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William Hill Bet Boost Racing League R5 (Handicap) (For horses registered to Racing League)

  • Prize money: £27000
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Bet Boost Racing League R5 (Handicap) (For horses registered to Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
12 (7)
Mattice

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 001462

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Divided subsequent big-race winners at York last May but didn't progress; won at Redcar in June and best effort since was back at York last time; drop to bare 5f is not certain to suit.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -40163 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner in the winter who scored over 5f at Goodwood in May; ran well back at that venue last week (will be 1lb higher in future) and interesting to see if that can be built on back on a flatter track.
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25th

23

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Kape Moss

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Has had a say in 6f Listed races on last two starts (good to soft/good to firm) but now 15lb higher than her latest handicap defeat, at Epsom in April, which surely puts the brakes on in this company.

25/1

2nd

4

(8)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Kape Moss

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

4yo who has been progressive this year and ran a cracker when fourth in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; effective on fast ground in the past and could be thereabouts.

13/2

4th

6

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Newmarket

Kape Moss

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

In good form in 5f handicaps at Southwell (AW; won) and Epsom (close third) this season, while shaping as if this return to 6f will suit; however, has the worst chance at the weights in this higher grade.

40/1

3rd
13 (1)
Albegone

20/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 235937 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Triple 5f winner (good and softer) but form since has an uneven look to it; respectable effort at York on penultimate start (ahead of Mejthaam) but didn't match it last time; may find a one or two of these too good.
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5th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and likewise at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; however, soundly beaten on his three starts since and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

13th

18

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fourth in a division of this contest last year but up and down since and his last two runs have been poor; dangerously well handicapped but opposable on balance.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Nine-time winner who scored off 6lb higher at Catterick last May; has been up and down since then but he finished well to go close over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and it would be positive if rain arrives.

12/1

16/1

Form: 2-2090 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinter in younger days but has slipped in the weights and had plenty of chances since his last win in 2018; stepped up on reappearance form last time but more needed.
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3rd

7

(7)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Marnie James

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

bumped start, in rear, soon pushed along, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

20/1

7th

13

(4)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Marnie James

8st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Scott Dixon

midfield, switched left and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

25/1

Form: 327112 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Turf/triple AW winner who is closely matched with Swayze (below par at Goodwood since) on their form at Haydock early last month; this reliable yardstick should give it his best shot.
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4th

4

(5)

25th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Henry Cotton

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, pushed along 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong

13/2

5th

4

(3)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:40 Doncaster

Sir Henry Cotton

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, rallied final 110yds

8/1

Form: 502322 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner who has been running well since landing first success on grass; 1lb higher than when second to Only Spoofing at Musselburgh six days ago and looks sure to go well.
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8th

14

(10)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Thin Blue Line

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Keith Dalgleish

Course winner who won at Musselburgh (5f) in April and went close at Hamilton next time; however, his subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch and he has to raise his game.

20/1

13th

9

(8)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Thin Blue Line

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

Ran on well to beat Abduction in a big-field 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; three creditable efforts have followed and the return to 6f won't hurt; should have a big run in him.

12/1

13th

18

(3)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Epsom

The Thin Blue Line

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, switched right soon after start

25/1

7th
7 (13)
Lihou

9/1

Form: 844174 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Reliable yardstick who posted another solid effort at Goodwood last week; visor worn for last five starts is replaced by first-time blinkers and he's another to consider in an open event.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

12/1

Form: 8-0205 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
AW winner whose form has been patchy since notching first turf success almost a year ago; better than bare facts of last run (slowly away, met trouble) and has claims for yard enjoying decent season.
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10th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Ascot

Mejthaam

9st 12lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced freely, in touch with leaders up the centre, groups merged halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

17th

17

(18)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Mejthaam

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Nigel Tinkler

bumped rival start, alone against near rail, hung left from over 2f out, never on terms

25/1

8th

8

(6)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:40 Doncaster

Mejthaam

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden on far side of group over 1f out, not pace to challenge

12/1

Form: 404004 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Smart juvenile; hasn't won since 2019 and, although he has slipped to a handy mark, he'll need to step up on latest effort (slowly away, pulled hard) if he's to break the losing run.
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2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

Form: -72716 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his nine starts, including on soft ground at Haydock on penultimate start; however, wasn't at his best at Goodwood a week ago and needs to step up from that if he's to figure.
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4th

12

(12)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Ascot

Swayze

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Impressive at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in May but hasn't repeated the form, fifth of 13 in a Racing League event at Newcastle nine days ago; a few others appeal more.

14/1

5th

11

(13)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Swayze

8st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 022711 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
In good form and broke losing run of nearly two years at Windsor last month; followed up with career-best effort over same C&D last week (despite flashing tail); bigger-field scenario should suit and he looks sure to go well from same mark (will be 7lb higher in future).
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

2nd

7

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Won twice at Newmarket (6f, good) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since; finished runner-up on stable debut at Leicester last month but he was 6l behind the winner and and is only 1lb lower on this drop back in trip; well-beaten sixth in the 4.25 here on Friday.

9/1

6th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

On a long losing sequence but he made a good start for his new yard (formerly with Darryll Holland) when second of nine in 6f Leicester handicap 18 days ago; more is needed from 3lb out of the handicap here though.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 370853 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf/AW winner and a reliable sort who ran well after going off quickly under his 5lb apprentice at Goodwood last week; Paul Hanagan takes over; should go well.
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1st

7

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Confirmed trailblazer who has won 13 races in his career (six on AW), but has finished out of the frame in all six starts over C&D; blinkers go on for the first time on his 86th start; others preferred.

11/1

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

One of the faster sprinters in training and he belatedly got off the mark for the year with a front-running win at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

Trailblazing sprinter who got no peace up front when beaten favourite in a Racing League handicap last time; ran a stormer the time before at Haydock and should give it a good shot from stall 3; has form here.

2/1

Form: 30-105 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful turf (soft) and dual AW winner; tends to run the odd poor race and, although stepping up on previous effort last time after a short break, might find one or two too strong.
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7th

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Faustus

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a fifth (in Class 3 company); has only run to form once this year, finishing third to Harry Brown at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; below par last time but if he is to revive it is likely to be under these conditions.

8/1

7th

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Faustus

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has won five times on turf but is not the force of old; has dropped a career-low mark but this race looks too competitive.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Faustus

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Front-runner with a C&D win on his record; 6lb lower than when seeing off seven rivals at Newbury last summer (5f, good to firm) but not easily recommended on 2026 evidence and he will find easier races to dominate than this.

13/2

Non-runners

Faustus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £93.00
Straight Forecast £78.93
Tricast £1555.16
Trifecta £984.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Bloom

TOPSPEED:

Albegone

POSTDATA:

Lihou

LAMBOURN:

Swayze

Daily Record:

Mattice

The Guardian:

Sir Henry Cotton

The Star:

The Thin Blue Line

The Sun:

Night On Earth

The Times:

Alligator Alley

Daily Mail:

Albegone

RP Ratings:

Spring Bloom

NEWMARKET:

Spring Bloom

Telegraph:

Spring Bloom

Daily Mirror:

Spring Bloom

Daily Express:

Lihou