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20:30 Kempton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Kempton (AW)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4853-2

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

12-race maiden but placed at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) in both runs for new yard this winter; now goes back up in trip but she's been strong at the finish in those last two starts and remains well treated on her best form; key player.

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1st

11

(1)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Windsor

Storm Valley

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

0-10 for Andrew Balding but overcame trouble to win at Kempton (1m3f, AW; favourite) in February on the third of her four races for current connections; below form at Southwell latest but ran well on sole go on soft (last July) and could bounce back.

9/1

7th

1

(5)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Matt Crawley

towards rear

7/2

1st

2

(6)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

12-race maiden but placed at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) in both runs for new yard this winter; now goes back up in trip but she's been strong at the finish in those last two starts and remains well treated on her best form; key player.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £14.20

Form: 0690/

Last run: 529 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

Big prices and didn't show much in four runs for Tim Easterby in 2022, including a 1m Thirsk handicap (tailed off); returns for new yard after 529 days off and has a lot to prove on her step up to this trip; blinkers worn in last three starts are removed.

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4th

7

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sky Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Nikki Evans

in rear, headway over 1f out, went modest fourth inside final 110yds

33/1

8

(9)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:17 Bath

Sky Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Nikki Evans

Has finished second twice over 1m3f on AW; unplaced in six starts on turf; handy mark but has a bit to prove on this surface.

33/1

8th

6

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sky Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Nikki Evans

Runner-up twice over 1m3f for Matt Crawley in February but both recent 1m6f turf runs for her new stable were disappointing and she's now 0-9.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /88-64

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict

Seven-race maiden who has not progressed but she made some encouraging late headway in a classified event over C&D (fourth of eight) two weeks ago; on a reduced mark back in a handicap and has possibilities if she can build on that last run.

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8th

7

(5)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Dwarf

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

raced in second

12/1

14th

6

(9)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Red Dwarf

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Butler

She has run creditably in two starts since her breakthrough win at Southwell (1m4f) in April; Oisin Murphy on board this evening; stable also runs Avarice.

7/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Dwarf

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when taking a Southwell handicap (1m4f, AW) in April, always in touch; not so good at Kempton in her only start since and connections now turn to headgear.

12/1

Form: 35177-

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

Got off the mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f) in October but she's been held under both codes in four runs since; only 1lb higher than for her win but she's now 1-22 and comes with risks attached back on the Flat; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.

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2nd

8

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Opticality

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no match for winner

8/1

2nd

4

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Opticality

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tim Vaughan

prominent

16/1

7th

7

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:05 Fontwell

Opticality

11st 1lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Mitchell Hunt

Two AW wins on the Flat including at Southwell (1m3f) on her penultimate run last month; 0-4 over hurdles but was a respectable fifth of 13 in a Taunton handicap (2m, soft) in January and she still has potential in this sphere; could be dangerous back over hurdles.

11/2

9/2

Form: 6/565-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict

12-race maiden but he's posted some respectable efforts since returning in November from a long absence; needs to find something extra but he's had wind surgery since his last run and the added equipment today could help; not ruled out back in trip.

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5th

7

(3)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Perthshire

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

12-race maiden but he's posted some respectable efforts since returning in November from a long absence; needs to find something extra but he's had wind surgery since his last run and the added equipment today could help; not ruled out back in trip.

9/2

5th

7

(2)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Perthshire

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Usher

0-11; has returned from over two years off for his last two starts, neither offering up much hint at a resurgence; handy mark if he can be revived.

9/1

6th

6

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Perthshire

9st 7lb

T: Mark Usher

5yo maiden after ten races, best form on Wolverhampton Tapeta; absent for over two years before his respectable fifth of 14 at Kempton (1m4f) 17 days ago, running on from the rear at 66-1; player if he builds on that eyecatching performance.

6/1

6th
13 (1)
Daany

12/1

Form: 7/053-

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

Two Flat wins (1m) in 2021; belatedly scored again in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) last month but he was disappointing at Ffos Las last time; returns to the Flat off a dangerous mark but he's not easy to predict and others are more persuasive.

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1st

8

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Daany

10st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

took keen hold, made all, mistake 2 out, soon ridden, kept on

12/1

10th

13

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Daany

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Flat and dual hurdle winner this summer; reverts to this code on workable mark and is versatile ground-wise; must be considered in current mood.

