April 01 / 16.40 Kempton (AW)

16.40

Standard To Slow

Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2268-2 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
He won twice last year for Tom Ward and was clear of the rest when beaten a short head by Vultar on his recent stable and seasonal debut over C&D; 4lb higher today but could have more to offer; respected.
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1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2321-1 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) on handicap debut over 7f here last November and followed up over today's C&D three weeks ago; had just a short head to spare from Farasi Lane last time and is up 5lb, but he was clear with the runner-up and this unexposed 4yo could continue to progress.
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2nd

2

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Vultar

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

14/1

6th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:41 Southwell (AW)

Vultar

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Clive Cox

Useful 1m handicap form at Kempton in the spring; quiet on turf since but the return to AW could perk him up and he's one to consider.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Salisbury

Vultar

10st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

bumped start, took keen hold, in rear

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -13410 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the Lincoln (1m, soft) nine days ago but he's 0-18 on turf as opposed to 4-21 on AW, with all four wins coming here; has won twice (7f/1m) this year and holds each-way claims now back at this track.
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Hieronymus

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in February and has a lower turf mark; however, well beaten on his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and this 9yo is now 0-23 on grass; others are preferred.

16/1

3

(12)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Hieronymus

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Baker

Five-time winner on Kempton AW, most recently in February (below par there since); has form over C&D but the 9yo is 0-22 on turf and not the percentage call.

25/1

13/2

Form: 1087-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
It was his first run since last August when close fifth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; goes well fresh but it's possible he'll be able to build on that run and he's on a handy mark; effective over today's C&D and not ruled out.
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4th

7

(10)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Rainbow Fire

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold

8/1

4th

7

(10)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Rainbow Fire

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Arrives here fit and in form after a third of nine at Haydock (7f, soft; unraced on firmer than good) three weeks ago; C&D winner earlier in career; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 212y

Class 2

14:45 Haydock

Rainbow Fire

9st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

midfield

8/1

Form: 13068- CD

Last run: 172 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Below par last autumn on final few runs for Michael Bell and sold for 13,000gns in October; returns to action without the visor but he's on a feasible mark judged on his good C&D form last August/September; could be a contender on this stable debut, especially if attracting market support.
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11th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Baltimore Boy

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Baltimore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

in rear

16/1

Form: 19240- D

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year and this is his first run since last September; however, he returns with his trainer in fine form and he's well treated on his best efforts; makes AW debut and is one to be interested in.
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6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

3rd

1

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Kempton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, went third final strides

7/1

14/1

Form: 7352-0 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Below par at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in January last time out but in good form over 1m on Polytrack previously, finishing second off this mark at Chelmsford in December; might not be far away.
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9th

4

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Excel Power

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent

14/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Excel Power

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Not won on turf since Windsor success in May 2022 (1m, good to firm); has won on AW since; back on a good mark, fair fourth at Windsor last time (1m, good to firm) so could go well.

10/1

Form: 1/600- C

Last run: 284 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Failed to threaten on his three starts in the first half of last year and absent subsequently; however, he's been gelded since and perhaps that will help him tap back into the promise of his 2yo novice win here (7f) in October 2022; not discounted.
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10

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Lieber Power

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Mostly creditable efforts in defeat this season, including second of nine at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) last month; below-par sixth in this race on heavy ground last year; William Buick up but others arrive with more pressing claims.

11/1

2nd

4

(10)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Lieber Power

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Andrew Balding

Had a good summer over about 1m4f last term, including when beaten a neck by Night Breeze in this race; some minor honours this season, without being quite in peak form but he is in serious each-way calculations.

11/2

3rd

2

(11)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Chepstow

Lieber Power

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Had a good summer over about 1m4f last term, including a win in this race (good to soft) off 6lb lower; the handicapper has been winning the argument since but recent efforts have been creditable and he ought to be competitive again.

6/1

OUR TIP

5/2

Form: 15-049 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Couldn't get into it at Lingfield (1m2f) last time but before that he was a very close fourth over this C&D when the steady pace appeared a negative; this lightly raced 4yo retains potential and could have a part to play.
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2

(1)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Dragon Icon

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

0-13 since winning his first two career starts on Polytrack, but capable of useful form as when third of 14 in the London Mile Series Final at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; has run well on Tapeta at Newcastle and a player off the same mark as last time.

9/2

12

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Dragon Icon

8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Career commenced with two wins; 0-12 since but close third in qualifier last time sets him up nicely for a crack at this final and first-time cheekpieces may have a boosting effect; in the mix.

8/1

4

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Dragon Icon

10st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing sequence and he arrives below par, having been tried in a hood (now discarded) when seventh of ten in 1m Ascot handicap last month; handily weighted if he gets back on song though.

11/2

Form: 3267-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Haydock (1m) last April and placed three times in a row last summer (1m2f/1m3f); however, campaign ended with two lesser runs and it was the same story over C&D on recent reappearance.
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15th

7

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races last season, including when beaten a neck by Spirit Mixer in this event; 4lb higher today and made a muted reappearance at Epsom three weeks ago but that was at 40-1 over 1m4f on soft; should be more interesting again with that under his belt.

14/1

19

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dancing In Paris

9st 4lb

T: Ian Williams

Third reserve; soft ground wouldn't have helped when well behind Too Soon at Epsom ten days ago on seasonal debut; had some solid form in strong 1m6f/2m handicaps last season but current mark is a tough one.

33/1

9th

6

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Dancing In Paris

8st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races in defeat last season, including when second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) in August; those efforts have ensured his mark is holding up, however, and he makes his comeback over a trip probably short of his best these days.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.90
Straight Forecast £52.48
Tricast £349.82
Trifecta £280.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Vultar

The Times:

Dragon Icon

SPOTLIGHT:

Baltimore Boy

POSTDATA:

Farasi Lane

The Sun:

Rainbow Fire

TOPSPEED:

Hieronymus

D Express:

Dragon Icon

NEWMARKET:

Baltimore Boy

LAMBOURN:

Vultar

Telegraph:

Vultar

The Guardian:

Vultar

Daily Mail:

Vultar

Daily Mirror:

Vultar

The Star:

Vultar

Daily Record:

Vultar