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.
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12th

3

(14)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Morte Point

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Produced form figures of 1211 once upped to 7f last term; has posted two duck eggs this season but raced further back than usual on reappearance and was unfavourably drawn in the Victoria Cup latest; may prove resurgent.

16/1

21th

23

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Morte Point

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has form figures of 12110 (turf/AW) since upped to 7f, the most recent effort perhaps excusable as it was his seasonal debut and he raced a lot further back than usual; faces no easy task at this level but may resume his improvement with the reappearance under his belt.

25/1

11th

5

(15)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Morte Point

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

3-4 since asked to tackle 7f from late August with wins at Newbury (good) and twice on AW (latterly dead-heating); big fields no problem and he can likely do better again this term; player if tuned up.

10/1

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.
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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

12th

10

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Slipper Time

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Narrowly off the mark in a Salisbury novice (7f, good to firm) in August and beaten less than a length into third of ten on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) a fortnight later; the longer trip should suit and not discounted on AW debut.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Slipper Time

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

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.

13/2

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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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.
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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

7th

3

(7)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Queue Dos

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins at Wolverhampton, including one over this trip, but has run well on Polytrack; should be all the better for last month's return when fourth of six over 6f back at Wolverhampton (first and third have won since); a player.

11/1

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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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

7th

7

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Is 0-15 but arrives in good form, fourth of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 15 days ago; not taken lightly at these weights on his first go over 1m2f.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

The Hare Rail

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Yet to win after 14 starts but has managed four seconds and is often thereabouts; place hopes with a recent run under his belt.

9/1

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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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

9th

10

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

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.

20/1

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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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

5th

6

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Forever My Prince

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

Signed off for 2025 with C&D claiming win in October for Eve Johnson Houghton; not discredited for his new yard after five months off when fifth of 15 in 7f Doncaster handicap 15 days ago; needs considering.

5/1

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.
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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

3rd

8

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Golden Redemption

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Began his career on dirt in the UAE but he showed better form on turf for Andrew Balding in the second half of 2025, winning a 6f maiden at Newbury before placed efforts in handicaps at Newbury (7f) and Newmarket (6f); returns to action with his stable in fine form; contender.

100/30

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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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.
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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