Kempton Races & Results Tomform Monday 20th January 2025

There were 31 Races on Monday 20th January 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Warwick, 6 races at Ayr, 9 races at Kempton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 20th January 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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4
1st (4) Shallow (7/2 +56%)
Shallow

3.5
7/2(+56%)
(4) Shallow 7/2, Lightly-raced winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 77 days ago and although she may come on for the run, improvement is needed to land this.
Two 6f AW wins last year; only seen twice in nine months and well held on each occasion.
3
2nd (3) Pure Angel (5/2 -43%)
Pure Angel

2.5
5/2(-43%)
(3) Pure Angel 5/2, Enjoyed return to 6f when second of 9 in a handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 18/1) 13 days ago. That was her best effort this winter and she looks to have solid claims once again.
Improving run by run after a long absence; good second at Wolverhampton latest; respected.
1
3rd (1) Cinque Verde (5/1 -167%)
Cinque Verde

5
5/1(-167%)
(1) Cinque Verde 5/1, Son 6 of her 13 starts on the all-weather, returning from 5-month break when winning an 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago. Up to 6f today but she seems versatile at sprint trips and she should be bang in contention again.
Good record in AW handicaps; 2lb rise for recent Wolverhampton win manageable; contender.
5
4th (5) My Awele (9/2 +36%)
My Awele

4.5
9/2(+36%)
(5) My Awele 9/2, Latest win at Southwell in October. 9/1, last of 7 in a handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 30 days ago but was too keen to do herself justice that day.
Two Southwell wins last year; held off this mark the last twice; needs a personal best.
2
5th (2) Just A Spark (3/1 +63%)
Just A Spark

3
3/1(+63%)
(2) Just A Spark 3/1, C&D winner has regressed since landing a hat-trick at the start of 2024. Last of 9 in a handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 16/1) 13 days ago and a spark is what she needs, although she did come good at this time of the year in 2024 and it might be significant if any market support comes her way.
C&D winner; yet to fire this winter but better is expected in this company.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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Cinque Verde has to be respected following her success over 5f at Wolverhampton recently, but marginal preference is for PURE ANGEL. James Horton's mare has improved with each start since returning from a lengthy break and her close second last time suggests that she can score in a race of this nature. My Awele edges out Shallow to be best of the rest.

This can go to CINQUE VERDE who has an admirable record on the AW and was in fine form when winning at Wolverhampton 9 days ago. Pure Angel looks a standout danger having turned in her best effort of the winter last time. Of the others, Just A Spark would be of some interest if the market hints that a return to form is on the cards.

Cinque Verde and JUST A SPARK boast fine AW records and the latter can capitalise on her drop in the weights.


14:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (1) Blue Laced (6/4 +55%)
Blue Laced

1.5
6/4(+55%)
(1) Blue Laced 6/4, Thrice-raced filly. 28/1, third of 13 in a maiden over C&D 33 days ago, stuck on well and seems to know her job now. One for the shortlist.
Best run so far when third of 13 over C&D last month; solid form claims.
8
2nd (8) Romantic Opera (5/6 +72%)
Romantic Opera

0.833333
5/6(+72%)
(8) Romantic Opera 5/6, Ghaiyyath filly cost 500,000 gns as a yearling, Lot to like about debut effort (weak in the market), dwelt, made progress over 1f out and kept on under a sympathetic ride. Entitled to come on for that experience and step up to middle-distance could unlock even more improvement. Big player.
Seventh of 12 in a blanket finish here (1m) in November; open to improvement up in trip.
3
3rd (3) La Trinite (33/1 +18%)
La Trinite

33
33/1(+18%)
(3) La Trinite 33/1, Sister to 12.2f winner Testy and half-sister to 1½m winner (stays 1¾m) Lady Pacifico (by Sir Percy). No surprise to see her start off over middle-distances and may be better over even further in time. Tough ask on debut.
Has a couple of winning siblings over middle distances but likely best watched on debut.
6
4th (6) Queen Of Mercia (20/1 -67%)
Queen Of Mercia

