Kempton Races & Results 1 Wednesday 26th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Kempton Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 26th February 2025

There were 30 Races on Wednesday 26th February 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Bangor, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 26th February 2025

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

16:23 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 (5) (8/13 +49%) Groovy Baby	0.615385 8/13(+49%)	(5) Groovy Baby 8/13, Still a maiden after 11 attempts but can usually be relied on to give her running, performing creditably again when third of 6 in novice at Southwell (7f) 14 days ago. Drops to 6f for the first time. 0-11; lots of fair form but her willingness to come home in front is questionable.
1 (1) (9/4 -64%) Twilight Diamond	2.25 9/4(-64%)	(1) Twilight Diamond 9/4, 8/1, looked potentially useful when making a winning debut in a novice at Wolverhampton (6f) 39 days ago, seeing off the reopposing Bear Rock by 1½ lengths. More to come and can defy a penalty. 8-1, won four-runner 6f AW Wolverhampton novice on belated debut last month; 7lb penalty.
3 (3) (13/2 -18%) American Treasure	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) American Treasure 13/2, 130,000 gns U S Navy Flag filly. Sister to 2-y-o 7f winner U S S Constitution and half-sister to 3 winners, including 9.5f/1¼m winner Fierospeed and 1m winner Appellation. Rossa Ryan booked and worth a second look in the betting on debut. 130,000gns yearling; sister to a useful 7f winner; could figure on debut.
2 (2) (40/1 -186%) Black Cab	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Black Cab 40/1, Last of 5 in novice at Southwell (6f) on debut 11 days ago. Didn't go unbacked on that occasion (went off 11/2) and perhaps he'll fare better with a tongue tie added. Finished last in 6f Southwell novice on recent debut, but should improve.

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16:23 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The official ratings suggest GROOVY BABY has a good chance of success on these terms. Admittedly, the daughter of Kingman has been hard to win with, but she balances that with reliability and is deserving of a breakthrough after finishing second on six previous occasions. Twilight Diamond won going away in a four-runner novice stakes event at Wolverhampton on debut and he is feared most, despite having to shoulder a penalty. American Treasure can beat Black Cab in the battle for third place.

TWILIGHT DIAMOND looks set to make up for lost time judged on the style of last month's debut success and may ensure that Groovy Baby's wait for a first win goes on.

The well-bred Wolverhampton debut winner TWILIGHT DIAMOND is taken to defy a penalty. Newcomer American Treasure could be a threat.

16:55 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 (2) (10/3 +5%) Ballsgrove Boy	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Ballsgrove Boy 10/3, First run since leaving Matt Crawley when very good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 5/1) 8 days ago. Considered. Runner-up in 6f Class 6 handicaps at Southwell and Wolverhampton on last two starts.
6 (6) (7/2 -27%) No Release	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(6) No Release 7/2, 13/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 13 days ago. Shortlist material. 0-12 and has been tried at up to 1m4f, but runner-up four times elsewhere over 7f-1m2f.
3 (3) (4/1 +27%) Miakoda	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Miakoda 4/1, Hooded first time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 7/1) 23 days ago. Still relatively early days with this excellent stable. 0-10; hasn't been straightforward and still has to prove he wants this far.
4 (4) (5/1 -11%) Take The Boat	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Take The Boat 5/1, 9/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (1m) 14 days ago, just holding on. Can give another good account off just 2 lb higher. Short-head win in similar race over 1m here; more to do over shorter trip from wide draw.
9 (9) (9/1 +55%) Clipsham Noble	9 9/1(+55%)	(9) Clipsham Noble 9/1, Poor form. Seventh of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford (7f) on reappearance 13 days ago. Hasn't gone on from his third in 7f Chelmsford handicap last August, 0-7.
8 (8) (11/1 +78%) Lily's Symphony	11 11/1(+78%)	(8) Lily's Symphony 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 40 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Unplaced in four 5f-6f AW starts elsewhere, including on handicap debut at Southwell.
1 (1) (12/1 -20%) National Voice	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) National Voice 12/1, Modest maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Newcastle (1¼m) 26 days ago. Now drops significantly in trip with first-time cheekpieces added. Previously trained by Amy Murphy. Unplaced in four 7f-1m2f AW starts elsewhere for Amy Murphy; needs to improve.
5 (5) (14/1 -40%) Mystical Elegance	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Mystical Elegance 14/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 23 days ago. Rossa Ryan up but hard to make a case for on recent efforts. Form has been going the wrong way for a while now; hard to fancy.
7 (7) (14/1 -115%) Magna	14 14/1(-115%)	(7) Magna 14/1, 40/1, best effort when second of 8 in handicap at this course (1m) 14 days ago, keeping on well. That gives her something to build on. Improved second in similar race over 1m here latest; drawn wide over shorter trip.

