July 02 / 20.53 Kempton (AW)

20.53

Standard To Slow

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Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 331723 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Initial Blue

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Jack W Davison

Four-time winner on AW in Britain and made a successful Irish debut from the front in game fashion over 6f at Laytown; up 5lb for that, but well drawn and likely to go forward and give it another good go.

5/1

1st

3

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Initial Blue

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Jack W Davison

Four-time AW winner in Britain (three times at Kempton); front-runner makes his Irish debut after narrow success over 6f in July; 3lb higher now; market can reveal expectations.

6/1

1st

8

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 263856 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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.
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3rd

11

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) and Brighton (7f, good to firm) this summer then runner-up at Brighton (7f, good) when bidding for a hat-trick; he's back into a bigger field today but ran well in such a scenario at Ascot in May and this in-form contender might have a part to play.

9/1

2nd

1

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Serenity Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Reliable 5yo who was too strong for Dion Baker here last month and now bids for a hat-trick off 4lb higher; solid chance.

6/4

1st

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Serenity Dream

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Fairly reliable 5yo who kept on well for narrow success at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; subsequent 2lb rise is manageable and this longer trip also suits; probably won't be far away.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 249-55 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner early last year when trained by Phil McEntee and his other success came on the AW at Southwell in October; reported to have lost both shoes when fifth at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago and may come on for that first start since January; cheekpieces added.
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6th

13

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Thrived for new yard, winning twice over C&D last month before being undone by a slow start on turf off this mark last time; goes on the shortlist.

4/1

4th

10

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

13:56 Yarmouth

Massimo Blue

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dylan Cunha

Winning debut for yard at Southwell (6f, AW) last month and followed up unpenalised over that C&D 11 days later (under Billy Loughnane); the return to turf is a slight question mark having only raced on grass twice (all four wins on the AW) but has to be respected off this 6lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

9

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dylan Cunha

In good nick this summer for George Baker; advanced his form when a ready winner on his debut for Dylan Cunha in 14-runner apprentices' handicap over C&D 11 days ago; escapes a penalty here so holds leading claims with Billy Loughnane now up.

3/1

Form: 144425 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Speed

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Invincible Speed

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

Form: 60-708

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden but he did finish runner-up on three occasions last year (twice on the AW); however, he's been down the field in three starts this year and drops back in trip with a bit to prove; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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2nd

4

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Dannick

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Crowley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won two of his last four races, with the latest at Lingfield (visor remover; 1m, AW) quite decisive at the finish; carries no penalty and he's 6lb well in; 0-9 on turf but effective on the surface.

100/30

1st

2

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Course winner over 7f three starts back off 9lb lower; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) when ridden by Jude Fernandes next time but blew his chance by hanging right over this C&D three days ago; visor is removed and he needs to bounce back.

4/1

5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a career-low mark when scoring here (7f) last month; a shade unlucky when beaten a short head at Southwell (7f, AW) since and should not be far away.

7/4

Form: 236-60 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner over 7f for his previous stable but was third over this trip at Windsor in September; well held in both starts since returning from a break and first-time blinkers now replace cheekpieces; dropped another 3lb.
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5th

12

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Newsreader

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Lacks consistency and failed to sparkle at Kempton (second start for new yard) most recently; yet to win away from that venue; very well treated on best form but isn't particularly solid.

12/1

5th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Newsreader

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins have come at this track over 7f; having dropped down the weights he made a pleasing stable debut at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; of interest back at Kempton and with Billy Loughnane booked.

5/2

11/1

Form: 211245 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in April off 2lb lower; well held at Yarmouth on his last two starts but has an excuse three weeks ago (reared leaving the stalls); returning to the AW could suit.
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10th

3

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Travel Agent

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Triple AW winner who completed a double at Lingfield (6f) in April; now 1lb lower than for the latest success but he's been up and down since and has struggled in three turf runs this season; others preferred.

8/1

5th

4

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Travel Agent

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Adam Kirby

Seems happier on the AW than turf and is back down to his last winning mark; the eyeshield worn for his consistent string of efforts in the spring is also back, so there are reasons for optimism.

10/1

5th

2

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Travel Agent

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Scored over C&D in April off 5lb lower and subsequently followed up at Lingfield; not in the same form since and needs to bounce back to his best.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 5/2772 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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11th

4

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Brazen Idol

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

On a losing run and added to a patchy record this season when beating one in 6f Southwell handicap 12 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

10th

7

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

Winless this season and he's twice failed to build on a good second at Ffos Las (5f) in June; more is required if he's to gain a first success since January 2024.

14/1

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

20/1

Form: 764777

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

Form: 07-639 D

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) last July and he was third of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; down the field on his final start for Andrew Balding and now makes his stable debut (bought for 10,000gns) after 153 days off; watch the betting.
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4th

4

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Express Train

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Won on turf for Andrew Balding last year but started off for this stable with three low-key Polytrack runs this summer; needs to up his game.

10/1

5th

2

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Express Train

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

Emphatic winner of a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in July last year, but inconsistent since and well held in both starts since returning for this yard last month; others preferred.

14/1

7th

2

(12)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Express Train

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Novice winner over 6f on turf last summer and finished third of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; left Andrew Balding for 10,000gns and beat only one home at Kempton a month ago (6f; 66-1).

25/1

Form: 326376 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who went close at Lingfield (5f) in March and ran well there over 6f in April, finishing third of five (beaten a length); never got involved there 28 days ago but he could go well returned to 6f.
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4th

2

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:30 Brighton

Diamond Dreamer

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Quite prolific on the AW but sole turf win was back in August 2024 and this is his first course start; below par since running well on sand in April and he has it to prove despite dropping in the weights.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Diamond Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Last three wins have come over 5f but he has won three times over 6f, including around here; held lately, but he drops to this level for the first time in over two years and is 4-9 in 0-60 handicaps or lower; interesting.

7/1

11th

11

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Diamond Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Five-time AW winner who went close at Lingfield (5f) in March and ran well there over 6f in April, finishing third of five (beaten a length); never got involved there 28 days ago but he could go well returned to 6f.

9/1

12/1

Form: 06-764 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.
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9th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when making all and just holding on at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; couldn't build on it back there 13 days ago and may be better suited by that extra furlong now.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark.

11/2

Non-runners

Balon dOr

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £25.35
Tricast £383.75
Trifecta £194.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brazen Idol

The Times:

Initial Blue

POSTDATA:

Travel Agent

Telegraph:

Newsreader

D Express:

Balon d'Or

RP RATINGS:

Brazen Idol

TOPSPEED:

Brazen Idol

NEWMARKET:

Brazen Idol

The Guardian:

Brazen Idol

Daily Mail:

Brazen Idol

Daily Mirror:

Brazen Idol

The Sun:

Brazen Idol

The Star:

Brazen Idol

Daily Record:

Brazen Idol