Kempton Races & Results Tomform Monday 22nd April 2024
There were 44 Races on Monday 22nd April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Hexham, 8 races at Kempton, 8 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Windsor, 6 races at Tramore, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 22nd April 2024
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(1) Bhaloo 6/4, Bumper winner who built on his promising yard/hurdles debut effort here when opening his account at Doncaster (19.4f) in December, looking well served by the step up in trip. Rather disappointing when fourth at Hereford in January but very much the type to get back on track. Below form when odds on last time but won quite comfortably at Doncaster in December.
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2nd (2) (10/11 +9%) Classic King
10/11(+9%)
(2) Classic King 10/11, Made a winning start over hurdles at Wincanton (15.2f) in October and even better form when runner-up next 3 starts. Looked likely winner when falling last at Newbury (20.5f) 31 days ago and very much of interest here provided that hasn't left its mark. Won on hurdling debut in November and unlucky not to add to his tally since; major player.
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3rd (6) (66/1 -164%) Pottersjetamay
66/1(-164%)
(6) Pottersjetamay 66/1, Well held in trio of bumpers but did at least show a bit making hurdles debut when third of 7 in a Market Rasen maiden (20.6f) 3 weeks ago. Still, he'll need to step up significantly on that if he's to play a lead role here. Didn't show a great deal in bumpers and was remote when third on recent hurdling debut.
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4th (5) (5/1 -25%) Patanita
5/1(-25%)
(5) Patanita 5/1, Won a point bumper and a bumper under Rules in spring 2022 and showed he retains plenty of ability on back of 22 months off when third in a Huntingdon maiden (19.6f, heavy) on hurdles bow 5 weeks ago. Possible he can build on that here. Made pleasing hurdle debut when third at Huntingdon last month, after a long layoff.
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5th (4) (200/1 -1011%) Kaltender
200/1(-1011%)
(4) Kaltender 200/1, Great Pretender gelding who comes from a good family but hasn't offered much short-term encouragement in 2 starts over hurdles in recent weeks. Probably one for later on, including when tackling larger obstacles. Cheekpieces on 1st time. From a very good jumping family but has struggled on his first two appearances.
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6th (3) (250/1 -525%) Carrickfergus
250/1(-525%)
(3) Carrickfergus 250/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Pressies Girl and fairly useful hurdler She's Da One. Made frame first 2 starts in points, pulled up last time (Mar 30). Probably best watched on Rules/hurdles debut. Pulled up in a point on recent stable debut; has good standard to reach on rules debut.
15:48 Kempton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CLASSIC KING may well have won on his latest start at Newbury but for falling at the last. Emma Lavelle's charge has been very consistent to date over hurdles and is taken to add to his Wincanton victory in October. Bhaloo's jumping let him down at Hereford in January but he is better judged on his win at Doncaster the time before. Patanita appeals most of the remainder following his third at Huntingdon.
Having made a very encouraging start over hurdles this term, CLASSIC KING looked the most likely winner when crashing out at the last on his most recent outing at Newbury 31 days ago and Emma Lavelle's charge looks to hold serious claims once more provided that hasn't left its mark. Bhaloo rates the chief threat back from a short break with Patanita next best.
He was beaten at short odds last time but BHALOO probably has more potential than Classic King and gets the verdict.
(2) Happy Boy 17/2, Maiden hurdler who posted a good third of 9 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good) when last seen 12 months ago. Tongue strap on for his comeback/handicap hurdle debut and needs to hit the ground running. Not seen since third in Plumpton maiden a year ago; market may guide on handicap debut.
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2nd (7) (14/1 +0%) Mr Zee
14/1(+0%)
(7) Mr Zee 14/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat, successful 3 times last year. However, he's finished well held over hurdles, unseated 4th on his handicap debut at Wincanton last time. Others appeal more. Six-time Flat winner; unlucky to come to grief on handicap hurdle debut; still unexposed.
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3rd (8) (11/2 -57%) Exclusive Getaway
11/2(-57%)
(8) Exclusive Getaway 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden who came in only seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) 142 days ago. Much more required on his handicap hurdle debut. Showed no notable promise in maiden/novice hurdles; better ground may help in handicaps.
