Kempton Races & Results 1 Saturday 22nd February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Kempton Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd February 2025

There were 45 Races on Saturday 22nd February 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 22nd February 2025

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

13:15 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 1st (8) (5/1 +0%) Saint Anapolino	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Saint Anapolino 5/1, Going the right way, getting off the mark in Exeter maiden last month and following up in Taunton handicap (2m, soft) 18 days ago. Found extra when tackled on the run-in at the latter and could have more to come, particularly now up in trip. Won over about 2m1f in a maiden and Taunton handicap; shaped as if he'd stay further.
5 2nd (5) (14/1 -17%) Stoner's Choice	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Stoner's Choice 14/1, Successful over fences and hurdles at Kempton in 2022/23. Second over C&D and fourth at Ascot on his first 2 starts back after a long absence but needs to shrug off a below-par run back at Ascot last month. Showed he retains plenty of ability before well held in hot race latest; good record here.
4 3rd (4) (8/1 -33%) Punctuation	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Punctuation 8/1, Five-time hurdle winner for Fergal O'Brien and ended his time with that yard with victory in 2m Flat handicap at Goodwood last May. Started out for Nicky Henderson with a respectable fourth of 7 in Doncaster handicap hurdle last month and he's entitled to come on for the run. Respectable debut for yard; stamina not proven but Flat wins at 2m suggest he should stay.
6 4th (6) (11/2 +31%) Court In The Act	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Court In The Act 11/2, Justified strong market support in 2m Market Rasen handicap on reappearance in October, making all. Flopped when unable to dominate a much stronger race at Windsor 3 months later but his yard was quiet at the time and is going better now. Respected up in trip. Mixed; unraced beyond the extended 2m1f of his 8l Market Rasen win and looks bred to stay.
10 5th (10) (20/1 +9%) Kamaxos	20 20/1(+9%)	(10) Kamaxos 20/1, Dual hurdle winner but has yet to fire this season, fifth and beaten when falling last at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last month. Back up in trip. Consistent over hurdles last season but under a cloud this term.
12 6th (12) (5/1 +0%) Gold For Alec	5 5/1(+0%)	(12) Gold For Alec 5/1, The form of his Chepstow third over Christmas has worked out well and he resumed winning ways when stepped up just short of 21f at Huntingdon last month. Raised 9 lb but still high on the shortlist here. Progressing well; drew 6l clear when upped to an extended 2m4f at Huntingdon; up 9lb.
2 7th (2) (7/2 +42%) Doyen Quest	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Doyen Quest 7/2, Improved again when landing a 3m Cheltenham handicap in November but twice found out off a mark in the mid-130s since. Needs to resume his progression now dropping back in trip. Steps back down in distance but it's also a step down from this season's Class 2 events.
3 8th (3) (20/1 -25%) Samarrive	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Samarrive 20/1, Had some good handicap hurdle form earlier in his career but well held in handicap chase/hurdle at Ascot since returning from a year off. Something to prove at present. 344 days off before soundly beaten both starts this season, the latest last Saturday.
1 9th (1) (22/1 -57%) Pyramid Place	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) Pyramid Place 22/1, Landed an eighth handicap hurdle success of his career when seeing off 3 rivals over C&D in November but found out off this mark in a more competitive race at Doncaster in December. First outing for 10 weeks. Whether he's worth this career-high mark is questionable; 7lb claimer is recruited.
7 10th (7) (12/1 +14%) Tapley	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Tapley 12/1, Took advantage of a drop in class at Plumpton (2m, soft) in October. Failed to really convince over fences towards the end of 2024 but may fare better back hurdling. Seemed to stay an extended 2m4f over fences here latest; others may be better handicapped.
9 11th (9) (40/1 -43%) Monviel	40 40/1(-43%)	(9) Monviel 40/1, In good form last spring but has struggled for form so far this winter. Given a chance by the handicapper as a result but hard to be confident about. Player if he reverts to the 2m4f form shown last spring but that was in cheekpieces.
11 \|PU\| (11) (12/1 +0%) Malaita	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Malaita 12/1, Dual chase winner who ran with credit back hurdling when third of 10 in 25f Huntingdon handicap last month. Saw out that longer trip thoroughly but has done most of her racing around 2½m so the return to shorter shouldn't pose a problem. Again ran creditably when upped to 3m at Huntingdon last time on her return to hurdling.

