August 06 / 21.00 Southwell (AW)

21.00

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 458-92

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Navan (1m2f, good) last April when trained by Joseph O'Brien; ran his best race since joining current stable when second of five at Carlisle (1m3f, good; first-time visor) last month but his task will now be to back that up.
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4th

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Junkyard Dog

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Had a visor on for the first time when finishing runner-up at Carlisle (1m3f, good) in July and went one better at Southwell (1m3f, AW) four weeks ago, gaining his first success for this stable; a 3lb rise looks fair.

7/2

1st

2

(3)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Junkyard Dog

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Sole win came at Navan (1m2f, good) last April when trained by Joseph O'Brien; ran his best race since joining current stable when second of five at Carlisle (1m3f, good; first-time visor) last month but his task will now be to back that up.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 227653

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner (8.5f-1m2f) who is often slowly away; ran well when third at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) last time in a race won by a subsequent winner; has since left Iain Jardine having been bought for £5,000; has the hood removed for his stable debut and has stamina to prove.
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2nd

9

(13)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Dingwall

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time winner (8.5f-1m2f) who is often slowly away; ran well when third at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) last time in a race won by a subsequent winner; has since left Iain Jardine having been bought for £5,000; has the hood removed for his stable debut and has stamina to prove.

10/1

3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 234436

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win on the AW came at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; has posted some good placed efforts since and left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 13 there over 1m3f last time; can be slowly away but is considered.
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1st

2

(2)

17th Sep 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

11st 5lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-32 on the AW, and that was at Newcastle, but he does act well over this C&D, having been involved in tight finishes in two of his three attempts and placed in the other; weighted to go well.

9/4

3rd

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Frequent slow starter who's consistent but hard to win with and who will always need things to fall just so; on a fair mark, though, under Billy Loughnane (ordinary 2-33 for the yard), having run well over C&D early in the month.

6/1

3rd

6

(5)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Sole win on the AW came at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; has posted some good placed efforts since and left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 13 there over 1m3f last time; can be slowly away but is considered.

6/1

Form: 41-800

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark, tongue tied for the first time, at Kempton (1m) last April but he's struggled in three starts since returning from a 400-day absence; others have stronger claims.
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4th

5

(11)

15th Sep 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Norflondonforever

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Won at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) off 6lb higher in April and surged back to some form at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) two starts ago; not beaten far in amateurs' race latest and dropped another 2lb since; worth a second look.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

1st Sep 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Norflondonforever

11st 0lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Faye Bramley

Low-mileage 5yo whose AW handicap form comprises a success off 4lb higher in April and resurgent effort last time; may still have more to offer in this sphere; one to consider.

9/1

4th

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Norflondonforever

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Faye Bramley

Got off the mark, tongue tied for the first time, at Kempton (1m) last April but he's struggled in three starts since returning from a 400-day absence; others have stronger claims.

25/1

10/1

Form: 441284 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two wins, including one over this C&D in May off a 5lb lower mark than today's; respectable effort when fourth behind younger rivals over 1m6f at Southwell ten days ago and won't mind this drop back in trip; could go well.
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9th

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Its Only Fun

11st 1lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Added to his Musselburgh win last spring when scoring at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in May; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell last time; that was an eye-catching effort and he could be dangerous back on turf.

15/2

5th

7

(4)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Two wins, including one over this C&D in May off a 5lb lower mark than today's; respectable effort when fourth behind younger rivals over 1m6f at Southwell ten days ago and won't mind this drop back in trip; could go well.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

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1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Resumed winning ways over 1m3f here in May; turned in a rare poor run with eighth of 12 in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last time; the sort to bounce back, though.

14/1

16/1

Form: 157-87

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner, most recently at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) last June off a 5lb higher mark; however, he's struggled in four starts since and now has a bit to prove; down in class.
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9th

5

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Titainium

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Three Flat wins, latest off 7lb higher at Wetherby in June 2025 (1m2f, good to firm); well beaten on first two runs (following a break) this term, but shaped better on AW latest (1m3f); still has a bit to prove at present.

