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William Hill Bet Boost Racing League R5 (Handicap) (For horses registered to Racing League)

  • Prize money: £27000
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Bet Boost Racing League R5 (Handicap) (For horses registered to Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
12 (7)
Mattice

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 001462

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Divided subsequent big-race winners at York last May but didn't progress; won at Redcar in June and best effort since was back at York last time; drop to bare 5f is not certain to suit.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -40163 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner in the winter who scored over 5f at Goodwood in May; ran well back at that venue last week (will be 1lb higher in future) and interesting to see if that can be built on back on a flatter track.
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25th

23

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Kape Moss

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Has had a say in 6f Listed races on last two starts (good to soft/good to firm) but now 15lb higher than her latest handicap defeat, at Epsom in April, which surely puts the brakes on in this company.

25/1

2nd

4

(8)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Kape Moss

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

4yo who has been progressive this year and ran a cracker when fourth in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; effective on fast ground in the past and could be thereabouts.

13/2

4th

6

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Newmarket

Kape Moss

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

In good form in 5f handicaps at Southwell (AW; won) and Epsom (close third) this season, while shaping as if this return to 6f will suit; however, has the worst chance at the weights in this higher grade.

40/1

3rd
13 (1)
Albegone

20/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 235937 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Triple 5f winner (good and softer) but form since has an uneven look to it; respectable effort at York on penultimate start (ahead of Mejthaam) but didn't match it last time; may find a one or two of these too good.
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6th

4

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Albegone

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Latest C&D second on good to firm shows he's in reasonable form; ought to be in the mix again at a course which suits (four wins) but all nine career successes have come on good or softer.

9/2

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Albegone

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has won twice on good ground but other seven wins have been on good to soft/soft; had his ground when third at Nottingham two runs back, and not beaten far when seventh at Thirsk last week (5f, good); on a good mark but needs rain not sun.

5/1

7th

9

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Albegone

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Arrives in good nick without winning this season, third of six in 5f Nottingham handicap five days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.

8/1

16/1

Form: 2-2090 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinter in younger days but has slipped in the weights and had plenty of chances since his last win in 2018; stepped up on reappearance form last time but more needed.
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3rd

7

(7)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Marnie James

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

bumped start, in rear, soon pushed along, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

20/1

7th

13

(4)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Marnie James

8st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Scott Dixon

midfield, switched left and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

25/1

Form: 327112 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Turf/triple AW winner who is closely matched with Swayze (below par at Goodwood since) on their form at Haydock early last month; this reliable yardstick should give it his best shot.
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4th

4

(5)

25th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Henry Cotton

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, pushed along 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong

13/2

5th

4

(3)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:40 Doncaster

Sir Henry Cotton

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, rallied final 110yds

8/1

Form: 502322 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner who has been running well since landing first success on grass; 1lb higher than when second to Only Spoofing at Musselburgh six days ago and looks sure to go well.
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8th

14

(10)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Thin Blue Line

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Keith Dalgleish

Course winner who won at Musselburgh (5f) in April and went close at Hamilton next time; however, his subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch and he has to raise his game.

20/1

13th

9

(8)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Thin Blue Line

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

Ran on well to beat Abduction in a big-field 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; three creditable efforts have followed and the return to 6f won't hurt; should have a big run in him.

12/1

13th

18

(3)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Epsom

The Thin Blue Line

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, switched right soon after start

25/1

7th
7 (13)
Lihou

9/1

Form: 844174 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Reliable yardstick who posted another solid effort at Goodwood last week; visor worn for last five starts is replaced by first-time blinkers and he's another to consider in an open event.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

12/1

Form: 8-0205 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
AW winner whose form has been patchy since notching first turf success almost a year ago; better than bare facts of last run (slowly away, met trouble) and has claims for yard enjoying decent season.
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10th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Ascot

Mejthaam

9st 12lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced freely, in touch with leaders up the centre, groups merged halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

17th

17

(18)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Mejthaam

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Nigel Tinkler

bumped rival start, alone against near rail, hung left from over 2f out, never on terms

25/1

8th

8

(6)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:40 Doncaster

Mejthaam

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden on far side of group over 1f out, not pace to challenge

12/1

Form: 404004 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Smart juvenile; hasn't won since 2019 and, although he has slipped to a handy mark, he'll need to step up on latest effort (slowly away, pulled hard) if he's to break the losing run.
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8th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower.

25/1

2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

Form: -72716 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his nine starts, including on soft ground at Haydock on penultimate start; however, wasn't at his best at Goodwood a week ago and needs to step up from that if he's to figure.
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4th

12

(12)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Ascot

Swayze

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Impressive at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in May but hasn't repeated the form, fifth of 13 in a Racing League event at Newcastle nine days ago; a few others appeal more.

14/1

5th

11

(13)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Swayze

8st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 022711 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
In good form and broke losing run of nearly two years at Windsor last month; followed up with career-best effort over same C&D last week (despite flashing tail); bigger-field scenario should suit and he looks sure to go well from same mark (will be 7lb higher in future).
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1st

7

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Runner-up for the third time in five starts since joining John Butler when best of the rest behind the well-treated Ancient State (won next time) in 16-runner race over C&D (good) 29 days ago; same mark today.

13/2

2nd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Four runs for John Butler, running well in three Class 5s but below par in a Class 3 in May; goes well at the Newmarket tracks and he holds each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 370853 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf/AW winner and a reliable sort who ran well after going off quickly under his 5lb apprentice at Goodwood last week; Paul Hanagan takes over; should go well.
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1st

7

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Confirmed trailblazer who has won 13 races in his career (six on AW), but has finished out of the frame in all six starts over C&D; blinkers go on for the first time on his 86th start; others preferred.

11/1

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

One of the faster sprinters in training and he belatedly got off the mark for the year with a front-running win at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

Trailblazing sprinter who got no peace up front when beaten favourite in a Racing League handicap last time; ran a stormer the time before at Haydock and should give it a good shot from stall 3; has form here.

2/1

Form: 30-105 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful turf (soft) and dual AW winner; tends to run the odd poor race and, although stepping up on previous effort last time after a short break, might find one or two too strong.
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2nd

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Faustus

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Trailblazer who is not the force he once was, but was runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month; should give his supporters a run for their money but vulnerable to a late closer.

7/2

6th

8

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Faustus

9st 3lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Twice a winner over C&D, including the corresponding event 12 months ago when rated 11lb higher; back to form when second at Windsor ten days ago, failing to hold the late thrust of Just Jump; his supporters should get a run for their money but he could just prove vulnerable late on.

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Faustus

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Returned to form when third off 5lb higher at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in May; this 8yo has finished soundly beaten on both starts since but has been without cheekpieces, which return today and could be key.

9/1

Non-runners

Faustus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £93.00
Straight Forecast £78.93
Tricast £1555.16
Trifecta £984.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Bloom

TOPSPEED:

Albegone

POSTDATA:

Lihou

LAMBOURN:

Swayze

Daily Record:

Mattice

The Guardian:

Sir Henry Cotton

The Star:

The Thin Blue Line

The Sun:

Night On Earth

The Times:

Alligator Alley

Daily Mail:

Albegone

RP Ratings:

Spring Bloom

NEWMARKET:

Spring Bloom

Telegraph:

Spring Bloom

Daily Mirror:

Spring Bloom

Daily Express:

Lihou