October 31 / 20.15 Southwell (AW)

20.15

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  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 466531 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a C&D handicap last week, pulling clear with one who has run well in defeat since; 6lb higher today and work to do with Back From Dubai on their C&D run last month.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Heretic

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

All 27 runs have been on AW; back-to-back wins at Southwell (1m) last October but he's been up and down since and was beaten 12l at Southwell two weeks ago; now makes his belated turf debut and comes with risks attached.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Back-to-back C&D wins last October (off 3lb lower than today, then 3lb higher than today); should appreciate returning to 1m having produced a lesser effort over 7f here last time; can be involved.

11/2

8th

1

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Scored twice over 1m here in 2025 and back to form of late, posting a good third of 11 in 1m handicap here three weeks ago; he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

5/1

Form: 073U00 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

10th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Outrace

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Decent record over C&D (13022; all in 2023) but has become very hard to predict; given a seven-week break since a poor effort at Chepstow and others are more reliable.

10/1

Form: 154522 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner; best run in 2025 when going down by a neck over C&D last month; the first, third, fifth and eighth have won since and a 1lb rise looks lenient; strong claims.
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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: 4-8867

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three runs for new yard (after wind surgery); dropped 10lb but others have more pressing claims.
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4th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Duke Orsino

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

One of his better efforts at Yarmouth one month ago, when going beyond 1m for the first time, but was probably flattered in a muddling, small-field affair; will want to settle better upped in distance again.

16/1

4th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Duke Orsino

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

11-race maiden, never always finishing towards rear; tried cheekpieces on latest start; now it's a step up in trip.

25/1

12th

10

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Duke Orsino

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Unplaced in ten starts and well beaten twice since a break; cheekpieces go on; others preferred.

50/1

Form: 827567

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name from 32 starts and that was in a weak classified event at Wolverhampton in January; sharper for last week's reappearance but others appeal more this time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Gained sole win in a classified event and has made the frame several times at that level in 2026; not the percentage call returned to a handicap and going into unknown territory trip-wise.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

The winner of just one of his 42 starts but that success came in a 0-50 classified event on Tapeta and when ridden by Billy Loughnane (record on him reads 122425); finished in front of Hopjes when second over C&D ten days ago; should be involved again.

5/1

Form: 00-442 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Improving run by run this year, finishing second of 11 at Wolverhampton 25 days ago (7f); the winner of that race has gone in again since and returning to 1m should be beneficial; solid contender.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Both wins in December including one over this trip; third in all four starts since his latest success and the return to 7f looks to be in his favour; solid contender.

5/1

3rd

2

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 7f at Wolverhampton and Lingfield in December and he's held his form with placed efforts in last three runs including a close call over C&D in January; still looks on a workable mark and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

3/1

Form: 370843

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Third behind Heretic over C&D last week but she was beaten over 4l and a 5lb turnaround in the weights may not be sufficient.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(5)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-21 but a few of her recent efforts, including when fourth of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (first-time visor) ten days ago, give her each-way claims.

7/1

4th

7

(7)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Formerly with Tim Easterby and now 0-20 after making it 0-5 for this yard when well held in a classified race at Southwell five days ago; switches to a visor.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-15 for Tim Easterby and beaten four times for new stable since December 29; latest effort was a bit better but she will need to raise her game again to take this.

10/1

33/1

Form: 007976

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who is hard to fancy on this year's evidence; now tried in cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

8th

11

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Mostly down the field for this yard, including over C&D last time; can't be supported.

33/1

Form: 5670

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three novice runs and she was a well-beaten 22-1 shot on her handicap debut last month (6f); steps up in trip with cheekpieces added but she is not a solid option.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Tipple

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field in three novice runs and she was a well-beaten 22-1 shot on her handicap debut last month (6f); steps up in trip with cheekpieces added but she is not a solid option.

25/1

9

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Tipple

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field in three novice runs and she was a well-beaten 22-1 shot on her handicap debut last month (6f); steps up in trip with cheekpieces added but she is not a solid option.

25/1

11th

5

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kaths Tipple

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

Has cut little ice in her three runs to date, seventh of nine in novice over C&D ten days ago; she needs this switch to handicaps to spark major improvement.

20/1

Form: 06-049

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; penultimate run at Chelmsford (1m; tongue tie first time) wasn't without hope but he failed to back it up last week (drawn wide); still not fully exposed.
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4th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times on the Lingfield Polytrack (7f/1m) during the winter and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but not at his best lately; others more solid.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins at Lingfield (7f-1m) over the winter; his form has cooled more recently and he returns to turf (well held in one attempt) with a point to prove; can blow the start.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Three-time course winner (7f-1m) during the winter; 1lb lower than when second over C&D in February but needs to up his game after a couple of quiet runs.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £24.58
Tricast £60.58
Trifecta £79.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Back From Dubai

POSTDATA:

Homme De Fer

Daily Record:

Heretic

The Times:

Homme De Fer

Daily Mail:

Homme De Fer

RP RATINGS:

Back From Dubai

Telegraph:

Back From Dubai

The Guardian:

Back From Dubai

D Express:

Back From Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Back From Dubai

The Sun:

Back From Dubai

The Star:

Back From Dubai