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16:55 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

NO RELEASE was game in defeat when second at Chelmsford 13 days ago and, open to improvement on just his third career attempt over 7f, Ed Dunlop's three-year-old looks worth chancing in this wide-open handicap. Take The Boat drops back a furlong after winning a similar race here most recently and is another must for consideration off just 2lb higher, while Ballsgrove Boy and Magna are others to keep an eye on.

NO RELEASE looked suited by the drop to 7f last time and may finally get off the mark. Ballsgrove Boy is feared most after his positive start for new trainer Martin Dunne at Wolverhampton last week. Take The Boat and Magna also make the shortlist.

Few of these have worthwhile form and none of them totally convince, but BALLSGROVE BOY might build on his second-place finishes.

17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 (6) (9/4 +55%) Freak Encounter	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(6) Freak Encounter 9/4, Winner at Lingfield in January. 4/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 13 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Won similar event over 1m at Lingfield in January; third in 7f Chelmsford handicap latest.
4 (4) (3/1 +10%) Manton Road	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Manton Road 3/1, Won back-to-back Wolverhampton handicaps prior to showing his quirky side when outbattled close home at Newcastle (7f) on penultimate start. Not seen to best effect when fifth at first-named venue on Monday and whilst he has the ability to play a part, he needs treating with some caution. Compromised chance on Monday by hanging left at Wolverhampton where he'd earlier won twice.
3 (3) (4/1 -20%) Rumba Bay	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Rumba Bay 4/1, Sharper for stable debut effort when capitalising on career-low mark to land 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 13 days ago, leading approaching final 100 yds and well on top finish. Not long with this yard and shortlisted up 4 lb. Came good in similar race at Chelmsford (7f) latest; fair follow-up claims from 4lb higher.
5 (5) (7/1 -56%) Missile Mac	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Missile Mac 7/1, 10/3, turned in a creditable display without being seen to best effect when 2½ lengths third of 7 to Rumba Bay in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 13 days ago, racing wide. Cheekpieces on 1st time and she's not one to write off. 0-8; third behind Manton Road and Rumba Bay in similar races elsewhere on last two starts.
2 (2) (15/2 +46%) Helaali	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(2) Helaali 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, ran to a similar level as previously when third of 6 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Needs to pull out a little more. Moderate third of six in similar race over C&D last week; this requires more.
1 (1) (14/1 +0%) Lady Diesel	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Lady Diesel 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 16/1) 35 days ago, weakening 1f out having raced freely. Tongue strap on 1st time. More needed than on handicap debut over 1m at Lingfield; tongue-tie added.
9 (9) (18/1 -112%) Ballarat Bertie	18 18/1(-112%)	(9) Ballarat Bertie 18/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago, no extra final 1f. Return to 7f worth exploring on that evidence. Fourth behind Take The Boat (runs in the first division) in similar race over 1m here.
7 (7) (40/1 -82%) Baileys Value	40 40/1(-82%)	(7) Baileys Value 40/1, Down the field all 3 starts in 7f novice events in the autumn. Blinkers/tongue tie reached for now handicapping back from 4 months off and the betting is likely to prove an informative guide. Well beaten in three novices for Amy Murphy including C&D debut; blinkers/tongue-tie added.
8 (8) (100/1 -355%) Arctic Mission	100 100/1(-355%)	(8) Arctic Mission 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Much more needed. Most recently took keen hold when well beaten over 1m here on handicap debut; blinkers off.

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17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

RUMBA BAY shed her maiden tag on only her second start for the David Evans yard at Chelmsford earlier in the month and a 4lb rise for that success may underestimate her superiority that day. The daughter of Havana Grey might only need to produce a repeat of that effort in order to go in again. Helaali was a respectable third over C&D last time and should go well off an unchanged mark, while Ballarat Bertie is another to keep an eye on.

