Our Kempton racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Wednesday 5th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:20 and runs through to 20:50, with going reported as Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Barachiel boasts a 12.5% strike rate from 8 runs at the track, Colin Keane has been in fine form here with 7 wins from 17 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 32.28% 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% |
| Kieran McHugh | Norwich Evening News | 14 | 7 | 50% | 78.57% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 32 | 15 | 46.88% | 62.5% |
| picksfromthepaddock.co.uk | picksfromthepaddock.co.uk | 15 | 7 | 46.67% | 73.33% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 33 | 15 | 45.45% | 69.7% |
17:20 – Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a fairly typical early-season nursery at Kempton: plenty with something to prove, a few unexposed sorts, and not much room for error over this sharp 6f. Tallahassee Lassie arrives off a win and is the obvious one to beat, while Crowned has shown enough in two runs to suggest this opening mark could be workable despite being rated 75. Nascent Star and Its A Ginger Thing are in the mix if finding improvement for handicaps, and Time And Effort is another with place possibilities after a better latest effort. It is not a deep race, but it is a tricky one because several of these are lightly raced 2yos who could step forward now switched into nursery company. Draw and early track position should matter.
Top Selections
1. Crowned – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Michael Keady | Form: 34 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed:
Crowned is the one I want on side. He has only had the two starts, shaped with promise on debut and then improved again when fourth next time, and that profile suggests there should be more to come now entering handicaps. A mark of 75 is no giveaway in a Class 6 nursery, but this is not an especially strong contest and his raw ability may simply be better than these. Colin Keane is an eye-catching booking and from stall 8 he should get a fair tow into the race. At 7/2, he makes more appeal than the obvious last-time-out winner because there could easily be another step forward lurking here. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Najmet Minzaal – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez | Trainer: Jack Channon | Form: 445 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 66
Najmet Minzaal looks the each-way value in a race where plenty are either exposed quickly or still hard to trust. His form figures do not leap off the page, but he has been running with some consistency, his mark of 66 looks reasonable, and that Topspeed figure of 66 is one of the more solid pieces of evidence on offer in this line-up. Drawn in 3, he should be able to hold a handy position, which is often no bad thing around here with inexperienced juveniles. At 9/1, he is the type to outrun his price if coping well with this first crack at nursery company. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Crowned is the win play because he has the most convincing upside in a modest enough nursery and could simply be better than his mark. For an each-way punt, Najmet Minzaal makes plenty of sense at 9/1 given his workable rating and solid draw. Tallahassee Lassie is the obvious danger after getting off the mark, while Nascent Star is another who would not need to improve much to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pageant Girl | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Kochella | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Beach Ahead | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Tallahassee Lassie | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Nascent Star | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Najmet Minzaal | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Crowned | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Its A Ginger Thing | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Isaac | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Secret Rival | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Time And Effort | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Trust Yourself | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
17:50 – Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a useful enough novice for the grade, even if it revolves around the unexposed newcomers rather than hard form in the book. Chymbulak and Ahmadi represent two major yards and the market has latched on accordingly, while Vardo and Minzazi add further depth among the debutantes. Of those with experience, Off The Peg is the obvious one to focus on after shaping with promise on debut and bringing the best published rating into the race. Minzaal Time has had his chances and needs a sizeable step forward, while There Goes My Hero is a non-runner. In a field where several could be above average, this is no giveaway, but the one piece of tangible form belongs to Off The Peg and that counts for plenty in a 2yo novice over this trip.
