September 04 / 19.30 Kempton (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 38

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in 6f contests at Lingfield (AW) and Glorious Goodwood that have worked out well; failed to take a step forward last time but may do better still; bred to stay this longer trip.
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9th

8

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

The Fingal Raven

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Quite a useful sort but has a stronger record at Meydan than on home soil and came up well short when an outsider in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently; others preferred.

25/1

16th

22

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

The Fingal Raven

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Quite a useful sort but has a stronger record at Meydan than on home soil and his limitations were rather exposed, even allowing for a tricky draw, in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; wears first-time tongue-tie; something to prove back in a British race.

40/1

6th

8

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

The Fingal Raven

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Did well at Meydan earlier in the year (7f/1m) and was a close third at Sandown (7f, good to firm) last month but he didn't really fire at Newmarket (third of six) last time; that took his record to 1-10 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £8.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000euros yearling; by No Nay Never and the first foal of a French Listed-placed 1m/9.5f winner (including 2yo); stable also runs Arth's Gold; market instructive.
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5th

5

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

One More

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

British form figures 2221321; returned from a slightly less productive stint in Dubai to narrowly edge out Sergeant Pep in a 7f Class 4 at Lingfield (13-8 favourite) ten days ago; with consistency being his forte, he should be one the premises once again from just 2lb higher.

7/2

1st

2

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

One More

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

7f novice win at Kempton last August and he showed better form in two handicaps there last autumn; down the field in two runs in Dubai this year but he looks a key player back on British soil.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot colt who cost 310,000gns as a yearling; only sixth of seven, never landing a blow, in 6f maiden at Ascot on King George day (held a Gimcrack entry at the time) but looks the type to do better.
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4th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Echalar

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Ran his best race for this yard when keeping on for third in a C&D handicap 19 days ago; now has something to build on and Billy Loughnane a positive booking for the stable.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Echalar

9st 9lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced on turf; out of the frame in six starts since winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; takes a drop in grade and as low in the weights as he's ever been; not out of this.

8/1

10th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Echalar

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced on turf; out of the frame in five starts since winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; has plenty to prove over this trip back on grass and is 3lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel half-brother to winners Siskin (6f-1m including 2yo/Irish 2,000 Guineas) and Talacre (1m including 2yo), out of 7f 2yo winner; attractively bred and represents major connections; interesting newcomer.
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9th

18

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Landed a Southwell maiden (1m3f, AW; 30-100) in August, but held in three starts back in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); has raced freely, but he may settle better in a bigger field and this race has gone to a 3yo three times in the last six years.

7/1

12

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Byblos

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Only 1-8 and disappointed at Windsor (1m3f; raced freely) when the return to soft ground was expected to benefit; however, could settle better in the new blinkers and he is a course winner.

5/1

9

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record is 1-7, the win in 1m3f AW maiden two starts ago; beaten favourite latest but wasn't disgraced; well bred and may do better still.

7/4

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability with his sixth-place finish over an extended 7f on soft ground at Ffos Las, while leaving the impression this sharper scenario will suit; open to improvement.
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4th

2

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

14:05 Haydock

Driftspin

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead

10/1

5th

5

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Driftspin

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed some ability with his sixth-place finish over an extended 7f on soft ground at Ffos Las, while leaving the impression this sharper scenario will suit; open to improvement.

20/1

6th

3

(3)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

15:05 Ffos Las

Driftspin

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

towards rear

16/1

11/4

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pinatubo colt; promising second (behind a previous winner) and fared best of the newcomers, despite a wide trip, in C&D novice four weeks ago; represents in-form yard and holds leading claims.
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9th

10

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Sheikh Raj

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Richard Hughes

Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well.

8/1

2nd

3

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sheikh Raj

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-7 but he's had only three starts for this stable; ran well to split two more prominently ridden rivals at Southwell (7f, AW) in August and did his best work late on when third of 11 in a Class 4 at Ayr (7f, soft) latest; strong claims with the return to 1m likely to suit on switch back to AW.

7/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000gns foal, 100,000gns yearling; Havana Gold half-brother to five winners, notably Legionario (1m-12.5f including French AW Listed/Spain); one of two newcomers for this yard; check the betting.
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10th

3

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Arths Gold

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Capable of the odd howler but he opened his account in Southwell handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and similar form when third in an amateur riders' race back there three weeks later; wasn't at his best in another amateur riders' race last time but he's recovered from blips before.

10/1

6th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Richard Hannon

Finally opened his account at Southwell in April and he followed it with a solid third of eight there eight days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Hannon

A few near-misses around here before finally off the mark three weeks ago off 6lb lower (boasts a much better record on Tapeta than Polytrack); holds obvious claims under the vastly experienced Simon Walker.

2/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only sixth of seven, soundly beaten, in newcomers' race at Pontefract (6f) last month; showed signs of greenness and may be wiser this time but needs a big step forward.
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8th

3

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telepathic

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won a 7f nursery in good style 12 months ago; off the mark for the year when well on top at the finish in a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster in July; fair efforts in two of his three runs since (unsuited by ground when disappointing on penultimate start); drop back into a Class 5 will help but stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

100/30

3rd

8

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Telepathic

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Can pull hard and has worn a hood for last five outings; raised his game, though, with the move up to 1m2f this summer, including for a clearcut win at Doncaster and a creditable fourth over C&D; flopped back at Doncaster last month but that was on tacky ground and he could bounce back on this return to AW.

