Kempton Park Racecard - Monday 19th December

1. FORM

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions. Look out for Letters: C = Has won at this course

= Has won over this distance

= Has won over this distance at this course BF = Was a beaten favourite Select your horse Note their name and saddlecloth number. Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

win’ is for your horse to come first.

is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

EXPERT VIEW

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FREE LOVIN’ (GB) (-)

Br B f Roaring Lion (USA) - Hippy Hippy Shake

O Helena Springfield Ltd

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8-13 (9)

Robert Havlin J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 24 Roaring Lion filly Half-sister to useful 1m/8.3f winner Twist ‘N’ Shake. Top yard have had a couple of impressive winning newcomers in recent weeks. TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 IT’S MARVELLOUS (GB) (-)

Br Ch f Intello (GER) - One So Marvellous

O Helena Springfield Ltd

8-13 (5)

David Probert J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 14. Closely related to useful 1m-9.5f winner Genius Boy and half-sister to winner up to 1 1/4m Coquet. Dam 1 1/4m winner. 1 of 2 newcomers for stable. Betting should unearth some clues. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 RED BIRD (IRE) (44) 50

Br Ch f Australia - Tissiak (IRE)

8-13 (10)

Clifford Lee J

Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T B Rockhart Trading Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 7 at Chelmsford City (10f) 44 days ago. Has lots of work to do.

O Mr C. H. McGhie

12 SCENIC (FR) (31) 04

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8-13 (2)

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Ghalyah Saffie Osborne J

O David Ward Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited ABM Catering Facilities Management S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, fourth of 14 over C&D 31 days ago, shaping well. Could be a useful prospect for handicaps next year TFRHHHII BHA-

13 STORM VALLEY (GB) (-)

8-13 (1)

Br B f Lightning Spear - Hidden Valley William Cox J

O Kingsclere Racing Club Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary21.LightningSpearfilly Half-sistertowinnerupto1mHiddenSteps.Dam,17fwinner, half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Passing Glance. 1 of 2 newcomers for yard. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 13 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 3. Stewards Note:

PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE: Following its run on 11/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe SCENIC: Following its run on 18/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Tagabawa (GB), 6-1 Wigmore Street (USA), 7-1 Free Lovin’ (GB), 12-1 Albany (GB), Scenic (FR), 20-1 Baileys Khelstar (FR), It’s Marvellous (GB), 25-1 Waipiro (IRE), Storm Valley (GB), 40-1 Pledgeofallegiance (IRE), 66-1 Denis Anthony (IRE), 100-1 Red Bird (IRE), 300-1 James Bradley (GB)

TAGABAWA looked above-average when making a successful debut at Wolverhampton last month and is taken to defy a penalty Wigmore Street and Free Lovin’ head up the newcomers in what could be a useful novice, the betting set to be revealing.

11-2 Rooful

10-1 Ower Starlight

22-1 Paddy

14-1

33-1 Good

This looks competitive but C&D winner ZEALOT shaped well when just failing to get up on debut for Mick Appleby at Southwell 3 days ago and he could be the way to go from a handy draw Comfortable Southwell scorer Approach The City and hat-trick seeking pair Rooful and Measured Moments can also figure despite less-than-ideal draws.

MAWKEB: Following its run on 19/4/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

HAVANA GOLDRUSH: Following its run on 12/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed under pressure. BRAINS: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered in the straight.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Brains (IRE), 13-2 Covert Mission (FR), 15-2 Exciting News (GB), Havana Goldrush (GB), 17-2 Wholelotafun (IRE), 10-1 Mawkeb (USA), 14-1 Lost In Time (GB), Faithful Spirit (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Having attracted support, BRAINS was a lot better than the result at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago, and with blinkers back on, everything looks in place for him to cash on a very handy mark. Covert Mission’s AW record is a good one and he’s likely to bounce back, with Mawkeb another to note back from an absence.

RACE

(IRE), 9-2 Ummsuquaim (USA), 11-2 Nick Vedder (GB), 7-1 Miss Elsa (GB),

(FR), 11-1 First Snowfall (GB), 16-1 Bond Spirit (GB), 22-1 Drill To Dream (GB), 28-1

(GB), 40-1 Broughtons Mission (GB), 66-1 Long Time Comin (GB)

NICK VEDDER’s losing run tempers enthusiasm but he’s been given a chance by the handicapper and, having again caught the eye when third over shorter at Wolverhampton 10 days ago, he could be the way to go partnered by David Probert. Uther Pendragon is thriving at present and is feared, along with Ummsuquaim. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NICK VEDDER 2.UTHER PENDRAGON

PLAY SMARTER

(See Div 1) Visor worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Hot Day (GB), 9-2 Tawtheef (IRE), 5-1 Simply Sin (IRE), 6-1 Damascus Finish (IRE), 15-2 Tinchoo (GB), 12-1 Ciao Adios (IRE), 25-1 Dark Icon (GB), 33-1 Amerighi (IRE), 50-1 Maykir (GB), 66-1 Debbie’s Choice (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

TAWTHEEF ran respectably back on all-weather when sixth at Lingfield last month and that form has generally worked out well, so another bold bid looks on the cards, especially now reunited with Daniel Muscutt, who rode him for his 2 wins. Hot Day ought to be on the premises again, while Tinchoo has possibilities if building on her stable debut.

First Race 12.50 - THE BRITISH EBF FUTURE STAYERS’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (Sire and Dam Restricted Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5940 to the winning horse The second to receive £2788, the third £1394 and the fourth £697 for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, whose SIRE or DAM won a race of a mile and a quarter or over (this includes races in excess of nine furlongs and 110 yards and in excess of 1900m). Enter by noon, December 17th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race 22 entries at £55. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4694; Second £2346; Third £1174; Fourth £586. (Penalty Value £5940) SS

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Second Race 1.20 - THE LADBROKES EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, December 17th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race 11 entries at £35. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373 (Penalty Value £3780) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

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Third Race 1.50 - THE LADBROKES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 26TH & 27TH NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3996 to the winning horse The second to receive £1875, the third £938, the fourth £469 and the fifth £300 for two yrs old only, Rated 0-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 17th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 6lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 5 entries at £37. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3158; Second £1578; Third £790; Fourth £394; Fifth £240. (Penalty Value £3996) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE LADBROKES “WE PLAY TOGETHER” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 59 and 60; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 10lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 20 entries at £32. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 (Penalty Value £3456) SS

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Fifth Race 2.50 - THE LADBROKES FANZONE “YOUR TEAM YOUR GAME” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 13 entries at £32. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 (Penalty Value £3456) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.20 - THE LADBROKES PLAY “1-2-FREE” ON FOOTBALL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2916 to the winning horse The second to receive £1368, the third £684, the fourth £342, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £27 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 11lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 11 entries at £27. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2304; Second £1152; Third £576; Fourth £288; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £2916) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Seventh Race 3.55 - THE LADBROKES PLAY “1-2-FREE” ON FOOTBALL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2916 to the winning horse The second to receive £1368, the third £684, the fourth £342, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £27 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 11lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 10 entries at £27. - Closed December 17th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2304; Second £1152; Third £576; Fourth £288; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 (Penalty Value £2916) SS

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