KEMPTON: This detailed response works through all Kempton races chronologically, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses based on the total TimeWise rating provided in the sources.

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4.38 Unibet More Extra Place Races Nursery Handicap (Class 6) 6f(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Espona Bay (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 69)
  2. Lelosaja (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 68)
HorseRecent Form & Comments Summary
Espona BayImproved when finishing second of eight runners on his nursery debut at Chelmsford (6f) in August. He was held up further back than ideal on that occasion. He showed no improvement when running over 7f at Yarmouth five weeks ago and was subsequently gelded. The booking of Oisin Murphy suggests he could produce a bigger effort back at 6f.
LelosajaHas produced three fair efforts in sprint maiden/novice events. Moving back to 6f should favour her, and she has the potential to step forward now she enters handicap company.

Spotlight Verdict:
There are negatives surrounding most of those with previous nursery experience, with Priestess and Dark Mandate drawn wide and American Flight looking tricky off the bridle at Chelmsford last week. Espona Bay did enough on his penultimate start to think he had races in him off his mark but this can go to one of the handicap newcomers. Lelosaja and Solar Invincible (second choice) are interesting but ENTER SANDMAN didn’t run as badly as the distance beaten suggests at Redcar last time and had faced a stiff task on his penultimate start. He could leave that form well behind him this afternoon.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: For 2yo horses.
  • Fate of Favourites: 1233210.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Jamie Osborne 0-1-2.

Assessment of Top Two Chances:

  • Espona Bay:
    • Strengths: Showed ability on nursery debut (6f). Recent gelding operation and return to preferred 6f trip are positives. Jockey booking is strong.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Disappointing run over 7f last time. Needs to recapture earlier promise.
  • Lelosaja:
    • Strengths: Expected suitability for the return to 6f. Open to improvement on handicap debut.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Has only achieved modest efforts in novice company so far.

5.10 Racing TV EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 5) 7f(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Power For Power (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 78)
  2. Get This In (TimeWise Rating: 76)
HorseRecent Form & Comments Summary
Power For PowerFinished second on debut at Newcastle (7f) four weeks ago, chasing home a penalised winner. He is open to improvement and should only need minimal progress to play a leading role. Shaped with promise on debut.
Get This InWas beaten 12 lengths but finished third on his Sandown debut (7f) in July. The first two finishers in that race were smart operators, indicating a pleasing start for this horse. Longer distances are likely to suit him better in due course. Shaped with promise on debut.

Spotlight Verdict:
Power Of Iffraaj and Zennor Storm are newcomers of note, while Get This In, Deported and Power For Power (second choice) all shaped with promise on debut. That said, AERIAL SILK would have gone closer still at Haydock four weeks ago had he enjoyed a clear run at things and he can get off the mark at the third attempt.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: For 2yo horses.
  • Fate of Favourites: 11.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Ollie Sangster 1-0-1, Roger Varian 1-0-1, Tom Ward 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances:

  • Power For Power:
    • Strengths: Strong debut run (second to a penalised winner). Expected to improve significantly. Supported by trainer R Varian’s high current form (71% run to form in last 14 days).
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Faces promising rivals, including the Spotlight selection Aerial Silk.
  • Get This In:
    • Strengths: Debut form looks better than finishing position suggests, having finished behind two smart rivals.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Finished 12 lengths behind the winner on debut. May be better suited by longer distances than 7f.

5.40 Unibet Supports Safer Gambling Novice Stakes (Class 5) 7f(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Conscript (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 91)
  2. Hit Squad (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 88)
HorseRecent Form & Comments Summary
ConscriptAfter a promising 2yo debut, he won a Ffos Las maiden (6f, good) decisively in July upon returning from 405 days off. He is likely to stay 7f. Was strong at the finish in his winning race.
Hit SquadMade an encouraging start to his career when second over C&D on debut in April, only beaten by the subsequent Irish 2000 Guineas runner-up. He has been absent since then.