20
20/1(-67%)
(6) Queen Of Mercia 20/1, Golden Horn filly. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 11.5f out of smart 1¼m-1½m winner Gertrude Bell. Last of 10 in a novice event at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/1) on debut 17 days ago. Blinkered for first time and needs to leave debut run well-behind.
Palpably green when last of ten on this month's Lingfield debut; now tried in blinkers.
7
5th (7) Romance In Rome (11/1 +8%)
Romance In Rome

11
11/1(+8%)
(7) Romance In Rome 11/1, Churchill filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Yaajooz. Dam unraced out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Cherokee. Will likely find a few too good on debut.
Half-sister to 1m winner Yaajooz (RPR 79); betting to guide on debut.
2
6th (2) Jackrabbit (150/1 -88%)
Jackrabbit

150
150/1(-88%)
(2) Jackrabbit 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 8 in a maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 80/1) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on for the first time today but looks more one for the longer term.
Poor form in two runs over shorter last month; new trip/headgear not enough to tempt.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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PEARL OF HOPE showed plenty of promise when filling second place over a mile here a month ago and the step up in trip could help the daughter of Dubawi to go one better now. Blue Laced has made the frame on her last couple of starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Romantic Opera and Pink Petunia look next best.

Godolphin might hold the key to this race, and it will be worth monitoring the betting as Charlie Appleby fields two interesting fillies who both look to have strong claims. The once-raced ROMANTIC OPERA is taken to build on her eye-catching debut effort and can take this at the expense of well-bred stablemate Pearl of Hope who has done little wrong in two starts. Blue Laced has improved with every run and should not be underestimated.

The Charlie Appleby-trained pair Romantic Opera and PEARL OF HOPE can fight this out. Marginal preference is for the latter.


15:05 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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(8) Sold The Dream (13/2 +7%)
Sold The Dream

6.5
13/2(+7%)
(8) Sold The Dream 13/2, Good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 75 days ago, better placed than most. Will need to raise his game in order to go one better in this contest.
Second run for this yard when nabbed on the line over C&D in early November.
5
1st (5) Villalobos (25/1 +11%)
Villalobos

25
25/1(+11%)
(5) Villalobos 25/1, Latest win at Salisbury in August. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 40/1) 11 days ago. Visor back on. Tough to assess at present.
Tailed off when attempting hurdles in November and well held since in two Flat runs.
1
2nd (1) Stella Hogan (4/5 +73%)
Stella Hogan

0.8
4/5(+73%)
(1) Stella Hogan 4/5, 7/2 and hooded for 1st time, won 14-runner handicap at this C&D 5 days ago. This is more demanding under a penalty and she may find one or two too good this time.
Impressed in this first-time headgear combination here five days ago.
6
3rd (6) Heerathetrack (11/2 +15%)
Heerathetrack

5.5
11/2(+15%)
(6) Heerathetrack 11/2, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. Place possibilities.
Has never won a handicap and was beaten 3.5l in the latest.
7
4th (7) Reverberation (28/1 +0%)
Reverberation

28
28/1(+0%)
(7) Reverberation 28/1, 18/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 32 days ago. Looks vulnerable once more.
Third at Chelmsford before an excusable failure back there a month ago.
4
5th (4) No News (33/1 -65%)
No News

33
33/1(-65%)
(4) No News 33/1, Course winner. 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 61 days ago. Others are more appealing.
Went close over Lingfield's 7f in September but he's been disappointing since.
2
6th (2) River Wharfe (11/2 -38%)
River Wharfe

5.5
11/2(-38%)
(2) River Wharfe 11/2, Won 9-runner handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago, pushed out. 4 lb penalty shouldn't prevent this 7-y-o from producing another bold show. One of two strong candidates representing the Tony Carroll yard, Boujee Gold being the other.
Had consistency rewarded last week and can run well again despite the 4lb penalty.
11
7th (11) Dors Delight (125/1 -150%)
Dors Delight

125
125/1(-150%)
(11) Dors Delight 125/1, 18/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days ago. Readily passed over.
Placed two runs back but, like a few in here, she's becoming hard to trust.
9
8th (9) Dourado (50/1 -52%)
Dourado

