February 01 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet Extra Place Offers Every Day Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Extra Place Offers Every Day Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.70
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 60248/

Last run: 535 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; runner-up twice in 2021 but absent since a heavy defeat in August of that year; market instructive on return to action.
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1st

2

(5)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Gauntlet

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: William Knight

towards rear

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 640-66 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Often fluffs the start but kept on from a difficult position at Wolverhampton most recently and remains handicapped to win when the cards drop right; defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D in 2021; the latest effort suggested he'll be suited by headgear (cheekpieces applied this time); closely matched with Wannabe Brave on course running in November; good chance.
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5th

3

(2)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Charge

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

held up in last

16/1

9th

4

(4)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

First Charge

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

slowly away, towards rear, outpaced when up the centre from over 2f out, no impression

25/1

10th

6

(3)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Bath

First Charge

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Frequent slow starter who didn't really fire at Southwell (1m6f) last month but he finished well when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on his penultimate run; his sole turf win came in 2020 but that was on soft and he's on a dangerous mark back in this sphere; not ruled out.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23-112 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 22323112 since October, most recently second at Southwell where he ran creditably back down in trip (1m4f); won over 2m at Chelmsford the time before and remains unexposed at this distance; solid claims.
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4th

3

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Bascinet

9st 10lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Three wins at other AW tracks this winter; progress has stalled the last twice and the returning cheekpieces aren't enough to earn him the vote.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bascinet

9st 13lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led at steady pace, shaken up when headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

11/4

6th

1

(6)

8th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bascinet

9st 13lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

slowly into stride, took keen hold, in rear, rapid headway on outer after 3f, led after 4f, headed over 2f out, pushed along and found little over 1f out, weakened quickly final 110yds

11/4

Form: 95531- CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Narrowly justified favouritism in similar event over C&D when last seen 65 days ago, opening his account at the fifth attempt; had little to spare but he's still very unexposed at this trip and looks the type to improve further; respected off 3lb higher.
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4th

7

(8)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wannabe Brave

9st 11lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: James Fanshawe

in rear

100/30

5th

1

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Wannabe Brave

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

2m winner on the Polytrack last winter when 7lb higher; unable to exploit his sliding mark this year but gives his running more often than not; should be on the scene.

6/1

3rd

6

(11)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wannabe Brave

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

C&D winner on final start of 2022 but he hasn't gone on in various staying events this year, despite steadily dropping in the weights; needs revival for the return to this track.

5/1

Form: 9/76-3 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Finished 2l third at Lingfield (2m) last month, running his most encouraging race (Flat or hurdles) since joining current stable; well treated on his 3yo form for previous yard and enters the reckoning.
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4th

4

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

17:10 Stratford

Pleasure Garden

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Well beaten after racing too freely on handicap hurdle debut in February but kept on well to make winning chase debut at Plumpton (2m1f, good) in April then ran well in defeat behind progressive rival at Fontwell (2m2f, good) last month; would have something to prove on ground slower than good to soft but, otherwise, he's a major player.

5/2

2nd

7

18th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Pleasure Garden

10st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Four Flat wins in 2020; little to show over hurdles for current yard but made a winning chase debut at Plumpton last month; may have been fortunate but jumped soundly and only 4lb higher; should play a leading part.

7/2

1st

6

9th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 5

14:30 Plumpton

Pleasure Garden

10st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Four Flat wins in 2020 (for Sir Mark Prescott) but no joy since; well beaten on handicap hurdle debut latest and lot to prove now chasing.

16/1

Form: 244-43

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden who has form at up to 1m6f; respectable third over 1m4f at Wolverhampton most recently; not one to support heavily, with record now 0-16, but this new trip may prompt enough improvement to record a first success; one of his siblings scored at up to 2m.
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4th

4

(3)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Oriental Art

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent

11/4

1st

1

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Oriental Art

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Runner-up seven times including twice on turf (1m2f/11.5f) in the summer; has run well on the AW including on Tapeta, but now 0-22; could go well but others are preferred for the win.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:35 Yarmouth

Oriental Art

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: David Simcock

Yet again prominent in the market but only fourth of six runners at Windsor (1m2f) 20 days ago and that extended his losing sequence to 21; has finished runner-up too many times for comfort.

100/30

14/1

Form: 5129-4 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has done most of his winning over hurdles; not disgraced (neck behind Pleasure Garden) at Lingfield returned to the Flat last month but improvement isn't likely at his age.
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1st

2

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:38 Fontwell

Thibault

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Adam West

set steady pace, increased tempo after 3 out, ridden when faced challenge after 2 out, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

5th

3

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

20:23 Salisbury

Thibault

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

Versatile ground-wise; multiple wins for yard include a 2m handicap on the Flat at Chepstow in April 2022 but his latest win was over hurdles that May and he hasn't shone so far this year; others more obvious.

12/1

13/2

Form: 4245-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Consistent since August and wasn't far behind Pleasure Garden and Thibault at Lingfield most recently; ties in closely with Wannabe Brave and First Charge on C&D running in the autumn; still a maiden but has clear possibilities on form.
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3rd

4

30th Nov 2023

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

12:17 Taunton

Stiletto

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Keiran Burke

Twice went close on good ground last month (3m2f/3m; wore cheekpieces) and was very respectable fourth of 15 when dropped back to 2m here (good to soft; first-time blinkers) a fortnight ago; evidently in good nick but his career strike-rate is now 0-22 and others in this field have more potential.

7/1

4th

9

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:40 Taunton

Stiletto

11st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Keiran Burke

0-12 over hurdles but lost out only narrowly in consecutive good-ground handicaps last month (3m2f/3m); swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here; rain probably won't aid his cause but he ought to cope with today's sharp drop back in trip and is evidently in good nick.

4/1

2nd

4

19th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Stiletto

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Keiran Burke

20-race maiden but surely his turn will come and he was clear of the rest in going down narrowly at Fontwell (3m2f, good) latest; something to prove should conditions turn soft but much respected otherwise; raised 4lb.

5/1

Form: 1778-5 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has four AW wins on her CV, the most recent at Lingfield last July; however, her two efforts this winter don't particularly suggest she's going to defy top weight in this field.
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10th

10

(1)

26th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Dance To Paris

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Lucy Wadham

midfield

20/1

9th

1

(7)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dance To Paris

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Lucy Wadham

in touch with leaders

8/1

5th

2

(3)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

11:55 Lingfield (AW)

Dance To Paris

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lucy Wadham

Below par since her C&D win in July but the fact she's dropped to 2lb below that successful mark provides hope, as does her stable being back among the winners in recent days.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £256.30
Straight Forecast £183.19
Tricast £893.55
Trifecta £1666.00

Selections

The Times:

Wannabe Brave

SPOTLIGHT:

First Charge

RP Ratings:

Pleasure Garden

NEWMARKET:

Dance To Paris

The Star:

Bascinet

The Sun:

Oriental Art

TOPSPEED:

Stiletto

Telegraph:

Gauntlet

D Express:

Wannabe Brave

Daily Mirror:

Wannabe Brave

Daily Record:

Wannabe Brave

POSTDATA:

First Charge

The Guardian:

Pleasure Garden

Daily Mail:

Dance To Paris