20.45
StandardRacing League Race 42 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)
- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 4f 214y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
7/2
Form: 0-1301 CD
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 (12) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Ran well on Southwell AW on his seasonal return but three heavy defeats have followed (either side of a wind operation); dropping down the weights but this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best. |
66/1 |
|
18th 8 (18) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Had some strong form as a 3yo, including at York, and he returned to action in March with a good third at Southwell (5f, AW); two heavy defeats have followed (had a wind op after the first) and he arrives with a point to prove. |
40/1 |
|
21th 4 (1) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 1414-0 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (6) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Only seen sporadically in recent times and is tried in first-time headgear on his Polytrack debut; there's other pace in here and he'll need something close to a career-best effort back from a short break. |
8/1 |
|
18th 18 (13) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Yet another prominent racer; in good form since returning from a break but appeared to be beaten fair and square behind some of these at Newmarket's July meeting. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: -13RR0 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
High-class sprinter on turf and AW; his two C&D wins have both been mighty performances and there is no doubt he has the raw ability to give the weight away to today's opponents; sadly he has become a nightmare at the start, refusing to race in three of his last five runs; can't be supported with confidence; stable run four here. |
16/1 |
|
1 (7) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
High-class sprinter on his day and he has tasted defeat in just one of his four runs on AW; fine effort to beat Marshman in a Listed race here in February and third in a Newmarket Group 3 next time; no doubt he has the ability to win a race of this nature but he is increasingly troublesome at the start and he has refused to race twice this summer; capable but too much risk attached to recommend. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 211508 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Tremendous servant with 11 wins for his current yard and three for his previous stable; usually runs over 5f but has won over C&D; finds it tough on the top tracks nowadays but was runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month and looks on a workable mark. |
10/1 |
|
11th 6 (7) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Little margin for error off this mark and this is a deeper race than the Lingfield handicap (5f, AW) in which he finished second three weeks ago; the new tongue-tie needs to have a positive effect. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Fine on the AW but has done most winning on turf and remains weighted to his best after a couple of victories in early summer, latterly off 1lb lower; others make greater appeal. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 136180 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Seven Newcastle wins last year, latterly off 8lb higher; didn't shape with obvious promise when sixth back on AW at Southwell latest but the second/third from that race have won since and he could revive back here. |
7/2 |
|
6th 7 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Seven Newcastle wins to his name last year (fine here too), latterly off 6lb higher; will appreciate the return to Tapeta, having been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper following a few runs on turf; one to consider. |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Soft ground was probably against him on latest outing; won six times on AW last year and, although he's taken minor honours on all three starts at this track, including two this summer, he does not look the percentage call with his 1-27 strike-rate on turf. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 18-460
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (5) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 98-104 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 07-065 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (6) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Veteran; goes well on soft ground and ran a fine race when second to Trilby (2lb worse off for 0.5l) at Haydock last time (5f, soft; tongue-tie tried); tongue-tie retained and sound each-way chance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: -11105 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (12) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Returned to form in first-time blinkers (retained) with close third at Southwell (5f, AW) three weeks ago; worth a second look after that but he's inconsistent and unproven on soft/heavy ground. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D win late last summer came off 6lb higher; he's proven patchy this season but the handicapper's given him a chance should the first-time blinkers (has worn cheekpieces once before) have the desired effect. |
8/1 |
|
15th 9 (8) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Can lead; won four times last season and went close at Beverley this May; not far away three times in a row this summer (not so good on latest start) and creeping down the weights but others are now a bit more persuasive. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 422012 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (9) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Chelmsford winner off 5lb higher this time last year; boasts a fair record overall at this trip on the AW and a return to form wouldn't surprise; may well be dropped in and ridden for luck from stall 9. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Beneath his last winning mark (5f AW) and his second run back from a break was more encouraging, as although only eighth at Kempton he wasn't beaten too far (6f) from an unpromising position; capable of racing prominently, which would be helpful from stall 1, and could be interesting; soft ground would be a concern. |
6/1 |
|
8th 6 (12) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Scored off this mark at Chelmsford (5f) last July; should be sharper following a run at Newmarket last month and steps back up to 6f; not out of this. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 346105 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (8) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner last July, but he's yet to fire this season and came in last of eight at Newcastle (5f) last time; tongue-tie goes on now with lots to prove. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 (2) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Smart in his pomp; 2026 has been a struggle but he has dropped 19lb in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company; too much ability to discount but he is looking increasingly moody in the early part of his races. |
10/1 |
|
8th 3 (6) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 695361 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (17) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
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 |
8st 6lb |
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 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
10/1
Form: 344303 D BF
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (5) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a losing sequence on just his second start for current yard in 5f Newmarket handicap last month; outing best ignored (suffered poor run) when sixth of nine at Goodwood since; can't be discounted. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Well suited by 5f on quick ground; two runs for new stable, finishing third at Sandown last month before winning at Newmarket three weeks ago; 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell and made quite an encouraging start for his new yard when third of seven at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, particularly as he was tight for room against the rail; given a chance to build on that with Billy Loughnane taking the reins this time. |
5/2 |
11/1
Form: 223578 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Finally ended a 49-race losing run at Southwell (5f, AW) in January; now 2lb lower than for that success and this company is much easier than that he normally keeps, but his record of 1-47 on turf still makes him hard to warm to. |
6/1 |
|
5th 13 (9) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
14th 15 (16) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £315.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £280.48 |
| Tricast | £8783.04 |
| Trifecta | £5223.30 |
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