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4th (4) (2/1 +50%) Orchestra
2/1(+50%)
(4) Orchestra 2/1, Fair handicapper on Flat. Made a promising hurdling start for new yard when runner-up at Taunton but has twice failed to build on it, cheekpieces on when seventh at Ludlow last time. Handily weighted if back on track going into handicaps. Below form on latest outing but remains open to improvement on this handicap debut.
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5th (3) (7/2 -56%) Ferrybridge
7/2(-56%)
(3) Ferrybridge 7/2, A fair winning hurdler/chaser who comes here on the back of a win in 9-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this sphere. Hurdle winner in December and added a chase to his tally last month; respected.
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6th (1) (11/2 +0%) Shinji
11/2(+0%)
(1) Shinji 11/2, Fairly useful bumper winner but yet to show that form in this sphere, running out 3 out (still close up) in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 9/2) 86 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Held every chance before running out at third-last flight on handicap debut; big player.
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7th (6) (22/1 -38%) Emanate
22/1(-38%)
(6) Emanate 22/1, Dual 2m winner at Worcester in late summer but below par of late on the Flat at Wolverhampton. Needs to bounce back reverted to hurdles. Dual hurdle winner last summer but has not shown much on the Flat lately.
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8th (10) (66/1 -100%) Captain Howse
66/1(-100%)
(10) Captain Howse 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 250/1, pulled up in novice at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 40 days ago. Hard to warm to on his handicap hurdle debut from 11 lb "wrong" in the weights. Low-grade Flat winner in 2022 but hs struggled over hurdles this season.
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9th (9) (80/1 -220%) Chronos
80/1(-220%)
(9) Chronos 80/1, Yet to trouble the judge and he came in last of 5 in Huntingdon handicap last month after 13 months off. Can only be watched at present. Well beaten in all four handicaps but did at least run well to a point last time.
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|PU| (5) (14/1 +30%) Millford Sound
14/1(+30%)
(5) Millford Sound 14/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Peter Fahey in 2021. Only twice raced since and better effort when tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Can take another step forward. Ex-Irish 8yo; back from long layoff with two underwhelming runs for new stable.
16:20 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Cheekpieces go on Shinji after running out on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter when challenging for the lead and he would be a player if the headgear has the desired effect. The vote, though, goes to HAPPY BOY. Returning from over a year off the track today, he shaped with promise on his final start at Plumpton last April and a tongue-tie on handicap debut may unlock some improvement. Ferrybridge and Orchestra are feared most of the remainder.
Most of these arrive with a question mark against them but FERRYBRIDGE is a notable exception and taken to follow up his recent Huntingdon chase win back in this sphere. Orchestra is weighted to have a big say if back on song now going handicaps so must enter calculations, while Millford Sound is another to consider if building on his Market Rasen tenth.
Topweight SHINJI is not without risk but he looked set to be involved in the finish before running out on his handicap debut.
(3) Cawthorne Banker 5/2, A fairly useful bumper performer but he's yet to match that in this sphere, cheekpieces on when just a respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, soft) 26 days ago. Needs to step forward. Third on last month's handicap debut; might well fare better on today's faster ground.
(8) (16/5 +68%) Freddie Fleetfoot
16/5(+68%)
(8) Freddie Fleetfoot 16/5, Still to get his head in front but he posted a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 11 days ago. One for the shortlist. 0-12 over hurdles but chased home well-handicapped rival at Taunton recently.
(4) (9/2 -13%) Albert Park
9/2(-13%)
(4) Albert Park 9/2, Fairly useful ex-Irish Flat maiden who has been brought along steadily over hurdles, not knocked about when fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 42 days ago, Has more to offer now going handicapping. Player. Shaped with promise in last two qualifying races and can improve again in handicaps.
(5) (5/1 +44%) Pride Of Nepal
5/1(+44%)
(5) Pride Of Nepal 5/1, Fair on the Flat, sixth in 12f Lingfield handicap in January. Has also shown some promise over hurdles, last seen in this sphere when sixth at Fakenham in October 2022. Worth a market check back hurdling. Not seen over jumps since well-held fourth on handicap hurdle debut in October 2022.
