September 15 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

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William Hill Extra Place Races Racing League R40 (Handicap) (For horses Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £13091.16
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Racing League R40 (Handicap) (For horses Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
1 (12)

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 810 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite for Ascot debut (6f, good to firm) in July but made no mistake at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month; out of his depth when last in the Group 2 Gimcrack at York 11 days later, but is back in calmer waters again and respected despite top weight.
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No Results Found

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 162610 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 6f on turf this year, the latest in a Nottingham nursery last month, but well held in the big sales race at the Ebor meeting (6f, good) nine days later; should find this easier and is a sister to a Fibresand winner, but is relatively exposed after nine outings.
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No Results Found

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2921 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of first three starts and improved for 6f when making a successful nursery debut at Carlisle eight days ago; 6lb higher but she is a sister to a Polytrack winner and is respected.
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5th

3

(6)

11th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Leicester

Cotai Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Bryan Smart

in touch with leaders on near side of group, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon no extra

10/1

2nd

3

(9)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

14:10 Nottingham

Cotai Pearl

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

sweating, took keen hold, prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

6/1

3rd

5

(5)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cotai Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

6/1

16/1

Form: 3564

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising debut but then twice well held; more like it when fourth of eight in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on nursery debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago, a performance that can be marked up given that he ran into traffic; shortlisted on AW debut.
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9th

6

(2)

3rd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:47 Windsor

Novaportian

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

midfield, niggled along early, pushed along over 3f out, soon outpaced and ridden, dropped to rear and weakened quickly over 1f out (jockey said gelding was never travelling)

9/1

4th

9

(14)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Novaportian

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

slowly away, headway and prominent after 2f, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

16/1

4th

1

(7)

25th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Ffos Las

Novaportian

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent, pushed along but not clear run from 3f out, waiting for room over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on and went fourth inside final 110yds

13/2

7/1

Form: 345012 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Looks better on AW than turf and appreciated the return to Tapeta when winning a 6f Wolverhampton nursery last month; up 6lb but probably put up an even better effort when beaten a neck at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; could go well again.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

Form: 156 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Winning debut at Thirsk (6f) in June but ran poorly at Chester the following month; ran better when sixth of 14 on nursery debut at York (7f, good) four weeks ago, but the way he kept on there didn't suggest dropping back in trip would be ideal; cheekpieces enlisted on AW debut.
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6

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Resumed winning ways on AW at Newcastle (5f; beating stablemate Herakles) in April; ran well from this revised mark at Pontefract (5f; third, reportedly bled from the nose) subsequently; trainer won this in 2021, 2022, and 2024, so he's one to have on the shortlist.

4/1

3rd

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Rock Of England

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Stepped up on his low-key reappearance when winning a 5f handicap at Newcastle 16 days ago; this demands more up 4lb and he wasn't at his best in one C&D run last summer.

11/4

1st

6

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rock Of England

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Should come on for last month's Southwell reappearance; returning to a stiff 5f no bad thing either and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the betting with Paul Midgley running three here.

10/1

14/1

Form: 533

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Steady progress in three starts on turf, finishing third of 11 in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Haydock (6f) 13 days ago having been off for three months and undergone wind surgery; still open to further improvement now making her handicap/AW debut.
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6th

6

(4)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Miller

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

Seven-race maiden; best form when finishing third on four occasions, including at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; however, she's not progressing and needs to raise her game in order to win.

10/1

3rd

7

(1)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

12:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Miller

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

prominent

12/1

5th

11

(2)

30th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Lady Miller

8st 13lb

J: George Rooke

T: Brian Meehan

in rear

12/1

14/1

Form: 613 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved from debut to land a Lingfield novice (6f, Polytrack) last month and a fair third of 12 at Haydock (6f) a fortnight ago, albeit beaten more than 6l behind a nice prospect; each-way claims on switch to a handicap.
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10th

12

(16)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Kitbag

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to hit top form in five runs for his current handler, sixth of ten in 6f Ayr handicap six days ago; slipping in the weights but more is still required.

