September 04 / 14.50 Southwell (AW)

14.50

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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 65601

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Rewarded market support at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago, pulling well clear of the rest with the runner-up; races under a penalty today, 2lb well in compared to his future mark but that looks lenient too; holds obvious claims on AW debut if seeing out this extra furlong.
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8

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Davorge Nation

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Declan Carroll

Improved form in nurseries the last twice, winning over C&D (good) then close second at Southwell (6f, AW); respected back here.

5/1

1

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Davorge Nation

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Rewarded market support at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago, pulling well clear of the rest with the runner-up; races under a penalty today, 2lb well in compared to his future mark but that looks lenient too; holds obvious claims on AW debut if seeing out this extra furlong.

11/4

3

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Musselburgh

Davorge Nation

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Finished down the field at big prices in all four runs, including a Beverley nursery (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; was 5l behind Tenor's Inn in that race and he's only 1lb lower here; opposable.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 978

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three quick runs in July/August (6f/5f), though wasn't beaten as far at Sandown (5f, good; first-time hood) in the latest; the hood is now left off and she returns to 6f for her AW/handicap debut; market should be informative.
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12

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Madam Mali

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Ollie Sangster

No improvement for the switch to nurseries when tenth of 14 behind Priestess on her nursery debut seven weeks ago; now tongue tied.

25/1

2

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Madam Mali

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ollie Sangster

Down the field in three quick runs in July/August (6f/5f), though wasn't beaten as far at Sandown (5f, good; first-time hood) in the latest; the hood is now left off and she returns to 6f for her AW/handicap debut; market should be informative.

7/1

8th

10

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Madam Mali

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Sangster

Made debut on July 21 and down the field at Windsor (6f, good/good to firm) on both starts; lots of improvement is needed in a first-time hood.

50/1

Form: 6553

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Modest form in 5f maidens and failed to improve when third of eight on handicap debut over C&D 18 days ago (hung left); each-way claims.
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5th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Thehunnebelllegacy

8st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Proved consistent without winning at two, though she went too keenly when fourth in 6f Newcastle nursery on her final run in November; she can't be ruled out if more settled in 2026.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Thehunnebelllegacy

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Close up in Southwell nurseries (6f, AW) and didn't appear to see out the 7f at Chester; might not be far away.

10/1

7/1

Form: 7373

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Posted a solid effort when third of nine at Nottingham (6f, good) on handicap debut 28 days ago; better is probably needed on this AW debut.
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6

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Priestess

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Improved for the switch to nurseries, finishing third at Nottingham before beating 13 rivals at Southwell (6f) last month; stretched by 7f at Wolverhampton last time and could resume her progress back sprinting; lower draw would have been preferable though.

7/1

4th

5

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Priestess

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Off the mark (fifth attempt) with a last-gasp win in a Southwell nursery (6f, Tapeta) 18 days ago; up 4lb but she showed a good attitude last time and should have more to offer at this new trip; respected.

5/2

4

(12)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Priestess

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Tom Ward

Posted a solid effort when third of nine at Nottingham (6f, good) on handicap debut 28 days ago; better is probably needed on this AW debut.

7/1

Form: 79427

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Chased home an odds-on winner when keeping on for second at Doncaster on handicap debut but disappointing at Catterick (reported to have been unsuited by the track) 17 days ago, both of those runs in cheekpieces over 6f on good to firm; needs to bounce back.
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3rd

13

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:45 Salisbury

White Ladder

8st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John Ryan

Improved once tackling nurseries/wearing cheekpieces for Archie Watson last season, finishing second in 6f events at Doncaster and Southwell; sold for 15,000gns last October; up in trip on stable debut but goes without the headgear.

16/1

5

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

White Ladder

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Chased home an odds-on winner when keeping on for second at Doncaster on handicap debut but disappointing at Catterick (reported to have been unsuited by the track) 17 days ago, both of those runs in cheekpieces over 6f on good to firm; needs to bounce back.

12/1

6

(7)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

White Ladder

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Gave the impression he wanted further when a keeping-on second on nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; having been gelded and tried in cheekpieces), though did chase home the odds-on winner; respected.

