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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3rd

5

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

The Bell Conductor

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran; goes well on soft ground and ran a fine race when second to Trilby (2lb worse off for 0.5l) at Haydock last time (5f, soft; tongue-tie tried); tongue-tie retained and sound each-way chance.

6/1

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

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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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

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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10th

11

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Muker

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; won two handicaps last season and he is 10lb lower than for the last of them; not beaten far at Nottingham eight days ago and he's likely to pop up soon.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Muker

9st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, the latest last July when 10lb higher; a market check is advised but this 8yo has been well beaten on his last three starts and needs to turn things around.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Muker

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, including this race on good to firm off 7lb higher in 2024 (sixth last year); quiet in three runs this season but worth a look in the betting given his previous in this contest.

25/1

+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