September 03 / 16.05 Goodwood

16.05

Good

William Hill Extra Place Races Handicap

  • Prize money: £6830.99
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7-31 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Cost 220,000gns as a yearling; unlikely that he had to improve to win a 6f AW maiden two weeks ago but the RPR he recorded bodes well with a view to this initial mark; much respected.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(12)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Durham Castle

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Low-mileage 5yo who ended 2025 with 6f success at Windsor in June; not disgraced in 6f handicaps at Kempton and back at Windsor this season; possibilities from a slipping mark.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Durham Castle

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Justified short-priced favouritism in the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 3lb lower mark; absent until returning at Kempton in March, a race where he was well supported but weakened in the final furlong; still has low mileage.

6/1

5th

4

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Durham Castle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly-raced 5yo who has won three of his six starts; readily justified short-priced favouritism at Windsor (6f, good to firm) when last seen in June and it is unlikely this mark is beyond him; takes on match-fit rivals here though and may come on for the run.

7/2

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 230060 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer; finished between Indian Creek and Many A Star when sixth at Windsor last month and York ten days ago was always going to be tough in a big field; probably has a better chance than his recent form figures may imply.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Won this 12 months ago off 9lb higher; 0-15 since and a change of headgear (retained) failed to stop the slide at Ascot three weeks ago.

6/1

8th

13

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Cowell

Won at Royal Ascot in 2023 and second in this race in 2025; the handicapper has been in command for much of 2026 but he went close at Windsor last month; not in the same form at Newmarket two weeks ago but the switch from cheekpieces to a visor could help; contender.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -15440 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
6f novice winner who hasn't looked that well treated since sent handicapping, for all that the Great St Wilfrid last time was a tough task for one so inexperienced; Joe Leavy's useful 5lb claim will help matters.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aramram

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive handicapper last year; took form to a new level with a Listed win at Doncaster on his seasonal return and performed to a similar level when second in the Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket in April; Group 1 company was too much to handle at Royal Ascot and a mighty performance will be needed to defy his big weight back in a handicap (12lb higher than for his narrow Ascot win last October).

9/1

15th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aramram

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Last season concluded with C&D handicap win (soft); better than ever this year with a Listed win (6f, good to soft) and Group 3 second (6f, good) and another solid run when fifth of 13 in Group 2 at York (6f, good) last time; however, his form needs to go to another new level today.

40/1

4th
7 (10)
Alcazan

7/1

Form: 080116 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Back to form with wins at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and Brighton (6f, good) before a fast 5f in a Class 2 at York proved beyond her; remains of interest at this level.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Alcazan

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Roger Teal

Versatile trip-wise; C&D winner; put a couple of low-key runs behind her when a front-running second at Chester three weeks ago (7.6f, good); 1lb higher but her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb; one to consider.

8/1

2

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Alcazan

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Teal

On a losing run and she came in a below-form seventh of ten in 6f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

Form: 403307 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
His form can be up and down (below best the last twice) but this multiple winner has run three good races this year and there's always a chance that a change of headgear will trigger something.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities.

14/1

10th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Mister Bluebird

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.

12/1

10/1

Form: 465005 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Recent efforts more miss than hit but it was a reasonable run when fifth of 12 in a valuable Class 2 at Wolverhampton a month ago; lacks course form but he's too well handicapped to be ignored and a strong pace up front will suit his waiting tactics.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Ten-time winner who scored at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in Janaury but he's not got involved in his last three starts; now 2lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

20/1

5th

2

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Simcock

Consistent record round here (2-4 over C&D) and is back on the mark off which he won here in January; not in the same form of late, there's always a chance he'll blow the start and it's no certainty the race will be set up for him.

8/1

6th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

C&D winner who gained his sixth success on the AW at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; didn't quite see 1m out when sixth there in February and he never featured in a 0-105 at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago; will appreciate the drop in grade but he'll want a good gallop to aim at over this shorter trip.

8/1

Form: 229973 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Having a fruitful season and he came from further back than the first two when third at Windsor (6f, good to soft) ten days ago; bang there.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who showed his best form for a while when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February; below his best on turf at Goodwood 19 days ago but cannot be overlooked back on AW.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Many A Star

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break.

6/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins in 2025, including over C&D and off this mark; made a pleasing return from 142 days off when fourth over C&D five weeks ago; can take a step forward today.

5/1

8th
10 (6)
Snuggle

16/1

Form: 701237 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Continued his good form after winning over Windsor's 6f (good to firm) in April but that came to a halt last time at Newbury; still on a competitive mark if shrugging aside that disappointment and he's had a break since.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Snuggle

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Thomas Faulkner

A fair 6f scorer for Luke Dace in 2024; off ten months but shaped well for his new stable with fourth of 12 in C&D handicap 16 days ago; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

4th

1

(12)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Snuggle

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Thomas Faulkner

Dual 6f Windsor winner (soft and good to firm), latterly in April 2024 for Luke Dace; left Claire Hobson after three starts, including fair fourth of nine at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft; first-time visor) last July; market might help on this stable debut (same owner) and first start for ten months.

12/1

3

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Snuggle

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Clare Hobson

Second of two wins was in April 2024 when trained by Luke Dace; has shown little in two starts for current trainer this year; first-time visor goes on but hard to recommend.

25/1

33/1

Form: 750/50 CD

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner but getting on in years and his first run back from an absence was better than the second when down the field at Sandown; had wind surgery in the meantime but unconvincing.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Goodwood

Atalantas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Andy Irvine

awkward start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

12th

6

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Atalantas Boy

9st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Andy Irvine

He has had issues at the start but he was quickly into stride on his stable debut at Kempton (6f) and shaped well on that return from 626 days off; if, and there has to be a doubt, he can break as quickly again then he should go well up the far rail.

12/1

5th

6

(5)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Kempton (AW)

Atalantas Boy

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Andy Irvine

led

50/1

13/2

Form: 704444 C BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-16 here; had Many A Star behind him two runs back but not at Windsor last time when the slow ground should have suited; that was a bit underwhelming.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Indian Creak

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sheena West

Campaigned mostly over 6f and on turf; not particularly solid on his form this season for new stable; enough to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2020.

16/1

6

(6)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Indian Creak

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Has gained most wins at Windsor; made the frame there last time (second run for new yard) but was beaten 6l and needs to raise his game; losing run is mounting up.

10/1

12

(13)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Indian Creak

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Solid sprint handicapper for the Channons over the years but only occasional flashes of his old self in 2024; has dropped down the weights but he reappeared for new yard with tailed-off effort at Ascot 16 days ago and can only be watched after that.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £15.97
Tricast £50.05
Trifecta £68.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Durham Castle

TOPSPEED:

Many A Star

Daily Mail:

Aramram

LAMBOURN:

Alcazan

SPOTLIGHT:

Tiger Crusade

NEWMARKET:

Durham Castle

Telegraph:

Durham Castle

D Express:

Durham Castle

The Sun:

Durham Castle

The Star:

Durham Castle

Daily Record:

Durham Castle

POSTDATA:

Many A Star

The Times:

Many A Star

The Guardian:

Many A Star

Daily Mirror:

Many A Star