August 21 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

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Racing League Race 32 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Racing League Race 32 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 792046

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ran really well under Warren Fentiman when fourth of 21 in the International Handicap at Ascot (7f, good) last month and 1m seemed to stretch him there next time; hasn't shone on last few encounters with Tapeta but could be in the shake-up now back down in trip if the surface isn't an issue.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Creditable fourth over C&D in this year's Victoria Cup but his subsequent form, comprising mostly duck eggs, reads poorly by comparison; major resurgence is required.

66/1

10th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Couldn't set your watch by him but he's a smart performer on his good days, as when beating 21 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November; finished fourth in the Victoria Cup here (7f, good) in May, and he is 5lb lower today, but there hasn't been much to cheer since then.

33/1

19th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.

50/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 863163 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
8yo who snapped lengthy losing sequence at Haydock (7f) in July and close third in Racing League at Chepstow a fortnight ago; runner-up over C&D last June and he could be in the mix.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 351212 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In top form in 7f Racing League events the last twice, winning at Yarmouth then beaten just a neck at Chepstow; 0-10 on AW but he was second here earlier in his career and he's on the shortlist.
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11th

1

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

8yo who hasn't been at his best on his last three starts, most recently 8l third of seven over C&D (soft; has won on such ground over C&D); however, he has a solid record at Goodwood and is 3lb lower than when runner-up here (7f, good) in May; not ruled out.

16/1

3rd

1

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

Two-time course winner, including this trip on soft, and he is on a manageable mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts and he may need slower ground at this trip.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities.

14/1

Form: 32-263 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
3yo who has been running well in defeat this season, most recently third in 7f fillies' handicap at Newmarket; she's in the right hands to progress and could take a step forward at some point; possible player.
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2nd

11

(21)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Miss Nightfall

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Has won only a novice in 14 starts but has some classy form, notably a close fifth in a Group 3 over 7f last September; favourite back in handicap company at Yarmouth (7f, good) last time but could manage only fifth of seven; her stable is no stranger to handicap success at this meeting but other runners arrive with more compelling claims.

10/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Miss Nightfall

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has only won a novice in 13 starts but has some classy form to her name, notably a close fifth in a Group 3 over this trip last September; has contested Listed or Group races in her last four starts (first attempt at 1m on return) and her handicap form is very solid.

11/4

9th

7

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Miss Nightfall

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Just one win to her name and she has done much of her racing over shorter trips; did run well at Royal Ascot on her only 1m start, finishing sixth of 25 behind Never Let Go (1lb better off for a 3.5l defeat); promise on AW; may progress again this year.

16/1

14/1

Form: 002989 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four wins last summer (including here) and he returned to form when going close at York this June; on a handy mark but he's failed to threaten on his last three outings and needs to turn things around.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Tolstoy

10st 12lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

His win in the Leger Legends 0-70 classified event at Doncaster (1m, good) three weeks ago came a little out of the blue but the form has worked out, with the second and fourth winning since; only nudged up 1lb and has won back to back before; considered.

8/1

1st

10

(12)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Tolstoy

11st 7lb

J: Niall P Madden

T: Brian Ellison

Fairly useful on his day and this assignment is a drop in class; however, has a doubt over current form, having posted duck eggs in last three appearances; revival is required.

20/1

17th

15

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Low-key return to turf at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should be well treated but he comes with risks attached.

25/1

12/1

Form: 260700 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Listed runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in March; well treated on that form and he's back on AW for the first time since; however, his subsequent turf form has been patchy and he needs to get back on track.
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14th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

C&D winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month; now 1lb below that winning mark but that's because three lesser runs have followed; no surprise were he to pop up but his good days are becoming harder to predict.

25/1

11th

9

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Course winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and is just 1lb higher today; however, this 7yo has had a patchy profile this season and has finished unplaced on his last two starts.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

Form: 15-659

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Having been denied a clear run this 3yo stayed on for an eyecatching sixth on his seasonal/AW debut here (6f) in June; merely fifth in 7f handicap next time and well beaten in Goodwood Group 2 most recently, but he's an interesting contender now back here given the reappearance promise.
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4th

8

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Intrusively

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Back to form with a bang to collar one with a good AW record over 7f here on Monday; there was over 3l back to the third in that 13-runner contest so he could be fairly treated under a 5lb penalty if coping with the quick turnaround; just as effective at 1m.

7/2

5th

7

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Intrusively

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Just one win to his name after 20 attempts; well treated on this season's best but he has gone quiet more recently; cheekpieces now given a go; others bring more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

8

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Intrusively

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to win a handicap and no better than fourth in seven runs for his new yard this year; drops in trip with a tongue tie added; others hold stronger claims.

