September 02 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2-3525 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three 6f AW wins last year, including here; respectable efforts at Wolverhampton on his last two starts; drawn widest but this mark shouldn't be beyond him.
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12th

9

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Stanley Spencer

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

On a competitive mark on his AW form for James Tate but yet to show as much on turf, including for this yard last twice.

50/1

8th

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Stanley Spencer

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Fionn McSharry

On a competitive mark on his AW form for James Tate; yet to show as much on turf, including on stable debut at Chester (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; stamina not assured either.

20/1

10th

11

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Stanley Spencer

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Fionn McSharry

Won four times on AW for James Tate; good second at Southwell (6f) when last seen in April; sold for 13,000gns later that month; switching to turf is the obvious concern as he has been unplaceed in three previous runs on grass.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 211039 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won six times over 6f between January and May, three of them here; only midfield dropped to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but he should be a more potent force back at this trip
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3rd

7

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Won six times, three over C&D, in the first half of 2025 and he is well treated on even this year's best; wind surgery in April hasn't sparked a revival this summer but he drops in class this time and he has too much ability to rule out.

13/2

6th

10

(11)

31st Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Hold-up sprinter who boasts a good record over C&D; things haven't panned out his way in a couple of runs since wind surgery but he's well treated now and quite capable if things fall right.

10/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mike Murphy

Beaten on his last 12 starts and only sixth at Wolverhampton last month, but he was returning from a break and was slowly away; could be sharper for that latest outing and he ran well in third over C&D in April; this three-time C&D winner is capable of having a big say.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 371-90 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Probably needed the run here five weeks ago and better judged on his solid efforts in late 2024; yet to win at Southwell but he does have some good C&D form; others still more appealing this time.
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9th

6

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Beauty Choice

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

His last three wins have been over 7f and latest was in December 2024; well handicapped on old form but he finished in rear in his final two runs in the spring and looks opposable back from four months off.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

Form: 745510 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return from wind surgery when beating 21 rivals at York in July; down the field at Ripon 17 days ago but better than that; placed in both C&D runs; not ruled out.
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8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

Form: 873104 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Successful at Hamilton in July; beaten 4l into fourth at Wolverhampton 33 days ago but he was drawn 10 and the three to beat him were drawn 2, 1 and 3; today's apprentice looks fine value for a 7lb claim and he's one to consider.
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6th

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won a 7f AW handicap in February; two solid AW runs (6f) in July and he should go well back on turf; rain won't hurt his chance.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

27th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner who showed more back on Tapeta last time, when drawn wide and inclined to hang right at Wolverhampton; remains pretty consistent and is on a competitive mark, so there are positives.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.

10/1

11/2

Form: 158423 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Turf win in May and she comes here in top form, second and third in two runs last month; now 2lb higher and could prove vulnerable up in class.
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4th

3

(19)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Won four times in the first half of 2026 but she has come up short in Class 4 events on her last two starts; 2-3 over C&D but perhaps a shade high in the weights for now.

14/1

9th

1

(13)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Glory Hyde

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Four wins this season; not ideally positioned when down the field over C&D 13 days ago but, even so, an improved effort will be needed to defy this mark.

20/1

15th

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Glory Hyde

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though.

13/2

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: -22080 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful record in AW handicaps, including a 7f win here in January 2024; he hasn't found his best on turf this summer but this is a drop in grade and a revival isn't out of the question.
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11th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two-time 6f winner at Newcastle early in 2026; not at his best in the mud at Haydock (6f) 11 days ago but had twice shaped with some promise at Ripon prior to that, so he's very much one to consider now 1lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

13th

10

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Grant Wood

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

6

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out.

7/1

100/30

Form: -92640 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, including C&D, and he's slipped down the weights after three modest efforts on turf; the return to AW will help and his stable has found top gear in recent weeks; interesting down into a 0-80.
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2nd

3

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Losing run up to 15, but has been running well in defeat as when beaten less than a length into third of ten at Windsor (5f, good) last month; races off the same mark, but he is another for whom this trip looks sharp enough.

100/30

3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His last win was off 15lb higher but that was on AW in April 2024 and he has mixed record in four runs this year; ran well at Kempton (6f) in March but he was remote when third at Leicester last time and needs to bounce back again after that disappointing effort.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Al Barez

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Losing turf run goes back four years and he wasn't particularly convincing on grass in the middle months of 2025; however, he is 11lb lower than the latest attempt and his recent AW run at Kempton was quite encouraging; revival on the cards with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

5/2

Form: 038458 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Disappointing effort at Newmarket 17 days ago (6f, good to firm) but his usual headgear was dispensed with and it returns today; first, third and fifth in three visits to Southwell; not a solid option but he has plenty of ability and his mark is tumbling.
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4th

2

(1)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

While his 2026 campaign has been underwhelming, he has dropped down the weights and three of his last four runs have been creditable; each-way claims back into Class 6 company.

10/1

5th

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Should be well handicapped but slow starts are holding him back; did well to finish fourth at Musselburgh recently but he seems risky these days.

12/1

Form: 080178 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made all in an uncompetitive 6f handicap at Yarmouth (Class 5) in June; not so good twice since and his unbeaten Tapeta record (2-2) could come under threat today.
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19th

18

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Beyond Borders

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

The addition of a tongue-tie saw him return to winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June; the tongue-tie was left off on last month's stable debut and he ran creditably in fifth at Southwell; this may prove too competitive.

16/1

5th

9

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Beyond Borders

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Made it 3-4 on Tapeta when winning off 4lb lower early last month; a poor effort on turf a few weeks ago will need forgiving but he's the type to respond positively to a change of yard and the headgear coming off, so holds possibilities.

20/1

6th

2

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Beyond Borders

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Triple turf winner who made it 3-5 on AW when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) last month; ran another good race when a close second at Ripon (6f, good) last time and he's respected off only 1lb higher.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.10
Straight Forecast £64.43
Tricast £2243.32
Trifecta £1113.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Barez

The Sun:

Glory Hyde

TOPSPEED:

Grant Wood

The Guardian:

Monsieur Kodi

RP RATINGS:

Jesse Luc

Telegraph:

Stanley Spencer

POSTDATA:

Dicko The Legend

Daily Record:

Glory Hyde

The Times:

Grant Wood

D Express:

Monsieur Kodi

NEWMARKET:

Al Barez

Daily Mail:

Al Barez

Daily Mirror:

Al Barez

The Star:

Al Barez