There were 249 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 8 races at Chantilly first race 12:55, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 7 races at Corowa first race 04:55, 3 races at Emerald Downs first race 01:21, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 8 races at Hamilton (Aus) first race 04:30 Hamilton, 1 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 01:15, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 7 races at Hyderabad first race 08:50, 8 races at Kempton first race 16:55, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 8 races at Laval first race 15:32, 6 races at Laytown first race 16:35, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 7 races at Marseille-borely first race 11:23 Marseille B', 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 10 races at Palermo first race 19:00, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 11 races at Saga first race 07:20, 7 races at Tamworth first race 04:35, 8 races at Thirsk first race 13:45, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 15 races at Valparaiso first race 17:45, 8 races at Windsor first race 13:35, 7 races at Worcester first race 13:55, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 16:55 Kempton Unibet Zero% Mission Nursery Handicap (0-60) (6) 2yo GB 7f
(13)  Innocent Settler | | |  | | | 2 | Anna Gibson | Alice Haynes | Showed a bit of improvement at Chelmsford last time but ran to a meagre RPR and is held by Clipsham Noble on that effort; change of headgear needs to make a difference. |
(6)  Dark Sorceress | | | | | | 2 | Marco Ghiani | Clare Hobson | Mixed results over 5.7f and 6f, last of nine in Bath maiden most recently; respectable second in Nottingham nursery the time before but isn't guaranteed to repeat that effort, especially given the new scenario. |
(10)  Kate Be Quick | | | | | | 2 | J F Egan | Mark Gillard | Represents a yard that has a very low strike-rate with 2yos; held by Cassandraalexandra on Brighton running last week and continues to have weak claims on form; opposed. |
(4)  Deal Maker | | | | | | 2 | Billy Loughnane | Charlie Johnston | Exposed sort who is 0-8 since debut success (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; seemed a non-stayer over 7f on penultimate start and has enough to prove back at this distance. |
(9)  Poke The Bear | | | | | | 2 | Frederick Larson | Amy Murphy | Finished midfield, comfortably held, in 1m novice events here the last twice (huge odds both times); appears to have a more realistic task on handicap debut and the addition of headgear is another possible help. |
(12)  Ballarat Bertie | | | | | | 2 | George Rooke | Richard Hughes | Dismal claims on form, having failed to beat a rival in three sprint races on turf in June; had wind surgery since, now goes in headgear and switches to a 7f AW handicap; those factors may spark a bigger effort. |
(11)  Clipsham Noble | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | Finished 5l third in similar event at Chelmsford (7f, AW; back from a break) last month, improving for the switch to handicap level; proved no match for the first two but may build on that effort; in the mix. |
1st (2)  Token Gesture | | | | | | 2 | Tyler Heard | Mark Usher | Has shown signs of ability over 6f, latterly on AW, while shaping as if this longer distance will suit on handicap debut; gelded since last run; unfavourably treated on bare form but may show improvement. |
2nd (5)  Penelope Valentine | | | | | | 2 | Luke Morris | Alice Haynes | Form figures of 054 reflect her steady improvement in sprint races, fourth at Thirsk most recently; may continue the progress, provided she stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score). |
(1)  Crocodile River | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Ed Dunlop | Related to two winners for her connections; showed clear signs of improvement at Newbury (7f) last month on nursery debut and could well build on that effort; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. |
4th (8)  Me Tarzan | | | | | | 2 | Ross Coakley | James Fanshawe | Siblings include a 7f/1m winner for his in-form stable; unable to land a blow in 6f races, seeming short of pace, but looks open to improvement now handicapping over this longer distance; interesting contender, particularly if the market speaks positively. |