Spotlight Verdict:
Few of these make any great appeal. Fight Your Corner makes his belated debut in an uncompetitive race and he needs a close market check but Hit Squad and CONSCRIPT set a clear form standard. The latter was strong at the finish over 6f at Ffos Las in July and he can defy top weight.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 3yo 7-11-55, 4yo+ 1-2-11.
  • Fate of Favourites: 12413111.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Matt Crawley 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances:

  • Conscript:
    • Strengths: Proven quality and sets a clear form standard. Decisive winner last time out and likely to handle the 7f trip. Expected to defy the 7lb penalty and top weight.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Carries a 7lb penalty.
  • Hit Squad:
    • Strengths: Strong C&D debut form (finished second to a top-class horse).
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Returning from a significant absence of 196 days.

6.10 Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Nursery Handicap (Class 4) 1m(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Previous (TimeWise Rating: 86)
  2. Victorious One (TimeWise Rating: 85)
HorseRecent Form & Comments Summary
PreviousRan close to her winning level under a penalty previously over C&D, before making a mockery of her opening mark at Southwell. She was recently purchased by Amo Racing.
Victorious OneWas runner-up on his first three starts, achieving a similar level each time. His nursery debut at Goodwood was underwhelming, and he put in a laboured effort at Newbury last time (gelded in between). Moving up to 1m should suit, and the blinkers are back on.

Spotlight Verdict:
Previous made a mockery of her opening mark at Southwell 19 days ago, and could be up to defying a 9lb rise, but the other filly WILD DAHLIA is an interesting alternative. She pulled it out of the fire at Chelmsford last time and this more galloping track should suit on nursery debut.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: For 2yo horses.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not listed.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Not listed.

Assessment of Top Two Chances:

  • Previous:
    • Strengths: Highly in-form, recent win suggests she is well ahead of the handicapper. Has experience over C&D.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Has to defy a substantial 9lb rise in weight.
  • Victorious One:
    • Strengths: Expected to benefit from the step up to 1m. Has cheekpieces/blinkers reapplied.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: AW debut. Recent form has been poor, especially since entering nurseries and being gelded. Analyst suggests there are safer options.

6.40 Bet £20 Get £20 With Unibet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Class 5) 1m(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Love Your Work (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 78)
  2. Waistcoat (TimeWise Rating: 75)
HorseRecent Form & Comments Summary
Love Your WorkWon over C&D three weeks ago, marking Hector Crouch’s record on him to 2-2. He has been rated much higher in the past, so the 4lb rise is not considered a great concern.
WaistcoatProduced a personal best performance when finishing second over 7f here 12 days ago, in a race run to suit. He has won three times over 6f in 2025.

Spotlight Verdict:
It could be now or never for MOUTAI (nap). The betting once again suggested he’d be more competitive than he managed at top tracks on his last two starts but both of those contests have worked out well. Emerging from the rail draw and faced with lesser opposition, there can be no excuses tonight. Love Your Work, who struck over C&D three weeks ago, is second choice.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-1-4, 4yo+ 0-1-10.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not listed.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Not listed.

Assessment of Top Two Chances:

  • Love Your Work:
    • Strengths: Recent C&D winner. Trainer/jockey combination successful (2-2). Handicap mark looks favourable compared to past ratings. Second choice of Spotlight analyst.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Faces a 4lb penalty.
  • Waistcoat:
    • Strengths: Ran a personal best 12 days ago. Up only 2lb.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: The race last time was run to suit. Moving back up to 1m is not viewed positively.

7.10 Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Class 3) 1m(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Local Hero (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 104)
  2. Blue Rc (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 103)
    (Sky Safari (103) is a NON-RUNNER).
HorseRecent Form & Comments Summary
Local HeroAll three of his wins and all five of his highest RPRs have been achieved at Kempton. Last time out, he finished second only to the favourite (Sky Safari, NR) after a gelding operation.
Blue RcThe horse has consistently performed well. He shaped as if a strongly run race at the trip would suit when he won at Yarmouth last time. He may have been kept back specifically for this race and is quietly progressive.

