October 11 / 17.25 Kempton (AW)

17.25

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutant by Zoustar and the first foal of his connections' 6f winner (including Listed) Richenza; will improve for some experience if taking after his dam but market support should be heeded.
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9th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Zoum Zoum

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well in Listed grade at Salisbury on reappearance; has failed to repeat that form in two major handicaps at Ascot since; returns to the scene of his last success (6f, soft) but this is a stiffer assignment.

25/1

1

(19)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Zoum Zoum

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on any ground; very useful performer who has Listed/Group form; two handicap attempts (6f) comprise a win at Doncaster last October and an excusable defeat (poorly drawn) in the Wokingham last time; effective over 7f and has the ability to get involved, even off top weight.

12/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
270,000gns brother to a promising filly who is 2-2, both wins here; duly showed plenty of promise in C&D event last month, finishing nicely for third; holds very strong claims in terms of form and potential.
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8th

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Imperial Guard

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

0-10 for current stable; made the frame three times last May but wasn't in the same form afterwards in 2025; turnaround would give him a good chance off current mark.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imperial Guard

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Essentially disappointing for his new stable this season; continues to drop down the weights but others are more appealing for win purposes.

10/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made little impression at Salisbury (1m) but that race has thrown up a few winners and turf may not prove to be his thing; bred to be well suited by artificial surfaces and may improve plenty in this scenario.
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6

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endosser

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Marco Botti

Had a near miss in a Chelmsford maiden (1m2f, AW) in March but he's struggled back in handicaps since and was beaten 11l at Lingfield last time; record now stands at 0-9 and he needs a major turnaround with blinkers added; stablemate of Caelan.

9/1

6th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Endosser

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

5th

2

(5)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Endosser

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Marco Botti

Seven-race maiden with a collection of minor honours on AW up to 1m2f but he was soundly beaten in a handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; 20-1) on his first turf start since debut; that poses a question.

16/1

Form: 50

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over this C&D; always behind on latest occasion, failing to back up debut effort (finished fifth); on balance, looks likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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2nd

9

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.

8/1

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

City Of Delight

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.

7/1

14th

6

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Won four in a row last summer and kicked off this campaign with another two wins (1m2f, good); no match for well-treated winner at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) since but the time looks right for him to have a first crack at 1m4f and he could play a leading role.

9/1

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt who cost 625,000gns as a yearling; disappointing favourite in C&D contest two months ago, never landing a blow; however, seemed green and should leave that effort behind; one for the shortlist.
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5th

6

(1)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Important Role

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Dubawi colt who cost 625,000gns as a yearling; disappointing favourite in C&D contest two months ago, never landing a blow; however, seemed green and should leave that effort behind; one for the shortlist.

7/2

7th

4

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Important Role

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

625,000gns yearling; half-brother to US 8.5f stakes winner Wonderful Justice; dam unraced sister to US 8.5f 2yo/1m1f dirt Grade 1 winner Carpe Diem and half-sister to US 8.5f AW 2yo Grade 1 winner J B's Thunder; plenty to like on pedigree and much respected on debut for stable with such a good record with 2yo newcomers.

11/10

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Due Diligence half-brother to two winners for his connections, namely Tacarib Bay (Group-placed 6f 2yo/7f) and Skallywag Bay (5f/6f AW including 2yo); interesting newcomer.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 9lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Infrequent winner but well treated on this year's best efforts; well beaten at 40-1 on his return from a summer break two weeks ago and needs to leave that well behind.

8/1

10th

6

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Never gave his running at Bath in June and off since; went close there the time before (1m) off only 1lb lower and effective on AW surfaces.

12/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Phoenix Of Spain half-sister to winners Mr Mistoffelees (1m AW 2yo) and Arthur's Angel (7f-1m2f including 2yo/AW/Jersey); dam Group-placed 7f AW 2yo winner; major yard; check the betting.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Hope Rising

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won three in her first season over hurdles last term and may not have got home when third of five at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) on her return to action 23 days ago; should be sharper for the run and holds claims.

3/1

3rd

1

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Hope Rising

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Progressive over hurdles in early part of last season, winning three times on good ground (2m-2m1f); absent since blotting copybook in the autumn (whipped round at start and refused to race) and not bred to benefit from this step up in trip.

3/1

13

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

16:00 Chepstow

Hope Rising

10st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Progressive over hurdles for new stable this season, winning three times; posted sound effort when second of five off today's mark at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) last month but this race is stronger.

5/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners for his stable; attracted some support at Beverley (7.5f) on debut but ended up comfortably held, with the soft ground perhaps partly to blame; may improve markedly on this surface.
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3rd

7

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Publicity

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

prominent, outpaced 3f out

11/4

5th

3

(4)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Publicity

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Butler

Has taken his form to a new level since upped to 1m4f, winning at this course then second at Wolverhampton; usually wears visor/cheekpieces, now goes in blinkers; open to further progress at this trip; leading player.

11/4

5th

3

(4)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Publicity

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Butler

Has taken his form to a new level since upped to 1m4f, winning at this course then second at Wolverhampton; usually wears visor/cheekpieces, now goes in blinkers; open to further progress at this trip; leading player.

11/4

100/1

Form:

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inauspicious debut (trailed home last; well behind Endosser) at Salisbury last month; best watched.
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5th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Taunton

Forest Hills

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has yet to show anything of note over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago; needs this step up in trip and the tongue-tie to spark considerable improvement.

25/1

6th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Forest Hills

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has been completely tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; at least goes handicapping off a lowly mark and drying ground would help matters, so watch the weather.

25/1

Form: 758

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor form over sprint distances; caught the attention of the stewards at Wolverhampton most recently; new trip needs to prompt major improvement on bare figures.
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1st

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Law Of Average

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Progressive 3yo but his form headed south last year; back to winning ways when making all at Bath (5f, firm) four weeks ago; his head carriage has always been a bit ungainly but he's tough to pass when on song; major player despite the 4lb rise.

2/1

1st

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Law Of Average

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Front-runner who has won four times from 20 starts; mostly struggled last year and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell when last seen 132 days ago; down another 2lb but others have stronger claims.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £14.52
Trifecta £48.80

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Imperial Guard

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