May 25 / 14.45 York

14.45

Good To Soft

William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 53-236

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo (Group 3 winner and placed in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint); two solid runs in Dubai but he didn't see his race out in an Ascot Group 3 on his return from a break 24 days ago (6f, good to soft); best form on good or quicker but seems to handle good to soft; a well-run race over 5f could be ideal.
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2nd

9

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Starlust

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Finished a close third in the 2024 running and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm; has won on good to soft) later in the year; seen only twice in 2025 and it's been a slow process recapturing form but a recent close fourth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race (first-time visor, now discarded) in July was better; no surprise to see him go well at a price.

50/1

4th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Starlust

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won this race in 2024 and finished that campaign with a superb success in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (firm); lightly raced since (had a spell at stud) and well below par this season; needs first-time visor to spark a revival.

14/1

23th

12

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Starlust

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Smart 5f form as 3yo included close third in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York and a win in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (firm); just four runs since, best of those when fourth of 20 in this race last year when ending up away from the main action; went to stud after (that career is on hold for now) and needs his recent Carlisle reappearance to have brought him on plenty.

40/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: -73050

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran a fine race when third at Newcastle in March (5f; second run for this yard); hasn't kicked on from that since and although he's handicapped to win, a sharp 5f might not be enough of a test; well below par here ten days ago too (6f).
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3rd

9

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Lethal Nymph

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

His three wins for this yard include a soft-ground success at Doncaster just under a year ago; went close at Pontefract in June and the door opened again when getting up late at Newcastle (again 5f, AW) last Thursday; hasn't won off a mark this high since 2022 but it's not hard to see him going well on his first visit to Beverley.

13/2

1st

4

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Lethal Nymph

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D win off 1lb higher last November; retains all his ability as a 7yo and he is a major player back on Tapeta.

7/1

8th

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Lethal Nymph

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Paul Midgley

Probably best at 5f and went down by only a head at Pontefract five weeks ago; had previously shaped well when fifth in a big field on this course; trainer has won this race three times in the last eight seasons and Johnny Burke looks a positive jockey booking.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 56-720 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Loves it here and his penultimate Chester second showed he retains significant ability; less good here at the Dante meeting though and he's 4lb out of the weights.
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9th

7

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Copper Knight

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Grand servant to connections and he was recording the 19th win of his long career when successful at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; four subsequent defeats have seen him slip to a mark 2lb lower than for that win; has won over C&D but likely vulnerable to younger rivals.

20/1

10th

8

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Copper Knight

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Admirable veteran who had a wicked draw in a C&D handicap last month that he'd won three times before; better boxed this time and there was much to like about his previous effort at Thirsk; considered.

8/1

9th

8

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Copper Knight

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 19 wins on his CV, including three editions of this race and a narrow success at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; drawn on the outside today and doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but it won't be a surprise if he gives this a good shot.

14/1

25/1

Form: 215-80 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Bad draw at Chester last time and that's not the run to judge him on but now a 9yo who may need soft or heavy ground to make an impact at this level.
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8th

9

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Spoof

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Veteran; all 12 wins have been over 5f and is ideally suited by plenty of give in the ground; hasn't been out since Doncaster win in March (5f, good to soft); has plenty in his favour and should go well again.

13/2

Form: 2846-4 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novice last spring; yet to win a handicap but several runs strongly suggest he is ahead of his mark, including from bad draw over C&D in September; raced freely and again met trouble when fourth at Thirsk on last week's return (6f, good to firm), a run that should have sharpened him up nicely; Raul Da Silva has had just one ride for the yard in the last five seasons, finishing second on Show Me Show Me in a valuable handicap in September 2022; intriguing contender despite stepping up in class.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

9/1

Form: 44-260 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Now just 1lb higher than for his quick 5f double last August, the wins at Haydock (heavy) and Chepstow (good to soft); ran well over C&D behind Vintage Clarets in September too and his seasonal return was encouraging; has not progressed since but was away from the main action here last time and that isn't the run to judge him on; much better expected this time.
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12th

13

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f) in July but well below par both runs since and he failed to beat a rival in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time; needs to take a major step forward.

33/1

14th

10

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-5 at Ripon but he has run well here; back near his best when seeing off 16 rivals at Ayr last month but a subsequent Hamilton run (5f) was underwhelming; still feasibly weighted despite being 1lb wrong but he is another who would make more appeal on a slower surface.

16/1

10th

10

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Running well this year, including close third to Vantheman over C&D in May, and he posted a deserved win in a big field at Ayr (6f, good) 26 days ago; raised 5lb but he was very competitive off similar marks in 2024.