(6) (7/1 -8%) Inigo
7/1(-8%)
(6) Inigo 7/1, A fairly useful bumper winner in France. Off 20 months before never dangerous in a trio of maiden hurdles, a running-on seventh in 2m Plumpton novice last time out. Sort to do better in handicaps. Made low-key start to hurdling career but might get more competitive in this handicap.
(1) (12/1 -220%) Ronaldoreturns
12/1(-220%)
(1) Ronaldoreturns 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in last of 4 on his yard debut in 10f Lingfield novice on the Flat last time. Lots more is needed on his handicap hurdle debut. Failed to build upon promising hurdle debut for the Pogson stable; tricky to predict here.
(2) (20/1 -264%) Mi Sueno
20/1(-264%)
(2) Mi Sueno 20/1, In excellent form when bagging 2m handicaps at Fakenham and Plumpton but he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (17.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Sort to bounce back though. Dual winner at Plumpton this year but well beaten there three weeks ago.
(9) (80/1 -142%) Haafback
80/1(-142%)
(9) Haafback 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in last of 9 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) 64 days ago. Needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement. Struggled when a big-priced outsider for three maiden/novice hurdles at start of this year.
(7) (150/1 -200%) Phil The Sock
150/1(-200%)
(7) Phil The Sock 150/1, Maiden hurdler/chaser for Ben Pauling when last seen out 12 months ago. Hard to warm to on his yard/handicap debut. Became very disappointing under rules last season and recent point form also uninspiring.
16:55 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FREDDIE FLEETFOOT produced his best effort to date when dropped back in trip at Taunton earlier in the month and that performance suggested he may go one better sooner rather than later. Albert Park hasn't disgraced himself in juvenile hurdles and is likely to be in the mix with his attentions now switched to handicaps. Inigo and Pride Of Nepal complete the shortlist.
Both ALBERT PARK and Inigo appeal as likely improvers now stepping into handicap company for the first time and can fight this out with narrow preference for Nigel Hawke's fairly useful ex-Irish Flat maiden over Gary Moore's French bumper scorer. Pride of Nepal appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours now returned to hurdles.
This return to good ground is a big plus for CAWTHORNE BANKER (nap), who can deliver on the considerable promise he showed in bumpers.
(2) Sanitiser 2/1, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat and, though yet to strike over hurdles, he caught the eye when fourth of 13 at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in November. No surprise if he takes a step forward now. Useful Flat-racer who made the frame in first two handicap hurdles; can still do better.
(8) (10/3 -11%) Swiss Money
10/3(-11%)
(8) Swiss Money 10/3, A fairly useful winner on the Flat in France who showed promise in three runs over hurdles in 2023. No surprise to see him take a step forward for his new yard now going into handicaps after a couple of spins back on the level. Displayed minor promise in two juvenile hurdles last year; makes handicap debut today.
(3) (7/2 -27%) Salvatore
7/2(-27%)
(3) Salvatore 7/2, A fairly useful winner on the Flat for Peter Schiergen. Yet to match that form over hurdles, tongue tied and cheekpieces on when well-held second in handicap at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 42 days ago. Not ruled out though. Well held when second of five on handicap debut; may fare better on this quicker ground.
(5) (9/2 -13%) Martin Spirit
9/2(-13%)
(5) Martin Spirit 9/2, Winner over fences in France and, having had a wind op, opened his hurdles account with a comfortable success at Plumpton in March. Remote fourth of 6 in 2m2f Market Rasen handicap last time but the sort to get back on track. Made all to win readily by 12l at Plumpton last month, his 24th start over hurdles.
(1) (17/2 -113%) By The Grace
17/2(-113%)
(1) By The Grace 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden who was a below-form seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 75 days ago. Back down in trip with more required on her handicap hurdle debut. Placed in both bumpers; yet to make a splash over hurdles but still has potential.
