September 05 / 19.10 Newbury

19.10

Good To Firm

BetVictor Handicap

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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BetVictor Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 004905 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins at 6f; 0-14 on turf and he hasn't been in the best of form of late, even allowing for the 7f trip, but he did some good late work over C&D (good to soft) in April and is now 8lb lower; interesting on that.
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16th

12

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Just 3-26 on turf but this C&D does work well for him and he gained a deserved first win on the track when just fending off Uncle Don (good to firm) in May; has had going (good to soft) and trip (5f) excuses since but this company could be overwhelming.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Justcallmepete

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2025 with three consecutive 6f AW wins and was successful twice on turf in the spring (5.7f/6f); does not have much margin for error off current mark, though, and this 63rd career start is his first over 5f.

11/2

5th

2

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Justcallmepete

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner; five wins since joining Tony Carroll, including turf handicaps in two of his last three starts; should give his running once again but may prove vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 095873 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Versatile regarding the going; has ground to make up on Regal Envoy on their recent Windsor run (6f) but has since run well at Epsom (7f) and he's well treated on his 6f form last summer; on the premises.
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11th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Capotes Dream

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Tom Ward

Dry since a C&D win in 2023 and has looked on the downgrade in recent times; goes back to cheekpieces from blinkers, minus the tongue-tie again, after four months off; outsider.

50/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 715432

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 7f Brighton handicap but better form in two recent 6f handicaps (both on good), latterly when a close second to an unexposed Varian 3yo at Nottingham in August; should be in the thick of it.
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6th

5

(12)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Arnaz

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Had been expensive to follow but he ended a losing run at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago when more positive tactics were deployed; unpenalised when bolting up back at Chepstow on Tuesday and he is effectively 11lb higher today; slower ground shouldn't be an issue but this will require a good deal more.

3/1

1st

8

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Arnaz

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Pulled hard on his first two runs back from wind surgery (7f) and was much happier being allowed to stride on when easily winning an apprentice handicap over C&D last Sunday; no penalty and he can only look well treated now back in the groove.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Arnaz

9st 6lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has won only once, over 7f, during 25-race career; does have form at 6f but hasn't offered much in two runs after wind surgery.

10/1

10/1

Form: 377774

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Chops and changes between distances and his one 6f turf run this year wasn't his best effort (possibly unsuited by soft ground); an earlier run at the trip on the AW was better so not entirely ruled out.
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8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pulled up over 3f out

9/2

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and lost many lengths start, always behind

9/2

7/1

Form: 398425 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had to take a 10lb rise on the chin following wide-margin win at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in May and comes here in good form as he couldn't get a run when it was needed at Brighton last month and was best in his group at Ripon (6f, good) since; looks set for a good run.
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6th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Supreme King

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Likeably consistent this season and last week's fifth at Chester was no backward step, as he was close up despite being dropped in from a bad draw; usually ridden handier; never won off a mark this high but respected; goes on all ground.

4/1

5th

14

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Supreme King

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Series of good runs this year, most recently a dominant success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; that wasn't far off his very best and he's one to consider up 4lb.

8/1

1st

7

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Won a Class 5 over C&D (soft) in June and followed that with three runner-up finishes; beaten favourite at Goodwood a fortnight ago but he was racing away from the main action and shaped as though still in top form; Oisin Murphy retains the ride; solid claims.

11/4

Form: 5-0728 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All three wins at 6f (soft and good); returned to best form on third start for this yard when touched off at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) in June, but he didn't repeat it at Nottingham in July; rain welcomed.
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7th

12

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Vince Lombardi

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

First three wins were on turf but last three have come on Tapeta; only 1lb higher than for his Wolverhampton win in January but that was a Class 5 and he finished out the back in his final run during the winter; now goes back up in grade and he has work to do after 189 days off.

25/1

10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

25/1

Form: -00007

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
AW winner at about 7f in France as 2yo and also had form over an extended 6f; not yet found a way in Britain but he's dropped 20lb in five 7f runs and has been running as if worth a go over a bare 6f.
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2nd

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Patrick Morris

On a long losing run but he signalled he is ready to strike again when an unlucky-in-running third of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap a week ago, twice hampered in the straight; big shout off an unchanged mark.

11/4

3rd

6

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Just 2-43 with his sole success in Britain coming over 9.4f here; has finished runner-up in five of his seven starts over C&D and is lower in the weights than for all of them; capable of making some sort of impact.

6/1

7th

1

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Doesn't always appear the most resolute in a finish but he is regularly placed and conditions hold no terrors; each-way claims once more.

3/1

25/1

Form: 596560 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had form in better races than this in France but it's been a slog in Britain and he's often slowly away; however, he did well to get as close as he did over C&D (good to firm) in June and he'll be suited by the return to 6f; interesting to see if adding a visor helps.
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6

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Haziym

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-24 in Britain; now 5lb lower than when finishing well for third at Kempton (6f) in December but this year's form has been disappointing; others are much less risky.

9/1

11th

8

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Haziym

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-23 in Britain; perked up with a close third over C&D (20-1) in December but he's struggled in last two runs and others carry fewer risks.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Haziym

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow-starter who is 0-22 in Britain; he has the ability to feature off his lowly mark but others carry fewer risks.

14/1

33/1

Form: 02-008

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has finished out the back in three runs for this yard, at 7f and 6f; others higher up the list again.
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8th

1

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Shabab

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Currently 1-33 and the fact he's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter ten times tells its own story; will again be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago though.

5/2

Non-runners

Regal Envoy, Bright, Miss Stormy Night

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.80
Straight Forecast £37.46
Tricast £114.85
Trifecta £144.80

Selections

The Times:

Arnaz

SPOTLIGHT:

Bright

LAMBOURN:

Miss Stormy Night

TOPSPEED:

Capote's Dream

RP RATINGS:

Supreme King

D Express:

Vince Lombardi

Daily Mirror:

Arnaz

The Sun:

Arnaz

The Star:

Arnaz

Daily Record:

Arnaz

Daily Mail:

Miss Stormy Night

Telegraph:

Bright

The Guardian:

Bright

POSTDATA:

Capote's Dream