50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Dourado 50/1, C&D winner. 25/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 75 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Down to a career-low mark but now a veteran and has struggled badly the last twice.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:05 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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River Wharfe has to be of interest following his success over 7f at Wolverhampton a week ago, while similar comments apply to the recent C&D winner Stella Hogan. That said, the vote goes to SOLD THE DREAM, who was only beaten a nose by a well-handicapped rival when last seen over track and trip in November and a 1lb rise may underestimate the unexposed four-year-old

It may well be a Tony Caroll-trained 1-2 with his representatives BOUJEE GOLD and River Wharfe both arriving here in good form and with solid claims. Preference is for the former, who was successful at Wolverhampton on her penultimate start and she probably would've followed up at the same course 13 days ago had things panned out better (left poorly placed). Heerathetrack is third on the list, with recent C&D winner Stella Hogan looking vulnerable under a penalty.

It was quite taking how STELLA HOGAN made up her ground from off the pace here last week and she can defy the penalty.


15:40 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 11f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (11) Amazonian (5/2 +29%)
Amazonian

2.5
5/2(+29%)
(11) Amazonian 5/2, 350,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to smart 1½m-14.4f winner River of Stars and half-sister to winner up to 1¾m Apadanah and 2-y-o 7f winner Ancona, both useful. dam unraced daughter of Preis der Diana winner Amarette. Debutante to note.
350,000gns yearling; sister to yard's classy River Of Stars; interesting newcomer.
1
2nd (1) Almosh'her (2/1 0%)
Almosh'her

2
2/1(0%)
(1) Almosh'her 2/1, Sea The Stars colt who was notably strong in the betting and made a winning start in 11-runner novice at Southwell (8.1f) just over 3 weeks ago, edging ahead final 50 yds. Looks to possess plenty of physical scope and should be able to defy a penalty upped in trip.
Well backed when winning on last month's Southwell debut; new trip should suit; big chance.
7
3rd (7) Fireblade (7/2 -40%)
Fireblade

3.5
7/2(-40%)
(7) Fireblade 7/2, Brother to Cracksman who looks consistent rather than progressive, finding one too strong for a third time in 7-runner novice at Newcastle (12.4f, 3/1) 12 days ago, no match for winner but pulling clear of remainder. This looks a good opportunity to open his account.
Consistent rather than progressive in novice events over further; vulnerable to improvers.
8
4th (8) Nahy (13/2 +24%)
Nahy

6.5
13/2(+24%)
(8) Nahy 13/2, 525,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt who is bred to be useful and offered something to work on fitted with tongue strap for debut when 6¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Almosh'her in novice (13/2) at Southwell (8.1f) just over 3 weeks ago. Upped in trip and should have more to offer.
In need of the experience when sixth behind Almosh'her on debut; open to improvement.
6
5th (6) Dalton Park (7/1 +50%)
Dalton Park

7
7/1(+50%)
(6) Dalton Park 7/1, 50,000 gns 3-y-o, Siyouni gelding. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner) who stayed 14.5f. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner) who stayed 14.5f. Betting should guide expectations making a belated debut.
50,000gns 3yo; bred to be smart over middle distances; betting to guide on belated debut.
13
6th (13) Sawgrass (40/1 -60%)
Sawgrass

40
40/1(-60%)
(13) Sawgrass 40/1, Gleneagles Filly. Sister to smart winner up to 1½m Stay Alert and interesting to see if any market support comes her way on racecourse bow.
First foal of a 1m2f-1m4f winner (including Listed); worth a market check.
4
7th (4) The Cooleen (300/1 -100%)
The Cooleen

300
300/1(-100%)
(4) The Cooleen 300/1, Poor maiden handicap hurdler, pulled up both starts for present yard. Easy to look elsewhere on Flat debut.
Poor maiden hurdler; makes no appeal switched to the Flat.
3
8th (3) Kevano Breeze (300/1 -200%)
Kevano Breeze

300
300/1(-200%)
(3) Kevano Breeze 300/1, Modest form completed start from 3 bumpers. Can only be watched.
Modest in bumpers and he'd be a surprise winner now making his Flat debut.
2
9th (2) Breathless Bishop (200/1 -506%)
Breathless Bishop

200
200/1(-506%)
(2) Breathless Bishop 200/1, 10/1, failed to progress from debut when fourth of 8 in novice at Windsor (10f, good to firm) when last seen 19 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Harry & Roger Charlton.
Two runs in summer 2023, showing some promise; makes stable debut after 581 days off.
5
10th (5) Courageous Gold (66/1 -500%)
Courageous Gold

66
66/1(-500%)
(5) Courageous Gold 66/1, Magna Grecia gelding who was well backed for debut but proved clueless for the most part when fifth of 8 in novice at Southwell (11.1f) just over 3 weeks ago, making late progress when getting the far rail to race against 2f out. Sure to progress.
Didn't live up to market billing on debut when inexperience was evident; can do better.
9
11th (9) Paradise Circus (300/1 -140%)
Paradise Circus

300
300/1(-140%)
(9) Paradise Circus 300/1, Showed nothing when always behind in junior bumper and best to look elsewhere switched to the Flat.
80-1 when tailed off in a Hereford bumper last month; no appeal.
12
12th (12) Ruby Kendyl (300/1 -275%)
Ruby Kendyl

300
300/1(-275%)
(12) Ruby Kendyl 300/1, 10,000 gns foal, 5,000 gns yearling, Ulysses filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m/8.3f winner Al Nafoorah and winner up to 9.5f Hallalulu. Dam 1½m-1¾m winner who stayed 17f. Plenty of stamina on the dam's side but likely to need the experience.
Half-sister to four winners but others have stronger paper claims.
10
13th (10) Yes Sir (200/1 -809%)
Yes Sir

200
200/1(-809%)
(10) Yes Sir 200/1, Showed much more than on debut when fourth of 8 in novice (7/1) at Southwell (11.1f) just over 3 weeks ago. May well progress again.
Second run was better than his first but he'll need further improvement to take this.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:40 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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Almosh'her dug deep to make a winning debut at Southwell last month and he must enter calculations on his follow-up bid. However, a 7lb penalty demands improvement from the son of Sea The Stars and FIREBLADE may have his measure. The John & Thady Gosden-trained gelding has posted several creditable efforts in defeat since his debut in September, most lately when runner-up at Newcastle, and a breakthrough victory may beckon. Market support for 350,000gns newcomer Amazonian would be interesting.

ALMOSH'HER landed a few tidy bets on debut at Southwell just over 3 weeks ago and, possessing plenty of physical scope, Charlie Fellowes' 4-y-o is fancied to defy a penalty stepping up in distance at the expense of Fireblade, who looks consistent rather than progressive and may have to settle for a fourth silver medal. Amazonian ticks plenty of boxes on paper, so she can fight out third with the once-raced Nahy.

Al Mosh'her can go well but he's penalised and there are some interesting newcomers. AMAZONIAN may be the answer.


16:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (5) Brunel Charm (6/1 -140%)
Brunel Charm

6
6/1(-140%)
(5) Brunel Charm 6/1, Not scored for some time but handicap mark has fallen as a result. Shaped well on second run after wind operation when third of 12 in handicap over C&D 47 days ago and can race off same mark here. Player.
Two good C&D runs since a wind op; needs a good pace at this trip and that's not assured.
7
2nd (7) El Hibri (7/1 +0%)
El Hibri

7
7/1(+0%)
(7) El Hibri 7/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Took a step back in right direction when third here (6f) last week and is 4 lb below his last winning mark.
Conditions to suit and he was a creditable 3rd here last week; each-way shout again.
1
3rd (1) Prince Of Bel Lir (2/1 +27%)
Prince Of Bel Lir

2
2/1(+27%)
(1) Prince Of Bel Lir 2/1, Bounced back to form when taking 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. 4 lb penalty to carry now but must enter calculations.
Drew clear with well-treated rival at Wolverhampton last week; strong claims under penalty.
2
4th (2) Dream By Day (25/1 +0%)
Dream By Day