14/1

Form: 443302

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Faced some stiff tasks after successful debut for Richard Hughes at Windsor (5f) in April, but resurgent when narrowly beaten on stable/nursery debut over the same C&D (good) a fortnight ago; just 1lb higher for AW debut but is more exposed than some and this is his first 6f run.
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7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and it's four years since his sole success in this sphere; not the percentage call in this first grass attempt since last August.

12/1

9/1

Form: 882113

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Progressive last month, winning 5f nurseries at Beverley and Carlisle before beaten less than a length into third at Windsor a fortnight ago; races off the same mark now switched to AW but her sire's record of 1-59 here in the past five years is a concern; still has stamina to prove.
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10th

11

(11)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gemcutter

8st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

ducked left start, always towards rear

9/1

3rd

7

(1)

1st Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Gemcutter

8st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went third final strides

9/2

1st

7

(4)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Carlisle

Gemcutter

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Brian Ellison

towards rear, pushed along and headway on outer 2f out, soon ridden, made challenge inside final furlong, ran on and led towards finish

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 635

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Shown promise in three turf starts including when fifth of 17 in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) last month; that is traditionally a warm race, but the form of this year's renewal is yet to be franked; makes handicap/AW debut.
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2nd

4

(7)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Yacowlef

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Won his novice here over 6f on good to soft; has returned this season in good heart with excellent efforts at Newmarket (6f, good; 7f; soft), and the form of his win there is already looking very solid; has a 6lb rise to deal with but very much going the right way.

9/2

1st

1

(9)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket

Yacowlef

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

6f winner as a 2yo and ran well over same trip in Class 2 handicap at the Craven meeting here (good) on reappearance; looks ready for another crack at 7f and commands respect back down in grade.

11/4

2nd

10

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Yacowlef

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Built upon the promise of his first three runs (on good/good to firm) when readily winning a Goodwood maiden (6f, good to soft) at 4-9 last October; fair fourth of eight on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, heavy) 13 days later and he may have more to offer this year; not discounted.

14/1

Form: 571 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Form of his second start can probably be ignored and he made no mistake when landing a Windsor novice (6f, good to soft) last month; still open to more improvement on handicap/AW debut and one to keep on side.
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5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

8th

1

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Magical Merlin

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

He finished second in three of his four starts in 2025, including on his seasonal return, but was still operating at a level below his old form; drops into 0-70 for the first time; not discounted.

6/1

Form: 662414 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed promise prior to winning 6f Chelmsford novice (Polytrack) last month, coming from behind after a slow start; held in Class 2 nursery at Goodwood since but interesting back on AW and this stiff 6f ought to suit.
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2nd

1

(5)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Chelmsford (AW)

Expeditious

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

pressed leader, ridden and led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Expeditious

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

awkward start, ridden early, midfield, headway to lead over 4f out, joined over 3f out, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost second and no extra inside final 110yds

6/1

10

(2)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Expeditious

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Showed promise prior to winning 6f Chelmsford novice (Polytrack) last month, coming from behind after a slow start; held in Class 2 nursery at Goodwood since but interesting back on AW and this stiff 6f ought to suit.

16/1

Non-runners

Yacowlef, Magical Merlin, Expeditious, Cuban Rock

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Payout
Exacta £27.40
Straight Forecast £24.37
Tricast £81.86
Trifecta £165.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Never Just A Dream

Telegraph:

Yacowlef

Daily Express:

Magical Merlin

POSTDATA:

Ignac Lamar

The Guardian:

Cotai Pearl

Daily Mirror:

Yacowlef

The Star:

Magical Merlin

Daily Record:

Ignac Lamar

RP Ratings:

Never Just A Dream

TOPSPEED:

Never Just A Dream

NEWMARKET:

Never Just A Dream

The Times:

Never Just A Dream

Daily Mail:

Never Just A Dream