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20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Standard To Slow

tote.co.uk Pure Belta Racing League R34 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Newcastle (AW)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 2-4131

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

From a family that has served connections well and he's thrived since handicapping, winning twice over 7f at Kempton either side of a third-place finish over 6f; that defeat was more a reflection of his poor track position, rather than a lack of speed, and a stiff 6f should suit well; up 8lb in a better race but he's one to consider.

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2nd

10

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Heathcliff

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Fanshawe

3-4 in handicaps and he stayed on in fine style to win a Racing League event at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago; a 3lb rise for that isn't excessive and this should be run at a generous pace; strong claims.

11/4

1st

11

(14)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Heathcliff

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

From a family that has served connections well and he's thrived since handicapping, winning twice over 7f at Kempton either side of a third-place finish over 6f; that defeat was more a reflection of his poor track position, rather than a lack of speed, and a stiff 6f should suit well; up 8lb in a better race but he's one to consider.

3/1

1st

1

(7)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Kempton (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Sound form at this course since handicapping, getting up in the final strides over 7f then finishing strongly from a difficult position (off this mark) over 6f; bred to do better still, being from a good family that has served his connections well; commands respect back up in distance.

5/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 749913 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

Took advantage of a drop in class when winning a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; solid effort behind a sprinter going places in the Shergar Cup 12 days ago; not discounted.

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2nd

6

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Thunder Blue

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Took advantage of a drop in class when winning a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; solid effort behind a sprinter going places in the Shergar Cup 12 days ago; not discounted.

10/1

3rd

6

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Thunder Blue

9st 8lb

J: Marie Velon

T: Jamie Osborne

In the frame in Group company as 2yo; promising start for new yard when not beaten far over 5f at the Royal meeting and although he never mustered the pace to get involved at Newmarket since he found plenty for an AW win at Wolverhampton last week; back up 3lb and in class.

10/1

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12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 2B6224 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Proved a revelation on AW when blinkers went on and he's been running well off his lower turf mark this summer; whether he's well enough treated to win off this mark remains to be seen though.

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5th

8

(14)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:40 Southwell (AW)

The Caltonian

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Linda Perratt

Appreciated the return to AW when third of 14 in a hot 6f handicap at Newcastle last week; the return to 5f looks a good move and he's likely to make another bold bid.

16/1

3rd

3

(13)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Proved a revelation on AW when blinkers went on and he's been running well off his lower turf mark this summer; whether he's well enough treated to win off this mark remains to be seen though.

12/1

Form: 612147 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Has a good record at this track, winning over 7f and 6f in the spring; ran well in a stronger C&D handicap in June when not ideally drawn; not so good on turf last time but much better expected back at Newcastle.

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4th

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Richard Spencer

Has a good record at this track, winning over 7f and 6f in the spring; ran well in a stronger C&D handicap in June when not ideally drawn; not so good on turf last time but much better expected back at Newcastle.

12/1

7th

5

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:00 Yarmouth

Cross The Tracks

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

14

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Spencer

Hasn't looked back since switched to this venue, winning over 7f in March before two fine runs over this trip, winning as he pleased on the latter occasion seven weeks ago; up 6lb against stronger opposition but he's high on the list all the same.

10/1

Form: 1-3150 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

C&D winner on debut; sprung a 40-1 surprise at York's Dante meeting (7f, good) in May; easy to strike a line through his latest Goodwood run and he tries a visor on this return sprinting; interesting that he comes here rather than for something at the Ebor meeting; unexposed.

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5th

12

(12)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Diligent Resdev

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner on debut; sprung a 40-1 surprise at York's Dante meeting (7f, good) in May; easy to strike a line through his latest Goodwood run and he tries a visor on this return sprinting; interesting that he comes here rather than for something at the Ebor meeting; unexposed.

20/1

11th

13

(16)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Diligent Resdev

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Debut winner at Newcastle last November and recorded a 40-1 success when beating 14 rivals on handicap debut at York (7f, good) in May; not so good at Thirsk last time but he's still unexposed and has shaped as if this step up to 1m could suit.

20/1

5th

8

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Thirsk

Diligent Resdev

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Debut 6f AW winner who matched that promise under a penalty on his reappearance, before 40-1 success on his handicap debut at York (7f, good) last month; the third has since given that form at least a solid look; up 5lb and has to be taken seriously.

11/2

12/1

Form: 079925 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Good record on AW and he's slipped to a handy mark after a quiet summer; good effort at Hamilton on his stable debut 19 days ago but unable to build on it at Ascot last time; better expected back on Tapeta.

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4th

4

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders

9/1

6th

1

(11)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Herrington

Good record on AW and he's slipped to a handy mark after a quiet summer; good effort at Hamilton on his stable debut 19 days ago but unable to build on it at Ascot last time; better expected back on Tapeta.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Marie Velon

T: Michael Herrington

Was treading water in the first half of this year, but a switch of stable saw him show more signs of life when second to Jordan Electrics at Hamilton last week; he's now 6lb better off with the winner, and he's also 8lb lower than when winning over this C&D (good ground) last autumn; major contender.

4/1

12/1

Form: 0-5633 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

His losing run goes back 12 races to April 2022; good third on his last two starts (6f, good to firm) and he's one to consider in an open race.

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3rd

1

(10)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Ingra Tor

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

He has slipped to a handy mark and he's run creditably in Racing League handicaps on his last two starts; the drop to 5f looks worth exploring and this is an ease in grade (effectively a 0-80); chance if the widest stall doesn't prove a hindrance.

