Kempton
Today, May 15, 2025FlatClass 41m2fSlow
Verdict
Verdict
This looks competitive despite the small field but WESTRIDGE leaves the impression there is a bigger effort in his locker when everything clicks into place, so he's taken to build on a solid reappearance run at Newbury with cheekpieces now fitted. Haydock scorer Afloat is an obvious threat for the in-form George Scott stable, with Way of Life and Trouville not out of things by any means, either.
Westridge
Afloat
Way Of Life
1m3f Hcap
1m3f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. WestridgeJ: Luke CattonT: John & Thady GosdenF: 03177-5
- Price History:
- 2.25
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictLow-mileage 4-y-o who, despite a typically high head carriage, ran up to his best after 5 months off when fifth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good) 33 days ago. Entitled to sharpen up for that outing and one to consider now stamina is tested further with cheekpieces on 1st time. - 4. AfloatJ: Liam WrightT: George ScottF: 823128-61
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
Verdict3-time winner for Rae Guest who confirmed promise of her return/stable debut run when edging a close finish in 7-runner handicap at Haydock (10.2f) 3 weeks ago. Subsequent rise more than off-set by rider's claim and she ought to be very competitive again. - 3. Way Of LifeJ: Joe LeavyT: Jonathan PortmanF: 635225-74
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictWinless since racking up a 5-timer at Newbury (12f) 3 years ago but very hard to knock his consistency and he stepped up on reappearance run when a close-up fourth of 16 in handicap at Lingfield (12f) 27 days ago, having to pick way through. Lurks on a mark he can exploit and another in the mix. 
5. Damascus SteelJ: George BassT: Ed DunlopF: 01269-788- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. 14/1, last of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good) 16 days ago, weakening quite dramatically late on. Drop back down in trip a plus now and he's lurking on a handy mark.
6. Major RewardJ: Alec VoikhanskyT: Jim & Suzi Best- Price History:
- 81.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1163
VerdictTwice a winner on all-weather earlier in career but absent since finishing midfield in a Fontwell maiden hurdle for present stable over 3 years ago. Returns to the level in a warm-looking contest and watching brief looks the way to go.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
2. TrouvilleJ: Harry BurnsT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 221940-- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 216
VerdictWon a Chepstow maiden (1¼m, good) this time last year and career-best display when fourth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f) in September. Gelded following a well-below par display on final run at Newmarket in October and no surprise to see him bounce back.