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KEMPTON (AW)
28 January 2026
Wednesday 28th January
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King's Code
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9/2
King’s Code has been absolutely flying recently and he scored impressively off a 6lb lower mark at Newcastle earlier this month. It will require a career-best in order to come out on top but the style of his recent success suggest he could be up to it.
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CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts here (60%)
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts on this ground (60%)
Ready win at Newcastle last time, taking AW record to 10-26; he's 3-5 at Kempton
1135-1
Age: 6
Weight: 10-0
OR: 103
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 9-6 b | 1/13 | Parlando (2½L) | 18/1 | 97 | 106 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 2Hc | 9-13 b | 5/6 | Brasil Power (5L) | 15/2 | 98 | 96 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 9-9 b | 3/6 | Duke's Command (1½L) | 2/1F | 98 | 102 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 3Hc | 9-13 b | 1/13 | Race To The Stars (nk) | 12/1 | 94 | 104 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-1 b | 1/12 | Londoner (nk) | 11/1 | 90 | 98 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 10f Gd | 3Hc | 9-9 b | 2/9 | Loughville (4L) | 9/1 | 90 | 95 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Won this race off just 1lb lower last year; good second on Boxing Day; very solid claims
15442-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-11
OR: 100
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 2Hc | 10-0 | 2/6 | Brasil Power (nk) | 7/2 | 99 | 106 |
| 14 May 25 | Yor York | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 4/12 | Almosh'her (4¼L) | 13/2 | 100 | 102 |
| 18 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 9-5 | 4/14 | Salamanca (2¾L) | 28/1 | 100 | 103 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-10 | 5/14 | Teumessias Fox (5¼L) | 8/1 | 100 | 101 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-9 | 1/7 | Gaassee (nse) | 5/2 | 99 | 105 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 2Hc | 9-4 | 1/6 | Dream Harder (4L) | 9/4F | 95 | 105 |
Cesarewitch winner; eyecatching third to King's Code at Newcastle on reappearance
4231-3
Age: 6
Weight: 9-10
OR: 99
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 9-8 ht | 3/13 | King's Code (3½L) | 22/1 | 99 | 101 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 18f GF | 2Hc | 8-11 ht1 | 1/19 | Dawn Rising (1¼L) | 7/1 | 91 | 104 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nby Newbury | 13.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-3 t | 3/14 | Lieber Power (1L) | 7/1 | 94 | 102 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-1 t | 2/13 | Subsequent (½L) | 10/1 | 91 | 100 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Ham Hamilton | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 t | 4/8 | Paddy The Squire (2¼L) | 4/1 | 91 | 94 |
| 7 Aug 25 | Chp Chepstow | 12f GS | 3Hc | 9-7 t | 1/12 | Winston Junior (¾L) | 11/4F | 85 | 97 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Useful turf performer on his day for Roger Varian; AW/stable debut
3/907-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 97
Days: 138
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-9 | 7/13 | Subsequent (6¼L) | 9/2J | 99 | 99 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 11/22 | Ethical Diamond (7¾L) | 9/1 | 100 | 101 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 2Hc | 9-2 | 9/18 | Westridge (6L) | 16/1 | 100 | 100 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f GS | 2Hc | 10-2 | 3/8 | Faylaq (½L) | 3/1 | 100 | 108 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Yor York | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 9-11 | 1/12 | Lieber Power (nk) | 6/1 | 95 | 105 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Rip Ripon | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 9-9 | 2/9 | Iron Lion (½L) | 7/4F | 93 | 102 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
About 2l behind Paradias in this race last year and at Wolverhampton latest start
14513-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-7
OR: 96
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 2Hc | 9-11 | 3/6 | Brasil Power (2½L) | 5/1 | 96 | 99 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 2Hc | 9-13 | 1/7 | Dramatic Star (shd) | 18/1 | 93 | 101 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-4 | 5/12 | King's Code (2¾L) | 40/1 | 93 | 95 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-7 | 4/11 | Siempre Arturo (3L) | 11/1 | 93 | 96 |
