March 05 / 17.30 Kempton (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23-3 BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Son of Soldier's Call who failed to build on earlier promise when third of seven in 6f Chelmsford maiden in January; has since been gelded and can't be ruled out on his handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Made it 2-2 over C&D in August, off a 2lb lower mark, when again having plenty of use made of him from the same draw as tonight; got upset in the stalls when below par last time and should fare better this time.

10/1

9

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins have come at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) this year; 2lb rise for second success last month still leaves him 1lb lower than for the first; one for the shortlist.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win from ten starts came when making all over C&D in March off a mark 3lb higher than today; mostly struggled since but the return to AW could be a positive.

7/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 725-65

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Son of Showcasing who has some fair form to his name but he has failed to make the frame in his last three handicap starts, beating only one at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 23 days ago; blinkers are retried now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Mackie

C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.

5/1

12th

8

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Packetofbiscuits

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Packetofbiscuits

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

May remain competitive provided his recent Southwell AW form is transferred back to turf; however, his record in this sphere, which includes a seller win, is less convincing; presents a dilemma.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 33523-

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Pinatubo who is proving a reliable sort and came in a very good third of eight in 7f Southwell nursery in November; she's much respected on her Polytrack debut after a break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Maids Head

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

Well ridden by Robert Havlin (he got her handy from a wide draw) to record breakthrough success at Chelmsford this month (7f); is well berthed on this occasion and a 3lb rise could be shrugged off.

6/1

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Maids Head

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

In the frame in seven of her nine starts, as when beaten a length into fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month (runner-up has won since); return to this trip should suit and, despite her wide draw, she holds each-way claims again.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Maids Head

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

In the frame in seven of her nine starts, as when beaten a length into fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month (runner-up has won since); return to this trip should suit and, despite her wide draw, she holds each-way claims again.

8/1

Form: 62-35

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Fair form shown when placed in 6f novices at Newcastle and here either side of Christmas but she failed to kick on when fifth on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) 36 days ago; she needs to take a step forward.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Empress

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

15-race maiden but she has dropped in the weights and ran well for second (clear of the third) behind Diligent Henry (runs in the 4.55) over C&D two weeks ago; can win a race around here but the widest stall dents confidence this time.

5/1

10

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Empress

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Maiden who's been expensive to follow, in two forms of headgear, as she's tumbled down the weights since handicapping; a case could be made on more than one of her previous C&D efforts though.

8/1

8th

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Blue Empress

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-12 but she has been in the first four in six of her eight AW starts; made the running when fourth at Wolverhampton five weeks ago (7f); not ruled out back down in trip.

8/1

Form: 204-41 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior filly who is much improved since joining her current yard, showing a tidy turn of foot when cosily winning 7f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; up 3lb but she's a big player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise on turf last summer and she won at Southwell (7f, AW) this February on her second stable start; only fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) in March and absent since but she retains potential for her top yard, especially now at 1m for the first time.

9/2

5th

2

(1)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Saxon Warrior filly who is much improved since joining her current yard, showing a tidy turn of foot when cosily winning 7f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; up 3lb but she's a big player.

9/4

1st

1

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

wore earplugs, taken down early

9/1

Form: 5-1 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Son of Oasis Dream who built on his debut fifth when gamely landing 7f maiden at Chelmsford in January; he has more to offer now going handicapping so must enter calculations.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(11)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Eclipse

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

0-7 in handicaps since winning a Chelmsford maiden (7f, Polytrack) for Alice Haynes a year ago, but his fourth of ten over C&D on penultimate start offers some hope; visor now given a go.

11/2

8th

6

(2)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Struggled in handicaps for Alice Haynes after winning a maiden here over 7f last January but he ran a solid race at Wolverhampton (7f; reported to have lost a shoe) on his stable debut 19 days ago, while leaving the impression that he's worth another go over this trip; contender.

7/4

2

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Blue Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Narrowly off the mark on his second start in a Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) in January, but has regressed in three handicaps since; cheekpieces made no difference on turf debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last month (gelded since); best to look elsewhere.

33/1

10/1

Form: 823-18 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in 6f handicap here in January but he came in only eighth in similar company there 35 days ago; he needs to get back on track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Distant Rumble

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Teal

C&D winner last spring off a 4lb higher mark who finished a clear second on his return to turf nine days ago; 2lb higher now but having Jack Callan (1-11 for the yard) up to take off 3lb won't hurt; one to consider.

6/1

2nd

9

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Distant Rumble

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Roger Teal

Two wins from 18 starts; dropping to 5f wouldn't have suited at Lingfield in February but he was too free at Kempton (6f) when last seen 78 days ago; switches back to turf with others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Distant Rumble

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

Dropping back to 5f at Lingfield 11 days ago wouldn't have suited but was no match for Em Four at Chelmsford the time before; opposable.

14/1

9/1

Form: 26-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel filly who has twice failed to build on a debut Wolverhampton 7f second, coming in only fifth of seven in 1m novice here four weeks ago; hood goes on for her handicap debut with more required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Olivia Jane

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Oliver Signy

Nine-race maiden who came to grief in early stages of consecutive hurdle races in June/July and was well beaten when back on the Flat 17 days ago (1m2f); drops back in trip and sports new cheekpieces here.

33/1

10th

1

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Olivia Jane

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Oliver Signy

Went close on Wolverhampton debut (7f, AW) for Clive Cox last October but disappointing on the Flat since and she's unseated in both hurdle runs this summer; has lots to prove and can only be watched back in this sphere.

25/1

Non-runners

Too Sweet

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Payout
Exacta £36.90
Straight Forecast £30.83
Tricast £222.28
Trifecta £266.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Montrachet Girl

The Times:

Maids Head

NEWMARKET:

Too Sweet

D Express:

Olivia Jane

Daily Mail:

Soldiers Star

Telegraph:

Maids Head

The Sun:

Maids Head

The Star:

Too Sweet

Daily Record:

Too Sweet

RP RATINGS:

Montrachet Girl

POSTDATA:

Montrachet Girl

The Guardian:

Montrachet Girl

Daily Mirror:

Montrachet Girl