August 22 / 20.45 Newcastle (AW)

20.45

Standard To Slow

tote.co.uk Let’s Gan Into Toon Racing League R35 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
ITV4
View Course
tote.co.uk Let’s Gan Into Toon Racing League R35 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 411 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Promise on his Newbury debut and he's since added novice wins over C&D and at Leicester three weeks ago (7f, good to firm); latest success told us nothing new and he's facing a much stiffer assignment here; well bred and in good hands but this may come too soon in his development.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

18

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Ten Pounds

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

All races over 7f until running a screamer in a close third of 28 (good to firm) in this race last year; ready winner of his next 6f start, on the AW last October; has had some trip and aids switches for new yard but looked back on a better path when a close, staying-on second in a 5f Carlisle Listed race (first-time cheekpieces replaced regular tongue-tie) last time; 3lb well in and has a big run in him back over C&D.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Ten Pounds

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Joey Ramsden

5-10 at 6f/7f for Harry Charlton; unplaced all four outings since joining current stable, finishing in midfield in Victoria Cup at Ascot most recently; unproven at 5f; wears headgear for the first time; others appeal more.

14/1

13th

4

(29)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Ten Pounds

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Broadly progressive for previous yard but proved disappointing in this race last year, having raced freely; ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next time; not particularly solid on his 2026 form for new stable and it remains to be seen whether he settles returned to this C&D.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 212-26 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW at Dundalk; ran a personal best when a close sixth at Wolverhampton in week two of the Racing League; more needed back at 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Barbapapa

10st 4lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

First reserve; 6lb lower than when winning at Dundalk last October (6f) and encouraging effort over this trip at Naas when last seen in July; likely to front run and should go well if getting in.

3rd

2

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Barbapapa

9st 9lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time AW winner who sole turf success from nine starts came over this trip at Leopardstown in 2023 off 65; two runs in premier handicaps this season leave him with a bit to find although was out of the handicap last time; down in grade here and runs off his correct mark so don't rule out.

9/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3-6121 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who was having just his second run in a handicap when overcoming significant trouble in running to win a 7f handicap at Ascot last month; that form has been well advertised by the placed horses and although he's effectively 10lb higher, it's unlikely he's reached his ceiling; shaped well over C&D on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Kodi Lion

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Comfortably took advantage of a reduced mark at Haydock but went back up 8lb for that win and was unable to follow up at Yarmouth (kept to 6f) later in September; returns to 7f still weighted to the hilt.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Showed career-best form when dropped back to 6f at Haydock (heavy) a fortnight ago, winning comfortably by 3l; evidently in rude health but is 8lb higher here and might not be seen to quite the same effect on the forecast less-testing ground.

4/1

1st

4

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Goes very well here and scored over C&D last May; off nine months, yet to hit form in a pair of 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Newmarket this summer but no surprise to see him take a sizeable step forward back here off a reduced mark, especially if the market vibes are positive.

13/2

4th
10 (6)
Londoner

33/1

Form: 000707 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Struggled for new yard this year, including when backed at Hamilton five weeks ago (6f, good; hood tried); on a lowly mark but this looks a tough race in which to revive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Londoner

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off 1lb lower; ran well over 8.6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but not in the same form at Southwell three weeks ago; moves back up in trip with Billy Loughnane booked; contender.

7/1

4th

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Londoner

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

All three wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming over 1m2f at Lingfield in April off a mark 1lb lower than today's; has been running well in recent starts and was beaten only a neck at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) two weeks ago; solid claims.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Londoner

9st 9lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Triple AW winner who is 0-25 on turf but he's been running well in that sphere this summer; remains feasibly treated off 1lb lower than for his Lingfield win (1m2f) in April and he's respected back on AW.

8/1

5th
8 (3)
Reidh

7/1

Form: 50-311 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
He had been expensive to follow prior to getting off the mark in a Class 6 handicap at Thirsk in June; followed that with a taking success at Galway three weeks ago, conceding first run to the runner-up and doing well to claw him back in the closing stages; he's gone up 17lb for those two wins and it will require another step forward for him to take this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Reidh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par in three starts for new yard; tries a new trip and runs with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers which need to have a positive impact.

7/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Reidh

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

12/1

Form: 900033 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
7f Group 3 winner last summer; slow start to this season but he appreciated the drop in class when third in a Newmarket handicap 12 days ago and he ran a stormer when beaten a nose and a short-head into third in the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes on Saturday; this will be his AW debut but he's related to AW winners and he has to enter calculations given he's officially 9lb well in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Jumby

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His last win was was in 2023 but that was a Group 3 event and he went close behind Where's Freddy over C&D (good to firm; 3-1 favourite) 13 days ago; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form; visor added.

4/1

2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Jumby

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

On a three-year losing run and nothing like the force of old but his current mark reflects that and this is a good bit easier than the two handicaps he tackled in the spring; no surprise were this class dropper to go well with his yard among the winners.

