Our Kempton racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 4th September 2026. The action gets underway at 17:21 and runs through to 20:24, with going reported as Standard to slow (Polytrack).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Early Release boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Silvestre De Sousa has been in fine form here with 38 wins from 213 rides, Hamad Al Jehani’s yard sends out runners with a 22.22% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Kempton
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Kempton over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 20 | 11 | 55% | 75% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 31 | 15 | 48.39% | 61.29% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 32 | 15 | 46.88% | 75% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 25 | 11 | 44% | 72% |
| Dean Kilbryde | East Anglian Daily Times | 16 | 7 | 43.75% | 68.75% |
17:21 – Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Qual’) (GBB)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Polytrack) | | flat
This doesn’t look the deepest restricted novice on paper and the market has latched onto that, with Sontsivka bringing the standout piece of form after finishing second and already earning a useful rating of 75. Hidden Beyond, Greenlander and Xochipilli have also shown enough in public to suggest they can be competitive, while several of the newcomers are asked to make a winning start in a race where experience may count for plenty around Kempton’s turning 7f. The non-runner Give Hand slightly trims the depth, and a few of these have already looked modest, notably Admiral Leach, Ground Force and Scienza. It may not be a strong race for the grade, but it is still an interesting little puzzle underneath the favourite, especially for each-way players.
Top Selections
1. Sontsivka – 5/6 with Betfair
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Hugo Palmer | Form: 2 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed:
Sontsivka sets the standard and, frankly, it’s hard to argue with that. A debut second is already more than most of these have managed, and a mark of 75 puts him clear of the exposed opposition. In a race lacking obvious depth, that combination of experience and ability makes him the one they all have to beat. Drawn in 7, he should have options, and Hugo Palmer’s yard knows the type to place well in these restricted events. At 5/6 he isn’t exactly a giveaway, but he does look the most likely winner if taking the expected step forward from that first outing. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Hidden Beyond – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Charles Hills | Form: 3 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 56
Hidden Beyond makes plenty of each-way appeal because his profile is solid without being fully exposed. He ran well enough to finish third on debut, has a rating of 74 which leaves him right in the mix behind the favourite, and his Topspeed figure of 56 suggests there was substance to the effort rather than just a weak maiden placing. Charles Hills is very capable with this sort of 2yo and Jason Watson is a positive booking if they want him ridden handily from a wide draw. At 13/2 he looks the value against some shorter rivals, especially if natural improvement kicks in second time up. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sontsivka is the clear win play because he has the best form on offer and doesn’t need to improve much to take this. For an each-way punt, Hidden Beyond appeals as the sensible alternative at a workable price. Xochipilli looks the obvious danger after a fair fourth, while Greenlander is another with place claims if building on his debut third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Leach | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Notimetotakeoff | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Scienza | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Sontsivka | 8/11 | 5/6 | 4/5 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 (Betfair) |
| Xochipilli | 7/2 | 10/3 | 11/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Yuzuru | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Greenlander | 12/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ground Force | 250/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Bet365) |
| Jenny Rae | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Light Fingered | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Hidden Beyond | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Little Copper | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Sueboys | 25/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
17:54 – Unibet/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a useful restricted novice rather than a weak one, with proven form clashing against a couple of well-fancied debutants. Huwa Baree sets the standard on the bare result after winning first time up and, from stall 2, should get a sensible trip round here. Peaberry and Celtic Storm also bring solid early form to the table and neither would need much improvement to get involved. The obvious fly in the ointment is Rogue Crusader, who makes his debut for Peter Chapple-Hyam and has been installed favourite despite lacking racecourse experience. In a 12-runner field over a mile at Kempton, professionalism matters, so this is no penalty kick for the newcomer. Tricky enough, but not impossible to unpick.