RUMBA BAY was fitter for her stable debut and duly capitalised on a career-low mark at Chelmsford (7f) 2 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds and well on top finish. She can make a bold bid to follow up from this 4 lb higher mark, with Manton Road and Missile Mac heading up the dangers. Freak Encounter is another holding claims.

Not a strong heat and preference is for recent Chelmsford scorer RUMBA BAY over Freak Encounter and Ballarat Bertie.

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 (7) (4/1 +20%) Follow Your Heart	4 4/1(+20%)	(7) Follow Your Heart 4/1, 4-time C&D winner. Won 9-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 14 days ago by ½ length from Hieronymus. Heading back in the right direction recently so he's a likely player. In good form, most recently edging out Hieronymus to win similar race over C&D.
2 (2) (9/2 +10%) Batal Dubai	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Batal Dubai 9/2, Latest win at Lingfield in December. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/2) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly. Won at Lingfield in December on only previous try over this far, just holding on.
4 (4) (9/2 +10%) Lerwick	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Lerwick 9/2, 12/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Shortlisted. Runner-up in both starts in 1m/7f Class 4 handicaps elsewhere since blinkered; chance.
6 (6) (11/2 +39%) Giant	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(6) Giant 11/2, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 4/1) 32 days ago, well positioned. Can make his presence felt again. Last win gained in C&D Class 5 handicap almost a year ago; OK run at Wolverhampton latest.
5 (5) (15/2 -15%) Hieronymus	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(5) Hieronymus 15/2, 4-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, creditable ½-length second of 9 to Follow Your Heart in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Considered. All four wins gained in 7f-1m handicaps here; most recently second to Follow Your Heart.
9 (9) (15/2 +6%) Ultramarine	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(9) Ultramarine 15/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 24 runs last year. 6/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Weighted to go close. Two-time C&D winner; no impression in 6f Chelmsford handicap latest, but possible player.
1 (1) (10/1 -100%) Tiger Crusade	10 10/1(-100%)	(1) Tiger Crusade 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this course (6f) 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. In the mix. Two-time course winner, including once over this trip; has been running well this winter.
8 (8) (12/1 -60%) Billy Mill	12 12/1(-60%)	(8) Billy Mill 12/1, Course winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 7/1, creditable ¾-length fourth of 9 to Follow Your Heart in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs considering. Has won here; most recently behind two of these rivals when close fourth over C&D; chance.
3 (3) (28/1 -75%) Zero Carbon	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Zero Carbon 28/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 50/1, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Last four wins gained over C&D for a different stable; needs to bounce back.

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18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FOLLOW YOUR HEART stayed on well from the rear to lead in the shadows of the post over C&D a fortnight ago and another bold bid is forecast. A 2lb nudge up the ratings looks surmountable for the seven-year-old and he's preferred to reopposing runner-up Hieronymus. George Baker's gelding races off an unchanged mark and a reproduction of that performance is sure to see him involved once more. Batal Dubai and Lerwick warrant a second look too.

A case can be made for most of these but C&D winner ULTRAMARINE didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth at Chelmsford last time and figures on a handy mark so edges the vote. Follow Your Heart heads the list of dangers on the back of his recent C&D victory with Lerwick, Batal Dubai and Giant also in the picture.

A competitive race as all of these hold form claims but FOLLOW YOUR HEART is taken to follow up his recent C&D success.

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 (1) (15/8 +32%) Partisan Hero	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(1) Partisan Hero 15/8, Good third of 9 in handicap (9/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 29 days ago, running on. Will be a danger to all if taking to this surface. Placed on all four starts for this stable including three runs on the AW elsewhere.
4 (4) (3/1 +25%) Kaaranah	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Kaaranah 3/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/4) 60 days ago. Back down in trip and would have a serious chance if he puts his best foot forward. Last win gained in similar race over C&D (September 2023); take seriously.
5 (5) (4/1 -33%) Jersey Rocs	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Jersey Rocs 4/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 5/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Place possibilities. Mainly in good form since blinkered, including two wins and a second elsewhere.
2 (2) (6/1 +0%) Mister Mojito	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Mister Mojito 6/1, 10/3, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm). Off 6 months but could have a part to play if he's raring to go following a wind op. Off since August and stamina to prove, but has had a breathing operation and been gelded.
3 (3) (8/1 -23%) Swatch	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Swatch 8/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 66 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Won 8.6f Wolverhampton Class 6 handicap in December; not so good at Lingfield next time.
6 (6) (11/1 +45%) That's For Sure	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) That's For Sure 11/1, 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this polytrack/yard debut. Lost his way; sold for 7,000gns; never tried this far, but drawn 1; new stable in form.
9 (9) (66/1 -371%) Lovely Jubly	66 66/1(-371%)	(9) Lovely Jubly 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (250/1) 14 days ago. Interesting to see which way she goes in the betting now pitched into a handicap. Moderate in three 7f-1m maiden/novice races, but this is a more suitable race for her.
8 (8) (66/1 -200%) Flying Star	66 66/1(-200%)	(8) Flying Star 66/1, Unreliable type. 40/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks vulnerable. Lightly raced maiden; ran well after blowing the start on reappearance at Chelmsford.

