October 31 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 481-22 D BF

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.
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1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajeko

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.

7/2

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajeko

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Rajeko

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

in touch with leaders, headway on outer from 2f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on

11/8

Form: 808935 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Unable to match 2024's heroics this year but he was successful at Chester in May off this mark and has been running in deep races since; should give his running but perhaps minor money will be his best hope.
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He was making his seasonal debut when only fifth in this race 12 months ago but he's been kept on the go this winter and has been better than ever; suspicion others will prove better handicapped here though.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He has been a fine servant to connections and added wins eight and nine to his tally in 2025, the latest a 1m handicap at Kempton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second to an upwardly mobile 4yo over C&D five weeks ago but even that effort will need bettering in this field.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -11640 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
3-3 on AW, two of the wins coming over C&D, and he showed what he could do on turf when a fine fourth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; last of 17 at the Ebor meeting but he was making some inroads when meeting traffic and eased inside the final furlong; one to consider.
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3

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Dividend

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

3-3 on AW, two of the wins coming over C&D, and he showed what he could do on turf when a fine fourth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; last of 17 at the Ebor meeting but he was making some inroads when meeting traffic and eased inside the final furlong; one to consider.

10/1

3

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Dividend

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

3-3 on AW, two of the wins coming over C&D, and he showed what he could do on turf when a fine fourth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; last of 17 at the Ebor meeting but he was making some inroads when meeting traffic and eased inside the final furlong; one to consider.

10/1

Form: 963028 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this summer, placed in strong 1m handicaps at Newcastle in June and August; tapped for speed over 7f last month but it was still a solid effort; no obvious reason why he won't be as effective at this track (has won around a bend); each-way shout.
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5th

3

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Nikovo

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

Not disgraced in the Victoria Cup last time but, generally speaking, is perhaps still on a difficult mark on turf; gained last three wins on Newcastle AW and has shown peak form there.

12/1

8th

24

(25)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Nikovo

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Registered last three wins on Newcastle AW and ran respectably there on finals day; came up well short in the Spring Cup returned to turf last time and remains on a difficult mark in this sphere; sole handicap success on grass was off 13lb lower.

66/1

16th

18

(16)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Nikovo

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Herrington

Kept busy on AW during the winter, winning over 7f at Newcastle and far from disgraced in a valuable 1m event there on Good Friday; however, his turf form is at a lower level and he'll do well to regain the winning thread.

40/1

Form: -55708 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful form in Europe last year; two good runs to begin his time with Ian Williams, including a fifth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; returns from seven weeks off with his stable in flying form; interesting contender on AW debut.
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3rd

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Supido

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Finished close up in fifth in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot last year (1m, good to firm); his 3yo campaign rather fizzled out but he dropped in the weights as a result and took full advantage with his 7.6f success here 24 days ago; well drawn again and a 4lb rise isn't beyond him.

5/2

1st

11

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Supido

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fifth over C&D (good) at this meeting last year on his first outing for Ian Williams and followed that with a very good fifth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); failed to match that level later in the campaign but his mark has dipped and dangerous if bouncing back to form after a winter break; a good draw and Billy Loughnane in the saddle are positives.

15/2

Form: 134 C

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well backed when making a winning debut here in March (7f); creditable efforts in two conditions events in the spring; into a useful event for his handicap debut, and has a six-month absence to contend with, but he is still an unknown quantity.
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7th

4

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Al Arbeed

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has been unable to sustain early progress and is 0-7 since debut success; ran respectably on penultimate start and is on a reduced mark but chance of doubling his tally largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

12/1

10th

11

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Al Arbeed

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Unraced on firmer than good; won debut on Southwell AW; close fourth on handicap debut there (1m) last October is markedly better than what he's done in three starts since, but he made late gains over 7f at Musselburgh on latest start to prompt some hope given today's step up in trip.

18/1

5th

4

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Al Arbeed

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Successful 7f debut at Southwell; just a handful of starts since, showing useful form when fourth of ten on handicap debut in a warm race on Southwell AW in October only to run poorly next time; likely to come on for last week's Kempton run but now needs to show he can hack it on turf.

7/2

Form: 000750 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Had a fine time of things in 2024 but the handicapper has held the aces this year; didn't run badly at Kempton last month and subsequent turf defeat not the run to judge him on; others still look safer.
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2nd

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Keiran Burke

Most of his wins have been at 1m but he swooped late on to score over 1m3f in January and led 1f out when asserting in tidy style over 1m4f early this month, both at this track; back up another 5lb and he's a 7yo, but peak form (October 2024) was a little better still and he's now 7-12 at Kempton; on the shortlist.

15/2

1st

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:37 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Keiran Burke

Most of his wins have been at 1m but he made it 6-11 at Kempton when swooping late for a last-gasp win over 1m3f in January; up 2lb but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is strongly respected back up in trip.

4/1

1st

9

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Keiran Burke

Somewhat interesting off an attractive mark back at Kempton, being 5-10 here, but all of that course form is over 1m; has a mixed record beyond that distance so carries risk back up in trip; however, certainly holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form.

9/1

Form: 309405 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.
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8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

Form: 1-218 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a second from his three runs in novice company; disappointed over 1m2f on his handicap debut at Doncaster seven weeks ago (tongue tied first time); gelded since; still has potential.
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6th

4

(5)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

First Principle

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Broadly progressive, mostly at about 1m and on AW, until posting duck eggs in last two outings; may prove resurgent back down in grade, and pedigree suggests the return to 1m2f is worth a go.

4/1

17th

8

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

First Principle

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Having been gelded last autumn he enjoyed a good stint on AW, winning twice (1m/8.6f); soundly beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time and he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf, but he remains lightly raced for his top yard and is not discounted under Ryan Moore.

14/1

11th

10

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

First Principle

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

He has a good record on AW, winning three times and runner-up on his other two attempts; got the better of Dosman at Wolverhampton two weeks ago but he looks held by The Lost King on their Lincoln Trial form.

10/1

Form: 013400 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won twice at around 1m this summer and also ran a cracker when third at York's Ebor meeting (in front of a couple of today's rivals); well short of his best on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a big shock.
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6th

4

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Sir Paul Ramsey

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Johnston

Two turf wins at around 1m on good ground last summer, the second of them coming off a 1lb higher mark; not far off his best form when fourth at Lingfield early this month but he has since finished a remote 11th at Musselburgh; not a solid option.

8/1

11th

9

(12)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Sir Paul Ramsey

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Just 1lb higher than for the latest of two wins on turf last year and suggested a stiffer test might suit when beaten just over a length into fourth of 12 at Lingfield (1m, AW) nine days ago; shortlisted.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £60.60
Straight Forecast £50.36
Tricast £182.34
Trifecta £272.20

Selections

The Times:

Al Arbeed

RP RATINGS:

Fantastic Fox

The Sun:

Rajeko

TOPSPEED:

Dividend

NEWMARKET:

First Principle

SPOTLIGHT:

Supido

Daily Record:

Rajeko

Telegraph:

Dividend

The Guardian:

Al Arbeed

Daily Mail:

Al Arbeed

Daily Mirror:

Al Arbeed

The Star:

Al Arbeed

POSTDATA:

Fantastic Fox

D Express:

Fantastic Fox