5/1

Form: 747

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Best effort from her three starts in maiden/novice company came when fourth of seven at Leicester (6f, good; beaten 9l) in July on her second start; too free at Epsom (7f, good) last time and now returns to 6f for her AW/handicap debut; better is needed.
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3rd

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hello Isla

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Placed for the first time (sixth run) when keeping on for third at Wolverhampton 16 days ago (5f; behind Redditzio); more will be needed to win but not discounted; stable also run Princess Billyboy.

5/1

3rd

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hello Isla

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Placed for the first time (sixth run) when keeping on for third at Wolverhampton 16 days ago (5f; behind Redditzio); more will be needed to win but not discounted; stable also run Princess Billyboy.

5/1

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hello Isla

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Five-race maiden who has inconsistent form; however, gives the impression this drop to 5f may prove beneficial.

8/1

Form: 7376

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 5l when third of four at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) but he went backwards from that at Chester (6f, good) on his next start; reported to have never travelled when beating only one rival on handicap debut at Leicester (5f, good) five weeks ago and now steps back up to 6f for AW debut.
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11

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Baybe Driver

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finished behind Hello Isla over C&D 19 days ago but he ran creditably in the circumstances and new blinkers could prompt extra; dropped 2lb and he's one to consider.

14/1

7

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Baybe Driver

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Beaten around 5l when third of four at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) but he went backwards from that at Chester (6f, good) on his next start; reported to have never travelled when beating only one rival on handicap debut at Leicester (5f, good) five weeks ago and now steps back up to 6f for AW debut.

18/1

6th

2

(8)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:03 Leicester

Baybe Driver

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Like Dandy's Rocket, his second start stands out and he's been gelded before switching to nurseries; this half-brother to five winners makes more appeal though.

11/2

Form: 966

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Beaten at least 9l over 6f in each of his three starts in maiden/novice company, though his third run was his best effort; has been off since June and gelded ahead of this handicap debut.
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11th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Dream Forever

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Maiden (0-9); runner-up on AW at Newcastle (6f; 18-1) in February; beaten 29l (13th of 14) and 8l (12th of 14) at Pontefract and Redcar respectively on his last two appearances; easing mark and claimer ridden but difficult to make a case for on recent form.

20/1

12th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:20 Redcar

Dream Forever

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Reached the frame in 6f/7f handicaps at Newcastle this year; beaten a long way on all three outings on turf, although the outside stall provides an excuse for his heavy defeat in a big-field handicap at Pontefract last month.

14/1

13th

10

(14)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Dream Forever

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Chased home The Tunguska Event at Newcastle (6f) in February and meets that rival on 5lb better terms for 1.25l; didn't run badly over 7f back at Newcastle last month when not ideally positioned; can win races off this mark but he will have to overcome stall 14 if this is to be one of them.

8/1

Form: 679

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in three starts on turf (6f/7f); returns to 6f and makes her handicap/AW debut with better needed.
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3rd

8

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:43 Redcar

Twilight Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

String of ordinary efforts last year and another on her comeback a few weeks ago; this is weaker if anything but she's still hard to enthuse about.

6/1

5th

12

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Twilight Dawn

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Offered little in her five juvenile runs, just seventh of ten in 7f Newcastle nursery in November; others appeal more.

50/1

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Dawn

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Simon Whitaker

Big prices and well beaten in three starts on turf (6f/7f); returns to 6f and makes her handicap/AW debut with better needed.

33/1

Form: 367

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 14l when third of ten behind an easy winner at Haydock (6f, good) on debut but she hasn't built on that in two starts since; tailed off at Ayr (7f, good) 24 days ago and now makes her AW/handicap debut with blinkers applied.
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14th

8

(18)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Maw Can

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Cost 100,000euros as a yearling but modest form in Britain for Adrian Nicholls; off eight months.  

16/1

10

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Maw Can

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian Nicholls

Beaten around 14l when third of ten behind an easy winner at Haydock (6f, good) on debut but she hasn't built on that in two starts since; tailed off at Ayr (7f, good) 24 days ago and now makes her AW/handicap debut with blinkers applied.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Maw Can

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Beaten 14l when third on Haydock debut (6f, good) last month and was a well-held sixth at Thirsk three weeks later; now goes up in trip but this looks another tough assignment and she'll be more interesting when switched to nurseries.