(6) (20/1 +0%) Uncle Arthur
20/1(+0%)
(6) Uncle Arthur 20/1, Opened his hurdles account for Fergal O'Brien in December but going the wrong way for his current yard. Cheekpieces added with plenty to prove. Seems badly to have lost his way this year; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.
(7) (50/1 -52%) Eric Carmen
50/1(-52%)
(7) Eric Carmen 50/1, A fair maiden in Ireland but pulled up all three runs for his current handler. Very hard to make a case for. Pulled up all three starts for new stable this season; leap of faith needed to support him.
(4) (80/1 -471%) Lahire
80/1(-471%)
(4) Lahire 80/1, Vastly improved with cheekpieces added when landing juvenile hurdle at Sedgefield (soft) in October. Well below that form both runs since though so has it to prove now. Won Sedgefield juvenile hurdle in October but well beaten twice since.
(9) (100/1 -400%) Clenched
100/1(-400%)
(9) Clenched 100/1, Poor Flat maiden who has also offered little in this sphere. Hard to warm to on her handicap hurdle debut. Makes handicap hurdle debut from 8lb out of the weights; major improvement required..
17:25 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
By The Grace has failed to land a serious blow in maiden/novice company but could be a different proposition now sent handicapping and must be respected for Nicky Henderson. Martin Spirit won well from the reopposing Salvatore over 2m at Plumpton last month and was too bad to be true at Market Rasen next time, but the vote goes to SANITISER. His fourth off this mark in a better C&D event in November reads well in the context of this race and Gary Moore's gelding looks a big player if ready to roll on his reappearance.
SWISS MONEY looks to have got in very lightly for his first venture into handicap company so this fairly useful ex-French Flat scorer is fancied to resume winning ways. Gary Moore's Sanitiser appeals as the chief danger on the back of his eye-catching Kempton fourth, with Salvatore and Martin Spirt appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.
Useful Flat-racer SANITISER caught the eye when travelling strongly for a long way in a higher-grade C&D handicap in November.
(13) Duhallow Tommy 9/4, Proved to be a different proposition switched to fences following a wind op this year, winning 3 times (at up to 19.8f) at Plumpton and finding further improvement when second of 7 in Newbury handicap (16.4f, good to soft) last month. Big player. Has taken very well to chasing this year (three wins) and might still be on the upgrade.
(3) (10/3 +5%) Frere D'armes
10/3(+5%)
(3) Frere D'armes 10/3, Improved for switch to chasing last season, landing handicaps over C&D andt Newbury. Hasn't added to those victories this term but got back on track when third at Ascot (16.8f, good to soft) last month and his yard could hardly be in better form. Close second in valuable Ascot handicap in the autumn and ran pretty well there last month.
(2) (5/1 +50%) General Medrano
5/1(+50%)
(2) General Medrano 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who has done even better over fences this term, winning 2m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Huntingdon in October. Some decent efforts in defeat since but may not want the ground too quick. Posted sound effort when third at Huntingdon last month this quicker ground will suit.
(7) (9/1 -20%) Issar D'airy
9/1(-20%)
(7) Issar D'airy 9/1, Progressive 6-y-o who landed back-to-back handicaps over shorter trips at Newbury in December/January. Not in same form here last month but remains fairly treated if he can bounce back. Made jumping errors over C&D last month but began chasing career with two winter wins.
(5) (10/1 -82%) Fringill Dike
10/1(-82%)
(5) Fringill Dike 10/1, Multiple hurdles winner who made a fine start over fences (in blinkers) last summer, scoring 3 times at up to 16.5f. Not seen since falling early on at Carlisle in October but can go well fresh and Harry Cobden is an eye-catching booking. Won three in a row when blinkers were added in early part of season; returns from a break.
(1) (11/1 -22%) Thelasthighking
11/1(-22%)
(1) Thelasthighking 11/1, Successful at Wincanton and Southwell last spring and returned with a pair of good runner-up efforts at this course in the autumn. Below form back from 4 months off at Ascot latest but better expected here. Not at best at Ascot last month, after a break, but considered on his autumn course form.
