August 22 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

Standard To Slow

tote.co.uk Howay The Lasses Racing League R33 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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tote.co.uk Howay The Lasses Racing League R33 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 501116

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to win three in a row over 7f at York this summer and he finished fast for sixth of 12 at Ascot (1m) last time in a slowly run race that didn't play to his strengths; effective on Tapeta and is one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 964002 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Mixed form on turf this year but he was beaten just a short-head off today's mark when back on AW at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last Wednesday; also effective on Tapeta; could be in the mix for last year's winning stable.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Al Rufaa

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1432 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
3yo who won on debut here (6f) in May and went close in a Racing League event at Yarmouth (7f) four weeks ago on his second handicap start; there's every chance 1m will be within range and he's open to further improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

17

(25)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Storm Star

9st 3lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Has gained all wins on Newcastle AW, the most recent on finals day last year; however, ran well at Ascot (1m, good to firm) returned to turf last time, taking form figures in this sphere to 3232; seems effective over 7f and may remain competitive.

33/1

2nd

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Storm Star

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

All four wins have been on the AW at Newcastle, including a hat-trick early last year; back on his last winning mark and he did chase a strong pace last time (in a race he won 12 months earlier) before folding late on; lightly raced on turf.

8/1

10th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Star

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

He was completing a C&D hat-trick when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 3lb lower mark; not at his best in two runs this year (following a gelding operation) and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

33/1

Form: 537777

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D in March and now 9lb lower; the return to this track may be a positive but he's finished seventh on turf on his last four outings and it's hard to be confident in his claims.
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8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pulled up over 3f out

9/2

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and lost many lengths start, always behind

9/2

12/1

Form: 113146 CD BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D on stable debut in March and made it 3-4 for yard with 4l win at Ayr in May; however, his progress has rather stalled the last twice and he has to raise his game if he's to come out on top today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

3rd

4

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikovo

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Well suited by conditions and his last-gasp C&D win in March came off just 2lb lower; creditable efforts off his lower turf mark more recently; may find a few of his younger rivals better treated.

10/1

4th

6

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Nikovo

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Rated much lower on turf (2-20) than on the AW (5-22); hasn't run at all badly in his last two starts on grass including when eighth of 28 in the Victoria Cup; each-way claims down another 2lb.

12/1

11/1

Form: 732103 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won here (6f) last November and has added two turf wins this season (both 7f); fair third of five when back up to 1m at Carlisle recently but others arrive with more pressing claims.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Charencey

9st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Goes well here but hasn't won in two years and become expensive to follow, finishing a beaten-favourite in two runs back; soft ground may have been behind his latest effort but he was withdrawn twice in May on account of good to firm, which is a worry.

6/1

7th

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Charencey

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

His losing run goes back to July 2024 and his mark has plummeted since but he could build on April's fifth at Nottingham; not discounted.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 100589 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice here (7f/1m) last autumn and over 7f here in May; patchy form since but on turf in the main and he's not written off now back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Eldrickjones

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and largely in good form after on AW; only 13th on rare turf start in 1m York handicap last time though so needs to take a step forward.

20/1

13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

Form: -90811

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well-backed winner at Yarmouth (7f) last month on second handicap start and he followed up in the Racing League at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; he's up in grade today but this 3yo is clearly progressive and could play another leading role.
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10th

12

(12)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:10 Yarmouth

Glam Squad

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won three times last year (including C&D on good to soft) and he's just 1lb above his last winning mark; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game this season and first-time cheekpieces need to prompt something extra.

20/1

15

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Glam Squad

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Fellowes

Three wins in second half of last year (7f-8.6f, good to soft/AW); his progress has stalled this season, with two mid-division finishes (1m, AW), but his Newmarket trainer is 3-15 here and he may yet be capable of better.

10/1

9

(1)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Glam Squad

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Fellowes

Emerged from midfield to win with a bit in hand at Southwell (1m) in October; only 4lb higher and his midfield finish at Kempton was after 206 days away; still appeals as a horse who could have more to offer.

7/1

Form: 152323 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won five in a row on AW earlier this year (including C&D) and has been running well in defeat this summer, most recently 1l third at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); could be thereabouts once more.
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6th

11

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over C&D, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; put a blot on his record when running no sort of race in a Leopardstown event in which Daler finished fifth.

10/1

15th

12

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over this trip at Ballinrobe, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; 6lb rise but remains on a workable mark.

9/1

15/2

Form: 7-416 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won in good style at Leicester (1m) in June on third start; well beaten on subsequent handicap debut at Chester (1m2f) but the unique track may not have suited and this 3yo retains potential for his top trainer; AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

So Deuce

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Varian

Won in good style at Leicester (1m) in June on third start; well beaten on subsequent handicap debut at Chester (1m2f) but the unique track may not have suited and this 3yo retains potential for his top trainer; AW debut.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:50 Chester

So Deuce

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Easily got off the mark in 1m maiden at Leicester last month; this unexposed son of Lope De Vega appeals as the sort to go on improving, especially now stepped up in trip; big player on his handicap debut.

2/1

1st

11

(11)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:33 Leicester

So Deuce

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Mid-division on sole 2yo start (7f, heavy) and showed promise when fourth in first-time hood (retained) on reappearance at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April; this 290,000gns yearling is in good hands to continue to progress and he's on the shortlist this afternoon.

2/1

33/1

Form: 446725

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who ran his best race yet when front-running second at Chester (7.5f) last month but he was merely fifth at Chepstow (1m) last time and isn't easy to fancy on the back of that; now 0-7.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

8/1

Form: 038420

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Down the field in the Golden Mile at Goodwood three weeks ago but some good turf form otherwise this summer and his three AW encounters all feature among his top five career RPRs, which provides considerable optimism he can run a big race off a handy mark now back on Tapeta.
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5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days and has gone off the boil, finishing a remote last behind Physique at Beverley a few weeks ago; hard to recommend off the back of that.

12/1

12/1

Form: 354424 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Ayr (7f) last month and denied clear run when fourth of 11 at Chepstow (7f) a fortnight ago; also effective over 1m and he holds each-way possibilities if the return to Tapeta isn't an issue.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

9th

11

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Seemingly exposed gelding who has suddenly got on a roll since going back up in trip, scoring on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f), Musselburgh (12.5f) and over C&D last month; has to defy a further 4lb rise in a better race from the widest stall but he can't be ignored attempting a four-timer.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

14/1

Form: 140150

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
All of his wins have come over 7f but he hasn't had many chances at 1m and seems to stay the trip; has won twice this year and has posted reasonable efforts the last twice; effective here and might not be far away.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £60.00
Straight Forecast £49.27
Tricast £172.67
Trifecta £288.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Al Rufaa

The Times:

Storm Star

TOPSPEED:

Glam Squad

D Express:

Charencey

SPOTLIGHT:

Benacre

Daily Mail:

Lough Leane

Telegraph:

Riot

Daily Record:

Storm Star

NEWMARKET:

Glam Squad

The Sun:

Charencey

POSTDATA:

Benacre

The Guardian:

Al Rufaa

Daily Mirror:

Al Rufaa

The Star:

Al Rufaa