May 27 / 17.25 Kempton (AW)

17.25

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.90
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 042-60 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022 and narrowly failed to land a gamble off 1lb lower under these conditions just before Christmas; not as effective since but is worth a market check, particularly versus John Butler's other two runners.
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5th

1

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

11st 2lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: John Butler

He's done most of his racing at Kempton and hasn't shone in two starts round here; popped up off a 4lb lower mark last time, back from a short break, but will need to better that under Ruby Criscuolo, who's taking just her fifth ride under rules.

8/1

1st

11

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 9lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: John Butler

C&D winner in 2022 and narrowly failed to land a gamble off 1lb lower under these conditions just before Christmas; not as effective since but is worth a market check, particularly versus John Butler's other two runners.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: John Butler

Gamble went astray, but only just, over C&D in December; not so effective over further at Wolverhampton since but he lurks on a dangerous mark; Final Night looks a safer option for John Butler fans.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.90

Form: /6266-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promise to begin with for former and current yard; might find things happening too quickly running over a trip this short for the first time; back from a break.
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2nd

8

(10)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Prince Rasam

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Promise to begin with for former and current yard; might find things happening too quickly running over a trip this short for the first time; back from a break.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 5-4226

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back seconds over C&D and shaped as if still in form when sixth to Joseph over 2f further at Lingfield last time; not out of this; trainer/owner also represented by Forca Timao.
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7th

4

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Regressive gelding who's been as far as 1m2f and runs over this trip for the first time since his 2yo debut for Harry Eustace; happier on the AW than turf but is some way down the pecking order after his Epsom blowout (eased).

16/1

9th

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Penfolds Grange

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Pattinson

The only impact he made in three turf races (last April-July) came when third on good ground at Chester, which is up with his best AW form; pretty reliable with his minor AW honours this year, so needs considering.

4/1

3rd

5

(3)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Back-to-back seconds over C&D and shaped as if still in form when sixth to Joseph over 2f further at Lingfield last time; not out of this; trainer/owner also represented by Forca Timao.

12/1

4/1

Form: 81-031 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Managed third in a C&D 0-80 last month and duly did the business in 0-75 company, also over track and trip, 23 days ago; this is even easier, although he's up 4lb, and Jack Dace can keep the ride in this apprentice contest; headgear (hood) goes on, presumably in attempt to settle him.
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4th

2

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Gained a second 1m win here in May but only eighth of 11 in 1m Newmarket handicap 18 days ago; goes well round here but has his stamina to prove on his first try beyond 1m.

9/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Valentine Boy

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Majority of starts on AW and he scored on that surface at Kempton (1m) off 4lb lower in May; things didn't pan out ideally when good fourth of 14 over that C&D three weeks later and he brings some momentum to this switch back to turf.

5/1

4th

6

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Managed third in a C&D 0-80 last month and duly did the business in 0-75 company, also over track and trip, 23 days ago; this is even easier, although he's up 4lb, and Jack Dace can keep the ride in this apprentice contest; headgear (hood) goes on, presumably in attempt to settle him.

4/1

Form: 7-5644

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.
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3rd

2

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 12lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

His last win was in April 2025 but that was off 8lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, AW); hit the frame in two starts over C&D this spring and he ran another solid race when fifth of 14 at Kempton (1m) in May; seems tactically versatile and he should be in the mix again after a short break.

11/2

5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 67300-

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.
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5th

5

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: John Butler

Turned things around with a win at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month but he was only seventh of ten in his follow-up bid at Wolverhampton (favourite); used to act on Polytrack; in-form yard also runs Split Elevens; inconsistent.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gunfighter

10st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Unable to land a telling blow on first two stable starts but rewarded good market support when scoring by a neck at Southwell (7f) this month and remains well handicapped on older form; high on the list.

5/2

Form: 435-35 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won't be justifying her seven-figure yearling price but has joined the yard who trained her winning sisters (including Saffron Beach, who struck twice at the top level) and she showed enough at Southwell last month to suggest a win or two is achievable; didn't see 1m2f out at Yarmouth last week; due 2lb drop; first-time cheekpieces replace hood.
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1st

3

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Goldie Trickett

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Placed on first start for this trainer at Southwell (1m; hooded) in April; hasn't kicked on since, but did emerge with a suitable excuse (lost both hind shoes) when a beaten 6-4 favourite at Nottingham (1m2f) latest; slowly easing mark.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Goldie Trickett

10st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Third at Leicester (good) last time was her most affirmative statement on turf or over 1m2f, as well as being recorded in a fairly well-stocked 0-70; not one for blind faith given her propensity to pull, but this does look an easier opportunity.

5/2

4th

9

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Goldie Trickett

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Seven-race maiden; solid third of ten at Southwell (1m, AW; first-time hood) in April but she didn't see this trip out when behind Jack Sparowe here on her next start; again well held in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) over 1m at Kempton 17 days ago and others make more appeal.