Top Selections
1. Huwa Baree – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Shepherd | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 1 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 45
A debut winner with a 75 rating is the most persuasive piece of evidence on offer here, and Huwa Baree already looks like the one they all have to beat. Johnston’s juveniles are usually straightforward and hardy, and that counts for plenty in a race featuring several newcomers and lightly raced sorts. The Topspeed figure of 45 is the best in the field, which backs up the visual promise of that opening success, while stall 2 should allow Callum Shepherd to hold a good position without wasting ground. At 5/2 he is not exactly missed, but he still makes more appeal than taking a short price about the unraced favourite. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Peaberry – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Tom Ward | Form: 52 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 44
Peaberry appeals as the each-way play because the profile is solid and there is every chance a mile around Kempton will suit. Second last time after an encouraging fifth on debut, this one has already shown the right sort of progression and sits only just behind the principals on the figures, with a mark of 73 and a Topspeed of 44. Sean Levey is a positive booking in a race where track position and timing matter, and Tom Ward’s runner looks the type to keep finding rather than fold under pressure. Available at 5/1, he looks the value alternative to the market leaders. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Huwa Baree is the straightforward win bet given he has already done it on the track and sets the best form standard. Peaberry makes plenty of each-way appeal in a 12-runner race with three places on offer, especially if the debutants prove a shade green. Rogue Crusader is the obvious danger if the market is right, while Celtic Storm is another with enough substance to make the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huwa Baree | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Storm | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Kiril | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Peaberry | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Phantom Knight | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Crusader | 15/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Shorien | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Tarn Hows | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Show | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Tojoannie | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Lunar Blossom | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newmarket | Rogue Crusader |
18:24 – Irish EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 3 | Going: Standard to slow (Polytrack) | | flat
This may only be a four-runner novice, but it revolves around a couple of fillies with proper substance to their form. Gilding The Lily brings the obvious upside after winning on her second start for the Gosdens and looks the one most likely to improve again now stepping into a small tactical field over this mile. Star Mirage sets the standard on official figures and has the strongest raw rating in here, but she does arrive with a couple of underwhelming efforts on her recent record and that tempers confidence. River Nile is not dismissed, especially for a yard that does well with patient types, while Moontune looks up against it on what she has shown. Not a deep race, but a fairly clear one.
Top Selections
1. Gilding The Lily – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 21 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 66
She is short enough, but she is also the filly with the most obvious scope. After shaping with promise on debut, Gilding The Lily duly took a nice step forward to get off the mark and that is exactly the profile you want in a race like this. The Gosden team are masters with progressive fillies, and Robert Havlin is a rider you trust to keep things simple in a small-field novice that could turn tactical. Her mark of 86 already puts her right in the argument, and it would be no surprise at all if there is another chunk of improvement to come over this mile. At 8/13, she is hard to oppose rather than exciting, but still the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward in a four-runner race where each-way terms are no use. Gilding The Lily is the win bet and makes most appeal as the progressive one in the field. Star Mirage is the obvious danger on ratings if bouncing back, while River Nile looks the one who could pick up the pieces if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilding The Lily | 8/13 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 4/7 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| Moontune | 40/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| River Nile | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Star Mirage | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
18:54 – Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a compact but quite competitive 3yo handicap, and there are a few with upward curves rather than exposed profiles. Suggy arrives with the best Topspeed figure in the field and has already shown he can keep progressing in handicaps, while Starlight Time bounced right back to form last time and has the highest mark in the line-up. Go Rimbaud brings solid recent placed form for a yard that excels with this type, and Fallacious Promise is the obvious momentum horse after winning three of his last four. Wuood is still lightly raced and could easily have more to offer, so this is no gimme for the market principals. All told, it looks a proper little puzzle rather than a weak Class 4.
