Kempton
Today, November 6, 2024FlatClass 47f
Verdict
Verdict
The return to a synthetic surface could be just the ticket for SMART HERO, who impressed when opening his account at Southwell on his penultimate start and the return to 7f ought not to inconvenience him now eased in class. Happy Hadeda made light of an 11-month absence when scoring over C&D 47 days ago and she's feared. Under The Twilight and Giant are others to consider, with Newsreader not discounted, either.
Smart Hero
Happy Hadeda
Under The Twilight
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 6. Happy HadedaJ: Hector CrouchT: Hughie MorrisonF: 7210-1
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictLow-mileage 4-y-o who maintained her 100% record at this venue after 11 months off when winning 8-runner C&D handicap 47 days ago, doing especially well having still been last 2f out. Merits respect again up 3 lb. - 5. Smart HeroJ: Neil CallanT: James TateF: 274214
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictWinner at Southwell (6f) in August. 2/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 48 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Feasible to think he could yet have more to offer returned to a synthetic surface. 
9. GiantJ: George WoodT: Richard SpencerF: 2-1326495- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictC&D winner. 10/1, good fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly.
12. NewsreaderJ: Benoit de la SayetteT: Kevin Philippart de FoyF: 7-11098- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictBack-to-back winner of C&D novice contests earlier this year. Failed to progress on turf thereafter but step back in right direction when eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (1m) 35 days ago. Return to this trip likely in his favour.
8. RizgJ: Ross CoakleyT: James OwenF: 240/9907- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictNot long with this yard and stepped up on his effort in the Portland at Doncaster when seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 50/1) 16 days ago, late headway. Stable continue in fine form and he's one to keep an eye on.
3. Top SecretJ: Lewis EdmundsT: William Muir & Chris GrassickF: 2091-7709- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 60
VerdictC&D winner who wasn't disgraced after 7 months off when ninth of 14 in London Mile Final here in September. Entitled to be sharper with that under his belt but he's drawn a little wider than ideal.
11. Mr BalooJ: Alec VoikhanskyT: Richard HannonF: 3-1415947- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in May. 12/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, heavy) 41 days ago, always behind. Given more of a break ahead of this and bounce back not ruled out.
1. Accidental AgentJ: Charles BishopT: Eve Johnson HoughtonF: 05577-889- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictSmart performer in his pomp (winner of the Queen Anne at the 2018 Royal meeting) but losing run stretches back well over 2 years and well below best when ninth of 11 in conditions' stakes at Ascot (1m) 33 days ago. Drawn wider than ideal here and others preferred.- 7. Under The TwilightJ: Harry DaviesT: Michael BlakeF: 51-157696
- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictC&D winner. 12/1, below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. 
10. ReidhJ: Ryan SextonT: Richard FaheyF: 0-3115908- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictLatest win at Galway in July. 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes polytrack debut.
13. Giorgio MJ: Billy LoughnaneT: George BougheyF: 12513499- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictUnreliable type. Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 66/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 32 days ago. Others arrive with more pressing claims.
14. Red MaidsJ: David ProbertT: Mark RimellF: 29688573- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictUnreliable type. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Redcar (1m, heavy) 9 days ago. Others make greater appeal for win purposes with slow starting a concern with her.
4. CompletedJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Paul AttwaterF: 221-52830- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictConfirmed she retains all of her ability after 5 months off when third in a C&D handicap on yard debut in September. However, not in same form having been caught wide in handicap back here last month. Hood on 1st time.
2. Power Over MeJ: Taylor FisherT: Joe Tickle- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1194
VerdictMost progressive as a 4-y-o, winning 5 times at 6f in 2021. Absent since finishing a respectable third in a big-field handicap at Goodwood in July of that year and the betting can provide the best guide on belated return for new stable.- Unnamed Favourite
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