Top Selections
1. Off The Peg – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Finley Marsh | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 6 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed:
Off The Peg is the one runner here who has already shown a fair level on the track, and that makes him very appealing against a clutch of expensive question marks. His debut sixth reads better than the bare finishing position because a mark of 74 from one run suggests there was definite substance to the effort, and Hughes-trained juveniles often come on plenty for the experience. The step into 7f looks a logical move and Kempton should suit a colt expected to travel and settle better second time up. At 9/2, he makes plenty of appeal as the solid option in a race full of guesswork. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ahmadi – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Ahmadi is the each-way angle purely because Beckett and Oisin Murphy are not in the habit of wasting bullets in races like this, and the market strength says he is expected to know his job first time. Drawn widest in 9, he may need a smooth ride, but over 7f at Kempton that is hardly fatal if he breaks on terms and gets cover. Chymbulak is shorter and respected, but Ahmadi is available at 11/4 and looks the more attractive betting proposition if you want one with upside and a bit of insurance. In a novice lacking much established form, he makes obvious each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Off The Peg is the win bet because he has already put a credible piece of form on the board and should improve for that debut. Ahmadi is the each-way play in a race where the leading newcomers all come with risks attached. Chymbulak is the danger on paper, while Vardo is another debutant worth keeping an eye on in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmadi | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Chymbulak | 6/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Greenlander | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Minzaal Time | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Minzazi | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Native Chief | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Off The Peg | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Vardo | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Off The Peg |
18:20 – Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a fairly typical Kempton novice where the market should know plenty, but there is at least one solid piece of form on the table already thanks to Clive The Writer. He sets the standard on figures after shaping better than the bare result on debut, while the likes of Ghost Raider, Dover Street and Montalbano bring the powerful yards and appealing profiles that make these races tricky for punters. The non-runner takes one unknown out, but there is still depth among the unraced colts. Over 7f here, professionalism and track craft matter, so proven experience is a real asset. It is not the strongest novice on paper, but it is exactly the sort of race where one of the better-bred newcomers could be smart.
Top Selections
1. Clive The Writer – 10/3 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick | Form: 7 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed:
Clive The Writer has the one piece of form in the race that really stands up. A mark of 79 after just the one run tells you he achieved something worthwhile when seventh on debut, and that effort now gives him a clear platform in a race full of guesswork. He should know a lot more this time, the step through these novice ranks looks the obvious move, and Silvestre De Sousa is exactly the rider you want around Kempton when experience can count for plenty. At 10/3, he is not being missed, but that still looks fair rather than cramped given what he has already shown. Bet: WIN
2. Montalbano – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Montalbano makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the newcomers from major yards are all open to support. Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy are never a pairing to dismiss in these better novice events, and this colt is priced just behind the principals rather than being thrown in at the deep end. That suggests he is expected to know his job. With only eight runners after the withdrawal, the each-way angle is not spectacular, but 9/2 is still workable if you want one with upside against the favourite group. He looks the type who could travel nicely and be there when it matters. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Clive The Writer is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet, simply because he has already posted the best piece of form in the field. Montalbano is the each-way alternative for those looking to take on the obvious market leaders with a well-connected newcomer. Ghost Raider and Dover Street look the chief dangers in what is not an easy race to get overly involved in.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive The Writer | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Dover Street | 4/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Ghost Raider | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Gold Army | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Great Plains | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Montalbano | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Sayid Harry Angel | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Moda Rosa | 33/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
18:50 – Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This is a deep enough novice for the grade and not one to take lightly, with several unexposed 3yos bringing smart-looking profiles into the race. Najidi Storm heads the market on debut for Harry Charlton, which tells its own story, but he meets rivals who have already shown a fair level. Kaindy sets the standard on the figures with a lofty 90 rating, though the wide draw asks a question, while Black Chiffon and Gavriel are both returning winners from good yards and make obvious appeal. Charlie’s Cannon also arrives unbeaten after making a winning start, and Colonnade shaped with plenty of promise when third on debut. It’s a proper novice, then: full of upside, but also full of traps.