Top Selections
1. Suggy – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Charles Hills | Form: -18114 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 84
Suggy makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of these are closely matched on official figures. His recent profile is that of a progressive handicapper, with three wins in four before a perfectly respectable fourth, and that Topspeed mark of 84 stands out in this field. Drawn in stall 2, he should get a handy position around Kempton, and Jason Watson is more than capable of delivering him late if they go a decent clip. At 7/2, he looks a fair price rather than a steal, but he has the right blend of pace, current form and scope to go in again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Fallacious Promise – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: John Butler | Form: 231211 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 81
Fallacious Promise is hard to dismiss as the each-way angle, especially in a seven-runner race where consistency matters. He has won three of his last four starts and clearly arrives in the best form of his life, doing little wrong wherever he has been campaigned. His mark of 94 means life is tougher now, but he is still less exposed than some of the more obvious rivals and his Topspeed figure of 81 says he belongs in this company. David Egan is a positive booking and, at 5/1, he looks the one most likely to hit the frame if one of the classier types proves just a bit too strong. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Suggy is the main play here, with his recent handicap record and standout speed figure giving him the edge in a tight contest. Fallacious Promise makes plenty of sense as the each-way punt given his rock-solid current form. Starlight Time and Go Rimbaud are the obvious dangers if reproducing their best, while Wuood is the lurking improver.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Rimbaud | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Radiance | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Starlight Time | 3/1 | 5/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Suggy | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Fallacious Promise | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Wuood | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
19:24 – Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a proper Kempton handicap, deep enough to reward a strong view but messy enough to punish lazy ones. Shiplake heads the market and has the class angle, but he also has to give weight away all round in a 14-runner 7f where track position and timing matter. Philanthropist arrives with the most persuasive recent piece of form and still looks on the upgrade, while Gilet is interesting back from a break after shaping well on return. Kiniro is another with place claims in a race where several are weighted to be competitive, but plenty of these come here with something to prove. In truth, it looks a tricky puzzle rather than a standout betting heat, and I’d much rather side with those arriving in form than trust the more exposed types.
Top Selections
1. Philanthropist – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 713402 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 78
Philanthropist makes plenty of appeal in a race where solid recent form counts for plenty. His profile reads well for this sort of contest, with that 713402 sequence suggesting a 4yo who is holding his level and still capable of another step forward. He doesn’t look a serial non-winner and the latest second advertised that he remains in very good heart. Billy Loughnane is exactly the kind of rider you want in a competitive all-weather handicap, and Fanshawe’s runners here are rarely lacking in professionalism. Draw 14 is not ideal, but over 7f at Kempton it is manageable if he gets cover early. At 9/2, he looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Gilet – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Warren Greatrex | Form: 4024-3 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 87
Gilet is the each-way angle at the prices. He returned from a break with a perfectly respectable third and that run should have put him spot on for this. The standout number in the field is his Topspeed of 87, which tells you he has the raw pace to be very competitive off this sort of mark, and stall 2 gives Sean Levey the chance to hold a lovely position just behind the speed. He is not as fashionable as a couple of these, but this is exactly the type of horse who can outrun his price in a big-field Kempton handicap. Available at 8/1, he makes plenty of each-way sense with four places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Philanthropist is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent form and still looks a progressive sort in handicap company. Gilet is the each-way punt from a handy draw, especially with four places available. Shiplake is the obvious danger on class, while Kiniro also has the profile of one who could hit the frame if the race unfolds kindly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiplake | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 9/4 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Rajeko | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Yankee Dude | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Physique | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Dr Strangelove | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Philanthropist | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Lexington Jet | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Gilet | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Metaverse | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Flag Of St George | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Kiniro | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mythical Composer | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Port Road | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Philanthropist |
| Tipman Tips | Philanthropist |
| RP Ratings | Shiplake |
19:54 – Unibet 40,000+ Live Streamed Events Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard to slow (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a tight little seven-runner sprint rather than a deep one, but it is still awkward enough because several arrive with bits of form that make them plausible. Newsreader is the obvious starting point after a better latest effort and he has the services of Billy Loughnane, while Mission Command comes here off a win and has the inside draw to work from. Peter The Wolf is another with claims after shaping more encouragingly last time, and Rage Of Thunder is not badly treated if bouncing back. Even so, this doesn’t look a race packed with lurking improvers; it may simply come down to who gets the cleanest passage and handles the tempo best on this Polytrack. In that respect, the market leaders make plenty of appeal, though there is still some each-way juice elsewhere.
