October 25 / 15.26 Newbury

15.26

Heavy

West Berkshire Racing Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £12150
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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West Berkshire Racing Club Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 145235 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Appears to handle heavy ground; has form figures of 145235 since wearing cheekpieces, the win registered off just 1lb lower at Doncaster (6f) in March; shouldn't be far away.
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2nd

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

2-2 this year, winning 6f handicaps at Chelmsford in January and at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; 6lb rise for latest success takes him to a career-high mark but he is well drawn and should give it another good go.

6/1

1st

5

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Running in this race for the third time, having finished second in 2024 and fourth last year; those runs were after a break but he has the benefit of a run this time around, winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford five weeks ago; still on a feasible mark and he is a key player for a stable going well.

3/1

1st

5

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner who is 3lb lower than when last successful; second of nine at Lingfield (5f, AW) in September but he was below his best on turf on his next three outings; returns from a 97-day absence but he's of interest back on the AW.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 732946 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate over the last three years and now goes back up in class; however, went close over C&D (soft) four starts ago and that effort gives cause for optimism.
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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

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 301901 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has to overcome a career-high mark but won on heavy ground at Leicester (5f) most recently and can't be left out of calculations; effective over 6f; also declared 4:55 Doncaster.
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

3rd

7

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.

13/2

8/1

Form: 6-1618 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Possibly needed his recent Ascot run when back from a break; has bits of respectable turf form but is still seeking first win in this sphere (2-2 on AW); also declared 4:25 Doncaster.
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18th

5

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cajetan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).

10/1

4th

10

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cajetan

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Cajetan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.

9/1

Form: 356122 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown career-best form since dropped back to 6f, winning at Salisbury (good to soft) then runner-up twice on heavy ground; brings solid claims to this higher grade.
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2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Land Of Magic

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off.

11/1

5th

6

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Her four wins have included one over this C&D (good to soft) and she's now 1lb below the most recent of those successes; left the impression her first start for 192 days was needed when weakening at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago and she should appreciate this drop in grade; contender.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: 991325 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Last three attempts at 6f comprise an AW win and two placed efforts; respectable fifth over 7f on soft ground at Doncaster most recently; possibilities back down in trip.
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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

5/2

Form: 403121 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In-form 3yo colt whose solid second in the Ayr Silver Cup is flanked by 6f wins at Doncaster (soft) and Wolverhampton (AW); raised only a further 2lb and should remain competitive.
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5th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Steadily progressive over 6f, mostly in handicaps prior to showing bigger things this season by bagging Listed honours at Doncaster (good to soft) and finishing a good second in Group 3 at Newmarket (good); at the top of his form and may rate higher still; in the mix.

9/1

2nd

1

(12)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Aramram

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Steadily progressive, mostly in handicaps, throughout his career; won by 1l going away from Jasour in Listed event at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on seasonal debut, looking better than ever and taking record to 6-23; solid second in both C&D starts; enters calculations upped further in grade.

11/2

1st

4

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Notably tough and consistent in handicaps, posting another personal best when winning narrowly at Ascot (6f, soft) last October; this Listed event requires another step up the ladder but he always gives his all and it's not out of the question.

10/1

Form: 268058

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ex-German 5yo who is 0-12 and inconsistent in Britain; best efforts this year at Chester; finished last at Haydock most recently; not guaranteed to give his running.
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4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Way To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

He's won just once since making his British debut in October 2023; however, that came this January (7f, AW) and a slow start proved costly when back at 6f at Southwell last Thursday; effective on turf and might not be far away now back up in trip.

12/1

8th

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Way To Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m win in January and back to his recent best when a close third at Lingfield last week; runs off the same mark today but he would be more appealing over an extra furlong.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.00
Straight Forecast £41.26
Tricast £245.69
Trifecta £269.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Land Of Magic

RP RATINGS:

Aramram

POSTDATA:

Knebworth

LAMBOURN:

Sergeant Pep

D Express:

Thunder Blue

NEWMARKET:

Way To Dubai

TOPSPEED:

Land Of Magic

The Guardian:

Land Of Magic

Daily Mirror:

Land Of Magic

The Star:

Land Of Magic

The Sun:

Aramram

Daily Record:

Aramram

Daily Mail:

Sergeant Pep

The Times:

Knebworth

Telegraph:

Knebworth