20.45
StandardRacing League Race 35 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)
- Prize money: £25770
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 3
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
33/1
Form: 072-90 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Should be thrown in on even last season's best but he has found it tough going for Robert Cowell this year; drops in class with cheekpieces fitted but drawn widest and others look safer. |
33/1 |
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6 (8) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Off a 3lb lower mark when very nearly winning a 6f Class 2 handicap here last October (soft) on final run for John Ryan; however, a case can't be made on what he's shown during a light 2025 campaign. |
33/1 |
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1 (5) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Interesting on the pick of his form and he's on the same mark as when second in a better race at Doncaster last October (6f, soft); two modest efforts for his new yard this year but this is less taxing than the Stewards' Cup last time. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 8-P297
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 (4) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
|
66/1 |
|
7th 6 (10) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare over C&D (good) last month; found out off this mark at Ascot since but he was caught away from where the main action unfolded. |
9/1 |
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6th 6 (2) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare at Haydock (1m, good); this 5yo is on a career-high mark but has never been better and is entitled to considerable respect; has won here. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: 03-097 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 18 (3) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Returned from a break with a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May but he hasn't come up to scratch in his four outings since; back on that successful mark but many others arrive with less to prove. |
25/1 |
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7th 3 (10) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Returned from a break with a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May but he hasn't come up to scratch on his three outings since. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 318-5 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Progressive for new stable since the spring, with two of his three good-ground wins gained over C&D; not discredited when third of four here last month and ought to make his presence felt. |
9/2 |
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3rd 3 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
3-5 over hurdles for current stable since March, the latest win gained in C&D (good) handicap two months ago; did that in pretty good style and subsequent 4lb rise does not look excessive; commands respect. |
2/1 |
13/2
Form: -00002 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (10) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Returned to form with a bang when a well-backed winner in first-time blinkers (retained since) in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last month; unplaced at Ripon (6f, good) eight days later but back on song when second at Ayr (6f, heavy) last week; well worth another crack at 5f; high on the list. |
5/1 |
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8th 7 (9) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Winner of the last two runnings of this; back to form with a bang in first-time blinkers (retained) when landing the Bronze Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago; back up 5lb but he holds major claims off the same mark as when scoring here 12 months ago. |
7/2 |
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13th 16 (19) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Scored at Ripon (6f) in September but yet to hit top form in four runs this season, beating only one back there (6f) 13 days ago; mark is plummeting but he still needs to take a step forward. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: -00900 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (3) |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a second; pulled too hard and beaten a long way at Ascot 17 days ago but that was a Class 2 and this should be more suitable; big run expected. |
4/1 |
|
8th 10 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Two course wins feature one at 7f, but both his wins this term came in Class 4 handicaps at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm), including on his last outing 24 days ago; arrives in good heart but this is a notable step back up in grade. |
20/1 |
11/4
Form: 442381 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (3) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Progressing at a rate of knots; impressive over C&D in August on his only 5f run; has since run a fine race for second in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, heavy); could have more to come back at 5f and he is a leading contender. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 (12) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Began 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of just 61 and went on to win five times (6f-8.6f); returned to action with a huge performance at Kempton (6f, AW) in March, slicing through the field from 2f out, and that positive impression has been confirmed with further wins at Newcastle (6f, AW) and Ascot (5f, good to firm); looked a natural at 5f when winning at the Shergar Cup meeting and the demands of this race will ask different questions; whatever the outcome today he remains a sprinter to keep on the right side. |
12/1 |
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1st 2 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Progressive last year and he has continued the good work in 2026, winning 6f handicaps at Kempton and Newcastle either side of lesser turf efforts, albeit in hot handicaps; has run well at Ascot in the past and although he has yet to race over 5f, he is a strong traveller who could prove suited to it; interesting. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 598310 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (5) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Looked good when winning over C&D in June; struggled in a hot race at Newmarket the following month but only fifth at Newcastle last time and others may have his measure in this field. |
10/1 |
|
8 (8) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Looked good when winning at Southwell on his handicap debut in February (6f); form then levelled off until he ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap at Kempton in June (well backed); stiff task at Newmarket six weeks ago and the return to AW is in his favour. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 12-704 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Has added two wins this year, at 7f and 6f (both on good), the latest when coming clear in good style at Pontefract 12 days ago; back up 6lb but he's never been better and this easy 7f shouldn't be a problem. |
3/1 |
|
11 (7) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Form has an uneven look to it but he is capable on his day and his third at Chester (6f, good to soft) in August has been franked by the winner since; couldn't rule out. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (10) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Another good run last time at Chester where he was closing down the leaders over 6f (good to soft); returning to 7f looks a good move and he can give his running on all sorts of ground; just 2lb above last winning mark. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 62-335
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 (2) |
28th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 26y |
10st 4lb |
First reserve; 6lb lower than when winning at Dundalk last October (6f) and encouraging effort over this trip at Naas when last seen in July; likely to front run and should go well if getting in. |
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3rd 2 (6) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Three-time AW winner who sole turf success from nine starts came over this trip at Leopardstown in 2023 off 65; two runs in premier handicaps this season leave him with a bit to find although was out of the handicap last time; down in grade here and runs off his correct mark so don't rule out. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 822-1 D
Last run: 134 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (10) |
25th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
7f specialist who has has resumed his progress with wins at Southwell (AW) and Sandown (good to soft) in his last two starts; up another 4lb but he did well to overcome trouble last time when beating a Godolphin rival who was chasing a hat-trick; big player. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
7f specialist; contested strong handicaps on first three starts this year; justified favouritism in less competitive event at Southwell five weeks ago; nudged back up 3lb but should be in the mix again. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 (3) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Again below market expectations last time in first-time cheekpieces (headgear off today); been running in better company, ran well in a Tapeta handicap last summer and it's too soon to write him off down another 2lb. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 613009 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (9) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Prevailed by half a length in similarly big field at York (5.4f, good to soft; Class 4) two weekends ago, taking record to 9-39; yard has landed this race for the last two years; respected back down in grade, even with 5lb penalty. |
3/1 |
|
1st 19 (2) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
The bulk of his winning has been done on AW and although he went close behind Little Mi Mi at Hamilton last month, he looks vulnerable in this field. |
20/1 |
|
6th 12 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: -34352 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice last autumn and latest was over C&D; 0-10 since that last success but she's been placed twice over C&D and didn't get any luck when favourite here (fifth of nine) last Monday; could be a big factor if she gets the breaks this time and she's in the mix off a dangerous mark; blinkers removed. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice last autumn and latest was over C&D; 0-10 since that last success but she's been placed twice over C&D and didn't get any luck when favourite here (fifth of nine) last Monday; could be a big factor if she gets the breaks this time and she's in the mix off a dangerous mark; blinkers removed. |
11/4 |
|
1 (1) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
C&D winner last October; 0-8 this year but there have been some good runs along the way, including over C&D in July; well beaten on turf last time but can do better now dropped into a Class 5 with blinkers tried. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-254
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 143y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Has progressed really well this season and notched a third success over 6f here in June; posted a good fifth of ten in 6f handicap at Newmarket (form franked) last month so must enter calculations. |
4/1 |
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5th 1 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won two in a row in May (7f, good to firm) and he returned to winning ways when back down in trip at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; this progressive 4yo could take a 4lb rise in his stride. |
7/2 |
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1st 3 (3) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive over 7f this term until latest start when admittedly not disgraced; won well at Doncaster to initiate a May double and he looks a possible danger if coping with the return to 6f. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £381.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £344.96 |
| Tricast | £1731.89 |
| Trifecta | £3556.50 |
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