July 24 / 18.40 Yarmouth

18.40

Soft

Racing League Race 3 Handicap (In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Racing League Race 3 Handicap (In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 539342

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f but bang there in 1m handicaps on his last three starts, on soft at Carlisle before going down by a neck at Ascot (good to firm); Jack Dace takes off a handy 7lb this time.
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4th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

9th

17

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft ground; better than ever this season, winning at Doncaster (good to soft) and following up at Southwell (again 7f, AW); solid second to Sterling Knight (1m, good) last time but he'll need more from the same mark.

20/1

33/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 574500

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won off 20lb higher when with Roger Varian but went 0-8 for Stuart Williams and hasn't kicked on from a respectable start for this yard; wind surgery may help but there are reservations for now; soft ground raises further doubts.
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5th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Lir Speciale

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); better form in defeat this year, placed in good C&D handicaps (good ground) in consecutive days last month; has won on fast ground and his connections took this race in 2024; needs serious consideration.

6/1

4th

13

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Lir Speciale

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

There's a suspicion he might ideally need slow ground to produce his best form at 7f, especially here, but he began this season in good form (1m/7.5f, good to soft/good) and there was some mitigation when down the field at Newbury on penultimate start (1m, good; denied clear run); went close over C&D (good) on Friday; not ruled out.

10/1

2nd

2

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lir Speciale

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; started this season with good thirds at Doncaster (22-runner Spring Mile; good to soft) and Chester (7.6f, good) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Newbury last time; any easing of the ground would be in his favour; connections have tasted recent success in this.

11/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -00853 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won six handicaps as a 3yo, all at about 1m on varying surfaces (one on heavy); as good ever when third at Kempton last time in second-time cheekpieces (just behind Lunar Orbit); solid claims.
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7th

12

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Atlantic Gamble

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles and was well beaten in sole previous handicap off 3lb higher at Limerick on penultimate; best form has come on heavy ground; others preferred.

25/1

6th

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Atlantic Gamble

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Six-time Flat winner in Britain; not shown much yet hurdling and has to concede weight.

12/1

25/1

Form: 612110 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later.
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4th

9

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Hartswood

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later.

25/1

11

(14)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Hartswood

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously.

12/1

1st

2

(18)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Hartswood

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

12/1

Form: 232533

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden but gives his running more often than not and was always prominent when third at York 13 days ago (1m, good to firm); unraced on ground this soft.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Zarathos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dylan Cunha

Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked.

6/1

2nd

9

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Zarathos

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dylan Cunha

Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and followed up in big field at York (7f, good) eight days later; latest 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 4yo if he handles the softer ground here.

8/1

1st

14

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Zarathos

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Finally got the job done in Windsor contest (1m, good to firm) last week and did it comfortably, opening his account at the 18th attempt; great chance under a penalty, provided he's in the same form back down in trip; due to go up 4lb in future.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 7-2541

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fitted with cheekpieces the last twice; fourth of 21 in a 7f York handicap before making the most of a good opportunity in maiden company at Ffos Las (7.5f, good to soft); copes with softer ground and firmly enters the reckoning.
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24th

10

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Arctic Dawn

9st 7lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Arrives in top form having won really well under Zac Lloyd at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time, building on his reappearance effort and taking record in cheekpieces to 4-10; that sets him up perfectly for a crack at a bigger prize and further progress is not out of the question; shortlisted.

16/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Arctic Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf maiden winner who won two AW handicaps last autumn; his last success was off 7lb lower but he reappeared with a good third at Newmarket (7f, good) last month and he's still lightly raced on turf; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Arctic Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf maiden winner who scored in fine style in a handicap at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October; on that evidence this 7lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him, but he needs to improve upon what he produced on his last two outings in November and December.

16/1

Form: 305222 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he continues to threaten and the saddle reportedly slipped when only a length away at Sandown last time (1m, good to firm); won't mind getting back on softer ground.
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1st

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Record is only 1-19 but the success, at Nottingham, is among his recent form and puts him 1-1 under Oisin Murphy; ran creditably a few days later and remains a consistent sort; rested over five weeks since that last run; solid claims.

