Kempton Park Race 5 - Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap
HAMALEEL (6) Placed 2nd last run at Wolverhampton. Will be positive in the run early. Has run into the money at every start this preparation. Will be competitive. STATION BAR (9) First run back from a break. Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Southwell and showing consistent performance in races. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. THESTRAL (3) Back from a spell. Stormed home to win last time at Newcastle. Displays good tactical speed. Suitably placed in this race. EBN SABT (5) Underwhelming when 4th last run at Southwell but back in an easier grade. Performing impressively this campaign but going up in weight. Contender.

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break. Was competitive when 3rd last time at the track. Hector Crouch and Michael Bell work well together. Likely to settle back in the field. Not interested.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.55L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 9 |
| 12L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought on well to win a tight contest by a short half head last start at Chelmsford and up against a less competitive field. Will have to carry more weight. Can run into the placings.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-3-4-6 | 10 |
| 4.05L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $8,854.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | - | 9-9-9-4-2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 13/13 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | - | 13-13-13-13-11-12-12-13 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $4.50 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last time at Newcastle. Likely to be well placed early. Solid chance.
Last Starts 94 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 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-5-5-4-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.00 and tailed off when 5th last start at Wolverhampton but drawn well. Bit of extra work to do with more weight. Keep safe for trifectas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Jonny Peate | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1421m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | - | 10-9-9-9-8-6-3 | 2 |
| 4L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | - | 4-1-1-1-2-4-5 | 4 |
| 7L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.50 appeared lacklustre when 4th last run at Southwell but competing at a lower level of competition. Running with confidence since returning from a spell but rises in weight. Definite claims.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.91L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | - | 2-3-3-4-4-4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 61.5kg | - | 7-6-7-7-7-6-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | - | 8-8-8-7-8-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 59.5kg | - | 4-6-4-4-4-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $25,576.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | - | 3-2-3-3-3-4-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.25L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Ffos Las | 1481m | HEAVY | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | - | 5-6-6-7-6-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.25L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-7-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.55L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at Wolverhampton. Won't be far away during the run. Been in the placegetters each start this preparation. Can win.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | William Cox | 61.5kg | - | 5-1-2-3-3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.25L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1413m | SOFT | Luke Morris | 61kg | - | 4-6-6-6-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 38.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5-3 | 10 |
| 4.25L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | GOOD | Laura Coughlan | 57kg | - | 2-1-2-3-6-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.55L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 58kg | - | 11-11-10-9-9-8 | 14 |
| 11.75L | $15.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 5 3/4L first up last preparation at Lingfield. Gets a favourable stall. Putting a tidy record together. Must respect.
Last Starts 207 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 | 28/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-6-7-7 | 3 |
| 17.05L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | GOOD | David Egan | 59kg | - | 5-6-5-5-5-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.75L | $4.33 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Started at $23.00 and struggled with the pace when 9th last run at Yarmouth but facing a rise in trip. Pass at this stage.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | George David Wood | 59kg | - | 8-9-9-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 33.35L | $23.00 |
| 9/13 | 11/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 58kg | - | 7-6-5-5-9-9 | 2 |
| 11.05L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 3-2-2-3-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.75L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Flashed home late into 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Southwell and good career start. Has definite claims.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $10,814.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 57.5kg | - | 7-5-4-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1401m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 7 |
| 3L | $29.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Rhys Clutterbuck | 59kg | - | 14-14-13-13-12-11-10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 59kg | - | 11-11-9-8-10-11 | 11 |
| 24.9L | $11.00 |