/good) and this step back up in trip may eke out something extra, with his last win having come over 1m4f; could be thereabouts.

11/2

4th

2

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Fox Avatar

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Varian

1m2f good-ground winner and twice successful on AW; signs of returning to form when third at Salisbury (good to firm) four weeks ago; possibilities from the same mark.

5/1

14/1

Form: 18326-

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Twice made all on turf (1m2f, good) last July but has been off for eight months and was well held in one previous go on the AW (Tapeta), while she remains 8lb above her last winning mark; market useful; stable also runs Crystal Mariner.
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2nd

3

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Newbury

Gloryous

9st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Front-runner who rallied well when beating Aphrodite Spirit at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month but she came up short when favourite in a seller at Goodwood (1m3f, soft) last time; needs to step up again after that and others are preferred.

16/1

2nd

2

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Gloryous

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Has been running well in 1m2f/1m4f handicaps and showed a willing attitude to edge home on the AW last Wednesday; solid chance, though wouldn't be certain to appreciate softening ground.

3/1

Form: /42-65

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has finished out of the frame in two turf handicaps since returning last month, the latest when fitted with this headgear combination; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
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5th

5

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Epsom

Naval Command

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

No wins in seven but mark continues to fall and he was perhaps unlucky not to be closer than just over 3l here in July (final run); respected.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Naval Command

10st 9lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Ralph Beckett

Six-race maiden whose easily best display in three handicaps came when fifth of ten at Chester (1m2f) in June; the lesser shows on either side were over about 1m3f; blinkers (worn on last two starts) are removed; 7lb lower than on handicap/seasonal debut but something to prove.

7/1

10th
9 (9)
Metallo

12/1

Form: 204644

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-11 on the AW and 1-18 overall; down another 2lb and cheekpieces are given a go this time, but he still has stamina to prove over this far.
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2nd

5

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Sole win from 19 starts came in a Salisbury maiden on his second start in 2023; has posted a couple of good efforts for this stable, including when beaten a neck at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; first-time hood) in February; cheekpieces are quickly discarded after a poor run here over 1m3f latest.

9/1

10th

9

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-11 on the AW and 1-18 overall; down another 2lb and cheekpieces are given a go this time, but he still has stamina to prove over this far.

12/1

25/1

Form: V5121/ CD

Last run: 1006 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won impressively over C&D for Roger Varian in September 2023 but not seen since; returns for his new yard off an 8lb higher mark and best watched after such a mammoth absence, unless the market suggests otherwise.
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12th

12

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Mathematician

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Neil Mulholland

Dual winner for Roger Varian for 2023, including when pulling clear here over 1m3f; was returning from a huge absence when beating only one rival home here in a race won by The Green Mile in June and needs to leave that well behind.

40/1

11th

12

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Mathematician

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Neil Mulholland

Won impressively over C&D for Roger Varian in September 2023 but not seen since; returns for his new yard off an 8lb higher mark and best watched after such a mammoth absence, unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

1st

6

(4)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mathematician

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Showed marked improvement to come good at the fifth attempt in a Newcastle handicap (1m2f, AW) last month; bettered that when going close at York (10.5f, good) recently; up another 2lb and should again be thereabouts.

11/4

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: -7R656

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on Polytrack (1m/1m2f), but yet to click since returning for this yard in January, refusing to race on one occasion; has dropped a long way in the weights, but risky.
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7th

5

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Diderot

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time AW winner (1m/1m2f) but he's struggled since returning for this stable in January (refused to race on one occasion), albeit he did have a wide trip last time; has dropped to a career-low mark but has a bit to prove.

12/1

12th

2

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Diderot

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time winner on Polytrack (1m/1m2f), but yet to click since returning for this yard in January, refusing to race on one occasion; has dropped a long way in the weights, but risky.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Diderot

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

AW wins at 1m and 1m2f and he's 0-8 on turf; refused to race on second run back from an absence and, following his fading fifth at Redcar (1m2f) recently, a further drop in the weights could be in order; at least this is a drop in grade, though.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £82.30
Straight Forecast £55.06
Tricast £394.02
Trifecta £618.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Charmaine

NEWMARKET:

Golden Horse

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP RATINGS:

Assail

TOPSPEED:

Metallo

Telegraph:

Golden Horse

D Express:

Golden Horse

Daily Mirror:

Golden Horse

The Star:

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The Sun:

Assail

The Times:

Charmaine

The Guardian:

Charmaine

Daily Mail:

Charmaine

Daily Record:

Charmaine