November 01 / 18.45 Kempton (AW)

18.45

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier – Last Chance To Qualify)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier – Last Chance To Qualify)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1D172-0 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who was a fine second over C&D on his final 3yo outing (RPR 104); gelded afterwards; blindfold slow to be removed on his belated seasonal return at Ascot in September, where he travelled well enough and wasn't persevered with once his chance had gone; could take a marked step forward today and Oisin Murphy is an encouraging booking.
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13th

6

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Willem Twee

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Very useful 6f AW scorer at his best; not so good nowadays but signed off for James Fanshawe with a fair third of six in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in April; more is required for new stable on a rare turf start.

16/1

3rd

1

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Listed Golden Rose at Lingfield in November 2023 and landed a valuable 6f Class 2 handicap here (off 106) the following summer; has finally slipped back down the weights, giving notice of a return to form (third) in an added visor at Lingfield (7f) 51 days ago; respected.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 0-4001 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in the weights when keeping on well to land a 6f Class 3 at Goodwood 17 days ago (soft; first run after a gelding operation); 3lb rise manageable; one for the shortlist now switched to AW.
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14th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gisburn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out.

7/1

12th

3

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 924230 C

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his racing over further and won over 1m2f here last year, though he did run well over this trip on a few occasions in the spring; can go well fresh so the five-month absence is not a major issue but others may prove better handicapped.
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4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

9th

16

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Saw out 2025 with three AW wins from his final four starts but he's played only minor roles in turf handicaps this year, including when beaten nearly 5l behind King Of Light over C&D in May; could do with some rain or, failing that, a return to the AW as he's well treated now.

25/1

6th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 in fine form on AW; 0-7 in 2026 but he has slipped 6lb below his last winning mark and has Toby Moore taking another 7lb off his back; suspicion a few will prove stronger.

33/1

Form: 054512 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of small-field Bath handicap in September and gave it a good go in follow-up bid here since, finding only a well-treated opponent a neck too strong; this is stronger but in form and can't be discounted.
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5th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

One of his five wins came over C&D in May 2025; third to Amazonian Dream over C&D four weeks ago was an encouraging return from four months off and in-form 5lb claimer is now recruited; in the mix.

10/1

3rd

1

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Buccabay

10st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Four-time turf winner including off 5lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last spring; well held at Wolverhampton when last seen in March but that was after a good spell on AW including a Kempton win; has good record when fresh and he needs a close look back from four months off.

13/2

7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

16/1

Form: -05450 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Often a prominent racer so stall 1 looks a plus; bits of form this year that give him claims and his Stewards' Cup run when last seen is easy enough to excuse on account of the heavy ground; blinkers tried that day are now left off; may well have another trip to Bahrain on his agenda this winter but not discounted.
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9th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Watchya

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Baker

Prominent racer; ran well for second at Epsom in July (6f, good to soft); less convincing in his three starts since, albeit latest run on heavy is easy to excuse; risky but not impossible that this first taste of a Class 5 handicap will prompt a revival.

16/1

9th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Goodwood

Watchya

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Prominent racer; ran well for second at Epsom in July (6f, good to soft); less convincing in his two starts since and plenty to prove on this ground; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

8th

2

(4)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Watchya

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Made a bold bid when runner-up off a reduced mark at Epsom (6f, good to soft) last month but he failed to beat a rival in a big field at Windsor (behind Supreme King) last time; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 420125 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Last month's Salisbury fifth took his turf record to 0-10 but he's 6-18 on AW and went close at Chelmsford in September off 1lb lower; likely to give his running once again.
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16th

12

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Just 3-26 on turf but this C&D does work well for him and he gained a deserved first win on the track when just fending off Uncle Don (good to firm) in May; has had going (good to soft) and trip (5f) excuses since but this company could be overwhelming.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Justcallmepete

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2025 with three consecutive 6f AW wins and was successful twice on turf in the spring (5.7f/6f); does not have much margin for error off current mark, though, and this 63rd career start is his first over 5f.

11/2

5th

2

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Justcallmepete

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner; five wins since joining Tony Carroll, including turf handicaps in two of his last three starts; should give his running once again but may prove vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

10/1

Form: 700633 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a race for this yard but he has turned in several good runs in defeat, notably when a close third in the Ayr Silver Cup in September; also ran well for third back at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, heavy); same mark today and first-time visor replaces regular cheekpieces; just a worry that he'll get going too late around here.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

Form: 1-4446 D BF

Last run: 147 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; in good form on turf in the first half of the season and he's edging back down the weights; David Probert replaces usual 7lb claimer; drawn widest but still no surprise to see him feature with blinkers now reached for.
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7th

8

(7)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Leap Abroad

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

5yo who improved his turf record to 3-9 when justifying support at Leicester (6f, soft) last month; up 3lb for that narrow win but he beat a clear second and this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem; respected for in-form yard.

100/30

7th

8

(7)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Leap Abroad

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

5yo who improved his turf record to 3-9 when justifying support at Leicester (6f, soft) last month; up 3lb for that narrow win but he beat a clear second and this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem; respected for in-form yard.

100/30

1st

3

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Leap Abroad

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Went close on Tapeta last month and also ran well when fourth of 12 on turf return at Windsor (good) 12 days ago; not yet tested on soft ground but is fine on good to soft; can give another good account.

7/2

Form: 412220 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 6f Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton in September and unlucky not to have added to that since, runner-up three times; stiff task in Newmarket Listed race last time and this should be more suitable; doubt she's handicapped out of things but could do with a solid pace.
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9th

7

(10)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Minnetonka

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, disputed lead, raced in second over 4f out

7/1

11th

7

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Minnetonka

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Smooth winner of a Class 4 handicap at Wolverhampton last month; runner-up in three runs since and highly likely she's still attractively handicapped; hard to see why she would reverse Pontefract form with Unequal Love on these terms though.

20/1

2nd

8

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Minnetonka

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning over C&D early last month and has performed at least as well in two starts on turf since, looking unlucky not to win when dead-heating for second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; only 1lb higher and one to be interested in.

7/2

Non-runners

Spangled Mac, Rousing Encore, Treacherous

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £20.66
Tricast £220.07
Trifecta £216.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Buccabay

SPOTLIGHT:

Willem Twee

RP RATINGS:

Minnetonka

Telegraph:

Watchya

Daily Mirror:

Gisburn

Daily Mail:

Treacherous

The Sun:

Willem Twee

The Star:

Willem Twee

POSTDATA:

Buccabay

The Times:

Buccabay

The Guardian:

Buccabay

D Express:

Buccabay

Daily Record:

Buccabay