(12) (14/1 +30%) Charlie's Glance
14/1(+30%)
(12) Charlie's Glance 14/1, Scored at Huntingdon early in 2023 and not disgraced on his return (after a breathing op) when third in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f) earlier this month. However, not in quite same form back in this sphere at Bangor 2 days ago. Gave good account at Bangor on Saturday; will be moving up in grade if he runs here.
(11) (18/1 -50%) Alto Alto
18/1(-50%)
(11) Alto Alto 18/1, Four-time winner at Plumpton who arrives on back of solid second of 6 in handicap (9/4) at that venue (17f, good to soft) 22 days ago. This looks more competitive, though. Aided by tongue-tie/cheekpieces this year but has never won away from Plumpton.
(8) (18/1 +36%) Onemorefortheroad
18/1(+36%)
(8) Onemorefortheroad 18/1, Made a winning chase debut in Doncaster handicap (16.3f, good to soft) in December but not been in same form either start since. Cheekpieces (applied for victory) back on but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Won quite comfortably off reduced mark on chasing debut but next two runs were below par.
(4) (22/1 -159%) Prince Escalus
22/1(-159%)
(4) Prince Escalus 22/1, In-and-out form last season but gained a third win over fences when making all in handicap at Wetherby in February. More miss than hit this term but is now 4 lb below his last winning mark and has had a breathing operation since his last run. Seemingly back in good form in November but was well beaten the following month.
(6) (22/1 -10%) Le Ligerien
22/1(-10%)
(6) Le Ligerien 22/1, Built up an impressive strike rate for present yard, adding small-field veterans' chase to his tally at this course in November. Has remained in good form since but others make more appeal for win purposes. Course winner in November but has not fired lately and younger rivals appeal more.
(9) (40/1 -43%) Another Crick
40/1(-43%)
(9) Another Crick 40/1, In good form in the first half of 2023, including a win at Warwick (20f) in May. Ran poorly on return at Wincanton in November, though, and been off for a further 5 months since. No longer the force of old and has been absent since a disappointing effort in November.
18:00 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18f Race Class Flow
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After being pulled up in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham, FRERE D'ARMES ran well for a long way when a respectable third off 1lb higher in a valuable handicap at Ascot last time (second has won since) and Dan Skelton's C&D winner has strong claims now eased in class. Fringill Dike fell when bidding to make it four wins from four over fences in October, but he was progressing well before that and warrants the utmost respect on his return. Duhallow Tommy was going for a four-timer of his own when runner-up at Newbury last month, but a further 2lb rise for that doesn't help.
DUHALLOW TOMMY is going the right way over fences and the form of his Newbury second has already been franked. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Fringill Dike and Thelasthighking are also of interest.
Several have possibilities but DUHALLOW TOMMY has thrived since switched to fences this year and may still be improving.
(12) King's Threshold 6/4, Fairly useful hurdler who has improved over fences, taking well-contested 21f Ascot handicap 4 weeks ago. Remains unexposed in this sphere and a big player if he lasts out over longer trip (didn't seem to stay in 3m handicap hurdle here last year). Progresive 7yo who did well to win at Ascot (2m5f) last month and is unexposed over 3m.
(6) (4/1 +0%) Highstakesplayer
4/1(+0%)
(6) Highstakesplayer 4/1, C&D winner back from 15 months off in February and suffered first defeat over fences in the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury next time (run possibly coming too soon). Could resume progress if all is well. Didn't fire on heavy ground last month but won his first three chases; shortlisted.
(7) (9/2 +59%) Grozni
9/2(+59%)
(7) Grozni 9/2, Three-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes last season when also off the mark over fences at Downpatrick. Holding form for new yard, running about as well as could be expected reverted to patient tactics when sixth in the Kim Muir last time. This is a bit easier and he's respected. Second off this mark on first two stable starts; didn't run badly at Cheltenham last month.
(2) (11/1 +45%) Karl Philippe
11/1(+45%)
(2) Karl Philippe 11/1, Useful handicap chaser but bled when pulled up in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Should be better for last month's spin over hurdles after a wind op (was tongue tied first time). Caught the eye when third at Newbury in December and is on a very good mark now.
