20.15
StandardWilliam Hill Pick Your Places Racing League R34 (Handicap) (For horses Registered To Racing League)
- Prize money: £13091.16
- 0m 4f 214y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Thunderstorms
Form: 421311 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (9) |
13th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
awkward start, towards rear, hung right and dropped to last over 1f out |
7/1 |
|
6 (9) |
13th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Record over C&D reads 133 and her latest third of six behind The Defiant here (first-time blinkers) was even better than it looked with the blindfold being removed late; down another 1lb but the draw hasn't been kind; no headgear today. |
7/1 |
Form: 22332 BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Landed his fifth win at this venue when scoring on the turf track (5f, good to firm) in May; has held his form since, apart from when his saddle slipped at Windsor, and holds place prospects at least. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 7 (7) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Better known for his AW exploits but he has been in good order on turf this summer; closely matched with Twirler on latest C&D run. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Scored at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in May and probably bettered that performance when very close second at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) last month; recent Windsor run is best overlooked (saddle slipped); slightly out of the weights but the return to 6f won't be a problem; probably won't be far away. |
14/1 |
Form: 43252
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (8) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
9th 3 (2) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
6/1 |
Form: 443302 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Always tended to be hot and cold in the past, so disappointing he didn't fare better at Lingfield (AW) latest given a decent record there; not a lot of wiggle room off this mark and is now tried in first-time cheekpieces (wore blinkers twice as a 2yo). |
6/1 |
|
8th 1 (1) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Two wins and a close second to his name in four runs over C&D; tended to be hot and cold in the past, twice winning back-to-back, which bodes well after bouncing back off 4lb lower at Yarmouth last time; goes well for Luke Morris too. |
7/2 |
Form: 615 D BF
Last run: 76 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Had a bit in hand when winning over C&D last month and was caught on the line over 6f here nine days ago (off this 3lb higher mark); has to go well again. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 9 (6) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Not been with Chris Gordon for long and he has run two good races for the yard, finishing second at Windsor before getting the better of Washington Heir over 5.3f here 16 days ago; whether he can prove quite so effective over 6f remains to be seen. |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All six wins for Stuart Williams came on the AW and he's never been as good on turf; handicapped accordingly and this is easier again for his new yard but he ran below par in one previous start here. |
9/4 |
Form: 3282
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 19 (16) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Capable in competitive races for the Coles, including on good to firm, but some rain would have helped and best efforts at 1m and 1m1f; left the Coles for 55,000gns in the autumn; best watched on debut for new yard. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
ducked left start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold 6f out, headway against near rail over 2f out, soon short of room, went second inside final furlong, kept on well |
4/1 |
|
26th 18 (3) |
19th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Useful handicapper whose form includes fourth-place finishes in the 2023 Britannia over C&D and this year's Spring Cup; ran poorly last time but may rebound in reapplied blinkers, having performed well in both attempts in this headgear. |
33/1 |
Form: 497
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (9) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong |
12/1 |
|
9th 9 (9) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong |
12/1 |
|
5 (4) |
21st Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Still a maiden after 17 starts but she's dropped a long way in the weights and was a clear second over C&D (heavy; blinkers added) 11 days ago; that was a bold bid and she looks interesting off same mark here. |
11/4 |
Form: 955
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (7) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
5yo mare who recorded her sixth AW win when scoring at Southwell (5f) last month; record of 0-10 on turf but she's 4lb lower back in this sphere and she ran well for a long way at Windsor in August; not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
8 (7) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
5yo mare who recorded her sixth AW win when scoring at Southwell (5f) last month; record of 0-10 on turf but she's 4lb lower back in this sphere and she ran well for a long way at Windsor in August; not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
1st 3 (8) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Recent form-figures look less than encouraging but she returned from a short break with a respectable fourth at Windsor and then showed up well for a long way over 6f at Lingfield; now returns to the C&D of her last three successes and she's back to her last winning mark; might be the answer. |
6/1 |
Form: 777132 D BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 9lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (10) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (7) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
Form: 43356
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 5lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (9) |
18th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders but raced wide early |
16/1 |
|
9 (5) |
19th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
She didn't run badly in a 7f 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last week and the return to 6f shouldn't inconvenience her; rider good value for his 7lb claim; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this afternoon. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
10th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead early, soon headed but prominent |
16/1 |
Betting Forcast
7/2 New Hope Bullet, 10/1 Harry Brown, 13/2 Radio Goo Goo, 5/1 Michaelas Boy, 13/2 Diomed Spirit, 11/2 Thunder Ball, 12/1 Storm Venture, 12/1 Havechatma, 13/2 Castan, Lupset Flossy Pop
Non-runners
Lupset Flossy Pop
Verdict
New Hope Bullet (second choice) comes here on the up and ought to go well, while last week’s Windsor second Michaela’s Boy is also high on the shortlist. THUNDER BALL shaped with plenty of encouragement on his recent nursery debut though and he may prove better suited by today’s straight track.[Paul Smith]
Selections
Daily Express:
Thunder BallTelegraph:
New Hope BulletThe Guardian:
New Hope BulletThe Sun:
New Hope BulletThe Star:
New Hope BulletDaily Mail:
Castan