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13:15 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Doyen Quest has struggled to land a telling blow at Cheltenham and Musselburgh the last twice but would have every chance if coming back to the form which saw him win by five lengths at Prestbury Park in November, and dropping in trip may help. However, the penny seems to have dropped with SAINT ANAPOLINO and the hat-trick seeker can stay a step ahead of the assessor now going up in distance. Keep an eye on Gold For Alec too.

SAINT ANAPOLINO has hinted at temperament but there was plenty to like about the way he knuckled down at Taunton last time and this lightly-raced 6-y-o could easily have more to offer. Gold For Alec is another who is going the right way and is second choice ahead of Court In The Act, who can leave last month's Windsor run behind.

There could be further progress from lightly raced pair Gold For Alec and Saint Anapolino but PUNCTUATION is also interesting.

13:50 Kempton Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (5/4 +23%) Rubaud	1.25 5/4(+23%)	(6) Rubaud 5/4, Smart hurdler, winning Kempton listed and Wincanton Grade 2 this autumn. Quickly reached same level over fences when length second to L'eau Du Sud in Warwick Grade 2 14 days ago. His stable has a strong record in this and the one to beat if stamina holds racing beyond 2m for the first time. Classy hurdler here; fine 2nd at Warwick on second chase start; leading claims if he stays.
2 2nd (2) (8/1 +0%) Boombawn	8 8/1(+0%)	(2) Boombawn 8/1, Useful hurdler and even better over fences, bagging the Grade 2 Rising Stars at Wincanton in November. Made a mistake at a crucial stage when well-held fifth in Newbury Grade 2 later that month. Freshened up since. Won Grade 2 novice at Wincanton in November; soundly beaten since but he's not ruled out.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 +10%) Mark Of Gold	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Mark Of Gold 9/1, Prolific winning hurdler who made the perfect start in this sphere when landing a 19f Ascot Grade 2 just before Christmas. However, he was a rather fortunate winner that day and finished a well-held third of 4 in Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown since. Won Grade 2 novice at Ascot on chase debut but perhaps lucky; well beaten in Grade 1 since.
5 4th (5) (9/4 +0%) Imperial Saint	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(5) Imperial Saint 9/4, Taken very well to fences this season, winning 3 handicaps. Another good effort when third of 11 in Cheltenham handicap (20.5f, soft) last month. Can make his presence felt outings of handicaps. Has won three good handicaps at Aintree this season and has a big chance on today's terms.
1 5th (1) (17/2 -42%) Ashdale Bob	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(1) Ashdale Bob 17/2, Smart hurdler who resumed his chase career with wins at Kilbeggan (maiden) and Galway (Grade 3) last summer. Capable of giving a good account back from a break but a penalty has the potential to leave him vulnerable for win purposes. 10yo; won Grade 3 novice chase last August; could be capable of better in this sphere.
4 \|PU\| (4) (20/1 +50%) Bhaloo	20 20/1(+50%)	(4) Bhaloo 20/1, Dual novice hurdle winner last season and made successful start over fences in 4-runner handicap at Ascot (19f, good) in November. Tame displays have followed in a hurdle at Cheltenham and chase at Windsor, leaving him with something to prove at present. Won on chase debut at Ascot in November but pulled up the next twice.

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13:50 Kempton Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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Imperial Saint has enjoyed an excellent start to his chasing career with three Aintree victories from five starts, and he wasn't beaten far in a warm Cheltenham handicap last time. He must be respected, but RUBAUD just edges it as his close-up second to L'eau Du Sud in a Warwick Grade 2 a fortnight ago rates the better form. Irish raider Ashdale Bob can chase that pair home.

Paul Nicholls has won this Graded novice 6 times since 2015 and a chance is taken on the stamina of the classy RUBAUD on his first outing beyond 2m. Imperial Saint boasts some strong handicap form and can give him most to do.

