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Thursday 7 August 2025

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Racing League 19 Handicap

3YO plus | Class 4 | 5f 16y | 14 Runners | Turf

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(11)

Blind Beggar^v⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 84| BF| D

Took advantage of his reduced mark when successful at Sandown in July. Back up 5 lb, again ran well when third of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 3/1) 5 days ago and he can give another good account.

Form: 439313

(12)

Existent¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: Marco Ghiani| T: S C Williams| OR: 83| D

Losing run continues to mount up but was a good third in Dash at Epsom in June. However, his run of in-frame finishes came to an end when fifth of 13 in Racing League event at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft, 16/1) 2 weeks ago.

Form: 222235

(7)

All Ways Glamorous³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Saffie Osborne| T: C Mason| OR: 82| CD

Made it 3 wins from 5 starts when scoring at this C&D in June. Continued in good form when second of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Lingfield (5f, good) a month ago, challenging when hampered final 100 yds, and he's not taken lightly.

Form: 1-21812

(14)

King Of Bears¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Charles Bishop| T: George Scott| OR: 85

Ran up to best when third at Windsor in June and soon left behind a lesser effort sixth of 13 in Racing League event at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft, 7/1) 2 weeks ago. More needed, though, if he's to gain a first handicap success.

Form: 6-97306

(4)

Our Planet^h¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Finley Marsh| T: Michael Keady| OR: 80| D

Making first start since leaving Clive Cox, benefited from a positive ride back down in trip when winning 6-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, good, 3/1) 15 days ago. Task is now to build on that effort back in a handicap.

Form: 6-23551

(1)

Billie Be Quick^v¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 77| D

Doubled her tally at Down Royal in June and, in first-time visor, shaped as if still in good form when tenth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, soft, 9/1) 18 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Could be in the mix.

Form: 592120

(3)

Jacquelina²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Grace McEntee| T: P S McEntee| OR: 73| CD

Three-time C&D winner, including twice last year. However, has been below her best so far this season, one of lesser efforts when seventh of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 20 days ago.

Form: 530537

(5)

Ancient Times^t⁵⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Callum Shepherd| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 73| D

Made a winning reappearance at Doncaster in April and also scored at Catterick in May. Ran at least as well in defeat when second of 5 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 6/1) 37 days ago, so he could be thereabouts once more.

Form: 44-1212

(2)

Emperor's Son^h¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 73| D

Without a win since debut. In first-time hood, settled better than previous outing and wasn't disgraced when seventh of 13 in Racing League event at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft, 33/1) 2 weeks ago. Has something to find.

Form: 0/09-507

(9)

Asinara^t⁶²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: R Kingscote| T: C Hills| OR: 73| D

Dropped back in grade/trip, landed the odds (10/11) in 7-runner handicap at Bath (5f, good to firm) 62 days ago, scoring in straightforward fashion. This is tougher, though, as she moves back up in class.

Form: 335-321

(10)

So Smart^p,t⁹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: S D Bowen| T: G Harris| OR: 64| CD

C&D winner who bounced back to form when landing 5-runner handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good to soft, 9/4) 9 days ago, form boosted by the runner-up winning next time. Has penalty to overcome returned to this higher grade.

Form: 542461

(8)

Vince L'Amour^b,t¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 68| D

Won 3 times last year, including at York in October. However, he hasn't gone on from this season's reappearance, tenth of 22 in handicap back at York (6f, good, 28/1) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 606760

(13)

Woohoo⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Amie Waugh⁽³⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 68| D

Has thrived for current yard this season, making it 4 wins from 5 starts when landing 8-runner handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm, 6/4) 47 days ago, well on top finish. Has to be respected in her current form.

Form: 511121

(6)

Roach Power^b¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Joanna Mason| T: M Wigham| OR: 68| CD

Returned to winning ways at Ffos Las in July and followed up in good style under a penalty when making most in 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 5/4) 13 days ago. Major player with more still to offer at 5f.

Form: 333411

Forecasts

Woohoo (11/2), Existent (6/1), Asinara (7/1), Roach Power (8/1), Billie Be Quick (8/1), Blind Beggar (10/1), Ancient Times (10/1), King Of Bears (10/1), All Ways Glamorous (12/1), So Smart (12/1), Our Planet (14/1), Emperor's Son (16/1), Jacquelina (20/1), Vince L'Amour (25/1)

Having dropped a long way in the weights, ROACH POWER has been suited by being ridden positively back at 5f on his last 2 starts, making it back-to-back wins with a comfortable success at this C&D last time. He can make a bold bid for the hat-trick, though fellow C&D winner All Ways Glamorous also arrives in top form and is feared most, ahead of Woohoo.