(10) (11/1 -38%) Fidux
11/1(-38%)
(10) Fidux 11/1, Not the force of old but ended a long losing run in a highly unorthodox race at Newbury last month (9 fences omitted). This is tougher. Won off much reduced mark at Newbury last month but not the obvious type to follow up.
(3) (14/1 -115%) Switch Hitter
14/1(-115%)
(3) Switch Hitter 14/1, Returned from 9 months off with a pair of creditable efforts in 3m Ascot handicaps but needs to shrug off a poor run at Sandown 6 weeks ago. Pulled up on latest outing but is much better judged on his good-ground form; a possible.
(5) (16/1 -191%) Docpickedme
16/1(-191%)
(5) Docpickedme 16/1, Back to form with a bang with a career-best win at Wetherby (19.4f) in January and shaped much better than result after wind op in Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster last time. Respected back on better ground here. Kept on dourly to win two starts ago and also ran well last time (even though pulled up).
(4) (22/1 -83%) Larry
22/1(-83%)
(4) Larry 22/1, Got back on the scoreboard when landing a 4-runner Plumpton handicap (25.7f, soft) in January and back to form in an Ascot veterans' contest 4 weeks ago. Wouldn't dismiss. Close fifth in Ascot veterans' chase last month but others are more persuasive.
(11) (25/1 -79%) Le Cameleon
25/1(-79%)
(11) Le Cameleon 25/1, Dual winner last term but no show in 2 runs this time around. First start for 5 months and new stable. In poor form when last seen in the autumn but makes stable debut from a good mark.
(1) (33/1 -175%) Bobhopeornohope
33/1(-175%)
(1) Bobhopeornohope 33/1, Produced a game front-running display when winning at Ludlow (3m) in December 2022 but pulled up last 3 starts, including both outings this term. First start for 4 months. Ran well in major handicap over C&D in February 2023 but pulled up three times since.
(8) (40/1 -21%) Broken Quest
40/1(-21%)
(8) Broken Quest 40/1, Won 3 on the bounce during spring 2022 and should have come on for February Exeter run after 13 months off. Could do better in re-fitted cheekpieces now. Ran well to a point on belated seasonal debut and has conditions to suit here.
18:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
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Fidux stayed on nicely to score over slightly shorter at Newbury last month, but that ended a long losing run and he's not an obvious candidate to follow up off a 5lb higher mark. HIGHSTAKESPLAYER completed a hat-trick over this C&D off 3lb lower in February and his outing when pulling up in the Greatwood 22 days later may have come too soon, so he is given a chance to bounce back now eased in class. Larry has slipped back to the mark he won off at Plumpton in January and must be considered for the yard that won this race in 2022.
DOCPICKEDME shaped better than the result in the Grimthorpe 7 weeks ago and is taken to bounce back to winning ways returned to better ground here. Highstakesplayer could resume his progress, while King's Threshold, successful at Ascot 4 weeks ago, can be a force again if he stays.
This season has not yet got going for KARL PHILIPPE but he's on a good mark now and might be poised to strike.
(7) Yalla Habibi 5/2, Ran to a fairly useful level in bumpers and bright start over hurdles, badly hampered and unlucky not to win when third on final start for Anthony Charlton at Hereford. Made no mistake when odds-on for a Fakenham maiden (2m, good) on debut for this yard and mark for this handicap bow looks fair. Makes handicap debut after winning recent Fakenham maiden very comfortably.
(8) (11/2 +31%) Mr Mackay
11/2(+31%)
(8) Mr Mackay 11/2, Hasn't managed to add to his Huntingdon maiden success in half-a-dozen subsequent starts but he has been keeping pretty good company. Latest fourth at Haydock was in a Class 2 handicap and this 5-y-o needs considering off a 1 lb lower mark here. Runner-up twice before last month's fourth in a valuable series final; in the mix again.
(14) (7/1 -8%) King William Rufus
7/1(-8%)
(14) King William Rufus 7/1, Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season and opened his account at the sixth attempt in this sphere when landing a 2m Plumpton maiden last time. Likely to remain competitive back in handicap company. Safely held off this mark in first two handicaps but won a recent maiden in good style.
