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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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

1

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:17 Newmarket (July)

The Fingal Raven

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Did well at Meydan earlier in the year (7f/1m) and bounced back from his no-show in the Britannia with a close third at Sandown (7f, good to firm) to Mudbir who went in again last week at Goodwood; interesting off an untouched mark.

5/1

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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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

7th

6

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Echalar

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Won here (7f) off 1lb higher in January when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; posted easily his most encouraging display since joining current yard when a keeping-on sixth of 13 at Southwell (1m, AW) 20 days ago; steps up in trip on a career-low mark and must come into consideration.

8/1

6th

4

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Echalar

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Back off the same mark as when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in January, but quiet in three starts since, including two for this yard; stable looks to have stronger candidates elsewhere.

16/1

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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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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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

3rd

12

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Masterinthewoods

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

First two starts here but kept to turf subsequently; made the breakthrough at Haydock (10.5f) in August; lesser effort followed up to this grade at Newbury (1m2f, also good) three weeks later; still not ruled out.

10/1

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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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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3rd

4

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made a winning yard debut at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last April and he's since won over hurdles at Musselburgh in November; bounced back from a lesser effort when second of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) 20 days ago and won't mind this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

5

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Bruce Banner

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made all to win a small-field handicap at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last April off a 2lb higher mark, and made a winning debut over hurdles in November; stayed on for third in a 1m4f handicap at Newcastle in March (visored first time) but looked stretched by 2m latest; this trip should be in range and he can't be ruled out.

9/1

5th

7

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Bruce Banner

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

AW/hurdles winner; ran well in first-time visor at Newcastle (12.5f) returned to this code most recently; place possibilities in the retained headgear, provided he's as effective back up in distance.

6/1

Non-runners

Blue Seeker

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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