August 21 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

Standard

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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4th

2

(23)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Can lead; had some smart form in defeat during 2025 alongside three wins at 6f and 7f (AW and heavy); never showed with a chance on AW comeback but this easy test could see him to advantage; has possibilities.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Golden Mind

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Richard Fahey

First of three 2025 successes came here and was last seen beating 21 rivals to win at Doncaster; a useful 7lb was taken off on that occasion and others may be better treated here.

12/1

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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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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2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Mister Bluebird

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on).

10/1

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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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

7th

15

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Miss Nightfall

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

3yo who has run well in defeat on all five starts this term, producing a career-best RPR when stepped up to Group 3 company at Doncaster (7f, soft) last time; each-way claims.

13/2

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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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

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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15th

4

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

His only turf wins came in a Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, but they were in 2023 and he needs the cards to drop right for his late bids; scored on AW in January but subsequent form, including when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup last Saturday, isn't good enough.

40/1

20th

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Very useful but rather needs the cards to drop right and gained his only turf wins, namely in Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, in 2023; peak AW form this year when scoring in January; finished seventh (off 4lb higher) in this contest 12 months ago.

25/1

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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4th

5

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Intrusively

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Third in 2yo Group 2 in 2024; ran respectably off a falling mark on a few occasions last season but he's struggled in two 1m handicaps (good to soft/good to firm) this spring; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-14.

20/1

9th

6

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Intrusively

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Third in 2yo Group 2 in 2024; unable to reproduce that promise last season and well beaten in last month's Spring Mile on stable/seasonal debut; however, he has a reduced mark to work with and his new trainer may well find the key to him sooner rather than later; the returning visor may be a plus.

11/1

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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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

14th

20

(21)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Oliver Show

8st 13lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Boughey

Showed his effectiveness over a straight 1m when beaten a nose in the 2025 Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) and he's now 3lb lower; several respectable efforts afterwards, and 6f on good ground was probably too sharp on his sole outing in Bahrain over the winter; certainly well handicapped on best form and well worth a market check after 106 days off.

20/1

15

(22)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Oliver Show

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

0-10 on turf but he went very close behind Godwinson in the Lincoln (1m, good to soft) in March and is also effective on good ground; denied a clear run when keeping on for a close seventh of 12 at Newcastle (7f, AW) three weeks ago and he's one to be interested in now back up in trip.

25/1

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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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

6th

5

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Bagged a fourth C&D victory in December and he's continued in good nick, fourth of 12 in 1m Southwell handicap 13 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

7/1

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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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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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

12th

1

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a 7f Listed race here (good to soft) for Andrew Balding in 2024; still capable of smart performances for Marco Botti last year but wasn't at his best on final two starts, including in a course seller; sold for 45,000gns in October; a Group 1 entry at Royal Ascot suggests new connections are hopeful he retains all his ability.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Two pieces of form at Wolverhampton in 2025 that give him outstanding claims at these weights, namely close thirds in a 7f Listed race and a strong 6f handicap; not so good on his last three starts and alarm bells were ringing when he was dropped into selling company at Chester 11 days ago, a race where he was a disappointing fourth; too much ability to discount but there are risks involved.

10/1

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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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

4th

12

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dosman

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Coaxed back to form by his new trainer, twice placed over C&D before winning at Southwell in February; good second behind First Principle two weeks ago; another 2lb rise tempers enthusiasm slightly.

16/1

2nd

5

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dosman

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Resurgent for new yard this year, looking unlucky at Newcastle on penultimate start and handing a 2l beating to runner-up Zryan at Southwell (again 1m, Tapeta) on latest; back up another 4lb but the best of his old form was a little better still and he has to be on the shortlist.

6/1

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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8th

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Sword

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Williams

Patchy form for David O'Meara last term but won in June (good to firm; first-time hood) and ran a corker when third of 21 in valuable Ascot handicap (good) in July; back in form when slightly unlucky second at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in October and sold for 40,000gns later that month; hood (absent when disappointing on final start) missing again; tongue tied for stable debut and warrants a market check.

20/1

11th

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mainly in hood for current yard, winning on turf in June and close second on AW most recently; may remain competitive, provided the removal of the headgear doesn't have negative effect.

13/2

2nd

1

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Quirky 4yo; won well at Leicester in June (7f, good to firm; hooded first time) and his third at Ascot in July was an excellent effort; a few quiet efforts from August onwards but he would likely have gone close here (1m) last week had he seen any daylight; the forecast strong headwind could favour something coming from off the pace and no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark; high on the list.

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

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