September 27 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Middle Distance Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-41

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Smart form on sole 2yo start (1m2f, Tapeta); turned over on reappearance but made all in good style on Lingfield Polytrack since (1m4f; first-time blinkers, retained); promising type for handicaps; can improve.
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8th

11

(3)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newmarket

Humanity

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

midfield, brief headway 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off

11/4

1st

12

(12)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Humanity

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Smart form on sole 2yo start (1m2f, Tapeta); turned over on reappearance but made all in good style on Lingfield Polytrack since (1m4f; first-time blinkers, retained); promising type for handicaps; can improve.

9/2

1st

3

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Humanity

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John & Thady Gosden

soon led at steady pace, increased tempo 3f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, readily

5/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 814244

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unsuited by soft ground last time out but a solid contender in 1m4f turf handicaps previously; higher in the weights than when winning his latest two AW races, over 1m4f at Lingfield, but the manner of the most recent win suggests the return to AW will be a good move; respected.
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2nd

11

(3)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign Spirit

9st 5lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Unsuited by soft ground last time out but a solid contender in 1m4f turf handicaps previously; higher in the weights than when winning his latest two AW races, over 1m4f at Lingfield, but the manner of the most recent win suggests the return to AW will be a good move; respected.

9/1

4th

6

(2)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Sovereign Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

raced in third and in touch with leaders, weakened and eased over 1f out

9/2

4th

8

(9)

12th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Sovereign Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Kazuo Yokoyama

T: Andrew Balding

Successful three times (on AW and good to firm) this season; ran well at Newbury (1m4f, good) three weeks ago despite finishing lame; drying ground would be in his favour, as he finished last on both his outings on softer than good; raised another 3lb though.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 1140

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won first two starts on AW elsewhere, at 1m2f and 1m4f; highly tried in two turf starts since and the bold approach didn't pay off; hard to know from latest heavy defeat how well handicapped he is but has had wind surgery since and still has potential back on AW.
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7th

4

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

18:12 Sandown

Duke Of Oxford

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

Progressive on AW in the winter with 2m handicap wins at Kempton and Newcastle; however, only fifth of 12 at Newcastle (2m) last month and the suitability of turf is questionable.

40/1

5th

1

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Duke Of Oxford

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Second in this in 2024 and fourth last year; won at Kempton (2m) in December and followed up by 3l over this C&D in January; this 6yo is on a career-high mark but is clearly thriving and has to be respected.

11/2

1st

2

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Duke Of Oxford

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Ran on well to seal the deal over 2m at Kempton last month, taking his record there to 5-7; only 3lb higher and has plenty of form here, including a placing in the Northumberland Plate; player.

7/2

Form: 0232-8

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Both wins in 7f novices, on turf and AW, but only just lost out after sustained duel with the winner over 1m3f at Southwell on final 3yo start; ran as though the run was needed on belated return at Chelmsford in August (first-time cheekpieces, retained); may yet do better.
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2nd

1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Regained the winning thread at Windsor (11.5f) last month; held off this mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last week but did enough to suggest he remains in form; could go well.

14/1

4th

4

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Beaten a neck at Kempton (1m4f) on penultimate start and went one better at Windsor (11.4f) 12 days later, his first win for over two years; acts on Tapeta; back up another 2lb but in the mix if that form is repeated.

4/1

Form: 2-1320 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Improved 3yo, winning 1m2f Nottingham maiden on return and best form when leading home his group at Salisbury in June (1m4f), winner was a class-dropper who raced alone; however, he dropped right out at Goodwood after and needs to redeem himself with tongue-tie added on AW debut.
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5th

7

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Nader King

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Improved 3yo, winning 1m2f Nottingham maiden on return and best form when leading home his group at Salisbury in June (1m4f), winner was a class-dropper who raced alone; however, he dropped right out at Goodwood after and needs to redeem himself with tongue-tie added on AW debut.

9/2

11th

4

(9)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Nader King

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

always behind

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

16:40 Salisbury

Nader King

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Made all in five-runner maiden at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in April on reappearance, by a nose as 5-4 favourite; creditable third of six on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the impressive winner followed up at Royal Ascot; now worth a go at 1m4f.

5/1

Form: 421408 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Five turf wins at up to about 1m3f in 2022 and added another at York in July; out of sorts on last two starts though and has rarely shone on artificial surfaces (0-16) so a 5lb lower AW mark doesn't tempt.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Andaleep

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

9yo who was down the field at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time but was running consistently well prior to that; this C&D winner has an each-way chance if bouncing back.

25/1

9th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Andaleep

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away.

9/1

7th
13 (8)
Victory

20/1

Form: 7-9277 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 1m handicap here in 2021 but didn't achieve anything special in his only course start since; work to do on balance of 2023 form.
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7th

6

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Victory

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Alan King

prominent

10/1

7th

13

(8)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Victory

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alan King

Sole win in 1m handicap here in 2021 but didn't achieve anything special in his only course start since; work to do on balance of 2023 form.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Victory

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Alan King

Inconsistent type with a record of 1-14; didn't fire at Sandown (1m6f) last time but he went close at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) on his penultimate run and has claims if he can recapture that form; has worn cheekpieces in last two starts.

