August 28 / 19.00 Newbury

19.00

Good To Firm

Venatour ‘Racing Around The World’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Venatour ‘Racing Around The World’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.70
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 38-042

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Salisbury on his debut last July and has been rediscovering that form of late, a creditable fourth at Windsor (good) in July followed by a close second at Leicester (also 6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; might be ready for this step up in trip and there's likely better to come.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Morte Point

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Improved for a step up to 7f last season; made a slow start to this campaign but he had a wind operation in June and returned to form with a win at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time) last week; penalty in a much stronger race asks a stiffer question.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Morte Point

9st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Four wins from 14 starts, the most recent when dead-heating at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; struggled on his first three starts this year but didn't shape badly at Newbury (7f, good to soft; first start since wind surgery) three weeks ago; drops in grade with blinkers added.

6/1

9th

7

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Morte Point

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Three wins last August/October, the first over C&D (good); also effective on good to soft (unraced on softer); however, he's struggled on his three runs this spring; hopes pinned on wind op prompting dramatic turnaround.

33/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 341 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
28-1 and promising third of nine on debut in June; raced freely when a disappointing favourite at Leicester (good) next time but he bounced back on his return to Salisbury when narrowly landing a novice (also 7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Slipper Time

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Novice winner who was close up in a C&D handicap last August off 1lb higher; major claims if able to repeat that form, which hasn't been the case in three subsequent races.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Slipper Time

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Got off the mark in 7f Salisbury novice in August but failed to beat a rival at Kempton on his final run in 2025 and went freely when beating one on his return in 1m Newmarket handicap last month; needs to become more tractable.

10/1

12th

16

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Slipper Time

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last summer and ran well on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) next time; disappointing when upped to 1m at Kempton but he's certainly bred to stay; still lightly raced.

20/1

6th
12 (6)
Moutai

8/1

Form: 6-6332 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; similar form in two handicaps around 1m this term, a solid third of 13 at Hamilton (good) in May backed up by a narrow second at Salisbury (good to firm) last time; far from disgraced over 1m2f in between; this drop back in trip asks a question but he's in form and is yet another contender.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Moutai

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

225,000euros breeze-up buy; remains a maiden, and is on the verge of becoming frustrating, but the Newbury and Newmarket races he contested in August and September have worked out very well; rail draw.

7/2

8th

8

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Moutai

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made it 0-7 when below par at Newbury four weeks ago, when failing to settle; however, prior to that he went close in a small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) and can be in the picture if leaving last time behind.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Moutai

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Six-race maiden; similar form in two handicaps around 1m this term, a solid third of 13 at Hamilton (good) in May backed up by a narrow second at Salisbury (good to firm) last time; far from disgraced over 1m2f in between; this drop back in trip asks a question but he's in form and is yet another contender.

8/1

25/1

Form: 721336 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
2-4 on AW (both wins at 6f) but 0-10 on turf; did run well when placed in three starts at 6f on a sound surface this summer but disappointed when favourite back on AW a fortnight ago; something to prove after that on this step back up to 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Queue Dos

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Campaigned mostly in lower grades and has done her winning on Wolverhampton AW; doesn't look the answer in this scenario.

16/1

8th

1

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Queue Dos

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: J S Moore

Four AW wins; 0-12 on turf but has largely consistent form in this sphere, creditable third at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) most recently; each-way possibilities.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Queue Dos

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins have been on AW and she's 0-11 on turf; finished placed a few times on good or quicker ground last summer but she's been quiet in both runs this season and others are more persuasive.

14/1

8/1

Form: 2-3622

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he returned to form at Sandown (7f) in July and backed it up when second again over that C&D (also good) three weeks ago; has been shaping like he'd benefit from a step up in trip but should be finishing well and is another who warrants consideration.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 6lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

0-18 and his record is a patchy one; below par at Salisbury last month and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

9th

3

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

The Hare Rail

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Still a maiden after 17 starts but scores good marks for consistency; runner-up in first-time visor (retained) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to be on the premises again here.

6/1

2nd

8

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

The Hare Rail

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Yet to register a victory but he arrives in decent nick, fading late when seventh in 1m2f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; not out of things back in trip in a change of headgear.

