September 24 / 18.10 Kempton (AW)

18.10

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (JC Grassroots/London Middle Distance Qual’) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (JC Grassroots/London Middle Distance Qual’) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 931502

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but snapped losing sequence when winning at Salisbury (good to firm) in July; below form next two starts but close to career best when second at Doncaster (also 1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; has run well here before and in calculations from the same mark (2lb well in).
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4th

2

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Crystal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

1-12 on turf; returned to form when second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in September then went back-to-back at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on next two starts; slowly run series final didn't work out next time; not discounted on this comeback.

8/1

4

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins this summer, at Salisbury in July (1m2f, good to firm) and over C&D 19 days ago; hit with a 5lb rise but still feasibly weighted.

100/30

1st

3

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent but snapped losing sequence when winning at Salisbury (good to firm) in July; below form next two starts but close to career best when second at Doncaster (also 1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; has run well here before and in calculations from the same mark (2lb well in).

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 183532

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won Southwell novice in January then made successful handicap debut at Newcastle (also 1m, Tapeta) the following month; back in form when just failing in first-time cheekpieces at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; new trip looks well worth a go; player.
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9

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Blast The Dream

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Scored twice over 1m on the AW in the winter and she's knocking on the door again, a clear runner-up in 14-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.

100/30

2nd

9

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Blast The Dream

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Southwell novice in January then made successful handicap debut at Newcastle (also 1m, Tapeta) the following month; back in form when just failing in first-time cheekpieces at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; new trip looks well worth a go; player.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 362215

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 433507

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Plenty of ability in three qualifying runs (1m/1m2f); inauspicious handicap/AW debut when beaten 26l at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in July; not fired on turf since; mark easing but not easy to know what's next.
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1st

8

(6)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hinchinbrooke

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-10 but he's been runner-up on his last three starts, most recently when bumping into a subsequent winner over this C&D 28 days ago; solid claims with the cheekpieces retained.

5/1

7

(12)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Hinchinbrooke

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Handy sort who is 0-7, but after a few disappointing efforts he bounced back when fourth of 13 at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month (winner has gone in again since); could go well.

10/1

Form: 2-751 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising debut on turf one year ago and came right back to that form, and more, when beating 12 others to make winning handicap debut upped to 1m4f here six weeks ago; 6lb higher but he's got a useful pedigree and almost certainly has best days in front of him.
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1st

15

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Wine Dark Sea

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry Charlton

Winning handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last August; didn't fire in the same way back at Kempton (1m3f) next time but resumed his progression in no uncertain terms when close second in valuable 3yo handicap at Newmarket (1m4f, good) on final start, form which was strongly boosted last weekend by the winner (Yabher) and third (Daiquiri Bay); could have a big say if the betting suggests he's ready to roll after 211 days off.

12/1

2nd

12

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Wine Dark Sea

8st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Harry Charlton

Promising debut (good to firm) on sole run as 2yo; lived up to that on third attempt when winning his handicap debut at Kempton (upped to 1m4f, AW) in August but he did not fire in the same way back at Kempton (1m3f) 16 days ago; needs to resume progress.

20/1

6th

10

(11)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Wine Dark Sea

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Promising debut on turf one year ago and came right back to that form, and more, when beating 12 others to make winning handicap debut upped to 1m4f here six weeks ago; 6lb higher but he's got a useful pedigree and almost certainly has best days in front of him.

9/2

Form: 233103

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made all at Bath (1m2f, good to firm) in May; first-time visor joined regular tongue-tie before scrambling home at Epsom (8.5f, good) in July; headgear ditched when staying-on third at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) three weeks ago; rare ride on the Flat for Adam Wedge; not discounted.
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4th

4

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Golden Circet

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three-time turf winner, including when just fending off OJ Lifestyle at Epsom (extended 1m, good; first-time visor) in July; following wind surgery he stuck at it from the rear when fifth over 1m2f (AW) last month and has run well over this trip previously; mark fine and he needs considering.

3/1

5th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Circet

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

A dual 1m/1m2f winner in 2025 who arrives in decent nick, fourth over hurdles at Plumpton 42 days ago; has since had breathing surgery and visor goes back on here.

12/1

4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Golden Circet

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best, and displayed promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn; no surprise if a bit more of his Flat ability transfers to this code on today's handicap debut.

13/8

Form: 3-1709

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

20/1

Form: -12220 C

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Excellent run of form since December included wins at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) and Lingfield (also 1m4f, Polytrack); normally relied upon so big defeat in April is a little disconcerting but possibly needed a break by then; off since and chance if ready.
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4th

6

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

10-32 on the AW and as tough as old boots, going down by less than a length in his last three outings including when beaten a short head over C&D in March; likely to be bang there once again.

13/2

2nd

6

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

C&D record is currently three wins and two seconds from five starts; most of his career wins have come in the winter but he continues in good form and has strong claims.