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18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Jersey Rocs returned to form with a solid second at Wolverhampton 32 days ago and he's sure to prove popular racing off an unchanged mark. However, it could be worth taking a chance on the downgraded SCEPTIC. Although Ian Williams' charge has plenty to prove at present, a 59-day break on just his second outing since rejoining the yard in late December could rejuvenate him off a dangerous mark. Partisan Hero may fare best of the remainder.

Having hinted at ability in her qualifying runs, LOVELY JUBLY is of interest now venturing down the handicap route off an appealing opening mark. She shades preference ahead of Partisan Hero, who has put in good shifts on all four starts since joining David Loughnane and should be on the premises once more. Kaaranah and Mister Mojito are others to consider.

A few to consider like Partisan Hero, Kaaranah and Jersey Rocs but a chance is taken on THAT'S FOR SURE for a new trainer.

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (13/8 +54%) Top Of The Class	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(4) Top Of The Class 13/8, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year, latest here in August. 9/4, third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 30 days ago, ideally needing stronger gallop. Shortlist material granted a good pace to aim at. Both wins gained over C&D and ran well here on reappearance two starts back.
3 (3) (9/4 +44%) Timetobenice	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(3) Timetobenice 9/4, C&D winner. 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago. Still yet to win a handicap but is knocking on the door. Sole win gained in C&D maiden 2023; not beaten far in similar race to this two starts back.
5 (5) (4/1 +43%) Masterofgreygoose	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Masterofgreygoose 4/1, Failed to come on for recent run when sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 12 days ago. Handicapper drops him 3 lb but need to show more before becoming of interest. Unplaced in two starts elsewhere since handicapping, but placed in a novice here last May.
6 (6) (10/1 -150%) Got No Dollars	10 10/1(-150%)	(6) Got No Dollars 10/1, C&D winner who notched his seventh career victory in 6-runner handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) just under 6 weeks ago, holding on under largely hands-and-heels riding. Handicapper nudges him up just 2 lb but he's not an obvious one to follow up (inconsistent). Three-time course winner up to this trip; most recently won 1m Chelmsford Class 6 handicap.
7 (7) (14/1 -17%) Al Suil Eile	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Al Suil Eile 14/1, Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, made more impact than previously this year when third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 12 days ago. His task is now to build on that but may prove vulnerable to younger legs. Has won here and some encouragement with cheekpieces added at Southwell latest.
8 (8) (20/1 +50%) Treasure Bay	20 20/1(+50%)	(8) Treasure Bay 20/1, Too free when well-beaten tenth of 11 on handicap debut at Bath (8f, soft, 125/1) 4 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Mark Gillard and he looks an easy swerve. Limited in five starts for Mark Gillard; needs to improve for new trainer; four months off.
1 (1) (22/1 -214%) Laser Focus	22 22/1(-214%)	(1) Laser Focus 22/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Won twice over hurdles in November but bit below that level when third of 7 in novice claiming hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 5/2) the following month. This trip looks well short of his optimum so others more appealing returning from a break. Twice successful over hurdles since last seen on the Flat, the latest around 3m.

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Having scored a shade cosily at Chelmsford last month, GOT NO DOLLARS looks more than capable of landing the spoils again. A 2lb rise in the ratings is more than fair and a return to this venue for the triple course winner is viewed as a positive. The biggest threat may emerge from Top Of The Class, who has recorded both of her victories to date over track and trip, while any market support for stable debutant Pursuit Of Truth would be interesting.

TOP OF THE CLASS had little chance the way the race unfolded when sent off favourite at Wolverhampton last month but, granted a strong pace to aim at, Mark Loughnane's dual C&D winner remains one to be interested in. She gets the vote over Pursuit of Truth, who is low mileage for his age and returns after 4 months off for a new yard. Timetobenice and Laser Focus can fight out minor honours.