11/2

Form: 121157 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had initial form figures of 11211 (including C&D win) since his return in April but he's gone off the boil on last two starts; handicapper may have finally got him for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Back from a break to claim career win number six on the Kempton AW (7f) in March but then disappointed at Yarmouth (off this 3lb higher mark); consistent in the main since sent into handicaps and breaks tend to do him good.

10/1

5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Harry Eustace

Strike-rate of 6-16 so he knows how to win and only 3lb higher than for his half-length reappearance success at Kempton (7f, AW); every chance.

3/1

1st

1

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Won four on turf last spring/summer (7f-1m), climbing the weights by more than a stone, before losing his way latterly; resumes 4lb above his highest successful mark, back from seven months off, but this is easier back on the AW (won his nursery here).

6/1

Form: 244534

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f soft-ground Lingfield nursery last July; subsequently gelded and hasn't added to that success in six starts this year, latterly in first-time cheekpieces when fourth over C&D (good; Mythical Composer second) a fortnight ago; tongue-tie added today; probably needs some help from the handicapper.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage.

11/1

5th

2

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Made encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 15 in higher-grade race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, but two lesser efforts have followed (7f/6f) and she'd appeal more on ground slower than good.

12/1

6th

7

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Forever My Prince

9st 6lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Michael Blake

Signed off 2025 with a claiming success at Leicester (7f, soft) in October on his final start for Eve Johnson Houghton; two fair efforts over 7f since joining this stable and now drops back in trip on ground that he could probably do with being a bit softer than forecast.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 587331 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Debut second on the dirt at Meydan (6f) in December was followed by four poor efforts in UAE; turned things around in handicaps for new yard in Britain with close thirds over C&D (good to firm) and York (7f, good) in July; off the mark in a course maiden (6f; second and third both won next time) three weeks ago; return to this trip likely no bother and he's 2lb well in; big player back in this sphere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Golden Redemption

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

He's 3lb out of the handicap and he wasn't quite at his best last time; however, he kicked off his campaign with two good runs in defeat and there remains a suspicion he may yet have a bigger performance in him.

8/1

7th

12

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all six handicap starts, most recently second of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago when twice suffering interference from the winner in the closing stages; every chance he'll be bang there.

4/1

2nd

7

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Golden Redemption

8st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Placed on all four handicap starts last year (7f/6f, good to firm/good), on the final occasion keeping on for 1l third here when the drop back to 6f looked against him; returned with solid third at Kempton (7f, AW) in March; major player for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings.

2/1

Form: 0-4252

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bit in and out since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, but it was a good effort in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) in May and also when beaten a neck over C&D (good to firm) 23 days ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(12)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Isabella Castile

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Bit in and out since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, but it was a good effort in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) in May and also when beaten a neck over C&D (good to firm) 23 days ago.

10/1

3

(3)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newbury

Isabella Castile

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Patchy form since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, her best effort when beaten a neck in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) on penultimate start; returns from 82 days and and still to fully convince over this far.

6/1

Form: 524732 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) last June; 0-7 in handicaps since but it was a solid run when second of nine over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; chance off the same mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Mythical Composer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D event when last seen two months ago, taking AW record to 541; may show further progress in the retained headgear; respected.

7/2

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Mythical Composer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Yet to win this season but has posted some good efforts, most recently when fourth (just behind Golden Redemption) at Newbury (7f, good) last month; should be fine back at 6f; each-way claims at least.

6/1

3

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Mythical Composer

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) last June; 0-7 in handicaps since but it was a solid run when second of nine over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; chance off the same mark.

6/1

Non-runners

Law Of Design, I Maximus, Excellent Echo, Jr Climbs

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.70
Straight Forecast £43.70
Tricast £283.60
Trifecta £611.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Golden Redemption

The Sun:

Slipper Time

RP RATINGS:

Moutai

D Express:

Isabella Castile

Telegraph:

Law Of Design

POSTDATA:

The Hare Rail

SPOTLIGHT:

Morte Point

LAMBOURN:

Golden Redemption

The Times:

Golden Redemption

The Guardian:

Golden Redemption

Daily Mail:

Golden Redemption

Daily Mirror:

Golden Redemption

Daily Record:

Golden Redemption

The Star:

Slipper Time