Top Selections
1. Black Chiffon – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 1- | Rating: 78 | Topspeed:
Black Chiffon appeals as the one most likely to take a step forward and that makes 4/1 look perfectly fair in a race where the market is leaning heavily towards potential rather than proven substance. She won on debut and has clearly been minded since, with Balding not the type to force one along before they’re ready. The draw in 8 is no issue round here, Oisin Murphy is an obvious plus, and this yard can ready one after an absence. There are sex allowances to help and, in a field packed with once-raced or unraced types, I like siding with a previous winner who still has plenty of improvement to come. Bet: WIN
2. Colonnade – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: 3 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed:
Colonnade looks the each-way value. An opening third in this sort of company for the Crisfords is often a platform rather than a final verdict, and his 85 rating suggests that run was no ordinary debut effort. From stall 5, Jack Mitchell should be able to get him into a smooth early rhythm, which matters in a big-field mile novice at Kempton. He doesn’t need to find masses to be involved, and unlike a few of these lurking at bigger prices, he has already shown enough to think he belongs. At 10/1 with three places on offer, he’s the sensible each-way punt against some shorter-priced but less battle-hardened rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Black Chiffon is the win play at around 4/1, with the Balding-Murphy combination and a winning debut making her very easy to warm to. For an each-way alternative, Colonnade makes plenty of appeal at double-figure odds given the promise of that first start. The obvious dangers are Najidi Storm if the market confidence is justified, plus Kaindy and Gavriel, who bring strong form into the race.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavriel | 7/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Lunar Tide | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Black Chiffon | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Classy Night | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Colonnade | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kaindy | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Najidi Storm | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Talking Bear | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Tatafortino | 100/1 | 110/1 | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Virtue King | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Kino Plasmat | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lady Blitzle | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Black Chiffon |
| Karl Hedley | Charlie’s Cannon |
19:20 – Becky Burke Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Div I)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a useful enough novice for the grade, but the shape of it is dominated by two obvious players. Dialstone sets the standard on form after finishing second on debut and an opening mark of 80 makes him the one they all have to beat, while Fortitudine brings the powerful Appleby-Doyle combination and is clearly feared on his first start. Purple Moon has already won and arrives with the best official rating in the field, though he does concede weight as an older horse, and Treble Bass is another lightly-raced type from a yard that does well with this sort. After that it gets thinner pretty quickly, with several exposed or low-rated runners needing a chunk of improvement. It’s not impossible, but it does look a race where the market should have a pretty firm handle on things.
Top Selections
1. Dialstone – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 2 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed:
Dialstone is the one with the clearest, most solid piece of form on the table and that counts for plenty in a novice like this. A debut second is often the perfect launchpad for a Beckett three-year-old, and an opening mark of 80 suggests that run had real substance rather than just looking pretty on paper. Rossa Ryan is a positive booking around Kempton and stall 3 should allow him to get into a smooth rhythm. At odds-on you are not getting rich, but this is the likeliest winner and he sets a standard the unraced horses have to match straight away. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Treble Bass – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 6 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed:
Treble Bass is the each-way angle against the obvious pair. His debut sixth does not leap off the page, but this is exactly the sort of horse Roger Varian can bring forward sharply for a first run, and the market has him shorter than most of the exposed outsiders for good reason. Drawn 5, he should get a sensible trip, and there is every chance this extra experience helps him take a sizeable step forward over 1m2f. At around 9/1 he makes more appeal than taking a skinny price about the favourite for those wanting a bit of value, especially with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dialstone is the straightforward win play and the one I’d keep onside in the main bet. For an each-way punt, Treble Bass looks the value if improving as expected from his debut. The obvious danger is Fortitudine, whose connections alone demand respect, while Purple Moon’s winning form means he is no back number either.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Moon | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Anchor | 250/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Bet365) |
| Barachiel | 100/1 | 66/1 | 70/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Digger One | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Arklan | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Be Hopeful | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Centrum | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Dialstone | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
| Fortitudine | 7/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Mid Flight | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Treble Bass | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Westender | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
19:50 – Becky Burke Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Div II)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a fairly interesting novice rather than a deep one, with the market understandably centring on Cloud Forest after just two starts. Saeed bin Suroor’s 4yo sets the standard on what we’ve seen and Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking, but he’s no good thing giving weight away to a cluster of 3yos with scope. Cuff It arrives on the back of a win and has the profile of a colt still learning, while Atlas Mountain has been knocking on the door in stronger-looking company than most of these. Church Wedding also shaped with promise on debut and could step forward for a yard that does well with middle-distance types. It’s not impossible to solve, but there are enough unexposed runners here to make it more than a simple favourite’s race.