| 28 May 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-10 | 1/13 | Way Of Life (hd) | 14/1 | 90 | 98 |
| 22 May 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 1/4 | Isle Of Sark (6L) | 2/1 | 85 | 93 |
Has failed to beat a rival in two runs since racing in Britain and switched to AW
2027-5
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 95
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-5 | 5/5 | Blue Rc (19½L) | 50/1 | 98 | 63 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-8 | 7/7 | Crown Board (15½L) | 25/1 | 101 | 71 |
| 31 Aug 25 | Tip Tipperary | 7.5f Y | 10-0 | 2/5 | Mississippi River (hd) | 7/4 | 102 | 105 | |
| 3 Aug 25 | Gal Galway | 7f Sft | Hc | 10-0 p1 | 15/15 | Princess Child (26L) | 25/1 | 103 | 43 |
| 23 Jul 25 | Naa Naas | 7f Y | 10-1 | 2/5 | Comanche Brave (¾L) | 7/2 | 103 | 109 | |
| 13 Jun 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 7f Gd/Y | 10-0 | 2/7 | Duckadilly (2¼L) | 5/1 | 105 | 104 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Below par when last seen; progressive otherwise on AW; likely player if back on song
1/419-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-3
OR: 92
Days: 86
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-3 | 9/12 | King's Code (6¾L) | 11/2 | 92 | 87 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 8-12 | 1/12 | Charlotte's Web (nk) | 13/2 | 85 | 97 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-9 | 4/7 | Paradias (½L) | 13/8F | 85 | 90 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-13 | 1/11 | Crystal Mariner (1½L) | 4/5F | 79 | 87 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-5 | 1/14 | Andaleep (¾L) | 3/1F | 73 | 84 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-9 | 3/13 | Breathless Spirit (1¾L) | 3/1F | 72 | 80 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Failed to transfer the form of Shergar Cup win back to AW on reappearance
5321-0
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 89
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 8-13 | 13/13 | King's Code (9½L) | 40/1 | 90 | 80 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 1/10 | La Pulga (½L) | 11/4F | 86 | 92 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 2Hc | 9-0 | 2/6 | Mount Atlas (1L) | 13/8 | 86 | 90 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Hay Haydock | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 8-8 | 3/14 | Plage De Havre (5½L) | 18/1 | 86 | 91 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 8-10 | 5/14 | Small Fry (13L) | 16/1 | 87 | 79 |
| 10 May 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3Hc | 9-0 | 1/10 | Ocean Of Dreams (3¾L) | 16/1 | 80 | 89 |
C
5 x Course Winner - Won 5 times before at this course
Record of 5-10 at Kempton, all over 1m; trip query aside, he's attractively weighted
6364-5
Age: 7
Weight: 8-11
OR: 86
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4Hc | 9-13 tv | 5/9 | Paladin (2¾L) | 6/1 | 86 | 88 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 3Hc | 9-11 tv1 | 4/7 | Parlando (5¼L) | 8/1 | 88 | 87 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 8-13 tp1 | 6/6 | Duke's Command (6L) | 3/1 | 88 | 83 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 3Hc | 9-7 t | 3/13 | King's Code (1¼L) | 33/1 | 88 | 95 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-2 t | 6/10 | First Principle (5L) | 14/1 | 90 | 88 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GS | 2Hc | 8-10 t | 12/12 | Cerulean Bay (13½L) | 22/1 | 86 | 65 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Won off 2lb higher at Kempton in 2024; possibilities if taking well to headgear
2926-6
Age: 6
Weight: 8-9
OR: 84
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 3Hc | 9-5 | 6/8 | Enemy (9L) | 7/2 | 86 | 83 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 2Hc | 9-7 | 6/7 | Haku (8½L) | 5/1 | 87 | 81 |
| 21 Sep 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-13 | 2/11 | Palazzo Blu (1½L) | 7/1 | 86 | 94 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-1 | 9/11 | Siempre Arturo (5L) | 4/1 | 87 | 87 |
| 25 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 9-10 | 2/5 | Pinhole (5½L) | 7/2 | 88 | 92 |
| 3 Jul 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-8 | 5/14 | Incensed (3¼L) | 6/1 | 89 | 95 |
Verdict
Very solid PARADIAS (nap) is taken to win this race for the second year running. Assail is second pick.
Paradias
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Paradias,
100/30 Beylerbeyi,
9/2 King's Code,
11/2 The Glen Rovers,
8/1 Assail,
9/1 Whitcombe Rockstar,
10/1 Haku,
16/1 Night Breeze,
20/1 Shadow Dance,
50/1 Bravais
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