July 24 / 19.40 Yarmouth

19.40

Soft

Racing League Race 5 Handicap (In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 5f 42y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Racing League Race 5 Handicap (In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 34-071 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Had 19 races and won four; probably a career best when coming home 3l to the good on soft ground at Chester; that was over 6f but he's fine at 5f and just a question of whether the 8lb rise will find him out.
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14th

7

(12)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Solar Aclaim

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Didn't seem beaten entirely by the 7.5f trip at Chester on seasonal debut but is still seeking a first success beyond sprint distances; not exactly guaranteed to take advantage of being 1lb below last winning mark.

12/1

11th

9

(13)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Solar Aclaim

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Useful sprinter, landing soft-ground wins over 6f here and 5f at Yarmouth last summer; has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance; a new trip and a wide stall and are enough reasons to look elsewhere.

25/1

6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Solar Aclaim

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Good record on heavy and he was in fine form on soft ground in midsummer, winning decisively at Chester (6f) and Yarmouth (5f); not quite so good on his last two starts but a return to his best could be forthcoming; high on the list for a yard also represented by Germanic.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: -42201 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Might be most effective on the AW and he had the run of things last time at Chelmsford (5f; 3lb lower); 5f maiden winner on turf but soft ground will be a first this evening.
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8th

6

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tan Rapido

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Scored off this mark at Chelmsford (5f) last July; should be sharper following a run at Newmarket last month and steps back up to 6f; not out of this.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Tan Rapido

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

An improved spell over 5f last July included an AW win and a close second in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (soft); unable to sustain that level after but he hasn't had many chances in 5f handicaps and may well do better this year, if not today.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 02-358 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Some strong form last year included a defeat of this year's Royal Ascot Group 1 winner American Affair, whom he was close up behind on his reappearance; has had excuses since then, as he was held up at Chester before finishing well and then missed the break when favourite for the Dash at Epsom; on a competitive mark and soft ground won't faze him.
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3rd

2

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Without a win since August 2024 but well treated on last year's best efforts and he shaped when seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago as though he'd be sharper for that comeback run; seems to like it here; on the shortlist.

7/1

7th

12

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David & Nicola Barron

A losing sequence is mounting but he has a win and a third from just two attempts over C&D, and the latter was first time out last season; 7lb lower here and he's of obvious interest if cherry ripe after 161 days off (has had wind surgery); one of two very plausible candidates for the Barrons.

11/2

11

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Jer Batt

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David & Nicola Barron

Close second in this race 12 months ago (Oisin Murphy on board) when rated 4lb higher; knocking at the door this season and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift; shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 1-596U D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
This season has yet to get up and running but his slow-ground form last campaign gives him a squeak.
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3rd

16

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Fantasy Master

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Chelmsford in December; 2lb higher mark and stronger opposition might find him out back from five months off.

12/1

5th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Fantasy Master

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Good efforts on his last three 5f runs but in between there have been two lesser efforts over 6f; did win over C&D off 1lb higher last November though and he can't be left out of calculations.

8/1

Form: 322223 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fourth in this 12 months ago; a model of consistency since December, last time finishing third in the Dash at Epsom; could find these conditions softer than he cares for.
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5th

13

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Existent

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred.

20/1

14th

15

(16)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Existent

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one.

12/1

4th

8

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Existent

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Stuart Williams

Close call in a Group 3 here in 2022 and deserves so much better than his very modest turf strike-rate, given how many fine races he continues to run in defeat, such as when going down narrowly to both Rosario and Regal Envoy on different 5f runs (good and good to firm) last May; some cold comfort that he won on AW in January but tough to support for the win.

10/1

Form: 6-9730

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
6f Newbury novice winner for another yard; signs of running into form before struggling in a 5f handicap at Royal Ascot; all his worthwhile form is on good or quicker ground.
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2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

25/1

Form: /09-50 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Highly tried last season after winning on debut; 40-1 when down the field at York last time and unraced on ground softer than good; tries a hood.
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9th

1

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Emperors Son

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in January and suffered a poor run when sixth of ten over C&D last time; ought to be thereabouts.

7/1

6th

2

(4)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Emperors Son

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Took advantage of a favourable mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) four weeks ago, but he was well below that form at Southwell last time; remains well handicapped on old form but he needs to step up again after that last run.

