August 21 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

Standard

Racing League Race 33 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Racing League Race 33 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 169536 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish when winning a 5f Beverley handicap in April; some solid 6f runs since and he's one to consider back down in trip, for all he'll need them to go hard up front.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 132

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; 6f AW winner on debut before stretched by 7f on second start; went close on last month's handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to soft), travelling strongly but picked off in the final 50 yards; 1lb rise fine and she could progress again dropping to 5f.
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3rd

5

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Pixie Diva

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Scott

Only eighth of 17 when favourite at Ascot two weeks ago, although far from disgraced; still relatively lightly raced and just 1lb higher than for 5f Newcastle win in March; not ruled out.

9/1

8th

11

(7)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Pixie Diva

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Scott

Narrow Newcastle win on her penultimate start; did best of the rest behind an emphatic all-the-way winner at Yarmouth three weeks ago (5f, good); this race should be more conventional and she is more appealing than many.

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Pixie Diva

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Both her wins have come on AW, the latest when hugging the stands' rail and leading in the last stride at Newcastle (5f; blanket finish) two weeks ago, but she has run well on turf too; 2lb rise for last time shouldn't prevent another good run.

5/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 375931 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
11lb higher than when a close third behind Bright in this race last year; won well at Thirsk on Friday night and officially 2lb well in under a penalty; Warren Fentiman's claim helps and she's one for the shortlist.
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7th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, finishing down the field again at Thirsk (Tees Aggregates several places ahead of her) 12 days ago; needs to rediscover her spark.

10/1

12th

16

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

South Parade

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, last of 17 at Musselburgh on latest outing; needs to rediscover her spark.

33/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

She's dropped back down to a dangerous mark but she struggled on her final three starts last season and did likewise on her reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago; a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

16/1

Form: -71203 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 66-1 shock at Southwell in May, his most recent AW outing, and he ran creditably off this mark at Musselburgh three weeks ago; not entirely solid but his AW record of 3-6 means he can't be confidently ruled out.
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3

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Linda Perratt

Has only won on Tapeta and spends a lot of his time at Newcastle; finished well behind in his last two races on turf.

10/1

12th

10

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Lions House

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Wins have all come on Tapeta and does most racing now at Newcastle; decent second there last time, back up from 5f, but this is stronger and he's far from certain to repeat the effort.

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: -38852 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Now 7lb higher than when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago; good second at Haydock when last seen 47 days ago and he should have a big run in him.
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12th

1

(15)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

His last three wins have come on the AW at Newcastle but he is effective on turf and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; stall 15 is a severe hindrance though.

16/1

10th

1

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

He had dropped down the weights prior to a ready C&D win in December, his third course success; a 4lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted and he is high on the list.

4/1

6th
6 (11)
Castan

9/1

Form: 313277 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces have had a positive effect this year, winning four times (twice over C&D) and placed on several other occasions; last two runs not his best in form terms but he was still in contention at Redcar 12 days ago when trying to burrow up the far rail and finding his path blocked; should go well.
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11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

Form: 38-27

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unsuited by the track at Newmarket on handicap debut 19 days ago (5f, good to soft); ran her best race over C&D on debut but others look more persuasive.
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3rd

3

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spendmore Lane

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Often leads but can be slowly away; took a steep rise in the weights for two 5f wins in early spring but she absorbed it and added another win, from the fast-finishing Ancient State, on Lingfield AW in April; another solid effort back on turf there 11 days ago; strong showing likely back at 5f on AW.

6/1

3rd

4

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Spendmore Lane

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who's had plenty of moments at the stalls; got it right when registering her third AW win of the year last time, but returns to turf on a career-high mark upped 4lb and the extra furlong is a concern.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Spendmore Lane

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Two 5f wins this year, making all at Wolverhampton on the second occasion off a 9lb lower mark; her ability to overcome this mark isn't in question but the start continues to be an issue and others look safer.

5/1

10/1

Form: 565147 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well suited by a stiff 5f, as when keeping on well to win at Sandown in June; similar form at Newmarket next time but his form dipped at Sandown four weeks ago; fully effective over C&D and not ruled out with a promising apprentice taking off a valuable 5lb.
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7th

17

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Jenever

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he is well handicapped if a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

20/1

5th

3

(11)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Jenever

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he's attractively handicapped and may prove resurgent with Tom Marquand up for first time; gained last three wins off current mark or thereabouts.

8/1

6th

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Jenever

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Unraced on this course but some of his best form has come over Sandown's similarly stiff 5f and he's back on the same mark as his latest win there last June (good; a race he'd won 12 months earlier); every chance of being seen to good effect back on turf.

8/1

20/1

Form: 321103

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won six times over 6f between January and May; creditable third at Wolverhampton 52 days ago; needs a career best in this field though and this is his first attempt at 5f.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

Three wins, two seconds and a third to his name from 11 starts over C&D; beaten as favourite (behind Farandaway) here a month ago but is on a workable mark now and one to consider back under Rossa Ryan.

4/1

5th

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Won six times in the first half of 2025, three of them over C&D; close third at Kempton last time and he should go well for a stable who were in fine form in February (6-12).

4/1

3rd

6

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

All six wins came on AW in 2025; caught the eye both starts this time around (finished behind Em Four latest) and is back on his last winning mark now; trainer red hot; chance may hinge on how well Callum Shepherd, who has done a good job in the past, can settle him.

9/2

Form: 177875 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not prolific but he's capable of useful form on his day, as when coming from off the pace to win at Musselburgh in April (5f, good to soft); lowly mark but this looks competitive enough to head elsewhere.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

11/2

Form: 093404 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well on turf 19 days ago but he's a better horse on AW and, bizarrely, gets in here off a 1lb lower mark than for his fine third in the Gosforth Park Cup in June; strong claims.
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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

12th
9 (12)
Above

12/1

Form: 123613 CD

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D early in the year, the second win coming off just 2lb lower; absent since early April and back from a break perhaps not the time to catch him.
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3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Above

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid.

5/1

16/1

Form: 14-006 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Six course wins in a red-hot ten-week spell in early 2024; struggled in three turf runs back from a long absence this summer but didn't look a busted flush at Musselburgh two weeks ago and returning to this track will help; risky but not impossible.
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9th

10

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonito Cavalo

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

His penultimate start (C&D), his first after a wind op, offered hope he might be ready to exploit his much-reduced mark; less good over 6f last month and now steps back up in class.

14/1

7th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonito Cavalo

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

In blistering form two winters back, climbing from a BHA mark of 45 to 77; absent for 471 days prior to a 2025 campaign where he struggled; had a wind op in January and he hinted at a revival when beaten under 4l in a Class 5 here four weeks ago (5f); this looks more realistic and market confidence would look significant.

8/1

33/1

Form: 445170 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins since joining this stable, the latest when making all at Kempton (6f) in April; disappointing on his last two starts though and enough to prove back from an 81-day break.
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9

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Still short of his best form but last month's midfield finish at Southwell was a step back in the right direction; 2lb lower today and no surprise to see him in the shake up.

7/1

10

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Well handicapped on the pick of his form which includes a win here, but he arrives under a cloud; finished last on Sunday and hard to fancy.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £60.30
Straight Forecast £41.47
Tricast £207.36
Trifecta £399.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Pixie Diva

RP RATINGS:

Lion's House

The Star:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Bright

SPOTLIGHT:

Monks Dream

TOPSPEED:

Dashing Harry

D Express:

Northern Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Jenever

The Times:

Pixie Diva

The Guardian:

Pixie Diva

The Sun:

Pixie Diva

Telegraph:

Lion's House

Daily Record:

South Parade

Daily Mail:

Bright