Top Selections
1. Newsreader – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 6-6064 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 77
He is hardly bombproof, but Newsreader looks the one with the most convincing recent piece of form in the book. That latest fourth suggested he is coming to the boil again, and his mark of 86 gives him every chance in a race where there is not much room for error. The Topspeed figure of 77 is a solid one for this grade, and Loughnane is exactly the sort you want aboard in these sharp all-weather handicaps where positioning matters. At 13/8 he is no giveaway, but he is still the runner I would want on side because he looks the likeliest to run his race. Bet: WIN
2. Peter The Wolf – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Warren Greatrex | Form: 0-6073 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 77
Peter The Wolf makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where not many can be called reliable. He had been struggling for a while, but that latest third was easily his most encouraging run for some time and hinted that he may be ready to capitalise if building on it. He is actually the highest-rated horse in the field on 88 and his Topspeed of 77 says he retains enough ability to be very competitive at this level. The 10/3 is not massive in a seven-runner affair, but with three places on offer he still makes sense as the each-way alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Newsreader is the win play because he arrives looking the most solid and this does not seem the strongest Class 5 sprint. Peter The Wolf is the each-way punt after a better run last time and has enough on old figures to hit the frame. Mission Command is the obvious danger from stall 1, while Rage Of Thunder is not one to dismiss entirely if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rage Of Thunder | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Mission Command | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Peter The Wolf | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Early Release | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Newsreader | 13/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Irish Nectar | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Early Release |
| Marlborough | Newsreader |
| sportinglife.com | Newsreader |
20:24 – Industry Leading In-Play Markets At Unibet Handicap (London Stayers’ Qualifier)
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 5 | Going: Standard to slow (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a proper staying handicap rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving in form and a few of them still open to a bit more improvement over this sort of trip. Educator is the obvious starting point after back-to-back wins and a handy inside draw, while Urban Warrior comes here with momentum and a feather weight after getting off the mark last time. Division Day is another last-time-out scorer who could easily have more to offer, and Into Battle shaped well enough on his return to suggest he won’t be far away again. It is not the deepest Class 5 you’ll ever see, but it is competitive, and in a race like this the balance between proven stamina, tactical position and who gets the smoothest trip around Kempton is likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Educator – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Henrietta C Knight | Form: 702311 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 57
Educator has finally found his groove again and the recent form is hard to knock. Those two latest wins suggest he is thriving, and he looks the one most likely to cope with the demands of this extended staying trip in a race where not all of them are guaranteed to see it out strongly. Stall 1 is no bad place to be if Billy Loughnane can get him settled early and hold a handy position. Off 86 he is no giveaway, but nor does he look harshly treated given the sequence he brings into this. At 5/2 he is short enough, but he is still the solid one in the field and the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Urban Warrior – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Stuart Williams | Form: -44331 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 71
Urban Warrior makes plenty of each-way appeal. He arrives off a breakthrough win, his recent figures suggest a horse going the right way, and that Topspeed mark of 71 is the best on offer here, which gives him a very interesting look if this turns into a proper test from a fair way out. The big eyecatcher is the weight: just 117 in a race where some of the principals are lugging much more. Silvestre De Sousa is the sort you want on a hold-up stayer around Kempton, and if he can deliver him late, Urban Warrior has every chance of hitting the frame and possibly more. At 11/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Educator is the win play because he brings the strongest recent profile and looks the most reliable option in a race full of viable alternatives. Urban Warrior is the each-way punt at 11/2, with his light weight and upward curve making him very appealing for the places. The main dangers are Division Day, who is progressive, and Into Battle, who could build on a promising reappearance.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Into Battle | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Educator | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Must Believe | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Empire | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Division Day | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Naasma | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Digger One | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Urban Warrior | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lambourn | Rogue Empire |
Kempton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Release | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Newsreader | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Must Believe | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 83.33% |
| Into Battle | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Fallacious Promise | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvestre De Sousa | 213 | 38 | 17.84% | 42.25% |
| Billy Loughnane | 421 | 65 | 15.44% | 38.95% |
| Owen Lewis | 33 | 5 | 15.15% | 21.21% |
| Jack Dace | 61 | 9 | 14.75% | 31.15% |
| Kaiya Fraser | 69 | 10 | 14.49% | 36.23% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Kempton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad Al Jehani | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
| Jennie Candlish | 28 | 6 | 21.43% | 35.71% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 368 | 78 | 21.2% | 49.73% |
| Roger Varian | 751 | 156 | 20.77% | 46.47% |
| Keiran Burke | 87 | 16 | 18.39% | 34.48% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Kempton racing tips for Friday 4th September 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Kempton today?
The first race at Kempton on Friday 4th September 2026 goes off at 17:21, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Kempton today?
The going at Kempton is reported as Standard to slow (Polytrack).
How many races are at Kempton today?
There are 7 races on the card at Kempton today, running from 17:21 through to 20:24.
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Bet only what you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. Gambling should be entertainment, not income.
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