18:00 Kempton
Wednesday 1 April 2026
All17:3018:0018:3019:0019:3020:0020:30
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- 4YO plus  |  Class 5  |  1m  |  9 Runners  |  Polytrack
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Losing run stretches back to 2023 but made the frame all 4 appearances last year, finishing a respectable second of 9 in handicap at Epsom when last seen in September. Cheekpieces back on and likely to be in the mix if he puts his best foot forward back on the all-weather.
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C&D novice winner on second of his 2 starts for Roger Varian in 2022. Clearly had his share of problems since, limited to just 2 subsequent starts, firstly well held in a handicap here on sole run for Gordon Treacy and again nearer last than first (also at this course) on debut for present yard.
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Very good second of 7 in 1m Chelmsford handicap 25 days ago, keeping on close home and failing by a whisker. Big player off the same mark.
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Yet to add to 2-y-o Wolverhampton maiden success but nearly bucked that trend when nailed in the shadow of the post in a C&D handicap 35 days ago. Remains on a workable mark up 2 lb and he's a plausible each-way candidate.
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Resumed winning ways over 7f here on return from a break in January. Good sixth of 13 in handicap back at this course 14 days ago and not without each-way hope off a 1 lb lower mark.
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Returned to form with a very good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) recently. Just 2 lb higher than when scoring here spring and he's appealing with Rossa Ryan in the hot seat.
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Trailed in last of 10 in 1¼m Lingfield handicap when last seen in January and looks set for another struggle.
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Placed in back-to-back 1¼m Lingfield handicaps in January/February and a line can be drawn through his latest effort there. Place possibilities off this mark but remains with just the 1 win to his name from 17 appearances.
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Resumed winning ways at Lingfield (1m) in November and shouldn't be judged too harshly on his effort over the same C&D a month later. Has acquitted himself well both previous visits here and should be in the mix if raring to go following a break.
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Forecasts
Penfolds Grange (3/1), Nordic Norm (4/1), Magical Merlin (9/2), Chico Dulce (13/2), Havana Touch (13/2), Billy Mill (10/1), Caph Star (12/1), Beta Reader (12/1), King Of Charm (20/1)
Having returned to form at Wolverhampton recently HAVANA TOUCH shades preference in this competitive heat with Rossa Ryan doing the steering. Nordic Norm also went close on his latest start and should be on the premises once more, while Magical Merlin and Chico Dulce can both have a say, too, provided if they're ready to roll following breaks.
Prize Money
1st: £4,187.002nd: £1,965.003rd: £982.004th: £491.005th: £245.00
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