3/1

3rd

6

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

All of his ten wins have been on AW and he had a near-miss over 1m3f at Kempton last Wednesday; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

5/1

11th
14 (1)
Meleri

25/1

Form: 379426

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m4f) in June; solid second back there earlier this month; slowly away when sixth over C&D last Thursday and threatened not to start at all a couple of times this year; risky.
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11th

14

(1)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Meleri

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Won on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m4f) in June; solid second back there earlier this month; slowly away when sixth over C&D last Thursday and threatened not to start at all a couple of times this year; risky.

25/1

6th

6

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Meleri

10st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Returned to winning form when beating Solanna at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in June and ran a solid race when second of six back there ten days ago; shortlisted on those efforts, but twice proved reluctant to race during the summer so does come with risks attached.

6/1

2

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Meleri

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Won over C&D in June and was a respectable fourth at Kempton (1m4f, AW) on Friday but she's not easy to predict and looked reluctant to race on her penultimate run; comes with risks attached and others are more solid.

8/1

Form: 60147-

Last run: 386 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time Tapeta winner; also scored on turf (1m2f, good) last July; mid-division at Goodwood in September and left Mark Rimell for 4,000gns in November; returns for new yard after 386-day absence; market may help.
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7th

9

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three-time C&D winner who's getting on and been on the downgrade since missing a year; found his level again lately but is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

5th

2

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Used to stay this sort of trip; very low-key start for this yard but has gradually found his level and was blinkered when third in 9.5f course selling handicap ten days ago; cheekpieces, previously worn without success, are refitted.

10/1

3rd

4

(2)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three over C&D and once on turf when trained by Mark Rimell; has not been in the same form since and blinkers now replace cheekpieces; down to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

12/1

13th
6 (14)
Raedwald

25/1

Form: -76180

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for first in a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (Polytrack) in June but two poor efforts since; this is just his fourth handicap but a revival won't be easy from the widest stall.
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13th

6

(14)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Raedwald

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Dead-heated for first in a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (Polytrack) in June but two poor efforts since; this is just his fourth handicap but a revival won't be easy from the widest stall.

25/1

13

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Raedwald

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Dead-heated for first at Lingfield in June when upped to 1m2f on handicap debut; that AW performance remains very much his best effort, though, as he disappointed when favourite back on turf at Doncaster (1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

25/1

8/1

Form: 44-102 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gelded and strong in the market when winning at Windsor (11.5f) in May; bounced back from poor run when second over C&D (first-time blinkers, retained) in June; not seen since but respected, particularly with market support.
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7th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Kingkeer

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Won a Windsor handicap (11.5f) last May, but he's generally struggled since, including never involved in two 1m course handicaps in recent weeks; this trip is more suitable but would need to see market support to consider.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kingkeer

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Won a Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) last May, but he's generally struggled since and was never involved on stable debut over C&D last month; has something to prove and he's still 3lb higher than for his win.

20/1

1

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Kingkeer

10st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Won on turf in the spring and was creditable second of 14 here (1m3f) in first-time blinkers in June; clearly wasn't himself when struggling here last month, after a break, and has a big role to play if back on song in first-time visor.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18194-

Last run: 286 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton around this time last year and at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack; made all) in October; left Rae Guest (same owner) after finishing a respectable fourth of nine over the latter C&D in December; heed the market signals on this stable debut after 286 days away.
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4th

9

(10)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

War Chant

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

C&D winner when trained by Rae Guest and he built on his stable debut when third of eight here 28 days ago (behind Hinchinbrooke); each-way claims.

14/1

1

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

War Chant

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won at Wolverhampton around this time last year and at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack; made all) in October; left Rae Guest (same owner) after finishing a respectable fourth of nine over the latter C&D in December; heed the market signals on this stable debut after 286 days away.

10/1

4th

3

(8)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

War Chant

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rae Guest

Front-runner who won at Wolverhampton and over C&D this autumn; comfortably held back at Wolverhampton last time but capable of bouncing back.

4/1

Form: 5-331

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Market drifter but it was a big jolt of improvement on handicap debut when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) pretty comfortably three weeks ago; that was her first run since February and a subsequent 6lb rise does not look excessive; was set to run over 10.5f at Chester on Saturday (taken out on account of heavy ground) and this trip is likely well within range; big player.
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7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £122.70
Straight Forecast £124.14
Tricast £475.07
Trifecta £448.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Baikal

SPOTLIGHT:

Wine Dark Sea

LAMBOURN:

Crystal Mariner

Telegraph:

Masterinthewoods

Daily Record:

Kingkeer

TOPSPEED:

Tortured Soul

The Times:

Baikal

Daily Mail:

Baikal

D Express:

Baikal

The Sun:

Baikal

The Star:

Baikal

RP RATINGS:

Wine Dark Sea

POSTDATA:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Mirror:

Wine Dark Sea

The Guardian:

Crystal Mariner