5/2

3rd

1

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

A Major Payne

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Michael Bell

Placed three consecutive times before leading close home to open account at Nottingham (1m2f, good; front pair clear) on Wednesday, carries 5lb penalty here but should be fine on the forecast slower ground; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

1st

2

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again.

3/1

10/1

Form: 015514 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Goes well at Pontefract where he won last month and was a close fourth off this 5lb higher mark on his return visit; seems to prefer better ground than what he'll face here.
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1st

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season but took a step back in the right direction with fifth of nine over C&D ten days ago; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces here and not out of things.

7/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D and is 5lb lower than for the latest a year ago; well beaten in his last two visits, though, so has something to prove.

16/1

6th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D (from 11 visits to Pontefract) and latest was off 3lb higher last July; he therefore cannot be comfortably dismissed despite being well held on all three starts (two here) this term.

12/1

7/1

Form: 8-262

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed, as was his latest conqueror at Leicester (7f, good to firm); just 1lb higher for this and he's bred to stay a mile and some more.
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4th

4

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Panelli

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Began year in good form on AW, losing out only by a head at Chelmsford (7f) on latest outing in February; still on a workable mark and should be fine back on turf; contender if tuned up after his break.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Panelli

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Signed off for George Boughey with a breakthrough 1m Lingfield success and in good form since for his current trainer, runner-up in 1m Kempton handicap 22 days ago; he can make his presence felt again.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Panelli

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

His win for George Boughey was achieved over a mile and his three runs for new connections have been 5f, 6f and 7f; latest Southwell run was more promising and he is one to be interested back up in distance.

5/1

Form: 36-822 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive maiden who has been running in 1m handicaps at Sandown and Kempton, keeping on well both times in a hood; edging up the weights but his turn looks near.
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5th

7

5th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Lunar Orbit

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Warren Greatrex

Juvenile hurdler who had wind surgery prior to justifying favouritism at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) two months ago; considering his Flat mark, he looks well treated in this first crack at a handicap hurdle; highly respected.

11/4

Form: 430064 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All turf wins on good or quicker but was third of 18 on soft at York last season; ran well from the front at Chester 13 days ago; possible.
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2nd

11

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bajan Bandit

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Has won over 1m but better at shorter and this extended trip might prove beyond him; not beaten far over 7.4f on Saturday; Billy Loughnane booked but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Bajan Bandit

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Patrick Morris

Scored three times at 7f/1m on the AW in 2025 but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of eight in 1m handicap at Nottingham last month; visor goes on the first time here.

25/1

8th

4

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Bajan Bandit

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Morris

Last three wins have been on the AW, the most recent off a 6lb higher mark at Newcastle (7f) in December; below his best there over 1m after becoming upset in the stalls 90 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to turf on his first start since.

12/1

10/1

Form: 3-4833 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Yet another good run at Carlisle when a close third there a month ago (1m, soft) and he'll be happier under these conditions than some in here; solid chance.
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5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

Form: 869405 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped and hasn't always had the run of things this year; sent off favourite last time at Kempton (1m) and ran well enough to earn respect here.
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1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

Non-runners

Drifts Away

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £108.20
Straight Forecast £104.74
Tricast £790.32
Trifecta £773.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Drifts Away

SPOTLIGHT:

Jimmy Speaking

LAMBOURN:

Lunar Orbit

NEWMARKET:

A Major Payne

POSTDATA:

Mostawaa

Daily Mail:

Panelli

The Times:

Arctic Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Farasi Lane

Daily Mirror:

Lunar Orbit

The Sun:

Drifts Away

The Star:

Drifts Away

The Guardian:

Jimmy Speaking

D Express:

Jimmy Speaking

Daily Record:

A Major Payne

Telegraph:

Mostawaa