August 31 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Racing League Race 24 Handicap (Racing League)

  • Prize money: £16750.5
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Racing League Race 24 Handicap (Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 337092 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a Racing League handicap over C&D 11 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; unlucky not to get off the mark for the year at Kempton two weeks ago; should go well.
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2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

2nd

10

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has done most of his winning over 7f, most recently off current mark at Kempton in January; however, posted best effort since when keeping-on third over C&D last time; fighting chance.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Returned from a break to win a 7f handicap here, his third course success, in January; not in the same form since but he is now back to his last winning mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 712320 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hooded and in excellent nick for his current yard, including scoring at Doncaster (7f) in July, but he came wide and wasn't seen to best effect when tenth at Windsor (1m) in a Racing League event two weeks ago; return to AW no issue.
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12th

1

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Mobashr

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won three over this trip for Marco Botti but does most racing now over 7f and does need things to fall just so (landed only one of his last 21); 4lb above his last successful mark and needs to improve on this spring's two efforts.

8/1

12th

1

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Mobashr

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won three over this trip for Marco Botti but does most racing now over 7f and does need things to fall just so (landed only one of his last 21); 4lb above his last successful mark and needs to improve on this spring's two efforts.

8/1

6th

15

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

11:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mobashr

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Hold-up performer who needs everything to fall right for him but he's capable off this sort of mark, as when motoring home for second at Newcastle last August; should be sharper for last month's reappearance sixth to Chola Empire at Southwell.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 472401 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the season when easy winner of a 1m handicap at Newmarket 13 days ago; 8lb higher against stronger opposition in this deep race; could prove vulnerable.
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4th

9

(13)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Le Reveur

10st 8lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Nowhere in this 12 months ago but returns in better form having won on the July course last month by nearly 5l and then close up at Newcastle off this 8lb higher mark; in the mix.

12/1

3rd

10

(1)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Le Reveur

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

dwelt start, in rear

16/1

1st

9

(9)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Le Reveur

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

raced centre, took keen hold

16/1

4th
7 (12)
Yaaser

11/2

Form: 303142 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In good form this summer, winning at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month and running well at Doncaster 12 days ago when he had to wait for a gap as the winner enjoyed a smooth run through; clear of the third on that occasion and raised just 1lb; promise in one AW run here last season (1m).
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7th

3

(4)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Yaaser

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Smooth win at Newcastle (7f) in December and now rated 2lb lower; that is a result of beating just one horse home in four subsequent starts; jury out for now.

14/1

9th

4

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yaaser

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Justified favouritism over C&D in December; not in anything like the same form, beating a total of just one rival, in three outings since.

20/1

9th

6

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:05 Newcastle (AW)

Yaaser

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Justified favouritism at Newcastle (7f) but failed to match the form in two starts on consecutive days later in December; yet to win over this trip; others preferred.

10/1

5th
5 (13)

4/1

Form: 1-0064

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins at Kempton as a 2yo; slow start to this campaign on grass but he fared much better when a close fourth of 11 at Kempton two weeks ago (7f); raced wide on that occasion and finished best in a race in which the front two were always up there; generously dropped 1lb for his troubles; this stiffer test at the trip should suit.
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No Results Found

16/1

Form: 413837 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner in April (good to soft) and he's been placed in two of his four handicap runs since (all 1m); encouragement for AW on pedigree but hard pressed to say he is far enough ahead of his mark for a race like this.
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6th

2

(2)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mahanakhon

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent

16/1

7th

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

20:12 Leicester

Mahanakhon

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win from eight starts but he bounced back with a close third at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; raised his form to a new level with that bold bid and he's a key player if he can back that up off the same mark; cheekpieces added.

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Pontefract

Mahanakhon

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing at Redcar (1m, good) four weeks ago but in good form previously, with a novice win at Wetherby (7f, good to soft) then a handicap third at Leicester (1m, good to firm), and he's not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 765422 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Six-time turf winner in Ireland and he's gone close in 7f handicaps at Leopardstown on his last two starts, more recently last week when beaten a short head by a stablemate who enjoyed a clearer passage; 0-4 on AW but his two runs at Dundalk this season have seen him record RPRs of 90 and 88); he's well handicapped on that and on the recent form, with Billy Loughnane taking off a further 3lb; major player.
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5th

12

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins but losing run stretches back to September 2022; not terrible efforts over C&D the last twice, but needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner whose slow-starting tendency is a worry; not a bad run when staying on for fifth over C&D on latest; might struggled to turn the tables on third-placed Staywitherjohnny.

