August 28 / 19.00 Newbury

19.00

Good To Firm

Venatour ‘Racing Around The World’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Venatour ‘Racing Around The World’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.70
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 38-042

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Salisbury on his debut last July and has been rediscovering that form of late, a creditable fourth at Windsor (good) in July followed by a close second at Leicester (also 6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; might be ready for this step up in trip and there's likely better to come.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Morte Point

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Had a wind op in June and he was back to winning ways at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time) in July; ran well in a hot race at York one week later but his form since has been less convincing; back down in the weights; handles good to soft, untried on slower.

10/1

10th

4

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Morte Point

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Record since wearing blinkers comprises a win at Chepstow, creditable sixth in competitive field at York and excusable effort (race didn't go smoothly) at Glorious Goodwood; could go well in the retained headgear.

16/1

14th

7

(15)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Morte Point

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

He progressed well over this trip last term and, following a slow start to this season, he was back in the groove in first-time blinkers when scoring at Chester (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month; finished close sixth at York (Pellitory second) under a penalty one week later and he's not readily dismissed.

22/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 341 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
28-1 and promising third of nine on debut in June; raced freely when a disappointing favourite at Leicester (good) next time but he bounced back on his return to Salisbury when narrowly landing a novice (also 7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Slipper Time

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Novice winner who was close up in a C&D handicap last August off 1lb higher; major claims if able to repeat that form, which hasn't been the case in three subsequent races.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Slipper Time

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Got off the mark in 7f Salisbury novice in August but failed to beat a rival at Kempton on his final run in 2025 and went freely when beating one on his return in 1m Newmarket handicap last month; needs to become more tractable.

10/1

12th

16

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Slipper Time

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last summer and ran well on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) next time; disappointing when upped to 1m at Kempton but he's certainly bred to stay; still lightly raced.

20/1

6th
12 (6)
Moutai

8/1

Form: 6-6332 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; similar form in two handicaps around 1m this term, a solid third of 13 at Hamilton (good) in May backed up by a narrow second at Salisbury (good to firm) last time; far from disgraced over 1m2f in between; this drop back in trip asks a question but he's in form and is yet another contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Moutai

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

225,000euros breeze-up buy; remains a maiden, and is on the verge of becoming frustrating, but the Newbury and Newmarket races he contested in August and September have worked out very well; rail draw.

7/2

8th

8

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Moutai

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made it 0-7 when below par at Newbury four weeks ago, when failing to settle; however, prior to that he went close in a small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) and can be in the picture if leaving last time behind.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Moutai

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Six-race maiden; similar form in two handicaps around 1m this term, a solid third of 13 at Hamilton (good) in May backed up by a narrow second at Salisbury (good to firm) last time; far from disgraced over 1m2f in between; this drop back in trip asks a question but he's in form and is yet another contender.

8/1

25/1

Form: 721336 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
2-4 on AW (both wins at 6f) but 0-10 on turf; did run well when placed in three starts at 6f on a sound surface this summer but disappointed when favourite back on AW a fortnight ago; something to prove after that on this step back up to 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Queue Dos

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Campaigned mostly in lower grades and has done her winning on Wolverhampton AW; doesn't look the answer in this scenario.

16/1

8th

1

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Queue Dos

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: J S Moore

Four AW wins; 0-12 on turf but has largely consistent form in this sphere, creditable third at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) most recently; each-way possibilities.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Queue Dos

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins have been on AW and she's 0-11 on turf; finished placed a few times on good or quicker ground last summer but she's been quiet in both runs this season and others are more persuasive.

14/1

8/1

Form: 2-3622

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he returned to form at Sandown (7f) in July and backed it up when second again over that C&D (also good) three weeks ago; has been shaping like he'd benefit from a step up in trip but should be finishing well and is another who warrants consideration.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 6lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

0-18 and his record is a patchy one; below par at Salisbury last month and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

9th

3

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

The Hare Rail

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Still a maiden after 17 starts but scores good marks for consistency; runner-up in first-time visor (retained) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to be on the premises again here.

6/1

2nd

8

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

The Hare Rail

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Yet to register a victory but he arrives in decent nick, fading late when seventh in 1m2f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; not out of things back in trip in a change of headgear.

