August 19 / 16.30 Kempton (AW)

16.30

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 721401

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Last-time win took his turf record to 6-39; only 2-36 on AW and most of his form in this sphere is on Tapeta; enough to prove back on Polytrack with usual visor removed.
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6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

9

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Nine career wins but operating below his best for some time; best watched.

16/1

Form: 930626

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden whose 2025 form suggests he'll be suited by the return to Kempton; however, has a question to answer upped further in trip; remains unproven beyond 1m.
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1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Drumstick

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Kempton (1m, AW) last July but he's been well held in last two Flat runs and was tailed off on his hurdling/stable debut in September; overall record is now 0-15 and has something to prove on his return.

16/1

10

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Drumstick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-14 on the Flat but placed a few times, most recently when close second at Kempton (1m, AW; RPR 72) for John Gallagher in July; stamina might be an issue over hurdles but he joined a good stable for jumping career.

16/1

3

(12)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Drumstick

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

4yo maiden whose 2025 form suggests he'll be suited by the return to Kempton; however, has a question to answer upped further in trip; remains unproven beyond 1m.

7/1

Form: 0030-9

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdle winner in Ireland; modest effort last month on debut for new stable, having been a market drifter; best watched unless the betting signals go the other way.
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4

(9)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of The Bronx

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Anthony Charlton

Flat/hurdle winner in Ireland; modest effort last month on debut for new stable, having been a market drifter; best watched unless the betting signals go the other way.

14/1

3

(14)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

King Of The Bronx

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Anthony Charlton

Two wins in Ireland, the first in a 1m claimer (soft) last spring and latest in a handicap hurdle (2m, yielding) this April; left Gavin Cromwell for 10,000euros in May after that last run and the market can guide.

6/1

Form: /7069-

Last run: 367 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has been campaigned over hurdles for new yard, good second in Class 5 handicap most recently; she's 19lb lower than peak Flat mark and could go well.
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

Form: 4-850

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in sole start for Jane Chapple-Hyam but subsequently achieved little in three runs for John Gallagher; big turnaround needed on debut for Heather Main.
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13th

10

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Landing Board

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Heather Main

Poor maiden on balance and he came in only ninth for his new yard in 1m3f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; tongue tied for his Tapeta debut with lots more required.

33/1

6

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Landing Board

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Heather Main

Showed some ability in sole start for Jane Chapple-Hyam but subsequently achieved little in three runs for John Gallagher; big turnaround needed on debut for Heather Main.

25/1

14

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Landing Board

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John Gallagher

Had one run (1m2f, AW) for Jane Chapple-Hyam and sold for 15,000gns in November; that debut was a lot better than his two runs this spring, in demanding company admittedly but he lacks solid claims for handicap debut.

33/1

8/1

Form: 603-72 C

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Multiple 1m scorer, mostly at Kempton; seems suited by further nowadays and went very close over C&D when last seen ten weeks ago, nearly ending a long losing sequence; in the mix.
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4th

1

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Seven of his eight wins have come at Kempton including over 1m3f in September; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been disappointing since and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month; down the list.

7/1

11th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Veteran who has nothing to prove on this track having won seven times over 1m/1m3f here; can go well fresh so the four-month absence shouldn't be a problem, but the trip remains a moot point.

5/1

5

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

15:58 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Last three starts over C&D; went very close when second of 12 in June then built on his respectable return from a small break to beat 12 others nine days ago; 4lb penalty shouldn't stop him playing a part.

7/2

Form: -73823 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden whose last two efforts, in cheekpieces over 1m4f, suggest there's an ordinary handicap in him; possibly not totally straightforward but this switch to visor, combined with slight drop back in trip, may prove beneficial.
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5th

5

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Karthon

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

0-9 for Andrew Balding, but runner-up in three of his last four starts; up in trip for this stable debut after seven months off and holds each-way claims if ready to go; no headgear today.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Karthon

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

0-8 but he's finished placed in three of his five handicaps and had some traffic issues when sixth at Kempton (1m4f) last time; wasn't beaten far in that race and he's in the mix back on Tapeta.

