February 18 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £13870.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 023-15 CD BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ready front-running win in a C&D maiden last month; strong favourite for the Lingfield handicap won by Photosynthesis but failed to fire, outpaced in a slowly run affair; likely to be ridden more positively this time and he still has some potential.
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10th

6

(10)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Demon

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won three 6f events in the early part of 2024, notably the 3yo handicap over C&D on Good Friday; two heavy defeat since need forgiving but it was a strong race on turf on the first occasion and he'd been off for seven month's prior to his recent return (easy to back and looked to need it); still has time to do better but he will need a quick transformation to take this.

9/1

10th

6

(10)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Demon

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won three 6f events in the early part of 2024, notably the 3yo handicap over C&D on Good Friday; two heavy defeat since need forgiving but it was a strong race on turf on the first occasion and he'd been off for seven month's prior to his recent return (easy to back and looked to need it); still has time to do better but he will need a quick transformation to take this.

9/1

10th

4

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Fire Demon

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Big improvement with his wins over C&D and at Newcastle (6f) in February/March; no joy in hat-trick bid at York (7f) in May but he still has potential after only eight starts and is 3-5 on AW; needs a close look back in trip on his return.

100/30

3/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 665-31 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
His only defeat in three AW runs came when third behind Photosynthesis at Lingfield last month; easy C&D win two weeks ago but a result of that is he's now 3lb worse off with his old adversary.
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5th

5

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

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9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Three-time AW winner, two of them over C&D, and he's tumbling down the weights; one to keep an eye on in the betting but he's struggled to get competitive since December; major turnaround needed in a switch of headgear.

8/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

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9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Triple AW winner but his last success was 19 months ago and he's struggled in four runs for current yard; mark is tumbling but he needs a big turnaround back up in trip; cheekpieces return.

8/1

9th

6

(9)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

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9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Three-time AW winner who was also successful on turf at Musselburgh (7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August 2024, but he's struggled in three starts since joining this stable; dropped another 3lb.

22/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £13.60

Form: 20159- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
6f winner at Newbury last summer; stiff task in a Group 3 when last seen; more realistic assignment ahead of her return but she doesn't look well handicapped.
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1st

2

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Betties Bay

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Turf winner as 2yo; missed all of 2025 but she's made hay off a much-reduced mark on AW for new yard, not needing much urging to complete the 6f hat-trick at Southwell in January; up 4lb but her best handicap form for previous yard was gained off a higher mark than today's; much respected.

13/8

1st

1

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Betties Bay

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Thrown in on her best form for Georgina Nicholls and she made it 2-2 for new connections with a Lingfield win that was more commanding than the winning distance might suggest; 1lb wrong under a penalty but surprising if there isn't a fair bit left in the tank.

3/1

4th
8 (1)
Engineer

6/1

Form: 312-2 D BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton maiden winner (6f) in November; runner-up over C&D in two runs since, no match for the winner when backed into odds-on favouritism for his handicap debut last month but he was keeping on and cheekpieces might help; more appealing than some.
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3rd

3

(5)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Engineer

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Clive Cox

bumped start, raced in last, outpaced 2f out, rallied from over 1f out, kept on well and went third inside final 110yds

11/2

7th

1

(3)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Engineer

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Off the mark in a 6f Wolverhampton maiden on second start; respectable efforts in Kempton handicaps this year, the latest in cheekpieces (retained), but needs extra for the new trip against up-and-coming rivals.

13/2

4th

8

(1)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Engineer

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Wolverhampton maiden winner (6f) in November; runner-up over C&D in two runs since, no match for the winner when backed into odds-on favouritism for his handicap debut last month but he was keeping on and cheekpieces might help; more appealing than some.

6/1

Form: 22-22

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four runs in novice and maiden company (5f-7f), finishing second on each occasion; this might prove his optimum trip and cheekpieces could spark extra now handicapping.
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6th

1

(6)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Influence

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in his first four starts over 5f-7f, but although only fifth of ten on handicap debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) last time an awkward start and meeting a bit of trouble wouldn't have helped; shortlisted.

5/1

5th

9

(3)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Influence

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Four runs in novice and maiden company (5f-7f), finishing second on each occasion; this might prove his optimum trip and cheekpieces could spark extra now handicapping.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:17 Lingfield (AW)

Influence

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in all three starts on the Wolverhampton Tapeta (5f/6f), the latest when sent off odds-on four weeks ago; that form hasn't been done any harm in the meantime and there is optimism for the longer trip on pedigree; one of three from yard.

5/4

Form: 0153-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Lingfield four weeks ago, well positioned in a slowly run race (6f; had a few of today's rivals behind); 4lb higher mark to contend with and he's drawn widest but he isn't fully exposed just yet.
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4th

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Photosynthesis

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Three wins for two previous yards and the first for this one when winning narrowly at Newmarket (6f, good) in September, following a protracted slog with the runner-up; comes here fit from the AW but he'll need a bit extra to win in a higher grade than at Newmarket.

9/1

Form: 4320-2

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins over further last season; has shown promise over 6f (soft) and she ran well on her return to action here (7f) 11 days ago; should remain competitive.
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10th

9

(4)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Eminny

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.

50/1

10th

9

(4)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Eminny

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.

50/1

6th

9

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Eminny

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistent but she comfortably made all at 25-1 in a handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last month and ran as well as could be expected in a Listed race at Redcar last time (7f, soft; fifth of six); no surprise to see a bold bid now back in a handicap.

20/1

Form: 32-122 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both handicaps, chasing home Photosynthesis at Lingfield on the first occasion; connections now try cheekpieces and he's likely to be in the thick of it.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

10/1

Form: 154-42 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
More exposed than most but she ran as well as she ever has when second at Lingfield two weeks ago (visored first time, retained); can get it wrong at the start but she shouldn't be underestimated despite rising in class.
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8th

9

(8)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Hot Front

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Evans

0-9 in handicaps (eight for this yard) since winning a Lingfield novice (5f, AW) for the Coles last August; attempts this far for the first time and she needs to improve for it.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Salisbury

Hot Front

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Won a Lingfield novice (5f, AW) last August and only just beaten in a handicap there (6f; first-time visor) in February, but recent efforts (including in blinkers) haven't been at the same level; vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

13/2

Form: 14560-

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Last season's six runs were all in France, winning twice at Dieppe before finding Listed company beyond her; opening mark looks stiff enough and others appeal more on this AW debut; tongue tied.
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10th

3

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Big question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival in her last four runs, and she is 0-13 since winning her first couple of starts; drop in class needs to help.

25/1

7th

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Amy Murphy

Her second to a handicap blot at Thirsk in June came off 5lb higher; she's run poorly on her last three starts though, looking a handful at Kempton 11 days ago.

14/1

2

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

ducked sharply left start, pulled hard, midfield, short of room and switched left after 2f, raced wide home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.80
Straight Forecast £14.74
Tricast £612.51
Trifecta £803.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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RP RATINGS:

Photosynthesis

The Sun:

Fire Demon

SPOTLIGHT:

Influence

LAMBOURN:

Engineer

Daily Record:

Engineer

NEWMARKET:

Photosynthesis

The Times:

Photosynthesis

Telegraph:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

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