Paul Nicholls has an excellent record in the Pendil and RUBAUD is taken to give him his 14th win in this Grade 2.

14:25 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (10/1 +50%) Mambonumberfive	10 10/1(+50%)	(4) Mambonumberfive 10/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France prior to changing hands for €450,000 last summer. Too keen to do himself justice on debut for new yard in the Cheltenham Grade 2 won by East India Dock (like Sauvignon, he was pulled up in that race) but likely to leave that form well behind in time. Placed in France; 450,000euros buy but raced too freely in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (20-1).
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +36%) St Pancras	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) St Pancras 9/2, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 1¾m), successful twice in 2024. Ran to just a modest level on hurdling debut at Ascot but left that well behind when accounting for 9 rivals in a listed event at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Open to improvement in this sphere. Fairly useful on Flat; about 17l behind Mondo Man at Ascot but Musselburgh Listed winner.
5 3rd (5) (5/6 -46%) Mondo Man	0.833333 5/6(-46%)	(5) Mondo Man 5/6, Smart on the Flat in France (fifth in the Prix du Jockey Club last summer) and picked up for €520,000 in October. Chased home a potentially very smart juvenile in Lulamba on hurdles debut at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) where he didn't help himself by taking a strong grip. Should go one better here. Classy on Flat; leading form claims after Ascot second over hurdles, when he didn't settle.
1 4th (1) (11/1 -22%) Sauvignon	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Sauvignon 11/1, Ex-French performer who cemented excellent start to his career when winning a listed hurdle at Auteuil (17.4f, soft) last June. Ran as though amiss on return/debut for new yard at Cheltenham but yard has won this race several times and he's well worth another chance in view of his French form. Promising in France; however, pulled up when 10-1 in Cheltenham Grade 2 four weeks ago.
6 5th (6) (4/1 +27%) Opec	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Opec 4/1, Has left her Flat form behind since switched to hurdles, winning first 3 completed starts in this sphere, including a fillies' listed race at Newbury in November. Ran poorly in a Chepstow Grade 2 over Christmas but she will be a threat if able to get back on track here. Player on Newbury Listed-winning form but she then faded badly in a Grade 2 at Chepstow.

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14:25 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Opec has a disappointing Chepstow effort over Christmas to leave behind, but her form prior to that was strong and she's had plenty of time to recover. MONDO MAN brings top Flat form to the table, though, and did well to finish as close as he did to the smart Lulamba when he pulled hard at Ascot on his hurdling debut last month. If he's come forward for that experience and can settle better, he might take a bit of beating. St Pancras rates best of the rest.

This sharp track will be ideal for MONDO MAN, who was a smart performer on the Flat and shaped with plenty of promise when second to leading Triumph Hurdle hope Lulamba on debut in this sphere at Ascot. He is open to improvement and will prove hard to beat, particularly if he settles better than he did at Ascot. St Pancras was not in the same league as the selection on the level but he has taken well to hurdles and is next on the list ahead of Opec.

It's no certainty that MONDO MAN will settle better but he has stacks of ability and that will probably be enough to see him win this.

