April 21 / 16.05 Kempton (AW)

16.05

Standard To Slow

Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap

  • Prize money: £8246.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2104-7 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Recorded his novice win over C&D and gained sole handicap success off this mark at Newmarket later in 2024; possibilities with Doncaster reappearance under his belt.
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13th

9

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Metaverse

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Two-time C&D winner; returns from a five-month break on a competitive mark but may come on for the run.

16/1

7th

10

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metaverse

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Has shown most of his AW form at Kempton but ran creditably at Southwell most recently; makes Wolverhampton debut with a tongue-tie replacing usual hood; brings uncertainty.

10/1

3rd

4

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Metaverse

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Ended 2025 with two good placed efforts at Kempton; not at the same level at Lingfield last month and he has a bit more to prove on Tapteta.

8/1

15/2

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 131121 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 7f-8.5f this year (maiden previously), producing form figures of 131121; won at Chelmsford last time; upped further in grade but is hard to dismiss.
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3rd

1

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Secured his fifth win when scoring at this track (7f) last October off this mark; hasn't hit the same heights since and best watched until showing more positive signs.

9/1

7th

13

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

All five of his wins have been on the AW, the most recent at this track over 7f last October; wasn't at his best at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) in July and a wide trip can be given as an excuse for a below-par effort here over 7f last month; each-way claims.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-11 on grass; struggled off his lower turf mark at Epsom four weeks ago but he had reappeared with a creditable effort here previously and his last success was over C&D; could be dangerous if he gets a good pace and some luck.

14/1

3rd
1 (3)
Ahlain

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 14392- CD

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage filly who ran well at Lingfield (7f) when last seen in August, taking AW form figures to 11432; she's 2-2 over C&D and commands respect with further progress plausible.
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2

(10)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ahlain

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Leads or races prominently; she wasn't far away in a Listed 7f race at Lingfield in March 2024 and has generally progressed well on Polytrack but her form claims are not strong for win purposes.

33/1

1

(7)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Ahlain

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Two-time AW winner who has a progressive profile and reappeared with a good third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; lightly raced on turf but yet to shine on it and needs to put that right today.

8/1

1

(7)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Ahlain

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Two-time AW winner who has a progressive profile and reappeared with a good third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; lightly raced on turf but yet to shine on it and needs to put that right today.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 06037- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Raced only on turf when trained by Ismail Mohammed and is 0-12 since winning on first two starts; enough to prove on debut for new yard; still with same owner.
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4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Nibras Angel

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins at 7f on turf but she acts on the AW and didn't get the chance to show what she can do over 1m2f when hampered over C&D in September on first attempt over this far; shade to prove for win purposes.

14/1

4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Nibras Angel

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins at 7f on turf but she acts on the AW and didn't get the chance to show what she can do over 1m2f when hampered over C&D in September on first attempt over this far; shade to prove for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 7-2141 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Record of 9-39 on AW features four C&D wins, the most recent in February; successful at Wolverhampton last time; back up the weights but has solid claims.
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7th

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Follow Your Heart

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster where he beat only one home last time out (7f, good); that was his fourth disappointing run in succession.

20/1

11th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster, the second in the corresponding event 12 months ago; wouldn't judge him too harshly on York last time and the return to this track and Class 5 company could see him rebound.

9/1

19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

7/1

Form: 4-6212 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
In career-best form (over 6f) the last twice, winning at Kempton then second at Wolverhampton; however, he's not the percentage call, being 0-15 at 7f and beyond.
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5th

7

(9)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Evans

Three C&D runs, winning two (soft and good to firm) and a solid third of eight last month; made the running and faded at Chester since but he's better judged on the earlier runs; on the premises.

10/1

3rd

4

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Supreme King

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Notched a fourth success of 2026 at Salisbury (6f) in August and posted another good effort with third of eight there (6f) eight days ago; handles this track well and has won on soft ground so must enter calculations.

12/1

3rd

3

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Supreme King

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Four wins this year include two over C&D (soft/good to firm), which makes him 2-2 here; normally reliable sort who can be excused his sixth at Windsor last time, when he was one of two that pursued a fruitless exploration of the far rail; could well bounce back.

6/1

12/1

Form: -13433 CD BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Remains weighted to the hilt off career-high mark but has consistent AW form and again holds frame possibilities; record this year is 13433; he is 1-1 at Kempton.
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7th

10

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong

12/1

7th

10

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

towards rear

12/1

3rd

5

(4)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Hard to crab his record on AW, winning three times and regularly placed; he'll need a good pace back at 7f but that could be on the cards.

100/30

Form: 154290 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW scorer, most recently in January; went close over C&D in February but form dipped sharply (in two runs) last month, suggesting he's gone off the boil.
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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: 5412-7 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Blinkered when performing well at Newbury (won) and Kempton (second) in final two starts for previous yard; interesting with the blinds refitted on second run for new stable.
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4

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

North View

9st 11lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Has slid down the weights this year; it's a good while since he ran in a sprint and there have been no signs of a revival in three runs for his new yard; some way down the pecking order.

16/1

7th

8

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

North View

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Well handicapped on his Chelmsford win (7f, AW) in January but he's 0-11 since and has been laboured in both runs for current yard; has some questions to answer and he needs to get back on track.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

North View

9st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Signed off for previous yard in solid enough form but beat only one home at Brighton on yard debut; does have form here if he could get back on track.

10/1

Form: 0091-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Nibras Angel, having raced only on turf; something to prove in this scenario and reappearance effort (folded tamely, well held) adds uncertainty.
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10th

5

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dapper Valley

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Showed a good strike-rate during his spells with James Owen; effective on AW but holds weak claims on his two turf efforts for current yard.

33/1

7th

8

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Dapper Valley

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Returned from spell in UAE with two wins (6f/5f) for James Owen in spring but was sold in July then well beaten (albeit in a competitive race) for new stable at York (5.3f, good) last month; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces here; has a point to prove.

33/1

9/1

Form: 20022- BF

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with second-place finishes in Chelmsford maidens switched to AW; now 0-17 but this reduced mark makes him look well treated on best turf form.
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8th

4

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Chester

Dancing Magic

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Is 0-19 and he came in a below-par fifth of eight in 1m Salisbury handicap 20 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Salisbury

Dancing Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Teal

Showed some smart form in defeat in his younger days, finishing fourth of eight behind Auguste Rodin in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity; runner-up three times last year, but failed to beat a rival on last month's Kempton return (7f, AW) and is now 0-18; best watched.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.80
Straight Forecast £43.28
Tricast £171.60
Trifecta £242.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

North View

POSTDATA:

Invincible Aura

The Guardian:

Kitaro Kich

Daily Mirror:

Supreme King

TOPSPEED:

Ahlain

D Express:

Metaverse

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Magic

RP RATINGS:

North View

NEWMARKET:

North View

The Times:

North View

Telegraph:

North View

The Sun:

North View

Daily Mail:

Invincible Aura

Daily Record:

Kitaro Kich

The Star:

Supreme King