September 15 / 20.45 Newcastle (AW)

20.45

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William Hill Pick Your Places Racing League R42 (Handicap) (For horses registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Pick Your Places Racing League R42 (Handicap) (For horses registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 05211- D

Last run: 260 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Revitalised by the move to Paul Midgley last winter, winning twice over this trip at Southwell (3-3 at that track); 7lb higher for this return to action but there could be further progress in him (very lightly raced for his age); Paul Mulrennan resumes his association with him; interesting, for all that stall 1 might not be optimal.
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2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Bell Conductor

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Well handicapped but hasn't obviously hinted as if likely to take advantage soon in his two outings this year, finishing last of six at Southwell last Saturday; visored first time.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 271605 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
The handicapper has looked in command since his Haydock win in July (5f, soft); slowly edging back down to that winning mark but this might prove too competitive.
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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

3rd
5 (10)
Faustus

7/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 0-1053 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in March; best effort since when going down narrowly in a three-way finish over C&D three weeks ago (behind Show Me Show Me), holding every chance; more will be needed to defy a 2lb rise.
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7th

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Faustus

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a fifth (in Class 3 company); has only run to form once this year, finishing third to Harry Brown at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; below par last time but if he is to revive it is likely to be under these conditions.

8/1

7th

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Faustus

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has won five times on turf but is not the force of old; has dropped a career-low mark but this race looks too competitive.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Faustus

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Front-runner with a C&D win on his record; 6lb lower than when seeing off seven rivals at Newbury last summer (5f, good to firm) but not easily recommended on 2026 evidence and he will find easier races to dominate than this.

13/2

Form: 003351 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in the weights when finishing off strongly to win a Racing League handicap over C&D three weeks ago; 3lb higher today but that shouldn't prevent another big run given what he has been capable of in the past.
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4th

7

(5)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

Form: 1-3618 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
6f winner here at two; game effort to make most over 6f at Windsor in July but he wasn't in the same form at Sandown four weeks ago (5f, good); not fully exposed but he will need a step forward.
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3rd

1

(5)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Neptunian

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

soon prominent, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra final 110yds, weakened towards finish

9/1

6

(6)

29th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:19 Salisbury

Neptunian

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

Lightly raced 3yo who returned to form with a fair fifth of 14 at Newcastle (5f, AW) a fortnight ago and he could have more to offer now back up in trip, having won over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) in July; a possible.

11/1

5th

4

(9)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neptunian

9st 8lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

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

14/1

Form: 000444 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run and often finds plenty of trouble before finishing his race off strongly; very different performance at Doncaster last week (6f), surging to the front 2f out but running on fumes in the final 100 yards; no doubt he has the ability to feature off this mark but he isn't one for those of a nervous disposition.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

25/1

Form: 209046 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably to be fourth of 12 at Doncaster (5f) last month but he failed to build on it at Sandown next time; had plenty of chances since his last win in 2018; others preferred.
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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

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 816575 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has lots of solid form this year but his only win came in a small field at Chester in June; conditions won't be an excuse but suspicion one or two might prove stronger.
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7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Latest run at Nottingham is easy to forgive (unsuitable ground) and he had recorded a career-best RPR when winning at Wolverhampton (5f) on his penultimate start; no issue with 6f but 5f is possibly his optimum.

20/1

7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

in rear, eased and pulled up over 4f out

20/1

7th

2

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:50 Nottingham

Navello

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

prominent

11/1

33/1

Form: 393018 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stayed on late to snatch a 5f handicap at Carlisle last month but he was easy to back and never threatened at Haydock 13 days ago; Andrew Mullen replaces a 7lb claimer today but others look more persuasive.
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1st

7

(2)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:03 Pontefract

Ginger Jam

8st 13lb

J: Sophie Clements

T: Nigel Tinkler

prominent, pushed along and edged left over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on, just prevailed

25/1

9th

12

(2)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ginger Jam

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Nigel Tinkler

stumbled start, towards rear, ridden and minor headway inside final furlong

33/1

8th

2

(10)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Haydock

Ginger Jam

9st 10lb

J: Sophie Clements

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield, up the centre, outpaced and pushed along before halfway, ridden 2f out, made no impression

10/1

12/1

Form: 401632 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
6f winner here in the winter and scored over 5f at Goodwood in May; good placed efforts on her last two starts, beaten a nose in a Racing League event six weeks ago, and no obvious reason why she won't make another bold bid.
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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

12/1

Form: 522087 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner, most recently off this mark in February; finished behind a couple of these here last time (well backed) but he should get a good pace to aim at and a revival wouldn't be a huge surprise.
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3rd

8

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Be Proud

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two

16/1

9th

8

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in.

13/2

11/2

Form: 198122 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins for this yard and he coped well with the drop to 5f at Ascot 12 days ago, simply unable to handle a smart performer on a going day; he should give it another good go back on AW (0-4 but twice a runner-up on Polytrack).
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13th
14 (7)
Elanora

7/1

Form: 703642 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but she has run some good races in defeat this year, most recently when second on the beach at Laytown last week (6f); likely to give her running and has place claims at least.
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8th

5

(1)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Elanora

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Unplaced favourite at this venue on final start last season, though not beaten far in seventh in that 23-runner contest; had had a recent AW outing.

8/1

6th

3

(11)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Elanora

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

midfield

14/1

7th

4

(10)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:10 Navan

Elanora

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

in touch with leaders up the centre, ridden over 1f out, no impression final 110yds

9/1

14th
9 (14)
Muker

10/1

Form: 406-36 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo for Phillip Makin but he found it tough going in his 3yo season; two promising efforts for current stable and a recent drop in the weights helps; one of two interesting contenders for Paul Midgley.
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17th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark.

20/1

17th

1

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Muker

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on.

20/1

8th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £174.90
Straight Forecast £140.49
Tricast £1228.70
Trifecta £1378.80

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Many A Star

NEWMARKET:

Faustus

RP Ratings:

Muker

SPOTLIGHT:

Show Me Show Me

TOPSPEED:

Marnie James

The Guardian:

The Bell Conductor

The Times:

Muker

Telegraph:

Faustus

Daily Mirror:

Faustus

Daily Mail:

Many A Star

Daily Express:

Many A Star

The Sun:

Many A Star

The Star:

Many A Star

Daily Record:

Show Me Show Me

POSTDATA:

Marnie James