August 21 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

Standard

Racing League Race 33 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Racing League Race 33 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 169536 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish when winning a 5f Beverley handicap in April; some solid 6f runs since and he's one to consider back down in trip, for all he'll need them to go hard up front.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 132

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; 6f AW winner on debut before stretched by 7f on second start; went close on last month's handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to soft), travelling strongly but picked off in the final 50 yards; 1lb rise fine and she could progress again dropping to 5f.
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8th

6

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Pixie Diva

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Scott

Soft ground presumably behind her latest effort (off for four months since); won her maiden over this trip on Polytrack but she's not short of toe (done a lot of racing over 5f) and stall 10 doesn't look ideal; on a winning mark though.

8/1

5th

4

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Pixie Diva

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Dual sprint winner on AW; 0-5 on turf but ran well when favourite for big-field event at Thirsk (5f, good; finished 1l third) most recently; warrants respect off same mark.

7/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 375931 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
11lb higher than when a close third behind Bright in this race last year; won well at Thirsk on Friday night and officially 2lb well in under a penalty; Warren Fentiman's claim helps and she's one for the shortlist.
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10th

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Found her level again lately, winning for Ethan Tindall at Ayr off 6lb lower before a lesser effort at a short price next time; been given a short break since and is fine on Tapeta, so needs factoring in to the equation.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

C&D winner who has returned to form on her last two starts, finishing third over C&D (good) then winning at Ayr (5f, good); remains well treated on her old form and she's respected.

9/4

1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.

10/1

16/1

Form: -71203 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 66-1 shock at Southwell in May, his most recent AW outing, and he ran creditably off this mark at Musselburgh three weeks ago; not entirely solid but his AW record of 3-6 means he can't be confidently ruled out.
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15th

8

(18)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Lions House

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Four-time AW scorer; 0-13 on turf but nearly prevailed in small field at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in most recent Class 5 attempt; remains well handicapped on peak form.

14/1

6th

9

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Lions House

8st 11lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Linda Perratt

Not proving the easiest to catch right since going in at Newcastle (5f) in February but he comes here on the back of a good second of six in 5f Newmarket handicap a week ago; in the mix if on his A-game again.

9/1

2nd

5

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf, but is now 2lb lower than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (5f) in February and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 11 at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace (started slowly); a rare Newmarket runner for his Scottish stable.

13/2

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: -38852 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Now 7lb higher than when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago; good second at Haydock when last seen 47 days ago and he should have a big run in him.
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13th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Bright

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win on grass (6f, good to firm) and that was over two years ago but he kept on well when beaten 4l at York in July in his latest turf run over 6f and is now 7lb lower; not dismissed in this lower grade.

16/1

12th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Loughnane

Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.

12/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Bright

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time Tapeta winner whose AW mark has eased after three no-shows on turf and who's now 1lb lower than when successful at Newcastle last winter; currently 3-10 for Billy Loughnane and a better showing can be expected.

10/1

6th
6 (11)
Castan

9/1

Form: 313277 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces have had a positive effect this year, winning four times (twice over C&D) and placed on several other occasions; last two runs not his best in form terms but he was still in contention at Redcar 12 days ago when trying to burrow up the far rail and finding his path blocked; should go well.
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2nd

2

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Castan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-time winner who scored at Southwell (5f, AW) in April but he's not matched that form since and was out the back at Newcastle last month; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs to turn things around.

20/1

9th

5

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Four of his nine wins have been over C&D but he's not easy to predict and was well held here last time; now 2lb lower than for his win at Southwell in April but he comes with risks attached.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

Form: 38-27

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unsuited by the track at Newmarket on handicap debut 19 days ago (5f, good to soft); ran her best race over C&D on debut but others look more persuasive.
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2nd

10

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Spendmore Lane

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Last run was underwhelming but she was performing well prior to that in 5f/6f handicaps; on the downside, she's drawn quite wide on her first visit to this track.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Spendmore Lane

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Notched a third AW victory of 2026 when prevailing at Lingfield (5f) in April and she posted another good effort when third of ten in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up once more.

