October 26 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet Extra Place Offers Every Day Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Extra Place Offers Every Day Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 121456 CD

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time Polytrack winner early in the year (two of them round here), latterly off tonight's mark; should do better back on the AW, especially if able to dictate.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

7/1

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.

5/1

6th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7356

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability at big prices in three novice starts in late summer, but will need to improve upon his handicap/turf debut last time; dam won over middle distances and it wouldn't surprise were he ultimately to want a bit further.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

12

(9)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jack Sparowe

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Butler

Not as good now and prone to the occasional off-day; still to win over C&D but his record suggests he needs considering off this mark, especially given his two previous runs in cheekpieces both resulted in near-misses.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 856344 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner who's fine on Polytrack; isn't as good as he was but has been showing more off a sliding mark for his new yard and remains capable at this level, especially if he settles better this time.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(7)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

La Rav

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lee Carter

His mark continues to fall but this 10yo has struggled to get competitive on his last few starts and needs to turn things around.

16/1

11th

4

(7)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

La Rav

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lee Carter

His mark continues to fall but this 10yo has struggled to get competitive on his last few starts and needs to turn things around.

16/1

10th

12

(2)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

La Rav

8st 5lb

J: George Rooke

T: Lee Carter

Never in the hunt over 7f on his reappearance 16 days ago; first attempt at this trip and others look stronger.

33/1

16/1

Form: 7-7168 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Often pulls hard and can miss the break, so there will always be risks involved; turf win in the summer came fresh and he's been well below that level in two runs since.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

My Ambition

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner who has returned from a break with two competitive shows, the latest here; hard to knock.

7/2

3rd

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

My Ambition

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner (firm/good) who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) last September and was runner-up there (1m, AW) last month on his reappearance; has the same mark as last time and he ticks lots of boxes.

13/8

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 0-7496

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Yard enjoying a good month and this filly, who started handicap life on an unrealistic mark, showed more on her Polytrack debut last time; another 2lb lower and enters calculations.
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6th

3

(3)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Piffle

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Dual turf winner (6f/7f) as a 2yo who gained reward for some consistent efforts in defeat when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, getting the better of a couple of last-time-out winners; just 2lb higher and very much respected.

9/4

1st

6

(1)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piffle

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Won twice on turf as a 2yo (6f and 7f); running well in defeat on AW this winter, most recently a clear second at Kempton ten days ago (left behind by the easy winner); should give her running once more.

3/1

2nd

3

(4)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Piffle

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

midfield

2/1

Form: 59-103

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back in the groove when not beaten far in a Chelmsford handicap early in the month (first crack at this trip, has stamina in her pedigree); remains lightly raced and goes on the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D scorer but she came in a below-par fifth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 16 days ago; she could bounce back though with Oisin Murphy now up.

4/1

8

(13)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Handy sort who has gained all six wins over 7f/1m on the AW; back off her last winning mark and probably needed her Kempton return 12 days ago after 405 days off, but she will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.

12/1

12

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charlie Johnston

All six wins have been on AW including over C&D; only 1lb higher than for her last success but she returns after 405 days off and this is competitive on her comeback; down the list.

20/1

Form: 151130 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three wins over this trip in the summer, including on Polytrack, latterly off 3lb lower; needs to bounce back from two below-par efforts.
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8th

10

(10)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Greg The Great

9st 2lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in touch with leaders

10/1

10th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Greg The Great

8st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield, pushed along under 5f out, weakened 2f out

5/1

20/1

Form: 473307

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden for two previous yards who's run poorly in two starts for his current trainer having been gelded; hard to make a case for.
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3rd

4

(6)

9th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kardinya

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Infrequent winner who has found it tough going since his Wolverhampton win (extended 1m1f) in December; connections now try different headgear.

7/1

9th

3

(12)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kardinya

11st 1lb

J: Mr Matthew Ennis

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, in rear

7/1

6th

9

(3)

13th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kardinya

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Looked as though he might be one to follow when off the mark at the 15th attempt over C&D in December, but hasn't really built on that performance despite running with some credit in two of his five starts since; edging back towards his winning mark, but others look more solid.

8/1

33/1

Form: 30-340

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
With her third yard already and didn't offer a lot for them back from a break recently; comes back in trip again and would be a surprise winner.
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13

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

16:00 Taunton

Cowboy

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Neil Mulholland

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2nd, headed and prominent 4th

20/1

11th

12

(8)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Cowboy

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Neil Mulholland

Has shown his best form front-running and proved well suited by a return to those tactics in C&D contest two weeks ago, opening his account having set a slow pace; likely player provided he again gets his own way.

6/1

1st

11

(11)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Cowboy

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Neil Mulholland

Struggled on final two runs for Stuart Kittow and same story on his four starts for this yard; on a reduced mark but a major turnaround is needed.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £18.44
Tricast £67.17
Trifecta £90.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wadacre Grace

The Times:

La Rav

RP Ratings:

Piffle

Telegraph:

Covert Mission

POSTDATA:

Wadacre Grace

Daily Mail:

Wadacre Grace

Daily Mirror:

Wadacre Grace

The Sun:

Wadacre Grace

Daily Record:

Wadacre Grace

The Guardian:

La Rav

D Express:

La Rav

The Star:

La Rav