Kempton Park Race 4 - Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
CALIFET EN VOL (3) Charged home to win last start in a chase at Kempton. Nicky Henderson yard are running hot lately. Nico De Boinville has been successful aboard previously. Will give a big sight. RYAN'S ROCKET (4) First up after 11 weeks and finished with purpose when winning first up last preparation in a chase at Newbury. Well placed and has solid claims. BARLOVENTO (7) Average performance when 8th last start in a chase at Cheltenham but dropping weight. Jockey Sean Bowen and trainer Olly Murphy are a strong team. Contender. BLUEKING D'OROUX (2) First up and nice run when 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Newton Abbot. Should muster plenty of early toe. Likely to fill a place.

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and came in 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Newton Abbot. Won't be far away during the run. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/12/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:51.64 | 2-6-5 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:54.45 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/10/2025 | 175 | CHSE 4U | $54,450.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 68kg | 5:13.53 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2025 | 62 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:23.87 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/02/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:56.71 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2025 | 27 | HDLE 5U | $184,500.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 5:02.53 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 6:06.84 | 2-2-6 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/11/2024 | 210 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 4:48.01 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2024 | 126 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:25.00 | 4-1-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2023 | 28 | G1 HDLE 4U | $206,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good | H Cobden | 72.5kg | 5:59.41 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2023 | 28 | G2 HDLE 4U | $179,020.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | H Cobden | 69.5kg | 4:38.47 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home strongly to win last start in a chase at Kempton. Have to respect the recent yard form. In strong racing shape this preparation. Has every chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 5:06.95 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 76kg | 5:22.09 | 8-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | CHSE 5U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 5:13.19 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/3 | 12/12/2025 | 252 | CHSE 4U | $67,960.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 5:10.70 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.25 |
| 6/13 | 04/04/2025 | 57 | G1 HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 73.5kg | 6:11.86 | 1-2-6 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2025 | 68 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,540.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 4:50.30 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:06.50 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2024 | 205 | HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 5:06.10 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.73 |
| 3/11 | 20/04/2024 | 140 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $27,230.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 3:53.67 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/12/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 11 weeks and ran home strongly to win first up last preparation in a chase at Newbury. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 66kg | 3:45.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 248 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 4:06.90 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 0/4 | 26/03/2025 | 60 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,370.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 4:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.91 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70.5kg | 5:27.75 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 20/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,320.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 67kg | 4:12.00 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2024 | 42 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,270.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 75.5kg | 3:56.10 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2024 | 158 | G2 OPEN 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:45.67 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 06/05/2024 | 41 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 3:51.66 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/13 | 26/03/2024 | 103 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Paddy Brennan | 72kg | 4:21.65 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.62 |
| 2/14 | 14/12/2023 | 35 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Paddy Brennan | 70kg | 4:05.36 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 09/11/2023 | 382 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Paddy Brennan | 71kg | 4:19.73 | - | 0 |
| 59.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run in a chase at Newbury. Paul Obrien and Harry Derham form a proven partnership. Trainer has gone for the blinkers on, take note. Lines up against a competitive field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 67kg | 5:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 66kg | 4:57.33 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 66kg | 4:19.20 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 194 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | 4:02.23 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Paul O'brien | 65.5kg | 4:17.16 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good | Paul O'brien | 76.5kg | 4:04.50 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:26.50 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,060.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 76.5kg | 4:17.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2025 | 77 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3183m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 76kg | 3:58.45 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
| 13/15 | 17/11/2024 | 190 | HCP HDLE 4U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 3:59.08 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/17 | 11/05/2024 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 72.5kg | 3:41.52 | 9-11-7 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Made a mess of them when winning by a margin of 4 1/4L last start in a chase at Chepstow. Low-key chance.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/10/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | 4:52.36 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2025 | 107 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,090.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 4:51.32 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/4 | 07/06/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $17,590.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 5:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 14/05/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,350.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 76kg | 5:04.47 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 76kg | 4:09.62 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2025 | 239 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,760.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 72kg | 5:02.37 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 10/16 | 28/07/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Freddie Gordon | 72.5kg | 4:55.23 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/4 | 13/06/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,580.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 66.5kg | 4:09.20 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 56.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/05/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $47,020.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 66kg | 4:09.08 | 5-2-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2024 | 4 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | B Godfrey | 63kg | 4:03.94 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2024 | 117 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,350.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good | B Godfrey | 72.5kg | 4:56.70 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at 4/1 and well beaten when 8th last start in a chase at Cheltenham but gets some weight taken off. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 5:22.09 | 9-9-8 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:59.21 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/11/2025 | 300 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:42.21 | 8-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2025 | 62 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:37.00 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 20/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:13.50 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/14 | 24/10/2024 | 220 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 5:06.40 | 7-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2024 | 48 | WFA HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,300.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:26.84 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | F Gregory | 71kg | 4:22.10 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was 50/1 and below par when 7th last start in a chase at Kempton. Does take a while to get into stride. Hard to have.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 65kg | 5:06.95 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/02/2026 | 75 | LR OPEN M 5U | $72,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:30.12 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 61kg | 4:19.20 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/11/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 63kg | 4:02.23 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/10/2025 | 78 | HCP CHSE 4U | $80,070.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 63kg | 4:07.20 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/15 | 19/07/2025 | 77 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 63kg | 5:25.37 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/05/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 5:27.70 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2025 | 3 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 5:05.13 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 4:09.62 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2025 | 67 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 68kg | 5:22.39 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/12/2024 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 76kg | 6:04.29 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |