Kempton

Today, September 5, 2026FlatClass 21m

Verdict

CAVOLO NERO made light of a difficult tactical position when winning readily over C&D 17 days ago on his first start for new connections and is fancied to defy a 5 lb rise in this stronger contest. Victory Ace is thriving with 3 consecutive all-weather wins, the latest an impressive success at this track, and is hard to rule out despite a 10 lb rise in the weights, while Warrior Mode may have more progress in him, too.

Cavolo Nero
Victory Ace
Warrior Mode

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

5. Cavolo Nero
J: Kaiya FraserT: Harry Eustace
F: 843-23411
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Progressing well and won at Yarmouth in June before switching from James Ferguson and following up over C&D 17 days ago when making light of a difficult tactical position to win readily. 5 lb higher mark looks well within his capabilities if wide draw doesn't prove a hindrance.
11. Warrior Mode
J: Dylan HoganT: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
F: 14380-31
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Made a positive return from an 8-month absence at Newmarket in July before winning a handicap over C&D as 5/4F 24 days ago. 4 lb higher mark and much stronger opposition to cope with here, but he's unexposed at 1m and in the right hands to progress further.
13. Victory Ace
J: Finley MarshT: John Butler
F: 8-1265111
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Thriving at present with 3 consecutive all-weather wins, the latest an impressive 4¼ length victory over C&D 17 days ago. 10 lb hike in the weights demands a lot more but he's hard to rule out given his rapid upward trajectory this year.
10. Exposure
J: Benoit de la SayetteT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 4265-7434
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Has been consistent rather than progressive since joining top yard. Not beaten far when fourth of 9 over C&D 17 days ago but lacked a change of gear in the finish and more is required here.
4. Nikovo
J: Oisin MurphyT: Michael Herrington
F: 60854331
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Model of consistency since the turn of the year and improved when winning at Newmarket from 9 runners 36 days ago, exploiting his lower turf mark. Form of that success has been franked by the second since so he's not discounted despite this looking a much stiffer task.
1. Two Tempting
J: Rob HornbyT: Jonathan Portman
F: 213-23304
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Three-time C&D winner and has made frame 4 of 5 starts this year, including when fourth of 13 at Chester 14 days ago, stepping up appreciably on his return from a break. Can prove competitive back at favoured venue, but may prove vulnerable to younger legs.
6. The Liffey
J: Rossa RyanT: Hayley Burton
F: 66115112
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Reformed character who won a trio of claimers in Ireland for Denis Hogan before scoring in a handicap over C&D on stable debut in July. Excellent second of 20 at Goodwood over 7f later that month and he's hard to rule out in current heart.
2. Popmaster
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Ed Walker
F: 12270446
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Useful efforts when fourth at Epsom in June and Sandown in July, but run of good form came to a halt when sixth of 10 at Ascot 28 days ago. Returns to Kempton where he is a 3-time course winner, including over this trip and has a positive jockey booking.
7. Percys Lad
J: Ebrahim NaderT: Daniel & Claire Kubler
F: 4/0062615
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Won here over 7f last month but disappointed when fifth of 9 at Wolverhampton 18 days ago, that possibly coming too soon under a 4 lb penalty just 6 days after his win. Returns to Kempton with first-time cheekpieces and is well drawn to suit his style.
14. Vincent Rocks
J: Warren FentimanT: Ruth Carr
F: 119-03025
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Second over C&D in July with visor on for final outing for Hugo Palmer. Creditable fifth of 14 going without headgear at Newcastle 42 days ago on first run for new trainer. Visor back on and needs a step forward up in grade.
3. Supido
J: Rowan ScottT: Ian Williams
F: 858-13740
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Won over 7.5f at Chester in May but mixed form since, coming fourth of 13 at Newmarket in July before poor effort at Deauville last month. Now tried in tongue strap and needs to prove himself on all-weather.
12. Blue Prince
J: Pat CosgraveT: David Evans
F: 9-3313317
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Won a claimer at Chester 34 days ago but struggled stepped up to Class 2 level there 14 days ago and may again prove vulnerable back on all-weather.
9. Im Workin On It
J: George WoodT: Rod Millman
F: 11441204
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Most reliable at this track and has recorded all 4 wins here. Ran well to finish fourth of 14 over C&D when last seen in June and should give running once more, but this level may be a bit beyond his paygrade.
8. Dingle
J: Callum RodriguezT: Julie Camacho
F: 02-173000
Price History:
36.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
All 7 wins on all-weather including twice over C&D but badly out of sorts last 3 starts which means he's hard to fancy in this company.
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