Kempton Park Race 5 - Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap
STRAIGHT A (2) hasn't been going badly for a while now. Only beaten 0.75L when fourth at Newcastle in a 1400m contest last month. Could be better suited by this test and rates a major contender. ME TARZAN (1) is without a win since December but will find this a more realistic test than the latest assignment. Warrants respect despite his weight burden. TATTIE BOGLE (4) was not disgraced at Southwell two weeks ago and he might get an easy time on the front end. May prove hard to catch. LUNANOVA (5) left her previous stable and perhaps the market is the best guide on yard debut with the tongue tie removed.

Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on March 20 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Royal Jet with 58kg at $6. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on January 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Party Bear with 56kg at $5. He should be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 10 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 | 20/03/2026 | 48 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 58kg | 1:24.19 | 2-2-2-1-1-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 56kg | 1:24.07 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 56.5kg | 1:22.92 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 56kg | 1:24.58 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2025 | 60 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 58kg | 1:24.04 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:27.56 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Wood | 61.5kg | 1:25.31 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 1:30.21 | 2-3-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:26.18 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | George Wood | 60kg | 1:25.34 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Soft | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:34.88 | 5-6-8 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on February 6 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Flowstate carrying 61kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 7 at Chelmsford on January 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lexington Jet with 60kg at $8. Sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 52 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 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 1:25.45 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 1:38.86 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:29.27 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 6/12 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61.5kg | 1:28.87 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 62.5kg | 1:27.77 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
| 5/9 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61.5kg | 1:42.91 | 4-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/10/2025 | 154 | HCP 3U | $23,370.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Alistair Rawlinson | 57kg | 1:48.87 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/05/2025 | 33 | HCP APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Kyle Mchugh | 61kg | 1:39.44 | 6-6-9 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1657m | Good Firm | Alistair Rawlinson | 60kg | 1:45.27 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:26.87 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/03/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:28.25 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Wolverhampton January 23 over 1700m, 8 len behind Eupator with 62kg at $26. On debut fifth of 11 at Great Yarmouth July 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kaleido carrying 60.5kg at $9. Others offer more appeal.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 62kg | 1:49.42 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/01/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:24.58 | 1-2-8 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/12/2025 | 17 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:39.11 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:13.64 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 60kg | 1:29.65 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2025 | 17 | NOV 3U | $13,280.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:29.29 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2025 | 18 | APP NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:13.99 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2025 | 12 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 59kg | 1:14.35 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:15.06 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:23.33 | 6-4-5 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on March 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Camera Shy with 60.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on April 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Vocal Legend with 60.5kg at $29. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/03/2026 | 149 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:26.72 | 1-2-3-3-3-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:29.64 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Joe Fanning | 59kg | 1:25.95 | 5-4-7 | 14 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:27.33 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Brighton | 1399m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 60kg | 1:22.32 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Jack Callan | 53kg | 1:27.94 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 1442m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 1:31.75 | 1-2-8 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | 1:11.24 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 52.5kg | 1:36.48 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 14/14 | 14/05/2025 | 4 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 53.5kg | 1:26.14 | 1-1-14 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $46,130.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 60kg | 1:21.92 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Brighton October 16 over 1600m, 14 len behind Oj Lifestyle carrying 56.5kg at $7. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Lingfield All Weather March 5 2025 over 1600m, 15 len behind Lightening Mann carrying 53kg at $7. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 16/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Elizabeth Gale | 56.5kg | 1:33.72 | 7-9-9 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:35.16 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | 1:35.52 | 5-5-9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:42.01 | 7-5-6 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | 1:36.02 | 7-2-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:39.23 | 10-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/14 | 06/08/2025 | 36 | OPEN 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:35.70 | 6-6-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2025 | 29 | HCP APP 3 | $13,580.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 55kg | 1:35.76 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/06/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 1606m | Good | Jack Dace | 57kg | 1:36.71 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:26.32 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 09/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jack Dace | 57kg | 1:26.98 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 15 at Galway October 27 over 1408m, in the wet; 85 len behind Perry Mason with 64.5kg at $15. First up last campaign 12th of 15 at Galway September 9 over 1408m, soft track; 13 len behind On A Session with 59.5kg at $23. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 27/10/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $21,100.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Leigh Roche | 64.5kg | 1:36.43 | - | 11 |
| 85.8L | $15.00 |
| 12/15 | 09/09/2025 | 134 | HCP 4U | $22,340.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Leigh Roche | 59.5kg | 1:31.98 | - | 16 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/04/2025 | 75 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good | Joe Fanning | 55.5kg | 1:28.69 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:27.05 | 8-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2025 | 101 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:32.28 | 9-9-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 17/24 | 22/10/2024 | 69 | HCP 3U | $36,360.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Daniel Sheehy | 57.5kg | 1:30.37 | - | 15 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Heavy | David Probert | 56kg | 1:48.98 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 6/17 | 10/07/2024 | 80 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Daniel Sheehy | 54kg | 1:28.47 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 14/14 | 21/04/2024 | 200 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | Mikey Sheehy | 61kg | 1:17.77 | - | 15 |
| 27.0L | $201.00 |
| 11/18 | 04/10/2023 | 11 | SELL MDN 2 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1106m | Y | Mikey Sheehy | 57kg | 1:13.49 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/09/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $28,620.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Mikey Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:16.67 | - | 8 |
| 16.0L | $151.00 |