25
25/1(+0%)
(2) Dream By Day 25/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 68 days ago. Has work to do.
0-7 for current yard and well beaten on his reappearance in November; others safer.
4
5th (4) Big Time Rascal (40/1 -186%)
Big Time Rascal

40
40/1(-186%)
(4) Big Time Rascal 40/1, Step in the right direction when third of 4 in Lingfield novice 29 days ago, outclassed by front two. Has looked a bit awkward under pressure and can be slowly away, so clearly not a straightforward character.
Looks to be regressing; return to handicaps may help but others have more pressing claims.
6
6th (6) Mccauley's Tavern (11/4 +17%)
Mccauley's Tavern

2.75
11/4(+17%)
(6) Mccauley's Tavern 11/4, Dual course winner who returned to form when creditable second of 8 in handicap over C&D 5 days ago. 2 lb below last winning mark so merits consideration.
Two C&D wins last year; solid second here last week; more appealing than many.
3
7th (3) Scarlet Lady (14/1 -27%)
Scarlet Lady

14
14/1(-27%)
(3) Scarlet Lady 14/1, Winner at Yarmouth in August. 13/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 66 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Easy turf win (7f) last August and now back to the same mark; quiet since than win though.
8
8th (8) Savannah Smiles (20/1 +39%)
Savannah Smiles

20
20/1(+39%)
(8) Savannah Smiles 20/1, Four wins from 22 runs last year. Latest win at Chepstow in September. 50/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago, not knocked about. Others preferred.
Uninspiring form figures but latest run better than it looks; could go well at a price.
9
9th (9) Voodoo Ray (40/1 -100%)
Voodoo Ray

40
40/1(-100%)
(9) Voodoo Ray 40/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Last of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 7/1) 29 days ago. Hard to fancy on recent form.
Five-time turf winner; dangerous mark but yet to prove as effective on AW.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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PRINCE OF BEL LIR scored a shade cosily at Wolverhampton last Monday and a quick-fire double might be on the cards. Joseph Parr's charge looks capable of defying a 4lb penalty and he's preferred to McCauley's Tavern. The five-year-old arrives on the back of C&D second and another good effort is forecast racing off an unchanged mark. Brunel Charm has been shaping as if he has a race at this level within his compass and he completes the shortlist.

BRUNEL CHARM has been given a chance by the handicapper and shaped better than bare result when third over C&D last month. He gets the nod. McCauley's Tavern and Prince of Bel Lir can also make their presence felt.

This looks a good opportunity for PRINCE OF BEL LIR (nap) to follow up last week's Wolverhampton success.


16:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (1) Court Drive (4/1 +0%)
Court Drive

4
4/1(+0%)
(1) Court Drive 4/1, Below best the last twice but given a break since and has dropped to a handy mark. Warrants respect.
Returns from a break at a realistic level; feasible mark and she's one to consider.
4
2nd (4) Man On A Mission (3/1 +40%)
Man On A Mission

3
3/1(+40%)
(4) Man On A Mission 3/1, Returned to form when taking 12-runner C&D handicap last month. Not in quite same form here latest but remains feasibly treated and must enter calculations.
C&D win last month before a fair midfield effort in a higher grade; one to consider.
3
3rd (3) Mighty Gurkha (22/1 -100%)
Mighty Gurkha

22
22/1(-100%)
(3) Mighty Gurkha 22/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, first run since leaving Archie Watson (off 16 months) when tenth of 11 in handicap (14/1) over C&D 12 days ago. May have needed that and this run should reveal more.
Has some high-class C&D form but down the field after a long absence 12 days ago.
5
4th (5) Smasher (16/1 -60%)
Smasher

16
16/1(-60%)
(5) Smasher 16/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 11/1) 32 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Conditions fine but he needs to bounce back from a midfield effort at Chelmsford latest.
8
5th (8) Alshimali (11/10 +37%)
Alshimali

1.1
11/10(+37%)
(8) Alshimali 11/10, Upped his game in recent starts, latest when close second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 37 days ago. Just 1 lb higher here and is a leading contender.
Runner-up in 6f handicaps the last twice; not fully exposed; one to take seriously.
2
6th (2) Mond (40/1 +20%)
Mond

