August 22 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

Standard To Slow

tote.co.uk’s Canny Good Like Racing League R31 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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tote.co.uk’s Canny Good Like Racing League R31 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.60
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 576831 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Tapeta winner in January (6f); off the mark on turf when keeping on well in a strongly run 6f handicap at Doncaster last month, form that has been advertised by the placed horses since; 3lb rise not insurmountable and he won his novice over 5f.
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8th

12

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Bright

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

No problem with fast turf but he has a much better strike-rate on AW; midfield finish at Doncaster last month didn't suggest he is the answer here.

33/1

7th

9

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Bright

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Both visits here came in the summer of 2024 and yielded a third followed by a win, both at 6f on good to firm; that was his last success on turf but he scored on AW three starts back and last month's return to grass from the widest stall at Chester can be ignored; not ruled out.

18/1

12th

1

(15)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

His last three wins have come on the AW at Newcastle but he is effective on turf and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; stall 15 is a severe hindrance though.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 844937 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
He's on a dangerous mark on last season's best but 5f looked sharp enough for him at Thirsk 19 days ago; stiffer track may help but others appeal more for the win.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: -56431

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the ninth attempt when running away with a Class 6 at Thirsk 13 days ago (6f, good to firm), breaking the course record in the process; still has untapped potential but she did have the rail and the advantage of a tailwind at Thirsk and trying to dominate this field back at 5f might be more challenging.
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6th

9

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

South Parade

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival last time, as well as failing to maintain signs of a revival; by no means certain to take advantage of a reduced mark.

25/1

9th

10

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

South Parade

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Seems to be coming steadily back to form, fourth at Hamilton most recently; 10lb below last winning mark and looks a possible danger assuming the resurgence continues.

14/1

4th

5

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

South Parade

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8lb lower than when last successful at Thirsk (5f Class 4, good to firm; 6-4 favourite) last August; struggled this season and reared at the start when in rear throughout (behind two of these) at Ripon latest.

10/1

14/1

Form: 69-141 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two wins from three starts this year and the defeat was still a fine run, fourth over C&D from a poor draw in June; possible that stall 1 won't be any use here either but a bigger issue might be her 6lb rise for last month's Hamilton success.
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5

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Lady Celia

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July and is now 2lb lower; not written off but she has something to prove having been well beaten at Newcastle in March on her sole outing this year.

12/1

7/1

Form: 1-247 D BF

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Looked promising on AW over the winter, winning a Southwell maiden emphatically on debut and going into notebooks galore when fourth over C&D on her handicap debut in February; low-key turf debut at Ascot in May (reported to have stopped quickly) but she was sent off favourite there and she returns to AW with untapped potential; one to consider.
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5th

8

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Juicy

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

in touch with leaders, weakened final furlong

14/1

5th

8

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Juicy

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

in touch with leaders, weakened final furlong

14/1

6th

3

(8)

22nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Juicy

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Spencer

Made an impressive winning debut when making all at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) a year ago and only beaten half a length there (first-time tongue-tie) on her penultimate start; blinkers now given a go after one try in cheekpieces, but she will do well to dominate this field.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -03661 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
The drop to 5f has worked out well for him of late, running well at York before landing a Windsor handicap 24 days ago; taken out of a Windsor race last week having bolted to post; stiff test at the trip should suit and he showed promise on AW when trained in France.
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1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Faro De San Juan

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

4-29 on turf and although he hasn't won on genuine soft ground he again showed he acts on it when second at Bath (5.7f) latest; each-way player.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Faro De San Juan

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Has patchy record but he won on fast ground at Windsor (5f) in July and was beaten less than 2l on soft at Redcar (fourth of 11) last time; seems tactically versatile and he's not ruled out on this drop back on grade.

13/2

7

(10)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Faro De San Juan

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dylan Cunha

Dropped away in the final furlong in the race won Our Absent Friends at Ripon last week; Paul Mulrennan is a good booking (close fourth on him at Newmarket 11 months ago) but others appeal more.

10/1

12/1

Form: 722422 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in four of his last five starts, beaten 1l or less on each occasion; went close off this mark at Catterick on Monday but this is a better race; Tapeta debut.
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3rd

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Macanudo

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 27 starts was in a Chelmsford novice (5f, AW) in February 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he returned after 14 months off with a heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) two weeks ago; opposable.

33/1

10th

11

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Macanudo

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Just one win to his name after 26 attempts; dropped 5lb during his 426-day absence but others still bring more pressing claims.

