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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5th

11

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zoum Zoum

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran poorly on his reappearance at Salisbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; best efforts give him a squeak and he is effective on AW but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

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

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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10th

2

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Imperial Guard

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Dods

Back in fine form this summer since stepped up to 7f and he narrowly completed a hat-trick under a 7lb penalty at Ayr 19 days ago; this strong traveller merits serious consideration despite a further 3lb rise.

100/30

1st

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Imperial Guard

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Comes into this in good form having won over C&D on last two starts (good to firm), last week scoring by 3.5l when an 8-15 shot; 7b higher here, but should go well again.

5/4

OUR TIP

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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7th

8

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

City Of Delight

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Rattled off a four-timer (good to firm/good/soft) in 2024 and landed his first two starts of 2025, latterly the City & Suburban (also 1m2f) at Epsom in April; just one good run from four starts in Meydan this winter but his British return, when second at Goodwood with two of these behind six weeks ago, could be a run to build on.

10/1

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

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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1st

1

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Hope Rising

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jamie Snowden

Completed a turf hat-trick (11.5f-2m) last month and gained the last two wins by very wide margins, latest in a match race; respected in current form, assuming she's as effective back on AW.

11/10

1st

1

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Chepstow

Hope Rising

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jamie Snowden

Refused to race on last visit here when due to contest a handicap hurdle in October; won over an extended 1m3f and 2m back on the Flat this month, scoring by 19l last week at Nottingham when 2lb well in under a penalty; that was an apprentice race so has no penalty.

1/5

1st

3

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Nottingham

Hope Rising

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Jamie Snowden

Reluctant at the start on a few occasions over hurdles in recent times, refusing to jump away on one occasion; has been fine at the stalls in two runs back on the Flat, though, and like Free World is well treated under a penalty following an easy win last Tuesday.

2/1

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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4th

1

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

20:25 Hamilton

Law Of Average

10st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Made all twice in a row this spring (including over C&D on good to firm) and bounced back from his third of six at Yarmouth for another front-running win at Lingfield (5f, AW) last Monday; had plenty in hand last time and he's 5lb well in under a 5lb penalty; could prove tough to catch.

6/5

1st

3

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Law Of Average

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Has won on the AW but off a much lower mark and all his best efforts have come on turf, including two wins in the spring; looked like the handicapper may have caught up again when third to Michaela's Boy last time and he's drawn wide today.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Law Of Average

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Enthusiastic front-runner; chasing a hat-trick after wins at Bath (5f, firm) and Hamilton (5f, good to firm); a 6lb rise asks more of him but dangerous to discount.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £14.52
Trifecta £48.80

Selections

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Imperial Guard

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Imperial Guard

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Telegraph:

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Daily Mail:

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The Sun:

Imperial Guard

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Daily Record:

Imperial Guard