11/2

Form: 121157 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had initial form figures of 11211 (including C&D win) since his return in April but he's gone off the boil on last two starts; handicapper may have finally got him for now.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Improved his record to 6-16 when winning at Kempton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well below form in three subsequent runs; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs to get back on track

8/1

5th

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

18:49 Yarmouth

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Gained his sixth success when winning at Kempton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance but he's been below that level in both starts since, including at Newbury three weeks ago; drops in grade but others have stronger claims.

10/1

10th

9

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Back from a break to claim career win number six on the Kempton AW (7f) in March but then disappointed at Yarmouth (off this 3lb higher mark); consistent in the main since sent into handicaps and breaks tend to do him good.

10/1

Form: 244534

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f soft-ground Lingfield nursery last July; subsequently gelded and hasn't added to that success in six starts this year, latterly in first-time cheekpieces when fourth over C&D (good; Mythical Composer second) a fortnight ago; tongue-tie added today; probably needs some help from the handicapper.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Blake

Unplaced all five turf starts new stable this season (6f-7f) but hasn't been running that badly and continues to slip down the weights; Billy Loughnane is booked for this rare AW appearance; not ruled out.

9/2

6th

9

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage.

11/1

5th

2

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Made encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 15 in higher-grade race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, but two lesser efforts have followed (7f/6f) and she'd appeal more on ground slower than good.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 587331 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Debut second on the dirt at Meydan (6f) in December was followed by four poor efforts in UAE; turned things around in handicaps for new yard in Britain with close thirds over C&D (good to firm) and York (7f, good) in July; off the mark in a course maiden (6f; second and third both won next time) three weeks ago; return to this trip likely no bother and he's 2lb well in; big player back in this sphere.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Golden Redemption

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

He's 3lb out of the handicap and he wasn't quite at his best last time; however, he kicked off his campaign with two good runs in defeat and there remains a suspicion he may yet have a bigger performance in him.

8/1

7th

12

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all six handicap starts, most recently second of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago when twice suffering interference from the winner in the closing stages; every chance he'll be bang there.

4/1

Form: 0-4252

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bit in and out since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, but it was a good effort in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) in May and also when beaten a neck over C&D (good to firm) 23 days ago.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(12)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Isabella Castile

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Bit in and out since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, but it was a good effort in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) in May and also when beaten a neck over C&D (good to firm) 23 days ago.

10/1

3

(3)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newbury

Isabella Castile

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Patchy form since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, her best effort when beaten a neck in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) on penultimate start; returns from 82 days and and still to fully convince over this far.

6/1

Form: 524732 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) last June; 0-7 in handicaps since but it was a solid run when second of nine over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; chance off the same mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Mythical Composer

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Clive Cox

The addition of cheekpieces saw him win a C&D handicap (Metaverse second) in December off a 1lb higher mark; not at the same level in a pair of competitive 6f handicaps this summer (gelded prior to the first of them); needs a full revival.

12/1

11th

4

(15)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Mythical Composer

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 with a 7f win at Kempton (cheekpieces first time); well beaten at Goodwood 17 days ago on his return from a 175-day break (gelded during the absence); better than that but still not easily recommended.

20/1

23th

3

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mythical Composer

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained since) when successful over 7f at Kempton in December; no more than a respectable fourth back there (7f again) two months later and off since (has been gelded); Clive Cox is among the winners but others arrive with more pressing claims.

12/1

Non-runners

Law Of Design, I Maximus, Excellent Echo, Jr Climbs

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.70
Straight Forecast £43.70
Tricast £283.60
Trifecta £611.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Golden Redemption

The Sun:

Slipper Time

RP RATINGS:

Moutai

D Express:

Isabella Castile

Telegraph:

Law Of Design

POSTDATA:

The Hare Rail

SPOTLIGHT:

Morte Point

LAMBOURN:

Golden Redemption

The Times:

Golden Redemption

The Guardian:

Golden Redemption

Daily Mail:

Golden Redemption

Daily Mirror:

Golden Redemption

Daily Record:

Golden Redemption

The Star:

Slipper Time