August 16 / 15.40 Southwell (AW)

15.40

Standard

Coopers Marquees Handicap

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Coopers Marquees Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4033-6

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has some flashes of smart form (including on sole AW start when second to Notable Speech) so it's disappointing that he's won just once in ten races, and more new headgear was tried when sixth on his reappearance in the Lincoln; that was a pretty good effort from off the pace and he returns from another break after wind surgery and with no aids fitted; has a fair record when fresh, so dangerous to dismiss.
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1st

1

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Valvano

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Has some flashes of smart form (including on sole AW start when second to Notable Speech) so it's disappointing that he's won just once in ten races, and more new headgear was tried when sixth on his reappearance in the Lincoln; that was a pretty good effort from off the pace and he returns from another break after wind surgery and with no aids fitted; has a fair record when fresh, so dangerous to dismiss.

7/2

6th

10

(16)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Valvano

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 5yo who has run well in defeat more often than not in handicaps, finishing third of 14 over C&D (heavy) in October when last seen; however, he may need testing ground to be a serious force at this trip, having run well at up to 1m4f here in the past; wears first-time tongue-tie/blinkers.

10/1

3rd

1

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Valvano

10st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 4yo who goes well in the mud; given a break after a poor run over 1m4f at Epsom on Derby day and coped well with the drop back to 1m1f when third at Yarmouth (soft) on return last month, keeping on after not clear run; travelled on that occasion as if this even shorter trip may help if anything; considered.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 161-62 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Contested last year's Group 3 Acomb in between wins over 7f (one at Wolverhampton); still lightly raced and denied only late on last time at Chester (7f) where he appeared to have that in the bag when kicking clear after disputing the lead throughout; that effort is worthy of an upgrade; interesting.
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2nd

11

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Sovereign Ocean

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Contested last year's Group 3 Acomb in between wins over 7f (one at Wolverhampton); still lightly raced and denied only late on last time at Chester (7f) where he appeared to have that in the bag when kicking clear after disputing the lead throughout; that effort is worthy of an upgrade; interesting.

5/1

2nd

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Sovereign Ocean

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Marco Botti

Lightly raced sort who made a winning start for Marco Botti in 7f Wolverhampton handicap on Boxing Day; faded as if possibly needing his first outing since when sixth of ten at Sandown (7f, good) 14 days ago; entitled to come on for the run.

11/2

6th

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Sovereign Ocean

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Only defeat last year came in a Group 3 at York and, having left previous yard for 50,000gns, he beat a subsequent winner to justify favouritism in an AW handicap on Boxing Day (7f); won that nicely enough to believe a 7lb rise is manageable, and clearly open to further progress.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 320-07 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
2-3 on AW surfaces; he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts and the signs were more encouraging at Thirsk 15 days ago (7f), as although only midfield he wasn't beaten all that far; others are still preferred.
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6th

3

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Aurora Majesty

9st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Archie Watson

Has a patchy profile but he got back on the scoresheet with a comfortable win at Epsom (7f, good to soft) last month; up 4lb but that was a personal best last time and he's had a light campaign this season; respected.

11/2

1st

2

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Archie Watson

His two C&D runs last season yielded a win and a close second (in this race off a 1lb higher mark); best effort this year when third of 13 at Southwell two weeks ago; handles good to soft but untried on slower.

5/1

3rd

9

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Aurora Majesty

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Archie Watson

2-3 on AW surfaces; he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts and the signs were more encouraging at Thirsk 15 days ago (7f), as although only midfield he wasn't beaten all that far; others are still preferred.

20/1

Form: 1-1098 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Impressed with two C&D wins during the winter and could leave subsequent struggles behind back on this surface; shouldn't be handicapped out of it.
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1st

1

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Shiplake

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 7f AW wins last winter, both in fine style, but he has found it tougher going in good company since; pleasing return from a nine-week break when fourth at Southwell 19 days ago and the third has come out and won well since; drops in class and should go well.

7/2

4th

10

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Shiplake

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Impressed with two C&D wins during the winter and could leave subsequent struggles behind back on this surface; shouldn't be handicapped out of it.

