September 15 / 20.15 Newcastle (AW)

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William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Racing League R41 (Handicap) (For horses Reg’ To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Racing League R41 (Handicap) (For horses Reg’ To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 535121 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Slow start to this season but a switch of stable has seen him rediscover his enthusiasm, winning at Brighton and Doncaster either side of a close second at Yarmouth; escapes a penalty for the latter success and he has run well on Tapeta in the past; one to consider.
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6th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Temple Bruer

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy

Career win number ten at Yarmouth last month (6f, good) and the first-time visor tried there was replaced by cheekpieces when fourth at Bath; with the visor back on he's entitled to have some say.

10/1

1

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:30 Bath

Temple Bruer

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mike Murphy

All of his turf wins have been on good or quicker and he secured his tenth career success when scoring at Yarmouth (6f) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off 4lb higher and he's a big player again if he gets a good tow into this race; visor worn last time is removed and cheekpieces return.

7/2

3

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Temple Bruer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Won off way higher marks in the past and ran respectably to be third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last time; first-time visor joins his regular tongue-tie (usually wears cheekpieces) and he's down to a career-low mark; has run well here before and he's respected.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-7534 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins (7f) last season and he ran well in two Racing League handicaps (7f) last month; needs to pull out more to defy this mark but dropping in trip looks a possible source of improvement.
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4th

4

(4)

30th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Ascot

Honky Tonk Man

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

slowly into stride, in rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

2nd

5

(12)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Honky Tonk Man

9st 8lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

awkward start and bumped start, midfield, edged left and bumped rival 4f out, steady headway when pushed along over 2f out, bumped and unbalanced when hampered rivals 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, just held

6/1

4th

6

(4)

25th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Honky Tonk Man

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

prominent, pushed along and headway to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed and weakened towards finish

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 23161 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who took a good step forward when winning a Racing League event at Windsor two weeks ago (first run after wind surgery); showed a fine attitude on that occasion and the runner-up has done her bit for the form since; 4lb higher today and untested on Tapeta but he still has untapped potential.
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13th

16

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights.

16/1

3rd

13

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; underlined how well he operates on Town Moor with a good third of 22 in the Spring Mile (good to soft) on reappearance in March; claims if he can reproduce that sort of form at Chester (first visit).

16/1

3rd

16

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Lir Speciale

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double that took his overall record at Doncaster to 3-3; acts on any going and has been very competitive (223) in 1m races on turf; respected kept to this track.

9/1

12/1

Form: -10101 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
He has made good strides this year, winning 6f AW handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield and making the breakthrough on turf at Bath nine weeks ago; still not filly exposed and he is one to consider on this return to AW.
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9th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Watchya

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Baker

Prominent racer; ran well for second at Epsom in July (6f, good to soft); less convincing in his three starts since, albeit latest run on heavy is easy to excuse; risky but not impossible that this first taste of a Class 5 handicap will prompt a revival.

16/1

9th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Goodwood

Watchya

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Prominent racer; ran well for second at Epsom in July (6f, good to soft); less convincing in his two starts since and plenty to prove on this ground; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

8th

2

(4)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Watchya

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Made a bold bid when runner-up off a reduced mark at Epsom (6f, good to soft) last month but he failed to beat a rival in a big field at Windsor (behind Supreme King) last time; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago.

12/1

Form: -60044 CD BF

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
The winner of two Racing League events over C&D in 2021; two solid runs in Class 2 handicaps when last seen in June; 82-day absence to deal with but his record at this track suggests he is likely to make another bold bid.
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7th

10

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten behind Dark Thirty and others at York (6f, good) last time but his high draw proved to be a negative; won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he could bounce back today and be involved.

9/1

10th

17

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with close third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month then snapped a losing run when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm); there's still mileage in his mark judged on old form (including two C&D wins); chance.

14/1

1st

12

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Strike Red

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On lengthy losing but he's a smart handicapper on his day and he returned from five months off with a good third at Newcastle (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he remains well treated on his second in the Stewards' Cup last August; interesting contender.