3rd (3)  Mister Knockout | | | | | | 2 | Charles Bishop | Eve Johnson Houghton | Similar type to Token Gesture, being a nursery debutant who has been gelded since last start; ran well in that Bath maiden (5.7f) and may take another step forward, provided he stays this new trip. |
(7)  Cassandraalexandra | | | | | | 2 | Kaiya Fraser | James Horton | Has form figures of 6221 (all over 6f on turf) since handicapping, most recently off the mark at Brighton last Monday; incurs 6lb penalty for that 1l success and now goes into a different scenario; otherwise merits respect, being a filly who is moving in the right direction. |
The particularly interesting handicap debutant ME TARZAN gets the vote, ahead of Crocodile River who looks likely to build on her latest effort. Cassandraalexandra and Clipsham Noble are shortlist candidates on form.[Steve Boow]
Race 2: 17:30 Kempton Racing TV Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 7f
(2)  Baileys Value | | | | | | 2 | Frederick Larson | Amy Murphy | Bated Breath half-sister to UAE 6f dirt 2yo winner El Nasseeb, out of 1m2f AW winner; stable had a winning 2yo newcomer (SP 16-1) at this course last month. |
(6)  Madame Jeanette | | | | | | 2 | Liam Keniry | Dominic Ffrench Davis | Trailed home last of seven in 1m event on soft ground at Goodwood, mirroring the market expectations (rank outsider) and making an inauspicious debut. |
1st (8)  Royale Goodnight | | | | | | 2 | Richard Kingscote | Daniel & Claire Kubler | 61,000euros yearling; Golden Horn half-sister to 7f/1m winner Rabinal (including AW/Germany), out of German Listed-placed 1m winner; wears tongue-tie on debut; market helpful. |
(9)  Sangara | | | | | | 2 | David Probert | Jack Channon | 7,000euros foal, 30,000gns yearling; by Bungle Inthejungle out of a 9.5f-1m4f winner; wears hood on debut; less interesting than some of the other newcomers. |
4th (10)  Sweet Couture | | | | | | 2 | Billy Loughnane | George Boughey | 56,000euros yearling, resold 32,000gns later that year, 50,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Dandy Man half-sister to winners Encosta (7f 2yo/1m2f) and Pearl Sands (1m); in good hands; heed the market signals. |
2nd (12)  Wilhelmina | | | | | | 2 | Benoit De La Sayette | Kevin Philippart De Foy | 80,000gns yearling; New Bay half-sister to winners Poptronic (8.6f-1m4f including 2yo/AW/Group 1) and Beautron (6f), out of 6f-7.5f winner (including 2yo); check the betting. |
(3)  Bear Facts | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Tom Ward | 32,000gns yearling; Kodi Bear half-sister to winners Timiko (1m3f Oaks D'Italia) and Batraan (5f/6f including AW); yard is only 1-33 with 2yos this season. |
(4)  Chadleeny | | | | | | 2 | Tom Marquand | Ed Walker | 30,000gns yearling, 110,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Kingman out of a twice-raced sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Pretty Perfect, from family of 6f/7f 2yo Group 1 winner Holy Roman Emperor; interesting debutante. |
(7)  Motabaah | | | | | | 2 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | Mohaather filly who was easy to back and seemed to need the outing/experience in 6f maiden at Newbury where she finished 5l sixth; still showed a bit of promise and looks open to improvement. |
(1)  Adorla Of Achill | | | | | | 2 | Harry Davies | Hugo Palmer | Street Sense filly who showed clear promise with her keeping-on fifth, beaten just over 2l, in 7f AW maiden at Wolverhampton last month; open to progress and enters calculations. |
(5)  Kathleen's Glory | | | | | | 2 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Never landed a blow in 7f contest at Newmarket, finishing about 8l fifth, but looked green and should do better with the experience under her belt; that race has thrown up two winners since; hood worn that day is now removed. |
3rd (11)  Wild Angel | | | | | | 2 | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby | Too Darn Hot filly; closely related to her yard's multiple 6.5f-1m winner Space Blues (including 2yo and Group/Grade 1), half-sister to four winners; dam 6f/7f winner (including 2yo/Group 2); trainer has an excellent strike-rate (11-25; 44%) at Kempton this year; respected debutante. |
