July 27 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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Prestige Safety Construction Safety Specialists Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Prestige Safety Construction Safety Specialists Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 21-606 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Again below market expectations last time in first-time cheekpieces (headgear off today); been running in better company, ran well in a Tapeta handicap last summer and it's too soon to write him off down another 2lb.
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1st

6

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Storm Free

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: James Tate

7f specialist; contested strong handicaps on first three starts this year; justified favouritism in less competitive event at Southwell five weeks ago; nudged back up 3lb but should be in the mix again.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Storm Free

10st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Again below market expectations last time in first-time cheekpieces (headgear off today); been running in better company, ran well in a Tapeta handicap last summer and it's too soon to write him off down another 2lb.

10/1

6th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Storm Free

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Tate

Well beaten in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good) last time but prior to that he made an encouraging reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good) and he won in a big field at Leicester (7f, good) last October; unraced on slow ground; this lightly raced 4yo retains potential and has first-time headgear.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-1867 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner who has four wins and a second to his name in five starts in 7f Tapeta handicaps; the drop back from 1m and switch from turf both look in his favour off his last winning mark.
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6th

7

(11)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Zoe Hawkins

All of his seven wins have been over 7f on AW including three at Wolverhampton; his last success was off this mark in May but he's not easy to predict and has record of 0-9 over 1m; others look stronger.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Zoe Hawkins

Last three wins have come at Kempton (7f, Polytrack), but has also won four times on Tapeta including here; latest effort back at Kempton can be excused and he is respected from just 1lb above his last winning mark.

10/1

7th

4

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Zoe Hawkins

Seven-time AW winner and the latest three have been over C&D; has mixed record for new trainer this season but he was runner-up at Southwell last time and remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for his win here in May; key player.

7/2

6/4

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-31

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Short prices for three sprint novices/maidens thus far, getting off the mark when coming away with a subsequent winner last month; unexposed as he enters handicap company and remains open to improvement.
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1st

9

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spaceman

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Shaped with a deal of promise on his first run at beyond sprint trips/handicap debut at Southwell three weeks ago, when not helped by the way the race panned out; will have learned more again from that and should go well.

3/1

3rd

10

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Spaceman

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Short prices for three sprint novices/maidens thus far, getting off the mark when coming away with a subsequent winner last month; unexposed as he enters handicap company and remains open to improvement.

6/4

1st

5

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spaceman

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Solid debut when dead-heating for second at Redcar last November (6f) and probably showed similar form when a beaten favourite at Newcastle (5f); just about sets the standard here.

5/4

Form: -23258 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Things didn't pan out his way when among the favourites for a Kempton handicap early in the month, back from a break; better than that and is 1-1 on Tapeta having won here last summer; one to consider.
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6th

3

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Breakdancer

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Often front-runner but not when he won twice on the AW last August, including here over 7f; 8lb above the most recent success but he gave it a good go from the front when third at Ayr (1m, good) 11 days ago; has to be considered.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Breakdancer

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Gave it a good go from the front at Southwell (7f; fine at 1m) recently but he's been found wanting a few times since his last win, off 7lb lower on the AW last August; rain is forecast and he's unraced on ground slower than good.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Breakdancer

10st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Things didn't pan out his way when among the favourites for a Kempton handicap early in the month, back from a break; better than that and is 1-1 on Tapeta having won here last summer; one to consider.

7/1

Form: 31-00 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Found a weak Newcastle novice last backend and has struggled in two runs back, latterly when out of his depth in a Group 3; first-time headgear will need to make a big difference.
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6th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner last November; beaten 3l when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in July but he was beaten a long way at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago; drops back in trip with blinkers now tried.

20/1

12th

3

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

7f novice winner; it wasn't too bad a run when beaten 3l on the AW last time (7f) and he's down in grade over a longer trip; not discounted.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Found a weak Newcastle novice last backend and has struggled in two runs back, latterly when out of his depth in a Group 3; first-time headgear will need to make a big difference.

25/1

Form: 710-60

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Run exclusively in sprints since handicapping, latterly over 5f; finished last in two runs back this season and has plenty to prove, including stamina.
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1st

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Just one win to his name from 16 starts; best effort this year when third of 11 here (7f) last month; down in class but minor money perhaps his best hope.

3/1

3rd

11

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Peter The Wolf

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a soft-ground 6f maiden at Chepstow last September but he's struggled in four handicaps since, most recently when fading inside the final furlong over this trip at Southwell two weeks ago; others preferred.

20/1

7th

8

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Run exclusively in sprints since handicapping, latterly over 5f; finished last in two runs back this season and has plenty to prove, including stamina.