6/1

Form: 211734 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back in the groove now and he hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green since his Ayr win (third of the summer) last month; place claims if getting a smooth run through.
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No Results Found

Form: 295751 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has some strong AW form to his name and he got back on track when winning a 6f handicap at Windsor 19 days ago; returning to this surface can help and a 4lb rise might not prove beyond him; stall 1 probably not ideal but he's hard to rule out.
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8th

6

(11)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tommy De Vito

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Charles Hills

slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and raced wide 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

12/1

7th

3

(1)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tommy De Vito

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charles Hills

slowly away, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

20/1

Form: 004010 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had a purple patch on AW in late 2021; returned to winning ways with a narrow success at Haydock in July but he ran poorly at York one week later; off for eight weeks since and others look safer this time.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

33/1

Form: 5-2415

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7.5f maiden at Beverley in July, his sixth start; not at his best in a Ripon handicap last month and others hold much more obvious claims.
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1st

1

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Panama City

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Only turf success was in a maiden over 7.5f here in July 2022 (good); fair efforts when placed on last two starts, latest over C&D (good); a possible.

7/2

7

(8)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Panama City

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Multiple AW scorer whose sole win from 23 turf starts came at this venue in 2022; creditable effort from her lower turf rating at Ripon last week and claims from same mark.

4/1

7

(8)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Panama City

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Multiple AW scorer whose sole win from 23 turf starts came at this venue in 2022; creditable effort from her lower turf rating at Ripon last week and claims from same mark.

4/1

Form: 316145 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has been as good as ever this season, winning at Ascot (6f, good) in May and at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June, but his form has cooled in last two starts; needs to step up again if he is to gain a first AW win.
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2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Mister Bluebird

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on).

10/1

14/1

Form: 110335 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive 6f handicaps in the spring (good to firm/good) and he has remained competitive more recently, recording a career-best RPR at Windsor last month; has won on Tapeta and he has place claims once more.
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1st

1

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

18/1

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12th
2 (14)
Badri

5/1

Form: 582121 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Reinvigorated by the return to AW, winning 6f handicaps at Southwell and this course either side of a good second to a sharp improver; 8lb higher mark to deal with today but he was impressive here three weeks ago and features prominently on the shortlist.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Went down by only a neck over C&D off 1lb higher in January but his two efforts since have been no more than respectable.

8/1

12/1

Form: 130643 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss when trained by Kevin Ryan but he is capable of very useful form on his day; good run at Windsor (second start for new yard) two weeks ago when a close third behind Lir Speciale; 1lb higher now and has to prove himself on AW.
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13th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Seven Brothers

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to March 2022; however, having dropped down the weights he's been in good form of late and was second off this mark at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; could be thereabouts.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Seven Brothers

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Operating off a much-reduced mark and there have been more promising signs from him the last twice; drops back in grade today and has C&D form; interesting.

3/1

2nd

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Seven Brothers

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Operating off a much-reduced mark and there have been more promising signs from him the last twice; drops back in grade today and has C&D form; interesting.

3/1

25/1

Form: 009424 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Back to a good mark again now and he wasn't disgraced at Epsom on his stable debut 16 days ago; more will be needed to come out on top today.
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14th

10

(7)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Boogie Time

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, led, headed but pressed leader after 2f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly from over 1f out

25/1

4th

2

(7)

30th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:50 Epsom

Boogie Time

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield, ridden and outpaced from 2f out, kept on final 110yds, went fourth final strides

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.20
Straight Forecast £40.56
Tricast £138.88
Trifecta £397.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Badri

SPOTLIGHT:

Lir Speciale

The Times:

Strike Red

The Star:

Watchya

NEWMARKET:

Sterling Knight

The Sun:

Honky Tonk Man

LAMBOURN:

Tommy De Vito

RP Ratings:

Lir Speciale

The Guardian:

Strike Red

POSTDATA:

Badri

Telegraph:

Badri

Daily Mail:

Badri

Daily Express:

Badri

Daily Mirror:

Badri

Daily Record:

Badri