Kempton Park Race 5 - Brooke Handicap
Penultimate start Wolverhampton winner THE DARK BARON (7) remains in good form after a 1L third at Bath to make it two wins and six placed displays from his last eight attempts with Laura Coughlan aboard. Major player back in this code. VALENTINE BOY (8) concluded last campaign with a 1.25L maiden victory under Jack Dace at this circuit. Improved second-up to place at the track in latest. Shortlist. GREY SOUL (5) got off the mark at huge odds when concluding last season gaining an easy 2L win at Newcastle. Now with Dan Horsford and market could prove instructive first-up. INFLUENTIAL (3) cannot be ruled out racing for the in-form Roger Varian yard.

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 53-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Chelmsford on March 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Tonal with 60kg at $17. The race before that 9th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on February 27 over 2000m, 6 len behind Regal Ulixes carrying 51.5kg at $67. Prefer others.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | 1:38.40 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/02/2026 | 43 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 51.5kg | 2:03.29 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | 90 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Thomas Greatrex | 63kg | 2:06.66 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Soft | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 1:43.71 | 2-3-9 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $43,560.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Soft | David Allan | 59kg | 1:58.97 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/14 | 11/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 2:35.15 | 3-3-11 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $47,190.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | David Allan | 61.5kg | 1:55.00 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 24/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Soft | David Allan | 56kg | 2:09.99 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Musselburgh | 1799m | Good | David Allan | 63kg | 1:49.99 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/06/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2112m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 56kg | 2:13.63 | 1-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1842m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 2:00.21 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: T P Queally
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Doncaster October 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Lir Speciale carrying 60.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at this track May 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Brize Norton carrying 59kg at $9. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 25/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Heavy | Tom Queally | 60.5kg | 1:32.12 | 11-10-14 | 15 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/17 | 03/10/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 3U | $28,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Jude Fernandes | 67.5kg | 1:30.59 | 13-13-6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $30,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | David Egan | 56kg | 1:29.68 | 5-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:29.48 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Brighton | 1399m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 61.5kg | 1:22.32 | 6-4-7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 59kg | 1:25.02 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 05/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN MDN 3 | $18,820.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | 1:10.87 | 8-10-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 21/05/2025 | 168 | OPEN NOV 34 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Tom Queally | 59kg | 1:24.86 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/12/2024 | 40 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 61kg | 1:23.84 | 12-12-4 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/13 | 25/10/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Heavy | Tom Queally | 60.5kg | 1:26.87 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/10/2024 | 30 | WFA NOV 2 | $27,680.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Heavy | Tom Queally | 58kg | 1:17.88 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at Nottingham on April 18 over 1700m, 7 len behind Highland Olly carrying 61kg at $4.30. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on October 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sacred Fire carrying 59kg at $3.80. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | 196 | HCP 4U | $17,700.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:46.46 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/3 | 04/10/2025 | 16 | APP NOV 3U | $13,580.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:48.12 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 18/09/2025 | 140 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:47.60 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 01/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 58.5kg | 1:38.67 | 10-8-5 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run second last of 11 at Great Yarmouth on April 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Philanthropist carrying 59kg at $10. At only start last preparation faded in the straight second last of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on October 17 over 1600m, 10 len behind Mr Mistoffelees with 61kg at $8. Rates highly and should do much better.
Last Starts 13 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 | 21/04/2026 | 186 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:23.14 | - | 12 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2025 | 85 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:39.04 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 43 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 60kg | 2:20.64 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 11/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:37.55 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 12/13 | 16/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $110,700.00 | York | 2062m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 54.5kg | 2:11.66 | 5-12-12 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/05/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 64.5kg | 1:38.67 | 12-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $201.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2025 | 284 | NOV 3U | $13,280.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Aidan Keeley | 64.5kg | 1:44.05 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/07/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $13,250.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:40.57 | 6-4-6 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 2 len Newcastle All Weather October 21 over 1600m defeating Runninsonofagun with 60.5kg at $4.30. On debut fifth of 9 at this track May 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fort Campbell with 55.5kg at $15. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:42.78 | 6-7-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 6/14 | 08/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 1:38.51 | 11-8-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2025 | 47 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Aidan Keeley | 61kg | 1:41.18 | 11-11-8 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Soft | Zacharia Clarke | 57kg | 1:15.40 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2025 | 30 | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Zacharia Clarke | 59kg | 1:29.33 | 4-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Zacharia Clarke | 55.5kg | 1:27.12 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Joey Haynes
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Wolverhampton on March 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Farasi Lane with 60.5kg at $51. The run before that 9th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 24 over 1600m, 16 len behind Mr Nugget with 61kg at $9.50. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 31/03/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 60.5kg | 1:27.87 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/02/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 61kg | 1:40.96 | - | 10 |
| 16.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 58.5kg | 1:49.47 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/12/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 60.5kg | 1:48.20 | 8-11-10 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | SELL 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 62.5kg | 1:42.14 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/13 | 03/10/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 62.5kg | 1:40.70 | 13-13-6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 59.5kg | 1:39.46 | 13-12-11 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2025 | 10 | CLM 3U | $36,300.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good Firm | Ashley Lewis | 54.5kg | 1:32.43 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Tom Queally | 71.5kg | 3:54.15 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Tom Queally | 59.5kg | 1:39.01 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/15 | 01/06/2025 | 44 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 60kg | 1:37.14 | 8-10-6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Laura Coughlan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Bath on April 5 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Law Supreme carrying 55.5kg at $9. The start before that won by a nose at Wolverhampton March 3 over 1400m defeating Al Hofzan with 57.5kg at $4.50. Racing well and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/04/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Laura Coughlan | 55.5kg | 1:41.60 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/03/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Laura Coughlan | 57.5kg | 1:28.99 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Laura Coughlan | 57kg | 2:00.49 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $17,810.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Laura Coughlan | 58.5kg | 1:51.00 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Ben Ffrench Davis | 57kg | 1:49.71 | 5-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Laura Coughlan | 58.5kg | 1:39.58 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/12/2025 | 37 | HCP 3 | $11,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Laura Coughlan | 59kg | 1:59.98 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/13 | 25/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Laura Coughlan | 56.5kg | 1:59.23 | 2-1-1 | 13 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good Soft | Laura Coughlan | 56kg | 2:34.15 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/12 | 14/09/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $12,180.00 | Bath | 2045m | Good Soft | Laura Coughlan | 57.5kg | 2:13.33 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/13 | 29/08/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good Soft | Laura Coughlan | 50.5kg | 3:12.34 | 4-4-9 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 13 at this track on March 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Final Night carrying 54.5kg at $34. Second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Helm Rock carrying 51.5kg at $41. Shaping up nicely and can go on with it.
Last Starts 28 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 | 06/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Dace | 51.5kg | 1:38.96 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/03/2026 | 135 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Dace | 54.5kg | 1:39.99 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/11/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Dace | 59kg | 1:40.37 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 56.5kg | 1:33.72 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2025 | 27 | HCP APP 3 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Aidan Keeley | 53.5kg | 1:36.93 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/08/2025 | 22 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Aidan Keeley | 59kg | 1:24.96 | 7-8-6 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2025 | 24 | APP MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 57kg | 1:11.20 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/07/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 56kg | 1:27.26 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |