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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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Starlust

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has smart form; won at the Breeders' Cup in 2024 and made the frame in Group 1 events the last twice, finishing second in the Nunthorpe then fourth in the Flying Five; leading player back down in class.

11/4

4th

10

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Starlust

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Finished a close third in the 2024 Nunthorpe and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm); ran only twice in 2025, slow process recapturing form; right back near the top of his game when best of the rest behind Bacio in the Nunthorpe; can feature alongside Rumstar and Time For Sandals.

6/1

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

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

10

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Copper Knight

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Similar type to Jordan Electrics, being a veteran who is still capable of winning races, as shown at Chester (5f, heavy) nine days ago; back up 3lb but scored off this mark three times in 2025.

12/1

1st

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Copper Knight

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran; has 18 wins to his credit, five over this C&D; not at his best since Beverley win in May (5f, good to soft) but now 8lb lower; 5f on soft ground is ideal, well drawn and one to consider.

7/1

8th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Copper Knight

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.

12/1

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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12th

6

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Spoof

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Two heavy-ground wins in 2023 and this 11yo reappeared with a win in a big-field handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) this March, when 1lb higher; however, he's performed below that level on his three outings since.

25/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

40-1 winner of a big-field C&D handicap (good to soft) in March on reappearance; the return to Doncaster may be a positive but this 11yo has been well beaten on both starts since and needs to turn things around.

16/1

10th

8

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Spoof

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Well into the veteran stage now but he showed he's still got some ammunition left when a 40-1 winner of 17-runner Doncaster handicap (5f, good to soft) on his March reappearance; only eighth of 11 at Carlisle on his sole subsequent start, however, and he'll need to prove that win wasn't his last hurrah.

20/1

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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2nd

6

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Manila Scouse

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner as 2yo; useful type who is 2lb lower than for his Ayr win (6f, good) in July but he hasn't been in the same form of late and it's hard to argue that a return to form is imminent.

16/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Manila Scouse

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Only 2lb higher than when beating 16 rivals in a 6f handicap at Ayr in July; struggled since but the ability is there if this is a going day.

12/1

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

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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4th

12

(12)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Vintage Clarets

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has an excellent record in this race, with a second in 2022 and wins in 2023 and 2024 (all on soft/heavy); only fifth to Lexington Blitz on good 12 months ago but his second (Lexington Blitz third) in the Epsom Dash (good to soft) shows he's still useful, and he can be made to look well treated on that form even from 3lb out of the handicap; any easing of the ground in his favour.

9/1

7th

9

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Vintage Clarets

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won this race in 2024 when rated 8lb higher; well handicapped on even this year's best, 3lb lower than when second in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft); stall 1 not ideal for one that comes from off the pace and he will need luck in running; big chance if the gaps appear though.

5/1

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

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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5th

9

(21)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Listed winner last season for Jack Davison; below best in light campaign this term until more encouraging effort on yard debut eight days ago in this headgear combination, staying on into third (well behind front two) over 5f at Navan; more needed here in a much deeper race.

14/1

3rd

2

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Thunderbear

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

C&D winner; very useful on his day and has won at Group 3 and Listed level; below best in three runs this term and sold for 35,000gns last month; tongue tie goes on for stable debut and on a dangerous mark if that sparks a revival.

16/1

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

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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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14th

25

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Korker

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: K R Burke

On a losing run but smart at this level on his day, as when coming home like a lion to take a late third in the Gold Cup in 2024; he retained plenty of ability in 2025 and although some way off his usual level this year he might well revive off a handy mark now visored with soft ground helpful.

25/1

8th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Korker

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Hasn't won for a good while now but subsequent Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability and he was drawn wide last time at Chester; appealingly handicapped and enjoys slow ground, so unwise to ignore.

11/1

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

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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3rd

2

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Hiya Maite

9st 12lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Winless since June 2024 but he resumed from a 12-week break with a good third of ten in 5f handicap at Doncaster 13 days ago; this veteran must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Hiya Maite

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

8yo who wasn't beaten far in seventh of nine at Pontefract (5f, good) in June, following a break; back from another 84 days off today but he has some good course form and is not ruled out off a handy mark.

8/1

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

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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7th

8

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Never Dark

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Placed just a couple of times this term; remains on a long losing sequence, unlike fellow 9yo Impressor, but can't be dismissed off current mark; won a better race on this card two years ago.

10/1

17th

19

(19)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Never Dark

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade.

14/1

7th

9

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected.

7/1

Non-runners

Democracy Dilemma

+o+e Accumulators

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