Our Kempton racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Wednesday 12th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:30 and runs through to 21:00, with going reported as Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Wild Nature boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Alfie Redman has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 9 rides, Zoe Hawkins’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 | 19 | 10 | 52.63% | 73.68% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 32 | 15 | 46.88% | 62.5% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 33 | 15 | 45.45% | 69.7% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 36 | 16 | 44.44% | 77.78% |
| Kieran McHugh | Norwich Evening News | 16 | 7 | 43.75% | 68.75% |
17:30 – Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a smart enough 2yo fillies’ novice for the grade, but it is also the sort of race where the market should be taken seriously. Marsala is the one bringing the clearest piece of form after finishing fourth and earning a solid opening mark of 82, while Coaxed, Miss Miniver and Sweltering all come from yards that know exactly what is required in these Kempton juveniles. Thuritha has at least shown a fair level already and could step forward, whereas Speed Nation will need to leave a modest debut behind. With plenty of once-raced or unraced fillies involved, natural improvement and stable confidence may decide it more than bare figures. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Marsala – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 4 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed:
Marsala sets the standard on what we know, and in a race full of guesswork that counts for plenty. She shaped with promise when fourth on debut and the assessor handing her an 82 suggests that was no ordinary novice effort. Beckett’s juveniles tend to come on nicely for a first run, and this step to 7f on Kempton’s Polytrack looks an obvious move for a filly likely to appreciate a bit more emphasis on stamina. At 11/4 she is hardly under the radar, but she is the one with the most convincing substance behind her chance and holds strong claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Thuritha – 16/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: David Simcock | Form: 5 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed:
Thuritha makes more each-way appeal than most at the prices. She has already shown a bit more than many of these after finishing fifth on debut, and a mark of 74 gives her a realistic platform in this company rather than leaving her with a mountain to climb. Simcock is represented by two in here and this filly has the benefit of experience from a handy draw in stall 3, which can be useful over this trip at Kempton. She does not need to find masses to get involved, and 16/1 looks bigger than it should if she takes the expected second-step forward. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Marsala is the percentage call for the win bet because she brings the best form and the most solid rating into a race full of unknowns. Thuritha is the each-way punt at 16/1, with experience and scope to improve making her interesting for the places. The obvious dangers are Coaxed and Miss Miniver, two debutantes from major yards who are likely to know their job first time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaxed | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Cullenagh Rainbow | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Friendly Force | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Marsala | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Miss Miniver | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| South China Sea | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Speed Nation | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Progress | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Sweet Katarina | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Sweltering | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Thuritha | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
18:00 – Unibet/Breeders Backing Racing EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 3 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This does not look the deepest novice you will see at Kempton and, on bare form, Manaar sets a clear standard. William Haggas’s filly has already shown useful ability in finishing first and second in her two starts, and a mark of 90 leaves the rest with plenty to find. The small field should also suit, because tactical speed and the ability to quicken off a steady pace often decide these races here. Arrivera and Lunella look the likeliest to chase her home after both hinted at more to come, while Ladykirk needs to bounce back from a couple of ordinary efforts. It Would Be You is the interesting older filly, but she asks for a leap of faith on debut in a race where the favourite’s form is already solid and bankable.
Top Selections
1. Manaar – 8/15 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 12 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed:
Manaar is hard to oppose in a race of this shape. She has the best form on offer, the best rating in the line-up by a fair margin, and her profile screams straightforward improvement now stepping up to 1m3f. Haggas does particularly well with these patiently handled fillies and Cieren Fallon is an excellent booking in a tactical five-runner contest where getting first run can be decisive. At 8/15 she is no giveaway, but she still looks the most likely winner by some distance if seeing out the trip as expected. The rest are playing for places unless she underperforms.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Manaar is the win bet and the only bet. She brings the standout form and rating, and this looks an ordinary enough novice for her to control. Arrivera is probably the main danger if improving again for the longer trip, with Lunella another who could nick a place, but neither makes much appeal against the favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It Would Be You | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Manaar | 8/15 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 8/15 | 8/15 (Bet365) |
| Arrivera | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Ladykirk | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Lunella | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newmarket | Arrivera |
18:30 – Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a proper Kempton handicap rather than a race full of lurking improvers, and that usually means track position and pace judgement will matter as much as raw ability. Cogitate is the obvious starting point after a series of respectable efforts in stronger company, while Sea Founder is a major player from a handy low draw with a solid topspeed figure for the grade. Dapper Guest heads the weights on official figures but arrives with enough patchy recent form to make him opposable at the prices. Orchid and Flag Of St George have bits and pieces to recommend them, but both need to step forward. It is competitive without being especially deep, and I’d rather side with a couple who look well set up for this 7f around here.