15:00 Kempton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (5/2 +38%) Tripoli Flyer	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(3) Tripoli Flyer 5/2, Most progressive in bumpers last term and is well on his way to living up to that promise over hurdles, making the most of a good opportunity at Market Rasen and then impressing with how quickly he settled matters in a falsely-run race at Musselburgh (15.6f). Open to plenty more improvement. 2-3 over hurdles; needs to jump better but his raw ability is much respected.
6 2nd (6) (9/5 +10%) Miami Magic	1.8 9/5(+10%)	(6) Miami Magic 9/5, Point winner who shaped well in a bumper (for D. Peters) and looked good in winning his first 2 starts over hurdles. Improved a chunk upped appreciably in grade when second in Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (17f, soft) on Boxing Day and sets the benchmark. C&D winner who found only the one too good in Aintree's Grade 1 at Christmas.
2 3rd (2) (10/3 +17%) Celtic Dino	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Celtic Dino 10/3, Dual bumper winner who made the perfect start over hurdles when winning a Wincanton novice (15.2f) in October and looked potentially useful when following up at Ascot (15.7f). Shaped a bit better than the result when fourth in the Formby (Miami Magic second) and should make his presence felt. Unbeaten over hurdles until below his best on soft ground in a Grade 1 at Aintree.
5 4th (5) (125/1 -89%) Blues Singer	125 125/1(-89%)	(5) Blues Singer 125/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning start in course junior bumper in March, green but coming clear. Matched that form when runner-up under a penalty at Ascot but too keen when well held in a stronger race there last time and starts out over hurdles in the face of a stiff task. Good bumper form but lacks hurdling experience and this is a big ask.
4 5th (4) (12/1 +0%) Andashan	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Andashan 12/1, Course bumper winner who was much improved from hurdling debut under more positive tactics when easily landing C&D novice15 days ago. That performance is supported by the timefigure and he shouldn't be taken lightly up in grade. A major spike in his form when making all for a comfortable maiden win here.
8 6th (8) (14/1 -56%) Starcrossed Lover	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Starcrossed Lover 14/1, Confirmed the promise he'd shown in Ireland for Colm Murphy when landing 11-runner maiden hurdle at Windsor (16f, good to soft) in December. Defied a penalty in impressive style at Hereford and well worth his place in this better company. Tackling his first Graded race but he's won his two minor hurdles with lots in hand.
7 \|PU\| (7) (15/2 +0%) Roysse	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(7) Roysse 15/2, Unbeaten in 3 points and duly built on his Rules debut promise when beating 4 subsequent winners in a Newbury bumper. Nearly 30 lengths clear when falling last on second hurdle start back at aforementioned track in December before gaining compensation at Uttoxeter (15.8f). Unlikely shown all he can. Keen-going front-runner but very talented and Kempton should suit him well.

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15:00 Kempton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

MIAMI MAGIC was far from disgraced when stepping up to the top level and taking the silver medal home at Aintree on Boxing Day. The six-year-old has improved with each of his three hurdle starts to date and could take another step forward, which would make him very tough to beat. Tripoli Flyer justified short odds in easy style at Musselburgh at the start of the month and would be foolish to dismiss, despite this representing a considerable step up in grade. Celtic Dino is the pick of the remainder.

The run of the race was hardly conducive to an impressive display, so the fact TRIPOLI FLYER was still able to open up in taking fashion late on at Musselburgh on his most recent outing suggests he has smart potential, so he's the strong choice to come out on top in the likelihood he’ll raise his game plenty more now taking on better company. Miami Magic ran a cracker when second in the Grade 1 Formby on Boxing Day and sets the standard on that effort, with Starcrossed Lover also interesting.

Formby runner-up MIAMI MAGIC sets the standard after making Potter's Charm pull out all the stops in that Grade 1.

