Kempton Races & Results Tomform Friday 7th February 2025
There were 39 Races on Friday 7th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Kempton, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Bangor, 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 7th February 2025
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(4) Epinephrine 11/1, Runner-up on hurdle debut at Auteuil on hurdle debut in autumn 2023. Below that level when fourth both starts for new connections this winter but no surprise were she to take a step forward in handicaps. Looks the type to improve in handicaps and is an interesting contender.
7
2nd (7) (4/1 +67%) Sweet Caryline
4
4/1(+67%)
(7) Sweet Caryline 4/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Fontwell (19f, good) in November. Creditable fourth of 11 at Wincanton (2½m) in December. Drops back in trip on this first run after wind surgery. Improved form over 2m3f/2m4f in handicaps; bit to prove back at 2m.
5
3rd (5) (5/2 +50%) Plantaroma
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(5) Plantaroma 5/2, Fair form in bumpers and has made a decent start over hurdles, including fourth on 2m Newbury handicap debut 6 weeks ago. Has a tongue strap added now. Solid maiden; latest effort took her form figures to 262224; in the mix.
2
4th (2) (2/1 0%) Jena D'oudairies
2
2/1(0%)
(2) Jena D'oudairies 2/1, Bumper winner last spring. Fair form when placed in mares' maiden/novice hurdles in recent months and rates a potential improver making a quick switch to handicaps. Hindered by being hampered last time; may progress now handicapping.
6
5th (6) (14/1 -115%) Roaring Home
14
14/1(-115%)
(6) Roaring Home 14/1, Plenty of promise in 3 bumper starts and perfect start over hurdles when bagging Exeter mares' maiden (17f) on return in October. Had an excuse (struck into) when pulled up at Newbury next time but beaten at odds at Kelso (21f) since. Drops back in trip for handicap debut after 2 months off. Won at Exeter on hurdles debut; had excuses since; could go well.
1
6th (1) (13/2 +7%) Endless Escape
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(1) Endless Escape 13/2, Four-time hurdle winner. Has yet to find her best form this season but given a chance by the handicapper if a change of headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces) sparks a revival. Losing run is mounting up; new headgear needs to help.
3
7th (3) (33/1 -32%) Love Tree
33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Love Tree 33/1, Dual hurdles winner. Ran well in a first-time tongue strap when second on Hereford reappearance in November but she has failed to back that up twice since. Has left James Owen. Others are preferred. Limitations are exposed to some extent; debut for new yard.
12:50 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Plantaroma could only manage fourth on her handicap debut at Newbury in December, but this drop in grade/1lb lower mark might see her get closer. Even so, JENA D'OUDAIRIES looks the way to go. Paul Nicholls' six-year-old failed to justify short odds when third at Taunton last month but she makes her handicap bow off an appealing mark and it would be no surprise to see her find the improvement required. Sweet Caryline completes the shortlist.
JENA D'OUDAIRIES looks a likely type for the Paul Nicholls yard now making a quick switch to handicaps. Epinephrine is another lightly-raced mare who could have more to offer in handicap company. Endless Escape could also play a part if first-time blinkers prompt a return to form.
Off a workable opening mark, bumper winner JENA D'OUDAIRIES is preferred. Epinephrine is second choice.
(2) Andashan 10/3, Made a winning bumper debut here last February and bettered that form when third of 20 in a valuable event at Newbury 6 weeks later. Only a modest third on his completed start over hurdles but he should have bigger performances in him soon. Successful in a bumper on this card last year and warrants respect back here.
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2nd (1) (11/2 +61%) Absolutely Doyen
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(1) Absolutely Doyen 11/2, Maiden Irish pointer, runner-up last time (Dec 1). The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling for Fergal O'Brien. 0-5 in Irish points, good second the final time; heed the market signals.
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3rd (6) (10/11 +17%) High Fibre
0.909091
10/11(+17%)
(6) High Fibre 10/11, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m) and has shaped well in maidens at Wincanton and Taunton switched to hurdles. Likely would have won at the latter track but for losing momentum at the last and can gain compensation now. Clear second at Taunton last time despite a late stumble; leading player.