40
40/1(+20%)
(2) Mond 40/1, AW winner in France back in 2020 but now show in 4 outings for new yard since returning from a long absence.
Poor form in four runs back from a long absence; new trip; hard to fancy.
7
7th (7) The Smiling Wolf (40/1 -100%)
The Smiling Wolf

40
40/1(-100%)
(7) The Smiling Wolf 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Others more convincing.
Struggled since his 2yo days but handicapped accordingly and returning to 6f can help.
6
8th (6) Maith An Farhh (18/1 -29%)
Maith An Farhh

18
18/1(-29%)
(6) Maith An Farhh 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/1) 87 days ago. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving James Ferguson. Worth monitoring in market on yard debut.
No progress for J Ferguson but down in weights and new yard quick to drop him in trip.
9
9th (9) Revolucion (33/1 -65%)
Revolucion

33
33/1(-65%)
(9) Revolucion 33/1, Twenty three runs since sole win in 2023. 8/1, last of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on. 1 lb out of the handicap. Work to do.
Poor strike-rate and bulk of this winter's form suggests he's vulnerable again.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Although still a maiden after seven career outings, ALSHIMALI looks ready to open his account. Tony Carroll's charge did little wrong when filling the runner-up spot at Lingfield and Southwell last month and this looks a suitable opportunity for him to get his head in front. The downgraded Court Drive is a potential fly in the ointment racing off a career-low mark and she's feared most, ahead of dual C&D winner Man On A Mission.

ALSHIMALI was having just his third start for Tony Carroll when narrowly denied at Southwell last month and is fancied to open his account. Court Drive and Man On A Mission may provide the chief threat.

Money for The Smiling Wolf would alter the complexion of the race but as things stand ALSHIMALI is taken to record a first success.


17:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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1
1st (1) Distant Rumble (7/2 +7%)
Distant Rumble

3.5
7/2(+7%)
(1) Distant Rumble 7/2, Made the frame in maidens the last twice, latest when creditable third of 9 at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in September. Remains low mileage and may do better on handicap/polytrack debut.
Promise as a 2yo; gelded prior to handicap/AW debut; should appreciate the sixth furlong.
2
2nd (2) Sabrimento (7/2 +22%)
Sabrimento

3.5
7/2(+22%)
(2) Sabrimento 7/2, 16/1, first run since leaving Brian Meehan when eleventh of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 37 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive.
Low-key stable debut last month; now tongue tied; improvement required.
5
3rd (5) Rage Of Thunder (6/1 -50%)
Rage Of Thunder

6
6/1(-50%)
(5) Rage Of Thunder 6/1, Offered more than on handicap debut when sixth of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f) 32 days ago. Drop back in trip may suit and he merits consideration.
Often compromises his chance by pulling hard; has ability though and this is uncompetitive.
3
4th (3) Dr Ali (12/1 +25%)
Dr Ali

12
12/1(+25%)
(3) Dr Ali 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 8 in maidenclaimer at Navan (8.1f, good). Off 144 days. First run for yard after leaving G. M. Lyons. Worth a second look in market on yard/handicap debut.
Didn't progress from a good debut run when trained by G Lyons in Ireland; best watched.
8
5th (8) Bank On Kent (5/2 -25%)
Bank On Kent

2.5
5/2(-25%)
(8) Bank On Kent 5/2, Found some improvement when good second of 8 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 32 days ago and can race off same mark here. Likely contender.
Often placed, including over C&D, and looks more likely to run his race than some.
7
6th (7) Rotation (13/2 -8%)
Rotation

6.5
13/2(-8%)
(7) Rotation 13/2, Below par at Chelmsford City latest but had posted good fourth at Wolverhampton (6.1f) previously and must enter calculations.
Has won a race but consistency is an issue and often spoils his chance by pulling.
6
7th (6) Rogue Endeavour (20/1 +0%)
Rogue Endeavour