13/2

6th

1

(4)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:37 Kempton (AW)

Karthon

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Maiden who has run three sound races at about this trip since headgear was fitted, just run down late by an in-form rival over 1m3f here last week; should find a race before long and solid to go well again.

5/2

Form: 13-700

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran who scored over 9.5f on AW early last year; holds dismal claims on his 7f/1m this term for new yard; step back up in distance needs to prompt a major revival.
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8th

8

(1)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who showed his first worthwhile form following a long absence when fourth, beaten 3.25l, behind Al Baahy at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (cheekpieces first time); far from certain to be in the same form again.

20/1

4th

7

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Damien Wingrove

C&D winner two years ago but he's beaten a total of two rivals in six starts for new trainer following an absence; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a major revival.

20/1

13th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Racing Country

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Damien Wingrove

Three-time winner, most recently over 9.4f at Wolverhampton early in 2024, but has very weak form claims on what he's shown this year.

66/1

Form: 25-005

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; ran with some promise in first-time blinkers over 1m most recently, while shaping as if this step back up in trip is worth exploring; interesting in the retained headgear.
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8th

2

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tequila Star

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Down in the weights and down in grade but yet to win and needs to raise game if he's to win on second AW start.

20/1

9th

15

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Tequila Star

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Finished nearly 10l behind Stem when second of six in the novice on this card (7f, heavy) last year and hasn't fared any better in the meantime; opposed.

50/1

10

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Tequila Star

9st 3lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Six-race maiden; ran with some promise in first-time blinkers over 1m most recently, while shaping as if this step back up in trip is worth exploring; interesting in the retained headgear.

10/1

11/2

Form: 88-863

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden on turf; only a modest third over 1m2f last time, nonetheless earning his first piece of placed form; possibilities off a reduced mark, provided he takes well to AW.
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5th

5

(3)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Carderock

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent maiden who again gave his running over C&D last time (Uzincso just behind) without necessarily improving for the step up from 1m2f; one to consider in first-time headgear taking a drop in class.

5/1

11

(11)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Carderock

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Seven-race maiden on turf; only a modest third over 1m2f last time, nonetheless earning his first piece of placed form; possibilities off a reduced mark, provided he takes well to AW.

11/2

5

(1)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:55 Haydock

Carderock

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

More exposed than several of today's field; ran a fair race when sixth of 13 at Goodwood last time on second handicap start on second run over this trip (good; 25-1); each-way chance.

13/2

Form: 085173

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo whose most recent AW attempt resulted in classified win at Lingfield; solid third in Windsor handicap (11.5f) last time; could go well off bottom weight upped in grade.
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6th

3

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Jack Langley

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Two wins here (1m4f/1m5f) towards the end of last year, which sandwiched a close third of five at Chelmsford on his sole previous crack at 2m; continued in good form over 1m4f here on his last two starts and he's on the shortlist now back up in trip and kept to his favourite venue.

5/1

4th

12

(4)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Jack Langley

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Record here reads 5121312, with two off the wins over this trip; good second of 11 over C&D three weeks ago and no reason why he won't be in the thick of things again.

100/30

2

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Jack Langley

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both of his wins have came over 1m4f at Lingfield; back to form when gaining the second of those wins there nine days ago, for which he now carries a 6lb penalty (2lb wrong); his brother stays this trip, so the extra distance looks worth exploring.

5/4

Non-runners

Prince Rasam

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £17.36
Tricast £57.23
Trifecta £121.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Karthon

Daily Mirror:

Distinction

NEWMARKET:

Uzincso

POSTDATA:

Drumstick

The Times:

Carderock

D Express:

Prince Rasam

RP RATINGS:

Karthon

LAMBOURN:

Karthon

Telegraph:

Karthon

Daily Mail:

Karthon

The Star:

Karthon

Daily Record:

Karthon

The Sun:

Distinction

The Guardian:

Uzincso