Top Selections
1. Cogitate – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: 207354 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 79
Cogitate has the look of the most solid option in the race. His recent figures do not scream winner, but they do tell you he has been holding his form in decent handicaps and this does not look any tougher than assignments he has been tackling lately. A mark of 101 puts him right at the head of the pack on ability, and stall 9 is workable if Charles Bishop can get him into a smooth rhythm early. He is not one to wildly overcomplicate: he is consistent, proven at this sort of level and 10/3 feels fair rather than cramped in a race lacking many progressive threats. Bet: WIN
2. Sea Founder – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Finley Marsh | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 144196 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 89
Sea Founder makes plenty of each-way appeal from stall 2, which could be a very useful berth if this turns tactical. His profile is a bit up and down, but the upside is obvious enough: he has been winning races this season, carries only 127 and owns one of the better topspeed figures in the field with 89. The latest sixth is not disastrous in itself, and Richard Hughes runners at Kempton are always worth a second look when they are drawn to save ground. At 6/1 he looks the value against some shorter-priced rivals who have become a shade exposed. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cogitate is the percentage call for the win bet, as he brings the most reliable recent form into an ordinary Class 4. Sea Founder is the each-way play, with his low draw and strong topspeed figure giving him a very fair chance of hitting the frame at least. The main danger is Dapper Guest if bouncing back, while Flag Of St George could outrun his price from stall 1.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapper Guest | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Eminency | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Cogitate | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Brosay | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Orchid | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Flag Of St George | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Founder | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Longlai | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Arctician | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Peter The Wolf | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Nezeeh | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Judge | Arctician |
| Kieran McHugh | Cogitate |
| Stephen Darbyshire | Cogitate |
| Whistler | Cogitate |
19:00 – Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a properly competitive 7f handicap rather than a race full of lurkers, with most of the market centred around runners who have at least shown something recently. Philanthropist has the inside draw and a solid enough profile for this grade, while Racingbreaks Ryder arrives on the back of a win and is clearly respected despite being marooned widest of all. Chalk Mountain is another with an obvious chance after shaping well last time, and Wild Nature is the one who could bounce back if forgiving a couple of lesser efforts. It’s not an especially deep Class 4, but it is a tricky puzzle because several of these are tightly matched on ratings and a good tactical ride round Kempton will count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Philanthropist – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: George Wood | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: -71340 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 75
Philanthropist makes plenty of appeal from stall 1 in a race where position could be important. He won two starts back and wasn’t disgraced when fourth before a lesser effort last time, but this is the sort of yard that can get one back on track quickly and the overall profile still looks solid for a race like this. Fanshawe runners on the all-weather are always worth a second look when they have a workable draw, and George Wood should be able to give him an economical trip. At 4/1 he isn’t exactly hiding from the market, but he still looks the percentage call. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Kitaro Kich – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Neil Callan | Trainer: George Baker | Form: 216-47 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 78
Kitaro Kich is the one at a bigger price who makes some each-way sense. His recent form figures don’t leap off the page, but there’s enough there to suggest he can be competitive if this race is run to suit, and he is now down to 127lb which certainly doesn’t hurt. Neil Callan is the sort of rider you want aboard in these Kempton handicaps because he tends to keep things uncomplicated, and this horse has slipped to a mark where he can get involved if finding a bit more than last time. At 12/1, he looks a fair each-way punt in a race where the front end of the market is hardly bombproof. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Philanthropist is the main play and makes most appeal as the win bet from a handy inside draw. For those looking to play the three places, Kitaro Kich is the each-way alternative at double-figure odds and doesn’t need to improve much to get involved. The obvious dangers are Racingbreaks Ryder, who arrives in form, and Chalk Mountain, who is weighted to be competitive again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Nature | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Philanthropist | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Metal Merchant | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Chalk Mountain | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Racingbreaks Ryder | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Kiniro | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kitaro Kich | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Mariko | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| How Impressive | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Berry Clever | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Racingbreaks Ryder |
19:30 – Bet £20 Get £20 With Unibet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div I)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a proper London Mile heat rather than a weak qualifier, with several arriving in form and not much between the principals on official figures. Grey Soul is chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back wins, Stardancer comes here on the back of a tidy success and Warrior Mode shaped with plenty of encouragement on his return from a break for the Prescott yard. Metallo is better than a string of ordinary recent efforts and could easily get involved if bouncing back, while Foreseen is dependable enough but may just be high enough in the weights now. Draw and pace could matter around Kempton over this trip, especially in a 10-runner field, so it may come down to who gets the smoothest passage rather than raw ability alone. Tricky, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Warrior Mode – 11/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 4380-3 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed:
