Kempton Park Race 3 - Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap
KILKENNY WARRIOR (2) arrives off the back of two successive victories on the all-weather. Not seen since October and likely to improve for the outing. Could be hard to beat. HARDSTYLE (5) is drawn nicely to gain a fourth win of 2026 having scored nicely last time out at Wolverhampton. Not without a chance. ACCLAIMED FREEDOM (4) managed to take a big step forward on the second start when winning at Chelmsford six months ago. Following wind surgery rates a major player. FRENCH AFFAIR (3) performed fairly last season and might be capable of going close on all-weather debut. Market will be the best guide.

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Lingfield All Weather November 4 over 1200m, a neck behind Ten Carat Harry carrying 56kg at $3.30. On debut ninth of 11 at Nottingham June 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Reciprocated with 60.5kg at $81. Deserves plenty of thought.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,700.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 56kg | 1:11.43 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | HCP NSY 2 | $40,590.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 52.5kg | 1:25.75 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/10/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $39,320.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Christian Howarth | 60.5kg | 1:27.59 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 15/19 | 20/08/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 52kg | 1:12.58 | 17-18-15 | 20 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | 36 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:00.12 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/07/2025 | 29 | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:13.83 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:13.48 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 1.3 len Lingfield All Weather October 14 over 1400m defeating Uncertainty carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. On debut 11th of 13 at Goodwood July 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Aylin with 58kg at $23. Very keen on her prospects while fresh.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,020.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:25.28 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
| 1/13 | 23/09/2025 | 11 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:15.36 | 9-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $18,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1014m | Soft | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 1:06.19 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/08/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:13.78 | 2-5-11 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/13 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Heavy | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:30.48 | 10-6-11 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Newbury September 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Senorita Vega with 56.5kg at $4.50. On debut fourth in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) May 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Rising Power with 59kg at $7. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | HCP NSY 2 | $26,420.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 56.5kg | 1:27.81 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,140.00 | Salisbury | 1402m | Soft | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:32.68 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/08/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good Soft | Alec Voikhansky | 60kg | 1:11.02 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2025 | 61 | HCP NSY 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Sean Levey | 57kg | 1:11.95 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2025 | 30 | OPEN NOV 2 | $25,410.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Sam Hitchcott | 59kg | 1:14.78 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/18 | 16/05/2025 | 12 | OPEN MDN 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:11.97 | 4-6-9 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:00.35 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 0.8 len Chelmsford September 18 over 1400m defeating Baandee carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. On debut second last in a small field at Ascot September 5 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Watcha Snoop with 58.5kg at $13. Anticipating a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/09/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:27.09 | 5-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 4/5 | 05/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $53,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Soft | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 1:16.29 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
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Most recently won by 2.5 len at Wolverhampton March 3 over 1700m defeating Hamaleel with 60.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 5th of 7 at Wolverhampton on January 30 over 1900m, 12 len behind Crockham Heath with 57kg at $6. Likely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/03/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:49.43 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 1:59.96 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 2 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 64.5kg | 1:39.46 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 64kg | 1:28.23 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 1:39.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.63 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 1:49.47 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 0:59.53 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:01.89 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 0:58.46 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: S Donohoe
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at this track October 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Chapman's Peak carrying 61kg at $6. On debut tenth of 13 at Ascot April 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Wise Approach with 59kg at $34. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,060.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:27.11 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2025 | 35 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 1:12.28 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/09/2025 | 23 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,140.00 | Salisbury | 1402m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:32.68 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $2.38 |
| 6/19 | 20/08/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 51.5kg | 1:12.58 | 14-12-6 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2025 | 4 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 62.5kg | 1:13.34 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $1.57 |
| 1/4 | 29/07/2025 | 34 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,610.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 60kg | 1:11.99 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.73 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN NOV 2 | $17,420.00 | Bath | 1106m | Fast | Sean Dylan Bowen | 59.5kg | 1:11.64 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2025 | 46 | OPEN NOV 2 | $25,410.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:14.78 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/13 | 30/04/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 0:59.45 | 12-13-10 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 10 at Newbury on September 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Senorita Vega carrying 56kg at $23. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Windsor on May 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rising Empire with 60.5kg at $67. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/09/2025 | 64 | HCP NSY 2 | $26,420.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | Georgia Dobie | 56kg | 1:27.81 | 8-9-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:23.99 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Jack Doughty | 59.5kg | 1:32.24 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 03/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:23.90 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 10/12 | 19/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $73,800.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Georgia Dobie | 60.5kg | 1:13.60 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after three months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Wolverhampton February 6 over 1400m defeating Tafah with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last of 21 at Doncaster on September 11 over 1310m, 21 len behind Calendar Girl with 54.5kg at $101. Has upside and may pay to follow.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 06/02/2026 | 92 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:29.35 | 9-10-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:29.31 | 5-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 7/13 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:14.46 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
| 20/21 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $811,260.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Barry Mchugh | 54.5kg | 1:18.60 | 19-21-20 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:25.31 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |