August 31 / 20.15 Newcastle (AW)

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William Hill Pick Your Places Racing League Race 27 Handicap (Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Pick Your Places Racing League Race 27 Handicap (Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 324467 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins last August/September, the latest off today's mark; in form earlier in the season but he's cooled more recently; stable form is an obvious positive tonight.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins from ten starts over C&D include a success in April off 3lb lower; didn't look in a great mood at Ascot last time but he still ran well to finish fairly close fourth; not ruled out.

8/1

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Five-time turf winner who matched that tally on the AW when landing Kempton handicap (1m) in April; never a threat over that C&D last Thursday and it's been a while since he won off a mark this high.

6/1

7th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over C&D in April and he went close on Polytrack and turf in his next two starts; didn't really fire at Newmarket (1m, good) last time but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can get back near best.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: /15000

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won two (5.5f and AW 7f) of his three starts for Joseph O'Brien, the second win coming in February after a 469-day absence; the handicapper has been in command since joining current stable but cheekpieces and a return to AW could give him a lift.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

5th

17

(13)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Cork

Tosen Wish

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

soon prominent, lost position when outpaced over 1f out, soon bit short of room and slightly hampered, kept on towards finish

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 1/2-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who ran well when third of nine on stable debut at Newcastle 19 days ago (7f, good; behind Master Richard), first outing for 549 days; slightly disconcerting that he hung so sharply to his right from 1f out on that occasion but he still has potential and the return to 1m shouldn't be an issue.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Parlando

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Had gone badly off the boil but back in a Class 4 he came from behind to score narrowly at Chester (extended 1m2f); if he's turned a corner then likely to have some say off 3lb higher.

13/2

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Parlando

9st 3lb

T: Ian Williams

14/1

1st

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:58 Chester

Parlando

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Capable handicapper off this mark but has gone badly off the boil in last three races, admittedly in higher grades; still has a bit to prove now and failed to fire on his previous visit here.

10/1

4th
5 (6)

16/1

Form: 631117 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a turf hat-trick (1m-1m1f) in May/June; came up shy over 1m2f at Windsor two weeks ago but the return to 1m should suit; not much room for error off this mark and there is other early pace in the field.
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8/1

Form: 676423 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-6 this year but not far short of his best when fitted with cheekpieces the last twice; has the ability to feature once again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Arthurs Realm

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gihan Arnolda

Well handicapped on even last year's best form for Ed Dunlop; 25-1 and shaped with more promise than the distance beaten suggests at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June; back to a more suitable trip today and he's an intriguing contender.

10/1

5th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Arthurs Realm

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gihan Arnolda

Quite smart at his best for Ed Dunlop and he goes well on slow ground; however, essentially regressive in 2025 and new trainer has to turn him around.

25/1

7th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arthurs Realm

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time.

25/1

6th
11 (12)
Hartswood

11/2

Form: 5-1423 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to win a 1m handicap at Thirsk in May; three sound runs in defeat since, including in a Racing League handicap three weeks ago, and another big run looks likely from this C&D winner.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Hartswood

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later.

25/1

11

(14)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Hartswood

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously.

12/1

1st

2

(18)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Hartswood

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

Form: 9-1020 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Yet to run a poor race on AW, winning twice from four attempts (once here over 7f); good second at Newmarket this month but he was well beaten in a hot race at York last week (too free in first-time cheekpieces, which are left off today); eased in grade but a career best is still required.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner; still 10lb higher than when winning over C&D in July last year, but has been beaten less than a length off similar marks in each of his last four starts; faces other speed influences but still respected on first start back with his former trainer.

8/1

3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Noel Wilson

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

12/1

Form: 240726 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well backed at Chelmsford last week (7f) but he didn't see it out having had a good position 2f out; danger to all if reproducing this season's best.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

Form: 673167 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Left Mick Appleby for £7,000 after winning Beverley seller last month and wasn't beaten far in Yarmouth handicap (1m) next time; below par last time, though, and this race looks too competitive.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

12/1

Form: 3-7110 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW at Dundalk when trained in Ireland, winning three times (1m-10.5f); made a winning stable debut (first turf win) when too good for 11 rivals at Doncaster last month (1m, good to firm; Class 5) but ran poorly at Yarmouth five weeks ago; could kick on again returned to AW.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(9)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

towards rear

11/4

1st

1

(6)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Three-time Dundalk winner who left behind a couple of below-par efforts back to Polytrack over C&D last week, when losing out on the nod from a wide stall; another furlong is perhaps optimal but a strongly run race over this trip is fine.

5/1

2nd

5

(11)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Good record on AW at Dundalk when trained in Ireland; made successful stable debut at Doncaster but below that level since; this would be easier than of late but he's drawn wide and others appeal more.

16/1

16/1

Form: -60106 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran to form just once for his former stable but it resulted in an easy win over 1m on the Tapeta at Southwell; well beaten on turf twice since; it's possible the return to AW will help on his stable debut (same owner) but there are risks attached.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

12/1

Form: 231213 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In good form at a lower level this summer, winning at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) and Hamilton (extended 1m, heavy) before a solid third upped to Class 3 company 17 days ago (1m1f, soft); 0-14 on AW but fully effective on the surface.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

9/1

Form: 320022 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Finished second over 7f in a Racing League event at Chepstow three weeks ago and also runner-up at Roscommon last week; should make another bold bid in current form.
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3rd

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Loingseoir

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.90
Straight Forecast £20.68
Tricast £155.66
Trifecta £183.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Parlando

SPOTLIGHT:

Hartswood

POSTDATA:

Arthur's Realm

TOPSPEED:

Tosen Wish

LAMBOURN:

Helm Rock

The Guardian:

Parlando

D Express:

Parlando

Daily Mirror:

Parlando

The Star:

Parlando

Daily Record:

Parlando

NEWMARKET:

Arthur's Realm

The Times:

Arthur's Realm

RP RATINGS:

Hartswood

Daily Mail:

Hartswood

The Sun:

Hartswood