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Cracking The Kempton AW Code ~ Wed Sept 23 2026

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Cracking The Kempton AW Code

❖ Wednesday Sept 23 2026

❖ We Study The Racing Stats @ The Adrian Massey.com Horse Racing Database

Kempton AW Code Breaker

I will attempt to Crack The Kempton Park All Weather code in as few words as possible. We have a ninerace card with seven handicaps on offer for me to hopefully find a winner from.

❖ Jockeys ❖ I am focusing in on 2025/26 Champion jockey elect Billy Loughnane 𝕏 today ~ he has seven rides booked.

❖ Draw Bias ❖ Draw considerations come into play sharply at Kempton. I will be looking for a low draw (1~5) in all races up to a mile.

❖ Bet Selection Considerations ❖

  • ❖ If anything Billy Loughnane is on is well drawn, give it a very close look on form.
  • ❖ Also beware anything that has been thrown into a race with a clear and obvious advantage.

Kempton AW Jockey Quick Statistics

Jockey BILLY LOUGHNANE

  • Date | Race | Type | Distance | Trainer | HORSE | ✅ Denotes Selection |
  • 23 Sep 2026 4:20 Kempton Novice Stakes 1m RICHARD HUGHES KODIAC CITY
  • 23 Sep 2026 5:30 Kempton Handicap 1m JOHN BUTLER PROTECTRIX
  • 23 Sep 2026 6:00 Kempton Fillies Novice Stakes 6f GEORGE BOUGHEY DUCHESS OF IMMATIN
  • 23 Sep 2026 7:00 Kempton Handicap 7f ED DUNLOP CHAPMAN'S PEAK ✅
  • 23 Sep 2026 7:30 Kempton Handicap 7f RICHARD HUGHES MANLY FIREBALL ✅
  • 23 Sep 2026 8:00 Kempton Handicap 1m 3f JOHN BUTLER JOSEPH ✅
  • 23 Sep 2026 8:30 Kempton Handicap 1m 3f ED DUNLOP ARUNDEL ✅
Π Going: Tapeta - Standard/Slow

4:20 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
# No Bet.

4:55 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
# No Bet.

5:30 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
# No Bet.

6:00 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
# No Bet.

6:30 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
# No Bet.

7:00 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
6/1 Chapmans Peak. (Unplaced 9/2) Held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 13th.

7:30 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
15/2 Manly Fireball. (Unplaced 13/2) Held up behind leaders, ridden and kept on one pace from 2f out, 9th.

8:00 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
9/2 Joseph. (3rd 10/3) Held up behind leaders, headway to chase winner 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 3rd.

8:30 Kempton (AW Polytrack)
♥ 7/2 Arundel. (Won 3/1f) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, 1st
Returns: £4.00


Stake: 4 X £1.00 Win Single

Returns: £4.00

Total: Level

Kempton Results - Wednesday Sept 23 2026. Going: Standard
16:20
1. 2 Donegan 17/2
2. 3 Playing Card 11/4
3. 1 Kodiac City 2/5F
Tote Win 9.50
Places 2.00, 1.10, 1.02
Exacta: 34.90
CSF: 34.10
Trifecta: 50.30
Winning Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Winning Trainer: A M Balding
Distances: 2 1/4 lengths, Head
Kodiac City 2/5 F
9 ran
16:55
1. 4 Pure Concept 1/10F
2. 1 Cashinoroyale 20/1
3. 2 Notimetotakeoff 50/1
Tote Win 1.10
Places 1.02, 2.90, 10.70
Exacta: 8.00
CSF: 10.90
Trifecta: 70.80
Winning Jockey: S M Levey
Winning Trainer: R Hannon
Distances: 5 lengths, 1 1/2 length
Pure Concept 1/10 F
9 ran
17:30
1. 6 Protectrix 11/4F
2. 7 Bofa Beach 12/1
3. 8 Goomah 5/1
Tote Win 3.75
Places 1.40, 3.20, 2.00
Exacta: 40.70
CSF: 38.61
Tricast: 165.86
Trifecta: 226.00
Winning Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Winning Trainer: J Butler
Distances: Head, 2 1/2 lengths
Protectrix 11/4 F
10 ran
18:00
1. 3 Duchess Of Immatin 5/2
2. 10 Show Me Glory 1/1F
3. 11 Threelittleangels 11/2
Tote Win 3.50
Places 1.30, 1.30, 1.70
Exacta: 6.60
CSF: 5.45
Trifecta: 26.40
Winning Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Winning Trainer: G Boughey
Distances: 1 length, 3 3/4 lengths
Show Me Glory 1/1 F
11 ran
Non Runners 1
18:30
1. 6 Methgal 7/4F
2. 5 Generous Rascal 12/1
3. 10 Iconic Dawn 5/1
Tote Win 2.75
Places 1.40, 3.60, 1.70
Exacta: 25.60
CSF: 25.66
Tricast: 97.27
Trifecta: 139.10
Winning Jockey: S M Levey
Winning Trainer: Dylan Cunha
Distances: 2 1/2 lengths, 4 1/4 lengths
Methgal 7/4 F
11 ran
19:00
1. 4 Whitesnake 6/1
2. 3 Penfolds Grange 10/1
3. 5 Eyes Front 11/2
Tote Win 7.60
Places 2.30, 3.10, 2.20
Exacta: 98.20
CSF: 67.38
Tricast: 374.46
Trifecta: 511.60
Winning Jockey: J Watson
Winning Trainer: R A Teal
Distances: 1 3/4 length, Neck
Spirit Of Breeze 4/1 F
13 ran
Non Runners 12
19:30
1. 11 Luansobe 4/1JF
2. 5 Rogue Messiah 10/1
3. 8 Chalk Mountain 9/2
Tote Win 5.10
Places 2.20, 3.80, 1.50
Exacta: 53.30
CSF: 44.81
Tricast: 201.97
Trifecta: 278.20
Winning Jockey: Harry Davies
Winning Trainer: C Fellowes
Distances: 1 1/4 length, 2 3/4 lengths
Crossbar 4/1 JF
Luansobe 4/1 JF
13 ran
Non Runners 2
20:00
1. 2 Classical Allusion 3/1
2. 8 Wardlaw 15/8F
3. 5 Joseph 10/3
Tote Win 4.10
Places 1.50, 1.20, 1.30
Exacta: 13.90
CSF: 9.63
Tricast: 19.87
Trifecta: 34.10
Winning Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Winning Trainer: A M Balding
Distances: 4 lengths, 1 length
Wardlaw 15/8 F
8 ran
Non Runners 7
20:30
1. 2 Arundel 3/1F
2. 4 Super Hit 17/2
3. 8 Fast Steps 14/1
Tote Win 4.10
Places 2.00, 3.00, 4.80
Exacta: 33.80
CSF: 29.62
Tricast: 330.83
Trifecta: 369.10
Winning Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Winning Trainer: E A L Dunlop
Distances: 3/4 length, 1/2 length
Arundel 3/1 F
14 ran

