August 22 / 18.40 Southwell (AW)

18.40

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Duralock Proud Sponsor Of Southwell Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 233141 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
He has really got his act together this year, regularly placed before breaking his duck over 6f here last month; well backed when winning a well-contested Class 4 event here eight days ago (again 6f) and did it in fine style; should have the pace to cope with 5f and an obvious contender back into Class 6 company under a penalty.
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9th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days.

14/1

1

(5)

17th Aug 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

So Grateful

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, the latest when making all over 6f at Thirsk in May; there have been some excuses since then and his record at this track means he can't be ignored.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

So Grateful

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still below a winning mark despite two successes since March (5f on Tapeta and 6f on fast turf), but yet to oblige on genuinely slow turf and a record of 85577 around here doesn't set the pulse racing.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 757-2P D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Defied a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last summer; near miss back at Lingfield in June but she was pulled up early at the same track in July; handles Tapeta and has fewer miles on the clock than many of these.
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6th

6

(3)

24th Jan 2023

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0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kim Wexler

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Tough mare who has been holding her form very well, most recently making all to beat Murbih over C&D last week; penalty against stiffer opposition and other pace influences mean she'll need to step forward again.

11/2

1st

4

(6)

17th Jan 2023

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Kim Wexler

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

made all, ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

5th Jan 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kim Wexler

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

led, shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, faced challenge final 110yds, no extra and headed towards finish

11/4

13/2

Form: 5-444

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who left the impression she would be adding to her long list of winning siblings when fourth at Haydock on her handicap debut in late June (5f, soft; 0-75); travelled very strongly on that occasion but still looked green when asked for her effort, eventually beaten 1.5l; potential to be better than a Class 6 performer and an interesting candidate.
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3rd

4

(4)

22nd Aug 2022

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Dawson Lane

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Julie Camacho

held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon went third, kept on but always held

13/2

11/2

Form: 167501 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins this season, the latest of them achieved in impressive fashion at Nottingham ten days ago (5f, good to firm; made all); fully effective over C&D and able to race off a 5lb lower mark than for that recent win; of obvious interest.
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6th

5

(2)

14th Nov 2022

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harrogate

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Stella Barclay

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 3f out, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, ridden over 1f out

14/1

7th

7

(6)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Harrogate

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stella Barclay

reared start and slowly into stride, midfield, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong (jockey said gelding reared leaving the stalls and was slowly away as a result)

25/1

10th

9

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Harrogate

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Stella Barclay

reared start and slowly away, in rear on outer, outpaced and pushed along from over 2f out, held when ridden briefly inside final furlong, made no impression (jockey said gelding reared as stalls opened causing him to be slowly away)

16/1

Form: 575341 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt for this yard, making all over 6f at Catterick last month; has form over 5f on Tapeta and a 2lb rise for his win isn't excessive; one to consider.
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11

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Mews House

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Without a win since May 2023 when previously trained by this yard and he's since dropped a long way in the weights; below his best at Catterick (6f, soft; first-time visor) a week ago and needs to get back on track.

16/1

6th

8

(9)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Mews House

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course record of 3-9 includes a nose defeat of Quercus off topweight in this race in 2022 (good to firm); 5lb wrong this time and effectiveness on soft or worse untested since September 2021; debuted visor no certainty to inspire, all seven wins having been gained free of headgear.

15/2

6th
6 (9)
Ustath

7/1

Form: 021232 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four course wins to his name (three on Fibresand), the latest over 6f last month; placed in all three runs since, latterly behind Birdie Bowers here eight days ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.
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8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:13 Catterick

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Fell

9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts.

15/2

7th
9 (3)
Young Tiger

16/1

Form: 537064 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Over two years since the last of his seven wins and although he didn't run badly here eight days ago, it didn't point to a win being imminent.
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7th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2022

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Young Tiger

8st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tom Tate

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

4th

7

(2)

14th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Young Tiger

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tom Tate

in touch with leaders, pushed along from 2f out, ridden when prominent 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

16/1

Form: 290037 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is a shadow of his former self; retains enough ability to have been placed a couple of times this summer but he didn't threaten at Wolverhampton last week and he remains vulnerable for win purposes.
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11

(1)

30th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duke Of Firenze

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David C Griffiths

Classy sprinter in his time but rising 14 and recent efforts haven't suggested he is poised to gain a 13th career win.

14/1

9th

8

(10)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duke Of Firenze

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David C Griffiths

took keen hold, in rear

16/1

6th

7

(8)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duke Of Firenze

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David C Griffiths

Classy sprinter in his time but he's rising 14 and is a shadow of his former glory; last two runs haven't been too bad but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 520061 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 19th attempt when making all over C&D eight days ago (beat the reopposing Ustath into second); clearly well suited by the drop to 5f (just his second attempt) but the Topspeed figure was modest and will need more if he is to defy his penalty.
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4

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

1-25 on turf and he looks up against it on the ratings here.

20/1

4th

9

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

started quickly, led, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened gradually inside final furlong

40/1

Non-runners

Duke Of Firenze, Birdie Bowers

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £7.73
Tricast £28.49
Trifecta £37.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

So Grateful

Telegraph:

Ustath

SPOTLIGHT:

Dawson Lane

The Guardian:

Mews House

POSTDATA:

Birdie Bowers

The Times:

Dawson Lane

Daily Mail:

So Grateful

Daily Mirror:

So Grateful

The Sun:

So Grateful

Daily Express:

Ustath

The Star:

Ustath

Daily Record:

Ustath