September 15 / 20.15 Newcastle (AW)

20.15

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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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5th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Lir Speciale

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); better form in defeat this year, placed in good C&D handicaps (good ground) in consecutive days last month; has won on fast ground and his connections took this race in 2024; needs serious consideration.

6/1

4th

13

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Lir Speciale

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

There's a suspicion he might ideally need slow ground to produce his best form at 7f, especially here, but he began this season in good form (1m/7.5f, good to soft/good) and there was some mitigation when down the field at Newbury on penultimate start (1m, good; denied clear run); went close over C&D (good) on Friday; not ruled out.

10/1

2nd

2

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lir Speciale

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; started this season with good thirds at Doncaster (22-runner Spring Mile; good to soft) and Chester (7.6f, good) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Newbury last time; any easing of the ground would be in his favour; connections have tasted recent success in this.

11/1

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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1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

4th

13

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Strike Red

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has lost his form a bit in two starts since an April success and is far from certain to raise his game much, having been beaten in this race for the last three years (finishing positions 756).

16/1

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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6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, latest on AW in March (6f); fair running-on third over 5f here last time (good; Woohoo, who runs in the 2.30, was second); contender back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner; returned from a break with a solid fifth in 5f Hamilton handicap last month; this reliable sort is a player off a 2lb lower mark here with Eireann Cagney up.

4/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Mister Bluebird

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.

12/1

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

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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3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

13th

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

10st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Disappointing at Epsom a fortnight ago but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) last month and he has a very solid record at this track, featuring a C&D win and 2l fourth in this last year; could bounce back.

14/1

17th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Sterling Knight

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Versatile regarding ground and he was winning his 12th race when beating Jimmy Speaking and Final Night at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable win and he has the assistance of Ryan Moore but this demands more from him (has never won off a mark this high).

14/1

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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

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Badri

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives in fine form and bidding for a hat-trick following back-to-back 6f wins here, emphatically making all on latter occasion; has won over the minimum trip too so rates a big player under a 4lb penalty.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has performed well in both starts over C&D, including a game success 16 days ago (good); much more exposed than his rivals, but still high on list from 3lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Much the oldest contestant in this field, being a 9yo, and he's conceding weight all round; managed to defy top weight at Redcar on penultimate start but that was in a slightly lower grade.

7/1

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