8
4th (8) (11/2 -57%) Indemnity
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(8) Indemnity 11/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m). Sold out of Roger Varian's yard for 80,000 gns in October. Interesting new recruit for Emma Lavelle and Harry Cobden takes the ride. Fairly useful on Flat for Roger Varian; possibilities if taking to hurdles.
12
5th (12) (250/1 -25%) Sgian Dubh
250
250/1(-25%)
(12) Sgian Dubh 250/1, Fair maiden at best on the Flat but hasn't offered a great deal in his 2 hurdle starts. First-time blinkers need to spark major improvement. First-time headgear needs to make a big difference.
4
6th (4) (150/1 -200%) George Darling
150
150/1(-200%)
(4) George Darling 150/1, Unplaced both starts in points and remote sixth on Huntingdon hurdle debut 15 days ago. Outsider. Comfortably held at Huntingdon on rules debut.
5
7th (5) (22/1 -57%) Graham
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Graham 22/1, Fairly useful Flat winner for Richard Hannon but well beaten on Leicester hurdle debut (heavy) for new yard 17 days ago. The likely less testing ground now may see him in a better light. Flat form suggests he can't be dismissed in this second hurdles attempt.
3
8th (3) (20/1 -25%) Busy Being Busy
20
20/1(-25%)
(3) Busy Being Busy 20/1, Promising third of 8 in 2m Thurles maiden hurdle on debut in November. Not in the same form when a well-held sixth at Down Royal on Boxing Day but retains potential now starting out for Stuart Edmunds. Debut effort in Ireland gives him frame possibilities for new yard.
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9th (9) (125/1 -25%) Low Expectations
125
125/1(-25%)
(9) Low Expectations 125/1, Promising third of 11 in a Downpatrick bumper for Paul Nolan in September but comfortably held in novice hurdles for Nick Gifford in recent months. Needs to show improvement.
7
|U| (7) (10/1 0%) I'd Go Maniac
10
10/1(0%)
(7) I'd Go Maniac 10/1, Bumper winner last summer but beaten a long way when reaching the frame in hurdles at Wetherby and Wincanton this winter. Surely capable of better at some point but possibly not until handicapping. Hurdles efforts suggest he may be more interesting in handicaps soon.
10
10th (10) (300/1 -50%) Now I Know
300
300/1(-50%)
(10) Now I Know 300/1, Well held in 2 bumpers last spring and similar story on C&D hurdle debut in November. Plenty to find.
14
11th (14) (150/1 -275%) Bluenose Belle
150
150/1(-275%)
(14) Bluenose Belle 150/1, Fair AW Flat winner. Has had wind surgery ahead of this hurdle debut. Hurdles debutante; inferior to some of these rivals on Flat.
11
12th (11) (250/1 -213%) Rocks Up Late
250
250/1(-213%)
(11) Rocks Up Late 250/1, No show in a bumper and maiden hurdle before Christmas. Very weak claims on form.
13
|PU| (13) (300/1 -20%) Simply Ed
300
300/1(-20%)
(13) Simply Ed 300/1, Well held in varied events on Flat and 150/1 when pulled up on Plumpton hurdle debut 11 days ago. Poor claims on form.
13:20 Kempton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HIGH FIBRE improved on his debut third over hurdles to occupy the runner-up berth at Taunton last month and is likely to have plenty of improvement in him. This looks a reasonable assignment and he could put his experience to good use. Previous course bumper winner Andashan put his Plumpton mishap behind him when making the frame at Fontwell on Boxing Day, and he would be foolish to dismiss. I'd Go Maniac is another to note.
Plenty of runners but it's unlikely many count. HIGH FIBRE is the obvious one after 2 promising runs over hurdles, although Indemnity could pose a threat if translating his pretty useful Flat ability to hurdles at the first time of asking. Andashan should have more to come in this sphere and is next on the list.
