19:40 Kempton 25 Feb 2026
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GBBPlus Race | Class 4 | 3YO only
Winner £6,281 - 5 declared to run
Standard to slow (AW - Polytrack)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 8.4° - 16.7°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 5.9 mph S
Last Update: 24/02/2026 17:00x
Bookies best price percentage = 111.82%
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Run of race, ran to form landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts on GS and AW; been gelded and bred to be effective over these sorts of trips and more to come.
He has won three times at 1m including 2 wins on the all-weather. A winner at 5-2 at Newcastle over 1m on his latest outing in November last year, beating Likeness by 1 1/2l.
Run of race, ran to form landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts on GS and AW; been gelded and bred to be effective over these sorts of trips and more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Flat (AW) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Hart | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| T | C Johnston | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
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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
Yard won this last year; the step up in trip suited and she showed a good attitude when winning a maiden here by 2l, going away a bit. Top course trainer; suited by 11f and may get further; big, very likeable filly with more to come.
A winner at 7-2 over this course and distance on her latest outing last month, beating Distorted Truth by 1 3/4l.
Yard won this last year; the step up in trip suited and she showed a good attitude when winning a maiden here by 2l, going away a bit. Top course trainer; suited by 11f and may get further; big, very likeable filly with more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Flat (AW) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Hutchinson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A M Balding | 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
Caught too far back and finished very well when beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time. Visor first time; suited by 9/10f; big, strong, attractive gelding who is progressing and could rate more highly.
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Crockham Heath when second of 7 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Caught too far back and finished very well when beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time. Visor first time; suited by 9/10f; big, strong, attractive gelding who is progressing and could rate more highly.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & V) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Visor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Havlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S & E Crisford | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 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
Came clear with second and back to best when winning a maiden here by a short-head last time; effective at 8-11f, acts on GF and AW; scopey gelding, more to come.
A winner at 7-1 over this course and distance on his latest outing last month, beating New Bay Star by a short head.
Came clear with second and back to best when winning a maiden here by a short-head last time; effective at 8-11f, acts on GF and AW; scopey gelding, more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Davies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | S & E Crisford | 5 | 1 | 3 | 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
Back to debut level beaten 7 1/2l in a maiden at Newmarket last time; tongue-tie first time; effective at 8f on sound surface; looks a middle-distance prospect and has been gelded.
Placed once in three starts. Finished 8l behind Maltese Cross when sixth of 7 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) in September last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Back to debut level beaten 7 1/2l in a maiden at Newmarket last time; tongue-tie first time; effective at 8f on sound surface; looks a middle-distance prospect and has been gelded.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Cosgrave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | James Owen | 3 | 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
All of these have claims, but none more so than HELGA. Andrew Balding's filly took a big step forward when winning over C&D on just her second start and that effort suggests that an opening mark of 77 should be workable. Only In Manila also won over this track and trip on his latest outing and he has to be noted on his handicap bow. Parisian Scholar is the pick of the remainder.
Expert View Verdict
All five of these can be given a chance and it's a tricky race to call. Parisian Scholar has already achieved a fair bit despite having yet to race beyond 8f - he's bred to relish middle-distances. He's also been gelded, so there's surely more to come, but the same can be said of MOMENT OF LIGHT. He showed promise in three qualifying runs last year and has been gelded since his last run, while he also gets a first-time tongue-tie. He's surely better than an opening mark of 72. Toastmaster shaped as though a trip like this would suit last time and is considered also.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Standard | 6 | Tuscan Star | 1 | 3 | 9 6 | 80 | 9-11 | 12 days | A M Balding (43 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 13/ 8 | 2:22.78 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 2f 219y | 2:15.65 |