20
20/1(+0%)
(6) Rogue Endeavour 20/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Alice Haynes when ninth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 25 days ago. Must improve.
Hasn't progressed from a promising debut; dropping down the weights; may do better.
4
8th (4) Berning Hot (40/1 -60%)
Berning Hot

40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Berning Hot 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Richard Hannon when tenth of 12 in nursery (125/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 47 days ago. Dangerous if scaling a revival.
No impact in two nurseries last year; down in the weights but she's not a solid option.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

DISTANT RUMBLE was far from disgraced when second over an extended 5f at Bath on his handicap debut in August and he shaped as if he was still in good heart when third off 2lb higher over that same C&D most recently. Tackling 6f for the first time off an unchanged mark, this unexposed sprinter looks the one to be with. Bank On Kent found only a subsequent winner too good over the minimum trip at Chelmsford last month and he must be of interest off the same mark, while Sabrimento also merits a second look for his top trainer/jockey combination.

The step back up in trip should suit BANK ON KENT, and he looks the safest option in a tricky-looking contest. Rage of Thunder and Distant Rumble can also make their presence felt.

Rage Of Thunder has a bigger effort in him but DISTANT RUMBLE makes his handicap debut in a winnable race and is preferred.


17:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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8
1st (8) Apple's Angel (18/1 -13%)
Apple's Angel

18
18/1(-13%)
(8) Apple's Angel 18/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in October. Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, AW, 33/1) 20 days ago. Opposable.
Hasn't built on his Chelmsford win in October; others look stronger.
2
2nd (2) Foro Romano (16/1 +11%)
Foro Romano

16
16/1(+11%)
(2) Foro Romano 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, first run since leaving George Boughey when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago. Hard to recommend on the back of that display.
Early promise for G Boughey; hopes pinned on the return to 6f sparking something extra.
6
3rd (6) Cosmic Force (6/5 +60%)
Cosmic Force

1.2
6/5(+60%)
(6) Cosmic Force 6/5, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Now switched to polytrack and tongue strap on 1st time. Capable of a bold show, provided he breaks on terms.
Not looked ahead of mark in either handicap run but this isn't strong and he may do better.
5
4th (5) Commendation (8/1 -78%)
Commendation

8
8/1(-78%)
(5) Commendation 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 28/1) 22 days ago. Needs to raise improve considerably but, as a well-bred filly representing strong connections, it's by no means impossible that she'll do just that now pitched into a handicap off a lowly mark.
No better than 8th in her three runs but she's bred to be useful and this is more suitable.
3
5th (3) Marvelously (3/1 +75%)
Marvelously

3
3/1(+75%)
(3) Marvelously 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in novice (22/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 69 days ago. Blinkers enlisted for this handicap debut and needs to raise her game.
Hint of ability in four runs last year; blinkers fitted for her handicap debut.
4
6th (4) Piranha Rama (17/2 -70%)
Piranha Rama

8.5
17/2(-70%)
(4) Piranha Rama 17/2, Three wins from 12 runs last year, the latest at Chelmsford in November. Respectable seventh of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 15/2) 49 days ago. Will be a threat if she puts her best foot forward.
Won three times as a 2yo; not at her best at Wolverhampton latest; exposed.
7
7th (7) Miakoda (12/1 -260%)
Miakoda

12
12/1(-260%)
(7) Miakoda 12/1, First run since leaving Richard Hannon when sixth of 8 in handicap (6/4) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 16 days ago. Now tried in blinkers and it'll be interesting to see if he again attracts support in the ring.
Capable off this mark but awkward starts are becoming a bad habit; now tried in blinkers.
1
8th (1) Jane Garfield (12/1 -33%)
Jane Garfield

12
12/1(-33%)
(1) Jane Garfield 12/1, Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 9 in maiden (9/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago. Back down in trip and tongue strap on 1st time. Looks vulnerable.
This trip more suitable than last time but she's looking exposed; tongue-tie now tried.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

In what looks a trappy affair on paper, the tentative vote goes to COSMIC FORCE. George Boughey's charge was last seen finishing down the field over 7f at Southwell on just his second start in a handicap 17 days ago but, back down to 6f sporting a tongue-tie for the first time, this well-bred type could open his account off 2lb lower. Miakoda was sent off a warm order when posting a disappointing effort over the minimum trip at Wolverhampton earlier this month but, now donning first-time blinkers, it will be interesting to see if his supporters return. The unexposed Commendation is the pick of the remainder.

