August 21 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

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Racing League Race 32 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Racing League Race 32 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 792046

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ran really well under Warren Fentiman when fourth of 21 in the International Handicap at Ascot (7f, good) last month and 1m seemed to stretch him there next time; hasn't shone on last few encounters with Tapeta but could be in the shake-up now back down in trip if the surface isn't an issue.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.

50/1

15th

1

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Below his best on his last two runs, most recently over C&D at the Royal meeting; has some good C&D form, however, such as when fourth in both this race last year and the Victoria Cup in May; not ruled out each-way.

50/1

23th

5

(22)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival in Group race last time; seemed to run well in the Victoria Cup over C&D in his most recent handicap attempt but was always favourably positioned the way the race went and needs to prove he can back up the form; still on career-high mark.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 863163 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
8yo who snapped lengthy losing sequence at Haydock (7f) in July and close third in Racing League at Chepstow a fortnight ago; runner-up over C&D last June and he could be in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 351212 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In top form in 7f Racing League events the last twice, winning at Yarmouth then beaten just a neck at Chepstow; 0-10 on AW but he was second here earlier in his career and he's on the shortlist.
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7th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities.

14/1

10th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Mister Bluebird

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.

12/1

Form: 32-263 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
3yo who has been running well in defeat this season, most recently third in 7f fillies' handicap at Newmarket; she's in the right hands to progress and could take a step forward at some point; possible player.
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2nd

11

(21)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Miss Nightfall

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Has won only a novice in 14 starts but has some classy form, notably a close fifth in a Group 3 over 7f last September; favourite back in handicap company at Yarmouth (7f, good) last time but could manage only fifth of seven; her stable is no stranger to handicap success at this meeting but other runners arrive with more compelling claims.

10/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Miss Nightfall

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has only won a novice in 13 starts but has some classy form to her name, notably a close fifth in a Group 3 over this trip last September; has contested Listed or Group races in her last four starts (first attempt at 1m on return) and her handicap form is very solid.

11/4

9th

7

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Miss Nightfall

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Just one win to her name and she has done much of her racing over shorter trips; did run well at Royal Ascot on her only 1m start, finishing sixth of 25 behind Never Let Go (1lb better off for a 3.5l defeat); promise on AW; may progress again this year.

16/1

14/1

Form: 002989 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four wins last summer (including here) and he returned to form when going close at York this June; on a handy mark but he's failed to threaten on his last three outings and needs to turn things around.
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17th

15

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Low-key return to turf at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should be well treated but he comes with risks attached.

25/1

14th

11

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Drew a blank in 2025 but he has slipped a long way in the weights; absent since a poor run at Newcastle (7f) in February; headgear absent for his return and dropping back to 6f isn't sure to suit.

33/1

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

12/1

Form: 260700 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Listed runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in March; well treated on that form and he's back on AW for the first time since; however, his subsequent turf form has been patchy and he needs to get back on track.
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6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Witch Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.

9/1

Form: 15-659

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Having been denied a clear run this 3yo stayed on for an eyecatching sixth on his seasonal/AW debut here (6f) in June; merely fifth in 7f handicap next time and well beaten in Goodwood Group 2 most recently, but he's an interesting contender now back here given the reappearance promise.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Intrusively

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Appleby

Good and bad in six runs for this yard, failing to build on a decent run at Newcastle when seventh of eight at Doncaster last time.

8/1

7th

2

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Intrusively

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good and bad in five runs for this yard, but wasn't beaten far the last time at Newcastle (1m) and on the evidence of that run this far is worth exploring.

7/1

4th

7

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Intrusively

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Down the field on three of his four starts for this yard, including at Doncaster three weeks ago on latest outing; however, prior to that he caught the eye with a close fourth at Nottingham and he's 4lb lower today; capable of going well.

10/1

Form: 9-4220 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Always behind after a slow start in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot, following wind surgery; however, before that he went very close in the Lincoln in March and he's won over C&D in the past; could bounce back with a big run in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Four AW wins, including over 1m; 0-16 on turf but he's in form, having finished fourth at Goodwood (7f) in last two starts; remains on a workable mark and enters calculations.