Adorla Of Achill, Motabaah and Kathleen's Glory help to set just an ordinary standard on bare figures but they are open to improvement. WILD ANGEL (in a very strong way) and Chadleeny look the most noteworthy newcomers. The market signals should help to complete the picture.[Steve Boow]
Race 3: 18:00 Kempton Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (0-70) (5) 3yo+ GB 7f
(9)  Triggered | | | | | | 8 | Aidan Keeley | Mark Loughnane | Four-time AW winner; ran respectably in February/March but has lost his form since and regular rider Billy Loughnane deserts him for Forever A Diamond; opposed. |
(1)  Cresta Cat | | | | | | 4 | Kyle Strydom | Gary & Josh Moore | Six-race maiden; ran well over 1m4f here on final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy but poorly in two runs for Andy Irvine; returns from a layoff and drops sharply in trip on debut for the Moores; market can guide. |
(2)  Red Maids | | | | | | 4 | David Probert | Mark Rimell | Often slowly away, markedly so the last twice (well below par); comes with risk and has something to prove back on AW but holds a good chance off current mark provided she takes well to first-time blinkers. |
2nd (6)  Airshow | | | | | | 9 | Morgan Cole | Rod Millman | Effective on turf and AW; retains plenty of gusto aged nine and made all for a clearcut win at Salisbury (1m) most recently, albeit in a race that wasn't strong; back up 5lb and returns to a deeper field. |
(8)  Istanblue | | | | | | 3 | Kieran Shoemark | Amy Murphy | Has shown ability on AW/turf but his form dipped markedly (finished last of 14) at York on handicap debut last time; chance partly depends on how well he responds to the addition of cheekpieces. |
(10)  Port Erin | | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | Tony Carroll | Successful three times for the Crisfords, then form dipped sharply for Linda Stubbs later in 2023; the betting may prove best guide to expectations on belated reappearance. |
3rd (13)  Forever A Diamond | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | William Muir & Chris Grassick | Not at best over 1m then 6f the last twice; recorded her sole win over 7f (off 3lb higher on AW) and this may prove her optimum distance; possibilities, provided she takes well to first-time headgear. |
(12)  Dream Seeker | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Clive Cox | Runner-up in weak race on debut (7f, AW) and has shown no progress in two subsequent starts (1m, turf); may be capable of better now handicapping, provided she learns to settle (has been taking a good hold). |
| (4) Clipsham La Habana | | | | | | 4 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | Has quickly found a consistent level of form for new yard, placed over 7f on turf the last twice (raced at sprint trips previously); interesting off same mark back on AW, having gained both wins in this sphere. |
(5)  Alazwar | | | | | | 6 | Luke Morris | Archie Watson | Has won off higher marks but looks far from solid on 2024 form and failed to beat a rival on latest outing; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
1st (14)  Stacey Racey | | | | | | 3 | Josephine Gordon | Keiran Burke | Won at Southwell (6f; handicap debut) in March; has lacked consistency since but latest effort, over 6f here, suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring; the uncertainty is whether she'll back it up. |
(11)  Monsieur Patat | | | | | | 7 | Tyler Heard | Adrian Wintle | Justified favouritism with neck success at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month, taking record for current yard to 3-6 (all in Class 6); effective at 7f; back up in grade but he won a Class 5 event early in career. |
(3)  Soar Above | | | | | | 9 | Neil Callan | John Butler | On a long losing run but is suited by Kempton and remains well treated on historical data; posted an encouraging effort (close third) here ten days ago, having attracted support, and can't be dismissed. |
4th (7)  Al Ameen | | | | | | 5 | Ross Coakley | James Fanshawe | Often a tardy starter and has a mixed record over this trip, so comes with risk; however, has a good chance on his 6f performances at this venue, the most recent in July, and represents an in-form stable; not ruled out. |