16/1

Form: 9-4220 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Always behind after a slow start in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot, following wind surgery; however, before that he went very close in the Lincoln in March and he's won over C&D in the past; could bounce back with a big run in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces).
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Has shown best form this season at Goodwood, namely three consecutive in-the-frame efforts that amount to knocking on the door; only midfield at Doncaster last time but enters calculations back here.

4/1

7th

9

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Oliver Show

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Held up these days; four AW wins (7f/1m) but none since 2024; 0-17 on turf but he's been competitive at Goodwood (7f/1m) on last two outings and was a close fourth in this race last year; blinkered once (below form) last year and now it's a visor which replaces his usual cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Four AW wins, including over 1m; 0-16 on turf but he's in form, having finished fourth at Goodwood (7f) in last two starts; remains on a workable mark and enters calculations.

9/2

7/1

Form: -12302 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Course win number four when scoring over C&D in May and, bar a blip here in June, he's been running really well in defeat since; beaten just a neck at Thirsk last time; could play another leading role now back here.
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8th

6

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Eldrickjones

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and largely in good form after on AW; only 13th on rare turf start in 1m York handicap last time though so needs to take a step forward.

20/1

13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

Form: 21-351 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo who was better than ever in May last time when winning a 1m Group 3 in Germany; changed hands for 135,000euros last month; the in-form Tommie Jakes removes 5lb and he's not ruled out on stable debut.
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10th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Short Final

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Stuart Williams

Ex-French 5yo who was better than ever in May last time when winning a 1m Group 3 in Germany; changed hands for 135,000euros last month; the in-form Tommie Jakes removes 5lb and he's not ruled out on stable debut.

25/1

Form: 960-49 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.
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5th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19-393 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has a very lofty mark but he won German Group 3 last August and close third of 12 under Jack Nicholls when back in a handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; he's just 1lb higher today and should be fine back up to 7f; could be involved once more.
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3rd

3

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Al Shabab Storm

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Coped well with the drop to 5f when winning the Gosforth Park Cup on Newcastle AW in June; respectable fifth in a Beverley Listed event (5f, heavy) 13 days ago, albeit without any excuses; this trip should be fine and he handles all ground; each-way shout back in a handicap.

18/1

5th

3

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Al Shabab Storm

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 win on soft ground in Germany in 2024; chequered history since but the drop to 5f and fitting of a tongue-tie sparked a transformation at Newcastle in June, winning the Gosforth Park Cup in game fashion; not certain to be in the same form again but he won't be far away if he is.

12/1

1st

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.

25/1

12/1

Form: 307-20 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who went close over C&D in June on final run for Roger Varian; well beaten on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, soft) four weeks ago but not written off now back here.
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10th

9

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dosman

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Generally in good form, mostly on AW, for current stable and latest effort is best forgiven (race didn't pan out favourably); not disgraced in most recent turf attempt but is still seeking a first success in this sphere and is somewhat hostage to fortune the way he races.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Dosman

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Both wins have been on AW and he went close in his bid for a double at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; never involved back on turf at Ascot in May but he started slowly and was hampered at a crucial stage; now goes back up in grade but he has possibilities back on Tapeta.

15/2

5th

4

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dosman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Oli Rix

Only 2-16 but his third trainer has him in career-best form and didn't get the breaks when a closing fourth at Newcastle last time (1m); hold-up performer who needs a good pace to chase and if getting one he'll be dangerous.

4/1

14th
10 (10)
Sword

13/2

Form: 013737 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
1m2f course winner who scored at Leicester (7f) in June on his second stable start and ran a big race when third of 21 in the International at Ascot (7f) last month; disappointing favourite in Racing League at Chepstow (1m) a fortnight ago but entitled to respect in view of previous form.
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1st

12

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Sword

8st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

His losing run is up to 16 and this inconsistent 5yo failed to threaten at Ascot three weeks ago, while he's 2lb out of the weights this afternoon; however, he was beaten just a head on the other Newmarket course (6f, good) two starts ago and stays 7f; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

7th

12

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Sword

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

His ability has never been in doubt and a return of two wins from his 24 starts is disappointing; he has run some good races in defeat since joining Stuart Williams, including dropped to 6f at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £129.90
Straight Forecast £158.76
Tricast £5212.28
Trifecta £2707.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eldrickjones

NEWMARKET:

Miss Nightfall

TOPSPEED:

Golden Mind

RP RATINGS:

Witch Hunter

POSTDATA:

Al Shabab Storm

D Express:

Sword

Daily Mail:

Oliver Show

The Sun:

Mister Bluebird

Telegraph:

Miss Nightfall

The Times:

Golden Mind

The Star:

Witch Hunter

The Guardian:

Eldrickjones

Daily Mirror:

Eldrickjones

Daily Record:

Eldrickjones