August 14 / 21.00 Kempton (AW)

21.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 7f 218y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0-0042 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than when successful over C&D last September and he suggested he was on the way back when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last time; respected
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4

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sophar Sogood

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Convincing winner at Catterick (2m, good) in August and following effort was respectable; ran no race last time at Chester but wouldn't be without hope if back on song.

20/1

11th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Sophar Sogood

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Butler

Returned to turf with convincing win at Catterick (2m good) last month and has the plum inside draw here but had to settle for fifth off new mark a fortnight ago and may find younger rivals better handicapped again.

12/1

1

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Sophar Sogood

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

Five-time AW winner whose success at Catterick (2m, good) three weeks ago was a first win on turf for nearly four years; might need a fraction more up 4lb but that was a pretty convincing success; Colin Keane's first ride for the yard; respected.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 553337 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seven-time Polytrack winner who is usually seen over shorter these days, but his last win came over this C&D in June last year; now 7lb lower and was placed three times off higher marks than this in the spring, but losing run now up to 13; others hold more compelling claims.
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10

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:23 Lingfield (AW)

Devizes

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

All seven wins have been on AW (four over C&D) but last win was in 2023; ran his best race for some time when fourth of 12 at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in June; impossible to rule out but needs more.

10/1

4th

11

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Devizes

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Often front-runs; three-time course winner (1m4f/2m) but he's without a win in two years; struggled in two starts on AW in December and he was beaten 59l at Windsor (good to firm) nine days ago; needs the switch of headgear to spark a revival.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 546736 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All four wins over 2m on Polytrack including three here; beaten a long way in a first-time visor at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) last month but cheekpieces return and she is back off her last winning mark; shortlisted
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8th

4

(3)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anisoptera

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Brett Johnson

slowly away, towards rear

12/1

8th

4

(3)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anisoptera

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Brett Johnson

slowly away, towards rear

12/1

Form: /687-9

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Some promise in two starts on turf for Tom Clover as a 2yo, but has failed to beat a rival in just four outings since and now makes debut for his fourth different trainer on only his seventh start; hard to fancy.
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9th

8

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lumberjack

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Usher

Placed several times, including 7l second at Chelmsford (1m5f) on reappearance; has each-way hopes but looks far from guaranteed to go one better, being still a maiden at the age of seven.

13/2

11

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lumberjack

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

0-16; placed three times over 1m6f-16.5f on the AW last winter, but then lost her way and needs to hit the ground running back from 161 days off.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:27 Southwell (AW)

Lumberjack

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Mark Usher

15-race maiden and has been below par on his last two starts; dropping back in trip not sure to suit and first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; others preferred.

25/1

14/1

Form: 6655

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
The only 3yo in the field and unexposed after four starts, but she hasn't shown much so far and finished 7l behind Sophar Sogood on her handicap debut/reappearance at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month.
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7th

9

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Mimasusa

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Andrew Balding

midfield but in touch with leaders

9/1

9th

9

(6)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mimasusa

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

3yo who was tailed off at Ffos Las last time but that was on heavy ground and she shaped with promise when fifth at Kempton (2m, AW) on her penultimate run; still has potential after only six starts and she's not ruled out back on AW.

13/2

8th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ffos Las

Mimasusa

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

Safely held on last month's handicap debut (1m6f) but her fifth of 12 at Kempton (2m, AW) a fortnight ago was more encouraging and further progress is possible on today's turf debut.

6/1

16/1

Form: 904966

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-23, her win coming on turf for Richard Hughes as a 3yo; not beaten far when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) in May, but not built on it since and was 3l behind Queen Of Steel at Lingfield (2m, good to firm) last time; look elsewhere.
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6th

9

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Miss Tiki

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marie Martin

1-23, her win coming on turf for Richard Hughes as a 3yo; not beaten far when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) in May, but not built on it since and was 3l behind Queen Of Steel at Lingfield (2m, good to firm) last time; look elsewhere.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield

Miss Tiki

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marie Martin

Her sole win came in September 2021; ran well when fourth at Chelmsford (1m6f) in May and was denied a clear run back there last month; stood little chance on unfavourable terms at this track last time; steps up in trip and not out of this.

8/1

6th

10

(10)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield

Miss Tiki

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Marie Martin

Fair fourth in 1m6f handicap at Chelmsford (AW) last month and he didn't get the breaks over same C&D last time; should get a decent pace back in trip but her sole win was in 2021 and this looks a tough assignment on these terms.

20/1

OUR TIP
7th
3 (12)
Taxiing

6/1

Form: 014257 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come this year, firstly at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) in January and then at Chelmsford (2m, Polytrack) in May; well held on turf the last twice, but holds claims now back on an AW surface.
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5th

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Taxiing

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

C&D win off 2lb higher in May; more recent efforts haven't been her best but getting back on AW may help, as could a change of headgear.

6/1

10th

6

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Taxiing

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW (1m6f and 2m) but she acts on turf and is closely matched with Hawk Jet on a recent Salisbury run (1m6f); has possibilities but could probably do with the ground drying out.

10/1

4th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:43 Salisbury

Taxiing

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW, off 1lb lower; ran creditably on turf at Lingfield (2m) in June but subsequent efforts leave something to be desired; not the percentage call.

16/1

Form: 4-4377

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope.
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2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

8th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

African Star

10st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope.

4/1

13/2

Form: 586-42 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in her first two starts on the AW but has improved since on the Flat and over hurdles, including when second of eight at Lingfield (2m, good to firm) last time (two of those behind have won since); her record of 0-22 is hard to ignore, though.
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3rd

3

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Queen Of Steel

11st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stayed on gamely to score at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in January, her third hurdle win, and probably bettered that performance when close/clear second at Southwell (3m, soft) last month; competes off career-high mark here but still respected in current form.

15/8

2nd

5

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell

Queen Of Steel

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Got on a roll last spring having joined this yard, winning at Ffos Las and Wetherby (2m4f/3m, good; cheekpieces) before clinching a Flat-race hat-trick at staying trips; brought her stable record to 6-11 when scoring at Leicester (about 2m4f, heavy) one month ago and holds leading claims once again.

2/1

1st

9

20th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Queen Of Steel

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won two good-ground hurdles (2m4f/3m) and three consecutive Flat races during highly productive spell last spring/summer and bettered low-key reappearance run when respectable third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; may yet have a bigger performance in her.

7/1

Form: 3-7070

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has outrun her huge odds on a couple of occasions as when third of 12 at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) last November; has gone quiet again since, though, and opposable in her bid to make it 14th-time lucky.
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10th

8

(4)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Lilla Cross

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Christine Dunnett

Has outrun her huge odds on a couple of occasions as when third of 12 at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) last November; has gone quiet again since, though, and opposable in her bid to make it 14th-time lucky.

33/1

10

(3)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Lilla Cross

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Christine Dunnett

Stable still to get on the scoresheet for the year and this poor maiden is most unlikely to be the one.

100/1

10th

12

(13)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Lilla Cross

8st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Christine Dunnett

Inconsistent maiden who has only one piece of placed form; holds weak claims on 2024 efforts.

50/1

Form: 008

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in three bumpers for Amanda Perrett but beaten out of sight in three Flat novices for new yard; needs the longer trip, switch to a handicap and application of cheekpieces to make a dramatic difference.
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11th

11

(11)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Chocolate Hobbnob

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Hinted at ability in three bumpers for Amanda Perrett but beaten out of sight in three Flat novices for new yard; needs the longer trip, switch to a handicap and application of cheekpieces to make a dramatic difference.

16/1

8th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Windsor

Chocolate Hobbnob

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Modest form in bumpers for previous yard; beaten long way in a couple of 1m4f Flat events for new stable; best watched.

100/1

11th

1

(11)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Chocolate Hobbnob

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Modest bumper form for Amanda Perrett; 100-1 and finished tailed off on Flat/stable debut 11 days ago; longer-term prospect.

66/1

12th
10 (7)
Elwing

33/1

Form: /90-05

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten many in her eight starts, including both runs for this yard since returning last month; needs the longer trip to bring about plenty of improvement; stable also runs Chocolate Hobbnob.
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12th

10

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Elwing

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Hasn't beaten many in her eight starts, including both runs for this yard since returning last month; needs the longer trip to bring about plenty of improvement; stable also runs Chocolate Hobbnob.

33/1

5th

8

(9)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Elwing

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Seven-race maiden who has weak claims on form; never figured over 1m at Bath (66-1) on stable/seasonal debut; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Elwing

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

Showed little for recently retired Paul Webber; makes stable debut following 11-month layoff; cheekpieces worn on her last two starts are dispensed with and she's probably best watched.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £14.36
Tricast £78.30
Trifecta £104.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sophar Sogood

Daily Mail:

Queen Of Steel

RP RATINGS:

African Star

The Times:

Anisoptera

The Star:

Devizes

Daily Record:

Queen Of Steel

D Express:

African Star

Daily Mirror:

Anisoptera

POSTDATA:

Sophar Sogood

NEWMARKET:

Sophar Sogood

Telegraph:

Sophar Sogood

The Guardian:

Sophar Sogood

The Sun:

Sophar Sogood