Being unexposed over 7f and an interesting type returned to AW, CLIPSHAM LA HABANA (nap) could well record a first win since joining Alice Haynes. Forever A Diamond, back at her likely optimum trip, is second choice ahead of Al Ameen and Soar Above.[Steve Boow]
Race 4: 18:30 Kempton Unibet Support Safe Gambling Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 6f
4th (4)  Treasure Bay | | | | | | 3 | Josephine Gordon | Mark Gillard | Big prices and has finished well back in two starts at Salisbury (7f and 1m); unlikely to find more for the drop to 6f and will have a better chance when handicapping up in trip. |
(9)  Rising From Embers | | | | | | 3 | Tyler Heard | Joe Tickle | Has made a low-key start to career, over 7f at Salisbury and 6f at Chepstow; unlikely to fare better today as handicaps over further are going to be more her level. |
(2)  Titus Thor | | | | | | 4 | Charlie Bennett | Malcolm Saunders | April foal by Hellvelyn; gelded; trainer has done so well with sprinters down the years, including the multiple-winning dam (sister to smart Holbeck Ghyll) and a sibling; likely to need the run; hood fitted. |
(7)  Family Matters | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | Rae Guest | Just a glimmer of promise in 6f maidens at Windsor and Lingfield in May and June; needs this for a mark and others of more interest today. |
(8)  Gigastar | | | | | | 3 | Hayley Turner | Harry Eustace | Out of a talented AW sprinter; 16-1 and nothing doing on her Newcastle Tapeta debut in June (7f); needs to have taken massive benefit from that to have a chance this time. |
(10)  Twilight Truth | | | | | | 3 | Nicola Currie | Henry Candy | Weak finisher in 6f events at Windsor and Doncaster in June and has plenty to find as things stand but she's had wind surgery since which could improve matters. |
(5)  Believe It | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Daniel & Claire Kubler | Dam bred a triple 6f winner for this yard; couldn't work her way into contention on C&D debut (17-2) 19 days ago but she has ability and it wouldn't surprise to see her come on plenty for the run; place prospects. |
(3)  Kalik | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | Mike Murphy & Michael Keady | Ex-Dominic Ffench-Davis; showed promise both 2yo starts (favourite for 5f Newbury debut) but off since May 2023; sold for 2,000gns in July; gelded since and now hooded; looks best watched. |
1st (11)  Zip It Up | | | | | | 3 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | Third foal; Lope De Vega half-sister to 1m2f AW winner Angel Of Peace (RPR 66); dam 1m-1m1f winner (including US Grade 3; 108), half-sister to Australian 1m5f Group 2 winner Surefire; nice pedigree suggests longer trips will suit but market can guide; tongue tied on debut. |
| 3rd (6) Dancing Sapphire | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | Andrew Balding | From a marvellous sprinting family for connections; showed promise on debut considering she was hampered and her inexperience was evident over 7f here in August; this is less competitive and time is on her side. |
2nd (1)  Mahato | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | Ran green but produced a powerful finish when making a winning debut at Windsor (6f, soft) last October; returned with a wound when finding less over 7f on Newcastle AW in November when last seen; remains promising. |
The majority of the runners are making their way to handicaps and MAHATO looks to have been found the ideal opportunity on his return to action. He looked pretty useful when winning over this trip on his debut and there were excuses for his 7f defeat at Newcastle in November. Dancing Sapphire is narrowly preferred to Believe It of the remainder as Richard Hannon's newcomer Zip It Up isn't an obvious sprinter on pedigree.[Emily Weber]
Race 5: 19:00 Kempton Unibet More Boosts In More Races Handicap (0-75) (5) 3yo+ GB 1m
(3)  Onslow Gardens | | | | | | 4 | Alec Voikhansky | Richard Hannon | Has largely regressed since showing early promise; failed to beat a rival in sole run this term; chance partly depends on how well he responds to new scenario (AW debut). |
(8)  Parker's Piece | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | Michael Attwater | Placed on AW in three of his six 2yo starts for Michael Bell; sold for 3,000gns in May and subsequently gelded; has been absent for a year, so the betting should be instructive. |