9/1

Form: 5-9639 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Improved middle-distance handicapper in 2022, on turf and AW, including C&D; not picked up again this year and way below form at Ascot last time but at least he's 7lb lower than when reappearing in a valuable C&D handicap in April; not ruled out back on AW; regular tongue-tie discarded.
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8th

1

(2)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Pride Of Priory

10st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Improved middle-distance handicapper in 2022, on turf and AW, including C&D; not picked up again this year and way below form at Ascot last time but at least he's 7lb lower than when reappearing in a valuable C&D handicap in April; not ruled out back on AW; regular tongue-tie discarded.

6/1

9th

11

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Pride Of Priory

9st 6lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: William Haggas

Improvement peaked with his win in this race last year (good to firm); just 1lb higher today and he was a respectable third on soft ground at Ripon on latest outing, with his tongue tied for the second time, so he needs a second look.

7/2

3rd

4

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

16:30 Ripon

Pride Of Priory

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

in rear, outpaced and pushed along briefly after 1f

5/1

7/1

Form: 2-2514

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Acts on Polytrack; made most for handicap debut win at Salisbury (1m2f) but couldn't sustain effort from the front over that trip at Ascot latest; has more to prove now up in trip but still time for her to do better.
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9th

9

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Mantoog

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Acts on Polytrack; made most for handicap debut win at Salisbury (1m2f) but couldn't sustain effort from the front over that trip at Ascot latest; has more to prove now up in trip but still time for her to do better.

7/1

4th

4

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:45 Ascot

Mantoog

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Owen Burrows

Recorded a 4l success at Salisbury (1m2f; handicap debut) last month, building on her novice promise; nicely bred filly who represents notable connections and looks the type to improve further; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

3

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Mantoog

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Owen Burrows

prominent, led after 2f

4/1

9/1

Form: 011115 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Superb run in turf handicaps, winning first four at up to 1m3f after reappearance; however, it came to an abrupt end at Ascot recently and needs to prove himself back on AW (well held in two qualifying runs).
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1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

11th

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).

14/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Gallant Lion

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Ian Williams

Some notable Flat form last year, in victory and defeat; two runs over hurdles last February were underwhelming but raw ability is respected.

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 2330-9

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Was 2-2 at Wolverhampton earlier in career, later Listed-placed in Dubai, but has been sparingly raced and ran moderately back from absence at York; out in the cold for betting purposes; cheekpieces refitted.
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No Results Found

Form: 1-1392

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner at 1m (AW) and 1m2f (soft); briefly looked like breaking handicap duck over C&D in August (first-time visor, retained) but had no answer to an unexposed rival who swept by late; better than most.
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6th

2

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Maso Bastie

10st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Good efforts in just two 1m2f handicaps for this stable, doing well against a progressive one at Newmarket (good; has won on soft) then things didn't go his way after another slow start at Doncaster in August; the return to a stiff finish can suit; has every chance.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Maso Bastie

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Won novice races at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m2f, soft) for James Fanshawe; yet to win a handicap but ran well when second at Newmarket (1m2f, good; cheekpieces on for first time) two runs back to one who was completing a hat-trick; headgear retained; chance on that form.

6/1

4th

3

(5)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Hamilton

Maso Bastie

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Bell

Inconsistent but returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up at Newmarket (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; has run well over an extended 1m4f in the past and he's one to consider; tongue-tie added.

11/4

50/1

Form: 7/79-0

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
French turf winner at 1m2f/1m4f in 2020; lightly raced now and soundly beaten in three runs for new yard; now hooded; lots to prove.
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11th

12

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Met Office

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time flat winner showed a little bit more over timber at Tramore (16.5f, good) last time but was still beaten 7.5l into eighth; down 2lb but needs to improve again to be competitive here.

22/1

8th

9

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 140y

15:00 Tramore

Met Office

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time Flat winner (twice in France, once in Britain) at up to 1m4f; has shown little over hurdles, but can be forgiven his recent run at Cork, failed to recover after being badly hampered four out; may do better.

12/1

8th

11

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

14:30 Cork

Met Office

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time Flat winner (twice in France, once in Britain) at up to 1m4f; has shown little over hurdles; first handicap now.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £39.95
Tricast £465.21
Trifecta £585.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Maso Bastie

The Times:

Humanity

RP RATINGS:

Pride Of Priory

Telegraph:

Duke Of Oxford

Daily Mirror:

Mantoog

D Express:

Nader King

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Spirit

POSTDATA:

Maso Bastie

NEWMARKET:

Maso Bastie

The Guardian:

Maso Bastie

The Sun:

Maso Bastie

The Star:

Humanity

Daily Record:

Humanity

Daily Mail:

Pride Of Priory