June 01 / 16.30 Nottingham

16.30

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6542.5
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

Form: 1621-9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Favourite for all four of her handicaps last season, winning twice at Musselburgh (1m4f and 2m) in the autumn; weak in the betting, however, over 1m4f at Newbury on reappearance 16 days ago and faded out of it; presumably both needed that race and suited by this step back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Worcester

Molten Sea

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won three on the Flat for William Haggas; sold for 20,000gns to join this yard last October and scored on her second hurdles start at Kempton (2m good) in March; another good run when runner-up at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) the following month and should run her race.

7/2

2nd

1

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:05 Chepstow

Molten Sea

11st 7lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Quite a useful handicapper at up to 2m for William Haggas on the Flat; well-held fifth of 13 on hurdling debut at Hereford in February but she left that form well behind when justifying favouritism with a 14l win at Kempton (2m, good) last month; has a penalty but that was an impressive win and she could have a lot more to offer in this sphere; strongly respected.

7/4

1st

5

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:33 Kempton

Molten Sea

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Quite a useful handicapper at up to 2m for William Haggas on the Flat; ran to only a modest level when 15l fifth of 13 on her 2m Hereford hurdle debut (soft) 20 days ago but she's entitled to come on for the experience.

15/2

Form: 7215-5 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Claimer ridden to win as a 7yo last May (C&D) and October (Bath 2m1f); made a creditable reappearance when fifth (Golden Flame third) in Class 4 at Ascot three weeks ago and he's one of several with each-way claims.
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3rd

5

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Russian Rumour

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple staying wins on turf and the AW and she's back on her most recent winning mark, at Nottingham (1m6f, good) in May; put a couple of modest runs in June behind her when a close third of four at Lingfield 25 days ago but likely to need more for this.

16/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Lingfield

Russian Rumour

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple winner but a 9yo now and hasn't been at her best in last two races, beaten 18l at Goodwood and then last of the three at Newbury (both at 2m); on last winning mark if she could stage a revival.

6/1

3rd

2

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newbury

Russian Rumour

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Usually consistent, but her modest effort at Goodwood (2m, soft) last time was disappointing given she does handle any ground; needs to bounce back from that.

5/1

Form: 729423 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All three wins were in 2021; twice second on AW this year and creditable third (Russian Rumour fifth) off this career-low mark over 2m at Ascot last month when making his first turf appearance since 2022; thereabouts.
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3rd

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Newbury

Golden Flame

10st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Nothing like the force of old but won comfortably on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (2m, good; first win since 2021) last month, despite refusing to settle in early stages; only second when odds-on to follow up in four-runner race at Doncaster (1m6f, good to firm; again raced too freely) soon afterwards but at least we know he's in good nick.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Golden Flame

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Exposed 8yo but he was returning from 264 days off when winning by 3.5l at Ffos Las nine days ago (2m, good), despite pulling hard; Zoe Lewis rides again with a 4lb penalty; if as good again he'll be tough to beat.

5/4

Form: 9-1971 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
First start here when he led 2f out to score with authority in a six-runner apprentice race over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago and that was his second win from four races for this stable; 5lb higher today and his old career-best form wasn't a lot better, but he has to be high on the list.
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5th

4

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bulldog Spirit

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Regressive 6yo who is now 0-6 since joining this yard; others look more likely.

8/1

4th

2

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:10 Ffos Las

Bulldog Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Regressive 6yo who managed only third of four over C&D (good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and is now 0-5 for his new stable this year; cheekpieces (no obvious effect when used twice last season) are given another whirl; revival needed.

12/1

3rd

2

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

17:14 Ffos Las

Bulldog Spirit

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a good mark and knows how to win; however, three of his four runs since a break have been underwhelming.

13/2

Form: 6821-3 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Twice won well over C&D (on softer than good) in 2024 and reappeared 15 days ago with a close third of six at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm); firmly in the mix.
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7th

5

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 6-25 on turf but 0-10 on the AW; this year started off okay but after predictably struggling in a Group 3 she's disappointed in a couple of handicaps; needs to get back on track.

33/1

9th

1

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Three wins last summer included two over C&D; started this season in good form but well beaten on last two outings when back to York for a Group 3 and, more worryingly, a 1m6f handicap; off 2lb higher than her last winning mark, she'll have a shout if returning to her best.

12/1

16/1

Form: -31268 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Did well on AW for new yard over the winter, gaining his first career wins over 1m6f at Southwell and 2m at Chelmsford; form dipped on turf one month ago and, although not beaten far, he was last of eight back on AW 17 days ago, so there are doubts about him at present.
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2nd

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Currumbin

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Keady

Back to form when second of eight in 1m handicap at Newmarket 13 days ago; this C&D winner take a big step back up in trip now and must enter calculations off a reduced mark.

7/2

2nd

7

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Currumbin

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Keady

His two Flat wins have been over 1m6f and 2m on AW; won over hurdles at Worcester last summer but he's been generally disappointing since, including in three Flat runs this season; continues to drop down the weights but he was sixth of seven over C&D last time and others are preferred.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:32 Newmarket (July)

Currumbin

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

His two Flat wins have been over 1m6f and 2m on AW; won over hurdles at Worcester last summer but he's been generally disappointing since, including in two Flat runs (1m2f/11.4f) this season; has plenty to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

25/1

Form: 287-36 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both his 2024 wins were over 1m6f (good/good to firm) and the first of those was in this race; reappearance was promising over just 1m2f, which he failed to build on over C&D later in April but that was a steadily run race and he's probably worth another chance.
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8th

5

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Expressionless

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Dylan Cunha

Seems to act on most ground; recorded the latest of his six wins when scoring at Leicester (1m4f, good; stays further) in April but he's been below par over the summer and beat a total of one rival across his last three starts; now handicapped accordingly but revival still required.

20/1

5th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:51 Newmarket (July)

Expressionless

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Dylan Cunha

Not at his best lately (well-held last of three latest) but is 2lb lower than when scoring over this trip on good in the spring so a revival wouldn't surprise with Dylan Cunha among the winners.

15/2

3rd

1

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

14:35 Yarmouth

Expressionless

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

Not at his best lately, but is back off the same mark as when winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April; has won three times over this trip including here and has a solid chance if producing anything like his best.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 137-92 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Excelled last April-August at 1m6f, winning five times on varied ground; second attempt at 2m when back-to-form second at Haydock ten days ago, beaten a head; back up 2lb but respected.
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7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

The Crafty Mole

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August and at Ripon (2m, good) last month, appearing to idle in front on the second occasion having travelled extremely well; stayed on for fourth at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) subsequently and the return to 2m could be a strong positive; major player.

9/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

The Crafty Mole

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player.

5/2

Non-runners

Mandarb, Gallant Lion

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £62.50
Tricast £271.23

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Crafty Mole

TOPSPEED:

Rock N Roll Pinkie

RP RATINGS:

Golden Flame

NEWMARKET:

Molten Sea

The Times:

Bulldog Spirit

Telegraph:

Gallant Lion

LAMBOURN:

Russian Rumour

The Sun:

The Crafty Mole

The Star:

The Crafty Mole

Daily Record:

The Crafty Mole

POSTDATA:

Rock N Roll Pinkie

Daily Mirror:

Rock N Roll Pinkie

D Express:

Golden Flame