July 20 / 16.50 Leicester

16.50

Good To Soft

William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 3f 179y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 949-14 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Stamina to spare as a 1m6f scorer, and on the mark again over today's trip on Kempton's Polytrack in May; Southwell defeat since has taken his record racing off marks in the 60s to 0-8, however.
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1

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

15:58 Kempton (AW)

Mount Olympus

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Alan King

Won three of first four starts for Alan King in 2023, including here (1m4f) on stable debut; wind surgery at the end of that year and winless since, although did go close over hurdles in March; latest fifth back here may be a step in the right direction; visor goes on; edging down the weights.

9/1

5

(1)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Mount Olympus

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Alan King

Won three of his first four starts for Alan King in 2023; signs of life over hurdles at Fakenham this March but wasn't in the same form next time and didn't offer much back on the Flat 48 days ago.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Mount Olympus

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alan King

Won his novice over C&D and has since added three handicaps from 1m3f to 1m4f; disappointing final run over hurdles but went close in a maiden before then and there's nothing wrong with this mark.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: -41904 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Just a Southwell classified win (1m4f) to show from 20 starts, but May's C&D fourth (good to firm; Foursome a place behind) was a career-best turf form effort; mark unchanged and the blinkers of that win are back.
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10th

1

(2)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:05 Newcastle (AW)

Owens Lad

9st 12lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

High in the weights with him 6lb above the figure he defied at Carlisle (1m3f) in August and that perhaps a factor in his two subsequent defeats; continues to run well though and unlikely to be far away.

5/1

4th

6

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Owens Lad

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

In career-best form on turf in recent months, most notably when clearcut winner at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) two starts ago; also suited by this surface and must be considered in current mood.

9/2

2nd

1

(7)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:50 Ffos Las

Owens Lad

10st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Got off the mark at Southwell in February and back in top form on last two starts when second at Leicester (again under Laura Pearson) and winning an amateurs' race at Carlisle, all over 1m3f or 1m4f; has 5lb penalty but the ground may pose the biggest question, as his only run on softer than good was low-level form early in career.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -46926

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-11 since a winning debut on Tapeta in autumn 2021 (8.6f) and a fair way below his best in 2023 so far, one Chepstow second (1m4f) notwithstanding; further 2lb ease not enough to persuade.
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4th

4

(9)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Geelong

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

raced wide, dwelt start, towards rear, headway on outer after 4f

11/2

4th

4

(9)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Geelong

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

raced wide, dwelt start, towards rear, headway on outer after 4f, no extra over 1f out, hung right inside final 110yds

11/2

2nd

4

(9)

1st May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Geelong

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

1m3f wins here and at Windsor (good) last autumn came racing prominently; unfailingly consistent back over further under mostly rather more patient tactics since, and interesting to see how he's played tonight.

3/1

12/1

Form: 645346

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Committed too far out to last home returned to 2m latest; back at a more suitable trip, but 0-18 overall, and 2l to find with Bay Of Naples on last month's C&D clash on only 1lb better terms now.
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10th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Foursome

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent early, soon raced in third

10/1

10th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Foursome

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent early, soon raced in third

10/1

8th

5

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Foursome

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Olly Williams

Only win in 33 races was a 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last October (heavy); a few fair runs this term but over 5l behind Jamih at Catterick last time (1m4f, good to firm).

14/1

Form: 529202 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Up and down 2023 and generally better served by sharp tracks and/or AW surfaces, making his second over this C&D last time (good; Foursome 2l behind) all the nicer a surprise; only 1lb higher here.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Southwell (1m3f) last month but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 8l at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time; needs to bounce back and will need a good pace back at this trip; tongue-tie removed.

6/1

Form: 314345 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Same return of 2-20 on AW and turf, though hasn't raced on the latter since well held off 7lb higher last September; trip no issue and although both turf wins came on firm, she handles a little cut also.
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5th

2

(12)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Hashtagmetoo

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Both wins last year came at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) and runner-up there in January on her latest start; each-way claims on that but has a little more to prove at Southwell.

12/1

2nd

2

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagmetoo

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Below par elsewhere the last twice; has a consistent record at Wolverhampton and scored off just 2lb lower on most recent visit (October); shortlisted.