Top Selections
1. Cloud Forest – 5/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor | Form: 62 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed:
Cloud Forest is the one they all have to beat. He improved from his debut sixth to finish second last time and that bare form, allied to an official mark of 83, already puts him right at the head of this field. The obvious question is whether a 4yo novice at odds-on is the sort you want to get heavily involved with, but this doesn’t look stacked with hardened opposition and the Murphy booking suggests intent rather than experimentation. He should be better suited by this 1m2f than some of these speedier types, and if he progresses again in the manner expected from this yard, 5/4 is fair enough rather than cramped. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Atlas Mountain – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Alan King | Form: 7-033 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed:
Atlas Mountain makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. He’s had a few goes now, which is not always fashionable in novice company, but the upside is that his level is established and it’s a pretty solid one. His last two third-place finishes suggest he’s holding his form well, and a mark of 85 means he doesn’t have to improve a ton to get into the frame again. Jack Mitchell is a positive rider around Kempton and from stall five he should get a sensible position without fuss. At 7/1, he looks the value against a short-priced favourite who still has to prove he can put one of these to bed. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cloud Forest is the percentage call and the win bet if you want to keep it simple, as he has the clearest upside and the strongest recent form. For a bit more value, Atlas Mountain is the each-way play in a race where experience could count for plenty. The obvious danger is Cuff It, while Church Wedding is another unexposed filly who could improve sharply from her debut third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Forest | 6/5 | 11/10 | 6/5 | 11/10 | 5/4 | 5/4 (William Hill) |
| No Ordinary Joe | 40/1 | 80/1 | 90/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 90/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cuff It | 10/3 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Atlas Mountain | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Kudos Too | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Shadow Road | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Wreck It Ronnie | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Church Wedding | 6/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Dove Tale | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Persian Flaw | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Brigadier | Cloud Forest |
20:20 – Unibet Supporting Safer Gambling Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a proper 3yo handicap rather than a weak late-evening affair, with several of these arriving either progressive or still open to a bit more improvement. Jumeirah Sands brings the most solid recent profile after winning twice before a respectable fourth, while Victory Ace comes here on the back of a win and has the joint-highest mark in the field. Quadrillion is interesting for a yard that places them well and could easily step forward from his reappearance, while Piscean Star returns from an absence with Oisin Murphy booked and an inside draw to help. It is a tricky puzzle because a few of them have untapped potential at 7f on this surface, but the market principals do look the right ones and a well-run race should tell.
Top Selections
1. Quadrillion – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Harry Charlton | Form: 32-6 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed:
Quadrillion is the one I want to be with. He shaped as though he had a race like this in him as a 2yo, finishing placed on both starts, and his comeback sixth can be marked up a touch given he had been off the track and was entitled to need it. An opening mark of 87 looks workable rather than harsh, and the step into this sort of 7f handicap could easily bring out improvement. Colin Keane is an eye-catching booking and from stall 2 he should get a neat trip on the inner. At 7/2, he looks the percentage call in a race where upside matters.