20/1

7th

5

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Macanudo

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

in rear

10/1

10/1

Form: 404075 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Started off the year in top form and although his recent efforts aren't quite so good, he's slipped quickly back down the weights and there have been mitigating circumstances; his fourth in the Gosforth Park Cup over C&D in June came from a poor draw and he's now 6lb lower in a considerably weaker race; interesting.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

10/1

Form: 232541 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways with a comfortable success at Carlisle 17 days ago (6f, good); fully effective at this track but he'll likely need luck in running back at 5f.
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6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, latest on AW in March (6f); fair running-on third over 5f here last time (good; Woohoo, who runs in the 2.30, was second); contender back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner; returned from a break with a solid fifth in 5f Hamilton handicap last month; this reliable sort is a player off a 2lb lower mark here with Eireann Cagney up.

4/1

Form: 341438 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Good chance if reproducing the form he showed when winning at York (5f, good to soft) last month; probably best to strike a line through Monday's Windsor run where he pulled hard over 6f in a race that didn't set up for the closers; others still more appealing for win purposes though.
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7th

4

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

The Coffee Pod

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

He's on a reduced mark and his yard is going well; however, he had a patchy campaign last season and was soundly beaten in April on his sole run this year (pulled hard on that stable debut); others have less to prove.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Picked up for 4,000gns from the Hannon yard last autumn after breaking a blood-vessel for the second time in four runs; not much luck and maybe fresh is the time to catch him, going in a first-time hood, but the stiff 6f is a concern (most starts at 5f).

16/1

8/1

Form: 231412 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
On the up now, winning 5f events at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton before a good second to an unexposed filly at Doncaster 19 days ago; could yet rate higher but this is a step up in class.
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13th

11

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Fidelius

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robert Cowell

Six wins and five seconds from 17 AW runs; unplaced on turf on his last two starts and although this scenario will suit better, a few others look better handicapped.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Fidelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Record of 6-17 on AW includes two wins in a consistent 2026 campaign; not disgraced back on turf last time but finished only fifth of six and took record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

9/1

Form: -39683 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Eight turf wins to his name but 0-9 on AW; hasn't kicked on from his good third at Yarmouth in April; type to pop up soon but perhaps in a less-competitive event than this one.
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7th

4

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Stone Circle

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well handicapped on his Yarmouth win (5f, good to soft) last summer but he has a mixed record this season and has finished down the field in last two runs; losing run is now up to 11 and others are more solid.

7/1

7th

4

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Stone Circle

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well handicapped on his Yarmouth win (5f, good to soft) last summer but he has a mixed record this season and has finished down the field in last two runs; losing run is now up to 11 and others are more solid.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:53 Leicester

Stone Circle

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

raced in last, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders

9/1

14/1

Form: 997805 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins and two seconds from seven C&D start; not at his best on turf this summer but he's handicapped accordingly, some 4lb lower than for his win here in March; last week's Beverley run can be upgraded as he fluffed the start and was finishing off his race well, albeit in a race run to suit; one for the shortlist.
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9th

9

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Castan

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has a better strike-rate on AW but he has won on fast turf; good fourth at Ripon in April but he could only manage a midfield finish at Thirsk in May; 2lb lower than when short-headed by Brazen Bolt in this race 12 months ago but he arrived in top form then.

14/1

11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

Form: 71122 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins in novice company (one on Tapeta) and he's run two good races since handicapping, latterly finishing second at Chester (5f, good) in a race that is working out well; forced five wide around the home turn there as the winner scuttled up the rail and a 1lb drop in the weights allows him to sneak into this 0-80; more to come and there is a lot to like about his chance.
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5th

5

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Accrual

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Lost his way and is now 10lb lower than when narrowly beaten over C&D early in the year; needs a revival but hasn't had conditions to suit on turf lately and ought to fare much better.

10/1

10th

5

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Accrual

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Speedy sort but his last two wins have been at 6f (AW); acts on good to soft and encouraging his best turf effort came on his sole start here (5f) back in 2024; last two efforts haven't been his best, however, and the draw hasn't been kind either.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £188.10
Straight Forecast £113.23
Tricast £2434.45
Trifecta £4827.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Juicy

SPOTLIGHT:

Mattice

The Times:

South Parade

The Guardian:

Accrual

Telegraph:

Bright

NEWMARKET:

Faro De San Juan

Daily Record:

Water Of Leith

Daily Mail:

Lady Celia

D Express:

Juicy

Daily Mirror:

Juicy

The Star:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Mattice

The Sun:

Mattice