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Tote.co.uk Kevin Blake ‘Ah Sure Look’ Racing League R9 Handicap (Trainers Reg’ To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Tote.co.uk Kevin Blake ‘Ah Sure Look’ Racing League R9 Handicap (Trainers Reg’ To Racing League)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2-7499 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran quite nicely at Royal Ascot on his stable debut (5f, good to firm) but he wasn't in the same form at Newmarket three weeks ago; down in class and has shown promise on AW; not discounted.
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12th

14

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Thunder Blue

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

33/1

6

(18)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Thunder Blue

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival.

20/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Thunder Blue

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 42-133 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Justified short-priced favouritism on his handicap debut at Southwell in April; similar form but beaten at short odds twice since, most recently 1.25l behind City House at Kempton; gelded since; not fully exposed.
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3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 35-810 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Drew well clear with the runner-up when making a successful handicap debut at Fairyhouse (6f, good) in June; not so good dropped to 5f last time (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); still has potential but others may prove better treated.
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8

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:20 Navan

Fair Taxes

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to beat Little Queenie (gave 13lb) over C&D in June and back to that level of form when just denied at Bellewstown last week after racing up with the pace; big player.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Fair Taxes

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to win at Navan in June off 2lb higher, safely held twice since in bigger fields at the Curragh; down in grade so don't rule out though best efforts have been over stiffer tracks.

5/1

2

(18)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Fair Taxes

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Towards the rear in the Rockingham since winning a small-field contest at Navan, good 7lb claimer aboard.

12/1

6/1

Form: 430-61 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished behind a couple of these at Kempton in June but that was his first run for 293 days and he showed he was well treated with a cosy success back at Kempton four weeks ago (well backed); 3lb rise not excessive but this is warmer.
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10th

11

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Stanley Spencer

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Fionn McSharry

Won four times on AW for James Tate; good second at Southwell (6f) when last seen in April; sold for 13,000gns later that month; switching to turf is the obvious concern as he has been unplaceed in three previous runs on grass.

25/1

11/4

Form: 1-9023 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Demonstrably better on AW than turf and having looked a shade unfortunate at Kempton in June, he ran a stormer when third in a Class 2 at Newcastle 33 days ago; style of racing means he's reliant on a good pace but this is a drop in class and he's a major player on his first run for George Scott.
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7th

10

(15)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

City House

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Yet to win for this yard, but handicapper slow enough to relent; fair fourth to Gleneagle Bay at Cork in June; first time here, which will be an eye-opener for him.

14/1

11th

7

(21)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

City House

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); no luck in running in the Habitat here (won by Headmaster), again behind that rival at Cork.

12/1

4th

4

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

City House

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs for current yard this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); caught the eye when running on late after not getting a clear run in the Habitat at the Curragh (6f, good); could go close.

11/1

Form: -00844 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
More realistically treated now after a slow start to the season and last week's Doncaster fourth was a step back in the right direction; cheekpieces now added; other pace on show.
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10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

16/1

Form: 90-785

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
The handicapper has looked in command so far this year; this is more manageable but she's drawn widest and takes on some interesting rivals.
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5th

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Hamilton

Midnight Affair

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

ducked left start, took keen hold, prominent

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Midnight Affair

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, towards rear

10/1

7th

13

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Midnight Affair

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Suited by good/firmer; 0-7 since winning last year's Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f); however, went close at Nottingham (6f) last week, returning to her best form; possibilities off the same mark provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

Form: 312-0 CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo, including a defeat of City House over C&D in September; not at his best at Newmarket on his reappearance in April but no surprise to see him bounce back from a good draw with a tongue-tie added.
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11th

12

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pen Portrait

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold

9/1

6th

2

(7)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Pen Portrait

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

3yo who is in and out and was well beaten at Windsor last time; however, prior to that he was a close third at Nottingham (6f) and he's also effective on Tapeta; not written off.

15/2

9th

7

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Pen Portrait

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Back to his best when a close third of eight at Nottingham 11 days ago, a slow start not aiding matters; capable of better and won't be inconvenienced by any rain.

7/2

Form: 223-42

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Yet to run a poor race but he hasn't really progressed from his 2yo debut; not beaten far at Leicester last week (5f, good to firm) on his first run after wind surgery; not discounted on his handicap debut.
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5th

7

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Doubled his winning tally when beating four rivals (including Too Much Trevor) over C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago; only 2lb higher and may be the one to capitalise if Prefer The Sister runs below form.

6/1

1st

3

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

1-26 but generally consistent; didn't show any obvious improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago and likely to be competing for minor honours.

2/1

3rd

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

1-25 but he went close over 7f at Wolverhampton in March and his Bath third last month (5.7f, good to firm) was another sound effort; should remain competitive with first-time cheekpieces added.

5/2

50/1

Form: 1-7299 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Useful ability in three Newcastle runs (6f and 7f) for Craig Lidster this winter; two modest runs for new yard this summer (1m and 7f) and too much to prove for now.
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9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Two wins this season, the latest a comfortable success at Newcastle (for today's apprentice) 16 days ago; enjoyed a clear run there while a few of those in behind got in the way of each other but a 2lb rise is still fair enough; more appealing than many.

7/2

14/1

Form: -91564 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; no improvement for the drop to 6f at Kempton last month; could prove vulnerable in the closing stages.
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9th

4

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Bid

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Tapeta winner who is 1lb lower than when making all at Lingfield (7f, turf) in May; however, his form since has been patchy; needs to raise game.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Secret Bid

10st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Made all at Lingfield (7f, good) in May off 1lb lower mark; beaten four times since but last two starts over 6f on AW can be excused; still early days and chance if back to his best.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.50
Straight Forecast £44.99
Tricast £604.75
Trifecta £582.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

City House

Telegraph:

Blue Day

Daily Mail:

Pen Portrait

TOPSPEED:

Stanley Spencer

D Express:

Thunder Blue

The Sun:

Pen Portrait

The Guardian:

Blue Day

Daily Mirror:

Blue Day

RP RATINGS:

City House

POSTDATA:

City House

The Times:

City House

Daily Record:

City House

The Star:

Stanley Spencer