The Kempton Park flat fixtures 29 Oct 2025 light up the all-weather stage — nine races of pace, power, and pure drama. Under the dazzling Kempton floodlights, the hum of hooves will echo once again through Surrey’s all-weather amphitheatre. The Kempton Park flat fixtures 29 October 2025 bring nine competitive races , showcasing emerging two-year-olds and seasoned handicappers alike. From 7-furlong sprints to stamina-rich staying tests, this evening’s card promises balance, drama, and class.
Race 1 – 4:17 pm
Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
Distance: 7 furlongs | Age: 2YO | Rating: 0–75 | Prize Money: £8,000 | Runners: 10
The evening begins with youthful energy — a nursery for two-year-olds over 7 furlongs. Leading entries include Reimagined (Charles Bishop/Eve Johnson Houghton), Lieutenant Kije (Hollie Doyle/Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole), and Dublin Bay (Billy Loughnane/Ollie Sangster). Reimagined arrives from a yard that knows how to coax juveniles around Kempton’s quick bends. Lieutenant Kije brings Doyle’s expert timing to the mix, while Dublin Bay’s Sangster-trained form adds intrigue.
Race 2 – 4:50 pm
The Kempton EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 4)
Distance: 7 furlongs | Age: 2YO | Type: Novice | Sex: Fillies & Mares | Prize Money: £11,000 | Runners: 10
The first division of the novice fillies’ races sees an elegant mix of newcomers and promising types. Among them are Antelope Riff (Finley Marsh/Clive Cox), Archer’s Grace (George Wood/James Fanshawe), Cospicua (Jason Watson/James Tate), and Dash of Class (Hollie Doyle/Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole). This division is expected to favour fillies that travel smoothly through the turns. Clive Cox’s Antelope Riff has been schooling well, while Fanshawe’s Archer’s Grace could build on solid yard form.
Race 3 – 5:25 pm
The Kempton EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 4) – Division II
Distance: 7 furlongs | Age: 2YO | Type: Novice | Prize Money: £11,000 | Runners: 10
The second division brings Accademia (Robert Havlin/Ed Walker), Blackisthenewblack (P. J. McDonald/Andrew Balding), Florida Suite (Jason Hart/William Haggas), Oh Sit Down (Finley Marsh/Clive Cox), and One Last Song (James Doyle/Hamad Al Jehani). Florida Suite represents the powerful Haggas stable — usually well-prepared for late-season novices — while Balding’s Blackisthenewblack continues a family trend of all-weather performers. Expect a steady gallop before a late burst, typical of Ed Walker’s juveniles.
Race 4 – 6:00 pm
The EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 5)
Distance: 1 mile | Age: 2YO | Type: Novice | Prize Money: £8,000 | Runners: 12
The mile contest shifts the emphasis to stamina. Standout entries include Angelic Rascal (Billy Loughnane/George Boughey), Ibiza Lights (Dylan Hogan/Michael Bell), and Valkyrie Storm (Charles Bishop/Eve Johnson Houghton). George Boughey’s Angelic Rascal catches the eye — Loughnane’s patient riding could suit the extra furlong.
Race 5 – 6:30 pm
The Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
Distance: 1 mile | Age: 3YO+ | Rating: 66–85 | Prize Money: £12,000 | Runners: 11
The first of the higher-grade handicaps features Brave Emperor (Hollie Doyle/Archie Watson), Cogitate (James Doyle/Charles Hills), Brasil Power (Billy Loughnane/George Boughey), and Tempus (William Cox/Archie Watson). Watson’s dual entry adds tactical depth — Brave Emperor’s strong cruising speed contrasts with Tempus’s late-running profile.
Race 6 – 7:00 pm
The Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
Distance: 6 furlongs | Age: 3YO+ | Rating: 66–85 | Prize Money: £12,000 | Runners: 10
Fast and furious, this sprint brings Emperor Spirit (Sean Levey/Michael Keady), The Dragon King (Jack Callan/Clive Cox), Coul Angel (Robert Havlin/Michael Appleby), and Stanley Spencer (P. J. McDonald/James Tate). The draw and break matter immensely here. Emperor Spirit is an established front-runner, while Clive Cox’s The Dragon King thrives when stalking the leader.
Race 7 – 7:30 pm
The Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
Distance: 1 mile 3 furlongs 219 yards | Age: 3YO+ | Rating: 61–80 | Prize Money: £12,000 | Runners: 13
A test of stamina and patience unfolds here with Wonder (Jonny Peate/James Fanshawe), Mrs Twig (Edward Greatrex/William Muir & Chris Grassick), Pride of Donegal (Jack Callan/Charlie Johnston), and North Star (Billy Loughnane/George Boughey). Fanshawe’s Wonder often thrives in staying conditions, while Mrs Twig adds honest consistency.
Race 8 – 8:00 pm
The “He Will Nag No More” Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
Distance: 7 furlongs | Age: 3YO+ | Rating: 46–65 | Prize Money: £6,000 | Runners: 14
A wide-open affair with AI Waqidi (William Carver/Jamie Osborne), Cill Mocheallog (John Egan/Dean Ivory), Caffu Zafeen (Finley Marsh/Richard Hughes), and Penelope Valentine (Harry Davies/James Owen). Experience plays a key role in Class 6 contests, and Jamie Osborne’s AI Waqidi could leverage the right tempo to strike. Watch for Caffu Zafeen, who often improves on polytrack.
Race 9 – 8:30 pm
The Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
Distance: 6 furlongs | Age: 3YO+ | Rating: 46–60 | Prize Money: £6,000 | Runners: 12
The curtain call of the Kempton Park flat fixtures 29 October 2025 brings late-night drama with Em Jay Kay (Grace McEntee/Phil McEntee), Wallop (Billy Loughnane/Jack Morland), The Real McKay (P. J. McDonald/Michael Herrington), and Southbank (Charles Bishop/Chris Gordon). These short sprints often hinge on early positioning. McEntee’s pairing of Em Jay Kay and Wallop could dominate the front, while Bishop’s Southbank might pounce if the leaders overdo it early.
Kempton Park’s Autumn Glow
Beyond the races themselves, Kempton Park remains one of Britain’s premier floodlit racecourses — a fair, consistent all-weather track located near London. Its polytrack surface has become a proving ground for winter campaigners and progressive juveniles. Meetings like this one mark the transition between turf and all-weather seasons, attracting tactical riders and trainers known for sharp conditioning.
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