On hurdles form, HIGH FIBRE is the pick ahead of Andashan. On Flat ability, Indemnity and Graham also enter calculations.
(9) Slipway 8/1, Useful chaser at his best who resumed winning ways over 3m here last March but lightly raced and below that level since, a forward move in the back straight coming to nothing when well-beaten ninth in handicap chase back here 6 weeks ago. May be vulnerable back over timber. Had wind op. Four-time chase winner; hasn't raced over hurdles for nearly four years.
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2nd (4) (11/10 +84%) J J Moon
1.1
11/10(+84%)
(4) J J Moon 11/10, Much improved when making third bumper start a winning one at Southwell in May. Easily best effort over hurdles when just denied at Wincanton (19.8f) 52 days ago and he appeals as the type to progress further in this sphere. Respected. Proved resurgent (clear second) at Wincanton last time; one of the main form contenders.
1
3rd (1) (9/2 +10%) Jus De Citron
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(1) Jus De Citron 9/2, Made frame both starts in Irish points and made perfect start under Rules equipped with a tongue strap when winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f) 6 weeks ago, produced to lead after 2 out and asserting final 100 yds. Looks sure to progress and he's respected. Irish point form has substance; won at Doncaster for new stable; open to further progress.
3
4th (3) (9/1 +25%) Doctor Kildare
9
9/1(+25%)
(3) Doctor Kildare 9/1, Built on encouraging NH debut when landing 12-runner bumper at Bangor (16.6f) in April. Folded tamely after 7 months off when pulled up in novice hurdle back at that venue in November but he's in leading hands and no surprise to see him get back on track following wind surgery. Had wind surgery since last run; still unexposed but he's the stable second string.
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5th (6) (80/1 -220%) Little Big Kev
80
80/1(-220%)
(6) Little Big Kev 80/1, Runner-up on his only start in points and fair form on 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers during first half of last year. This looks a pretty warm race now hurdling after 8 months off though, and others appeal more. Form dipped in latest bumper outing; difficult task on return from layoff.
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6th (5) (3/1 +14%) Juventus De Brion
3
3/1(+14%)
(5) Juventus De Brion 3/1, 6-y-o who appeared to squander a winning position equipped with tongue tie/following wind op when runner-up in a Newcastle maiden (20.3f) 3 weeks ago, hanging left and not run on when headed final 1f. Clearly possesses plenty of ability but degree of caution advised on back of that. Capable of being involved but didn't look straightforward when beaten fav the last twice.
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7th (7) (150/1 -50%) Minella Kaiser
150
150/1(-50%)
(7) Minella Kaiser 150/1, Placed on the first of 2 starts in Irish points but looks one for handicaps later on based on his 2 starts in maiden/novice hurdles this winter. Has plenty to find on the figures.
8
|PU| (8) (200/1 -400%) Simiyann
200
200/1(-400%)
(8) Simiyann 200/1, Fairly useful stayer on Flat, successful twice on all-weather during second half of last year. Had underfoot conditions as a plausible excuse when pulled up sole previous try over hurdles at Stratford last spring and this should reveal more. Flat form suggests he rather lacks potential returned to this code.
13:50 Kempton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
KINGSTON PRIDE was a disappointing favourite when being pulled up in a Grade 2 event at Sandown in December, but he might be worth another chance. Nicky Henderson's charge looked an exciting prospect on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter prior to that and could bounce back. Jus De Citron struck in good style over an extended 2m3f at Doncaster and might take a step forward on only his second start under Rules. J J Moon is the pick of the remainder.
KINGSTON PRIDE had excuses on account of the ground when pulled up in Grade 2 company a couple of months back, yet he'd previously looked one to keep firmly on side and is well worth another chance to resume progress back in calmer waters. J J Moon following his smashing Wincanton second, Juventus de Brion and Jus de Citron head up the dangers, in that order.
Back down in class, KINGSTON PRIDE gets the vote ahead of J J Moon and Jus De Citron.
(5) Eyed 2/1, Fair hurdler/chaser for Paul Webber and confirmed stable debut promise when off the mark in this sphere at Market Rasen. Got no further than the first fence at Lingfield next time but quickly resumed winning ways at former track 3 weeks ago and sure to go well again. An improver for new yard, winning at Market Rasen in last two completed starts.
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2nd (2) (9/2 -125%) Ideal Des Bordes
4.5
9/2(-125%)
(2) Ideal Des Bordes 9/2, Winning pointer who made a successful return from wind surgery in 21f Kempton maiden hurdle in May and made a satisfactory winning start in this sphere at Wincanton after 8 months off 3 weeks ago. Should progress over fences. 2-2 since having wind surgery, winning at Wincanton switched to chasing last time.
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3rd (6) (15/2 +46%) Sea Invasion
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(6) Sea Invasion 15/2, Steadily progressive over hurdles for Chris Gordon last season but hasn't kicked on switched to fences for this yard this term and others appeal more. Regressive form over fences but this drop in grade may prompt a turnaround.
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4th (7) (14/1 +13%) Gentleman's Relish
14
14/1(+13%)
(7) Gentleman's Relish 14/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who was pulled up first 2 starts in maiden hurdles but much more like it following an absence when third of 8 in a Kempton maiden (21f) in May. Might have needed the run at Ascot after 6 months off in November but enough to prove on chase bow. Ties in with stablemate Ideal Des Bordes on a piece of hurdles form here.
3
5th (3) (11/4 +8%) Moulins Clermont
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(3) Moulins Clermont 11/4, Dual hurdles winner in 2022. Off almost 2 years before coming in last on chase debut at Newbury in November but took a big step forward when second there following month, looking a big threat to winner but perhaps still just needing the run after such a long absence. Can go one better off same mark. Solid effort upped to 2m7f at Newbury last time; possibilities off same mark.
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6th (4) (25/1 -79%) Onethreefivenotout
25
25/1(-79%)
(4) Onethreefivenotout 25/1, Made a winning bumper debut at Worcester in October 2021 then off 2 years. Mixed record over hurdles last season (has bled) but did win a maiden at Wincanton. Made an inauspicious start over fences after 9 months off at Warwick 8 weeks ago. Ran dismally switched to fences last time and this trip is an unknown.
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|PU| (1) (13/2 -8%) Roger Pol
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(1) Roger Pol 13/2, Went in at the first attempt over fences at Southwell in October and backed it up with a good staying-on third of 5 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good) 37 days ago. Merits consideration back up in trip. Sound form switched to chasing in the autumn; goes well fresh; solid claims.
14:20 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
IDEAL DES BORDES showed a likeable attitude when running out a game winner on his chasing debut over 3m1f at Wincanton last month and, with the promise of more to come over fences, another bold bid looks likely off 3lb higher. Eyed is progressing nicely with each start and he looks the main danger following a recent Market Rasen success, while Sea Invasion also merits consideration.
MOULINS CLERMONT proved a completely different proposition on his second attempt over fences when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Newbury and is fancied to one better off the same mark. Eyed continued his positive start for this yard when resuming winning ways at Market Rasen and rates the main threat ahead of the unexposed Ideal des Bordes.
With further progress on the cards, IDEAL DES BORDES could well complete a hat-trick. Moulins Clermont is second choice.
(9) Star Of Affinity 3/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Exeter (16.7f) in October and found further improvement when resuming winning ways in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 20 days ago, keeping on well. 7 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Convincing winner at Taunton last time and has less to prove than many in here.
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2nd (6) (9/2 +36%) The Long Point
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(6) The Long Point 9/2, Won sole start in bumpers at Huntingdon in May and showed benefit of hurdling debut experience when fourth of 9 in Hereford novice (19.7f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Looks the type to progress further in handicaps. Open to progress though this mark looks tough on what he's achieved to date.
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3rd (4) (8/1 -45%) Bredon Hill
8
8/1(-45%)
(4) Bredon Hill 8/1, Shaped with encouragement in bumpers and stepped forward from hurdling debut when off the mark in novice at Warwick (19f) in November. Posted good third on handicap debut at same course (21f, soft) since and remains low mileage. Still inexperienced when third to a sharp improver on handicap debut at Warwick.