Warrior Mode looks the percentage call. His reappearance third suggested he retains plenty of ability, and with the Prescott team you always suspect there is a bit of a plan once one starts to come to hand. He was competitive from higher marks last season, so an 85 doesn’t look beyond him at all, especially back at a mile on this surface. Dylan Hogan knows how to deliver one late around here and this race should be run to suit if they go a sensible clip. At 11/4 he is no giveaway, but he still makes most appeal as the one with the fewest doubts. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Stardancer – 4/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Georgia Dobie | Trainer: Clive Cox | Form: 237-61 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed:
Stardancer is the each-way angle because she still looks on the upgrade after getting off the mark for the season last time. That latest win was a fair step forward on her comeback effort, and the form figures hint at a filly who has been knocking on the door for a while. A mark of 82 is workable if she can build again, and Clive Cox’s runners often do well once they find momentum. The widest stall is not ideal, but over Kempton’s mile that need not be fatal if Georgia Dobie can slot in early. At 4/1 she is short enough in a place market, but still makes sense as a solid each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Warrior Mode is the win play, as he looks poised to step forward from his seasonal return and has the profile of one who can improve past this mark. Stardancer is the each-way alternative in a competitive 10-runner race with three places on offer. Grey Soul is the obvious danger seeking the hat-trick, while Metallo is the lurking rebound candidate if the market speaks in his favour.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior Mode | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Foreseen | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Stardancer | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Grey Soul | 9/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Metallo | 4/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Kindest Nation | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| I Am Me | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Beauty By My Side | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Lili Marleen | 80/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Cotswold Cottage | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Warrior Mode |
20:00 – Bet £20 Get £20 With Unibet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a typically competitive London Mile qualifier rather than a deep Class 4, and the market has understandably latched on to the two obvious recent form horses in Rogue Allegiance and Final Night. The former arrives off a deserved win after knocking on the door, while Final Night has been threatening to cash in from this sort of mark. Sovereign View is the interesting 3yo in the line-up, carrying a smart topspeed figure and still open to more progress against older handicappers. Gallant, from stall 1, is another with enough ability to get involved if things fall right. There are a few with questions to answer, so this feels a race where recent consistency and tactical position over Kempton’s mile could count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Rogue Allegiance – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 623221 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 37
He’s the one arriving with the clearest upward profile. Those recent figures tell their own story: placed again and again before finally getting his head in front last time, and it looked no fluke. James Owen’s 4yo has been holding his form well in this grade and a mark of 87 still doesn’t look beyond him if he gets a smooth run from stall 6. Harry Davies is a good booking for this sort of patiently ridden miler, and at 11/4 he makes plenty of appeal in a race where several rivals are either exposed or inconsistent. He’s the solid option and the one I’d want on side most.
Bet: WIN
2. Sovereign View – 11/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: James Tate | Form: 1-2634 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 71
At the prices, Sovereign View looks the more interesting each-way angle. He’s a 3yo taking on older horses, but that can be a positive at this stage of the season and his profile suggests there’s another step forward in him. The topspeed figure of 71 stands out in this field, and although he hasn’t won since his debut success, his recent efforts have been perfectly respectable without everything dropping right. James Tate’s runners around Kempton always merit respect, and Jason Watson is exactly the sort you want for a tactically run mile. Available at 11/2, he looks overpriced to hit the frame and possibly better.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Rogue Allegiance is the win play after finally converting a string of solid efforts, and he looks the percentage call. For an each-way punt, Sovereign View makes more appeal than the obvious alternatives at the prices. Final Night is the danger if reproducing his best recent run, while Gallant could outrun his odds from the inside draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Night | 15/8 | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Gallant | 13/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Allegiance | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| City Of Kings | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign View | 4/1 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| San Juanito | 66/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Dumuji | 8/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 8/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Gunfighter | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Man Of Desert | 22/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Lieutenant Kije | 28/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Matt Polley | Gallant |
| Templegate | Rogue Allegiance |
20:30 – Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 3 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This revolves around whether the improving 3yo Kokbastau is simply ahead of the assessor, and on the balance of it he probably is. Roger Varian’s colt arrives on the back of a tidy win and gets in here with just 9st 6lb, which makes him an obvious one in a race where several older rivals are exposed enough. That said, this is not a gimme. Forever Penywern is thriving and keeps finding, Bulletin has been knocking on the door in similar company, while The Green Mile comes here in form after winning again. It’s a solid Class 3 rather than a weak one, and the big-field, extra-place angle means there’s room to look beyond the favourite for each-way value.