15:35 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
13 1st (13) (11/2 +31%) Katate Dori	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(13) Katate Dori 11/2, Much improved since sent chasing, winning first 2 starts in the mud at Exeter/Chepstow before good second at Wincanton last month, struggling to get into a jumping rhythm after a standing start. Remains capable of better in this sphere but sharp 3m on better ground will ask a different question. Lost unbeaten chasing record when second at Wincanton; room for improvement in jumping.
2 2nd (2) (11/4 +31%) Hyland	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Hyland 11/4, Useful hurdler and even better chaser, recording his third win over the larger obstacles in a listed novice at Cheltenham in November. Clear of the rest when excellent second in Grade 1 over C&D on Boxing Day and looks on a nice mark back in a handicap. Fine second in Grade 1 C&D novice in December; could be on a good mark now back in a h'cap.
3 3rd (3) (11/1 -47%) Our Power	11 11/1(-47%)	(3) Our Power 11/1, Lightly raced since a narrow winner of this event (off 3 lb lower) 2 years ago but looked as good as ever back from a year off when runner-up in a couple of Cheltenham handicaps this winter. This likely to have been the long-term plan so must be respected. Won this in 2023 and runner-up at Cheltenham on both runs this season; in the mix.
9 4th (9) (33/1 -18%) Guard Your Dreams	33 33/1(-18%)	(9) Guard Your Dreams 33/1, Smart hurdler at his best and made a successful return/chase debut in novices' handicap at Warwick. Has remained in form without building on that success so needs this extra distance to bring about some improvement. Some good form in novice chase campaign but improvement needed on first run beyond 2m5f.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -82%) Deeper Blue	40 40/1(-82%)	(10) Deeper Blue 40/1, Runner-up on 3 of his 5 starts in handicap chases last season, though looked all at sea fitted with headgear in a well-run race on drying ground at Ayr final start. Has since left Harry Fry and this a tough ask after 10 months off. Tongue strap on 1st time. Absent since pulled up last April but not ruled out each-way off a competitive mark.
7 6th (7) (7/1 +13%) Beachcomber	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Beachcomber 7/1, Dual 25f hurdles winner who's getting the hang of things over fences now, responding well to this headgear when making all over C&D 8 weeks ago. Had plenty in hand that day so not taken lightly up 9 lb. Won by 10l over C&D in December when these blinkers went on; a 9lb rise may not stop him.
6 \|PU\| (6) (9/1 +10%) Heltenham	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Heltenham 9/1, Improved again last term, the highlight being his victory in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury (20f) in March. Has struggled since but is back on a winning mark now. Expected to bounce back at some stage this season. Runs off last winning mark but soundly beaten on both runs this season; stamina to prove.
8 \|PU\| (8) (10/1 -11%) Golden Son	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Golden Son 10/1, Won at this meeting last year off 1 lb higher but patchy record overall since joining this yard from France and didn't carry much of a win threat when third over C&D 8 weeks ago. Others more solid. Won here last February and creditable third over C&D last time; in with a chance.
4 \|PU\| (4) (12/1 +33%) Tahmuras	12 12/1(+33%)	(4) Tahmuras 12/1, Won the Tolworth at Sandown 2 years ago. Just the one win since switched to fences and his antics off the bridle were a cause for concern when fourth in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Others preferred. Close 4th at Wetherby on first crack at 3m but needs something extra in this hotter race.
11 \|PU\| (11) (12/1 +52%) Unanswered Prayers	12 12/1(+52%)	(11) Unanswered Prayers 12/1, Resumed winning ways in Southern National at Fontwell in November and backed it up with solid placed efforts at Sandown/Ascot. Got no further than the first at Plumpton 12 days ago. Bare 3m around here probably not enough of a stamina test for him these days. Running well this season at up to 3m4f; a stiffer test of stamina is probably preferable.
1 \|PU\| (1) (13/2 -8%) Lowry's Bar	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(1) Lowry's Bar 13/2, Progressive and likeable sort who has taken well to chasing, winning handicaps at Exeter and Chepstow before second of 3 in 3m Windsor Grade 2. He's unexposed as a stayer and open to further improvement back in a handicap. Runner-up in Grade 2 novice at Windsor; could play a leading role now back in a handicap.
12 \|PU\| (12) (14/1 +0%) Charlie Uberalles	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Charlie Uberalles 14/1, Arrives at the top of his game having held off subsequent Great Yorkshire winner Docpickedme by a neck at Doncaster 10 weeks ago. Career high mark to deal with now, however, and likely to find a few too strong. Won competitive h'cap at Doncaster and form has been franked by runner-up; not discounted.
5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -40%) Corrigeen Rock	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Corrigeen Rock 28/1, Twice a winner last season and back on track when fourth at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago but he's easy enough to take on in a competitive race like this. On a handy mark but not at his very best this season and needs to prove his stamina.

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15:35 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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Hyland failed to complete the hat-trick when occupying the runner-up berth in Grade 1 company at Kempton on Boxing Day, but Nicky Henderson's grey is likely to have his supporters now that he drops back into a handicap. However, a chance can be taken on BEACHCOMBER, who accounted for Golden Son (third) by just over 10 lengths over track and trip in December and only has a 9lb higher mark to contend with. With a repeat of that performance, he could be the one to beat. Lowry's Bar has had a fine campaign and is another to keep an eye on.