7/1

8th

2

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Shiplake

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two impressive 7f wins on AW this winter; not so good in deeper company back on turf last month but he drops back in trip and doesn't look impossibly treated.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19/40-

Last run: 569 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won two turf novices as a 2yo, beating Wokingham winner Double Rush in the first; well below that level when confined to only two starts at Meydan in 2025 (both in January; one on AW); lots to prove on a few counts on handicap debut and with a tongue-tie tried, though any confidence behind him would turn some heads.
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8th

2

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Midnight Thunder

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Low-mileage 4yo who returned from long layoff with two good efforts this summer, the latter a clear second at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago; nudged up 2lb for that but ought to make presence felt again.

5/1

2nd

4

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Midnight Thunder

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won two 6f novice events as 2yo, beating Wokingham winner Double Rush in the first; well below that level when confined to only two starts at Meydan in 2025 (both in January), but he ran well for a long way in a Southwell handicap (7f; tongue-tie added) on his comeback last month; that was an encouraging effort after a long absence and he looks interesting on this drop back in trip.

5/1

5th

3

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Thunder

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won two turf novices as a 2yo, beating Wokingham winner Double Rush in the first; well below that level when confined to only two starts at Meydan in 2025 (both in January; one on AW); lots to prove on a few counts on handicap debut and with a tongue-tie tried, though any confidence behind him would turn some heads.

16/1

12/1

Form: 56-109

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m) in April on yard debut but has beaten just one rival in two outings since; cheekpieces are quickly swapped for blinkers; has something to prove all of a sudden but the ability is lurking to take a hand.
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6th

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:24 Salisbury

Skipper

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hamad Al Jehani

First two wins on AW; good start for this yard when winning at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April but he's beaten a total of one rival in two turf starts since and failed to find much when dropped to 7f on Southwell AW last time (first-time blinkers, retained); has enough to prove at present.

20/1

6th

7

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Skipper

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won at Redcar (1m) in April on yard debut but has beaten just one rival in two outings since; cheekpieces are quickly swapped for blinkers; has something to prove all of a sudden but the ability is lurking to take a hand.

12/1

8/1

Form: 93-691 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Tapeta maiden for the Crisfords and doubled his tally on third and final run for William Haggas when winning by 11l on soft ground at Ffos Las in June (first-time cheekpieces worn then are now removed); wouldn't want to be flattered by that having gone up 12lb; joined current connections last month for 30,000gns.
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10th

5

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Great Dream

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Bolted up on soft ground at Ffos Las (7.4f; cheekpieces first time) in June on his final start for William Haggas; raised his form to a new level with that success but he was clobbered by the handicapper and has been well held at big prices in both runs for current yard; others preferred.

33/1

11th

6

(14)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Great Dream

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Bolted up on soft ground at Ffos Las (7.4f; cheekpieces first time) in June on his final start for William Haggas; clobbered by the handicapper for that success and he could only manage a midfield finish on his stable debut three weeks ago (7f, AW; no headgear); cheekpieces now return but others appeal more.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Great Dream

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won a 7f Tapeta maiden for the Crisfords and doubled his tally on third and final run for William Haggas when winning by 11l on soft ground at Ffos Las in June (first-time cheekpieces worn then are now removed); wouldn't want to be flattered by that having gone up 12lb; joined current connections last month for 30,000gns.

8/1

14/1

Form: 15-351 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Took strike-rate to 5-16 when winning comfortably at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) ten weeks ago, looking better than ever; 7lb higher in this classier contest but has run well here before and he's not easily knocked.
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5th

3

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Kisskodi

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Better than ever when winning at Chepstow (7f, soft) in June; he was returning from a ten-week break when finishing behind Aurora Majesty at Southwell 15 days ago; 2-3 at the track and won't mind how slow the ground gets; no surprise to see him go well.

6/1

8th

14

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Kisskodi

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Took strike-rate to 5-16 when winning comfortably at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) ten weeks ago, looking better than ever; 7lb higher in this classier contest but has run well here before and he's not easily knocked.

14/1

20/1

Form: 2-8850 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner but now on a lengthy losing run and connections reverted to blinkers last time at Goodwood; needs to turn a corner.
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8th

2

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Divine Libra

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

It's 18 runs since she scored over C&D and she comes here on the back of a below-par ninth in 7f Southwell handicap last month; not easy to make a case for.

6/1

9th

13

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Three-time winner but now on a lengthy losing run and connections reverted to blinkers last time at Goodwood; needs to turn a corner.

20/1

11th

16

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to May 2024 and he didn't deliver on a hint he was on the way back at Chester in May when beaten 7l at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago; just 1lb above his last winning mark, however, and first-time blinkers might help him put his best foot forward.

18/1

Form: 10661- C

Last run: 326 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
First six runs were at 1m and he had been disappointing in handicaps; however, that changed when dropped to 7f at Kempton last September and he's well handicapped on that comfortable 2l win despite this 8lb higher mark; it's encouraging that he returns from his absence with the yard in great form.
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5th

1

(4)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Both wins have been on AW and he ended last season with a comfortable success at Kempton (7f); well held on comeback at Southwell last month, but he may have needed that run and he's still lightly raced after only eight starts; one to keep an eye on back up in trip and down in grade.

7/2

10th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

First six runs were at 1m and he had been disappointing in handicaps; however, that changed when dropped to 7f at Kempton last September and he's well handicapped on that comfortable 2l win despite this 8lb higher mark; it's encouraging that he returns from his absence with the yard in great form.

4/1

8

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

All runs at 1m; tad disappointing in handicaps so far but again gave the impression he'd be worth a crack at 7f last time; could easily confirm earlier promise this evening.

9/1

Form: 1-2431 CD

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
A sixth win here when beating five rivals in March on latest outing (7f); went up only 2lb but lacking a recent run is probably not ideal in this much deeper race.
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11th

2

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

A sixth win here when beating five rivals in March on latest outing (7f); went up only 2lb but lacking a recent run is probably not ideal in this much deeper race.

14/1

1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

Form: 460510 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won once in Ireland and three times for George Boughey, twice on the AW and in a 7f Epsom handicap on final start for that yard; later sold for 28,000gns; had always worn a hood (also effective in tongue-tie) but went in blinkers on stable debut at Goodwood recently and raced too freely up front; now goes in an eyeshield; bit risky.
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12th

10

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Utmost Good Faith

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

3yo who won at Epsom (7f, good) in July on final outing for George Boughey; one to watch in the betting but beaten a long way at big odds on his three runs for this stable.

50/1

13th

8

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Utmost Good Faith

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for George Boughey this year but he has been well beaten at big odds in two runs for Stuart Williams; opposable despite the change of accessories.

50/1

12th

12

(14)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Utmost Good Faith

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Won once in Ireland and three times for George Boughey, twice on the AW and in a 7f Epsom handicap on final start for that yard; later sold for 28,000gns; had always worn a hood (also effective in tongue-tie) but went in blinkers on stable debut at Goodwood recently and raced too freely up front; now goes in an eyeshield; bit risky.

33/1

Form: 1-4043 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf in Ireland and had competitive form in a handicap at this trip; latest run there in a new tongue-tie was highly respectable and he could be interesting on yard debut with Billy Loughnane booked; AW debut.
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13th

5

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Tinas Indian

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Toomey

Won twice on turf in Ireland and had competitive form in a handicap at this trip; latest run there in a new tongue-tie was highly respectable and he could be interesting on yard debut with Billy Loughnane booked; AW debut.

10/1

3rd

1

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have been at the Curragh over 6f-7f and in varying ground; solid efforts all three starts this year including over 6f at this track last week; the cheekpieces worn then are replaced by a tongue-tie; needs more on these terms.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Won a conditions race on heavy ground at the Curragh (7f) last October; out of the frame in conditions race at Gowran on seasonal return (7f, soft) and again when down the field in 6f Curragh handicap latest (6f, good); not well treated by race conditions here and cheekpieces now reached for.

11/2

Non-runners

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+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £22.99
Tricast £302.36
Trifecta £485.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Ocean

RP RATINGS:

Shiplake

D Express:

Tina's Indian

Daily Mirror:

Aurora Majesty

The Times:

Dixieland Blues

The Star:

Valvano

NEWMARKET:

Skipper

TOPSPEED:

Legal Reform

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Ocean

Daily Record:

Sovereign Ocean

Telegraph:

Shiplake

The Sun:

Tina's Indian