17:00 Kempton

Wednesday 8 January 2025

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Industry Leading In-Play Markets At Unibet Classified Stakes

Off time: 17:00 | Winning time: 2m 28.32s

(4)

Crazy Maisie⁶⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Dace⁽⁷⁾| T: M R Hoad| OR: 47

25/1

Dual AW winner but recent Flat efforts disappointing. Didn't achieve much when a remote last of 3 on hurdle debut when last seen in November.

Form: 749890-

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(8)

Galactic Glow^p⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Taylor Fisher⁽³⁾| T: J Tickle| OR: 48

18/1

Has struggled over hurdles in recent months and it remains to be seen whether a return to the Flat sparks a revival.

Form: 525486-

(6)

Iftikhaar^p⁷⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: S M Levey| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 46

15/2

Remains a maiden after 23 runs. 28/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 79 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 333849-

(3)

James Park Woods¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 9-9| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 45

16/1

Two wins from 42 starts. Latest win at Brighton (1m) in September. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 80/1) 13 days ago. Bounce back needed.

Form: 421879-

(5)

Largo Bay⁹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: William Carson| T: M Madgwick| OR: 50| C

15/8

Course winner. 12/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Brighton when last seen in October. Big player if fully primed after 3 months off.

Form: 383755-

(1)

Disquietude⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Shepherd| T: J Butler| OR: 45

17/2

First form when 50/1 second in 9.5f Wolverhampton classified event 4 days ago. That gives her something to build on. Respected.

Form: 00788-2

(11)

Lady Birdie^t⁶²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Hayley Turner| T: A M Balding| OR: 45

16/1

Modest maiden. 18/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 62 days ago.

Form: 335366-

(9)

Muy Barato⁸⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Paddy Bradley| T: S Dow| OR: 50

10/1

Unreliable type. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (1m, 28/1) 89 days ago. Significantly up in trip.

Form: R07/300-

(10)

Shy Nala⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: G G Margarson| OR: 40

18/1

Poor form. 33/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 48 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Makes polytrack debut.

Form: 087436-

(2)

Sneaky Blinder^p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: R Stephens| OR: 49

10/3

Modest performer who was successful on turf at Salisbury last summer. Never a threat when seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m, 11/1) 12 days ago but more than capable in this grade if on a going day.

Form: 247057-

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(7)

Gentle Fire⁸

Weight: 9-9| Age: 9

T: A W Carroll J: Jack Doughty

Forecasts

Largo Bay (15/8), Sneaky Blinder (10/3), Gentle Fire (7/1), Iftikhaar (15/2), Disquietude (17/2), Muy Barato (10/1), James Park Woods (16/1), Lady Birdie (16/1), Galactic Glow (18/1), Shy Nala (18/1), Crazy Maisie (25/1)

LARGO BAY started 2024 with a win and may be able to repeat the feat in 2025. The way Disquietude finished off for second at Wolverhampton on Saturday suggests this step back up in trip could suit and she's feared most. Gentle Fire could also have a part to play if first-time cheekpieces help her to recapture the form she showed when runner-up at Wolverhampton last spring.