Novices hold a strong hand here with HYLAND being the obvious one after his excellent second in the Kauto Star over C&D on Boxing Day. He looks on a nice mark back in a handicap so shades the vote over the equally progressive Lowry's Bar. This has likely been the long-term target for 2023 winner Our Power and he looks the pick of the seasoned campaigners.

Having finished second in the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices' Chase over C&D in December, HYLAND (nap) has an attractive mark to work with.

16:10 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 1st (8) (6/1 -9%) Bad	6 6/1(-9%)	(8) Bad 6/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler who has frustratingly yet to get his head in front on these shores, again making the frame when second at Southwell (20.4f) in December. Shaped as if still in good form in first-time blinkers before falling 5 out at Ascot (21f) latest and he's not ruled out. Capable of winning this if everything clicks, but that's yet to happen in Britain.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 +0%) Keep Running	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(5) Keep Running 11/2, Excuses on return to action at Carlisle (2m) in October but firmly back on track with a tongue strap refitted since, winning handicaps at Ludlow/Ffos Las in recent months. This undoubtedly tougher back up in trip from career-high mark but he's evidently in rude health. Has easily made all the last twice and this thriving 7yo could prove tough to catch.
6 3rd (6) (6/1 +33%) Bourbali	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Bourbali 6/1, Both wins over fences gained here, including when making all over 2¼m (good to soft) on return in October. Remained in good form since, again making the frame when third of 5 in handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f) 66 days ago. Step back up in trip can help. Won here in October; two fair runs since but needs something extra today.
2 4th (2) (33/1 -32%) Sure Touch	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Sure Touch 33/1, Smashing start over fences last year, a fourth success in this sphere coming in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.4f) in July. Resumed with a creditable fifth in Grand Sefton at Aintree in November but undone by early mistakes on latest start at Doncaster 4 weeks ago. Completed a four-timer last July but subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch.
1 5th (1) (7/2 +42%) Blow Your Wad	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(1) Blow Your Wad 7/2, Winning hurdler who improved over fences last season, his second C&D victory coming in Grade 2 Pendil 12 months ago. Found to be lame when last of 5 in Aintree Grade 1 on final start in April but he returns to action/handicaps with yard in good form. Won Grade 2 Pendil over C&D 12 months ago; returns from absence with yard in fine form.
7 \|PU\| (7) (10/3 -33%) Ideal Des Bordes	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(7) Ideal Des Bordes 10/3, Landed a 21f maiden hurdle here back in May and further progress sent chasing this year, following up in novices' handicap at Wincanton (25.1f) prior to finishing a very good second over 3m here 15 days ago, jumping boldly and going down only to a thriving sort. Big shout again. Lightly raced 7yo; has made very good start to chase career and could have more to offer.
4 \|PU\| (4) (15/2 -36%) Etalon	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(4) Etalon 15/2, Rapid improver sent chasing last term, winning first 3 starts. Low-key start to present campaign but firm step back in the right direction when third of 6 in handicap chase at Sandown (15.5f, heavy) 3 weeks back. Worth a look on the back of that now upped in trip. Back-to-form third at Sandown last time; possible player if handling the better ground.
3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 -100%) Solo	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Solo 16/1, Smart form as a novice in 2022/23, winning twice including C&D Grade 2. Lightly raced since, stepping up on his reappearance effort when fourth in handicap at Ascot (18.8f) in December. Not in quite same form when fifth having rare crack at 2m at Sandown latest but his mark has eased a little more. His two biggest wins have come at Kempton and he's one to consider off a dangerous mark.
9 \|PU\| (9) (22/1 +12%) Black Gerry	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Black Gerry 22/1, Won all 4 of his starts (at up to 19.8f) when completing during 2022/23. Found things tougher last term but did shape better than on return despite seemingly finding 3m taxing his stamina when third at Sandown 4 weeks ago. Handicapper has given him a chance ahead of this. The drop in trip is a plus, and also down in the weights, but others are more compelling.

