August 25 / 14.15 Southwell (AW)

14.15

Standard

Joy Silvester Mobile Barbering Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Joy Silvester Mobile Barbering Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1

Form: 3413-7

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f on final start for Andrew Balding and he later ran well on this track (1m3f) on yard debut last autumn; however his hurdle career has stalled and he was soundly beaten back on the Flat at Ascot recently; has an easier task here but unconvincing; now has cheekpieces fitted.
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1st

1

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Fakenham

Belcamo

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Flat winner but 0-11 as a hurdler and can race freely; has shown he can be competitive off even higher marks but has to bounce back from two below-par efforts.

7/2

2nd

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Belcamo

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Looks exposed after eight hurdling starts but was second in run-of-the-mill Fontwell handicap (2m1f, good) in September and has each-way claims if in similar form again here.

10/1

2nd

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Belcamo

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Looks exposed after eight hurdling starts but was second in run-of-the-mill Fontwell handicap (2m1f, good) in September and has each-way claims if in similar form again here.

10/1

33/1

Form: 1-0798

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over about 1m on Wolverhampton AW on final start in 2024 but he's had some low-key results at that trip and 1m2f for this yard and this new distance is a step into the unknown.
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2

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Ajdayet

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won over about 1m on Wolverhampton AW on final start in 2024 but he's had some low-key results at that trip and 1m2f for this yard and this new distance is a step into the unknown.

33/1

7

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Ajdayet

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Ended last season with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard this summer; still lightly raced and now 4lb lower than for his success, but he needs a major revival

33/1

9th

4

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Ajdayet

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Winner at the fifth attempt for Archie Watson last year (8.6f, AW); can't support on what we've seen following wind surgery this season, including when finishing three places (and 11l) behind Bamburgh at Ayr last time.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 433477 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won three in midwinter, two over C&D; hasn't entered the argument in two runs back from a break, on turf and here (1m4f), but the return to this trip will suit and he's back on his latest winning mark.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

Form: 849286

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Latest three wins at 1m4f on AW, most recently at Newcastle last October, but somewhat mixed since; weak finisher in three 1m6f attempts since last July, including over C&D, which leaves him with stamina to prove.
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6th

10

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Damascus Steel

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two 1m4f AW wins last winter for Denis Quinn and respectable fifth of 15 at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month on sole run for John Ryan; however, it's a long time since he ran well on turf and has something to prove back on grass; stable debut.

12/1

5th

9

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Steel

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Ryan

In good form for Denis Quinn in recent months including wins at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in December and over C&D in January; closely matched with Wonder on a couple of bits of form and respected on first start for John Ryan (same owner); stable also runs Tommy's Promise.

11/1

3rd

3

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Steel

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Denis Quinn

Made it two wins in a row when edging out Wonder over C&D last month; extended his run of good form when second of ten at Wolverhampton (1m4f) four weeks ago; should figure again.

5/1

Form: 2787

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promising start when second of five in 1m2f Pontefract novice (33-1) in April; easy to back for handicap debut over 1m5f at Ayr in July when never involved; dropped 3lb but he may still be poorly handicapped; AW debut.
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4th

6

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Action Pact

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Improved as his stamina was drawn out last season, winning over 2m2f here in October (soft); below par on extremely deep ground at Nottingham when last seen 211 days ago but that is not the run to judge him on; unlikely he has reached his ceiling and he's an interesting contender.

4/1

6th

5

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:00 Nottingham

Action Pact

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Close third at Chester (2m, good) last month then got off the mark at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) last time; travelled well on that most recent start and this lightly raced 4yo may well have more left in the tank.

5/1

Form: 674

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Modest form at 1m4f on first two starts but she showed more in the face of a very tough task here in July; by a stout stamina influence and 1m6f may well suit but more is needed off a highish mark on handicap debut.
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6th

16

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Louies Folly

10st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has placed form over 2m/2m1f on the level; favourite when runner-up in Limerick maiden hurdle in March; 2m5f was expected to suit last time, but it didn't; gets plenty of weight from her main rivals.

6/1

5th

13

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:05 Limerick

Louies Folly

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Fair Flat maiden in Britain for James Horton; shaped okay on all three maiden hurdle runs over 2m, notably latest when (favourite) chasing home a ready winner here last month (soft); tries a longer trip here.

8/1

2nd

8

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Louies Folly

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; Flat maiden has run respectably in two maiden hurdles recently and looks capable of being a big player here.

2/1

Form: 439154

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut over 1m3f at Hamilton (first-time blinkers) in July but he's not come near that form in two runs since and switches to the AW and a new trip with plenty to prove; headgear discarded.
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7

(9)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Me And Bobby McGee

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful handicap debut over 1m3f at Hamilton (first-time blinkers) in July but he's not come near that form in two runs since and switches to the AW and a new trip with plenty to prove; headgear discarded.