14/1

20/1

Form: 462497 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Put his experience to good use at Chelmsford in January and nearly rallied to win at Lingfield the following month (both 1m); not as potent in three runs since and will turn up here having been gelded; stall 12 tricky given he likes to race prominently.
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4th

6

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Gennadius

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

1-21 but ran his best race for a while when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) last Sunday; claims if he can back that up.

4/1

2nd

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Gennadius

10st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Sole win from his 20 races was an AW maiden in January; has a form chance judged on peak efforts (turf and AW) but he was comfortably held on last three outings (gelded before latest) and does not look the percentage call.

16/1

9th

9

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gennadius

9st 10lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Put his experience to good use at Chelmsford in January and nearly rallied to win at Lingfield the following month (both 1m); not as potent in three runs since and will turn up here having been gelded; stall 12 tricky given he likes to race prominently.

20/1

20/1

Form: 137-95 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Normally starts slowly; goes well fresh so would like to have seen more on reappearance at Bath and didn't fare much better there four weeks ago; fourth is the best he's managed on AW; passed over.
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5th

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

3lb higher than when winning this race last year, but is off the same mark as when following up at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) next time; looked unlucky not to go even closer when third of eight at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 15 days ago and is respected.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Darvel

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.

7/1

13/2

Form: 4U8332 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.
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10th

3

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

10st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Didn't see out 8.6f when sixth here this month but finished close up off today's mark on consecutive 7f Polytrack starts in the spring and has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.

10/1

11th

4

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Pearce

Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.

13/2

12th
7 (14)
Tex

15/2

Form: 333-23 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Very pleasing return from 275-day break at Leicester this month; lacked a change of gear at Newmarket (also 7f) subsequently and returning to 1m looks in his favour; draw hasn't been kind, though.
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2nd

5

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Tex

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Belatedly came good with clearcut Ascot win (7f, good to firm) last month, his 12th start, and was not discredited when ninth in big-field sprint at Glorious Goodwood a week ago; will be suited by this return to 1m and may still have a bit more to offer.

7/2

9th

19

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Tex

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Placed six times (7f-1m2f) before making it 12th time lucky in 7f Ascot handicap (good to firm) last Friday; has a 5lb penalty and a new trip to contend with now.

16/1

1st

13

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Tex

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

11-race maiden but he's normally reliable and has been placed on six occasions, including in two 7f Class 5 handicaps in May; bombed out on AW later that month and subsequently absent, while this is a notch above his usual hunting ground.

16/1

13th
2 (13)
Joseph

7/1

Form: -41201

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two wins (one for this jockey) and a second since asked to go beyond an extended 1m; has form at shorter but wide draw could put him on the back foot early; one of three runners for John Butler.
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1st

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) and latest was off 1lb lower in April; mixed results in last four runs, but he was good third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) two weeks ago and has claims if he can back that up.

9/2

3rd

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield over 1m2f; appeared to get the trip when fourth of seven over C&D last month but looks high in the weights.

14/1

4th

1

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

10st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Both wins have came on AW over 1m2f at Lingfield this year, latest in April; inconsistent last four starts, respectable fourth here (9.4f) latest; second once in March over 1m3f and this is his first crack at 1m4f.

14/1

14th
10 (7)
Shamacid

10/1

Form: 4-8632 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-12 but runner-up five times and went down by a nose and a neck following a gelding operation here two starts ago (form boosted since); this kind of trip has stretched him in the past, though; jockey Katrine Holm seeks first winner.
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1st

1

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shamacid

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: S Woods

Placed eight times on the AW, but now 0-16 and not at his best lately; takes another drop in grade, but this trip probably stretches him.

9/1

4th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:46 Lingfield (AW)

Shamacid

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: S Woods

Returned from short break with two good 7f runs this spring; well handicapped if judged on those but his form has dipped since and he is yet fully to convince stamina-wise over 1m.

12/1

8th

9

(13)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Shamacid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: S Woods

Maiden after 14 starts; very slowly away two starts ago but otherwise has possibilities, having run most of his best races on Tapeta and was hampered in his run over C&D last time; may well be involved.

14/1

Form: 70-135 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £425.50
Straight Forecast £380.83
Tricast £3828.32
Trifecta £3127.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

U S S Constitution

NEWMARKET:

Kit Gabriel

POSTDATA:

Joseph

The Star:

Valentine Boy

The Times:

Penfolds Grange

D Express:

Tex

Telegraph:

Joseph

Daily Mail:

Joseph

RP RATINGS:

U S S Constitution

LAMBOURN:

U S S Constitution

Daily Mirror:

U S S Constitution

The Guardian:

Kit Gabriel

The Sun:

Kit Gabriel

Daily Record:

Kit Gabriel