17:25 Kempton

Wednesday 27 May 2026

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Unibet More Extra Place Races Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 17:25 | Winning time: 1m 39.75s

(5)

Darvel^b²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: Charlie Tucker⁽⁵⁾| T: P R Chamings| OR: 70| D

50/1

Three-time winner on turf in 2025 who stepped up on his reappearance without threatening when fifth of 6 in handicap at Bath (1m) 4 weeks ago. However, needs to cut out the slow starts if he's to play a lead role here.

Form: 1137-95

(13)

Joseph^p²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Donagh Murphy⁽³⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 70

10/1

Gained a second win of 2026 in 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (1¼m) 4 weeks ago. Rider's handy claim off sets his subsequent weights rise and respected for all his draw in 13 makes things tricky.

Form: 5-41201

(9)

Gunfighter²⁹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Liam Wright| T: J Butler| OR: 70

20/1

Lost his way for Robert Eddery during second half of last year but made an interesting yard switch ahead of return and he finds himself potentially very well treated on old form. Both career victories gained on all-weather and interesting if the market spoke in his favour.

Form: 467300-

(6)

Kit Gabriel²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-13| J: Mason Paetel| T: S Pearce| OR: 70| C

10/3

Course winner who lines up here following a strong of placed efforts, finding only one too good over 7f here 3 weeks ago. Needs considering eased in class.

Form: 4U8332

(3)

Penfolds Grange²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Alfie Redman⁽⁵⁾| T: M Pattinson| OR: 68

9/1

Yet to add to 2-y-o Wolverhampton maiden success but again found only one too good in a C&D handicap on penultimate start. Did enough to suggest he remains in good heart when sixth behind Joseph at Lingfield (1¼m) 4 weeks ago and he's not out of things.

Form: 55-4226

(11)

Valentine Boy^h1²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Jack Dace| T: L A Dace| OR: 68| CD

6/1

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who confirmed promise of his previous effort when resuming winning ways in a C&D handicap 23 days ago, had a next-time-out winner in second on that occasion and he's of interest again from 4 lb higher mark. Hood on 1st time.

Form: 981-031

(14)

Tex^t,p¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Harry Vigors⁽³⁾| T: George Baker| OR: 68| BF

13/2

Yet to win and consistent rather than progressive but shaped as if this return to 1m would suit when third at Newmarket (7f) 11 days ago, outpaced before staying on. Not dismissed despite widest draw of all to contend with.

Form: 4333-23

(10)

Prince Rasam²¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Jude Fernandes⁽⁵⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 67

33/1

Failed to go on from his winning debut for Michael Bell but made a positive start for this yard back from a break when second at Epsom in September. Had underfoot conditions as an excuse on final outing in October and market can likely guide returning from 7 months off.

Form: 56/6266-

(12)

Gennadius^p⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Tyrese Cameron⁽³⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 67| D

25/1

Finally off the mark in maiden company over 1m in January and best effort since when runner up at Lingfield in February. Hasn't scaled same heights on last 2 outings but does at least find himself back down in class here.

Form: 462497

(7)

Shamacid^t²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Emilie Hasselbalch-Holm⁽⁷⁾| T: S Woods| OR: 67| BF

20/1

Remains a maiden following 12 attempts but hard to knock his consistency, finding only a lightly raced improver too strong at Southwell (7f) 4 weeks ago. Worth another crack at 1m on that evidence.

Form: 34-8632

(8)

Rhythm N Rock⁷⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: C R Lyons⁽⁵⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 66| CD

12/1

On lengthy losing run but was unlucky not to snap that when second of 12 over this C&D in December, carried right by loose horse near line. Not in same form either outing earlier this year and another best guided by the betting back from a 70-day lay off.

Form: 9042-60

(4)

Goldie Trickett^p1⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Alexandra Egan⁽³⁾| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 63| BF

10/1

Well-bred filly who ran well after 6 months off/starting out for new yard (also hooded) when third in a Southwell handicap (1m) in April. Possibly stretched by the step up to 1¼m at Yarmouth since and this looks more suitable with cheekpieces now the headgear of choice.

Form: 7435-35

(1)

Forca Timao^t,h³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Matthew Slater⁽³⁾| T: M Pattinson| OR: 61

25/1

Ended a losing run over 11f early last year and whilst not at that level of late, he was again far from discredited when fourth at Lingfield (1¼m) 37 days ago. Drops back in trip now.

Form: 57-5644

(2)

U S S Constitution³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Ashley Lewis| T: E Walker| OR: 61| C

4/1

Justified support when capitalising on a very lenient mark on return to Britain over 7f here in February. Similar form both starts in defeat since, the steady pace negating the effect of the step back up to this trip when fifth at Doncaster 32 days ago. Not discounted from a handy draw.

Form: 070-135

Forecasts

Kit Gabriel (10/3), U S S Constitution (4/1), Valentine Boy (6/1), Tex (13/2), Penfolds Grange (9/1), Goldie Trickett (10/1), Joseph (10/1), Rhythm N Rock (12/1), Gunfighter (20/1), Shamacid (20/1), Forca Timao (25/1), Gennadius (25/1), Prince Rasam (33/1), Darvel (50/1)

VALENTINE BOY confirmed the promise of his previous run when resuming winning ways over C&D 23 days ago, seeing off a next-time-out winner in the process and he's very much of interest again from a 4 lb higher mark. U S S Constitution, Kit Gabriel and Goldie Trickett are a trio of others to consider, whilst Gunfighter commands a close market check starting out for a new yard.