8/1

12th

29

(24)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jumby

8st 12lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Two-time Group winner over 7f but is on a near three-year losing spell and current mark reflects that he's not the force of old (admittedly showed bits of useful form in 2025); needs to step up on reappearance effort; failed to shine in the last two runnings of this contest.

33/1

7/1

Form: 2-1512 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Talented filly with a good turn of foot; landed a C&D handicap on Good Friday in impressive fashion and she followed that with a near miss in a Listed event at Chelmsford last month; creeping up the weights but doubt she's reached her ceiling just yet; one for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Cloud Cover

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Soundly beaten on both turf starts but those were very early in her career in 2023; this 5yo has a progressive profile and made it three wins from her last four starts when comfortably landing a Listed contest at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on July 1; in the mix if the return to turf isn't an issue.

9/1

3

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud Cover

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

1-2 here, finishing a close second in the 2024 running on return from break; in fine form in midwinter, winning a Deauville Listed race then a Newcastle handicap in great style, and can be forgiven a lesser effort there since on first run since wind surgery; regular hood left off; respected.

5/1

10th

1

(8)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cloud Cover

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Useful mare whose record of 7-15 on AW includes wins in this race 12 months ago and Listed/handicap events at Deauville/Newcastle this winter; had wind surgery since last run; respected.

Evs

14/1

Form: 0-2487 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Beaten 2l into seventh in the International Stakes at Ascot four weeks ago (off this mark); while that wasn't a vintage renewal of that prestigious 7f handicap, the form is already working out well and he's one to take seriously; promise in one run on Tapeta last year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

18

(22)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Hickory

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

8yo who has been in career-best form this year and posted course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) last month; got going too late once in the clear over 7f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago, when appearing to still be in good form, and he's high on the list now back up to 1m.

11/1

10th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jamie Osborne

Better than ever aged eight and recent form features two course wins over 1m, taking Ascot record to 4-13; may ideally need that trip now and it was soft ground when he finished second in this contest 12 months ago.

14/1

1st

7

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won on this card 12 months ago and he was winning here for the third time when scoring over C&D (good to firm) in July; ran pretty well in fifth at Newmarket three weeks ago and could play a leading role back here.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 231240 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Smart operator on AW, winning the Lincoln Trial in March and then collared late in the 1m handicap here on Good Friday; down the field in two Ascot runs since, latterly the Royal Hunt Cup; still feasibly treated on this surface and he's a key player despite top weight.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart performer on AW, winning this race in 2024 and third 12 months ago; cheekpieces have given him a lift of late, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton ten days ago; still on a handy mark and he is sure to be popular.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Goes well fresh and should cope if it gets tactical given all three of his C&D wins were achieved in single-figure fields; pushing two years since he last got his head in front but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when fifth over track and trip last time; of significant interest.

7/2

1

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Record of 4-13 on AW and 3-4 at Kempton; below par returned to this sphere ten weeks ago and losing run is mounting up but a revival would put him in the picture; 1lb below last winning mark.

14/1

20/1

Form: 856652 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had a blank season since 2020 but he's 0-7 so far this year; latest second at Haydock was more like it but this is a warmer race and he's been nudged back up 2lb for his troubles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

Form: -71021 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Not sure what went wrong at Kempton in May but that run aside he's been firmly on the up this year; still has some handicapping scope up 3lb for last time but this is a stronger race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.

4/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Akkadian Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.

11/2

10/1

Form: 631731 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Making good progress in 7f handicaps this year, beating 18 rivals at York in May and then picking up best to win at Haydock 12 days ago (Boardman second); this is tougher but on the up; well held in one AW run but it was after six months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Leicester

Burdett

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

No margin for error off this mark but it was a Class 2 in which he wasn't beaten far at Doncaster a month ago (7f, soft); enters the reckoning.

7/1

6th

9

(7)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

Burdett

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Finished last at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time but pulled hard off a slow pace; this hold-up horse was progressive previously and has won this year at York (7f, good to soft) and Haydock (7f, good to firm); each-way possible.

14/1

12th

9

(11)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Burdett

8st 3lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Jack Channon

Making good progress in 7f handicaps this year, beating 18 rivals at York in May and then picking up best to win at Haydock 12 days ago (Boardman second); this is tougher but on the up; well held in one AW run but it was after six months off.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.00
Straight Forecast £95.69
Tricast £358.00
Trifecta £493.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodi Lion

RP RATINGS:

Jumby

The Times:

Ten Pounds

D Express:

Akkadian Thunder

TOPSPEED:

Hickory

Daily Mirror:

Cloud Cover

Daily Record:

Ten Pounds

The Star:

Akkadian Thunder

POSTDATA:

Kodi Lion

NEWMARKET:

Kodi Lion

The Sun:

Kodi Lion

Telegraph:

Jumby

Daily Mail:

Jumby

The Guardian:

Hickory