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16:10 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Keep Running made all to win his last two starts and although he commands respect, a 6lb rise for last month's win over 2m at Ffos Las demands more of him back over this trip from a career-high mark so far. BOURBALI, on the other hand, runs off 2lb higher than when he won over 2m2f here last October and could be worth chancing back at this venue for an in-form yard. Ideal Des Bordes is unexposed over fences and is another must for a betting check.

Having showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Wincanton, IDEAL DES BORDES progressed again when chasing home a fellow, thriving sort over 3m here 2 weeks ago. Appealing as the type to do better still, he earns the vote to quickly resume winning ways. Bad has the ability to play a part and is feared along with Bourbali. Top-weight Blow Your Wad is an intriguing runner returning from a spell on the sidelines.

The front-runner KEEP RUNNING impressed when completing a double at Ffos Las, despite jumping to the right at that left-handed track.

16:45 Kempton NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 1st (8) (7/4 +50%) Our Boy Stan	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(8) Our Boy Stan 7/4, Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Go Dante and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Angel of Harlem. Pitched in deep but excellent debut effort when second of 16 in listed bumper at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Major claims. Excellent effort for a newcomer to finish second of 16 in a 4yo Listed race at Cheltenham.
1 2nd (1) (13/8 +41%) Moneygarrow	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(1) Moneygarrow 13/8, Brother to 2 winners, including useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Minella Crooner. Won sole start in Irish points in April and powered clear in the manner of a useful prospect at Chepstow in October. Similar form when second at Ascot 2 months later and he demands respect. His Ascot conqueror is Cheltenham-bound; that was a step up on his winning form.
7 3rd (7) (11/1 +83%) A King Of Magic	11 11/1(+83%)	(7) A King Of Magic 11/1, Fourth foal, dam, French hurdler/chaser (17f-2½m winner), half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Kaki de La Pree. Tough ask on debut. Useful pedigree and small yard is making a name for itself this season in bumpers.
3 4th (3) (17/2 +6%) Spectacularsunrise	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(3) Spectacularsunrise 17/2, Half-brother to modest 2m hurdle winner Mavis Pike. Dam 19f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdlers/chasers Indifference Curve (stayed 3½m) and Ardera Cross (stays 21f). Imposing sort physically and made perfect start in 12-runner bumper at Huntingdon 16 days ago. Stayed on well to make a winning start at Huntingdon and he didn't beat rubbish.
5 5th (5) (28/1 -12%) Bamber	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Bamber 28/1, El Salvador gelding. Brother to a point winner. Dam, pulled up in point, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner at around 2m) Herons Heir. Mid-field on debut and entitled to build on that, though this looks a tough ask. Showed definite ability behind promising opposition at Warwick; can improve.
6 \|PU\| (6) (5/1 +38%) Cool Palmer	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Cool Palmer 5/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) By The Boardwalk and modest hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 3m) Bolsover Bill. Promising start when third of 13 starting out at Southwell in December. Will know more this time so improvement forthcoming. Signs of inexperience at Southwell (good to soft; 9-2) but ran a nice race to be third.

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16:45 Kempton NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The runner-up when introduced in a Listed race at Cheltenham last month, OUR BOY STAN has bags of potential and could be tough to deal with now he has some experience to draw upon. Moneygarrow also filled second place in a Listed event at Ascot most recently and is a notable threat with the sights lowered here. Fellow bumper winners One Knight, Spectacularsunrise and Storming George are other players under penalties, with the first-named feared most of that trio after a cosy success at Huntingdon 16 days ago.

It probably wasn't a vintage renewal but OUR BOY STAN made a really promising start to his career when runner-up in Cheltenham's listed bumper on New Year's Day. In receipt of weight from most, he looks the answer, for all there is depth to this, with Moneygarrow and One Knight of major interest.

An interesting bumper. Preference is for the 4yo OUR BOY STAN who fared best of the newcomers in a Listed race at Cheltenham.

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	Ran similar race before
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