August 22 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

Standard To Slow

tote.co.uk Wey Aye The Placepot Racing League R29 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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tote.co.uk Wey Aye The Placepot Racing League R29 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 011342

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won in the spring in his first two handicaps (AW at Wolverhampton and Lingfield) and ran creditably in his three starts since, the latest when upped to 2m at Newbury; considered but needs a bit extra to win this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

16:35 Aintree

Road To Wembley

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat for Richard Hughes and it's been a promising start over hurdles, winning a Southwell maiden last time without too much fuss (good); penalised accordingly but sets the standard.

Evs

1st

5

1st Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Road To Wembley

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner in these silks for Richard Hughes and promising second of ten on his Warwick hurdle debut (2m, good to soft) for Olly Murphy 24 days ago; entitled to improve and the one to beat.

Evs

2nd

7

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

Road To Wembley

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time AW winner at up to 2m on Flat for Richard Hughes, reaching an RPR of 85 (has shown a similar level of form on turf); remains with same owner; has the potential to become a fairly useful hurdler.

13/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 444311 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Came from last to first when off the mark by a nose in six-runner race at Sandown (1m6f) in July and comfortably did something similar when following up at Nottingham (upped to 2m) two weeks later; off nine days and has 6lb penalty; one third from her four AW starts but this hat-trick seeker seems to have turned a corner since; on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

16:15 Pontefract

Almudena

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

She wasn't at her best on her return to action at Chelmsford three weeks ago but was progressive last year and this thorough stamina test could prompt further progress; new blinkers replace cheekpieces this afternoon.

5/1

12th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Almudena

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Came good with two handicap wins on fast turf last summer (1m6f/2m; wore cheekpieces) and was placed on AW on next two outings (2m; no headgear); has fitness to prove after 267-day absence but the cheekpieces are back on and further progress is possible this year.

11/1

12th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Almudena

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Came good with two handicap wins on fast turf last summer (1m6f/2m; wore cheekpieces) and was placed on AW on next two outings (2m; no headgear); has fitness to prove after 267-day absence but the cheekpieces are back on and further progress is possible this year.

11/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 146471 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won here last term; scored twice on Southwell Tapeta in the spring and has won twice on turf since, including when getting up in the final strides at York (2m) on latest outing; back up 2lb but in serious calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:24 Ripon

Churchella

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won four times for David O'Meara last year (1m6f-2m) but has been out of form for new stable this season and is not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip; considered only if lively in the betting.

10/1

3

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Churchella

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to strike form after three runs for new stable this year but now 1lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) for David O'Meara just under a year ago; usually ridden patiently; revival possible.

20/1

13

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Churchella

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Philip Kirby

Four wins for David O'Meara last year (2m/1m6f), two on Tapeta, and she's on a competitive mark on her best form; the step back up in trip may help but she's not easy to fancy judged on this year's two runs.

40/1

12/1

Form: 361412 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Having an excellent AW campaign, including 2m wins at Newcastle, Lingfield and Kempton; close second at Chelmsford on latest outing and looks set for another big run.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Pearce

Three 2m wins on AW in the first half of last year; last success was off 4lb higher but the wheels have come off since the autumn and he was tailed off at Kempton (after another wind op) last month; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival.

12/1

9

(6)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.

11/1

10th

9

(6)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.

11/1

7/1

Form: 8-4303 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly on penultimate start but minor honours in his three other handicaps this term, the latest when coming from last to a close third in nine-runner race over 2m on Kempton AW; that looked promising.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Banderas

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer, but handicap hurdle debut in September was too bad to be true; however, he made a promising return here over 2m 17 days ago when shaping as though he'd improve for the outing; interesting back up in trip.

16/1

5th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Banderas

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer; off since September; likely to be better for the run.

10/1

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Banderas

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Came good over hurdles at third attempt, with clearcut success at Southwell (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in June, and added a Flat win one month later; could still have untapped potential over jumps; one to consider.

8/1

9/1

Form: 612374

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won maiden handicap at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in May and has run creditably in three of his four starts since, the exception when 20-1 in a Class 2 contest; showed he stays 2m when rallying for fourth at Haydock latest; returns to AW (his three opening races were on Tapeta) with each-way claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Filibustering

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Derham

Tongue-tie went on for six-runner handicaps on his last two hurdle races (2m1f/2m) and he won them both; his last Flat race was in 2024 for Tim Easterby and that was a pretty solid campaign; acts on Tapeta, unraced on Polytrack; needs to be at his best on return to Flat but no shock if he's a major player.

6/1

1st

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Filibustering

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Harry Derham

Back to form in first-time tongue-tie when winning at Newcastle last time (2m1f, good; third has since won on the Flat); up 4lb; chance.

9/4

1st

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Filibustering

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Harry Derham

Hasn't kicked on since making winning hurdles/stable debut at Kelso (2m, juvenile) in March 2025, failing to see out races at Doncaster, Kelso, and Ludlow; hopes are pinned on a revival with an added tongue-tie; trainer is 5-11 (45%) over jumps here in the last five years.