Maybe PURSUIT OF TRUTH can make a successful debut for his new stable. He's sufficiently lightly raced to think he can progress.

19:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 3) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (11/10 -92%) Opera Ballo	1.1 11/10(-92%)	(4) Opera Ballo 11/10, Highly promising individual. Won 9-runner maiden at this C&D (4/9) on debut 28 days ago, impressively. Clearly an exciting prospect. 600,000euros buy; 4-9 favourite, quickened to win C&D maiden by 8.5l on debut last month.
5 (5) (11/4 +61%) Quai De Bethune	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(5) Quai De Bethune 11/4, Twice-raced winner. Won 9-runner maiden at this C&D (2/5) 28 days ago, readily. Open to progress for leading yard and should make his presence felt. Confirmed promise shown in one 2yo start when odds-on winner of C&D maiden on reappearance.
6 (6) (7/2 +36%) Saddadd	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(6) Saddadd 7/2, Promising type. Won 9-runner novice at Southwell (8.1f, 8/15) on debut 74 days ago, forging clear. This well-bred colt looks a good prospect. 8-15 favourite when quickening to win 1m Southwell novice in December on debut.
2 (2) (14/1 +22%) Molveno	14 14/1(+22%)	(2) Molveno 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 4-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, evens) 25 days ago, readily. More will be needed if he's to complete the four-timer but further progress is certainly not out of the question. Has won last three starts, two of them over C&D, but he's up from Class 4 handicap company.
3 (3) (20/1 -11%) Olympus Point	20 20/1(-11%)	(3) Olympus Point 20/1, Winner at Newmarket in September. 11/4, good second of 8 in a nursery at that course (7f, soft) on final start of his 2-y-o campaign (gelded since). William Buick prefers Opera Ballo. Makes polytrack debut. Useful 7f-1m turf form last year; likely still has more to give; stable second string.
1 (1) (28/1 -100%) Hott Shott	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Hott Shott 28/1, Lightly-raced winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner novice (evens) at this course (7f) when last seen in October. Stepping up to a mile won't be an issue but he's up against some highly promising colts this time. Useful 2yo including winning 7f novice here when last seen in October; should stay.

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19:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

OPERA BALLO created a big impression when winning easily on his debut over C&D a month ago and Charlie Appleby's colt is hard to oppose on the back of that performance. Olympus Point, a stablemate of the selection, has proven to be a consistent performer in his short career to date and has to be of some interest on the back of a gelding operation. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Saddadd is just the pick of them.

The sky could be the limit for OPERA BALLO, who was a very taking winner on debut over this C&D last month and he is hard to oppose. Saddadd also made a winning start to his career at Southwell and earns the vote for forecast purposes ahead of another promising colt in Quai de Bethune.

Subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner Notable Speech won this last year and the same connections' OPERA BALLO won the same maiden as that one.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 (1) (6/4 +45%) Royal Alliance	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(1) Royal Alliance 6/4, Lightly-raced winner at Newcastle in October. Off 12 weeks before a solid third of 4 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/4) 25 days ago. Up in trip and one to consider. Similar form at 7f/1m on last three starts; needs more for 1m3f but it's possible.
2 (2) (13/8 +41%) Tuscan Star	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(2) Tuscan Star 13/8, Improving sort who made it 2-3 in 5-runner novice at Newcastle (8f) 12 days ago, responding well. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer over this longer distance. Big shout. 2-2 in 1m Tapeta events this year; up 3f for handicap debut; mark looks stiff.
5 (5) (15/2 -67%) Spirit Of Jura	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(5) Spirit Of Jura 15/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 4-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 7/2) 34 days ago. Progressing recently. Chasing a hat-trick after AW wins at 1m and 1m3f; proven stamina is an asset; contender.
4 (4) (17/2 -42%) Magna Gee Gee	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(4) Magna Gee Gee 17/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in December. Fair last of 4 to Spirit of Jura in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 5/1) 34 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Ought to be in the shake-up. Two good handicap runs, probably unsuited by run of the race behind Spirit Of Jura latest.
6 (6) (14/1 -75%) Northwest Passage	14 14/1(-75%)	(6) Northwest Passage 14/1, Consistent maiden. 33/1, good third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 12 days ago. Can go well off an easing mark. Third in handicaps the last twice; the return to 1m3f needs to spark some progress.
3 (3) (25/1 -150%) One Horse Town	25 25/1(-150%)	(3) One Horse Town 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 5 in maiden at Newcastle (8f) 22 days ago. Up in distance for handicap debut. Not ruled out. Similar form in four starts (two for this yard); up in trip for handicap debut; needs more.