Top Selections
1. Kokbastau – 5/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 6-31 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 65
He’s the percentage call. Kokbastau has only had three starts, improved from his comeback third to get off the mark last time, and now moves into handicaps looking the type to do better still over this sort of trip. An opening mark of 92 is no gift, but it’s not obviously punitive for an unexposed 3yo from a yard that places this sort well. The older horses here have bits and pieces of form, but most of them have already shown the assessor plenty. At 5/4 he isn’t a sexy price, but he is the one with the clearest scope to be better than today’s mark. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bulletin – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: -32434 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 81
Bulletin looks the sensible each-way play in a race paying four places. He’s been admirably consistent without getting his head in front, but those recent figures tell you he keeps running to a level and his topspeed figure of 81 stacks up perfectly well in this field. Drawn low in 3, with Harry Davies taking over, he should get a smooth trip around here, and this track often rewards that. He does need to prove he can put one of these to bed late on, which is why he’s not the win pick, but at 11/2 he makes plenty of appeal as the solid each-way alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kokbastau is the win bet because he’s the one open to proper improvement and may simply be better than a mark of 92. For those wanting to play the generous place terms, Bulletin is the each-way option at a fair price given his consistency. The main dangers are Forever Penywern, who is hard to knock, and The Green Mile, who arrives here in rude health.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulonimbus | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| The Green Mile | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Bulletin | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Galaxy Star | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Forever Penywern | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Son Of Man | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Classical Allusion | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Kokbastau | 6/5 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/5 | 5/4 (Betfair) |
| Duc De Kent | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Must Believe | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Dust Cover | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Mathematician | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| On The Nose | Forever Penywern |
| Jason Heavey | Kokbastau |
21:00 – Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 5 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a fair late-evening handicap rather than a deep one, and there are a few with obvious questions to answer. Crooked Path heads the market on his first run since the autumn and clearly comes here with potential for James Owen, but he is being asked to concede race sharpness to a couple who arrive in better nick. Solanna is the solid, in-form yardstick after a recent win and another step up in grade may not stop her, while Maestro Del Mar shaped with promise on his return and could easily build on that. At bigger prices, Maywedance and Roland Garros have bits of form that give them squeak claims. It is a slightly tricky puzzle, but not an impossible one, and current fitness may be the key late on.
Top Selections
1. Solanna – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: John Butler | Form: 514321 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 47
Solanna is the one arriving with the fewest excuses. John Butler’s 7yo has her quirks, but that recent sequence reads well in the context of this race and she deservedly got her head back in front last time. She is up in class, yet remains on a workable mark of 73 and Billy Loughnane is a notable booking for a mare who tends to be seen to best effect when produced with confidence. In a race where the favourite has been absent and several others look a shade exposed, Solanna’s fitness and current rhythm count for plenty. At 7/2, she makes most appeal as the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Maestro Del Mar – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos | Form: 7040-3 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed:
Maestro Del Mar looks the value alternative and very much the each-way play. His return from a break when third was a good deal more encouraging than the bare result, suggesting this 4yo still has some mileage off a mark of 69. Silvestre De Sousa is exactly the sort you want on a horse who may need delivering late and decisively around Kempton. He does not have the recent winning habit of Solanna, but he has a touch of upside that some of these lack and this longer trip could draw out a bit more. With 9/2 available, he is not massive at the prices, but he still appeals as a sensible each-way punt in an 11-runner field.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Solanna is the win bet because she comes here match-fit, in form and with a profile that is easy to trust in this grade. Maestro Del Mar is the each-way option after a pleasing return, and he looks capable of stepping forward from that. The obvious danger is Crooked Path, whose old form gives him strong claims if fully tuned up after the layoff.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solanna | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Maestro Del Mar | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Naasma | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Roland Garros | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Star Time | 9/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Crooked Path | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Imperial Decision | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Eljowhary | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Semper Femina | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Backer Bilk | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Maywedance | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Kempton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Nature | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Final Night | 10 | 4 | 40% | 40% |
| Maywedance | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| How Impressive | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Must Believe | 5 | 2 | 40% | 80% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie Redman | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 33.33% |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 207 | 38 | 18.36% | 42.51% |
| Billy Loughnane | 407 | 65 | 15.97% | 38.82% |
| Kaiya Fraser | 63 | 9 | 14.29% | 36.51% |
| Jack Mitchell | 891 | 112 | 12.57% | 34.34% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Kempton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Hawkins | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Faye Bramley | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Jennie Candlish | 27 | 6 | 22.22% | 37.04% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 363 | 76 | 20.94% | 49.86% |
| Roger Varian | 744 | 153 | 20.56% | 46.24% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Kempton racing tips for Wednesday 12th August 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 Wednesday 12th August 2026 goes off at 17:30, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Kempton today?
The going at Kempton is reported as Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack).
How many races are at Kempton today?
There are 8 races on the card at Kempton today, running from 17:30 through to 21:00.
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