(9) (15/2 -25%) Toonagh Warrior
15/2(-25%)
(9) Toonagh Warrior 15/2, Duly built on promising debut for this yard when landing a 2m Wetherby novice in November before going close on handicap bow at Ascot the following month. Has continued to give his running since and no reason to think he won't be on the premises once again. Has solid record in handicaps since novice win in November; a possible.
(3) (9/1 +36%) Galata Bridge
9/1(+36%)
(3) Galata Bridge 9/1, Shaped well back from a break at Ludlow last May prior to resuming winning ways in a Uttoxeter handicap (2m, good to soft) later that month. Placed both subsequent starts at Worcester but entitled to come on for this following a 9-month absence. Off since last summer and needs to be in peak form to have a chance off current mark.
(13) (12/1 +14%) Him Malaya
12/1(+14%)
(13) Him Malaya 12/1, ot off the mark when landing 2m Wincanton handicap in November and backed it up with a solid third there following month. However, he ran no sort of a race at Sandown when last seen at the end of January, which tempers enthusiasm. Needs to bounce back from a duff effort in January but ended 2023 in good form.
(4) (14/1 +13%) Amelia's Dance
14/1(+13%)
(4) Amelia's Dance 14/1, Has found just one to good on several occasions since latest success in 2022, including twice over this C&D. Represents last year's winning trainer-jockey combination and few would begrudge this mare another moment in the sun but she needs to bounce back from a disappointing effort last time. Second of five of her seven starts this season (twice over C&D) but others appeal more.
(12) (14/1 -250%) Mojo Ego
14/1(-250%)
(12) Mojo Ego 14/1, French import who made it 2-4 for present connections when landing a 5-runner juvenile event in decisive fashion at Kelso (16.2f, soft) last month. Doesn't look overly burdened for this handicap debut and he's high on the shortlist. 2-4 in British juvenile hurdles; this is a tougher assignment but he might be up to it.
(11) (16/1 -33%) Kourosh
16/1(-33%)
(11) Kourosh 16/1, Fair winner on the Flat in Germany who bolted up on his Wetherby hurdle debut in November. No real progress both completed starts since but he's in good hands and it's still early days, so it would be unwise to overlook this 4-y-o. Low-mileage 4yo; very respectable fifth in valuable juvenile handicap at Ascot last month.
(2) (16/1 -100%) Junkanoo
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(2) Junkanoo 16/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and, having finishing runner-up on first 3 hurdles, he duly landed the odds in a 2m Plumpton novice (good to soft) in January. Pulled up in the Imperial Cup at Sandown next time (never in the hunt after a bad mistake early on) but his sights are now lowered. Pulled up in major Sandown handicap last month but still has potential over hurdles.
(1) (25/1 -127%) Eclair De Beaufeu
25/1(-127%)
(1) Eclair De Beaufeu 25/1, Long time since his second in the 2020 Grand Annual for Gordon Elliott and little to shout about in 3 runs for Philip Fenton last year. However, produced his best effort for a while when making a winning debut for this yard at Fakenham (2½m, good to soft) and has only be raised 2 lb for that. Not the force of old but scored on recent stable debut; one to consider.
(5) (40/1 -100%) Fransham
40/1(-100%)
(5) Fransham 40/1, Five-time winner over hurdles but latest success in this sphere was gained back in December 2020 (sole subsequent win was in a 3-runner handicap chase in 2021). Good second following a wind op over C&D in January but took a heavy fall at Fakenham last time and others make more appeal. Sound effort when second over C&D two runs ago but still without a win since November 2021.
(10) (40/1 -100%) Shetland Tony
40/1(-100%)
(10) Shetland Tony 40/1, Drew a blank in 5 outings for Gordon Elliott but returned an improved performer for Nigel Twiston-Davies, easily taking 2m Stratford novice in October. However, he made a low-key start for present connections in France and is now tried in a first-time tongue strap/cheekpieces. Well beaten when sent to France for stable debut; now sports tongue-tie/cheekpieces.
