17:45 Newcastle

Thursday 21 August 2025

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Racing League Race 29 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 17:45 | Winning time: 3m 31.28s

(14)

Rock N Roll Pinkie²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: William Carver| T: I Furtado| OR: 80| D

33/1

Has been thriving on her racing, recording a wide-margin success at Nottingham in June and resuming winning ways in 12-runner handicap at York (16.2f, good, 9/2) 27 days ago. Could be in the mix in her current form.

Form: 1-35131

(1)

Road To Wembley^p¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Finley Marsh| T: R Hughes| OR: 78| CD

11/1

Well positioned when scoring at Chelmsford in June and, in first-time cheekpieces, soon left behind a lesser effort when second of 6 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, good, 3/1) 16 days ago. Winner of this race last year and can give his running again.

Form: 721362

(5)

Sax Appeal¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Archie Young⁽⁵⁾| T: C Johnston| OR: 77| D

17/2

Gained a fourth victory since February having been allowed to dictate in 3-runner event at Beverley (16.2f) in July. However, found it tougher when third of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good to firm, 5/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip.

Form: 335413

(9)

Kingdom Of Stars^p1¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Joe Leavy| T: T Ward| OR: 76| D

11/1

Consistent in all-weather handicaps this season, getting off the mark at Kempton (16f) in July. Not in quite the same form back on turf when third of 6 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, good, 7/2) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces now reached for.

Form: 8-42213

(7)

Zimmerman^b,t²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 74| D

28/1

Winner at York (16.2f) last summer and has returned to form last 2 starts, 3½ lengths fifth of 12 to Rock N Roll Pinkie in handicap back at the same C&D (good, 20/1) 27 days ago. Now 2 lb below last winning mark but others still more persuasive.

Form: 45-4985

(6)

Synergism⁸^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 78| D

11/8

Little impact at 2 yrs but has proved a different proposition gelded and upped in trip sent handicapping this season, recording fourth success when landing 6-runner handicap (5/6) at Kempton (16f) 8 days ago. Major player under a penalty.

Form: 221411

(3)

Zealandia^b¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: T E Whelan| T: Ian Williams| OR: 72| CD

25/1

Thirteen runs since last win at this C&D in 2024 but from his falling mark has shown better signs on last 2 starts, third of 7 in handicap at Newbury (16.5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Now tried again in blinkers.

Form: 6-78833

(10)

Fast Fred^p¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 72| C

16/1

Proved better than ever when scoring at Carlisle (11.2f) in July. Good third behind Rock N Roll Pinkie at York (16.2f, good, 16/1) next time, before disqualified having lost the weight cloth at Haydock 13 days ago. Remains unexposed at this trip.

Form: 23213D

(13)

Lagoon Nebula²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Cieren Fallon| T: A Kinirons| OR: 72

14/1

Winner of handicap hurdle at Cheltenham in April and has been in good heart back on the level since, third of 16 in handicap at Galway (14.1f, good to soft) 20 days ago. More needed as she makes tapeta debut.

Form: 356-243

(11)

Captain Potter^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 70| D

10/1

Has been going through a good spell, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts when forging clear for success in 7-runner handicap at Pontefract (17.1f, good, 18/5) 15 days ago. Back up in grade but he can make his presence felt.

Form: 242131

(4)

Further Measure^p²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: J Mitchell| T: M Murphy| OR: 69| D

80/1

Thrived on all-weather early in the year, making it 5 wins from 6 starts with success at Southwell (14.1f) in March. After 3 months off, shaped as if needing the run when tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 50/1) 3 weeks ago. Others still preferred.

Form: 111300

(12)

Chillhi^v⁷^{(ex 5)}

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: A Mullen| T: James Owen| OR: 58| C| D

16/1

Has been finding his feet for current yard, winning over hurdles in July and also in 4-runner handicap at Beverley (16.2f, good to firm, 13/8) a week ago, having benefit of enterprising ride. Visor back on but has a penalty to contend with.

Form: 255231

(8)

Hatysa²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Nicola Currie| T: A M Balding| OR: 71

6/1

Back on all-weather for second handicap start, much improved when opening account in 11-runner contest at Southwell (14.1f, 15/2) 24 days ago, pulling clear with one who has scored since. Respected upped further in trip.

Form: 5-4581

(2)

Queen Roslyn²³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: Shay Farmer⁽⁷⁾| T: B Ellison| OR: 50

40/1

Having had a breathing operation, left previous efforts behind when winning 9-runner selling handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm, 6/1) 23 days ago, though didn't look the easiest of rides. Further improvement required from 4 lb out of weights.

Form: 99/6-681

Forecasts

Synergism (11/8), Hatysa (6/1), Sax Appeal (17/2), Captain Potter (10/1), Road To Wembley (11/1), Kingdom Of Stars (11/1), Lagoon Nebula (14/1), Fast Fred (16/1), Chillhi (16/1), Zealandia (25/1), Zimmerman (28/1), Rock N Roll Pinkie (33/1), Queen Roslyn (40/1), Further Measure (80/1)

SYNERGISM continued his progression in handicaps this year when scoring decisively at Kempton last week and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him from adding to his tally. The main danger could be fellow 3-y-o Hatysa, who remains lightly raced in handicaps and promises to be suited by this longer trip, with Captain Potter also considered.