(1)  Intercessor | | | | | | 7 | Kieran Shoemark | Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Has form figures of 24132 in Class 5 events (AW/turf) for current stable, most recently a close second at Windsor on penultimate start; solid-looking chance back in this grade. |
(5)  Dynamic Talent | | | | | | 5 | David Probert | Darryll Holland | Lacks recent match practice, having been absent since poor effort over C&D in April, and has done all his winning at 7f; doesn't look the percentage call. |
(6)  Tribal Rhythm | | | | | | 3 | Charles Bishop | Denis Coakley | Showed promise last term for previous yard, close second at Southwell (AW) the final time; may be capable of progress with Salisbury reappearance (well-held fourth) under his belt. |
(14)  Mbappe | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | Mark Loughnane | Productive 3yo who has form figures of 141413 (AW/turf) this season for new stable, creditable third off this mark over C&D most recently; 1-1 under Billy Loughnane and holds solid claims. |
(2)  Ernie's Valentine | | | | | | 5 | Rossa Ryan | David Loughnane | Won off 2lb higher over C&D in April; not particularly solid on subsequent form and finished down the field here most recently; however, this drop in class may be helpful. |
(4)  War Chant | | | | | | 4 | Harry Davies | Rae Guest | Record of 5-15 on turf and his form figures this season read 313, most recently third off this mark at Doncaster in June; may remain competitive, provided he's as effective on AW. |
1st (12)  Appeal To Glory | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | Ed Walker | Thrice-raced gelding; best effort when third at Thirsk (1m) behind useful rivals who have won good handicaps since; opening mark looks very workable on that bare form; interesting. |
2nd (11)  Willy Campbell | | | | | | 3 | Liam Keniry | Sylvester Kirk | 0-6; close third over C&D last September but his 2024 form is over 1m2f, neck second at Newcastle (AW) most recently; chance depends on whether he copes with return to 1m. |
3rd (9)  Shelbourne | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | George Scott | Scored over 6f on testing ground in the spring (handicap debut); ran respectably over 7f on AW the last twice, while shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring; one to consider. |
(7)  Beyond Words | | | | | | 4 | Neil Callan | James Tate | Frankel filly who scored comfortably at Southwell (AW) last month on handicap debut, proving suited by the drop back to 1m; looks the type to improve further and could well defy an 8lb rise. |
(10)  Zipster | | | | | | 3 | Ross Coakley | Simon & Ed Crisford | Nosed ahead in the final strides at Southwell (AW) three weeks ago, adding to his spring turf win and taking record over 1m to 2-4; may have even more to offer at this distance; shortlisted. |
4th (13)  Midnight Drive | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Clive Cox | Record of 113 since switched to handicap level, winning twice over C&D in the spring then creditable third at Salisbury last month; remains open to further improvement back here; respected. |
She faces some interesting 3yos this time but the 4yo filly BEYOND WORDS looks likely to progress further and is taken to follow up her Southwell success. Midnight Drive (second choice) commands major respect back over this C&D, while Mbappe, Shelbourne, Appeal To Glory and Zipster also bring good claims.[Steve Boow]
Race 6: 19:30 Kempton Unibet/Breeders Backing Racing EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 1m 3f 219y
4th (5)  Comet Chaser | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | George Scott | New Bay half-brother to his yard's 1m4f AW handicap winner Margaret Beaufort, out of a maiden for his owner; those two relatives failed to sparkle first time out; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. |
(2)  Marble Sands | | | | | | 8 | George Rooke | David Killahena & Graeme McPherson | Useful over jumps; absent since below-par effort in April; shaped with some promise in midfield at Southwell (1m3f, AW) on sole Flat outing but needs to improve on that bare form. |
| (7) Al Haal | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Owen Burrows | Both outings at this venue, better form when about 9l fourth over 1m4f latest; this Frankel filly may take another step forward but has a lot to find on bare figures as things stand; looks likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly. |
