August 15 / 19.00 Windsor

19.00

Good To Firm

Tote Placepot Leg 5 Racing League R26 Handicap (Trainers Reg’ To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Tote Placepot Leg 5 Racing League R26 Handicap (Trainers Reg’ To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.80
  • Place: £4.50

Form: -07349

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two-time French winner who ran a couple of encouraging races at Pontefract and Ripon last month; however, he failed to threaten at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last time and needs to leave that run behind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(14)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:43 Doncaster

Bennetot

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

in rear, some headway over 1f out, no telling impression

12/1

11th

4

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Bennetot

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, on the latest finishing fourth of 31 in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (1m1f, soft); one of two solid contenders for the yard.

9/1

4th

23

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Bennetot

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and has run well in defeat on his three starts since (1m/1m2f, good to firm-soft); each-way possible.

20/1

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14/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 033916 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who won in good style at Pontefract (good) last month on his first crack at 1m; below that level at Sandown (1m, good) seven days later but remains unexposed at the trip and is not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Love De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Love De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, lost position over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Love De Vega

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in a busy campaign this year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; another solid effort when second of 13 in a Racing League handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and although up another 3lb, still makes the shortlist.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 004853 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
His form has been patchy since he completed a four-timer last May but he's dropped down the weights and stayed on for a close third of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has the same mark today and he should be fine now back up to 1m; he's very much one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charles Hills

Drew a blank during regressive 2025 campaign and down the field on reappearance at Chepstow three weeks ago; however, he left last season's comeback run well behind to post 33-1 third on his next start, and he's not discounted off a reduced mark.

12/1

8th

3

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charles Hills

Went winless in 2025 but he posted some good placed efforts, signing off with a solid third in 1m Leicester handicap in October; not out of it if fully tuned up for his seasonal return so worth a market check.

7/1

2

(6)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Charles Hills

Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.

7/1

15/2

Form: 143242 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent 3yo who kept on well for 3l second at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently in first-time cheekpieces (retained); on that latest evidence today's first crack at 1m is well worth a go; he's a possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Piz Nair

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Two 6f wins, the second on Polytrack off a 4lb lower mark; some of his placed form since reads well and a lesser effort last time can be excused as the undulations of Epsom looked an issue; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:42 Epsom

Piz Nair

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched to centre 3f out, headway and challenging when hung left 2f out

4/1

4th

12

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Piz Nair

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Consistent 3yo who kept on well for 3l second at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently in first-time cheekpieces (retained); on that latest evidence today's first crack at 1m is well worth a go; he's a possible.

15/2

Form: 62-646

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won good-ground 2yo novice last August (unraced on faster) and he was a good fourth of 14 at York (1m, good to soft) in July on his second start of this season; only sixth of eight at Thirsk (7f, good) subsequently but that wasn't a bad run and a case can be made on the York performance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D win in April and posted another solid effort with third of nine over C&D ten days ago; considered off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Back off the same mark as when making a successful stable debut/reappearance over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in April; possible to forgive his latest effort on the AW and holds good claims otherwise, albeit good to firm ground may pose a small question.

13/2

9th

3

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Sailthisshipalone

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won on stable/seasonal debut at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and he's remained in good heart on both starts since (1m, good/good to firm); each-way claims provided the return to AW isn't an issue.

8/1

Form: 715211 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has won three times this year (1m, AW/good/good to firm), including the last twice (made all most recently); there's still mileage in his mark judged on his old form and he can make another bold bid.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of Scotia

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, led

16/1

8th

1

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Scotia

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

High in the weights after three wins this year but not disgraced the last twice and claiming 3lb through William Carver can aid his cause; won't be far away.

15/2

5th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

King Of Scotia

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jamie Osborne

Three wins this year, the latest at Newmarket this month (1m, good); solid effort in a Racing League handicap 16 days ago; not handicapped out of it on last year's best but a lower draw would have been preferable for one that likes to race prominently.

8/1

7th
11 (9)
Barley

12/1

Form: 401242 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in June and has run really well in defeat on his three starts since; he takes on better-quality opponents tonight but this in-form 5yo holds each-way claims nevertheless.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Barley

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time winner, the most recent coming at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in June 2024; placed in each of his last four starts, albeit he was below his best last time, and once again has an each-way chance.