6/1

3rd

3

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spendmore Lane

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Often leads but can be slowly away; took a steep rise in the weights for two 5f wins in early spring but she absorbed it and added another win, from the fast-finishing Ancient State, on Lingfield AW in April; another solid effort back on turf there 11 days ago; strong showing likely back at 5f on AW.

6/1

10/1

Form: 565147 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well suited by a stiff 5f, as when keeping on well to win at Sandown in June; similar form at Newmarket next time but his form dipped at Sandown four weeks ago; fully effective over C&D and not ruled out with a promising apprentice taking off a valuable 5lb.
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3

(3)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Jenever

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Most wins come on turf and he has looked on the downgrade this season, but this is a bit easier again down another 2lb; not far away over C&D last time and holds claims.

6/1

6th

9

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Jenever

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jessica Macey

Hard to win with these days but holds claims on his C&D second to a well-handicapped winner a little over a month ago; worth a look back in cheekpieces from a visor.

7/1

9th

14

(16)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Jenever

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jessica Macey

0-9 this year but has run well on two of his last three starts, posting a very close third at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) and finishing second at Southwell (6f, AW) most recently; her last win came on good to soft; chance.

8/1

20/1

Form: 321103

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won six times over 6f between January and May; creditable third at Wolverhampton 52 days ago; needs a career best in this field though and this is his first attempt at 5f.
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3rd

7

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Won six times, three over C&D, in the first half of 2025 and he is well treated on even this year's best; wind surgery in April hasn't sparked a revival this summer but he drops in class this time and he has too much ability to rule out.

13/2

6th

10

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Hold-up sprinter who boasts a good record over C&D; things haven't panned out his way in a couple of runs since wind surgery but he's well treated now and quite capable if things fall right.

10/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mike Murphy

Beaten on his last 12 starts and only sixth at Wolverhampton last month, but he was returning from a break and was slowly away; could be sharper for that latest outing and he ran well in third over C&D in April; this three-time C&D winner is capable of having a big say.

9/2

Form: 177875 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not prolific but he's capable of useful form on his day, as when coming from off the pace to win at Musselburgh in April (5f, good to soft); lowly mark but this looks competitive enough to head elsewhere.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

11/2

Form: 093404 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well on turf 19 days ago but he's a better horse on AW and, bizarrely, gets in here off a 1lb lower mark than for his fine third in the Gosforth Park Cup in June; strong claims.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

12th
9 (12)
Above

12/1

Form: 123613 CD

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D early in the year, the second win coming off just 2lb lower; absent since early April and back from a break perhaps not the time to catch him.
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3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Above

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid.

5/1

16/1

Form: 14-006 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Six course wins in a red-hot ten-week spell in early 2024; struggled in three turf runs back from a long absence this summer but didn't look a busted flush at Musselburgh two weeks ago and returning to this track will help; risky but not impossible.
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8th

10

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bonito Cavalo

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six-time AW winner but not since March 2024, and his turf strike-rate is 0-28; probably worth another crack at 7f but has been out of form over sprint trips for a good while now; considered only if lively in betting.

25/1

10th

8

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Bonito Cavalo

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won six times on AW in the first part of 2024 but there hasn't been much to cheer about since; 0-27 on turf but has run well over C&D and the forecast rain won't bother him; still too much to prove for comfort.

14/1

33/1

Form: 445170 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins since joining this stable, the latest when making all at Kempton (6f) in April; disappointing on his last two starts though and enough to prove back from an 81-day break.
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9

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Still short of his best form but last month's midfield finish at Southwell was a step back in the right direction; 2lb lower today and no surprise to see him in the shake up.

7/1

10

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Well handicapped on the pick of his form which includes a win here, but he arrives under a cloud; finished last on Sunday and hard to fancy.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £60.30
Straight Forecast £41.47
Tricast £207.36
Trifecta £399.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Pixie Diva

RP RATINGS:

Lion's House

The Star:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Bright

SPOTLIGHT:

Monks Dream

TOPSPEED:

Dashing Harry

D Express:

Northern Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Jenever

The Times:

Pixie Diva

The Guardian:

Pixie Diva

The Sun:

Pixie Diva

Telegraph:

Lion's House

Daily Record:

South Parade

Daily Mail:

Bright