Kempton Park Race 4 - Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap
SARAB STAR (5) enjoyed a fine but light campaign last year when winning on two of his three trips to the racecourse. Finished in front of a noted performer at Wolverhampton when last seen and looks hard to oppose. MOUNT ATHOS (1) has always given a bold show in better races than this but will need to have improved off his seventh place finish ten weeks ago. Cannot be ruled out. GOLDEN MIND (3) scored on the final start of last season tackling turf at Doncaster. Goes back up in trip on this return to action and is one to note. APIARIST (4) did well to score by a neck three weeks ago. Drop in journey won't be an issue.

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at this track January 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind The Lost King with 61.5kg at $5. Previously first up; second of 15 at Deauville All Weather in the LR November 2 over 1400m, 2 len behind No Lunch carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. Keep very safe.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | 1:25.38 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/15 | 03/12/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,400.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | C Soumillon | 56.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 02/11/2025 | 155 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,100.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Neutral | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57.5kg | 1:21.21 | - | 13 |
| 2.0L | $9.90 |
| 12/12 | 31/05/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:29.09 | 3-7-12 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2025 | 17 | OPEN 4U | $33,210.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 62kg | 1:24.51 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2025 | 112 | HCP 4U | $52,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | James Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:25.64 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 6/14 | 04/12/2024 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,140.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 1:26.66 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 03/11/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $85,950.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Neutral | C Soumillon | 57.5kg | 1:21.19 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2024 | 87 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:21.27 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2024 | 25 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,720.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 59kg | 1:21.03 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2024 | 60 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,930.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Christophe Soumillon | 59kg | 1:20.66 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Southwell All Weather January 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Blue Rc with 62.5kg at $13. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Naas March 23 over 1408m, 20 len behind East Hampton carrying 62.5kg at $5. Would prefer over further.
Last Starts 76 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 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | George Wood | 62.5kg | 1:39.18 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 62kg | 1:38.33 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 62kg | 1:26.85 | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/13 | 11/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Mark Crehan | 61kg | 1:30.47 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/09/2025 | 39 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,428,570.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 56.5kg | 1:35.39 | - | 8 |
| 15.7L | $83.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/07/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,919,300.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:37.92 | 7-1-7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $301.00 |
| 27/30 | 19/06/2025 | 39 | HCP C 3 | $221,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:38.80 | 6-21-27 | 17 |
| 16.3L | $29.00 |
| 16/16 | 11/05/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $1,154,530.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:33.91 | - | 1 |
| 18.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/03/2025 | 144 | HCP 3 | $78,040.00 | Naas | 1408m | SH | W M Lordan | 62.5kg | 1:38.10 | 7-5-8 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/10/2024 | 11 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:26.64 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:35.75 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.88 |

Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Doncaster November 8 over 1200m in the wet defeating Eye Of Dubai carrying 58kg at $34. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at York August 23 2024 over 1600m, 9 len behind Treasure Time carrying 61kg at $29. Sure to be ready to run a forward race.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Heavy | Ethan Tindall | 58kg | 1:17.84 | 10-7-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 20/20 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 56kg | 1:39.43 | 16-16-20 | 17 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 61kg | 1:26.68 | 1-8-10 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 56kg | 1:29.98 | 8-9-10 | 13 |
| 7.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 21/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 57kg | 1:26.43 | 3-5-1 | 12 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 1603m | Good Firm | Karis Teetan | 63.5kg | 1:39.80 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/21 | 26/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 58kg | 1:26.70 | 4-4-4 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 14/28 | 21/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Warren Fentiman | 57.5kg | 1:11.40 | 17-15-14 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | 1:22.86 | 2-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/14 | 18/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 1:09.81 | 7-5-9 | 15 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $52,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:25.64 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on January 16 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Witch Hunter with 60.5kg at $5.50. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Lingfield All Weather February 27 over 1600m defeating Popmaster carrying 60kg at $3.30. No reason he cannot salute again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 60kg | 1:36.43 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 104 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 1:38.98 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 1:30.89 | 9-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 12/14 | 20/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 61.5kg | 1:42.80 | 12-9-12 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 10/17 | 21/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $276,750.00 | York | 1584m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:36.77 | 9-8-10 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/08/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $212,760.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 1:27.92 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/27 | 19/06/2025 | 62 | HCP 3U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 1:23.90 | 18-18-8 | 23 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/14 | 18/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 1:36.22 | 12-10-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/22 | 29/03/2025 | 43 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:40.09 | 19-11-10 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 57kg | 1:26.81 | 10-11-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 59kg | 1:42.01 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len Wolverhampton November 25 over 1400m defeating Serengeti carrying 57kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track November 3 over 1400m, a neck behind Chancellor with 56kg at $3. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 57kg | 1:26.85 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 03/11/2025 | 68 | HCP 3U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Edward Greatrex | 56kg | 1:24.25 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/08/2025 | 340 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:24.96 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.53 |
| 6/6 | 21/09/2024 | 22 | G2 OPEN 2 | $196,380.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Heavy | David Probert | 58.5kg | 1:13.89 | 2-1-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $19,400.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | David Probert | 59kg | 1:12.84 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.73 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months in a small field at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kingdom Come carrying 59.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran last of 30 at Ascot on June 19 over 1600m, 24 len behind Arabian Story carrying 58.5kg at $51. Will need this run.
Last Starts 21 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 | 25/02/2026 | 164 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jack Callan | 59.5kg | 1:25.72 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 12/16 | 14/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $119,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good Soft | Luke Morris | 60kg | 1:24.62 | 1-3-12 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | HCP APP 3U | $46,130.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:31.22 | 5-6-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 1643m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:41.66 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 10/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:38.32 | 11-9-5 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 30/30 | 19/06/2025 | 42 | HCP C 3 | $221,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Neil Callan | 58.5kg | 1:38.80 | 3-18-30 | 19 |
| 24.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2025 | 194 | HCP 3 | $81,670.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good | Neil Callan | 59kg | 1:35.82 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2024 | 43 | G3 OPEN C 2 | $99,820.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Heavy | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:33.24 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/09/2024 | 50 | LR OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:24.89 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/07/2024 | 21 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:27.90 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $18,360.00 | Yarmouth | 1210m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:13.60 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on February 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Apiarist carrying 57kg at $29. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on February 14 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Heathcliff carrying 52.5kg at $9. Prefer to see him back in form.
Last Starts 19 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 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 1:36.43 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $57,750.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 52.5kg | 1:23.26 | 4-7-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 55.5kg | 1:11.52 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:24.11 | 7-8-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:10.87 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 191 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:10.26 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Brighton | 1399m | Good | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:21.99 | 3-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/13 | 21/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:24.66 | 11-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:25.18 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:11.00 | 11-11-10 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 10-10-9 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |