September 08 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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William Hill Extra Place Races Racing League R32 (Handicap) (For horses registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £27000
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Racing League R32 (Handicap) (For horses registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Thunderstorms

OUR TIP

Form: 5131-2 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ended 2021 in good form and he made a fine return from 257 days off when going down by a head at Lingfield four weeks ago (7f, AW); 2lb higher as a result but effective on Tapeta and another big run looks on the cards.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well below par in two races (elsewhere) since returned to AW but could revive back at Wolverhampton; has form figures of 7112441 over C&D, most recently defying a 2lb higher mark last March; not dismissed.

12/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Street Kid

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

7f specialist who has to put a moderate effort at Southwell last time behind him, but is back off the same mark as when gaining his third Wolverhampton success back in March; has gone close on Polytrack and shouldn't be far away.

9/1

Form: 146050 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off this mark in January; up and down since and although he would be a danger to all on a good day, there are risks attached.
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5th

8

(5)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

13:20 Doncaster

Eagleway

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, dwelt start, ducked right start, soon midfield in centre of group, ridden and edged right when outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

12/1

2nd

2

(8)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Eagleway

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early and mounted in chute, took keen hold, towards rear of midfield on far side of group, going easily over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, ridden final 110yds, went second towards finish

33/1

Form: 3-1075 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Tasted defeat on the AW for the first time when only fifth at Lingfield four weeks ago (behind Street Kid) but it was still a fair effort and she won't mind the return to Tapeta; one to take seriously.
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7th

4

(3)

6th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 3

16:08 Chester

Ffion

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Loughnane

Well beaten on both Chester runs this season but one was her reappearance and the other was a tough Listed assignment; in between she went close at Haydock and she was a two-time course winner last year (7f, soft/good to soft); could go well now back in a handicap in first-time cheekpieces.

11/2

9th

7

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

16:27 Chester

Ffion

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

taken down early, towards rear

20/1

2nd

3

(1)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Ffion

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David Loughnane

Disappointing on reappearance at Chester a fortnight ago, especially as she has a good record fresh and likes that track and soft ground; however, perhaps she needed the run this time around and she's run really well on all three previous visits to Haydock; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 173498 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Added to his AW win when bolting up at Ascot (1m, good to firm) on his return in April, but the handicapper has looked in control since and he hasn't landed a blow on his last two starts; others carry less risk.
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5th

6

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

13:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Ended long losing run with a last-gasp win at Lingfield (1m) three weeks ago and he was only narrowly denied on his return visit 11 days ago; on same mark here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

5/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

Form: 31U557 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Bolted up at Newcastle on his last AW run and subsequent turf efforts have been respectable in good company; quite possible the return to this surface will spark a full revival; big player.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

Form: 058406 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
His turf mark has been in freefall this year (had two wind operations) and couldn't be sure he retains sufficient ability to deal with his current AW rating.
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13th

2

(12)

31st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Animal Instinct

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Two wind surgeries in 2022 haven't been enough to see him put his head in front and he has generally been well short of his best; not beaten far at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago but others in this field are more appealing; new headgear today.

16/1

11th

14

(11)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Animal Instinct

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

midfield, pushed along when raced slightly wide home turn, soon ridden and beaten (jockey said gelding hung left-handed)

16/1

9

(6)

28th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Animal Instinct

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Has gained all wins on AW, the most recent here last December, and could stage a revival back on this surface; however, holds weak claims on 2022 form and others are more appealing on this year's evidence.

20/1

Form: 1880-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 7f novice at Haydock last summer but he couldn't repeat that form in three handicaps afterwards; gelded over the winter; well beaten on his return two weeks ago and connections now reach for blinkers.
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8th

13

(8)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dinoo

9st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Has proved consistent since switched to the AW last autumn, regaining winning form at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last time out; 3lb higher but no problem with the return to this trip; each-way shout.

15/2

1st

2

(2)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dinoo

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

2-17 with his latest win a short head success at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in November; has run with credit in his five outings since including when second of seven back at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time, but he stayed that trip well so may not want this to turn into a dawdle.

7/4

2nd

3

(5)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dinoo

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Has a modest strike-rate for this yard, his wins coming at 7f on turf in 2021 and over about 1m1f here in November, but he didn't get the ideal passage when a staying-on fifth upped to this trip at Kempton 19 days ago; probably capable of better over 1m4f.

2/1

Form: 202124 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW this year, winning over 7f at Lingfield in June; close up in an earlier round of the Racing League four weeks ago (behind Street Kid) and should run his race.
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10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

Form: 03-245 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when winning twice for James Ferguson as a 2yo; three creditable efforts in handicaps this year before changing hands for 45,000gns in July; gelded since; no surprise to see him involved on stable debut.
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5

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Aristobulus

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Made all in small-field novice handicap hurdle at Southwell (2m4f, heavy; comfortably off 6lb lower) four weeks ago, adding to his Flat wins; possibilities provided he's just as effective over fences; tongue-tie applied.

4/1

1st

6

28th Nov 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:40 Southwell

Aristobulus

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

made all, going best before 2 out, ridden and hung left approaching last, kept on well run-in, eased towards finish, comfortably

20/1

4th

7

17th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Huntingdon

Aristobulus

10st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

set good pace, pushed along after 3 out, headed before 2 out, pecked on landing 2 out, weakened run-in

12/1

Form: 402461 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Gelded in July and his first run since saw him run out a comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield four weeks ago; that effort supported by the clock and he still has some handicapping scope despite 6lb rise.
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12th

5

(13)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:13 Southwell (AW)

Buckshaw Village

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Drops into a Class 6 for the first time on the AW, but has been running poorly lately and his record of 1-30 is another negative; needs the blinkers and returning tongue-tie to make a big difference.

14/1

9th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Buckshaw Village

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Sole win in 29 starts came over two years ago and hasn't been at best on last three starts, remains to be seen whether drop back to 5f will be in his favour.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Buckshaw Village

8st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Has regressed since finishing second of ten from 4lb higher at Leicester (7f, good) in May; record of 1-28 another reason to be cautious.

16/1

Form: 24-543 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who finished off his race strongly at Haydock last month, just missing out in a three-way photo (7f, good); still capable of better and might get a better pace to aim at in this big field.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

Form: 538330 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Creditable third at Chester and Newmarket this summer (both over 7f on good to firm) but never in it on his return from a short break at Beverley 12 days ago; this looks a tough race in which to try and bounce back.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

Form: 053121 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Thriving for new yard, winning 7f handicaps at Newcastle either side of a close second on turf (1m); penalty for latest success makes life tougher and this is a deeper race in any case.
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5th

5

(9)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Land

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

towards rear but in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 2f out, soon outpaced, rallied and stayed on inside final furlong

4/1

2nd

4

(14)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Land

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and chased winner over 1f out, kept on

9/2

1st

9

(5)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Land

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, hung left final 110yds, just did enough

9/2

Form: 841434

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Usually plies his trade at a lower level than this and his two wins have come in Class 6 sprints at Ayr; improvement required for the switch to AW if he is to land this.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

Betting Forcast

9/2 Street Kid, 10/1 Eagleway, 8/1 Ffion, 14/1 Repertoire, 15/2 Swiss Ace, 25/1 Animal Instinct, 16/1 Dinoo, 10/1 Brunel Charm, 12/1 Aristobulus, 6/1 Buckshaw Village, 9/1 Star Zinc, 16/1 Barneys Bay, 6/1 Desert Land, 14/1 Classy Al

Verdict

Street Kid may confirm Lingfield placings with Ffion and Brunel Charm and he is high on the list, while Buckshaw Village and Star Zinc are interesting among the 3yos. SWISS ACE (nap) bolted up on his last AW run, though, and he should appreciate the return to Tapeta.[Paul Smith]

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Street Kid

SPOTLIGHT:

Swiss Ace

Daily Express:

Desert Land

The Times:

Star Zinc

Daily Mail:

Classy Al

POSTDATA:

Barney's Bay

Telegraph:

Street Kid

The Sun:

Street Kid

Daily Record:

Street Kid

RP Ratings:

Swiss Ace

TOPSPEED:

Swiss Ace

The Guardian:

Swiss Ace

Daily Mirror:

Desert Land

The Star:

Desert Land