Kempton Park Race 3 - Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Handicap Hurdle
RUKAANA (1) secured an impressive 6L victory in a novice handicap hurdle at Windsor New Years Day before following up with a second in a Catterick handicap hurdle a couple of months ago. Major player. KOTARI (4) bids to turn two placed efforts into a win after revisiting hurdles after a spell on the flat placing third in a novice handicap hurdle at Plumpton a fortnight ago. Expected to challenge. LUCY THE WIRE (5) managed a respectable second in a Haydock Park juvenile hurdle prior to running last of four at Carlisle. Might bounce back. FRAVANCO (2) needs to improve from a below par eighth at Exeter.

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 76kgs
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Racing well. Freshened for 61 days. Last start finished second of 13 runners at Catterick on January 21 over 3100m, slow track; 0.5 len behind Vampire Slayer carrying 76kg at $4.30. Race before to post a big 6 len win. Windsor on January 1 over 3200m defeating El Gavilan with 71.5kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 21/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 3:55.73 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 3:51.13 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 6/13 | 11/12/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:01.72 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 03/11/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 63.5kg | 2:34.64 | 10-9-2 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/10/2025 | 98 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Ray Dawson | 60kg | 1:39.41 | 9-6-7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/06/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | 3:44.51 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,530.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | 3:49.50 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,840.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 69kg | 4:18.72 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 67kg | 3:50.08 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2025 | 19 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 61kg | 4:13.20 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 02/03/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 4:00.09 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 74kgs
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Last run finished fourth of 11 runners at Lingfield All Weather on February 25 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Beaune with 71kg at $2.80. The run before finished seventh of 18 starters at Lingfield on January 19 over 3200m, slow track; 20 len behind Wondering Why carrying 73.5kg at $201. In the mix.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 25/02/2026 | 37 | APP HCP 4U | $10,650.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Fletcher Yarham | 71kg | 2:34.68 | 8-8-8-9-9-10-10-10 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
| 7/18 | 19/01/2026 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Marc Goldstein | 73.5kg | 4:08.31 | 5-8-7 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $201.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | 131 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | Marc Goldstein | 72.5kg | 4:01.57 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/08/2025 | 46 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | William Carson | 61kg | 2:33.93 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/06/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Fletcher Yarham | 70.5kg | 2:07.62 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/11 | 02/06/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:28.45 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2025 | 53 | HCP APP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Ethan Jones | 56.5kg | 3:23.67 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 6/10 | 06/03/2025 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Marc Goldstein | 72kg | 4:34.10 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/14 | 29/01/2025 | 56 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | William Carson | 59.5kg | 2:34.49 | 5-6-9 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/12/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | William Carson | 60kg | 2:29.11 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 19/11/2024 | 36 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | William Carson | 61kg | 2:45.95 | 3-6-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 8 of 14 starters at Exeter January 9 over 4300m, 60 len behind Robber's Bridge with 71.5kg at $13. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Ffos Las November 9 over 4000m. Rates a minor hope only in this line-up.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 09/01/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 71.5kg | 5:40.26 | 5-7-8 | 0 |
| 60.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/18 | 16/12/2025 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 69.5kg | 3:43.63 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/11/2025 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 67.5kg | 4:13.27 | 2-6-7 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 09/11/2025 | 246 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 5:04.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/03/2025 | 90 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/12/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 24/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after five months finished third in a small field at Plumpton on March 9 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Desert Halo carrying 73.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up ran last at Kempton Park All Weather on May 28 over 2400m, 13 len behind Haku with 57kg at $15. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/03/2026 | 137 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 73.5kg | 4:04.26 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Heavy | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 3:27.75 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/13 | 08/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good | Rob Hornby | 62kg | 2:26.95 | 4-2-5 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/08/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good Soft | Ashley Lewis | 61kg | 3:12.34 | 5-9-5 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Yarmouth | 2832m | Good Soft | Ashley Lewis | 64kg | 3:03.83 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2025 | 34 | HCP APP 4U | $18,450.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good Firm | Ella Smart | 67.5kg | 2:40.54 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/11 | 13/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good | Rhys Clutterbuck | 61kg | 3:01.99 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 13/13 | 28/05/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Jason Watson | 57kg | 2:31.85 | 11-11-13 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/04/2025 | 131 | HCP APP 4U | $45,370.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Rhys Clutterbuck | 56kg | 2:38.87 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 12/12/2024 | 33 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 73kg | 4:07.43 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 14/23 | 09/11/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Soft | Jason Watson | 54.5kg | 2:39.84 | 18-20-14 | 22 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months ran last in a small field at Carlisle on March 8 over 3400m, on slow going 37 len behind Majordomo with 70kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len Leicester on November 30 over 3100m slow going defeating Graceful Glance carrying 70kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 08/03/2026 | 68 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,350.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:27.43 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/12/2025 | 30 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 3:47.35 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | HDLE HUNT F 3 | $16,330.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:57.67 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.57 |
| 2/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Daniel King | 66.5kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Comments
Freshened for 31 days. Last run finished ninth of 12 starters at Warwick on February 20 over 3200m, on slow going 47 len behind Kenzoko carrying 66.5kg at $26. Place hope only on recent form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 20/02/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | James Davies | 66.5kg | 3:57.09 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $26.00 |
| 14/18 | 19/01/2026 | 52 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 72kg | 4:08.31 | 6-13-14 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $201.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/11/2025 | 25 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $33,650.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | James Davies | 71.5kg | 4:02.30 | 13-12-11 | 0 |
| 61.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | 218 | MHDLE 4U | $18,010.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | James Davies | 72.5kg | 3:49.60 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2025 | 141 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Good | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.6L | $1.00 |