11/2

6th

1

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Emperors Son

9st 12lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Dropped out over 5f two starts ago but good efforts at 6f either side of that and he's 11lb lower than a close fifth of ten over 5f on this track in January; can be on the premises.

7/1

Form: 201-60 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Kevin Ryan on ground slower than good and only 1lb higher than for his front-running York win last October; perhaps needed his reappearance at Sandown and was then drawn wide at Chester; no surprise to see him stage a revival.
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6

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

End Of Story

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Two wins for Kevin Ryan and latest was at York (5f, soft) last October, but he has form figures of 60859 for new yard this season; now 6lb lower than for his last win but he needs a transformation back up in trip; headgear removed.

20/1

6

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

End Of Story

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Had some solid 2yo form for Kevin Ryan and hinted at a revival at Yarmouth on his penultimate start; dropped away tamely under suitable conditions at Sandown on Saturday though and headgear is now reached for; AW debut.

16/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

End Of Story

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Mark Loughnane

Recent rain is a tonic with his 2yo wins having come on good to soft and soft; slow start for this stable and he was again well beaten in a Racing League event at Yarmouth five weeks ago when encountering soft ground again; he was poorly drawn there though and did best of the three who stayed near side; has a dangerous mark and stable is going well.

16/1

10/1

Form: 15-040 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hamilton last time was disappointing having previously run so well to be fourth from a dodgy draw in Epsom's Dash; a repeat of that would see him go close; knows how to win and goes well on slow ground.
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4th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Marching Mac

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seven turf wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; not in peak form on AW this year but last autumn's wins at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Leicester (5f, soft) make him of firm interest off this mark.

9/2

10th

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

On a difficult mark and has done all of his winning on turf, mostly over shorter than 6f; mixed RPRs since returned to AW; not the percentage call in this competitive race.

40/1

4th

2

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Had a good spell in the mud on turf last autumn but ended his year with a lesser run at Newcastle in November, taking his AW record to 0-8; might be best watched after 97 days off.

25/1

8/1

Form: 630724 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Only handicap win was off this mark last season (5f, good to firm); close up in Chester sprints the last twice, the penultimate one on soft ground; has each-way claims.
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4

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Nazron

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Was having his first start after a second wind operation when down the field at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; 2lb lower then when just missing out at Chester (5f, soft) in June and each-way claims if reproducing that sort of form.

16/1

14th

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Nazron

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ivan Furtado

Short-headed by Copper Knight at Chester (5f, soft) last month and close fourth of eight there (5.5f, good) since but well beaten in May on sole previous visit here and down the field at Yarmouth on Thursday.

14/1

10th

8

(11)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:40 Yarmouth

Nazron

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Ivan Furtado

Only handicap win was off this mark last season (5f, good to firm); close up in Chester sprints the last twice, the penultimate one on soft ground; has each-way claims.

8/1

20/1

Form: 210934 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on Newcastle's Tapeta where he was close up in a Class 2 last month; opposable on turf exploits.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

Form: 11220- D

Last run: 336 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f novice winner who was second in his first two nurseries (one on good to soft) before signing off with a nothing run; an 11-month absence has to reduce his appeal.
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3rd

3

(3)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Accrual

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

On a handy mark on his best AW form last winter and he's also effective on turf; however, he hasn't shone since being short-headed at Lingfield in January and needs to raise his game.

8/1

5th

2

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Accrual

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Two wins and two runner-up finishes from five visits here, but not at his best in his recent completed starts; others make greater appeal.

12/1

Form: 697621 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who finally got off the mark on grass when finishing well at Hamilton (5f, good); only 4lb higher and has soft-ground form.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Non-runners

Fidelius

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.80
Straight Forecast £63.54
Tricast £213.31
Trifecta £295.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jer Batt

POSTDATA:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Daily Mirror:

Solar Aclaim

Daily Mail:

Fidelius

D Express:

Nazron

NEWMARKET:

Tan Rapido

The Sun:

Existent

The Star:

Solar Aclaim

The Guardian:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Daily Record:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

RP RATINGS:

Jer Batt

TOPSPEED:

Jer Batt

The Times:

Jer Batt

Telegraph:

Jer Batt