10/1

7

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Telepathic

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Hard to settle and has worn a hood for last four outings; raised his game, though, with the move up to 1m2f for last three starts, coming from off the pace, including for a clearcut win here (good; unraced on softer) on penultimate occasion; 6lb higher this time but he's in calculations.

9/2

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability, without landing a blow, in 7f event at Thirsk; needs to improve on that bare form and may be more interesting in handicaps later on, perhaps over further.
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4

(1)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Westcombe

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Son of Ghaiyyath showed plenty of promise in three runs as a juvenile, signing off with a patiently ridden fourth of 13 in 7f Kempton novice in September; gelded and appeals as a likely improver on handicap debut with his stamina drawn out; most interesting.

9/2

4

(1)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Westcombe

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Son of Ghaiyyath showed plenty of promise in three runs as a juvenile, signing off with a patiently ridden fourth of 13 in 7f Kempton novice in September; gelded and appeals as a likely improver on handicap debut with his stamina drawn out; most interesting.

9/2

4th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Westcombe

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

midfield

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Mastercraftsman and the first foal of a maiden daughter of a 6f 2yo Listed winner; less interesting than some of the others.
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2nd

2

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Masterinthewoods

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Emma Lavelle

Raced freely but built on his reappearance effort when winning at Salisbury (1m4f, good) 27 days ago, posting a career best; unexposed over 1m4f and he's considered off this 4lb higher mark.

100/30

1st

8

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Masterinthewoods

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

He had been knocking on the door prior to his 10.4f win at Haydock last summer; not so good since but he should be sharper with his reappearance behind him and he is only 2lb higher than for the win; unexposed at 1m4f and respected back on turf.

5/1

7th

1

(10)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Masterinthewoods

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Haydock winner (10.5f, good) last August and ended the campaign with a fine third of 14 over this C&D; off 222 days since, but he ran well on his reappearance last year; shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Grey colt who shaped with promise in 7f maiden at Newbury last month, keeping on from rear into midfield; prominent in the betting that day and looks highly likely to improve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

(11)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:45 Redcar

Havana Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Andrew Balding

Enters calculations on the form of his good Nottingham fourth but he was tried in cheekpieces when last of 11 in 7.5f Lingfield handicap three weeks ago; blinkers are reached for now.

11/2

11th

11

(1)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

19:40 Lingfield

Havana Whisper

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Son of Havana Grey took a step forward on his first go in handicaps when fourth of ten at Nottingham (1m) three weeks ago, faring best of those who raced up with the strong pace; he needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with cheekpieces added.

5/1

11th

11

(1)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

19:40 Lingfield

Havana Whisper

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Son of Havana Grey took a step forward on his first go in handicaps when fourth of ten at Nottingham (1m) three weeks ago, faring best of those who raced up with the strong pace; he needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with cheekpieces added.

5/1

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faded into fourth over 6f at Newmarket, beaten 11l by the winner and recording a modest RPR; may be sharper for that run but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this extra furlong.
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2nd

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Hippocratic Oath

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Generally productive at about 1m since handicapping; below par returned to Polytrack last time; 3-3 on Tapeta but looks a doubtful stayer on breeding over this new trip.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Hippocratic Oath

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Generally productive at about 1m since handicapping; below par returned to Polytrack last time; 3-3 on Tapeta but looks a doubtful stayer on breeding over this new trip.

11/2

3rd

4

(2)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Hippocratic Oath

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Well held in first three starts but he has form figures of 1121 since switched to handicaps; up another 3lb after his odds-on win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time but he knuckled down well to beat a clear second and is respected back on Polytrack.

9/4

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away, always behind and finished last of eight in C&D maiden last month for an inauspicious debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Bruce Banner

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

A dual 1m4f AW winner (also scored over hurdles) in 2025; running with credit without winning this season until only fourth of five at Beverley (1m4f) 13 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear.

100/30

4th

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three wins in 2025, two on the AW (1m4f) and once over hurdles; banging at the door on turf this summer, second over C&D ten days ago when not enjoying a clear run; another good run seems likely.

2/1

2nd

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh in November; did his best work late when runner-up at Redcar (1m6f, good) last month but he's lacked the pace to challenge in two starts since over this trip; visor goes back on for cheekpieces.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £174.70
Straight Forecast £199.69
Trifecta £1627.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sheikh Raj

The Times:

Byblos

The Guardian:

The Fingal Raven

Daily Mail:

Byblos

D Express:

Byblos

The Star:

Byblos

RP RATINGS:

Sheikh Raj

POSTDATA:

Sheikh Raj

NEWMARKET:

Sheikh Raj

Telegraph:

Sheikh Raj

Daily Mirror:

Sheikh Raj

The Sun:

Sheikh Raj

Daily Record:

Sheikh Raj