Kempton
Today, FlatClass 61m3fSlow
Verdict
Verdict
OMAN cast aside a series of disappointing runs when finishing strongly for second at Wolverhampton and with this step up in trip expected to suit, he looks ready to strike. Uzincso boasts seven course wins and can bounce back after a below-par effort under a penalty 40 days ago. Fram Castle, successful here in June, completes the shortlist.
Oman
Uzincso
Fram Castle
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
13. Electric BassJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Roger TealF: 0-6328232- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictRunner-up in three handicaps since April, most recently finishing second of 14 at Windsor (4/1) 56 days ago when making the running before being headed close home. A first success may not be far away on that evidence.
6. ChambersJ: Sean LeveyT: Faye BramleyF: 44-6404- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictHas shown fair form in handicaps without threatening to win, finishing fourth of 15 in handicap at Nottingham on heavy ground (13/2) 11 days ago wearing first-time cheekpieces and tongue strap.
2. Damascus SteelJ: Darragh KeenanT: Denis QuinnF: 84928687- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictUnreliable type. C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. First run since leaving Ed Dunlop when below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newbury (12f, heavy, 28/1) 9 days ago. Visor back on.- 10. Fram CastleJ: John EganT: Dominic Ffrench DavisF: 30125276
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictWinner over 2m here in June and two subsequent runner-up efforts. Finished sixth of 13 in a Brighton handicap (16/1) 18 days ago, running without headgear after 8 weeks off. Back up in trip and returning to the all-weather track where he's been successful. 
7. Grey PhoenixJ: Elizabeth GaleT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleF: 4-444460- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictBest effort when fourth at Kempton in September. Finished last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7/1) 11 days ago, dwelt and raced freely.- 3. UzincsoJ: Neil CallanT: John ButlerF: 603-72419
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictSeven-time course winner, latest of them in September. Ninth of 14 in handicap (7/2) at this course (11f) 40 days ago, hampered. Given a short break and merits consideration. 
9. Ricardo PhillipsJ: Nicola CurrieT: Henry CandyF: 754-35219- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictWon a handicap at Leicester (4/1) in July but finished last of 9 in handicap at Brighton (9/2) 49 days ago, possibly unsuited by soft ground. Needs to bounce back from that effort returned to the AW.
5. PhotonJ: Paddy BradleyT: Roger TealF: 2497-5746- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictRan respectably when fourth at Wolverhampton (13/2) before finishing sixth of 10 at this C&D (18/1) 19 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces in quest to break maiden status.
12. MaywedanceJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Alice HaynesF: 74346500- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictFair performer over staying trips, finished eleventh of 12 in 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton (25/1) 28 days ago running below form. Hood removed back up in trip.
4. PysankaJ: Edward GreatrexT: Mark LoughnaneF: 85671258- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFive-time winner who finished eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (10/1) 14 days ago, running no sort of race. May have needed that so better expected now.
14. Buck BarrowJ: Joe LeavyT: Adrian WintleF: 52518230- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictWon a 10f handicap at Ffos Las in June. Tenth of 12 in 13f Bath handicap (11/1) 34 days ago when pushed along but making no impression.
11. Soldiers ChorusJ: Pat CosgraveT: David MenuisierF: 9059- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictModest form in four starts, ninth of 10 at Epsom (11/1), folding tamely. May improve back on AW.
8. Koko BlueJ: Robert HavlinT: William Muir & Chris GrassickF: U488-600- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictFinished last of 12 in handicap over 1m here 21 days ago when possibly needing the run after 5 months off. Wears first-time cheekpieces for significant step up in trip and others more convincing.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 1. OmanJ: William CarsonT: Tony CarrollF: 7-6868092
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
Verdict25/1, shaped well when second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Significantly back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously down in grade.