May 27 / 17.25 Kempton (AW)

17.25

Standard To Slow

Unibet More Extra Place Races Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Unibet More Extra Place Races Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.90
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 042-60 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022 and narrowly failed to land a gamble off 1lb lower under these conditions just before Christmas; not as effective since but is worth a market check, particularly versus John Butler's other two runners.
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5th

1

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

11st 2lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: John Butler

He's done most of his racing at Kempton and hasn't shone in two starts round here; popped up off a 4lb lower mark last time, back from a short break, but will need to better that under Ruby Criscuolo, who's taking just her fifth ride under rules.

8/1

1st

11

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 9lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: John Butler

C&D winner in 2022 and narrowly failed to land a gamble off 1lb lower under these conditions just before Christmas; not as effective since but is worth a market check, particularly versus John Butler's other two runners.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: John Butler

Gamble went astray, but only just, over C&D in December; not so effective over further at Wolverhampton since but he lurks on a dangerous mark; Final Night looks a safer option for John Butler fans.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.90

Form: /6266-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promise to begin with for former and current yard; might find things happening too quickly running over a trip this short for the first time; back from a break.
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2nd

8

(10)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Prince Rasam

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Promise to begin with for former and current yard; might find things happening too quickly running over a trip this short for the first time; back from a break.

20/1

4

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Prince Rasam

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has never lived up to his debut win (1m2f, AW in 2023); second at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on worse) last month on stable debut and not disgraced at Yarmouth last time, but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

4

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

14:47 Epsom

Prince Rasam

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Beat the subsequent Derby and St Leger fourth when making a winning debut at Chelmsford just under two years ago; lightly raced and failed to progress thereafter; left Michael Bell since last run (remains in same ownership) in March; market should help on this debut for the Moores.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 5-4226

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back seconds over C&D and shaped as if still in form when sixth to Joseph over 2f further at Lingfield last time; not out of this; trainer/owner also represented by Forca Timao.
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9th

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Penfolds Grange

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Pattinson

The only impact he made in three turf races (last April-July) came when third on good ground at Chester, which is up with his best AW form; pretty reliable with his minor AW honours this year, so needs considering.

4/1

3rd

5

(3)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Back-to-back seconds over C&D and shaped as if still in form when sixth to Joseph over 2f further at Lingfield last time; not out of this; trainer/owner also represented by Forca Timao.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Mark Pattinson

Had wind surgery in December and he has run three good races since, finishing fourth over C&D before two runner-up efforts at Kempton (1m); should remain competitive.

7/2

4/1

Form: 81-031 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Managed third in a C&D 0-80 last month and duly did the business in 0-75 company, also over track and trip, 23 days ago; this is even easier, although he's up 4lb, and Jack Dace can keep the ride in this apprentice contest; headgear (hood) goes on, presumably in attempt to settle him.
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4th

2

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Gained a second 1m win here in May but only eighth of 11 in 1m Newmarket handicap 18 days ago; goes well round here but has his stamina to prove on his first try beyond 1m.

9/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Valentine Boy

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Majority of starts on AW and he scored on that surface at Kempton (1m) off 4lb lower in May; things didn't pan out ideally when good fourth of 14 over that C&D three weeks later and he brings some momentum to this switch back to turf.

5/1

4th

6

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Managed third in a C&D 0-80 last month and duly did the business in 0-75 company, also over track and trip, 23 days ago; this is even easier, although he's up 4lb, and Jack Dace can keep the ride in this apprentice contest; headgear (hood) goes on, presumably in attempt to settle him.

4/1

Form: 7-5644

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.
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5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 67300-

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.
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1st

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Tapeta winner who has dropped down the weights and is one to watch in the betting on his third start for this yard; however, he's been soundly beaten on both runs this season and his losing sequence is up to 14.

9/1

9th

7

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Both wins on the AW (6f/7f); has run well on turf but looks best over shorter and finished in midfield on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago following a ten-month absence; best watched unless attracting support.

7/1

7th

3

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Butler

Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.

20/1

Form: 435-35 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won't be justifying her seven-figure yearling price but has joined the yard who trained her winning sisters (including Saffron Beach, who struck twice at the top level) and she showed enough at Southwell last month to suggest a win or two is achievable; didn't see 1m2f out at Yarmouth last week; due 2lb drop; first-time cheekpieces replace hood.
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4th

1

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Goldie Trickett

10st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Third at Leicester (good) last time was her most affirmative statement on turf or over 1m2f, as well as being recorded in a fairly well-stocked 0-70; not one for blind faith given her propensity to pull, but this does look an easier opportunity.

5/2

4th

9

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Goldie Trickett

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Seven-race maiden; solid third of ten at Southwell (1m, AW; first-time hood) in April but she didn't see this trip out when behind Jack Sparowe here on her next start; again well held in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) over 1m at Kempton 17 days ago and others make more appeal.