9/2

4th

18

(11)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

A couple of close calls led to a frustrating campaign last year but it was a good effort when a running-on fourth to Crimson Spirit over C&D (good) in May; not seen since but he's dipped below his last winning mark and this may have been the plan; big run might be on the cards.

8/1

4th

5

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Useful on his day but losing run is mounting up and two duck eggs this year leave a question mark over his current form; chance partly depends on how well he responds to the removal of usual cheekpieces.

7/1

7/1

Form: -12302 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Course win number four when scoring over C&D in May and, bar a blip here in June, he's been running really well in defeat since; beaten just a neck at Thirsk last time; could play another leading role now back here.
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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: 21-351 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo who was better than ever in May last time when winning a 1m Group 3 in Germany; changed hands for 135,000euros last month; the in-form Tommie Jakes removes 5lb and he's not ruled out on stable debut.
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10th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Short Final

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Stuart Williams

Ex-French 5yo who was better than ever in May last time when winning a 1m Group 3 in Germany; changed hands for 135,000euros last month; the in-form Tommie Jakes removes 5lb and he's not ruled out on stable debut.

25/1

Form: 960-49 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19-393 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has a very lofty mark but he won German Group 3 last August and close third of 12 under Jack Nicholls when back in a handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; he's just 1lb higher today and should be fine back up to 7f; could be involved once more.
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5th

3

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Al Shabab Storm

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 win on soft ground in Germany in 2024; chequered history since but the drop to 5f and fitting of a tongue-tie sparked a transformation at Newcastle in June, winning the Gosforth Park Cup in game fashion; not certain to be in the same form again but he won't be far away if he is.

12/1

1st

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.

25/1

12th

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Al Shabab Storm

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Finished down the field on stable/seasonal debut at Chester (7.5f) this month but that doesn't tell the full story as he ran well for a long way from his wide draw and was hampered late on; he's dropped to an attractive mark and is just the type his new trainer does very well with.

14/1

12/1

Form: 307-20 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who went close over C&D in June on final run for Roger Varian; well beaten on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, soft) four weeks ago but not written off now back here.
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10th

9

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dosman

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Generally in good form, mostly on AW, for current stable and latest effort is best forgiven (race didn't pan out favourably); not disgraced in most recent turf attempt but is still seeking a first success in this sphere and is somewhat hostage to fortune the way he races.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Dosman

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Both wins have been on AW and he went close in his bid for a double at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; never involved back on turf at Ascot in May but he started slowly and was hampered at a crucial stage; now goes back up in grade but he has possibilities back on Tapeta.

15/2

5th

4

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dosman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Oli Rix

Only 2-16 but his third trainer has him in career-best form and didn't get the breaks when a closing fourth at Newcastle last time (1m); hold-up performer who needs a good pace to chase and if getting one he'll be dangerous.

4/1

14th
10 (10)
Sword

13/2

Form: 013737 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
1m2f course winner who scored at Leicester (7f) in June on his second stable start and ran a big race when third of 21 in the International at Ascot (7f) last month; disappointing favourite in Racing League at Chepstow (1m) a fortnight ago but entitled to respect in view of previous form.
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2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

8th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Sword

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

One win apiece for his previous two yards; 0-4 this season for new stable but is in form, close fifth at Ascot most recently; getting no respite from the assessor, so the 7lb claimed by Olivia Haines looks a help.

8/1

5th

14

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Sword

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent sort who is opposable on the majority of his form over the last 12 months and was only sixth at Newmarket last time; however, he's popped up with the odd big run, finishing third in this last year and filling the same position in a big field at York last month; not a forlorn hope each-way.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £129.90
Straight Forecast £158.76
Tricast £5212.28
Trifecta £2707.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eldrickjones

NEWMARKET:

Miss Nightfall

TOPSPEED:

Golden Mind

RP RATINGS:

Witch Hunter

POSTDATA:

Al Shabab Storm

D Express:

Sword

Daily Mail:

Oliver Show

The Sun:

Mister Bluebird

Telegraph:

Miss Nightfall

The Times:

Golden Mind

The Star:

Witch Hunter

The Guardian:

Eldrickjones

Daily Mirror:

Eldrickjones

Daily Record:

Eldrickjones