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4th (2) (14/1 +30%) Holokea
14
14/1(+30%)
(2) Holokea 14/1, Irish point/bumper winner who made a successful hurdle debut over 3m at Southwell in October. Has found life tougher under a penalty twice since, though, and his opening handicap mark could have been kinder. Not kicked on from his maiden win and doesn't look on that good a mark for handicap debut.
1
5th (1) (3/1 +75%) Thunderclap
3
3/1(+75%)
(1) Thunderclap 3/1, Back from 9 months off when creditable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 15 days ago. Won this contest last term (off 4 lb lower) and may well have been primed for a repeat bid. Won this last year and ran as though his race 15 days ago would bring him on.
3
6th (3) (18/1 +45%) Sirekoff
18
18/1(+45%)
(3) Sirekoff 18/1, Won a maiden on debut for David Pipe at Newton Abbot (18.5f) back in August but misfired both subsequent starts, latterly following wind op/equipped with tongue strap at Wincanton last month. Eased 3 lb ahead of this. Beaten about 20l in his two handicaps on either side of wind surgery.
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7th (8) (17/2 +15%) Sun Joy
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(8) Sun Joy 17/2, Opened account over hurdles at Huntingdon (20.7f) a year ago and back to that sort of form, on second start over fences, when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Sedgefield (19.3f) in November. Returns to smaller obstacles now and others are more convincing. Won off 1lb higher just over a year and rediscovered some form on latest chase start.
10
8th (10) (33/1 +34%) Storm Dennis
33
33/1(+34%)
(10) Storm Dennis 33/1, Won handicaps at Huntingdon and over this C&D in 2022 but restricted to just 4 starts since and offered little, back from 22 months off, at Wincanton recently. Well handicapped and a C&D winner but current wellbeing is a major issue.
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9th (13) (22/1 -83%) Hawk Stone
22
22/1(-83%)
(13) Hawk Stone 22/1, Confirmed previous promise when opening account in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) in April. Let down by jumping, back from 10 months off, when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (16.9f) 22 days ago but figures off a handy mark and could benefit from this longer trip. Has to rebound from a quiet reappearance but he should be sharper for that.
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|PU| (7) (14/1 -56%) Touquet
14
14/1(-56%)
(7) Touquet 14/1, Made winning start over timber at Plumpton (15.9f) in October. Hasn't really built on that as yet but is in good hands and can't be ruled out on switch to handicapping. Free-goer; proving his own worst enemy at the minute and others are safer.
12
|PU| (12) (18/1 -64%) Blairgowrie
18
18/1(-64%)
(12) Blairgowrie 18/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Newbury at the end of 2021/22 season and made an encouraging belated return/chase debut when second there 12 months ago. However, has gone backwards since and first-time blinkers had little effect returned to hurdling last time. After a fall at Ludlow he finished tailed off back over hurdles at Newbury.
11
|PU| (11) (40/1 +20%) Rathmacknee
40
40/1(+20%)
(11) Rathmacknee 40/1, A fair winner at 20f over hurdles for Nicky Henderson but has rarely threatened for current yard, finishing well held when last seen over fences at Worcester in August. Had wind operation since. Cheekpieces on first time. Last win came in a handicap hurdle in late 2022 when with Nicky Henderson.
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|PU| (15) (66/1 +34%) Gladiatus
66
66/1(+34%)
(15) Gladiatus 66/1, Rarely threatened in a handful of starts for Christian Williams, including on chasing bow at end of 2023, and is best watched on first start since for new connections. Low-mileage 9yo who returns from another absence; has too much to prove.
14:50 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A case can be made for a few of these so only a tentative vote goes to BREDON HILL. He shaped with promise when finishing third on his handicap debut over this trip at Warwick in December and this lightly-raced gelding could go close off the same mark. Bumper winner The Long Point looked to be learning on the job when fourth over an extended 2m4f at Hereford and merits respect on his handicap bow, while last-time-out scorer Star Of Affinity is noted too.
