18:30 Kempton 06 May 2026
Bet 20 Get 20 With Unibet Handicap
Class 5 | 3YO only
Winner £4,187 - 9 run
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Blues And Royals
- W/O
- W/O Blues And Royals And Victory Ace
- Insure 3 Places
- Insure 2 Places
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- Finish Exactly 3rd
- Top 4 Finish
- W/O Blues And Royals And High Approval
- W/O Victory Ace
- W/O Chapmans Peak
- W/O Blues And Royals And Chapmans Peak
- Not To Win
Scored by a length off a 5lb lower mark here penultimate start; ran to form second beaten 2 1/4l off 73 last time, 2lb higher here; stays 1m, acts on good to soft, AW; small, looks to have found level and should remain competitive.
A winner at 1m on polytrack. Beaten 2 1/4l by Suddenly I See when second of 10 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) last month.
Scored by a length off a 5lb lower mark here penultimate start; ran to form second beaten 2 1/4l off 73 last time, 2lb higher here; stays 1m, acts on good to soft, AW; small, looks to have found level and should remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Saffie Osborne | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M L W Bell | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Better effort than bare result beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newmarket last time; wide draw; looks effective 6f/7f, could get a mile, acts on sound surface; sire's progeny tend to gameness, could bounce back upped in trip again.
Placed in three of six starts. Finished 2l behind Startled when sixth of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month.
Better effort than bare result beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newmarket last time; wide draw; looks effective 6f/7f, could get a mile, acts on sound surface; sire's progeny tend to gameness, could bounce back upped in trip again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Vigors | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Al Jehani | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Back to form returned to a mile beaten 2l off this mark here last time; effective 7f/8f on AW, improving; showed useful form in novices, looks capable off the same mark as handicap debut last time.
Placed twice in four starts. Third of 6 behind Art Gallery beaten 1 1/2l at 9-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance in March.
Back to form returned to a mile beaten 2l off this mark here last time; effective 7f/8f on AW, improving; showed useful form in novices, looks capable off the same mark as handicap debut last time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Hollie Doyle | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Dr R Newland & J Insole | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Stark improvement on previous efforts landing a handicap by a short-head off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; wide draw; stays 7f, might get a mile, acts on AW ; big, still unfurnished colt, could have more to come .
A winner at 8-1 at Lingfield over 7f on his latest outing last month, beating Mighty Vega by a short head.
Stark improvement on previous efforts landing a handicap by a short-head off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; wide draw; stays 7f, might get a mile, acts on AW ; big, still unfurnished colt, could have more to come .
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Flat (AW) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lewis Edmunds | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Butler | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form down the field in a handicap at Bath most recent; bred for a mile, but might not have seen the trip entirely when attempting first time latest, acts on AW; needs to prove stamina.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Silver State when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Bath over 1m (good to soft) last month.
Below form down the field in a handicap at Bath most recent; bred for a mile, but might not have seen the trip entirely when attempting first time latest, acts on AW; needs to prove stamina.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joe Leavy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Hannon | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form well beaten in a handicap at Bath latest; in good form prior, completing a double at this track; effective at 8f, acts best on AW; this higher mark asks more and needs to bounce back.
Successful at 7f and 1m on polytrack. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Silver State when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Bath over 1m (good to soft) last month.
Below form well beaten in a handicap at Bath latest; in good form prior, completing a double at this track; effective at 8f, acts best on AW; this higher mark asks more and needs to bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P J McDonald | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | E A L Dunlop | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Better than bare result beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Doncaster last time; effective 7/8f on a sound surface; on an attractive mark and should go well again.
A winner at 1m on polytrack. Finished 2 3/4l behind Silver State when fourth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Better than bare result beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Doncaster last time; effective 7/8f on a sound surface; on an attractive mark and should go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Flat (AW) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Havlin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S P C Woods | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Bit below form 6 1/4l third in a handicap at Bath most recent run; effective up to 8f, acts on good to soft; type with still more to offer now handicapping.
A winner at 1m. Third of 11 behind Silver State beaten 6l at 17-2 on her latest outing at Bath over 1m (good to soft) last month.
Bit below form 6 1/4l third in a handicap at Bath most recent run; effective up to 8f, acts on good to soft; type with still more to offer now handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charles Bishop | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | Eve Johnson Houghton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Career effort when second beaten 5 1/2l on handicap debut at Lingfield latest; stays 8f, acts on AW; needs more still, but can go well again off the same mark.
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 6l by Wild Thoughts when second of 6 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m last month.
Career effort when second beaten 5 1/2l on handicap debut at Lingfield latest; stays 8f, acts on AW; needs more still, but can go well again off the same mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Cosgrave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J R Boyle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Cases can be made for all of these, but the vote goes to HIGH APPROVAL. The son of Mehmas was only beaten two lengths when sixth on his return over 7f at Newmarket last month and this further step up in trip may bring about more improvement. Melody De Vega has to be noted after her third over C&D last time, while Blues And Royals and Trio are others to note.
Expert View Verdict
BLUES AND ROYALS has been holding his form well and, despite edging up the weights, looks capable of remaining competitive under a positive booking of the in-form Saffie Osborne. Melody De Vega returned to form over this trip last time and, with further progress possible, could be ready to take another step forward. Chapman’s Peak is better than his latest effort and, back at a track where he has already thrived, completing a recent double, is not dismissed.
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Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Div 1) | Standard | 10 | Yuvraaj | 3 | 3 | 9 4 | 70 | 367-8 | 94 days | M Botti (85 miles) | Marco Ghiani | 20/ 1 | 1:38.98 |
| 2025 (Div 2) | Standard | 9 | Orchard | 4 | 3 | 9 5 | 70 | 06448-2 | 20 days | W J Greatrex (47 miles) | Charles Bishop | 13/ 8 | 1:39.96 |
| 2024 | Standard | 8 | Mr Baloo | 7 | 3 | 9 8 | 81 | 9113-14 | 8 days | R Hannon (66 miles) | Joe Leavy | 7/ 1 | 1:39.37 |