9/1

Form: 13-773 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Big effort to win over C&D (good to soft) last September and he followed up at Catterick the following month; tanked through a Chester handicap (good) 16 days ago but the winner rather got first run on him; 2lb rise not ideal but slower ground will help and he's high on the list.
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6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

6th

6

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Vintage Clarets

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.

7/1

7th

21

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Vintage Clarets

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect.

14/1

12/1

Form: 17-085 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Newbury Group 3 win last September came on heavy ground and it isn't a compelling formline; edging back to a more suitable mark now but he'd be of more interest on heavy going.
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23th

20

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded.

66/1

11th

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

25/1

OUR TIP
9th
1 (10)
Korker

9/2

Form: 121-74 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
The conditions won't be an issue and he ran another solid race over C&D when keeping on for fourth at the Dante meeting nine days ago; tendency to get it wrong at the start leaves him with little margin for error off this mark though; others appeal more.
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8th

8

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Korker

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

4th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Slow starter; on a long losing run; creditable effort at Chester four weeks ago but this stiff 7f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

20/1

Form: 221-05 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins (good to soft and soft) on turf last year; took form to a new level with a dominant display in a Class 4 handicap at Southwell in December but he's not come close to matching that twice since (Tapeta and heavy turf); not easily recommended at this level on the grass.
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7th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Absent since running respectably when favourite for AW contest in January; on a two-year losing spell but is attractively treated off his lower mark back on turf; further market support should be noted.

9/1

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

11th
6 (12)
Rabaah

4/1

Form: 1155-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Began 2023 with two AW wins; fair Listed fifth last May and was beaten just 2l into fifth in a red-hot race here on handicap debut last June; raced too freely back from 322 days off at Newmarket three weeks ago (6f, good) but that might have got the freshness out of him and he did move well for a long way; the drop to 5f is an interesting move and he appeals as being ahead of this mark; his only run on slower than good was on debut.
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11th

6

(12)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Rabaah

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Began 2023 with two AW wins; fair Listed fifth last May and was beaten just 2l into fifth in a red-hot race here on handicap debut last June; raced too freely back from 322 days off at Newmarket three weeks ago (6f, good) but that might have got the freshness out of him and he did move well for a long way; the drop to 5f is an interesting move and he appeals as being ahead of this mark; his only run on slower than good was on debut.

4/1

11th

6

(12)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Rabaah

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Began 2023 with two AW wins; fair Listed fifth last May and was beaten just 2l into fifth in a red-hot race here on handicap debut last June; raced too freely back from 322 days off at Newmarket three weeks ago (6f, good) but that might have got the freshness out of him and he did move well for a long way; the drop to 5f is an interesting move and he appeals as being ahead of this mark; his only run on slower than good was on debut.

4/1

11th

8

(14)

4th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Rabaah

9st 0lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Began 2023 with two AW wins; fair Listed fifth last May and he was beaten just 2l into fifth in a red-hot race at York on his handicap debut last June; the first three home in that race are now BHA-rated 17lb, 23lb and 13lb higher respectively so it's unlikely this mark is beyond him; absence to contend with (has been gelded) but he's a fascinating runner.

8/1

12th
11 (9)
Never Dark

33/1

Form: 71597- D

Last run: 184 days

W: 8st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf last season (both 5f on good to soft/soft); ended the campaign quietly though and he makes his reappearance in a warm race.
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3rd

9

(13)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; recorded the latest of his nine wins when taking Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024; now 23lb lower but was only sixth of ten back at that track last Friday; career-low mark and any rain would be welcome.

12/1

6th

9

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Has won nine races, two over C&D (good to soft/soft); 3.5l second to Tanjen over C&D last time but meets her on the same terms, so may struggle to turn that form around.

8/1

2nd

5

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Iain Jardine

Without a success since September 2024 but that did come over this C&D off a 22lb higher mark; faded into seventh of 11 here ten days ago but it would be no surprise to see him go well.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £49.70
Straight Forecast £43.41
Tricast £720.81
Trifecta £530.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rabaah

TOPSPEED:

Manila Scouse

The Times:

Vintage Clarets

SPOTLIGHT:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Daily Mirror:

Thunderbear

Telegraph:

Korker

The Guardian:

Rabaah

Daily Mail:

Rabaah

D Express:

Rabaah

POSTDATA:

Manila Scouse

The Star:

Manila Scouse

The Sun:

Vintage Clarets

Daily Record:

Vintage Clarets