Harry Cobden is an eye-catching booking for THE LONG POINT, who improved from his hurdles debut when fourth at Hereford last time and remains open to improvement now handicapping. He gets the nod. Star of Affinity and Bredon Hill head the list of dangers.
The tongue-tie could make a difference to MAXIBOY DAGROSTIS who stopped quickly last time. His previous run reads really well.
(9) El Rio 4/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who has won a pair of handicap chases around 2½m this autumn, impressing with his accurate jumping at Sandown. Good third in 8-runner C&D handicap 6 weeks ago, likely to have been closer still but for a bad mistake last. That looks solid form and he's one to consider. Ran creditably in the novice handicap chase over C&D on Boxing Day; solid and respected.
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2nd (10) (11/1 -10%) Triple Trade
11
11/1(-10%)
(10) Triple Trade 11/1, Course winner who was successful twice in 2023/24. Good fifth in Red Rum at Aintree final start but is struggling to recapture his best form this term, seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (2m) 27 days ago. Tongue strap goes on now stepping back up in trip. Defied an 11lb higher mark at Ascot on last attempt at this sort of distance.
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3rd (7) (2/1 +43%) Flegmatik
2
2/1(+43%)
(7) Flegmatik 2/1, Very useful handicap chaser at his best, successful from 6 lb higher mark over 3m here 13 months ago. Low-key start to present campaign but showed more spark from his easing mark when third at Ascot (21f) 3 weeks ago. Record here a particularly good one and blinkers could put an extra edge on him. Good record at Kempton features three wins and he returns here off a very attractive mark.
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4th (5) (16/1 -33%) Galop De Chasse
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Galop De Chasse 16/1, Won his only start of last season at Newbury (19.9f) and resumed from 12 months off with respectable placed efforts at Wetherby/Newbury. Reportedly bled when pulled up at Ascot on latest start but given a 48-day break ahead of this. Type to bounce back. Normally consistent but turned in a stinker last time; others preferred.
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5th (6) (13/2 -8%) Issar D'airy
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(6) Issar D'airy 13/2, Dual Newbury winner at around 2m last winter who has returned to action in good order, reacting well to a positive ride when runner-up behind the upwardly-mobile Libberty Hunter at Cheltenham (16.3f) 55 days ago. Effective at this longer trip and not discounted from this sort of mark. Has useful 2m form over fences; gained both hurdles wins at about 2m4f; in the mix.
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6th (1) (10/1 -100%) Crebilly
10
10/1(-100%)
(1) Crebilly 10/1, Did well over fences last term, his highlight coming when a fine second in Plate Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival. Never figured on return over hurdles in the autumn but shaped as if back in good heart returned to chasing when third at Windsor (2m) 3 weeks ago. Step back up in trip a plus here. Runner-up off this mark at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival on most recent 2m4f chase start.
2
|PU| (2) (9/1 +25%) Sans Bruit
9
9/1(+25%)
(2) Sans Bruit 9/1, Ran out a fine winner of the Red Rum Handicap at Aintree back in April and posted creditable placed efforts on first 2 starts this season. Had excuses since, a switch to hold up tactics not seeming to suit when fifth in handicap chase at Windsor latest. Mark has eased now stepped back up in trip. Campaigned mostly at about 2m for current yard; not crying out for step back up in trip.
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|PU| (4) (10/1 -18%) Lounge Lizard
10
10/1(-18%)
(4) Lounge Lizard 10/1, Signed off last term with success at Huntingdon in March and shaped better than distance beaten when third of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20.9f, soft, 4/1) on return in December. Not at best when fourth in stronger company at Cheltenham 37 days ago but this more suitable with blinkers back on. Suited by sharp/flat tracks and should take well to Kempton; on last winning mark.
