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17.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier) (GBBplus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier) (GBBplus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: /2-111 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won at up to almost 2m5f as hurdler so he's a strong stayer; back to the Flat with two wins on good ground (Ascot and Chester) and another on AW at Newcastle in winning the 20-runner Northumberland Vase; up another 5lb (Luke Catton's claim eases 3lb of that) but has track form and strongly considered.
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1st

9

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Believitanducan

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Alan King

Returned to Flat with short-priced wins (2m, good) at Ascot and Chester, leading over 2f out; firmly in command last time and looks well treated under a 5lb penalty; well beaten in two maidens here in 2023 but a close second in Polytrack handicap in 2025, and that's the sum of his AW record; hitting new heights on turf and a huge player if he's as effective on this surface.

100/30

Form: 3497-V

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returning to the Flat for the first time this year when the race was voided at Wolverhampton; he was 50-1 that day.
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3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scottish Anthem

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Stuart Edmunds

Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returns to the Flat for the first time this year after a couple of runs over hurdles; down to a career-low mark and has had wind surgery but others are preferred.

25/1

3rd

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Scottish Anthem

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Fairly useful on the Flat; lightly raced in this sphere and made an encouraging start for his new stable after eight months off when fifth of ten in 2m3f Warwick novice 40 days ago; can take a step forward on his handicap debut with cheekpieces added.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: /421-2 BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Close up in his one previous run on the AW; dual turf winner on heavy ground over 1m4f and 1m6f; beaten 5l by an exposed 8yo last time at Goodwood (2m, soft) having been clear at one stage; has a big run in him.
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2nd

4

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Maxident

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Effective here; goes well on testing ground, as he showed again when winning at Ffos Las (1m6f; stays 2m+) in September on latest start; 3lb rise today is far less concerning than a move away from soft or heavy ground; big player if conditions are in his favour.

7/2

Form: -35711 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has turned things around with wins at Southwell (1m6f) and Lingfield (1m5f), latterly defying a penalty by one length; the 4lb rise could find him out in this higher grade and Jack Callan, who was aboard for those wins, no longer claims.
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1st

1

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Senor Cortez

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Has a patchy record but he turned things around with an 5l win over 1m6f at Southwell (AW; 7-4 favourite) last Sunday; looks well treated under a penalty for that success and his penultimate win was at this track; strong contender.

9/4

1st

5

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Senor Cortez

10st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Sent off favourite when good third on stable debut at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in March; also effective over C&D and he's one to watch in the betting, but he's been well beaten on his last two starts and needs to get back on track.

7/1

Form: -24559 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 6-25 on turf but 0-10 on the AW; this year started off okay but after predictably struggling in a Group 3 she's disappointed in a couple of handicaps; needs to get back on track.
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9th

1

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Three wins last summer included two over C&D; started this season in good form but well beaten on last two outings when back to York for a Group 3 and, more worryingly, a 1m6f handicap; off 2lb higher than her last winning mark, she'll have a shout if returning to her best.

12/1

5th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Rock N Roll Pinkie

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Progressive six-time winner whose last two successes came over 2m here (good to soft/good) in July and September; outclassed in a course Group 3 last month but had previously been running respectably and this return to handicaps will see her in much better light; considered.

10/1

Form: 20/967

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Did well in 2024 and then had 592 days off the track; signs of rediscovering his form when 4l behind Believitanducan in the Northumberland Vase (2m AW); dropped 3lb and in the mix.
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7th

8

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Premiere Ligne

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hughie Morrison

Very solid record in 2024 on turf but 592 days off before this season; beaten a long way on his return (his only AW race) and not so far next time but he still has major work to do to turn things around.

33/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Premiere Ligne

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Beaten a long way on his return from 20 months off at Kempton (2m, AW) 16 days ago and still 6lb above his last winning mark; needs the ground to dry out.

