August 29 / 16.15 Newbury

16.15

Good

Watch Weekend Winners With BetVictor Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
RTV
View Course
Watch Weekend Winners With BetVictor Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
2 (10)
Graham

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 421224 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and solid seconds the next twice (1m2f/1m4f, good/soft); having gone up the weights he was only fourth at Salisbury (1m4f, good) last time but that was still a sound run and he could be thereabouts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Graham

11st 12lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-6 over hurdles but was a beaten favourite on his last three starts in March/April; below form on the Flat in three runs since but not one to give up on just yet; goes without headgear worn on last hurdles start and last two Flat runs.

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 566

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on his three starts (1m4f/1m2f) but he's in top hands and his dam was a 1m6f Listed winner; gelded since last time and wears first-time cheekpieces; possible improver on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Medieval Gold

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Won at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November on final run for Micky Hammond and again ran well when third on recent stable debut there (2m1f, good to soft), where shaping as though this longer trip would be worth exploring.

4/1

3rd

4

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Medieval Gold

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Two wins for Micky Hammond, the latest a C&D handicap in November (soft; beat That One by 5.5l); progressive sort who should go well on stable debut despite 7lb rise; tongue-tie on for the first time.

4/1

2nd

12

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Medieval Gold

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

A fair Flat maiden for William Haggas; won a Perth maiden hurdle and went on to be beaten 3l and 11l in his two handicaps; each-way claims if fit enough to do himself justice.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: P543

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Posted best run yet when 1l third to African Star in recent Lingfield maiden (11.6f, good to firm; fourth start); this brother to Oaks winner Talent is open to further improvement and could be involved on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Sailing On

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Nine-race maiden but consistent form until a slight dip on latest start; edging down the weights; makes AW debut and tries cheekpieces in search of the breakthrough.

5/1

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

11/2

Form: 4-9627

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Prominent throughout when well-backed second on last month's handicap debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft) and not helped by early stumble when in rear throughout at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) latest; pedigree provides optimism regarding this longer trip and his trainer won this last year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: George Baker

The second runner for local trainer George Baker and this one has an enviable 3-4 record here, having picked up two Ladies' Derbys (2024 and 2025) in addition to the Amateurs' Derby last year when trained by Ben Brookhouse; not discounted on that score but this is a good bit hotter than those events; refitted tongue-tie could be a plus.

16/1

9th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Gordon Grey

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

In the form of his life when winning four in a row for Ben Brookhouse last summer, namely a maiden hurdle followed by three Flat handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f (twice) on good/good to firm; better effort in Bahrain for George Baker this year when third of seven over 1m2f (good to firm) five weeks ago; returns to Britain on a career-high mark and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

20/1

2

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) in June; completed a hat-trick (first leg was over hurdles) when defying penalty under Paul Hainey at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month and a 4lb rise for that success looks fair; usually sets the pace and he's a big player again in his bid to make it 3-4 over C&D; cheekpieces added.

5/2

Form: 71 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut in January (9.4f, AW) but sprung 80-1 shock in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) recently on his second start; his pedigree provides hope he will be capable of better still and he's a possible contender on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

8th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

African Star

10st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope.

4/1

16/1

Form: 8-1135 D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won in January (1m2f/1m4f, AW) on his first two handicap starts; however, after going up the weights he didn't really threaten the next twice and returns from a 169-day break here; others are more compelling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Haaland

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Made the most of a drop in class when regaining winning form at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) last month (third has won since); 4lb higher and back up in grade, but he still holds more compelling claims than a few.

5/2

1st

1

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Haaland

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins for previous stable; 0-8 for current yard and his form has declined rather sharply; however, he may produce a resurgent display back at this level, being 2-2 in Class 6.

14/1

11th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Haaland

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; lightly raced since and he's been well held back from another break in his two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back at this trip.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-2213

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in June and fair third there (1m4f, good) there last time, when the slow pace perhaps didn't help; wears first-time blinkers today and she retains potential.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Ragosina

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Didn't run badly on the Flat in July but has been disappointing over hurdles since winning a mares' novice at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in February and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

Ragosina

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: B F Brookhouse

slowly into stride, raced in last

16/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

13:55 Cartmel

Ragosina

11st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: B F Brookhouse

Had somewhat mixed record during first season over hurdles but won a Sedgefield novice (2m4f, soft) in February and confirmed her wellbeing with a pretty good Flat run this month; could have a say.

10/1

Form: 222266 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only sixth in his first two handicaps (1m/1m2f) but well backed last time and he'd previously run well in novices at up to 1m4f; it's possible today's step back up in trip will be a positive and he's not written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newbury

Edge Of Ember

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Only sixth in his first two handicaps (1m/1m2f) but well backed last time and he'd previously run well in novices at up to 1m4f; it's possible today's step back up in trip will be a positive and he's not written off.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Edge Of Ember

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Runner-up in first four starts over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack/turf, but took a step backwards when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last time; has undergone wind surgery since and the return to a longer trip should suit; shortlisted.

5/1

6th

1

(6)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Newmarket (July)

Edge Of Ember

9st 11lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Richard Hughes

prominent

4/1

Form: 6355

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really threatened across his four starts (1m-11.4f) but he's shown ability and now goes handicapping off a fair mark; represents in-form stable and he's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: George Margarson

Both wins at 1m2f in 2024 but he has run well over this C&D and, after a slow start to the year, he showed more when a close third of eight at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last week; on the premises again.

7/2

3rd

5

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Placed in three of his four starts here, including when third in this race last year; after a poor start to this term he showed more three weeks ago and has dropped 4lb since; not ruled out despite the losing run racking up.

7/1

9th

9

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: George Margarson

Second in this two years ago and often ran well last season; on a competitive mark on his best form but beaten on his last 20 starts and he's struggled on both outings this term.

25/1

10th
4 (9)
Divya

15/2

Form: 3-3245

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Solid performances in 1m4f novice/maiden races this year before fading over 2m on handicap debut at Kempton (AW) three weeks ago; drops back down in distance here and she's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Divya

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

led early, headed but in touch with leaders soon after start, dropped to midfield after 3f

14/1

7th

16

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Divya

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

led, headed with one circuit to go, outpaced 2f out, weakened quickly 1f out

5/1

3rd

9

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Divya

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Showed enough in maiden/novice company to suggest she should win a race but didn't stay 2m on handicap debut last month; disappointed back at 1m4f last time and has a bit to prove.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.80
Straight Forecast £32.52
Tricast £287.81
Trifecta £223.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gordon Grey

Telegraph:

African Star

POSTDATA:

Graham

NEWMARKET:

Ragosina

SPOTLIGHT:

Medieval Gold

The Times:

Sailing On

The Star:

African Star

Daily Record:

African Star

The Guardian:

Graham

TOPSPEED:

Gordon Grey

D Express:

Gordon Grey

The Sun:

Gordon Grey

Daily Mirror:

Ragosina

Daily Mail:

Medieval Gold