(6)  Fireblade | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | John & Thady Gosden | Brother to two winners, notably his connections' four-time Group 1 winner (1m2f-1m4f) Cracksman, and half-brother to two winners; dam 7.5f-1m1f winner (including Listed); notable debutant who helps to give the Gosdens, who also run promising Shader, an interesting hand. |
3rd (1)  Cadogan Place | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | Andrew Balding | Both starts in the spring, winning narrowly at Southwell (1m3f, AW) then well held in the Chester Vase; had wind surgery since; nicely bred and may still progress; interesting back down in class, especially if the market speaks positively. |
2nd (4)  Al Ameed | | | | | | 3 | Harry Davies | Simon & Ed Crisford | Consistent thus far and ran well (clear second) in 1m3f handicap at this course most recently, taking his form figures to 4342; likely to stay this extra furlong and holds solid claims back at novice level; strong chance at the weights. |
1st (3)  Shader | | | | | | 3 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Bounded clear impressively in the closing stages at Southwell (1m4f, AW) two weeks ago, building on his Yarmouth effort (1m2f); both runs in cheekpieces (retained); open to further improvement and commands respect with 7lb penalty fully earned. |
The manner of his Southwell win suggests that SHADER is capable of defying a 7lb penalty. Al Ameed (second choice) and Cadogan Place are the biggest dangers on form. Market confidence behind interesting newcomer Fireblade, the selection's stablemate, should be heeded.[Steve Boow]
Race 7: 20:00 Kempton Try Unibet's New Acca Boosts Handicap (London Stayers' Series Qualifier) (0-85) (4) 3yo+ GB 1m 7f 218y
(2)  Lunar Power | | | | | | 6 | Richard Kingscote | Donald McCain | Formerly a good hurdler in Ireland but he's been fighting a losing battle with the handicapper in Britain and he didn't show enough in his one AW run, at Southwell in April, to fancy for this. |
(7)  Jaramillo | | | | | | 6 | Charles Bishop | Warren Greatrex | Won his only AW handicap, at Newcastle in 2021; mostly runs over hurdles now and although he ran a fair race back on the Flat at Sandown in July he didn't do as well at Thirsk since (both 1m6f); has it to prove after that with cheekpieces discarded. |
(3)  Robusto | | | | | | 4 | Neil Callan | Eve Johnson Houghton | Generally has a good record in AW handicaps; now just 2lb higher than a C&D win in July but his recent run at Southwell wasn't one of his best and has something to prove with refitted cheekpieces replacing blinkers. |
4th (1)  Howth | | | | | | 5 | Tom Marquand | Michael Appleby | Has not played much part in three runs since back from a break, on Tapeta and at Ascot and Goodwood (first-time tongue-tie added and retained), but he's back on his latest winning mark, at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in March, and he stays this far; revival not impossible. |
2nd (4)  Red Flyer | | | | | | 6 | David Probert | Karen Jewell | Weighted to go well on his 2m form in early 2024 here and at Lingfield; an outsider for Ascot and York handicaps on turf this summer and has run accordingly but the return to Polytrack could see a better show. |
3rd (5)  Teorie | | | | | | 4 | Rossa Ryan | Alan King | Won 1m2f maiden on soft in Ireland and juvenile and novice hurdles (both on good to soft) for Fergal O'Brien in midwinter; lacks recent run and this AW debut for new yard might be a prep race before a hurdles campaign. |
(8)  Clockwatcher | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | Charlie Johnston | Good effort here (1m4f) on second start but he ran poorly on a subsequent course start; very mixed in turf handicaps since but the step up to 2m on Tapeta debut at Newcastle recently saw his staying qualities come to the fore; back up 3lb but a major player if holding his form. |
1st (6)  Warmonger | | | | | | 3 | Luke Morris | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Not an immediate hit in handicaps but the step up to 2m saw him win twice on turf and once over C&D; foiled in the four-timer at Southwell but he lost nothing in a tenacious defeat to one who is now 3-3 at distances beyond 2m (first two well clear); up another 3lb but looks sure to go well. |
