Kempton
Today, FlatClass 51m7f
Verdict
Verdict
KNIGHT TEMPLAR arrives fit from hurdling and might prove the answer at a track where he's tasted success before. Bashful Boy is feared most ahead of former C&D scorer Zoran, the mount of Oisin Murphy.
Knight Templar
Bashful Boy
Zoran
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. ZoranJ: Oisin MurphyT: Emma LavelleF: 93/136567-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictNeeds to shrug off a disappointing effort at Southwell just after Christmas but he won over C&D off 4 lb higher last January and Oisin Murphy takes the reins on him for the first time. A bold show would come as no surprise. - 3. Bashful BoyJ: Edward GreatrexT: David PipeF: 3435032-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictFourteen runs since last win in 2023 but he has bene shaping up quite well returned to AW in recent weeks. The steady pace didn't suit when 2¼ lengths third of 6 to Appier at Wolverhampton latest and capable of having a big say if getting a stronger gallop to aim at this time. 
1. AppierJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Richard BandeyF: 5541633-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictOff the mark at the fourth time of asking for new trainer Richard Bandey when making all over 2m at Wolverhampton last month. Did very much enjoy the run of that race so even a 2 lb nudge may be enough to stop him.- 6. Knight TemplarJ: Hector CrouchT: Robert StephensF: 2281113/
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictC&D winner who arrives fit from hurdling and has a workable mark in this sphere. Merits consideration. 
5. EducatorJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Henrietta C KnightF: 1348985-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictRespectable fifth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Lingfield (1½mW) 18 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Significantly up in trip. Billy Loughnane does the steering.
4. Id Go ManiacJ: Luke CattonT: Alan KingF: 35614-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictBumper winner who made a successful handicap debut in this sphere at Wolverhampton (1½m) in November. Not in the same form when 12 lengths back there (1½m) last month and now steps up significantly in trip.
8. Dr WaksmanJ: Charles BishopT: Chris GordonF: 574/89200-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictWent close over 11f here last July but down the field on next 2 Flat outings and also a remote fourth of 5 returned to hurdles at Plumpton last month. Not an obvious one despite his yard's good form in general.
7. LusakaJ: William CarsonT: John & Rhys FlintF: 15/096156-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictLatest win at Newbury (13f) in July, making all. 125/1, ridden with restraint when sixth of 8 in handicap over C&D 42 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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