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William Hill Enhanced Odds Every Day Racing League Race 20 Handicap (Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 3f 99y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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William Hill Enhanced Odds Every Day Racing League Race 20 Handicap (Racing League)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9-0111

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) in June on second handicap start and has also won his next two (1m2f, good/good to soft); he's shaped as though today's longer trip will be within range and there's lots to like about this progressive 3yo's chance.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

11th

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).

14/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Gallant Lion

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Ian Williams

Some notable Flat form last year, in victory and defeat; two runs over hurdles last February were underwhelming but raw ability is respected.

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 8-0165 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-5 here when winning over C&D (good) in June and can't be ruled out, but he's been beaten a long way over C&D and at Ascot the last twice and has something to prove after those defeats.
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5th

3

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Bath

The Whipmaster

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Returned after wind surgery with close thirds at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) and Windsor (11.4f, good) but he didn't find much when disappointing at Kempton last time; bit to prove again after that and he's had only one win in his last 17 starts.

6/1

11th

10

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

The Whipmaster

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only recently returned from wind surgery and under positive rides has finished close up at Lingfield (1m4f AW) and Windsor (1m3.5f); had no excuses either time but he's unlikely to be far away.

7/1

3rd

5

(8)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

15:12 Windsor

The Whipmaster

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

First run after wind surgery when unable to exploit a soft lead on the AW recently (1m4f); however, six of his seven wins have been on turf and he likes it around here; dangerously handicapped.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 22-141 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance and built upon close fourth at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) to win at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last time; had nearly 2l to spare there and a 5lb rise may not stop this progressive 4yo.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fulfilled

10st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

in rear

5/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Epsom

Fulfilled

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: David Simcock

Won on fast ground at Ripon (1m2f) and Lingfield (11.6f) in June and he ran into a major improver when fourth in a Class 2 event at Beverley last time; probably still has some margin for error off this mark but he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

9/2

4th

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 2

14:05 Beverley

Fulfilled

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden under 2f out, no extra final furlong

4/1

Form: 5-8300 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well beaten the last twice but it was a Royal Ascot handicap on the first occasion then he failed to stay 2m at Newbury; a case can be made on his good third at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in June and he won a maiden by 9l here in 2021 on his sole course visit; not ruled out now back down in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

17

(5)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Stay Well

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

No win since 2021 but he should be competitive off this mark judged on some 2023 turf form and some 2023 and 2024 AW form; not dismissed.

16/1

2nd

2

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Stay Well

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Hughie Morrison

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

Form: 475171 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) at Haydock in June and back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) three weeks ago; however, Newcastle brings out the best in her and she needs a turf career best if she's to follow up here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Wynter Wildes

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

soon led at steady pace, increased tempo over 3f out, soon headed

25/1

Form: -43349 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Something to prove regarding current form having been below his best on his last three starts (over C&D on first occasion); however, he's now 4lb lower than when a close third over C&D (good to firm) in May and his last two wins have come over C&D; shouldn't be written off now back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(3)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Noble Masquerade

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

always behind

10/1

3rd

2

(2)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Noble Masquerade

10st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

slowly into stride, in rear, some headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

8/1

Form: 434917

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year (1m4f/1m2f, good to firm/good to soft), the latest last month, and soft ground may not have suited at Thirsk last time; however, she may be vulnerable off her current mark in this competitive race.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Bollin Margaret

11st 4lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Form has been in and out this season, but she made it three wins for the campaign (1m4f/1m2f) when landing an apprentice handicap at Ripon last Tuesday and she escapes a penalty today; has to be in calculations.

7/2

1st

8

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Bollin Margaret

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent, switched right over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, always doing enough

14/1

7th

11

(4)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Bollin Margaret

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

18/1

Form: 902330

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Her last two wins have come at 8.6f/1m and she's untested at this trip; however, she ran on well for a close third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) three starts ago in cheekpieces, which return today following a below-par performance at York in first-time blinkers; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phantasy Mac

11st 1lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Boughey

soon led at steady pace, headed and raced in second after halfway

6/1

5th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Phantasy Mac

9st 11lb

J: Jack Enright

T: George Boughey

Disappointed at Wolverhampton four weeks ago but she had been running well in defeat beforehand; stamina for this trip not yet assured and a tongue tie needs to have a positive effect.

13/2

6th

2

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phantasy Mac

10st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Five wins last year, two of them at this track over the extended 1m (stays 1m2f); placed on her last three starts and Tommie Jakes' 7lb claim will be an asset today; unlikely to be too far away.

9/2

Form: 702659

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Went close at Chester (1m2f, soft) in May and is now 2lb lower; however, he hasn't been at his best on his three runs since and his losing sequence is now up to 13.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(11)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Pine

10st 1lb

J: John Fahy

T: David Loughnane

No win since May 2021; ran well at Chester in May off a 9lb higher mark but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; this drop into 0-80 company can help but he's far from bombproof.

10/1

6th

1

(10)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Dark Pine

9st 13lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: David Loughnane

slowly away, in rear, headway from 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

25/1

8th

8

(4)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

14:40 Chester

Dark Pine

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

C&D winner whose best effort so far this year was when beaten a neck here (soft) in May; now 4lb lower but he hasn't been in the same form in four starts since and losing run up to 14; needs a turnaround.

10/1

10th
6 (9)
Furzig

11/1

Form: 105-35

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Catterick (1m4f, soft) last October and reappeared with creditable third of 15 at York (1m4f, good to firm) in June; the steady pace was against him at Yarmouth three weeks ago and he's not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

Form: -30236

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sole win from his 11 starts came in a Ffos Las maiden and he's unproven at this trip; below par in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown three weeks ago but goes without headgear today; holds each-way claims on earlier 1m2f form (including here) and there can be hope he'll see out the distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

6

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

12:10 Exeter

Tuxedo Junction

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

in touch with leaders

7/2

2nd

6

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

12:10 Exeter

Tuxedo Junction

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

in touch with leaders

7/2

3rd

11

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:35 Taunton

Tuxedo Junction

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fairly useful on Flat for previous yard; respectable second in big field at Wincanton (1m7f, good) on the latest of two attempts over hurdles; now goes in tongue-tie; should be capable of better still under this code and is one for the shortlist.

8/1

Non-runners

Graignes

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £22.12
Tricast £81.74
Trifecta £133.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gallant Lion

NEWMARKET:

Fulfilled

RP RATINGS:

The Whipmaster

The Guardian:

Phantasy Mac

POSTDATA:

Noble Masquerade

Daily Mirror:

Graignes

TOPSPEED:

Furzig

Telegraph:

Gallant Lion

D Express:

Gallant Lion

The Sun:

Gallant Lion

The Star:

Gallant Lion

Daily Record:

Gallant Lion

The Times:

Fulfilled

Daily Mail:

The Whipmaster