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|PU| (8) (12/1 +33%) Straw Fan Jack
12
12/1(+33%)
(8) Straw Fan Jack 12/1, Smart form as a novice and standout effort of an otherwise low-key campaign last season was his fine third in the 20.6f Plate at the Cheltenham Festival. No easy task from out of weights in Paddy Power on return but let down by jumping at Doncaster (3m) in December. Quickly back down in trip now. Not solid on this season's efforts and has failed to win since 2022.
11
|PU| (11) (150/1 -200%) Equinus
150
150/1(-200%)
(11) Equinus 150/1, Fairly useful winner at 25f over hurdles for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Early faller on his return/chase debut starting out for new yard at Aintree (25f) 3 months ago and whilst this should reveal more, others make greater appeal. Engaged 4.30 Doncaster Thursday. Early faller at Aintree on stable/chase debut; best watched.
15:25 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
FLEGMATIK loves it around here and gets the vote to add another course win to his CV. Dan Skelton's charge is 6lb below his last winning mark and, after shaping with plenty of promise when third in a deeper race over 2m5f at Ascot last month, he ticks plenty of boxes. Lounge Lizard predictably found a few too good in a warm Cheltenham handicap last time out but, eased 2lb with his sights lowered, he looks capable of playing a hand. Issar D'Airy is respected most of the remainder.
FLEGMATIK is now into the veteran stage but he displayed more spark than previously this season when a good third from his reduced mark at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Boasting an impressive record at this track, it's interesting connections now opt for first-time blinkers and he could be worth chancing to come out on top. El Rio has made a solid start over fences and he, along with Issar d'Airy and Crebilly head up the dangers in a competitive affair.
The eyecatcher is three-time course winner FLEGMATIK (nap), who looks very attractively treated back here. El Rio is second pick.
(9) Frontier Prince 11/4, Placed in bumpers at Ludlow (good to soft) and Wincanton (heavy) before Christmas. Should be on the premises again for a stable among the winners. Related to two bumper winners for his owner; has duly shown promise in two contests.
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2nd (4) (9/4 +36%) Kadastral
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(4) Kadastral 9/4, £82,000 Cokoriko gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France Detente and fair 2¼m/2½m hurdle/chase winner in France Habitante. Likely type for leading stable. £82,000 3yo; half-brother to three French AQPS Flat winner; major yard; likely type.
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3rd (2) (9/4 +36%) Etna Bianco
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(2) Etna Bianco 9/4, £140,000 after winning his sole start in Irish points (Oct 2024). It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of this one. Irish point winner; could be a nice type, having joined new connections for £140,000.
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4th (7) (11/1 +31%) Vol Royale
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(7) Vol Royale 11/1, Successful on the second of 2 starts in British points last year. The betting should help guide to expectations on Rules debut. Readily justified favouritism in British point (second start); dam bumper winner.
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5th (1) (9/2 +0%) Bebe And Bean
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(1) Bebe And Bean 9/2, 11/2, showed plenty of ability when fifth of 13 in Southwell bumper on debut 53 days ago. Has a tongue tie added now. Big player. Faded into fifth at Southwell, nevertheless showing ability; tongue-tie now applied.
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6th (8) (125/1 -25%) Oh My Guinness
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125/1(-25%)
(8) Oh My Guinness 125/1, Westerner mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Kingston Retreat, stayed 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to Italian jumps winner around 2m A Plus Ma Puce. Stable 0-9 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Not a likely sort on breeding and yard is 0-11 in bumpers.
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7th (3) (66/1 -100%) Harksman
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(3) Harksman 66/1, 80/1, ran to only a modest level when sixth of 11 in Hereford bumper on debut in December. Can only watch. Friendless in the betting at Hereford where he ran to an ordinary RPR.
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8th (6) (100/1 +0%) Monansunu
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(6) Monansunu 100/1, £9,000 Pether's Moon gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 29f) Potterman. Likely best watched on debut. £9,000 3yo; from a good family but stable has a poor strike-rate in bumpers.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Point-to-point winner ETNA BIANCO, a full-brother to a winning hurdler who set connections back 140,000 pounds at Cheltenham's autumn sale, boasts a solid jumps pedigree and is in good hands to make a big impact on his Rules debut. Kadastral is related to jumps winners in France and is another to note for a powerful yard. Frontier Prince, the only four-year-old in the field, gets weight all round and can figure if building on a couple of promising efforts at Ludlow and Wincanton.