33/1

8th
6 (10)
Asteverdi

8/1

Form: 50-373 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runs over shy of 1m for the first time in ages (may well help) on her Tapeta debut; shown enough in three runs for her current, in-form yard to suggest this mark is well within reach; shortlisted.
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2

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Asteverdi

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Well treated on best turf form; placed twice for new yard; down the field returned to AW last time and still has something to prove in this sphere; however, this class-drop may have positive effect.

10/1

8th

6

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Asteverdi

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Runs over shy of 1m for the first time in ages (may well help) on her Tapeta debut; shown enough in three runs for her current, in-form yard to suggest this mark is well within reach; shortlisted.

8/1

3rd

4

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Asteverdi

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

All three wins for Alice Haynes were on ground slower than good; had lost her way but the signs have been a tad more encouraging for James Owen and she's on a dangerous mark.

4/1

25/1

Form: 56-688 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dry since a C&D win for the Quinn yard more than two years ago; now 10lb lower than when last seen on the AW (3-8 here) but has regressed on turf in the meantime and may just be on the downgrade.
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5th

4

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Tropez Power

11st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

On a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; not particularly solid on 2026 efforts and it's still over five years since his only turf win.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Tropez Power

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

His last win was at Southwell in April 2024 but he travelled strongly for a long way before weakening there (7f) last month; record of 1-35 on turf but he's on a much lower mark back in this sphere and is well handicapped on his best form last season; one to keep an eye on with visor reapplied.

20/1

9th

7

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tropez Power

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Dry since a C&D win for the Quinn yard more than two years ago; now 10lb lower than when last seen on the AW (3-8 here) but has regressed on turf in the meantime and may just be on the downgrade.

25/1

16/1

Form: -50457 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden here last autumn (1m); tumbled down the weights this year and the return to Tapeta, minus the cheekpieces this time, could well bring about improvement; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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9th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Exotic Baby

9st 3lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Ian Williams

Won 1m course maiden for George Boughey just under a year ago but left that stable after some below-par efforts in June/July; needs to have been revitalised by recent stable switch.

12/1

10th

12

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Exotic Baby

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: George Boughey

Won his maiden here last autumn (1m); tumbled down the weights this year and the return to Tapeta, minus the cheekpieces this time, could well bring about improvement; interesting to see how he goes in the market.

16/1

7th

4

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Exotic Baby

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Won a Southwell maiden (1m, AW) last September but has mixed record in handicaps since and he was beaten 12l at Kempton (6f) last time; continues to drop down the weights but others are more convincing.

12/1

33/1

Form: 51/6/0 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Missed more than three years after a few starts for Charlie Appleby; started 100-1 for his new yard, having been gelded, at Newbury last month, when well held after racing freely; likely best watched unless there's good money around.
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9th

4

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

City Of Kings

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Missed more than three years after a few starts for Charlie Appleby and he's struggled in both runs for new yard this summer; still unexposed but he needs a major revival on Polytrack debut.

40/1

11th

4

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

City Of Kings

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Missed more than three years after a few starts for Charlie Appleby; started 100-1 for his new yard, having been gelded, at Newbury last month, when well held after racing freely; likely best watched unless there's good money around.

33/1

11th

14

(10)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

City Of Kings

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Three runs for Charlie Appleby up to April 2023, winning at Ascot on the middle outing; gelded since and sold for 140,000 UAE Dirham in March 2024; on a handy mark if retaining his past promise and he's one to watch in the betting on stable debut, but it's a very hefty absence to defy.

14/1

Form: -85237 CD

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won six 7f Tapeta handicaps in the opening months of last year, two over C&D, going two stone up the weights; didn't see out 1m when last seen and holds each-way claims back on his favoured surface.
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12th

9

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Won six 7f Tapeta handicaps in the opening months of last year, two over C&D, going two stone up the weights; didn't see out 1m when last seen and holds each-way claims back on his favoured surface.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Has done most of his racing over 7f, winning six times (all on AW); back in form with placed efforts on last two starts, latest at Kempton; close third at this venue in sole 1m attempt; again has an each-way shout.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Last 11 AW starts have been on Tapeta (231115111852), but he was beaten less than a length into third of 14 on his last visit here (1m); back up 1lb for his latest second of 12 at Southwell (7f)), but still 1lb below his last winning mark; respected.

6/1

Form: 461 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £17.17
Tricast £59.91
Trifecta £48.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spaceman

RP RATINGS:

Storm Free

POSTDATA:

Asteverdi

NEWMARKET:

Breakdancer

TOPSPEED:

Chalk Mountain

LAMBOURN:

Lucky Luna

The Times:

Spaceman

The Star:

Spaceman

Daily Record:

Spaceman

Telegraph:

Breakdancer

Daily Mail:

Storm Free

D Express:

Storm Free

The Guardian:

Asteverdi

The Sun:

Asteverdi

Daily Mirror:

Chalk Mountain