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Good To Firm

Racing League 20 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Racing League 20 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 3849-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lost his way in last few runs of 2023 but he was back with a bang this year, winning at Ascot (1m2f) four weeks ago; raised 4lb again but remains well capable of being seriously involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(22)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Fantasy Believer

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Did well to finish fifth of 16 over C&D (good) on reappearance four weeks ago having been hampered soon after the start and raced wide; however, he goes well fresh so may not improve for that outing, and it's likely this 9yo will be vulnerable against numerous unexposed contenders.

50/1

5th

4

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Fantasy Believer

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Ten-time winner who was close to a lifetime best when bagging Doncaster handicap (1m2f, soft) at the Leger meeting in September; still marooned on this career-high mark despite two subsequent defeats but his form figures after a 50-day break or more read 32112913 and he won't mind if the rains come.

25/1

6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

8yo who has been in and out this year and was soundly beaten at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last time but prior to that he won over today's C&D (soft) and can't be ruled out off this 4lb higher mark.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 313201 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Most handicaps have been over 1m6f+, indeed he won over 1m6f on heavy going in May, so it was something of a surprise (25-1) when he dropped back to 1m2f on fast ground with a win at Yarmouth two weeks ago, always front rank in front of several of today's rivals; up 4lb but needs each-way respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Rathgar

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Better than ever with 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April but a further 5lb rise proved enough to stop him at York last time; might be vulnerable again.

9/1

9th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Rathgar

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Jack Channon

Very close to his best when beating 13 others to land Newbury handicap in April and he made all at Epsom (also 1m2f, good) ten days later; may have been fortunate to beat a subsequently impressive winner on the latter occasion, however, and this career-high mark demands a fair bit more.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rathgar

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Beat 13 rivals to win at Newbury (1m2f, good) ten days ago on his second start back from some time off; back up 4lb but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year and he's a solid contender.

9/2

3/1

Form: 755-23 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in 2022 who has made the frame in five of his eight starts since, including over about 1m2f at York and Yarmouth (on the heels of winner Rathgar) on both starts this season; firmly in the mix.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(19)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Have Secret

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April and respectable fifth of 15 to Warrant Holder over this C&D (good) in May; the return to Epsom maybe didn't suit latest (well beaten) but he needs to bounce back with a career best.

50/1

12th

12

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Have Secret

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

6yo who has a career-high mark on the strength of his win at Pontefract (1m2f, good; acts on soft/heavy) in April; creditable fifth at York next time but the chief disincentive is probably that he ran poorly in this race last year on his only visit to Epsom.

25/1

5th

5

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Have Secret

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

6yo who is on a career-high mark but he looked better than ever when winning by just over 2l at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; close third in this last year (good to firm) and could again be thereabouts.

10/1

8/1

Form: 955346 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on AW debut last week, having been a creditable fourth to Rathgar at Yarmouth the time before; having a solid campaign and should be in serious each-way contention.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Qitaal

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

7yo whose losing sequence goes back 21 races to September 2024 but he went close behind Yermanthere over C&D (good) last month and was a good third at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time; might not be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Qitaal

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

It's now 20 outings since his last victory; his run of good form came to an end when just third of five in 1m2f Beverley handicap 12 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Qitaal

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

All three of his wins have been on ground slower than good but he does act on quick ground; went close at Ripon (1m2f, good) five days ago and steps back up in grade slightly with good claims.

6/4

6/1

Form: -35112 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar and Haydock in his first two handicaps and close second at Doncaster on latest, all 1m2f on good or good to firm; came from the rear on last two outings; clear of the third on latest and it would be no great shock if this seriously progressive sort takes the 5lb rise in his stride.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Redcar

Financer

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Scored three times, including over C&D, in 2024; has built up a long losing sequence since but is an in-form contender, half-length second when favourite at Carlisle most recently; on an attractive mark and Jake Dickson takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities.

3/1

2nd

3

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Financer

10st 6lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Not beaten far on his last three starts and it was a solid fifth of 14 in the 1m Carlisle Bell (first-time blinkers, retained) ten days ago; handicapped to be competitive again.

5/1

5th

16

(10)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Financer

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

All three wins came in 2024 over 1m2f (good/good to firm) but he was runner-up three times last season; fair effort at York last time and now has first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces now trying 1m for the first time since his debut.

9/1

Form: 4126-6 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Only sixth in his two handicaps but he was off for ten months in between and going down by about only 3l in Rathgar's race at Yarmouth (1m2f; favourite) two weeks ago was close to his best form; may build on that; connections also turn to cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

King Lear

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Solid effort on his Tapeta debut in August, when going close off a 2lb lower mark in first-time cheekpieces (switches to blinkers today); below that level on turf last time and has still to conclusively prove his stamina over a demanding, extended 1m4f.

4/1

7th

7

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

King Lear

8st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Maiden winner who is still lightly raced and this headgear combination did him no harm when runner-up at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in August; could have done without the 3lb rise in this stronger company.

6/1

2nd

3

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

King Lear

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Nottingham maiden winner (1m, good) a year ago, but out of the frame in all three handicaps; still unexposed, but needs the switch to the AW and addition of a tongue-tie to give him a lift.

15/2

16/1

Form: 0-7545 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful three-time Flat winner (12.5f, 1m2f and 9.5f) in France in 2022 but he's not made a significant impact in his nine starts (Flat and over hurdles) in Britain; mark continues to fall but the first-time cheekpieces (he's tried a visor once) need to spark something.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Selwan

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Christopher Kellett

Three-time Flat winner and twice competitive in that scene during the summer; made an okay return to hurdling when an 18l third at Market Rasen and now tackles his first handicap.

10/1

3rd

4

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Selwan

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Christopher Kellett

Exposed as a fair Flat performer at best these days; pulled up twice and tailed off on the other occasion when tried over hurdles two seasons ago when with Alan King; best watched for now.

25/1

Non-runners

Arthurs Realm, Diderot, Lady Of Arabia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.70
Straight Forecast £52.25
Tricast £167.55
Trifecta £169.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Financer

Telegraph:

King Lear

POSTDATA:

Rathgar

The Guardian:

Have Secret

TOPSPEED:

Lady Of Arabia

The Sun:

Fantasy Believer

RP RATINGS:

Financer

Daily Mirror:

Financer

Daily Mail:

King Lear

D Express:

King Lear

The Times:

Rathgar

Daily Record:

Rathgar

The Star:

Have Secret