Kempton Park Race 4 - Unibet Handicap
OPENING BAT (7) was a course and distance winner in May. Remains 2kg higher posting three encouraging efforts since. Appealing option adopting first-time cheekpieces. AL WASEELA (1) won a race that is working out well at Nottingham (1678m) in April. Lesser effort the following month. Subsequent absence suggests she held excuses. Might bounce back. SAYTARR (3) justified favouritism at Lingfield (1408m) two attempts ago. Not disgraced running fourth at Yarmouth on Tuesday (1411m). Will have a stamina query to answer. GREY PHOENIX (6) arrives freshened ahead of handicap debut and warrants a market check.

Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Windsor May 24 over 1630m, 10 len behind Barry's Boy with 61kg at $2.10. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Southwell All Weather March 4 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Spec Of Light carrying 61kg at $10. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $16,610.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 1:43.54 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $2.10 |
1/12 | 29/04/2025 | 56 | HCP F 3 | $15,680.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 1:44.01 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 04/03/2025 | 119 | HCP 3 | $14,140.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 1:41.39 | 4-7-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 05/11/2024 | 7 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:40.66 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 56kg | 1:28.91 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
1/7 | 15/10/2024 | 35 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:30.68 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
2/7 | 10/09/2024 | 10 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | 1:27.78 | 3-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
2/13 | 31/08/2024 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 59.5kg | 1:24.97 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
4/9 | 11/08/2024 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 55kg | 1:25.47 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
6/14 | 29/07/2024 | 9 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:16.97 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
10/10 | 20/07/2024 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Adam Farragher | 58kg | 1:26.36 | 6-7-10 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Josephine Gordon
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Lingfield All Weather May 29 over 2000m, 18 len behind El Budoor carrying 58kg at $9.50. First up last campaign second in a small field at Lingfield All Weather April 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Go Go Boots carrying 56.5kg at $9. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 29/05/2025 | 31 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $13,280.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 58kg | 2:06.74 | 1-2-10 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $9.50 |
2/6 | 28/04/2025 | 203 | APP NOV F 3U | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 56.5kg | 2:06.67 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
9/9 | 07/10/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Soft | Harry Davies | 58kg | 1:41.39 | 4-5-9 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Lingfield All Weather August 26 over 1400m defeating Thorntonledale Max with 59.5kg at $1.80. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1200m, neck behind Francis Drake carrying 57kg at $3. Top hope.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $17,070.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:24.65 | 4-4-5 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:23.70 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
2/12 | 19/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Mikkel Mortensen | 57kg | 1:12.68 | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
3/12 | 01/08/2025 | 304 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Mikkel Mortensen | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 11-9-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
7/10 | 01/10/2024 | 33 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Bath | 1106m | Heavy | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:15.09 | 9-6-7 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $2.20 |
2/4 | 29/08/2024 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,020.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Heavy | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:19.39 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.63 |
3/11 | 18/08/2024 | 32 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 1:14.58 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
3/7 | 17/07/2024 | 31 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:08.44 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
7/9 | 16/06/2024 | 25 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:29.90 | 6-5-7 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
5/6 | 22/05/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:14.66 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Tommie Jakes
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on September 4 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Bin Ajwad carrying 61kg at $19. The run before that ran last in a small field at Newmarket (July) on August 16 over 2000m, 23 len behind Showyoutheropes with 60kg at $4.50. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 04/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Suraj Narredu | 61kg | 1:41.18 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
5/5 | 16/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $15,190.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 60kg | 2:07.81 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $4.50 |
7/8 | 28/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 3 | $14,020.00 | Southwell | 2233m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 61kg | 2:24.66 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.25 |
3/7 | 26/06/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $14,440.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Owen Lewis | 60.5kg | 2:08.90 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
1/9 | 17/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $11,440.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 61kg | 2:39.03 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
2/13 | 21/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Charlie Bennett | 59kg | 1:38.77 | 1-2-2 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Charlie Bennett | 61kg | 2:15.48 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
9/12 | 05/04/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $14,630.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 1:36.30 | 8-5-9 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
5/7 | 17/03/2025 | 184 | NOV 3U | $19,370.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 57.5kg | 1:28.15 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 14/09/2024 | 22 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 1:25.25 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
16/17 | 23/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 1:24.43 | 12-16-16 | 14 |