7/1

7th

8

(9)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ingra Tor

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

His losing run goes back 12 races to April 2022; good third on his last two starts (6f, good to firm) and he's one to consider in an open race.

12/1

Form: 697434 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Had a fine year in 2023 and although he's yet to strike this season, he retains a good chunk of his ability; poorly positioned when fourth at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; this track should see him in a better light and he's high on the list.

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8th

4

(4)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Aberama Gold

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Had a fine year in 2023 and although he's yet to strike this season, he retains a good chunk of his ability; poorly positioned when fourth at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; this track should see him in a better light and he's high on the list.

8/1

4th

6

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aberama Gold

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Hit a hot spell this time last season, winning at York before enjoying his finest hour in the Stewards' Cup, sluicing through the Goodwood mud off a 5lb higher mark; 0-8 this year but there's still plenty of ability intact and he wasn't far behind a rapid improver at Ayr last time; has won over C&D in the past and handicapped to go well, for all a lower draw would have been preferable.

10/1

3rd

2

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:28 Ayr

Aberama Gold

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final 110yds, kept on

6/1

25/1

Form: 453112 D

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

The winner of 11 races, including two in the space of five days in April; good second at Kempton when last seen but he returns from 12 weeks off in a deep race.

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8th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Tyger Bay

8st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Conrad Allen

Four-time C&D winner who won twice on soft turf in April; promising return from a break at Newcastle 16 days ago (behind Heathcliff) when not getting a clear run in the closing stages; can go well but the suspicion is that a few will prove stronger.

20/1

9th

7

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Conrad Allen

The winner of 11 races, including two in the space of five days in April; good second at Kempton when last seen but he returns from 12 weeks off in a deep race.

25/1

2nd

5

(1)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Kempton (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Conrad Allen

in touch with leaders

6/1

12/1

Form: -00632 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Hasn't won since the 2022 Norfolk Stakes but he went close at Doncaster 19 days ago, finishing off well having been forced to switch (winnner idling); cheekpieces now added; well beaten over C&D in one AW start last year.

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10th

14

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't won since the 2022 Norfolk Stakes but he went close at Doncaster 19 days ago, finishing off well having been forced to switch (winnner idling); cheekpieces now added; well beaten over C&D in one AW start last year.

12/1

2nd

2

(1)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

16:35 Doncaster

The Ridler

9st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, headway from 2f out, soon not clear run, switched right and in the clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, went second towards finish, just failed

9/4

11th
13 (8)
Yaaser

33/1

Form: -79353

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Usually seen over further but a well-run 6f at a stiff track should be okay; whether he's primed to win a red-hot sprint such as this looks a moot point though.

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7th

11

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Yaaser

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Jim Goldie

lost many lengths start, raced in last

10/1

4th

3

(3)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Serial slow starter who's 3lb lower than when winning over C&D this time last year; will always need some luck given his run style but he's used to plying his trade in better company and is quite capable.

5/1

11th

13

(8)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yaaser

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Usually seen over further but a well-run 6f at a stiff track should be okay; whether he's primed to win a red-hot sprint such as this looks a moot point though.

33/1

10/1

Form: 2-1332 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Well backed when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell in April (6f, Tapeta); placed in all three runs since, most recently chasing home Thunder Blue at Wolverhampton three weeks ago on his first run after a gelding operation (fluffed the start); same mark today but this looks a better race.

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12th

10

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Day

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Well backed when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell in April (6f, Tapeta); placed in all three runs since, most recently chasing home Thunder Blue at Wolverhampton three weeks ago on his first run after a gelding operation (fluffed the start); same mark today but this looks a better race.

10/1

2nd

3

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Justified short-priced favouritism on his handicap debut at Southwell in April; similar form but beaten at short odds twice since, most recently 1.25l behind City House at Kempton; gelded since; not fully exposed.

7/2

3rd

4

(2)

12th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Justified strong market support on his return at Southwell in April before seemingly undone by a poor track position (first and second dominated throughout) at Windsor last week; could have more to offer this year.

3/1

6/1

Form: 110242 CD BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

He has done well since dropped to sprint trips, winning two 6f handicaps on AW (one C&D) in January; career best when second over C&D in May and he ran another good race when second in the Gosforth Park Cup eight weeks ago; 1lb lower today and no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.

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13th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Of Zenda

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

He has done well since dropped to sprint trips, winning two 6f handicaps on AW (one C&D) in January; career best when second over C&D in May and he ran another good race when second in the Gosforth Park Cup eight weeks ago; 1lb lower today and no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.

6/1

2nd

4

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Of Zenda

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Won twice over 6f on the AW in January, the latest of those off 9lb lower here; has run well the last twice, including when second of 14 back here (6f) last month, but this is a tough race in which to have his first go at 5f.

7/1

10/1

Form: 306501 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1.

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14th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gisburn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out.

7/1

12th

3

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible.

8/1

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Exacta £564.00
Straight Forecast £567.40
Tricast £6187.80
Trifecta £7514.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Heathcliff

Daily Mail:

Prince Of Zenda

Telegraph:

Blue Day

POSTDATA:

Cross The Tracks

Daily Mirror:

Gisburn

TOPSPEED:

Tyger Bay

THE NORTH:

Badri

SPOTLIGHT:

Aberama Gold

NEWMARKET:

Heathcliff

The Times:

Heathcliff

The Guardian:

Heathcliff

D Express:

Heathcliff

The Star:

Heathcliff

Daily Record:

Heathcliff

The Sun:

Prince Of Zenda