14/1

Form: 245-35 D BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
1m6f and 2m wins on the AW last season and by clear daylight; excellent third at Newmarket (1m4f) after a break and it wasn't a bad run at Sandown (1m6f) where he hung in the closing stages; could be a factor if bringing his best game.
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5th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Double Meaning

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John Berry

His two wins last season (1m6f and 2m) both came on AW and by wide margins; also fully effective on turf and he made a most encouraging seasonal return when keeping on strongly in a 1m4f handicap (good ground) at Newmarket four weeks ago; still capable of better and the return to 1m6f will suit; Tom Marquand a good booking (a win and a fourth from two rides for the stable in the last five years); strong claims.

4/1

3rd

8

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Double Meaning

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Made good progress handicapping for this yard from August onwards, scoring at Southwell (1m6f) then easily defying a penalty at Lingfield (2m, also AW) ten days later; fine effort when fourth in the Old Rowley Cup over C&D (good) in October and had soft-ground excuse on final start of the term; not fully exposed and he's respected on this return.

5/1

Form: /18222 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had a productive year over hurdles and on the Flat, last time returning from a break and boxing on for second at Sandown (1m6f); he was bang there over C&D the time before; solid chance.
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2nd

3

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Knight Templar

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

In good form over hurdles and on the Flat earlier this year, last time going close in a 2m AW handicap off 1lb lower; if in the same form after his break then should be involved.

6/1

2nd

2

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Knight Templar

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Robert Stephens

Took his C&D record to 2-2 with a success in January and posted a solid effort at Southwell in most recent Flat outing; took advantage of a handy hurdles mark since; respected.

2/1

Form: 269893 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins include two here and it was at this venue where he was headed late on over C&D a month ago; he did have the run of things up front that day, though.
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3rd

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Barenboim

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D win in January but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of nine at Chester (2m) last time; others are preferred.

40/1

9th

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Barenboim

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Six-time AW winner, most recently off today's mark in January; struggled when back on turf this month, though, and ground slower than good will be a serious worry here.

33/1

Form: 3032-4 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in successive handicap hurdles before beaten about 11l in a 2m handicap at Chester; has a bit to prove, but encouraging that best Flat form has been on this surface.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Kingdom Of Stars

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kerry Lee

Looked out of sorts when pulled up in two hurdle races this spring (wore cheekpieces last time) and his best Flat form has been shown on Polytrack; others have much less to prove.

25/1

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Kingdom Of Stars

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

2m AW Flat winner for Tom Ward; unexposed as a hurdler, best run when 13l third in a Hereford novice in March (2m3f, good; wore a hood); wasn't suited by the drop back to 2m when pulled up on handicap debut last time; cheekpieces now tried again (no improvement with them on the Flat).

7/1

Form: 72-24

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

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Form: 143222 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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Betting Forcast

3/1 Believitanducan, 50/1 Scottish Anthem, 7/1 Maxident, 7/1 Senor Cortez, 33/1 Rock N Roll Pinkie, 6/1 Premiere Ligne, 10/1 Double Meaning, 9/1 Knight Templar, 16/1 Barenboim, 25/1 Kingdom Of Stars, 8/1 Killer Whale, 4/1 Desert Belle

Verdict

A competitive staying race. Desert Belle is threatening to win her first handicap and she’s a 3yo filly with very little weight, but there are alternatives. Believitanducan won the Northumberland Vase last time but one of the 19 he beat was PREMIERE LIGNE who hinted that he might be running into form when finishing seventh. Killer Whale is the dark horse in only his second handicap start.[Alistair Jones]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Senor Cortez

The Times:

Believitanducan

SPOTLIGHT:

Premiere Ligne

NEWMARKET:

Desert Belle

Telegraph:

Double Meaning

RP RATINGS:

Knight Templar

The Guardian:

Maxident

The Sun:

Senor Cortez

The Star:

Senor Cortez

Daily Record:

Senor Cortez

Daily Mail:

Believitanducan

D Express:

Believitanducan

Daily Mirror:

Believitanducan

TOPSPEED:

Premiere Ligne