7/2

3rd

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Barley

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tim Easterby

Last of his three wins came over C&D (good to firm) just over two years ago but he arrives off the back of three solid placed efforts, including when second over C&D ten days ago; mark is creeping back up but he needs considering.

9/4

2nd

7

(6)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Barley

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four runs here have yielded two seconds and a win in this race in 2024; down the field in last year's renewal but after some modest efforts he's rediscovered his level of late, going close at Hamilton last month and finishing a close third at Ripon three weeks ago; yard going well and he's in the mix again.

9/2

Form: -14197 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Ascot (7f, good) in May; no threat the next twice but it was a respectable ninth of 29 at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and he was a bit wide at Goodwood (7f, good to firm); retains potential.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(13)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Arctic Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

His ability is not in question but he needs everything to fall right and has often flattered to deceive; stepping back up to 1m is worth a go but others look safer.

11/2

6th

11

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Arctic Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Not at the top of his game on either run this year but well backed at Chester last time, when the tight track may not have been ideal; on a handy mark on last season's best form and and he's not discounted.

12/1

11/1

Form: -00245 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Nottingham (1m, good) in June on first run since wind surgery and creditable fourth at Redcar (1m, good to firm) next time when denied a clear run; a steadily run race was against him at Ascot last time and he can be in the shake-up if this pans out more favourably.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Obelix

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Got back on the scoresheet at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last month and he backed that up with a 2l fifth from off the pace at Doncaster three weeks ago; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

3/1

5th

5

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Obelix

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Resumed winning ways in 14-runner handicap at Wetherby (7f) 16 days ago; up 5lb but scored cosily there so this strong traveller is a likely player again for his in-form yard.

9/2

1st

7

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Obelix

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

7f and 1m winner on good; has been unable to return to the heights of his most recent win at York last July, in six subsequent starts; back on a handy mark; could be better for his reappearance and is not written off.

12/1

14/1

Form: 057333 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has run well to finish third off this mark in sizeable fields on last three starts (1m1f/1m, good to soft/good to firm); each-way claims once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

6/1

Form: 411142 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row in June (7f, good/good to firm) and was beaten just a short-head off this mark in the Shergar Cup Mile at Ascot on Saturday (led); firmly in calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Yantarni

8st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ian Williams

Good spell last summer culminated in a good second off 8lb higher in the Shergar Cup Mile here; not in the same form since, including during a stint in Bahrain.

16/1

12/1

Form: 6-4119 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins in a row when scoring over C&D (good to firm) in June; well beaten at Newmarket since and needs to bounce back, but not written off in view of his previous good form.
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9th

1

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Metabolt

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

A dual 7f/1m winner in 2024; lightly raced this term and got back on track when fifth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 12 days ago; one to consider off an easing mark with blinkers added.

8/1

7

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Metabolt

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Won twice last June (7f, soft/1m, good to firm) and he is now 1lb lower than for the second success; only midfield in two starts last month (after a year off) but he has the ability to feature.

8/1

7th

6

(15)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Metabolt

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Held by Kodi Lion on Haydock running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt; however, perhaps ideally needs a drop back in grade, having never won above Class 4.

14/1

Form: 7-2122 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (1m, good) in May and runner-up in competitive races at York the next twice (1m1f/1m, good to soft/good to firm); this lightly raced and progressive 4yo could be bang there once more.
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Boy Douglas

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

2

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Boy Douglas

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Back in prime form in July, winning twice here (1m/7f), but two slightly disappointing efforts have followed and he probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance; effective on all ground.

9/1

7th

4

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Boy Douglas

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Effective on fast and heavy ground; got back in the groove when winning twice at Ayr (1m/7f) in July but he was disappointing in hat-trick bid there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back near best.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £372.60
Straight Forecast £422.79
Tricast £4235.05
Trifecta £4376.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Racingbreaks Ryder

POSTDATA:

King Of Scotia

TOPSPEED:

Metabolt

Telegraph:

Yantarni

NEWMARKET:

Piz Nair

The Sun:

Boy Douglas

D Express:

Bennetot

RP RATINGS:

Racingbreaks Ryder

The Guardian:

Racingbreaks Ryder

Daily Mirror:

King Of Scotia

The Star:

King Of Scotia

The Times:

Metabolt

Daily Mail:

Metabolt

Daily Record:

Yantarni