| 35.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Fred Daly
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Chepstow August 25 over 1600m defeating Ajrad carrying 56kg at $12. The race before that 4th of 8 at Nottingham on July 31 over 1700m, 5 len behind Soames Forsyte carrying 59.5kg at $9. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/15 | 25/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $70,840.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | Jack Dace | 56kg | 1:35.31 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
4/8 | 31/07/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:48.21 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
5/6 | 12/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Jordan Williams | 59kg | 1:38.01 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
1/11 | 30/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | Jordan Williams | 58.5kg | 1:34.71 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
5/12 | 17/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $17,420.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:36.76 | 3-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
4/8 | 30/04/2025 | 4 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | NS | Jordan Williams | 58kg | 1:28.36 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
4/13 | 26/04/2025 | 46 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Jordan Williams | 56kg | 1:26.13 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
5/12 | 11/03/2025 | 87 | HCP 3 | $15,680.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Jordan Williams | 56kg | 1:28.19 | 9-9-5 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
9/11 | 14/12/2024 | 3 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Jordan Williams | 60.5kg | 1:01.41 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
5/11 | 11/12/2024 | 47 | NOV 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jordan Williams | 60.5kg | 1:26.99 | 6-10-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $201.00 |
11/13 | 25/10/2024 | 13 | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Heavy | George Downing | 60.5kg | 1:26.87 | 13-12-11 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Brighton May 21 over 1620m, 1.5 len behind Salve Electra carrying 56.5kg at $9. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Lingfield All Weather April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Annsar carrying 57kg at $4. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 21/05/2025 | 28 | OPEN NOV 35 | $13,280.00 | Brighton | 1606m | Good | Harry Davies | 56.5kg | 1:36.87 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 23/04/2025 | 107 | NOV F 35 | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 1:24.37 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
4/10 | 06/01/2025 | 17 | MDN F 35 | $14,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 55.5kg | 1:30.83 | 9-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
4/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 58kg | 1:49.66 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Southwell All Weather on August 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Stenmark carrying 58kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Salisbury on July 23 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Kodi Fire with 58.5kg at $3.80. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 25/08/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 58kg | 1:29.48 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
3/5 | 23/07/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 58.5kg | 1:46.22 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
3/9 | 20/06/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | 1:40.87 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
1/13 | 21/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 1:38.77 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
4/9 | 20/04/2025 | 129 | HCP 3 | $12,180.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 1:39.68 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
7/9 | 12/12/2024 | 41 | NOV 2 | $46,130.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:24.64 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
6/15 | 01/11/2024 | 49 | NOV C 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 58kg | 1:27.28 | 7-7-6 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
7/12 | 13/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:44.09 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Laura Pearson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track October 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind British Blue carrying 58kg at $51. On debut ran last of 9 at this track August 14 2024 over 1400m, 12 len behind Elwateen carrying 58kg at $26. Will improve on what she does in this.
Last Starts 324 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 30/10/2024 | 23 | NOV F 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | David Probert | 58kg | 1:27.02 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
5/11 | 07/10/2024 | 54 | APP NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 58kg | 1:29.27 | 10-7-5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $126.00 |
9/9 | 14/08/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:27.50 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on August 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pretty Spirited with 61kg at $3.30. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Windsor on August 4 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Radical Design carrying 61kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 26/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $14,160.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | David Egan | 61kg | 1:38.57 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
2/13 | 04/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:43.03 | 7-4-2 | 13 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 19/07/2025 | 50 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Soft | Neil Callan | 59kg | 2:11.93 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $23.00 |
10/12 | 30/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Aidan Keeley | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 12-12-10 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
7/9 | 05/05/2025 | 40 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Benoit De La Sayette | 59.5kg | 1:39.96 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 26/03/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $16,160.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Benoit De La Sayette | 60kg | 1:26.89 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
5/13 | 27/02/2025 | 15 | NOV 35 | $15,710.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | NS | Neil Callan | 57kg | 1:37.08 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 12/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 56kg | 1:40.99 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 22/01/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Kaiya Fraser | 56kg | 1:26.97 | 7-8-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $201.00 |
10/10 | 21/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | William Carson | 60.5kg | 1:32.70 | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 31.0L | $41.00 |