Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (London Stayers' Qualifier)

Off time: 20:30 | Winning time: 3m 31.57s

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Golden Flame²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: R Havlin| T: T Faulkner| OR: 70

8/1

Seventeen runs since last win in 2021, but step back in right direction when runner-up at Newcastle in February. Upped in grade when ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, 100/1) 26 days ago, though others still more persuasive.

Form: 097-729

(4)

Legacy Power³²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 70| CD

6/5

Off the mark at this C&D in February last year. Couldn't transfer that form back to turf when fifth of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, soft, 17/2) in May, but he's interesting returned to all-weather and has run well fresh previously.

Form: 2/68125-

(3)

Grey Fox^t¹⁴⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Cieren Fallon| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 68

7/2

Successful at Newbury last spring and looked unlucky not to win when second of 8 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D in October, denied a run from over 2f out. Has tendency to start slowly but he's capable of getting involved.

Form: 064062-

(2)

Naasma²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Paddy Bradley| T: P Phelan| OR: 68| CD

6/1

Latest win at this C&D in October. After 4 months off, ran well back on all-weather when third of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield 26 days ago and she remains lightly raced at this distance. Can give her running once more.

Form: 86317-3

(5)

Donald Llewellyn²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Ashley Lewis⁽⁷⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 66| CD

15/2

Won 3 times at this course in 2023, including twice over C&D. Off 14 months prior to this year, but stepped forward from his return (over hurdles) when winning 9-runner handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (12f) 3 weeks ago. Respected back here.

Form: 21619/1

(1)

Doublethetrouble^p³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: J Butler| OR: 66| D

14/1

Recorded back-to-back wins at Lingfield and Newcastle in September and has been holding his form well since, third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 10/3) 39 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 12-4623

Forecasts

Legacy Power (6/5), Grey Fox (7/2), Naasma (6/1), Donald Llewellyn (15/2), Golden Flame (8/1), Doublethetrouble (14/1)

Making his first start at this distance, LEGACY POWER got off the mark over C&D early last year and he is taken to resume winning ways back on all-weather for his reappearance. He can see off the challenge of Donald Llewellyn, who isn't taken lightly as he bids for a fourth course success, with Grey Fox also considered on his return.