Bet: WIN
2. Doodling – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: -26871 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 73
Doodling appeals as the each-way play because she arrives here in winning form and still looks fairly treated despite going up to 88. That latest success suggested she was putting things together after a mixed sequence, and a racing weight of 123 makes her dangerous if this develops into a tactical affair turning for home. She does not have the sexy profile of some of the shorter-priced runners, but she has a bit of substance to her recent form and her Topspeed figure stacks up well enough in this company. At 9/1 she makes plenty of each-way appeal in an eight-runner field with three places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Quadrillion is the win bet, chiefly because he is one of the few in here who could still be ahead of his mark after that comeback spin. Doodling is the each-way option at the bigger price, with her recent win and light weight giving her a solid chance of hitting the frame. Jumeirah Sands and Victory Ace are obvious dangers if reproducing their latest form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Sands | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Angel Gabriel | 5/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 11/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Captain Fox | 9/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Piscean Star | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Quadrillion | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Blakefell | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Victory Ace | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Doodling | 9/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mirror Online | Blakefell |
| Garry Owen | Piscean Star |
| Spotlight | Victory Ace |
20:50 – Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 5 | Going: Standard to slow (watering) (Polytrack) | | flat
This looks a small but fairly interesting staying handicap rather than a deep one, with the 3yo Desert Belle setting the standard on recent consistency and receiving plenty of weight from her older rivals. Prescott’s filly has been knocking on the door and it would be no surprise if this longer trip squeezes out a bit more improvement. Captain Robert arrives in winning form too and looks the obvious danger after a solid sequence, while Tuba is on a hat-trick and can’t be dismissed despite another rise. V Power is the type to keep sneaking into the argument from a handy mark, but a few of these look exposed enough now. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but the market leaders do make plenty of appeal.
Top Selections
1. Desert Belle – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 214322 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 57
Desert Belle is becoming hard to oppose in this grade. She’s been admirably consistent, the form figures tell their own story, and the way she has kept finding under pressure suggests this step up to 1m7f could suit really well. Off 72 she is not thrown in, but as a 3yo against older stayers she still has more upside than most of these, and carrying just 128 looks a major asset late on. Luke Morris is the right man for a race like this and Prescott’s runners in staying handicaps always command respect. At 13/8 she isn’t a secret, but she still makes most appeal.
Bet: WIN
2. Tuba – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Gina Mangan | Trainer: Fergal O’Brien | Form: 325211 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 39
Tuba looks the each-way value if you want to take on the favourite at the prices. He’s won his last two, arrives in obvious heart, and the recent form suggests he is thriving now that things have clicked over staying trips. A mark of 75 asks a stiffer question and he has to shoulder top weight, but in a race where several rivals have fairly exposed profiles, his momentum counts for plenty. Fergal O’Brien’s team know how to place one and Gina Mangan should be able to keep him in a handy rhythm from stall 7. Available at 9/2, he looks a sensible each-way punt for the three places.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Desert Belle is the win play and makes plenty of sense as the progressive one with a feather weight. For an each-way alternative, Tuba appeals most given his hat-trick bid and solid current mood. Captain Robert is the obvious danger after his latest success, while V Power could also outrun his price if getting into a smooth early rhythm.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuba | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Roland Garros | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Easter Icon | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Robert | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Golden Garden | 7/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| V Power | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Desert Belle | 13/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Individualiste | 80/1 | 70/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Desert Belle |
| Templegate | Desert Belle |
Kempton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barachiel | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Keane | 17 | 7 | 41.18% | 52.94% |
| James Doyle | 1060 | 206 | 19.43% | 44.25% |
| Callum Rodriguez | 42 | 8 | 19.05% | 28.57% |
| Oisin Murphy | 1390 | 258 | 18.56% | 44.24% |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 202 | 37 | 18.32% | 42.57% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Kempton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 570 | 184 | 32.28% | 59.12% |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 115 | 27 | 23.48% | 47.83% |
| Lemos De Souza | 22 | 5 | 22.73% | 27.27% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 360 | 76 | 21.11% | 49.72% |
| Roger Varian | 741 | 153 | 20.65% | 46.02% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Kempton racing tips for Wednesday 5th 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 5th August 2026 goes off at 17:20, 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 17:20 through to 20:50.
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