The two most interesting runners are WARMONGER and Clockwatcher, with preference for the former who produced his best form yet at Southwell recently despite having to give best to another progressive stayer. Clockwatcher has potential at this trip and should be dangerous in receipt of weight if holding his form, while Howth is on a winning mark back on the AW and he also has possibilities.[Emily Weber]
Race 8: 20:30 Kempton Bet @racingtv.com Handicap (0-60) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f 219y
(12)  Seaborough | | | | | | 9 | Raul Da Silva | Derek Shaw | Last two wins over hurdles, the latest in 2022; he's finding it hard to recapture form these days, soundly beaten back on Flat in August. |
(11)  Sir Patchy | | | | | | 4 | J F Egan | Pat Phelan | Still early days but improvement needed on low-key Lingfield AW runs in a 1m4f classified and 1m handicap since back from absence. |
(9)  Maruna | | | | | | 4 | Callum Shepherd | Mike Murphy & Michael Keady | Sole win in 1m novice on Newcastle Tapeta in November; handicap form never came to much for Mick Appleby and she's still finding her level for new yard, over 1m and 1m2f; might have better prospects back on Polytrack. |
(6)  Beaming Light | | | | | | 4 | Frederick Larson | Laura Horsfall | Minor form in three handicaps but he did look worth another go with a greater test when beaten about 6l over 1m at Southwell in August; still needs improvement off current mark. |
(7)  River Alwen | | | | | | 6 | Charlie Bennett | Craig Benton | Latest win in Hong Kong (1m1f) last September; seemed to be running into form when close fourth at Epsom (1m2f) in August but hard to enthuse on subsequent runs and a long career includes just two AW starts. |
3rd (4)  Nasim | | | | | | 5 | Kieran Shoemark | Mark Pattinson | Three AW wins at 1m; has been in the frame at 1m2f but he seemed to find this C&D stretching him the only time he's been beyond 1m2f; lower in the weights than that run last summer but he does have stamina to prove. |
(5)  Voyeur | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | Charlie Johnston | Luckily he has more ability than a 45l defeat on 1m handicap debut suggests and he was closer to his earlier promise on Chelmsford AW when running well for a long way at Newcastle (1m2f) latest; however, weights drop needed. |
1st (10)  Pablo Prince | | | | | | 6 | Luke Morris | Karen Jewell | Latest of three AW wins was over 1m4f at Lingfield in early 2023 but he would have finished closer at Windsor (11.5f; closely matched with Seraphic) recently but for suffering a troubled run; not ruled out back on AW. |
| (1) A Poet's Secret | | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | Mike Murphy & Michael Keady | Beat three runners over 2m on Lingfield AW in November but he's beaten very few runners since and, after running well from the front at Bath in July (about 1m3f), he dropped right out at Beverley since; risky. |
(3)  Seraphic | | | | | | 4 | David Probert | Simon Pearce | Flat maiden; hurdle career hasn't yet worked out in Britain but in the frame on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m1f) in March and he did well when a close third at Windsor (extended 1m3f) this month; can be involved. |
4th (8)  Budding | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | Hughie Morrison | Handles Polytrack; she didn't lack for heart when runner-up in a 1m3f Windsor race in May that worked out well; not so effective on good to soft there next time and had wind surgery after; hard to call her out on heavy-ground defeat since and more interesting back here; tongue-tie added. |
2nd (2)  Darkzideofthemoon | | | | | | 4 | Neil Callan | John Butler | Lightly raced maiden; well beaten in first two handicaps but he made a much better fist of it on Polytrack debut in June when chasing home a next-time winner over C&D; off since and now goes in cheekpieces; should be involved on that form. |
Seraphic and Pablo Prince come into it on their recent Windsor run but Darkzideofthemoon can be the biggest danger to BUDDING, who will be suited by moving away from softish turf surfaces and should go well if in anything like the form of her Windsor effort in May.[Emily Weber]