(15) (40/1 -21%) Ve Day
40/1(-21%)
(15) Ve Day 40/1, Fair maiden on the level for Andrew Balding and landed 4-runner juvenile at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on hurdles debut last spring. Has failed to add to that in 5 subsequent starts, though, and he remains on what looks a stiff mark. Absent since respectable fourth at Sedgefield in October; not the percentage call.
(6) (50/1 -52%) Rotten Row
50/1(-52%)
(6) Rotten Row 50/1, Safely held back hurdling in a claimer on final start for Anthony Mullins at Clonmel in September, and he hasn't shown much in 2 starts on the Flat for new yard in recent weeks. Well beaten in recent AW novice race and tricky to weigh up on return to hurdling.
19:00 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A wide-open contest in which only a tentative vote can go to GALATA BRIDGE. The gelded son of Golden Horn was progressing steadily when last seen and, given that he is likely to have ideal ground conditions on today's return, there might be room for manoeuvre from his current mark. Robert Walford landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and his representative, Amelia's Dance, looks to hold solid claims. Others to note include Mojo Ego and Yalla Habibi.
The vote in this competitive contest goes to MOJO EGO, who pulled well clear with the runner-up (winner since) when striking at Kelso and he may well have more to offer now moving into a handicap. Fellow handicap debutant Yalla Habibi did the job well in a Fakenham maiden last time and he is feared most, albeit only marginally as Mr Mackay is of strong interest now eased in class, while King William Rufus and Toonagh Warrior are others with decent claims.
Not much went to plan for JUNKANOO in a valuable Sandown handicap last month but he's in much calmer waters here and gets the nod.
(1) Kaproyale 8/11, Prolific winning pointer (including latest start) who has made an excellent start in hunters, scoring at Huntingdon and Stratford in early summer. Leading claims. Chased home subsequent Cheltenham Festival third at Hereford in January; good chance here.
(2) (9/2 +55%) Yccs Portocervo
9/2(+55%)
(2) Yccs Portocervo 9/2, Won back to back over this trip at Uttoxeter at the beginning of the summer. Too free on first go in hunter at Taunton at the start of the year. Could do better here. Useful handicapper; struggled on hunter chase debut but this better ground will suit.
(4) (5/1 +9%) Duc De Bourbon
5/1(+9%)
(4) Duc De Bourbon 5/1, Successful hurdler/chaser at Worcester over this trip for Paul Nicholls and a winning pointer (runner-up latest start last month). Respected on first go in a hunter. Fair hurdler/chaser when trained by Paul Nicholls and has won a point this year.
(3) (8/1 -191%) No Getaway
8/1(-191%)
(3) No Getaway 8/1, Bounced back to form to open his account for the yard at the third attempt in 3-runner hunter chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good) last May under this rider and no match only for rejuvenated rival at Uttoxeter next time. Respected on return. A useful handicapper in his prime and won small-field hunter chase last year.
(6) (20/1 +20%) Rewritetherules
20/1(+20%)
(6) Rewritetherules 20/1, Multiple point winner but rarely shows his form in hunters. New rider among the winners. Second in this race in 2022 but pulled up on both appearances this year.
(5) (22/1 +0%) Imperial Esprit
22/1(+0%)
(5) Imperial Esprit 22/1, Successful on first of 2 starts in handicap chases for Harry Fry (sold £2,000) in 2021/22. Winning pointer but well held in that sphere latest start. First-time cheekpieces. Work to do. Dual point winner in 2023 but below form on latest outing; others look stronger.
19:30 Kempton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This would appear to revolve around KAPROYALE, who chased home Aintree Foxhunters' fourth Time Leader at Hereford before landing a point-to-point at Charing last month. Francesca Poste's charge has yet to run a poor race since changing hands in May of 2021 and this looks a golden opportunity for him to enhance that record further. No Getaway appeals as the main danger, while Yccs Portocervo heads the remainder.
KAPROYALE scored again between the flags last month and makes most appeal here. No Getaway is feared most.
Preference is for KAPROYALE, who was second to one of this season's leading British hunter chasers at Hereford in January.
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