Though COSMIC FORCE has failed to trouble the judge in his two starts since switched to the all-weather/handicap company, the suspicion remains that he's capable of better. Perhaps the addition of a tongue strap will help and he shades preference ahead of Piranha Rama, who will be a big threat if able to bounce back from a below-par effort last time. Handicap-debutante Commendation is also of interest given her pedigree and connections.

Miakoda will be a danger to all if getting away on terms but handicap debutante COMMENDATION gets the tentative vote.


18:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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3
1st (3) Arctician (11/1 +31%)
Arctician

11
11/1(+31%)
(3) Arctician 11/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in October. Ninth of 11 in handicap (11/1) here 77 days ago. Profile too up-and-down for comfort.
Made all for latest win in October (here) and only 3lb higher if returning in similar form.
4
2nd (4) Bell Shot (10/3 +0%)
Bell Shot

3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(4) Bell Shot 10/3, Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 29 days ago. Shortlist material off the same mark here.
There's competition for the lead here and he remains high in the weights.
6
3rd (6) King Of Ithaca (7/2 -17%)
King Of Ithaca

3.5
7/2(-17%)
(6) King Of Ithaca 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in November. 11/4, good second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 38 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Has form here, returns in good form and this could be run to suit his closing style.
7
4th (7) Groovy Baby (12/1 -50%)
Groovy Baby

12
12/1(-50%)
(7) Groovy Baby 12/1, Below form second of 5 in novice at Newcastle (8f, 5/1) 42 days ago. Thoroughly deserves to get her head in front but, at the same time, there is an air of vulnerability about this filly.
0-9; can be keen out in front and perhaps this belated return to 7f will work.
8
5th (8) King David (9/4 +10%)
King David

2.25
9/4(+10%)
(8) King David 9/4, C&D winner in September. 13/8, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 20 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he should be on the premises once more.
C&D winner in September and has continued to run well, going down narrowly the last twice.
1
6th (1) Port Road (14/1 +44%)
Port Road

14
14/1(+44%)
(1) Port Road 14/1, 40/1, first run since leaving John Butler when eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago. Others preferred. Yard also saddles Arctician.
Always behind on handicap/stable debut at Lingfield (7f) and best watched after that.
5
7th (5) Dion Baker (33/1 +18%)
Dion Baker

33
33/1(+18%)
(5) Dion Baker 33/1, Three wins from 25 runs last year. 80/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Often front-runs but an infrequent winner who is 0-22 on the AW.
2
8th (2) G'daay (8/1 +33%)
G'daay

8
8/1(+33%)
(2) G'daay 8/1, Latest win at Lingfield in August. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 33/1) 46 days ago. 1 lb lower now and he could have a part to play.
Fair latest effort at Chelmsford but he was inconsistent during 2024.
9
9th (9) Soar Above (18/1 -50%)
Soar Above

18
18/1(-50%)
(9) Soar Above 18/1, Three-time C&D winner but has gone 23 runs since the latest of those wins here back in 2022. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D when last seen in September.
Needed some driving to get involved here in September when last seen; risky.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A winner on his penultimate start, KING OF ITHACA stayed on strongly from the rear to finish second in a steadily run affair over 7f at Southwell latest and, nudged up 1lb for that, he gets the vote to return to winning ways. Groovy Baby has finished runner-up on her last four starts over further and this step back to 7f looks an interesting move for her. King David is respected most out of the remainder.

BELL SHOT has returned to form with cheekpieces refitted the last twice, including when third over this C&D on his penultimate start. Michael Appleby's charge is ready to strike and is marginally preferred to in-form rivals King of Ithaca and King David, while G'Daay is also capable of making an impact if on-song.

There could be a strong pace to this 7f handicap and that would benefit the in-form KING OF ITHACA.


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