16:37 Kempton

Monday 2 March 2026

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Sri Lanka Wonder Of Asia Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 16:37 | Winning time: 2m 32.50s

(9)

Charging Thunder⁸⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: Mason Paetel⁽⁵⁾| T: James Owen| OR: 95| D

50/1

Boasts a solid AW record but only sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell over 16f (9/1) on return to this sphere (fit from hurdling) December. Others preferred back down in trip.

Form: 032106-

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(6)

Dramatic Star⁹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas| OR: 94| BF| D

9/4

Dual winner at 3 yrs and went very close in a couple of handicaps last year, including at Southwell when last seen in November, unlucky not to win after meeting trouble. Remains of firm interest.

Form: 1/62942-

(1)

Nolton Cross⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Joe Leavy| T: H Palmer| OR: 92| D

11/1

Defied a near 2-year absence when just holding on at Wolverhampton handicap (12/1) last month, proving all his ability is intact. Backed that up when fourth at Lingfield 9 days ago but this third quick run after a long absence is a slight concern.

Form: 1464/14

(3)

Parlando⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Loughnane| T: Ian Williams| OR: 90

9/2

Back to form when ready winner at Chelmsford in December and has little trouble defying a penalty at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day. Conceded first run when second at Newcastle following month and latest effort overseas can be forgiven. Remains of interest back in the U.K.

Form: 98511-2

(5)

Whitcombe Rockstar^t,v³³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 88| C

11/2

Confirmed previous promise when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (11f) 33 days ago, extending his fine course record to 6-11. Did well to come from off the pace that day and remains unexposed at this sort of trip.

Form: 6364-51

(4)

Spanish Voice^t¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: A M Balding| OR: 85

2/1

Won last 2 starts in novice company, having a smart type behind him at Newmarket in April before defying very skinny odds with plenty in hand at Lingfield over 10f (1/9F) after 10 months off 18 days ago. Unexposed 4-y-o who is open to further improvement now handicapping.

Form: 3/1-1

(7)

Great Bedwyn⁷⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 84| D

18/1

Second over C&D in September but not in same form since, sixth of 7 in a handicap at Lingfield (15/2) when last seen in December.

Form: 452856-

(8)

Legendary Day²⁰⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: S D Bowen| T: F Brennan| OR: 81| D

200/1

Caused a 66/1 shock at Lingfield (2m) a year ago but failed to back that up since. Off 7 months.

Form: 57/1775-

(2)

Son Of Man¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Connor Planas⁽³⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 80

20/1

Hasn't won in 21 starts (since debut) but has placed regularly this winter, including when third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (15/2) 12 days ago, beaten only by a couple at the top of their game. This harder.

Form: 0342-33

Forecasts

Spanish Voice (2/1), Dramatic Star (9/4), Parlando (9/2), Whitcombe Rockstar (11/2), Nolton Cross (11/1), Great Bedwyn (18/1), Son Of Man (20/1), Charging Thunder (50/1), Legendary Day (200/1)

DRAMATIC STAR didn't get much luck last year, including when just failing at Southwell in November, and he's evidently well-enough treated to be winning races such as this. Spanish Voice's opening mark is potentially a handy one on his Newmarket form and this unexposed 4-y-o is an obvious threat, while Whitcombe Rockstar did well to bag another win here 33 days ago.