September 18 / 17.30 Kempton (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
RTV
View Course
Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 750932 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seems happiest on Polytrack and has run two solid races here (1m) for his new yard, each time from wide stalls in races that didn't pan out his way; won't mind the drop in trip and holds leading claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 184326 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Fair effort in first-time cheekpieces here in July but was below that level down to tonight's trip on turf latest; the headgear comes off back from a short break and he needs more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Zoe Hawkins

Last three wins have come at Kempton (7f, Polytrack), but has also won four times on Tapeta including here; latest effort back at Kempton can be excused and he is respected from just 1lb above his last winning mark.

10/1

7th

4

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Zoe Hawkins

Seven-time AW winner and the latest three have been over C&D; has mixed record for new trainer this season but he was runner-up at Southwell last time and remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for his win here in May; key player.

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-5911

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Started handicap life on a lowly mark and made it 2-2 in that sphere, both from the front, down to this trip last time; rain-softened ground may not have been ideal that day, even though he won, and he remains open to improvement upped just 2lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Port Erin

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins over C&D but his mark suffered after a comfortable win at Sandown (1m, good) around a year ago; handicapper's releasing his grip and last time's fifth at Ffos Las was a step in the right direction, however; might go well.

12/1

5th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Port Erin

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won three over this trip last year, twice from the front on turf, latterly off a 3lb lower mark; well held in two runs back but this is less competitive under Billy Loughnane and he may well be able to get his own way in this smaller field; possibilities if so.

6/1

8th

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Port Erin

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 1m handicaps (AW/good) last year and was fourth in an earlier race on this card 12 months ago when the ground was good to soft; the clear negative is complete no-shows in his last three starts.

13/2

Form: -89743 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual Yarmouth winner last autumn who boasts a patchy record round here, mainly over 1m; back in form last time (soft turf appears to suit well) but needs a bit more returning from a short break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Four wins divided between turf/AW; has looked cold in two runs after a break and he's unraced here; not the percentage call.

16/1

10th

7

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins (his latest) were on Kempton Polytrack in November 2024; effective over C&D, edging down the weights and often not far away but others are preferred for win purposes.

14/1

6th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins have been on the AW at Kempton in November 2024 (7f/1m); creditable third of 13 at Lingfield (7.5f, good) in May and now switches back to the AW having been off since; place chance.

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 48-776 CD

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D novice winner in spring 2022 but has bombed a few times at short prices in handicaps, latterly over 9.5f when last seen in April; is evidently felt capable off this sort of mark and it will be interesting to see if the money comes again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Two C&D wins on his record and his two runs since joining Patrick Neville have been solid; another prominent showing seems likely.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Tickets

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Neville

The last of his five wins was in a classified event at Newcastle (6f, AW) for Ben Haslam in February; made a solid start for new yard when runner-up there (tongue-tie added) in June and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.

100/30

2nd

7

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Unplaced elsewhere on final three starts for Ben Haslam but wasn't running badly and three out of his last four wins have come at this venue; on a career-low mark and could play a leading role back here in a first-time tongue-tie on his stable debut.

13/2

Form: -88080 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Found a weak novice when winning on his debut here last backend; looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark in the spring and has struggled badly since, coming 12lb down the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

21

(14)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Maharajas Express

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Successful at Chester in July and his second to an in-form rival at Sandown nine days ago represented better form; each-way shout.

16/1

2nd

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Has a patchy profile and was quiet at Wolverhampton last week, but he came from rear to snatch victory at Chester (5f, good) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Has three course wins over 5f but has winning form over 6f; hold-up tactics worked to a tee at Chester (5f, good) last month when he weaved through the pack to win by a neck; such tactics do not always pay off so will do well to repeat those here.

7/2

Form: 2862-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who offered very little for his fourth yard to date, back from a lengthy absence, recently; would be a shock winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Focus

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Charlie Wallis

16-race maiden; signed off for Lee Carter with respectable third in this grade at Chelmsford (6f) in February but today's stable debut comes after a five-month break; blinkers (worn for last three races) left off here.

9/2

3rd

7

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Perfect Focus

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Lee Carter

Ran a bit better in the face of market support when fourth of ten in a 6f handicap at Lingfield in December (blinkered first time); less good over 7f three weeks ago; dropped further in grade and not discounted.

12/1

Form: 44-364

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had a lot go right during a light career to date and retains some potential; she's becoming risky, though, again missing the break when pulling hard in the first-time tongue-tie (retained) seven weeks ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

8

(14)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Weydaad

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Hasn't had a lot go right during a light career but she's becoming risky, yet again pulling hard over 7f here last time; big danger she'll race keenly once more in first-time headgear from the outside stall.

12/1

0

8

(8)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Weydaad

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Williams

Hasn't had a lot go right during a light career to date and retains some potential; she's becoming risky, though, again missing the break when pulling hard in the first-time tongue-tie (retained) seven weeks ago.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Weydaad

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Hasn't had a lot go right during a light career to date and retains some potential, especially now she's dropped in class in a first-time tongue-tie; is one to consider.

4/1

Form: 0-0243

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two fair efforts over C&D before making most in first-time blinkers behind a progressive winner on turf three weeks ago; can go well again but she's looking exposed now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Gallagher

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Jarvis

in rear

7/1

0

9

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Miss Gallagher

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Jarvis

Two fair efforts over C&D before making most in first-time blinkers behind a progressive winner on turf three weeks ago; can go well again but she's looking exposed now.

8/1

Form: -58091 C

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Wins have come over further, aside from one over a stiff 7f, and his record here has been patchy at best; this is rather tougher than the Wolverhampton 0-55 he won off a 5lb lower mark when last seen in May.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

10

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Bertie

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Wins have come over further, aside from one over a stiff 7f, and his record here has been patchy at best; this is rather tougher than the Wolverhampton 0-55 he won off a 5lb lower mark when last seen in May.

8/1

1st

2

(6)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Bertie

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

C&D winner who has dropped 4lb lower than when last successful, but has shown little since returning last November (hooded last three outings); best watched unless market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Good Humor.

10/1

Form: 6-4579

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden for two previous yards who changed hands for just 2,500gns in July; this trip has looked to stretch her in a few attempts and she'd be a surprise winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

10

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Midnight Flame

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Has shown enough to think she could win races, but she's currently 0-33 and she didn't really threaten behind Banana here on her reappearance nine days ago (5f, firm); the extra distance should help, as may a change of headgear, but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

Non-runners

Lilkian

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.50
Straight Forecast £39.57
Tricast £109.96
Trifecta £155.30

Selections

The Guardian:

King Of Ithaca

SPOTLIGHT:

Port Erin

The Times:

The Spotlight Kid

NEWMARKET:

Maharajas Express

POSTDATA:

Lilkian

Telegraph:

Port Erin

The Star:

Port Erin

Daily Mail:

King Of Ithaca

Daily Mirror:

King Of Ithaca

Daily Record:

King Of Ithaca

D Express:

The Spotlight Kid