12/1

Form: 244383 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Both wins achieved over 7f on AW (one on Tapeta) and he bounced back to form at Chelmsford last week; each-way contender.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

20/1

Form: 64503R CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Capable of fair form at this track on her day (four wins); she has refused to race in two of her last seven appearances, however, so there have to be reservations.
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0

11

(6)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sam England

Has refused to race three times this year, twice at this track including behind several of these rivals on latest appearance (favourite); she was in a good mood when winning over C&D three days before that but there's no guarantee she'll be in the same frame of mind.

7/1

0

5

(8)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has refused to race a couple of times this year and has had other moments at the stalls, but she was in a good mood when winning over C&D on Tuesday; holds leading claims under penalty if in the same frame of mind.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Four-time course winner including in this race last year for another trainer; has refused to race on a couple of occasions, but 2lb below her last winning mark and ran even better than it may have looked when fourth of 11 back here (7f) last month; comes with risks attached, but capable if things fall right.

6/1

10th
8 (9)
Craven

9/1

Form: 481202 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a Class 5 handicap at Leicester last month (7f, good to firm) and he has shown better form in defeat since, most recently finding just a thriving opponent (won again since) too strong at Thirsk 13 days ago (pair clear); good chance switched to AW.
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21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Craven

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again.

33/1

8/1

Form: 147654 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
1m winner at Dundalk in March; several creditable efforts have followed, including when a close fourth at the Curragh 11 days ago; Dylan Browne McMonagle replaces 7lb a claimer; interesting.
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14th

1

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Akmaam

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Donncha Duggan

Flat winner has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles; worth a market check on handicap debut with talented claimer easing his welter burden.

20/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:20 Killarney

Akmaam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donncha Duggan

Two-time winner on the Flat; some decent maiden hurdle runs without looking like winning; finished well behind on the AW eight days ago.

10/1

14/1

Form: -32233

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow but he has ability and the combination of a wind operation and a drop to 6f saw him show improvement when a close third at Newmarket 13 days ago; earlier 7f efforts suggest he's up against it here.
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9

(7)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Ray Vonn

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: B F Brookhouse

Won twice last year but has lost his way badly of late and well behind Holbache on this track most recently.

20/1

9th

4

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Leicester

Ray Vonn

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: B F Brookhouse

Won two in a row over 6f last May and July (good and good to soft) but he's had just three inconclusive runs this year, again slowly away but finding little and eased at Newmarket 25 days ago; has something to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Ray Vonn

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: B F Brookhouse

Won off a 2lb higher mark at York last summer (6f) but little to shout about since then and can only be watched for now.

14/1

33/1

Form: 1107-0 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two front-running 7f wins at Kempton last September; ended 2022 with a couple of low-key efforts and well beaten on return at Newbury in June (tongue-tie for the first time; absent today); gelded last month; risky.
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9th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Unsung Hero

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Heather Main

Two 7f wins here in September 2022; beaten nine times since and although there have been some fair runs, as when third of five at Haydock last week (visored first time), there have also been some hefty defeats; others look safer.

6/1

3rd

5

(5)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

21:00 Haydock

Unsung Hero

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

bumped start, prominent, slightly hampered over 4f out

20/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Unsung Hero

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Heather Main

Dual Kempton winner (7f, AW) from the front as a 3yo but he generally struggled during a light campaign last year and was tailed off at Newbury (1m, good) on his return 17 days ago; cheekpieces are now tried and he has plenty to prove.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £72.40
Straight Forecast £67.12
Tricast £1505.88
Trifecta £2263.00

Selections

The Guardian:

Billy Mill

RP RATINGS:

Half Nutz

SPOTLIGHT:

Craven

TOPSPEED:

Dionysian

NEWMARKET:

Ray Vonn

D Express:

Yaaser

The Star:

Le Reveur

The Times:

Craven

Daily Mail:

Billy Mill

Daily Mirror:

Billy Mill

The Sun:

Billy Mill

Daily Record:

Billy Mill

POSTDATA:

Half Nutz

Telegraph:

Half Nutz