4/1

4/1

Form: /090-1 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ran up four-timer across the codes before paying for setting too strong a gallop over hurdles latest; 8lb rise for win over almost this far at Bath in April isn't harsh, but he's not as well drawn to dominate today.
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2nd

5

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:03 Huntingdon

Pak Army

10st 10lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

raced in second, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

5

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:03 Huntingdon

Pak Army

10st 10lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

raced in second, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

1

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:08 Exeter

Pak Army

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Returned to form with emphatic Flat win in May and has been placed over hurdles twice since; just a respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last month but is 2lb lower here and can cope if the ground softens.

12/1

Form: 1-0757 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
2-2 over this C&D (good to soft, heavy), and no total surprise to see Frederick Larson (2-3 on him) back aboard having carted a less experienced rider last time; player although still 1lb above highest winning mark.
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2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

4

(16)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Fen Tiger

9st 5lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Recorded best effort this term at classified level; on a near three-year losing spell; not a solid option but ground softer than good would be in his favour.

10/1

13/2

Form: 27-114

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner at Newcastle (AW) and Redcar (good to firm) in May; either or both of the career-high turf mark and slow start looked more the issue than the step up to 1m4f latest, and just 1lb lower this time.
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4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

2nd

8

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Bearwith

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Got his head back in front at Newcastle (1m2f) in February; down the field both starts since, although a wide trip didn't help back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago; hasn't had much luck with the draw again.

14/1

33/1

Form: 612-96

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not many miles on the clock for one her age, and new mark compares very favourably to her peak win and place form on Tapeta last winter; 7l sixth of last month's Beverley stable debut needs improving upon to figure here.
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10th

8

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Wrens Rose

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Denis Quinn

Not many miles on the clock for one her age, and new mark compares very favourably to her peak win and place form on Tapeta last winter; 7l sixth of last month's Beverley stable debut needs improving upon to figure here.

33/1

6th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Wrens Rose

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Denis Quinn

held up in rear, stumbled soon after start, pushed along and switched left over 2f out, no impression over 1f out

20/1

9th

7

(3)

15th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Wrens Rose

9st 7lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Simon Pearce

Debut only last August; scored by a head in 1m3f novice here in December and probably built on that when second of three to an easy long odds-on winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f); this trip looks plausible and, although she still has something to learn, she probably brings some potential to this handicap debut.

10/1

10/1

Form: /20-56 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Player on the form of her June 2022 Brighton classified second (1m4f, good to soft), but rather less so on two disappointments as beaten favourite over 1m6f this term, looking too slow in each; cheekpieces off.
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6th

8

(5)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sugar Candie

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Went close in 1m4f classified at Brighton in June 2022 but she hasn't progressed and her recent 2m run back on Polytrack doesn't inspire much confidence; plenty to prove back on Tapeta; headgear discarded.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:16 Lingfield (AW)

Sugar Candie

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

towards rear

8/1

6th

10

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Sugar Candie

8st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Hughie Morrison

Effective at 2m on soft ground but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was a well-held third in a Class 6 event at Catterick last time; others preferred.

9/1

8/1

Form: 09-962 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Back on track with a second in first-time blinkers (retained) at Kempton latest (2m), albeit beaten over 7l; poor turf efforts before that this season, and not sure this shorter trip is as close to his optimum now.
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8th

1

(10)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Pearce

Three 2m wins on AW in the first half of last year; last success was off 4lb higher but the wheels have come off since the autumn and he was tailed off at Kempton (after another wind op) last month; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival.

12/1

9

(6)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.

11/1

10th

9

(6)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £74.80
Straight Forecast £61.94
Tricast £547.10
Trifecta £905.70

Selections

The Times:

Pak Army

POSTDATA:

Bay Of Naples

The Guardian:

Owens Lad

RP RATINGS:

Foursome

NEWMARKET:

Abraaj

SPOTLIGHT:

Fen Tiger

D Express:

Owens Lad

Daily Mirror:

Bay Of Naples

The Sun:

Bay Of Naples

Telegraph:

Pak Army

Daily Mail:

Pak Army

The Star:

Pak Army

Daily Record:

Pak Army