In the Racing UK Apprentice Handicap (5.10) at Kempton on Wednesday, Moayadd was beaten in a similar ‘egg-and-spoon’ race over 7 furlongs at Chelmsford last month on his debut for Neil Mulholland, but found the expected improvement when landing odds of 8/11 in a better race, over 1 mile 2 furlongs, at Newcastle eight days ago with a minimum of fuss. His 6lb penalty is offset by dropping back into 0-50 company and he can get the evening off to a good start.
In the 32Red Handicap (6.50) at Kempton, Franco’s Secret has one his last two starts – including over course and distance 12 days ago – by a neck and a head and has been raised just 3lb, in total, so may be able to complete a hat-trick under Tom Marquand. The form of his previous win at Lingfield has been franked by the second, Chevallier, who won a 0-95 contest back at the Surrey track last month, so there are reasons for believing he’s still well handicapped, despite a career-high mark.
Selections: Kempton 5.10 Moayadd, Kempton 6.50 Franco’s Secret, 1-point Win Double
