July 24 / 18.40 Yarmouth

18.40

Soft

Racing League Race 3 Handicap (In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Racing League Race 3 Handicap (In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 539342

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f but bang there in 1m handicaps on his last three starts, on soft at Carlisle before going down by a neck at Ascot (good to firm); Jack Dace takes off a handy 7lb this time.
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2nd

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Reappeared with a win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March and got up in the final strides to follow up at Southwell (7f, AW); won over 1m last summer and versatile ground-wise; this progressive 5yo is climbing the weights only slowly and could play another leading role.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Well backed at Doncaster (7f Class 4, good to soft) just over a month ago and that support was justified, as he drew clear of his 15 rivals; 4lb higher but no issues with AW and this long home straight should play to his strengths; the one to beat and he has Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle.

6/4

33/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 574500

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won off 20lb higher when with Roger Varian but went 0-8 for Stuart Williams and hasn't kicked on from a respectable start for this yard; wind surgery may help but there are reservations for now; soft ground raises further doubts.
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13th

16

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights.

16/1

3rd

13

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; underlined how well he operates on Town Moor with a good third of 22 in the Spring Mile (good to soft) on reappearance in March; claims if he can reproduce that sort of form at Chester (first visit).

16/1

3rd

16

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Lir Speciale

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double that took his overall record at Doncaster to 3-3; acts on any going and has been very competitive (223) in 1m races on turf; respected kept to this track.

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -00853 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won six handicaps as a 3yo, all at about 1m on varying surfaces (one on heavy); as good ever when third at Kempton last time in second-time cheekpieces (just behind Lunar Orbit); solid claims.
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7th

12

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Atlantic Gamble

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles and was well beaten in sole previous handicap off 3lb higher at Limerick on penultimate; best form has come on heavy ground; others preferred.

25/1

6th

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Atlantic Gamble

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Six-time Flat winner in Britain; not shown much yet hurdling and has to concede weight.

12/1

25/1

Form: 612110 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later.
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4th

9

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Hartswood

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later.

25/1

11

(14)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Hartswood

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously.

12/1

1st

2

(18)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Hartswood

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

12/1

Form: 232533

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden but gives his running more often than not and was always prominent when third at York 13 days ago (1m, good to firm); unraced on ground this soft.
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1st

14

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Zarathos

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Finally got the job done in Windsor contest (1m, good to firm) last week and did it comfortably, opening his account at the 18th attempt; great chance under a penalty, provided he's in the same form back down in trip; due to go up 4lb in future.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Zarathos

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

0-17 but he's a consistent sort and posted a solid fourth of 12 in 1m Wetherby handicap 11 days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

9/2

4th

3

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Zarathos

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Dylan Cunha

16-race maiden but regularly placed; down the field at Doncaster on his reappearance four weeks ago but drops in class today and should be sharper.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-2541

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fitted with cheekpieces the last twice; fourth of 21 in a 7f York handicap before making the most of a good opportunity in maiden company at Ffos Las (7.5f, good to soft); copes with softer ground and firmly enters the reckoning.
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3rd

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Arctic Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf maiden winner who scored in fine style in a handicap at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October; on that evidence this 7lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him, but he needs to improve upon what he produced on his last two outings in November and December.

16/1

3

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Arctic Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins this year, the latest at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month, while he ran better than it looked when fifth of 11 back there 19 days later (wide trip); runner-up in both starts over this distance on Tapeta elsewhere and should go well.

6/1

3

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Arctic Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins this year, the latest at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month, while he ran better than it looked when fifth of 11 back there 19 days later (wide trip); runner-up in both starts over this distance on Tapeta elsewhere and should go well.

6/1

Form: 305222 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he continues to threaten and the saddle reportedly slipped when only a length away at Sandown last time (1m, good to firm); won't mind getting back on softer ground.
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2

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Bell

0-16 but he'd gone close at 1m and did so again over 1m2f when third of 13 at Yarmouth (good; Beach Point fourth) on his reappearance last month; returning cheekpieces did little harm when second to unexposed sort over that C&D (good to firm; Beach Point third) a fortnight ago; should be thereabouts again.

9/2

2nd

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

A Major Payne

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

0-15 but involved in some tight finishes at 1m and also over C&D recently on his second go at 1m2f (one place ahead of Beach Point); off the same mark, he should be seriously involved if the returning cheekpieces (worn on penultimate start last term, ran creditably) don't have a negative effect.

11/4

10/1

Form: 015514 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Goes well at Pontefract where he won last month and was a close fourth off this 5lb higher mark on his return visit; seems to prefer better ground than what he'll face here.
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8th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.

4/1

8th

10

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out.

14/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.

6/1

7/1

Form: 8-262

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed, as was his latest conqueror at Leicester (7f, good to firm); just 1lb higher for this and he's bred to stay a mile and some more.
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2nd

7

(6)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Panelli

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Signed off for George Boughey with a breakthrough 1m Lingfield success and in good form since for his current trainer, runner-up in 1m Kempton handicap 22 days ago; he can make his presence felt again.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Panelli

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

His win for George Boughey was achieved over a mile and his three runs for new connections have been 5f, 6f and 7f; latest Southwell run was more promising and he is one to be interested back up in distance.

5/1

6

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Panelli

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Form is up and down but has finished runner-up in three of his seven starts including here (7f) in January; could play a part if producing his best.

5/1

Form: 36-822 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive maiden who has been running in 1m handicaps at Sandown and Kempton, keeping on well both times in a hood; edging up the weights but his turn looks near.
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5th

7

5th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Lunar Orbit

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Warren Greatrex

Juvenile hurdler who had wind surgery prior to justifying favouritism at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) two months ago; considering his Flat mark, he looks well treated in this first crack at a handicap hurdle; highly respected.

11/4

Form: 430064 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All turf wins on good or quicker but was third of 18 on soft at York last season; ran well from the front at Chester 13 days ago; possible.
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

10/1

Form: 3-4833 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Yet another good run at Carlisle when a close third there a month ago (1m, soft) and he'll be happier under these conditions than some in here; solid chance.
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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

Form: 869405 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped and hasn't always had the run of things this year; sent off favourite last time at Kempton (1m) and ran well enough to earn respect here.
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5th

10

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (7f/8.6f) in March; only 1lb higher than for his last win and he's had excuses with traffic issues and a slow start in last two runs; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

6th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Two wins and a near-miss to his name in eight starts here and boasts a decent record in the spring down the years, added to when he went in twice at Wolverhampton in March; hit traffic last time and the harder they go the better for him.

7/1

4th

6

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Returned to winning form at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month and followed up back there (7f) seven days later; back up in grade in search of a three-timer and although this looks tougher he cannot de discounted.

9/4

Non-runners

Drifts Away

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £108.20
Straight Forecast £104.74
Tricast £790.32
Trifecta £773.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Drifts Away

SPOTLIGHT:

Jimmy Speaking

LAMBOURN:

Lunar Orbit

NEWMARKET:

A Major Payne

POSTDATA:

Mostawaa

Daily Mail:

Panelli

The Times:

Arctic Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Farasi Lane

Daily Mirror:

Lunar Orbit

The Sun:

Drifts Away

The Star:

Drifts Away

The Guardian:

Jimmy Speaking

D Express:

Jimmy Speaking

Daily Record:

A Major Payne

Telegraph:

Mostawaa