3 AW Bets Today - Tues Sept 22

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4:55 Southwell

DARN HOT GALLOP 8/1

Unplaced 9/2 from 8's ~ Always rear division, 8th.

7:00 Southwell

KOFFEE AND KALE 3/1

Unplaced 2/1f from 3's ~ Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway when badly hampered 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headway to chase leaders 1f out, blocked and squeezed up again, no extra inside final furlong.

8:30 Southwell

TRYFAN 10/1

3rd 17/2 from 10's ~ Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 3f out, ridden and stayed on well from over 1f out, challenged winner 1f out, no extra final 110 yards, 3rd.

3 X £1 Win Singles

Stake: £3.00

Returns: 0.00

Total: - £3.00

Related Page: UK Horse Racing Commentary ➔

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2026 Ayr Festival Big Races Of Note

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AYR GOLD CUP FESTIVAL 2026 BIG RACES TO WATCH OUT FOR

The Big Races To Watch At Ayr This Weekend

Ayr Gold Cup Festival week is here, and with the action already underway, attention is quickly turning towards the big races that will shape a spectacular Saturday at Ayr.

The three-day festival runs from Thursday through Saturday, with the meeting building towards one of the biggest sprint handicaps of the season – the Ayr Gold Cup.

There is plenty more to keep an eye on, though. From Listed class 2yo runners on Ladies Day to the Silver Cup and a Group 3 on Saturday, Ayr has packed plenty of quality into the programme.

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Friday's Big Races

2:30

British EBF Stallions Harry Rosebery Stakes

LISTED • £55,000

One for the two-year-old sprinting stars. This Listed contest is one of Fridays headline races and is a useful opportunity to spot youngsters who could progress into bigger company later in their careers.

3:05

Arran Scottish Sprint EBF Fillies' Stakes

LISTED • £70,000

Another high-quality sprint for the fillies and one of the races to keep firmly on the radar. With £70,000 on offer, it is an important target in its own right and adds plenty of class to the Ladies Day card.

3:40

Ladbrokes Ayr Bronze Cup

CLASS 2 • £40,000

Friday's big handicap sprint is the Ayr Bronze Cup, with a maximum field of 25 possible over six furlongs. It is another taste of the sprinting chaos that makes Ayr's big weekend so entertaining.

02

Saturday: The Main Event

THE ONE EVERYONE IS WAITING FOR

Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup

3:40pm 6 furlongs Class 2 Heritage Handicap £180,000

This is the race that gives the festival its name. The Ayr Gold Cup is one of the most famous sprint handicaps in Britain, with a huge field charging down Ayrs six-furlong straight in pursuit of the £180,000 prize.

The 2026 field is scheduled to contain the maximum 25 runners, making the draw, pace and positioning particularly important factors to watch. The current going is soft, adding another variable to an already fiercely competitive handicap.

Last year's winner: Run Boy Run, trained by Richard Spencer and ridden by George Wood.