5/1

5/1

Form: 83-453 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict

Has strike-rate of just 3-49 but all of his wins have come on AW and he finished well when a close third at Lingfield (1m3f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; on same mark and he's a big player if he can back that up.

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7th

7

(1)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Placed over 1m4f at Lingfield in January but below par twice since, taking his overall record to 3-51.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Tony Carroll

Record is only 3-50; best effort this year when third in C&D handicap on penultimate start; has more to find on these terms.

12/1

7th

11

(11)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Has strike-rate of just 3-49 but all of his wins have come on AW and he finished well when a close third at Lingfield (1m3f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; on same mark and he's a big player if he can back that up.

5/1

Form: 950-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Well held in her four runs, including when fifth of seven on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta; 16-1) last month; early days and that last run was after a layoff but she needs improvement back up in trip.

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6th

6

(8)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Five-race maiden; weakened after making the running in 1m3f handicap here most recently; combination of drop back in trip and first-time headgear may spark an improved effort; interesting.

7/1

8th

5

(2)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Well held in her four runs, including when fifth of seven on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta; 16-1) last month; early days and that last run was after a layoff but she needs improvement back up in trip.

16/1

4

(4)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Portraitist

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Holds weak claims on her maiden/novice form (1m2f/11.5f) but is a possible improver now handicapping on return from layoff; interesting.

11/2

Form: 3468-7 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Well handicapped on her best middle-distance form last year, including at this track, but she's been out of sorts in both runs this winter; this step back up in trip is a positive but she's now 1-23 and others are more convincing.

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10th

6

(10)

6th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win from 24 starts came over C&D in 2022 but return to these conditions didn't spark a revival three weeks ago.

14/1

9th

1

(12)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Well handicapped on her best middle-distance form last year, including at this track, but she's been out of sorts in both runs this winter; this step back up in trip is a positive but she's now 1-23 and others are more convincing.

10/1

1

(2)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Raced mainly at middle distances, winning once; seemed to need latest run (back from layoff); something to prove over this trip.

7/1

Form: 6959-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Placed in her first three handicaps (1m-1m3f) but down the field in last five runs, including on her stable debut at Wolverhampton last month; mark is falling but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and others are more convincing.

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1st

5

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Bletchley Storm

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway over 7f out

14/1

6th

4

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:54 Goodwood

Bletchley Storm

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Non-stayer over 1m4f last time; respectable 1m2f form otherwise for current yard, notably a success at Brighton and close third at Sandown; possibilities back down in distance, for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination.

11/2

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Bletchley Storm

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

Three wins this year, the most recent here (1m2f) last month on debut for new stable; good third at Sandown (1m2f) last time; likely player provided she's as effective back at 1m4f (second attempt).

4/1

Form: 300-77

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict

Some promise on turf last summer but he's struggled at big prices in four AW handicaps (1m-1m2f) this winter; mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around at this new trip.

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11th

10

(7)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Lucky Protector

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ivan Furtado

Some promise on turf last summer but he's struggled at big prices in four AW handicaps (1m-1m2f) this winter; mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around at this new trip.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

1st Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucky Protector

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ivan Furtado

Some promise on turf last summer but he's been well held at big prices in three AW handicaps this winter; tumbling down the weights and worth a market check.

16/1

7th

9

(4)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Lucky Protector

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ivan Furtado

Not devoid of promise in a Pontefract maiden (1m, good to soft) last July; well below that level in three subsequent starts (in hood for last two; no headgear today); drops another 4lb; more needed.

20/1

40/1

Form: 8/05-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

Won in France in 2020 but his British record is unconvincing and he's shown little in three runs for his current yard; opposable.

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8th

8

(6)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

50/1

7th

8

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened 2f out

25/1

8th

12

(7)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Lightly raced over the years and has not yet rediscovered any form for new yard since returning in November from an absence.

66/1

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Exacta £2179.00
Straight Forecast £2435.10
Tricast £8446.20
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Storm Valley

The Times:

Gold Standard

The Star:

Portraitist

POSTDATA:

Red Dwarf

D Express:

Perthshire

RP RATINGS:

Storm Valley

NEWMARKET:

Storm Valley

Telegraph:

Storm Valley

Daily Mail:

Storm Valley

Daily Record:

Storm Valley

The Guardian:

Gold Standard

Daily Mirror:

Gold Standard