Monday 19th January 2026

I did mention on Saturday that Haziym's chances very much depended on his mood on the day. As soon as he dwelt at the stalls and then veered off to the right when moving away, it was obvious he was in one of his couldn't be a**ed moods, and that was that. He did rally a little towards the end, but his chance had long gone by then. 

In his quest for a 4-timer, Justcallmepete came up against some better opposition and lost.

Today, there is a rare afternoon AW fixture at Kempton, followed by evening racing at Wolverhampton. Here are a couple to consider at both.

Kempton Park

1.08 APACHE GREEN (ew) - placed behind Latin at Wolverhampton two weeks ago, likely competitive at the same level.

1.38 MAGNA - bids for a hat-trick off 4lb higher. Oisin Murphy takes the ride today.

Wolverhampton

7.00 ZOULU WARRIOR - another chasing a hat-trick. Trainer Heather Main and Billy (the kid) Loughnane have a more than impressive 83% strike rate at Wolverhampton (i.e., 5 winners from 6 runners).

7.30 CHIFA (ew) - and yet another looking for a hat-trick, Chifa has been around for a while now (9yo) and is in the form of his life. Up 3lb, Ed de Giles' grey gelding could well make the frame here.

Best of luck with your betting today.

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