As twilight descends on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Kempton Park Racecourse prepares for an electric evening of racing. With nine contests scheduled from 2:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the all-weather track promises drama, depth, and the familiar hum of competition that defines British racing nights. From emerging juveniles to seasoned handicappers, this Kempton Park race preview takes you through every key moment under the lights.
The Handicap Stakes (Class 6) -2:20 PM
Distance: 1 mile | Prize Money: £6,000 | Ages: 3yo+
The action begins with a battle of experience and strategy. Revich (Billy Loughnane, Adrian Wintle) leads a field that includes Mr Fustic (Dylan Hogan, Andi Brown) and Prefer The Sister (Jack Callan, Matt Crawley). Graffiti (Nicola Currie, Gary Brown) and Joe Masseria (Finley Marsh, Ryan Potter) bring depth to a race where pace judgment may prove decisive.
Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 5)- 2:50 PM
Distance: 1 mile | Prize Money: £8,000 | Ages: 2yo
A fascinating maiden event showcases rising talent. Abashiri (William Buick, Charlie Appleby) looks a standout on paper for Godolphin, with Adba (Hector Crouch, Ralph Beckett) and Al Amirah (Mason Paetel, Ismail Mohammed) not far behind. Cari Bay (Thomas Greatrex, Richard Hannon) and Counter Intuitive (George Downing, Ed Walker) could also make their mark. Juvenile races at Kempton often hint at next season’s stars.
Uniboosts a Day Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 5)- 3:20 PM
Distance: 7 furlongs | Prize Money: £8,000 | Ages: 3yo+
The third contest brings together lightly raced fillies seeking progression. Anwen (Neil Callan, David Evans), Eliza Bennet (Daniel Muscutt, James Fanshawe), and Thaisa (Jason Watson, Andrew Balding) stand out. Threshold (Jack Callan, Marco Botti) completes the quartet in a race where class may outweigh experience.
Novice Stakes (Class 4) – Div I (3:55 p.m.) & Div II (4:30 p.m.)
Distance: 7 furlongs | Prize Money: £11,000 each | Ages: 2yo
Division I features Fort Rock (William Buick, Charlie Appleby), representing one of Britain’s most formidable combinations. Alma de Fuego (Hector Crouch, Oliver Cole), Central Command (Harry Davies, Crisford team), and Go Rimbaud (Robert Havlin, John & Thady Gosden) form a potent chasing pack.
Division II maintains the standard with Based (Luke Morris, William Knight), Breathe Easy (Jason Watson, Andrew Balding), and Dumuji (Rob Hornby, Clive Cox). Euston Hall (Kieran Shoemark, Ed Walker) and Fuseboard (Joey Haynes, Chelsea Banham) round off a competitive mid-card that mixes promise with proven potential.
Handicap Stakes (Class 4)- 5:00 PM
Distance: 7 furlongs | Prize Money: £12,000 | Ages: 3yo+
The late-afternoon heat brings Arctic Dawn (Rob Hornby, Daniel & Claire Kubler) against Wild Nature (Callum Rodriguez, Edward Bethell) and Kolsai (Finley Marsh, Richard Hughes). Huscal (Jason Watson, Charles Hills) and Warrior Mode (Luke Morris, Sir Mark Prescott Bt) inject further class. Expect a lively contest where positioning into the home bend will prove crucial.
New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap Stakes (Class 2)- 5:30 PM
Distance: 6 furlongs | Prize Money: £26,000 | Ages: 3yo+
The feature sprint caps the night’s drama, promising pace and prestige in equal measure. Invictus Gold (Jack Callan, Tom Clover) and Completely Random (James Doyle, Harry Charlton) bring strong credentials, while Heathcliff (Billy Loughnane, James Fanshawe) could spring a surprise. Coul Angel (Robert Havlin, Michael Appleby) and Carbine Harvester (Kieran O’Neill, William Haggas) ensure the formbook stays wide open in this fiercely contested Class 2 showpiece.
Handicap Stakes (Class 6) – 6:00 p.m.
Distance: 6 furlongs | Prize Money: £6,000 | Ages: 3yo+
Classy Clarets (Kieran O’Neill, Alice Haynes) and Hallowed Time (Billy Loughnane, Mark Loughnane) lead the charge, with Darn Hot Mystery (Nicola Currie, Henry Candy), Southbank (Toby Moore, Chris Gordon), and Watermelon Sugar (Joey Haynes, Chelsea Banham) providing strong supporting roles.
Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5) – 6:30 p.m.
Distance: 1m 2f 219y | Prize Money: £8,000 | Ages: 3yo+
The finale offers a stamina-laden test. Veraison (Billy Loughnane, Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) should relish the trip, while Jet Black (Jason Watson, Andrew Balding), Safe And Sound (Robert Havlin, Gosden team), and Night Tara (Luke Morris, Sir Mark Prescott Bt) bring strong staying form. Fool Again (Kieran Shoemark, Charlie Fellowes) and Karakula (Jonny Peate, James Ferguson) add further intrigue to the closing act.
This Kempton Park race preview captures the best of late-autumn flat racing — variety, balance, and anticipation. From debut fillies to hardened sprinters, the nine-race card showcases British racing’s enduring blend of class and competition. With top riders like Buick, Watson, and Loughnane in action, Kempton’s floodlit stage is set for another evening of standout performances.
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