5/1

25/1

Form: 035410 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has his first run here, having run well on Polytrack and Tapeta last December but been well beaten in his only two AW races this year, including latest start; scored at Newbury (1m5f; stays 2m) earlier last month, so he cannot be totally dismissed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Western Stars

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jim Boyle

Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.

6/1

7th

1

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Western Stars

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jim Boyle

Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.

6/1

6th

6

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:27 Lingfield (AW)

Western Stars

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Recorded his sixth win when making all to justify favouritism off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; this is a deeper race but he's only 2lb higher than last time and has won over C&D in the past; could be a major force again.

4/1

10/1

Form: 526244 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win was a novice here last October; 0-8 for this yard but consistently on the premises over 1m2f-1m4f in recent outings, most notably when pipped off this mark at York three starts back; this trip is a big step into the unknown but he is closely related to a pretty useful 1m5f/2m AW winner.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Soowaih

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Soowaih

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

5th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Soowaih

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

20/1

16/1

Form: 62P6-2

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles in May and not beaten far when last of seven on handicap hurdle debut (upped to 2m4f) on latest outing; second at Thirsk (1m6f) in May on his only Flat run this term; his only AW races were at Chelmsford in August 2022 (won one of two) but he needs a second look.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Haarar

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Generally productive over hurdles but last few efforts leave a doubt over whether he'll be in top form returned to the Flat for first time since winning at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in November 2024.

14/1

4th

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Haarar

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 17 races over hurdles, including at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) and off 7lb lower at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) this season; not at his best on last two runs but could bounce back.

5/1

10th

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Haarar

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Well beaten at Catterick last month but perhaps that run came too soon, just six days after he completed a double in good style at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft); third in this last year and he could be involved.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 5-7149 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won here in 2020; ended a long losing spell with a win at Newbury (1m3f) in June but finished last on both starts since; has not seen much action beyond 1m4f but ran creditably in a muddling 2m race on Kempton AW last November; others look more solid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Luckys Dream

10st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won here in 2020; ended a long losing spell with a win at Newbury (1m3f) in June but finished last on both starts since; has not seen much action beyond 1m4f but ran creditably in a muddling 2m race on Kempton AW last November; others look more solid.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Luckys Dream

10st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: B F Brookhouse

Disappointing favourite when last of four over 1m2f last month but ended long losing spell with quite comfortable win at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip; big player if back on song.

5/1

4th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Luckys Dream

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: B F Brookhouse

Was winning for the first time since February 2021 when successful in another apprentice event at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) nine days ago; just 1lb wrong under his penalty and a contender now that he is back in form; wouldn't want rain, but he's not alone there.

2/1

Form: 45334

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
AW debut; fair form in four of five races, including latest when fourth of six in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut won by Almudena at Sandown; he was upped to 1m6f that day and shaped as if 2m would suit him well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(3)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Goodwood

Far LAmore

10st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Brian Meehan

Eight-race maiden, with in-and-out form when sent handicapping on last four starts; stays 1m6f on good to soft but not so hot when finishing 13l behind the winner on heavy ground latest outing and he was also below form on sole attempt at 2m; today's switch of headgear might be a positive.

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Far LAmore

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Meehan

prominent, led after 2f, pushed along and headed over 2f out, soon no chance with winner

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Far LAmore

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Meehan

AW debut (20-1) over 2m last time did not go well but he showed fair form in four of five previous races, including when staying-on fourth of six in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Sandown (1m6f) on penultimate outing; now swaps cheekpieces for blinkers and he's not entirely ruled out.

10/1

14/1

Form: -62580 C

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored on the first two of his five visits to Newcastle but both were in 2022 and those are his only wins; easily best from this season when second at Chester in May, five runs back; latest race was over hurdles; none too solid but headgear is now given a go.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed.

25/1

11th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Chillhi

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten on both starts for new stable last month (hurdle/Flat); might be aided by refitted visor and/or first-time tongue-tie here but has lots to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Chillhi

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but well beaten (over hurdles) on stable debut on Tuesday and returns to the Flat with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

20/1

Form: 126120 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent when on Flat for this yard, notably when front-running second in the Northumberland Vase over C&D on penultimate start, until tailing off on good to soft at York on latest outing; considered back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Gained most recent success off just 1lb lower in June (over 2m at Catterick); however, subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) is unconvincing.

12/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Show No Fear

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four-time Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good) in April; only 2lb higher today and could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but disappointed on last two outings (hurdles/Flat) and arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

4

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Show No Fear

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who has made all in all four of his victories on the Flat, including two over C&D; modest over hurdles 12 days ago but respected back here, especially as he may again enjoy the run of the race; new headgear combination.

11/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £10.00
Straight Forecast £9.41
Tricast £115.59
Trifecta £126.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Road To Wembley

NEWMARKET:

Almudena

SPOTLIGHT:

Filibustering

The Sun:

Banderas

Daily Mail:

Show No Fear

Telegraph:

Haarar

TOPSPEED:

Abraaj

POSTDATA:

Road To Wembley

The Times:

Road To Wembley

The Guardian:

Road To Wembley

D Express:

Road To Wembley

Daily Mirror:

Almudena

The Star:

Almudena

Daily Record:

Almudena