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

TUSCAN STAR arrives here on the back of two wins in maiden/novice company in recent weeks and those performances suggest that a mark of 80 should be workable on his handicap bow. The hat-trick seeking Spirit Of Jura is another with strong form claims, while Royal Alliance edges out Magna Gee Gee and One Horse Town to be best of the rest.

Andrew Balding's TUSCAN STAR arrives on the up so is fancied to make a winning handicap debut now his stamina is unlocked more and complete a hat-trick. Northwest Passage is weighted to have a big say and heads the list of dangers ahead of Magna Gee Gee and Royal Alliance.

Magna Gee Gee can go well but SPIRIT OF JURA (nap) may be able to uphold last month's Southwell placings to complete her hat-trick.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (10/3 +33%) Currumbin	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Currumbin 10/3, Gained second success for current trainer when winning 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 5/1) 13 days ago, though very much had run of race. Can give another good account. Unexposed as a stayer and 2-4 over 1m6f+; still improving; respected.
1 (1) (10/3 +26%) Orchestra	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Orchestra 10/3, Winner over hurdles in November. Back on the Flat with tongue strap added, suited by step up in trip in this sphere when second of 9 in handicap (12/1) over C&D 35 days ago. Merits consideration (has had a wind op). Only just missed out over C&D five weeks ago; had a wind op since; one to take seriously.
4 (4) (4/1 -20%) Further Measure	4 4/1(-20%)	(4) Further Measure 4/1, Made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when scoring in 7-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 2/1) 27 days ago, value for extra coming from the rear of the field under mainly hand riding. Not taken lightly. Good record over 2m and comes here in top form; should be involved once more.
6 (6) (9/2 -13%) The Colorist	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) The Colorist 9/2, Off the mark at Lingfield in September. Has run well both outings this year, second of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 17/2) 28 days ago, just failing after a slow start. Up in trip with cheekpieces reapplied. 1m4f AW winner last year; near miss over 1m4f here latest; worth a crack at 2m.
5 (5) (11/2 -120%) Alex The Great	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(5) Alex The Great 11/2, With Jack Doughty back on board, built on his run of in-frame efforts when winning 8-runner handicap (3/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, readily. Could still have more to offer at this trip and he's a major player. Easy C&D win four weeks ago but he's up 5lb against stronger opposition today.
7 (7) (16/1 +36%) Toby Tops	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Toby Tops 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Failed to improve upped in trip when eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (12f, 33/1) 2 weeks ago, slowly away. Now goes further up in distance with blinkers on 1st time. Has work to do. Well beaten in two handicaps over shorter this month; change of headgear today.
2 (2) (22/1 -10%) Vin Rouge	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Vin Rouge 22/1, C&D winner. Below form over hurdles on final 2 starts last year, seventh of 9 in handicap at Stratford (16.3f, good, 10/1) 172 days ago. Back down to last winning mark on the Flat, but others still more persuasive. Out of sorts over hurdles when last seen; returns from 172 days off in a competitive race.
8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Edna E Mode	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Edna E Mode 33/1, Remains a maiden after 8 starts. On second run for current yard, 15¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Further Measure in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 40/1) 34 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Visor now reached for. Well held in two Class 6 handicaps for new yard; visor needs to have a dramatic effect.

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Further Measure has to be of interest following two wins at Southwell last month, but this is more demanding and preference is for Fergal O'Brien's ORCHESTRA. The five-year-old was only beaten a nose into second over C&D five weeks ago and a subsequent wind operation could help him go one better. Currumbin and The Colorist are others with strong form claims.

ALEX THE GREAT proved at least as good as ever when doubling his tally at this C&D last month, both wins with Jack Doughty in the saddle, and he could be capable of following up having had only the 5 starts at around this trip. Further Measure is respected in his bid for a hat-trick, while Orchestra remains unexposed at this distance on the Flat.

Topweight ORCHESTRA went down narrowly over C&D five weeks ago and can go one better having undergone wind surgery since.

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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