August 22 / 19.40 Southwell (AW)

19.40

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 597621

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and she comes here on the back of a turf win at Ayr five weeks ago (7f, good; first-time blinkers, cheekpieces today); remains capable of better and stepping back up in distance looks a good idea.
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6th

8

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Biplane

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Never figured on turf last time (1m) but wasn't far away over 7f here the time before; does stay this far, for all that she's rarely seen over a mile these days.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Thirsk

Biplane

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Denied clear run before keeping on well for fifth (just behind Clear Angel) at Haydock (1m, good) last month and again ran well when third at Southwell (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to edge down the weights; each-way claims at least.

7/1

6

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Biplane

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John Wainwright

Denied a clear run when fifth over 1m at Haydock a fortnight ago and has returned to the mark she scored from over 6f at Newcastle in February; also has winning form here; another who has to enter the reckoning.

9/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 662543 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Rarely runs a bad race on AW and his record at Southwell reads -12132533; has been in fair form on turf this summer and everything looks in place for another good run.
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2nd

8

(14)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time AW scorer; only 1-37 on turf and the success was six years ago; not exactly a compelling profile but he holds a fighting chance at the weights in this grade; usually runs in handicaps.

9/2

6th

4

(7)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

4-23 on AW but just 1-36 on turf; don't have to go too far back to find form that would give him solid claims and this might not take much winning.

9/1

5th

4

(10)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Thrave

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

The last four of his five wins have been on AW; only 1-35 on the grass and didn't offer much back on turf at Redcar (7f, good to firm).

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 445052 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Losing run currently standing at 28; there has been promise for this yard, including when second of seven at Wolverhampton nine days ago, but others appeal more for win purposes.
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12th

3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Tremendous win record on AW, successful 16 times; however, the last 11 have been at Wolverhampton and he's gone off the boil since winning two in a row there (7f) at the start of the year; has it to prove in first Polytrack run for over a year.

33/1

10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

16/1

Form: 552538

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with but he has gone close on a couple of occasions since joining this yard in January; races off a career-low mark today but minor money perhaps his best hope.
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6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

9

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Nine career wins but operating below his best for some time; best watched.

16/1

Form: 508341

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning ways when landing a two-runner claimer at Redcar five weeks ago (rival trained by Declan Carroll for whom this one now makes his debut having been claimed for £7,000); hood left off but tongue-tie returns; has the abilty to go well off this mark.
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10th

6

(10)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Simulation Theory

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Has an awkward head carriage but he has still won three times from 7f-1m2f; has not found his best form this season and although he might not face much pressure for the lead here, others look stronger.

20/1

12th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:20 Doncaster

Simulation Theory

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led

12/1

8th

6

(1)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:10 Beverley

Simulation Theory

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, carried head high and weakened from over 1f out

8/1

14/1

Form: 0-4564 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won twice in 2019, including when registering an RPR of 100 at Ascot, but beaten 22 times since; looks to retain ability this year and dropping into Class 6 company will make things more manageable; not discounted.
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10th

3

(2)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ebury

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice for Martyn Meade at a much higher level back in 2019, but has failed to score since; always behind at Wolverhampton (9.5f; 40-1, held by Storm Asset) last time; highly unlikely to offer the solution.

25/1

8th

2

(9)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ebury

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice in 2019 but he's not added to his tally since, often well backed too; others look safer.

20/1

Form: 100546 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 1m handicap at Kempton in January off a 2lb higher mark; short of that level since, but he didn't run badly at Chelmsford 13 days ago and could come on for that first run in 12 weeks; has run well over C&D before.
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7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Last Mission

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Fair on the Flat in 2022 but has not shown a great deal over hurdles; unseated rider at fourth flight when 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut in May; returns from 108-day break here.

50/1

12/1

Form: 382330 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Her two wins have come over the straight 1m at Newcastle, latterly a classified event in January; placed three times in the spring but her form dipped at Beverley last time (caught wide and pulled hard); should bounce back quickly and she holds each-way claims at least.
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3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

Form: 152496 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won twice here for Alice Haynes (7f) in March; successful over 1m at Yarmouth in May for new stable but his record since then has been mixed; others look more solid.
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8th

8

(7)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arlos Sunshine

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Dropped away to finish last of ten over 1m here last month, his first outing for 429 days (150-1); best watched over this longer trip.

66/1

9th

11

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Arlos Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

midfield

33/1

5th

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Arlos Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John E Long

Went close over C&D (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 17l here last time; losing run is now up to 22 and others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 000313 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a course four-timer in January and February; game effort to win a 1m handicap at Doncaster last month and he turned in another sound effort there 23 days ago (7f); one to be very interested in back at Southwell with this mark well within range.
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4th

4

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Back From Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.

9/2

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that.

16/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Back From Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Has won five times here; a line can be put through his most recent C&D run and he didn't get any peace out in front at Nottingham 11 days ago (weakened into eighth of ten); it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him bounce back (there is possible competition for the lead but no other out-and-out front-runners).

10/1

Form: 42121-

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended 2021 in a rich vein of form, winning 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Kempton in December; off for eight months and back up in the weights so he'll need to be at his very best to come out on top.
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7th

7

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Ring Of Gold

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims.

16/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five wins over 7f on AW; 0-21 on turf and doesn't appeal for win purposes despite career-low mark.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Billy Garritty gets on well with him (form figures together read 421125) and the likes of Kessaar Power should ensure this is truly run, which will suit this hold-up performer; he does seem more effective over 7f, though.

7/1

10/1

Form: 773252 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ready winner at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in June; placed in three of his six runs since, including over 1m on Tapeta, and won't be far away if on a good day.
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8th

16

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Iron Sheriff

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in rear

50/1

4th

1

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:15 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not been in the best of form (13l-sixth here last week) since Pontefract win in June (1m2f, good to firm); has won on soft, but ideally suited by quicker ground; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual course winner, including C&D; acts on soft; has won three times over 1m2f this season but last two efforts suggest that the handicapper has his measure at present.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-7779 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Finished third in a 1m Class 4 at Chelmsford in November off a 12lb higher mark; less good since then, however, including after a break at Pontefract four weeks ago; down in class but with something to prove.
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10th

8

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:33 Pontefract

Defence Treaty

9st 5lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

prominent

7/1

1st

11

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Nottingham

Defence Treaty

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Took advantage of a low mark on Southwell AW in March but Lincoln Rockstar was too strong for him back on turf at Beverley (1m4f, soft) in May; has a weights turnaround today but the winner has edged forward since and has less to prove over 1m6f.

12/1

33/1

Form: 6749-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on his best form and he can be forgiven his hurdling efforts over the winter; didn't offer a great deal back on the Flat at Lingfield 13 days ago, however, and the first-time blinkers need to turn things around quickly.
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14th

7

(1)

22nd Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Dragons Fire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex Hales

slowly away, midfield, pushed along from 3f out, eased 2f out (jockey said gelding stopped quickly)

33/1

10th

4

(3)

9th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Dragons Fire

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Alex Hales

held up in rear, pushed along and no impression over 3f out, tailed off

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.80
Straight Forecast £51.25
Tricast £570.09
Trifecta £586.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Back From Dubai

Telegraph:

Iron Sheriff

The Times:

Thrave

RP Ratings:

Ring Of Gold

POSTDATA:

Simulation Theory

Daily Express:

Ebury

Daily Mail:

Iron Sheriff

THE NORTH:

Back From Dubai

The Guardian:

Back From Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Back From Dubai

The Star:

Back From Dubai

Daily Record:

Back From Dubai

The Sun:

Thrave