October 11 / 17.25 Kempton (AW)

17.25

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Debutant by Zoustar and the first foal of his connections' 6f winner (including Listed) Richenza; will improve for some experience if taking after his dam but market support should be heeded.
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5th

11

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zoum Zoum

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran poorly on his reappearance at Salisbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; best efforts give him a squeak and he is effective on AW but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

9th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Zoum Zoum

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well in Listed grade at Salisbury on reappearance; has failed to repeat that form in two major handicaps at Ascot since; returns to the scene of his last success (6f, soft) but this is a stiffer assignment.

25/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
270,000gns brother to a promising filly who is 2-2, both wins here; duly showed plenty of promise in C&D event last month, finishing nicely for third; holds very strong claims in terms of form and potential.
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1

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Imperial Guard

10st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Belatedly ended a long losing run with a smooth defeat of Ramon Di Loria over C&D last week; looks well in under a 5lb penalty and his claims are obvious.

10/11

1st

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Imperial Guard

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has modest 1-22 strike-rate and is better known as a sprinter but kept on for respectable fifth at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) recently; drops in grade here and is well worth another crack at this trip; interesting.

6/1

5th

13

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Imperial Guard

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Over two years since his sole success and well held in two starts this year; on a dangerous mark but that has been the case for some time; returning to 7f not enough to tempt.

16/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made little impression at Salisbury (1m) but that race has thrown up a few winners and turf may not prove to be his thing; bred to be well suited by artificial surfaces and may improve plenty in this scenario.
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6

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endosser

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Marco Botti

Had a near miss in a Chelmsford maiden (1m2f, AW) in March but he's struggled back in handicaps since and was beaten 11l at Lingfield last time; record now stands at 0-9 and he needs a major turnaround with blinkers added; stablemate of Caelan.

9/1

6th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Endosser

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

5th

2

(5)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Endosser

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Marco Botti

Seven-race maiden with a collection of minor honours on AW up to 1m2f but he was soundly beaten in a handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; 20-1) on his first turf start since debut; that poses a question.

16/1

Form: 50

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over this C&D; always behind on latest occasion, failing to back up debut effort (finished fifth); on balance, looks likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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7th

8

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

City Of Delight

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Rattled off a four-timer (good to firm/good/soft) in 2024 and landed his first two starts of 2025, latterly the City & Suburban (also 1m2f) at Epsom in April; just one good run from four starts in Meydan this winter but his British return, when second at Goodwood with two of these behind six weeks ago, could be a run to build on.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.

8/1

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

City Of Delight

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.

7/1

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt who cost 625,000gns as a yearling; disappointing favourite in C&D contest two months ago, never landing a blow; however, seemed green and should leave that effort behind; one for the shortlist.
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5th

6

(1)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Important Role

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Dubawi colt who cost 625,000gns as a yearling; disappointing favourite in C&D contest two months ago, never landing a blow; however, seemed green and should leave that effort behind; one for the shortlist.

7/2

7th

4

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Important Role

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

625,000gns yearling; half-brother to US 8.5f stakes winner Wonderful Justice; dam unraced sister to US 8.5f 2yo/1m1f dirt Grade 1 winner Carpe Diem and half-sister to US 8.5f AW 2yo Grade 1 winner J B's Thunder; plenty to like on pedigree and much respected on debut for stable with such a good record with 2yo newcomers.

11/10

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Due Diligence half-brother to two winners for his connections, namely Tacarib Bay (Group-placed 6f 2yo/7f) and Skallywag Bay (5f/6f AW including 2yo); interesting newcomer.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 9lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Infrequent winner but well treated on this year's best efforts; well beaten at 40-1 on his return from a summer break two weeks ago and needs to leave that well behind.

8/1

10th

6

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Never gave his running at Bath in June and off since; went close there the time before (1m) off only 1lb lower and effective on AW surfaces.

12/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Phoenix Of Spain half-sister to winners Mr Mistoffelees (1m AW 2yo) and Arthur's Angel (7f-1m2f including 2yo/AW/Jersey); dam Group-placed 7f AW 2yo winner; major yard; check the betting.
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4th

5

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Hope Rising

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jamie Snowden

Unplaced in seven Flat starts (last ran in this sphere in 2024); triple good-ground hurdle winner at up to 2m1f last summer; reluctant to race when well beaten over hurdles latest; others make more appeal.

3/1

2nd

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:43 Uttoxeter

Hope Rising

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Comes with some risk, having refused to race on one occasion and lost many lengths by whipping around at the start last time (ran well in the circumstances); otherwise capable of playing a big role.

5/2

2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Hope Rising

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won three in her first season over hurdles last term and may not have got home when third of five at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) on her return to action 23 days ago; should be sharper for the run and holds claims.

3/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners for his stable; attracted some support at Beverley (7.5f) on debut but ended up comfortably held, with the soft ground perhaps partly to blame; may improve markedly on this surface.
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3rd

7

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Publicity

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

prominent, outpaced 3f out

11/4

5th

3

(4)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Publicity

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Butler

Has taken his form to a new level since upped to 1m4f, winning at this course then second at Wolverhampton; usually wears visor/cheekpieces, now goes in blinkers; open to further progress at this trip; leading player.

11/4

5th

3

(4)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Publicity

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Butler

Has taken his form to a new level since upped to 1m4f, winning at this course then second at Wolverhampton; usually wears visor/cheekpieces, now goes in blinkers; open to further progress at this trip; leading player.

11/4

100/1

Form:

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inauspicious debut (trailed home last; well behind Endosser) at Salisbury last month; best watched.
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5th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Taunton

Forest Hills

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has yet to show anything of note over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago; needs this step up in trip and the tongue-tie to spark considerable improvement.

25/1

6th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Forest Hills

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has been completely tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; at least goes handicapping off a lowly mark and drying ground would help matters, so watch the weather.

25/1

Form: 758

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor form over sprint distances; caught the attention of the stewards at Wolverhampton most recently; new trip needs to prompt major improvement on bare figures.
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4th

1

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

20:25 Hamilton

Law Of Average

10st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Made all twice in a row this spring (including over C&D on good to firm) and bounced back from his third of six at Yarmouth for another front-running win at Lingfield (5f, AW) last Monday; had plenty in hand last time and he's 5lb well in under a 5lb penalty; could prove tough to catch.

6/5

1st

3

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Law Of Average

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Has won on the AW but off a much lower mark and all his best efforts have come on turf, including two wins in the spring; looked like the handicapper may have caught up again when third to Michaela's Boy last time and he's drawn wide today.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Law Of Average

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Enthusiastic front-runner; chasing a hat-trick after wins at Bath (5f, firm) and Hamilton (5f, good to firm); a 6lb rise asks more of him but dangerous to discount.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £14.52
Trifecta £48.80

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