14/1

8th

12

(4)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Goldie Trickett

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won't be justifying her seven-figure yearling price but has joined the yard who trained her winning sisters (including Saffron Beach, who struck twice at the top level) and she showed enough at Southwell last month to suggest a win or two is achievable; didn't see 1m2f out at Yarmouth last week; due 2lb drop; first-time cheekpieces replace hood.

8/1

20/1

Form: 462497 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Put his experience to good use at Chelmsford in January and nearly rallied to win at Lingfield the following month (both 1m); not as potent in three runs since and will turn up here having been gelded; stall 12 tricky given he likes to race prominently.
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4th

6

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Gennadius

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

1-21 but ran his best race for a while when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) last Sunday; claims if he can back that up.

4/1

2nd

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Gennadius

10st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Sole win from his 20 races was an AW maiden in January; has a form chance judged on peak efforts (turf and AW) but he was comfortably held on last three outings (gelded before latest) and does not look the percentage call.

16/1

9th

9

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gennadius

9st 10lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Put his experience to good use at Chelmsford in January and nearly rallied to win at Lingfield the following month (both 1m); not as potent in three runs since and will turn up here having been gelded; stall 12 tricky given he likes to race prominently.

20/1

20/1

Form: 137-95 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Normally starts slowly; goes well fresh so would like to have seen more on reappearance at Bath and didn't fare much better there four weeks ago; fourth is the best he's managed on AW; passed over.
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3rd

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Darvel

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Three-time winner last year at a mile but slow starts have become a habit and was tailed off last time despite racing prominently.

40/1

13th

2

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Darvel

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Did well last year (three wins; one over C&D) but is yet to strike form after three starts this season and slow starts have become a serious issue; goes without usual blinkers today; comes with risk.

20/1

13/2

Form: 4U8332 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.
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6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.

10/1

11th

4

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Pearce

Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.

13/2

2nd

13

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Made all when making a winning debut for this yard over C&D last autumn (all four victories come late in the year); back on a workable mark and back in form lately but this is more competitive.

10/1

12th
7 (14)
Tex

15/2

Form: 333-23 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Very pleasing return from 275-day break at Leicester this month; lacked a change of gear at Newmarket (also 7f) subsequently and returning to 1m looks in his favour; draw hasn't been kind, though.
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12th

7

(14)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Tex

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: George Baker

Very pleasing return from 275-day break at Leicester this month; lacked a change of gear at Newmarket (also 7f) subsequently and returning to 1m looks in his favour; draw hasn't been kind, though.

15/2

3rd

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Tex

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: George Baker

0-9 but consistent last year and may well have made a winning reappearance at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last Saturday but for blowing the start (hasn't tended to be an issue in the past); key player.

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Tex

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Proved reliable without winning in 2025, signing off with a good third of nine in 1m Nottingham handicap in August; remains low mileage so not out of things on his seasonal return.

11/1

13th
2 (13)
Joseph

7/1

Form: -41201

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two wins (one for this jockey) and a second since asked to go beyond an extended 1m; has form at shorter but wide draw could put him on the back foot early; one of three runners for John Butler.
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4th

9

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Both wins have came on AW over 1m2f at Lingfield this year; beaten 20l at Kempton (1m) in May and it may be best to wait until he returns to his favoured track.

20/1

13th

2

(13)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

9st 13lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

Two wins (one for this jockey) and a second since asked to go beyond an extended 1m; has form at shorter but wide draw could put him on the back foot early; one of three runners for John Butler.

7/1

14th
10 (7)
Shamacid

10/1

Form: 4-8632 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-12 but runner-up five times and went down by a nose and a neck following a gelding operation here two starts ago (form boosted since); this kind of trip has stretched him in the past, though; jockey Katrine Holm seeks first winner.
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5th

7

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Shamacid

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Remains a maiden after 13 starts and comes with a risk attached having been very slowly away at Kempton last time; however, he was in good form previously, finishing third at Kempton (7f) then second over this C&D, and he's a leading contender if breaking on terms.

6/1

14th

10

(7)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Shamacid

9st 10lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: S Woods

0-12 but runner-up five times and went down by a nose and a neck following a gelding operation here two starts ago (form boosted since); this kind of trip has stretched him in the past, though; jockey Katrine Holm seeks first winner.

10/1

2nd

4

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Shamacid

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: S Woods

No wins in 11 but his first run after a gelding operation and in a tongue-tie when going down narrowly in a close finish at Kempton (7f); mark untouched so every chance with a repeat.

3/1

Form: 70-135 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £425.50
Straight Forecast £380.83
Tricast £3828.32
Trifecta £3127.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

U S S Constitution

NEWMARKET:

Kit Gabriel

POSTDATA:

Joseph

The Star:

Valentine Boy

The Times:

Penfolds Grange

D Express:

Tex

Telegraph:

Joseph

Daily Mail:

Joseph

RP RATINGS:

U S S Constitution

LAMBOURN:

U S S Constitution

Daily Mirror:

U S S Constitution

The Guardian:

Kit Gabriel

The Sun:

Kit Gabriel

Daily Record:

Kit Gabriel