33/1

Form: 745

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Fourth of ten at Chester on second start but well beaten at Windsor (again 6f on good) 31 days ago; makes AW debut on this switch to a handicap.
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9th

9

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

Flybar

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Modest efforts over 6f/7f last term, including in two nurseries, with a visor tried on final start (7f); on a lowly mark, and with her stable gong well, is one to consider on first try at 5f.

9/2

5th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:55 Chester

Flybar

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Hugo Palmer

Well held in three qualifying runs and same story on nursery debut at Southwell (6f, AW; 28-1) two weeks ago; still early days and visor is now added but she needs a transformation on this step up to 7f; one of three runners for Hugo Palmer.

16/1

11

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Flybar

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Hugo Palmer

Fourth of ten at Chester on second start but well beaten at Windsor (again 6f on good) 31 days ago; makes AW debut on this switch to a handicap.

12/1

Form: 0745

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye finishing strongly from the rear when a close fifth of 11 at Beverley (5f, good to firm; 33-1) on his handicap debut three weeks ago, shaping as if the return to this trip would suit; switches to AW; interesting; stablemate of Spartacus Warrior.
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6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Spartacus Force

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Has met his match in four sprint handicaps off similar marks to today's but was hampered at the start at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month before coming through to take a late third of nine; unraced on ground slower than good but looks worth a go over 7f; yard also runs Spartacus Warrior.

7/1

6th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Spartacus Force

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Has met his match in four sprint handicaps off similar marks to today's but was hampered at the start at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month before coming through to take a late third of nine; unraced on ground slower than good but looks worth a go over 7f; yard also runs Spartacus Warrior.

7/1

3rd

5

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartacus Force

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Not at his best on his last two starts (behind Martha's Shadow latest); even his best efforts need building on if he is to make it seventh time lucky.

7/1

Form: 98452

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Posted an improved effort when second of five at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) on handicap debut 51 days ago but now drops back to 6f; switches to AW (dam won four times on AW); stablemate of Spartacus Force.
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10th

7

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartacus Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Placed in two turf handicaps last year, including at Leicester when last seen in October; first-time cheekpieces are added on reappearance; likely to be competitive if ready to roll.

7/1

8

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Spartacus Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Failed to take to the AW two starts ago but he wasn't far away in turf handicaps over an extended 7f (good to firm) and 1m (good to soft) either side; a bare 7f can suit and on the premises again.

13/2

3rd

8

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Spartacus Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Failed to take to the AW two starts ago but he wasn't far away in turf handicaps over an extended 7f (good to firm) and 1m (good to soft) either side; a bare 7f can suit and on the premises again.

13/2

Form: 065

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Beat only one rival home on debut over this C&D but she has shown a bit more over 5f at Beverley on both starts since, albeit still well held; back up to 6f on this AW return.
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3rd

10

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Trucial Pearl

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to win (0-10) but just failed to do so in a newly applied visor at Chelmsford (7f; 12-1) in March; fairly respectable since, a weakening fifth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) latest; Mason Paetel's 5lb claim might assist from a handicapping perspective.

7/1

5th

7

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Doncaster

Trucial Pearl

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Michael & David Easterby

In good form on the AW before acquitting herself well from a wide draw when sixth of 14 in 6f Pontefract handicap last month; eased 1lb so she's a player in her bid for a breakthrough success.

7/2

6th

14

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Trucial Pearl

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Currently 0-8 but she has shown more than enough in AW handicaps this year to think races could fall her way; both turf runs on good to firm (encouragement for slower on breeding); wide draw to overcome.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £90.30
Straight Forecast £94.13
Tricast £427.50
Trifecta £564.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Davorge Nation

Telegraph:

Madam Mali

The Times:

Maw Can

Daily Mirror:

Thehunnebelllegacy

SPOTLIGHT:

Spartacus Force

D Express:

Flybar

The Sun:

Madam Mali

Daily Mail:

Maw Can

POSTDATA:

Davorge Nation

The Guardian:

Davorge Nation

The Star:

Davorge Nation

Daily Record:

Thehunnebelllegacy