03

Don't Miss The Races Around It

1:55pm

Doonside Cup

A £60,000 Listed contest over 1m2f and one of Ayrs long-established feature races. A very different test from the sprint handicaps, so it is worth watching for the middle~distance horses with bigger autumn targets.

2:30pm

Ayr Silver Cup

The £65,000 Silver Cup is the sister sprint to the Gold Cup. It is specifically designed for horses that were eliminated from the Gold Cup at the declaration stage, meaning there can be plenty of interesting runners who were just short of making the main field.

3:05pm

Firth Of Clyde Stakes

Scotlands only Group race, this Group 3 is worth £75,000 and gives the two~year~old fillies a chance to make their mark at a higher level. It is one of Saturdays races that deserves attention beyond the Gold Cup itself.

04

What Should Racing Fans Be Watching For?

  • The Gold Cup draw: With up to 25 runners spread across Ayrs straight six furlongs, where the pace develops could be crucial.
  • The soft ground: Conditions can change the complexion of a sprint handicap, so proven ability on easier ground is worth noting.
  • The Silver Cup runners: Horses narrowly missing the Gold Cup can provide plenty of interest in the consolation race.
  • The youngsters: Fridays Listed races and Saturdays Firth Of Clyde offer an early look at horses who could be making their names later in the season.
  • The big-field tactics: Ayrs major sprint handicaps are rarely straightforward. Watch how the field breaks, where the pace comes from and which jockeys manage to secure a position without using up too much energy.

One Final Word

The Ayr Gold Cup is obviously the race that grabs the punters attention and the race papers headlines, but the beauty of the festival is the decent horses that come to race. The Silver Cup, Firth Of Clyde, Doonside Cup and Fridays Listed races all give racing fans and gamblers plenty to get stuck into before the big sprint arrives.

So, with the festival already underway, keep an eye on the form, the ground and the way the early races are run. By the time the Gold Cup field heads into the stalls on Saturday afternoon, there should be plenty of clues to help you catch a winner in hte big race.

Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2026: Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th September.
The Ayr Gold Cup is scheduled for 3:40pm on Saturday, 19th September.

St Leger Day One Bets

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I'll have a few bets this year during the St Leger Festival. Day One Bets >>

  • 2:25 Doncaster ~ Handicap | 1m 2f ~ BOURBON BLUES (5/1) | ✅ (1st 7/1)
    Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, led post.
  • 3:00 Doncaster ~ Group 2 | 1m 7f ~ DANIELLE (9/2) | ❌ (2nd 10/3)
    In rear, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, ran on into second 110 yards out.
  • 4:45 Doncaster ~ Handicap | 7f ~ RAFE'S DA MAN (15/2) ❌ (Unp 7/1) Prominent, keen, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out.

Stake: £3.00

Returns: £8.00

Total: + £5.00

Related Page: UK Horse Racing Commentary ➔

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2026 St Leger ITV Race Schedule

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Doncaster • September 2026

Doncaster St Leger Festival

Four days of top-class racing at Doncaster, which includes the final Classic of the 2026 Flat season.

The Doncaster St Leger Festival returns for another four days of decent quality flat racing, with Group class action, big money handicaps and the highlight of the meeting, the St Leger (history) ~ on Saturday afternoon (3:35).

Racing is live on ITV1 and STV throughout the festival. Check out the full ITV race schedule for each day's play >>

Thursday 10th September

  • 13:15 6½f British Stallion Studs 'Carrie Red' EBF Nursery
  • 13:50 6½f Weatherbys £300,000 2yo Sales Race
  • 14:25 1m 2f Oddschecker Handicap
  • 15:00 1m 6½f Betfred Park Hill Stakes (Group 2)
  • 15:35 1m Betfred May Hill Stakes (Group 2)

Friday 11th September

  • 13:15 7f Betfred Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed)
  • 13:50 1m Betfred Leger Legends (Classified Stakes)
  • 14:25 5f Carlsberg Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2)
  • 15:00 2m 2f Betfred Howard Wright Doncaster Cup (Group 2)
  • 15:35 1m 4f British Stallion Studs EBF Premier Handicap

Sunday 13th September

  • 13:25 5f IPM Group Handicap
  • 13:55 6½f Betfred Handicap
  • 14:30 7f Betfred City of Doncaster Handicap
  • 15:05 7f JRA Sceptre Stakes (Group 3)
  • 15:40 1m 6½f Betfred Mallard Handicap

Watching the St Leger Festival?

More racing to watch on ITV over the St Leger meeting comes from Chester races, Leopardstown and the Curragh.

View the ITV Racing Schedule →

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All Weather Bet On Knights Gold @ 11/2

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8:00 Wolverhampton

KNIGHTS GOLD 11/2

Wore red hood to post, pressed leader, led after 4 furlongs, pushed along well over 1f out, headed 1f out and ridden, weakened, 7th.

£1 Win Single

Stake: £1.00

Returns: 0.00

Total: - £1.00

Related Page: UK Horse Racing Commentary ➔