BEBE AND BEAN gets the nod to build on a promising opening run at Southwell in December. Dan Skelton has an excellent 20-62 record in bumpers this season so a market mover for his newcomer Kadastral would make him a potential big threat. Frontier Prince and Kiwi Rush are others likely to have a say.
The 4yo FRONTIER PRINCE has particularly solid claims on form. Kadastral, Etna Bianco and Bebe And Bean are respected.
(2) Bold Action 7/2, €28,000 3-y-o, £57,500 4-y-o, Vadamos gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Hannon and fair hurdler Duleek Street. Dam unraced. Runner up on second of 2 starts in Irish points in November and trainer’s newcomers command respect. Rules debutant whose trainer has an excellent record in this race; interesting.
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2nd (6) (7/2 +0%) Old Park Star
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7/2(+0%)
(6) Old Park Star 7/2, Clear of rest when encouraging third of 10 in bumper (5/1) at Sandown (16f, good) on NH debut 89 days ago. Entitled to improve and merits consideration. Almost 5l behind Edward Sexton at Sandown but could bridge the gap with improvement likely.
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3rd (4) (5/2 -25%) Edward Sexton
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5/2(-25%)
(4) Edward Sexton 5/2, Made a promising start when second in Sandown bumper under this rider in November, edged out only by a stable companion with pointing experience. Likely more to come and looks the one to beat. Out of a useful bumper winner; mounted a strong late challenge at Sandown; leading claims.
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4th (7) (8/1 +27%) Surrey Lord
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8/1(+27%)
(7) Surrey Lord 8/1, Posted promising third on NH debut at Uttoxeter in November and ran to similar level when fifth of 12 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft) 57 days ago. Ought to give another good account. Bare form gives him something to find in this field.
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5th (3) (6/1 -20%) Choice Runner
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6/1(-20%)
(3) Choice Runner 6/1, Shaped as if run was needed when fifth of 10 in bumper at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 93 days ago and can be expected to improve on that. Chepstow effort has received a couple of boosts; likely to improve; shortlisted.
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6th (1) (16/1 -113%) Amazing Cleni
16
16/1(-113%)
(1) Amazing Cleni 16/1, Bred for longer trips than this but offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in bumper (33/1) at Warwick (16f, soft) on NH debut 38 days ago. Could be in the mix. Showed ability at Warwick but likely needs improvement to win this contest.
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7th (8) (28/1 -12%) Commanche Princess
28
28/1(-12%)
(8) Commanche Princess 28/1, £5,000 3-y-o, Dartmouth mare. Dam, bumper/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 21f) Cultivator. Rare NH runner for yard and is worth monitoring in market. Out of a bumper/hurdle winner; stable is 1-1 this year (28-1 Flat scorer).
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8th (5) (12/1 +14%) Howzatjack
12
12/1(+14%)
(5) Howzatjack 12/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam 17f/2¼m hurdle winner, also 1½m winner who stayed 1¾m on Flat. Market should prove best guide to claims on debut. Newcomer; the subject of positive words in Stable Tour; possibilities.
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Chris Gordon won both divisions of this last year and his Bold Action warrants a betting check on his debut under Rules. However, EDWARD SEXTON posted a most encouraging effort to finish second when introduced in a similar event at Sandown in November and, sure to be wiser, he can go one place better. Old Park Star, a respectable third in that race, is feared most, although Amazing Cleni and Choice Runner could also go well.
EDWARD SEXTON only narrowly failed to make a winning debut at Sandown in November and sets the standard on that form. He can go one better in the finale. Old Park Star and Choice Runner look the likeliest dangers.
Edward Sexton and Old Park Star bring the best form, while BOLD ACTION and Choice Runner are interesting types.
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