Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
6 months ago
KEMPTON
26 December 2025
Friday 26th December
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Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (In Memory Of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (26%)
Entitled to win a Grade 2 at Wincanton (2m4f, good) a lot more easily than he did
341-21
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 147
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/5 | Breaking Cover (1L) | EvensF | 147 | 136 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21f GS | 2Ch | 10-10 | 2/4 | Riskintheground (¾L) | 2/9F | 151 | 130 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-10 | 1/6 | Salver (hd) | 10/1 | 148 | 151 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19f Sft | HG2 | 11-10 | 4/5 | Nemean Lion (38L) | 5/1 | 150 | 113 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 20f Sft | 2H | 11-8 | 3/5 | Nemean Lion (4¾L) | 7/2 | 151 | 147 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-7 | 6/10 | Crambo (4L) | 12/1 | 150 | 151 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
Already looks a promising chaser but he's held by Wendigo on their Newbury clash
213-24
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 137
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 4/6 | Wendigo (9½L) | 7/1 | 137 | 142 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | 2/14 | Zurich (2¼L) | 15/2 | 135 | 139 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Gd | NvHG1 | 11-8 t1 | 3/13 | Julius Des Pictons (2½L) | 25/1 | 125 | 133 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-7 b | 1/5 | Jupiter Des Mottes (5L) | 15/8 | 124 | 129 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | 2NvH | 11-7 b1 | 2/4 | First Confession (4½L) | 4/6F | 124 | 123 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-8 | 2/8 | Peacenik (½L) | 4/5F | 125 | 127 |
Smart hurdler who looked good on his chase debut; worth another crack at 3m
1153-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 153
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 1/12 | Kaid d'Authie (1¼L) | 8/15F | - | 146 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-8 h1 | 3/6 | Blueking d'Oroux (¾L) | 9/4F | 153 | 149 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Gd | HG1 | 11-10 | 5/11 | Hiddenvalley Lake (15L) | 100/30F | 153 | 146 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Sft | HG3 | 11-5 | 1/6 | Break My Soul (2¾L) | 2/7F | - | 152 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | H | 11-12 | 1/8 | Colonel Mustard (3¾L) | 3/1 | - | 146 |
| 16 Apr 24 | Aut Auteuil | 18f Hy | 4yH | 10-8 tp | 2/11 | Karam Le Rouge (1L) | 69/10 | - | 103 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Good hurdler and the 12l winner of a 3m Grade 2 on second chase start; up to this level
232-31
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 148
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 24f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/4 | Doyen Quest (12L) | 6/4F | 147 | 154 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 17.5f GS | 3Ch | 11-4 | 3/5 | Lulamba (10½L) | 15/2 | 148 | 140 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-7 | 2/6 | Blueking d'Oroux (hd) | 11/2 | 148 | 149 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19f Sft | HG2 | 11-7 | 3/5 | Nemean Lion (8¼L) | 13/8F | 148 | 142 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 20f Sft | 2H | 11-8 | 2/5 | Nemean Lion (½L) | 4/1 | 143 | 150 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | HG2 | 11-3 | F/6 | Lucky Place () | 100/30 | 143 | 147 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts on this ground (75%)
Beat two notable rivals at Ascot when back chasing and he shouldn't be passed over lightly
/140-1
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 142
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | 2Ch | 11-5 | 1/3 | Jet To Vegas (3L) | 18/5 | 142 | 142 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HcHG3 | 12-0 | 15/24 | Doddiethegreat (28L) | 40/1 | 143 | 124 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 24f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | 4/5 | Weveallbeencaught (27L) | 9/2 | 144 | 120 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-5 | 1/10 | Dartmoor Pirate (2½L) | 12/1 | 138 | 142 |
| 17 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 5/20 | Stay Away Fay (6¾L) | 66/1 | 133 | 144 |
| 18 Feb 23 | Asc Ascot | 23.5f GS | 3HcH | 12-0 | 1/12 | Loup De Maulde (4½L) | 100/30J | 125 | 142 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (28%)
This speed-orientated track might not play to his strengths but he'll be keeping on
215-21
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 147
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/6 | No Questions Asked (2L) | 5/2 | 143 | 151 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 3Ch | 11-5 | 2/5 | Wade Out (hd) | 5/4F | 143 | 134 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 5/20 | Jasmin De Vaux (8L) | 16/1 | 137 | 145 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-9 | 1/10 | Ailt An Chorrain (7½L) | 1/11F | 137 | 122 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 2/7 | The New Lion (4¾L) | 25/1 | 127 | 139 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f Gd | 2H | 11-2 | 1/4 | Lightningupourdays (5L) | 8/15F | - | 127 |
Verdict
It was a professional start over fences at Punchestown for KITZBUHEL who reached a smart level in just a handful of hurdle runs.
Kitzbuhel
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Kitzbuhel,
9/4 Salver,
11/4 Wendigo,
8/1 Blueking d'Oroux,
16/1 Crest Of Fortune,
20/1 Thomas Mor
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