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17.05

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 233647 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
AW regular whose failure to fire on turf last week shouldn't be held against him; earlier C&D fourth came in stronger company and he's well drawn if the positive tactics are persevered with.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(13)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Dow

Five-time C&D winner who's not well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end; resumed in good form, with two solid efforts over 1m, but has never won off a mark this high and isn't improving at his age.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Five-time Kempton winner who boasts a consistent record round here too; solid comeback from over three months off over C&D last month and is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has never won off a mark this high.

5/1

3rd

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Multiple AW winner, including C&D, but yet to win off a mark this high; creditable effort at Kempton (7f; Class 4) when last seen in December; could prove vulnerable at this level once again.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3448-4 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps in July 2022; returned from 346-day break (had wind surgery during the absence) with a solid effort at Southwell in April and should strip fitter today; handicapped to go well.
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10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 391-38 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 66-1 surprise over C&D in October, on second handicap run, and backed that up with a solid third here on her seasonal return in April; flopped on turf last time but still has potential on Polytrack.
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2nd

2

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Valtellina

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders, ran on inside final furlong, went second towards finish, nearest finish

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Valtellina

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Eustace

Sprung a 66-1 surprise at Kempton last October (7f, AW); placed in four of her five runs this season and although this shorter trip asks a new question of her, she's one to take seriously again.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield

Valtellina

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Kempton winner who has run well to finish placed there (7f) in her last two starts; still unexposed on turf but she was only eighth of ten at Leicester in May and has a bit to prove back in this sphere.

2/1

Form: 413111 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Firmly on the up for her new yard this spring and she could be called the winner some way out at Beverley last week (7.5f, soft); that effort was backed up by the clock and she holds strong claims despite her 5lb penalty.
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14th

5

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Powdering

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Admirable 6yo who has won eight of her 52 starts (including on soft); however, she goes up in grade this afternoon and would be a shock winner.

100/1

6th

3

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Powdering

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

As good as ever as a 6yo judged on her near miss at Lingfield (7f, AW); latest Newmarket third probably not the run to judge her on and she can't be ruled out, for all stall 1 isn't ideal.

8/1

3rd

4

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Powdering

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Inconsistent on AW this year but she was short-headed at Lingfield (7f) in February and denied a clear run when third at Southwell (6f) last time; has won here and she might not be far away if she's on a going day.

10/1

8/1

Form: 3-2368

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he has been performing with credit in stronger company this year and Brandon Wilkie is a good booking; return to 7f not sure to suit but a strong early pace would help.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

7/1

Form: 4-1288 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Comfortable 6f win at Lingfield (AW) on his return to action in March; not at his best in Class 4 events on last two starts but he's fully effective over C&D and has a good apprentice booked; better expected today.
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9

(2)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Epic Express

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough.

8/1

9th

9

(2)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Epic Express

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough.

8/1

8th

6

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Epic Express

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Dual 6f course winner (has won at up to 1m), including when keeping on well latest, on his first start since wind surgery; up 3lb for that but he still looks feasibly treated; contender.

7/2

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16/1

Form: 3008-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made a winning 2yo debut at the Craven meeting in 2022; also ran well in a conditions race at that meeting after a year off last April but it has been a struggle since, including on her stable debut 17 days ago (7f); drops in class but has something to prove for now.
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8th

5

(10)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Hamilton

Powerdress

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

dwelt start, raced in last

9/2

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Powerdress

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

slowly away

8/1

25/1

Form: 3955-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looked rusty on his stable debut at Brighton 15 days ago (after 293 days off) but there was some late headway having been hampered and he's tumbling down the weights; this might be a shade too competitive though.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Marayel

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quirky type with a patchy record but he justified favouritism at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month and had an excuse when stepped back up to 1m2f at Brighton (took strong hold) last time; still looks feasibly treated on that penultimate form and has claims if he can bounce back again.

6/1

3rd

1

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Marayel

10st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

unseated rider in paddock, took keen hold, in rear, headway over 4f out, switched to near side over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/30

1st

7

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marayel

9st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17-race maiden who looked a difficult ride when pulling hard here (1m2f classified) last time but he wasn't beaten far in that race, and that was after an eyecatching fourth over C&D two weeks earlier; comes with risks attached but he's not ruled out back in trip.

7/2

25/1

Form: 1444-0 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Reliable for Clive Cox last season, winning a 7f handicap at Leicester one year ago; didn't offer much in the way of short-term promise on recent stable debut/reappearance though.
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7

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kracking

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; made all in a small field at Brighton in April when rated 3lb higher; patchy since and has stamina to prove.

10/1

6th

4

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Kracking

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; the pick of his form in the first half of the year brings him right into the reckoning but more recent efforts haven't quite been at that level; dropping into a Class 6 will help.

7/1

3

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Kracking

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; placed at Yarmouth last Sunday; registered his most recent success off this mark over C&D in April; interesting back here.

10/1

20/1

Form: 2-68

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Promise in his first two starts, including C&D, and although he dropped away here two weeks ago, he should find handicaps more suitable; eligible for weaker races than this but worth a market check.
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7th

7

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Agent Mayfair

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Scored at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in February and he made a winning turf debut at Bath (5.6f, firm) last month; disappointing back on AW last time but he lost a shoe in that race and still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; could bounce back and he's not ruled out back on turf.

7/1

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Agent Mayfair

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner off 8lb lower in February who won at Bath on turf debut last time (5.5f, good to firm); no easy task at the weights now; each-way chance.

9/4

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Agent Mayfair

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner off 8lb lower in February who won at Bath on turf debut last time (5.5f, good to firm); no easy task at the weights now; each-way chance.

9/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £22.60
Straight Forecast £17.07
Tricast £60.01
Trifecta £97.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Powdering

SPOTLIGHT:

Stockpyle

NEWMARKET:

Epic Express

The Star:

Arctician

The Times:

Powdering

Telegraph:

Powdering

The Guardian:

Powdering

Daily Mail:

Powdering

Daily Mirror:

Powdering

Daily Record:

Powdering

RP RATINGS:

Stockpyle

D Express:

Stockpyle

The Sun:

Stockpyle