Spotlight Verdict:
Local Hero, runner-up in the final of this series 46 days ago, commands respect but James Tate’s BLUE RC has been quietly progressive and could have an even bigger performance in him. Footwork (third choice) is another 3yo to note.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 3yo 0-1-6, 4yo+ 2-3-18.
  • Fate of Favourites: 42.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Simon & Ed Crisford 1-0-1, Charlie Johnston 0-2-3.

Assessment of Top Two Chances:

  • Local Hero:
    • Strengths: Kempton specialist (high suitability for the course). Recent form is good (2nd). Major claims despite rising in weight.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Has been raised 4lb.
  • Blue Rc:
    • Strengths: Quietly progressive form. Expected to have significant improvement still to come. Analyst’s selection.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Raised 4lb. Absent for 117 days.

7.40 Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier) (Class 2) 1m 7f 218y(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Synergism (GER) (TimeWise Rating: 111)
  2. Prydwen (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 106)
HorseRecent Form & Comments Summary
SynergismHas improved consistently as his distance has increased. He is proven over C&D, having won two six-runner contests in August. His last run (5th in the Mallard) did not necessarily mean the handicapper had measured him correctly.
PrydwenHas run consistently well on AW (bids for 7-14). He was collared only close home in his latest run at Chester (2m) after trading odds-on. He is expected to run competitively despite the top weight.

Spotlight Verdict:
Few would begrudge Prydwen another win after an agonising defeat at Chester while, at the other end of the weights, Synergism (second choice) may not be handicapped out of things back up to 2m. DRAMATIC STAR could have more to offer now tackling 2m, though, given he has stamina on both sides of his pedigree. He’s 1-1 on AW.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 3yo 0-2-5, 4yo+ 2-0-9.
  • Fate of Favourites: 42.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Charlie Johnston 1-1-3, Ian Williams 1-0-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances:

  • Synergism:
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise RPR. Proven C&D winner. Continues to improve with distance. Weight advantage compared to Prydwen.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Recently ran 5th in a strong race.
  • Prydwen:
    • Strengths: Exceptional AW record (6-13 currently). Ran a very close second last time.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: High weight (10-2). Has not won in 2025.

8.10 Try Unibet’s Superboosts Handicap (Class 5) 7f(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. King Of Ithaca (TimeWise Rating: 83)
  2. Kit Gabriel (IRE) (TimeWise Rating: 81)
HorseRecent Form & Comments Summary
King Of IthacaFinished a fair fifth over C&D three weeks ago, potentially due to being fresh after a 123-day break and needing a stronger pace (the winner, Kit Gabriel, made all easily). He has a chance if the pace is stronger this time.
Kit GabrielComfortably made all over C&D three weeks ago. He has no issue with the resulting 4lb rise. He appears to be one of the only front-runners in the field alongside How Impressive, making him a contender.

Spotlight Verdict:
Three of the first five home from a C&D handicap three weeks ago renew rivalry and King Of Ithaca, who came off worst, is fancied to be a different proposition this evening now the freshness has been taken out of him. DREAM OF MISCHIEF is the selection, though, given a 3lb rise underestimates his superiority when winning over track and trip more recently.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: For 3yo+.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not listed.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Not listed.

Assessment of Top Two Chances:

  • King Of Ithaca:
    • Strengths: Expected to be much sharper after his last run (shedding freshness). Should benefit if the race is run at a faster tempo.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Needs a stronger pace than last time to perform optimally.
  • Kit Gabriel:
    • Strengths: Recent C&D winner who dictated the pace. The 4lb penalty is viewed as manageable. Potential to control the race again if few rivals challenge the lead early.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Must confirm ability when a stronger pace is set or when pressured for the lead.

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