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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8th

16

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft; unproven beyond 1m and unraced beyond 1m1f until he tried 1m3f at Southwell (AW) 15 days ago and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run and his dam won at this trip but others clearly have less to prove in this hot 1m4f race.

25/1

4th

11

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Just 2lb higher than when winning over 7f here in April, but is unraced beyond 1m1f and this looks a tough race in which to prove his stamina.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

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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8th

16

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

First reserve; only 7s when beaten 8l behind Orandi over 1m here on Tuesday, weakening up the hill; good record over this trip, though, and ground-versatile, so not one to dismiss.

7th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); useful form in defeat this year, in the frame in competitive York handicaps (good ground) on consecutive days last month; another good run when fifth of 17 on quick going at the same venue last time; ground-versatile, trip a worry.

14/1

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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10th

9

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Atlantic Gamble

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Six wins on the Flat; no sign of an equivalent standard in six starts over hurdles, the most recent at this venue in May.

20/1

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

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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10th

7

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Zarathos

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Dylan Cunha

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and York (7f, good) in May and he went close in his hat-trick bid at Epsom the following month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's gone off the boil in last two runs and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

10th

15

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Zarathos

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

He has taken it up a notch this season, winning at Windsor (1m, good to firm; made most) in May and beating 21 others under a penalty at York (7f, good) eight days later; fine second to Colombier at Epsom next time and his latest fifth in valuable Curragh handicap (1m) was respectable; has to be of interest again.

16/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Zarathos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dylan Cunha

Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked.

6/1

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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8th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; on a lofty mark under a 6lb penalty and it remains to be seen if he's just as good over 1m, but there can be optimism in that regard and he's clearly progressive; has run well on soft/good to soft.

25/1

1st

1

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Arctic Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has developed into a useful 7f handicapper; excusable effort at Royal Ascot is flanked by good performances, namely a ready success at Doncaster and sixth-place finish in the International at Ascot; still on career-high mark but can't be dismissed.

5/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

5yo who produced a career-best performance with authoritative win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; following a 9lb rise he was well beaten over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting 12 days later, finishing fourth of six in the unfavoured far-side group, but he's not written off.

40/1

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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1st

1

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

A Major Payne

10st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Successful twice this summer and ran creditably when favourite last time; still on career-high mark but is a consistent sort who again holds a solid chance.

9/2

3rd

6

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

A Major Payne

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

This is a classier race than he's accustomed to but he's been in fine form since returning from a break and it was comfortable over C&D a month ago; 6lb rise demands another career best but couldn't put it past him.

3/1

1st

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Record is only 1-19 but the success, at Nottingham, is among his recent form and puts him 1-1 under Oisin Murphy; ran creditably a few days later and remains a consistent sort; rested over five weeks since that last run; solid claims.

5/2

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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6th

10

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Mount King

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Last four wins over 1m at Pontefract but he has placed on all three course visits and he arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Redcar (1m, good) last weekend; has won on good to soft; enters calculations.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he was competitive last month; for whatever reason he never gave his running last week at Thirsk.

12/1

9th

12

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Mount King

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he's been bang there in his last two races; his only other win was over this C&D so looks a player.

7/1

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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7th

13

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Panelli

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Sole success came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) for George Boughey last September; makes his stable debut having recently changed hands for 8,500gns; well beaten in one start on soft ground and visor removed after one use; best watched.

33/1

7th

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Panelli

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Record is only 1-15; however, gained the success the last time he wore headgear (cheekpieces on final start for previous yard); fairly consistent this year; interesting in first-time visor.

11/2

4th

5

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:39 Yarmouth

Panelli

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Sole win from 14 starts came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in September on his final start for George Boughey; runner-up twice on the AW at the beginning of the year, and he may have needed his first start since February at Epsom (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

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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2nd

6

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

16:52 Newton Abbot

Lunar Orbit

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Nearly 6l too good for Mojito Des Mottes in taking a Market Rasen juvenile last December (2m1f, good to soft), but sold out of Warren Greatrex's yard after a moderate handicap debut; this wouldn't be any easier, but no surprise were the wind surgery, tongue tie and/or move to his top new connections to prove transformative.

11/10

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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12th

11

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Disappointed on his reappearance in June but he's been running well in three starts since the visor was applied, most recently finishing third of 11 in a 0-75 at Haydock (7f, good) 13 days ago; drops in grade with good claims.

4/1

3rd

11

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Bajan Bandit

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

He's run pretty well in this visor on his last two starts, last time 3l second of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); however, he's back up into a 0-75 here and has won just one of his last 29 races; may again be vulnerable.

11/1

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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8th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

8yo who won off this mark on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) last month; two reasonable performances have followed (1m/1m2f, good to firm/good) but he needs something extra to come out on top today.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Farasi Lane

10st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has been around the block and mostly seen on the AW these days; he did win on debut for this yard at Ripon (1m, good; by a head) but then finished last at Sandown four days ago; unplaced in one previous run here.

11/1

5th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Micky Hammond

Probably better known for his AW exploits nowadays but he led close home to cause 28-1 surprise on recent stable debut at Ripon (1m, good), his ninth career success; nudged up only 1lb for that and is a rare runner here for his Middleham-based trainer; respected.

4/1

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