August 01 / 18.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

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Tote.co.uk Kevin Blake ‘Ah Sure Look’ Racing League R9 Handicap (Trainers Reg’ To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Tote.co.uk Kevin Blake ‘Ah Sure Look’ Racing League R9 Handicap (Trainers Reg’ To Racing League)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2-7499 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran quite nicely at Royal Ascot on his stable debut (5f, good to firm) but he wasn't in the same form at Newmarket three weeks ago; down in class and has shown promise on AW; not discounted.
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12th

14

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Thunder Blue

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

33/1

6

(18)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Thunder Blue

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival.

20/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Thunder Blue

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 42-133 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Justified short-priced favouritism on his handicap debut at Southwell in April; similar form but beaten at short odds twice since, most recently 1.25l behind City House at Kempton; gelded since; not fully exposed.
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3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 35-810 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Drew well clear with the runner-up when making a successful handicap debut at Fairyhouse (6f, good) in June; not so good dropped to 5f last time (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); still has potential but others may prove better treated.
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8

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:20 Navan

Fair Taxes

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to beat Little Queenie (gave 13lb) over C&D in June and back to that level of form when just denied at Bellewstown last week after racing up with the pace; big player.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Fair Taxes

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to win at Navan in June off 2lb higher, safely held twice since in bigger fields at the Curragh; down in grade so don't rule out though best efforts have been over stiffer tracks.

5/1

2

(18)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Fair Taxes

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Towards the rear in the Rockingham since winning a small-field contest at Navan, good 7lb claimer aboard.

12/1

6/1

Form: 430-61 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished behind a couple of these at Kempton in June but that was his first run for 293 days and he showed he was well treated with a cosy success back at Kempton four weeks ago (well backed); 3lb rise not excessive but this is warmer.
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2nd

1

(4)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Stanley Spencer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Went close off this mark over C&D in November; good run at Kempton on his penultimate start and he will find this more manageable than the hot Kempton handicap he contested on Friday; respected.

6/1

9th

8

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Stanley Spencer

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Two-time C&D winner; has been competitive off this sort of mark in recent months, beaten two noses into third over C&D 24 days ago (blinkered first time); up in class but likely to give it another good go.

10/1

11/4

Form: 1-9023 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Demonstrably better on AW than turf and having looked a shade unfortunate at Kempton in June, he ran a stormer when third in a Class 2 at Newcastle 33 days ago; style of racing means he's reliant on a good pace but this is a drop in class and he's a major player on his first run for George Scott.
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8th

7

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

City House

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

City House

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; best run for Adrian McGuinness when second over 6f at Dundalk in February and bounced back from a lesser effort at Newcastle on Good Friday when fifth of 12 on return to turf at Naas (6f, good) last Monday; has a handy draw but not obviously well treated on recent exploits.

10/1

5th

4

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

City House

9st 8lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form for George Scott in Bahrain early last year; best run for Ado McGuinness over 6f at Dundalk on penultimate but only beat two rivals home at Newcastle on latest; potentially well handicapped on return to turf and not dismissed.

25/1

Form: -00844 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
More realistically treated now after a slow start to the season and last week's Doncaster fourth was a step back in the right direction; cheekpieces now added; other pace on show.
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10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

16/1

Form: 90-785

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
The handicapper has looked in command so far this year; this is more manageable but she's drawn widest and takes on some interesting rivals.
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5th

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Hamilton

Midnight Affair

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

ducked left start, took keen hold, prominent

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Midnight Affair

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, towards rear

10/1

7th

13

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Midnight Affair

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Suited by good/firmer; 0-7 since winning last year's Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f); however, went close at Nottingham (6f) last week, returning to her best form; possibilities off the same mark provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

Form: 312-0 CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo, including a defeat of City House over C&D in September; not at his best at Newmarket on his reappearance in April but no surprise to see him bounce back from a good draw with a tongue-tie added.
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11th

12

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pen Portrait

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold

9/1

6th

2

(7)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Pen Portrait

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

3yo who is in and out and was well beaten at Windsor last time; however, prior to that he was a close third at Nottingham (6f) and he's also effective on Tapeta; not written off.

15/2

9th

7

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Pen Portrait

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Back to his best when a close third of eight at Nottingham 11 days ago, a slow start not aiding matters; capable of better and won't be inconvenienced by any rain.

7/2

Form: 223-42

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Yet to run a poor race but he hasn't really progressed from his 2yo debut; not beaten far at Leicester last week (5f, good to firm) on his first run after wind surgery; not discounted on his handicap debut.
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3rd

3

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Just one win from 24 starts but that was off 9lb higher at Brighton (5.3f, good) last spring; losing run is up to 13 but he's run some solid races on AW this year including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; seems tactically versatile and he's an interesting contender back in trip after a short break.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he ran into some trouble in the closing stages when a creditable fifth at Kempton (6f) last time; hard to rule out another good run but he still has something to prove at this trip and is 0-10 on AW.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

5.2f turf winner (good); has slipped to a competitive mark and if able to return to last autumn's Wolverhampton form, he'd be thereabouts.

7/1

50/1

Form: 1-7299 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Useful ability in three Newcastle runs (6f and 7f) for Craig Lidster this winter; two modest runs for new yard this summer (1m and 7f) and too much to prove for now.
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9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Two wins this season, the latest a comfortable success at Newcastle (for today's apprentice) 16 days ago; enjoyed a clear run there while a few of those in behind got in the way of each other but a 2lb rise is still fair enough; more appealing than many.

7/2

14/1

Form: -91564 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; no improvement for the drop to 6f at Kempton last month; could prove vulnerable in the closing stages.
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9th

4

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Bid

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Tapeta winner who is 1lb lower than when making all at Lingfield (7f, turf) in May; however, his form since has been patchy; needs to raise game.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Secret Bid

10st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Made all at Lingfield (7f, good) in May off 1lb lower mark; beaten four times since but last two starts over 6f on AW can be excused; still early days and chance if back to his best.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.50
Straight Forecast £44.99
Tricast £604.75
Trifecta £582.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

City House

Telegraph:

Blue Day

Daily Mail:

Pen Portrait

TOPSPEED:

Stanley Spencer

D Express:

Thunder Blue

The Sun:

Pen Portrait

The Guardian:

Blue Day

Daily Mirror:

Blue Day

RP RATINGS:

City House

POSTDATA:

City House

The Times:

City House

Daily Record:

City House

The Star:

Stanley Spencer