9/1

3

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Musselburgh

Me And Bobby McGee

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful handicap debut in Hamilton contest (1m3f) and soft ground looks a plausible excuse for his poor effort later in July; this 3yo colt remains unexposed.

11/2

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Me And Bobby McGee

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Blinkers added for handicap debut at Hamilton (1m3f, good; unraced on softer) 11 days ago and he improved to make all in eight-runner race at 25-1, with the first two nearly 7l clear; up 6lb on different ground but should stay and it's likely he will again be able to dictate the pace.

9/4

Form: 64-444 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Had two subsequent winners ahead of him when he was a close fourth of five at Goodwood (1m4f) in June; rather laboured when fourth of seven on the step up to 2m1f at Pontefract but he didn't seem to lack stamina and adding blinkers may sharpen him up now trying the AW.
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9th

8

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

New York Minute

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped on AW last September-December, including for 1m6f/2m hat-trick; peak form was not repeated this year, including in two small fields this spring but they were at 1m3f/1m4f; returning to 2m should be a big help but none of his turf form (five races) approaches this mark.

12/1

2nd

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

New York Minute

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped last autumn, with him landing a hat-trick, including two over 2m round Southwell, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; solid effort there last Thursday, back from a few months off (1m3f), but he'll want a similarly strong pace this evening.

3/1

3rd

2

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

New York Minute

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Joey Ramsden

Won his last two starts for Ralph Beckett and completed the hat-trick here over 2m in November when visored for the first time on his debut for this stable; ran another good race when runner-up at Kempton (2m) next time but he was below his best 97 days ago; could bounce back on his first start since but this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

6/1

Form: 587

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15l and more in three runs at 1m4f and 1m3f, two of them on this track; handicaps will prove more suitable but the assessor hasn't felt generous.
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9

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Creating Mischief

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Beaten 15l and more in three runs at 1m4f and 1m3f, two of them on this track; handicaps will prove more suitable but the assessor hasn't felt generous.

14/1

7

(13)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Creating Mischief

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Beaten in excess of 15l in his two 1m4f runs in April and May; significant improvement required.

33/1

Form: 54-95

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in his qualifying runs, two for Charlie Appleby and one for this yard, but there was more promise in his handicap debut at Doncaster (1m4f) in July when it was tight between a subsequent winner, one other and him for third place; kept on well there so the new trip may well suit; dropped 4lb and open to improvement.
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3rd

8

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Double Meaning

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Made good progress handicapping for this yard from August onwards, scoring at Southwell (1m6f) then easily defying a penalty at Lingfield (2m, also AW) ten days later; fine effort when fourth in the Old Rowley Cup over C&D (good) in October and had soft-ground excuse on final start of the term; not fully exposed and he's respected on this return.

5/1

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

Form: 4-36

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best effort on debut when beaten 5l in 1m2f novice on Chelmsford AW; lesser efforts with varying tactics since but of more interest now handicapping up in trip, a sibling having won five AW races at 2m for this yard.
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2nd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Captain Robert

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has been running creditably on the AW this year (in the frame on last three starts, all over 2m at Southwell); could go well, but below best three previous runs on turf.

9/4

3rd

2

(6)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Robert

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

One win from 12 starts; posted a solid effort when third of nine in first-time blinkers here in February and probably would have benefited from a stronger gallop when fourth over C&D 35 days ago (Charlie Darling was third); claims.

5/1

4th

3

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Captain Robert

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: James Fanshawe

Broadly sound AW form since October features an account-opening win over 1m6f; posted a solid-looking effort in new headgear (blinkers) over C&D most recently; runs off the same mark and Conor Whiteley takes off a bonus 7b; highly respected.

3/1

14/1

Form: 559-9

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Modest form so far but he was entitled to need the run on his handicap debut at Chester (1m4f; first-time visor, retained) in July; his pedigree doesn't lean towards a further step up in trip, however.
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3rd

10

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Ridgemaster

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December but three heavy defeats have followed, including dropped to 6f back on turf last time.

33/1

7th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ridgemaster

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December; two heavy defeats (7f and 1m) have followed and he now tackles a sprint trip for the first time, with cheekpieces also given a go.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.40
Straight Forecast £31.63
Tricast £205.27
Trifecta £262.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

New York Minute

SPOTLIGHT:

Double Meaning

NEWMARKET:

Louie's Folly

The Sun:

Action Pact

Daily Mirror:

Belcamo

POSTDATA:

Damascus Steel

The Times:

New York Minute

Telegraph:

New York Minute

The Guardian:

New York Minute

Daily Mail:

New York Minute

The Star:

New York Minute

Daily Record:

New York Minute

D Express:

Double Meaning