14/1

6th

3

(12)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Titainium

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Three-time winner, most recently at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) last June off a 5lb higher mark; however, he's struggled in four starts since and now has a bit to prove; down in class.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Titainium

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ended 2025 out of sorts after 1m2f Wetherby success last June; off 11 months before coming in a well-held eighth of 11 in 1m1f Carlisle handicap on his return last month; this course scorer needs to take a major step forward.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 215717

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner whose most recent success came at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; below his best at Chester last time but drops back into class 6 company with claims.
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7th

1

(10)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Sisterandbrother

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Joey Ramsden

Dual AW winner whose most recent success came at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; below his best at Chester last time but drops back into class 6 company with claims.

10/1

7th

3

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Sisterandbrother

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

This year's four wins have been in Class 6s but it was very clearcut at Beverley (1m4f, good to form) three weeks ago when the cheekpieces were back on; he's still fairly treated off 4lb higher.

12/1

16/1

Form: 683659 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner and he's 9lb lower than for the most recent success; never featured from off the pace at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) two weeks ago but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back now returning to 1m3f.
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9th

10

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 6lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Dual course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 13 months ago and he's finished down the field in last five runs; on reduced mark but he needs to raise his game and it would be a negative if the ground dries out.

12/1

5th

10

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Distinction

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: John Mackie

Good record here, his seven appearances yielding three wins and two second-place finishes; solid handicapping case to be made on his soft-ground C&D win just over a year ago and it would be no surprise if the return to this venue encouraged a revival.

20/1

8th

11

(11)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Three-time AW winner and he's 9lb lower than for the most recent success; never featured from off the pace at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) two weeks ago but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back now returning to 1m3f.

16/1

7/2

Form: 60-911

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in June and followed up at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) next time; has since left James Ferguson; holds good claims off this 6lb higher mark on his stable debut.
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1st

1

(1)

18th Sep 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luan

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Nick Scholfield

Won twice in midsummer for James Ferguson, including C&D; low-key stable debut last month but back on the up with his C&D second 17 days ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; considered.

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Nick Scholfield

Hit form on AW this summer for James Ferguson, winning at Newcastle (1m2f) in June, and followed up over C&D with Billy Loughnane on board the following month; not so good at Southwell last time on stable debut but may be worth another chance here.

3/1

Form: 80-084 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has run below market expectations in three starts this year; however, he did shape better than the bare result over 1m6f two weeks ago, taking up the running 4f out before his stamina gave way; should be suited by this drop back in trip.
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5th

9

(6)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Lingfield (AW)

Into Combat

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Nine-race maiden who has run below market expectations in four starts this year and is evidently felt capable of better; again pulled hard when a beaten-favourite nine days ago (Tapeta) and much will hinge on how he responds to a first-time hood.

8/1

10th

13

(6)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Into Combat

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Eight-race maiden who has run below market expectations in three starts this year; however, he did shape better than the bare result over 1m6f two weeks ago, taking up the running 4f out before his stamina gave way; should be suited by this drop back in trip.

5/1

4th

3

(3)

21st Jul 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Into Combat

11st 1lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Dam was a miler and he's not bred for this sort of trip; performed below market expectations all four runs since handicapping and, while his trainer-jockey combination will draw some in, stamina is an obvious concern.

5/1

Form: 77-870

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice for the Crisford stable but he struggled for Mike Smith, and has failed to beat a rival in each of his two starts for current stable; lots to prove.
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8th

7

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Cavalry Call

10st 9lb

J: Miss Grace Barr

T: Patrick Morris

Won at 1m on turf and 1m2f on AW for previous yard but he's failed to beat a rival in three runs for this stable, including over C&D; dropped 12lb since the first of them but can only watch.

66/1

11th

12

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Cavalry Call

10st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but has struggled since, including failing to beat a rival in three starts for current stable; lots to prove.

100/1

11th

12

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but he struggled for Mike Smith, and has failed to beat a rival in each of his two starts for current stable; lots to prove.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.20
Straight Forecast £48.87
Tricast £176.05
Trifecta £553.40

Selections

The Times:

Luan

RP RATINGS:

Meet Me In Meraki

SPOTLIGHT:

Into Combat

The Guardian:

Luan

Daily Mirror:

Luan

The Star:

Luan

Daily Record:

Luan

The Sun:

Into Combat

POSTDATA:

Meet Me In Meraki

Telegraph:

Meet Me In Meraki

Daily Mail:

Meet Me In Meraki

D Express:

Meet Me In Meraki