August 27 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 411834 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three wins on the AW earlier in the year, the latest over C&D in April; just 2lb higher and the return to this trip should suit him; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(6)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Winning for a fourth time on the AW when making all for a clearcut success over C&D four weeks ago (under Rose Dawes); 8lb rise sees him on a career-high mark by some margin.

11/2

1st

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Three wins on the AW earlier in the year, the latest over C&D in April; just 2lb higher and the return to this trip should suit him; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

2

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Shades Of May

11st 1lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Mark Usher

All three wins have been on the AW (7f/1m) but he ran up to his best when third of ten at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; good claims if coping with the drop back to 6f.

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 224056 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Just fair efforts on turf lately, but is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in April last year and returns to the AW for the first time since beaten a head off 4lb higher back here in May; interesting.
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6th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

King Sharja

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

On a roll after three wins on the bounce, the latest by just under a length at Soutwell (1m, AW); 1lb well in with a penalty, though he is 0-3 here without a place.

11/4

1st

1

(7)

24th Sep 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Escaped a penalty for his win in a Musselburgh apprentices' event (1m) this month when he followed up, with not a lot to spare, at Wolverhampton (7f; 13-8 favourite) on Friday; still ahead of the handicapper carrying a 5lb penalty for that latest win; chance.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

18th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Sharja

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Not at his best this season but exploited reduced mark in apprentice jockeys' race at Musselburgh (1m, good) on Saturday; also suited by 7f on Tapeta and runs without a penalty here; makes obvious appeal.

9/4

7/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 825264 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won three times over this trip on the AW in the first half of last year and has mainly been performing with credit of late, as when beaten half a length over C&D in May; holds claims.
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1st

6

(5)

25th Sep 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Beaten favourite in most starts during his spell back with Jane Chapple-Hyam but the form is largely respectable; remains 6lb below last winning mark; stable debut.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won three times over this trip on the AW in the first half of last year and has mainly been performing with credit of late, as when beaten half a length over C&D in May; holds claims.

7/4

4th

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

He has finished second in two of his four starts since returned to Jane Chapple-Hyam; disappointing favourite at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, however, and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

4/1

Form: 5-3255 BF

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Mainly running with credit over 6f on Polytrack this year, but now 0-14 and hasn't been seen in four months; others preferred.
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2nd

7

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Matt Crawley

Didn't get the best of passages when down the field at Newcastle (6f, AW) five days ago and that took record to 0-16; however, he has posted some good efforts over this C&D, including when a neck third of eight in January off a 3lb higher mark than today's; place claims back at this venue.

8/1

9th

2

(8)

25th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

Still seeking a first win and he burned a few fingers earlier in the year; dropping back to 6f should suit and he holds each-way claims once again.

10/1

4th

4

(10)

27th Aug 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Respectable Jack

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

Mainly running with credit over 6f on Polytrack this year, but now 0-14 and hasn't been seen in four months; others preferred.

5/1

Form: 8-7555 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when successful at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December, but his record on Tapeta (6U585) raises questions; cheekpieces are given a go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

7

(7)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Fulford Cross

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

5lb lower than for his C&D win last December but that remains his only win from 15 starts and it has been a mixed bag in 2026; others have more persuasive claims.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Fulford Cross

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Simcock

3lb lower than when successful at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December, but his record on Tapeta (6U585) raises questions; cheekpieces are given a go.

7/1

25/1

Form: 67370- CD

Last run: 486 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seven wins around here including two on Fibresand; 3lb below last winning mark, but has plenty to prove on stable debut after 16 months off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

14

(14)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Al Suil Eile

9st 2lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Derek Shaw

Seven course wins (6f-1m; five on Tapeta) but he's in the twilight of his career now; weakened inside the final furlong when fourth of eight (beaten approximately 5l) over 7f at Wolverhampton last week.

28/1

4th

4

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Suil Eile

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

10yo who is best known for his exploits at Southwell; made low-key stable debut there three weeks ago but that was his first run since spring 2025 and he's well handicapped on old form.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Al Suil Eile

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Derek Shaw

Seven wins around here including two on Fibresand; 3lb below last winning mark, but has plenty to prove on stable debut after 16 months off.

25/1

Form: 068535

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
One piece of worthwhile form in nine starts since joining this yard, but is now 0-27, comfortably passed over; stable also runs Royal Justice.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(12)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Mate Beattie

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Threatened a first win at Ffos Las in July but soon back in the doldrums.

33/1

10th

10

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

My Mate Beattie

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Scott Dixon

Returned to form with a close call at Ffos Las (6f, good) in July, but she's been back in the doldrums since and is now 0-28.

33/1

7th

8

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Beattie

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

One piece of worthwhile form in nine starts since joining this yard, but is now 0-27, comfortably passed over; stable also runs Royal Justice.

20/1

Form: 240348 D

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-44 but has made the frame off higher marks in his last two visits here (1m/7f); record suggests this first start in 103 days may be needed, though.
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8th

9

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-44 but has made the frame off higher marks in his last two visits here (1m/7f); record suggests this first start in 103 days may be needed, though.

14/1

8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

Form: -48050

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.
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9th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Give Me The Night

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Rimell

0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.

12/1

10th

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

Form: 66900-

Last run: 391 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Some ability in six starts for the Quinns as a 3yo, but little since joining this stable and now 0-14; plenty to prove back in trip after 13 months off; hood removed.
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10th

11

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Justice

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who was tailed off here last week.

66/1

9th

9

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Justice

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

16-race maiden who has continued to struggle since returning from a 12-month layoff last month.

50/1

8th

11

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Justice

8st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Scott Dixon

15-race maiden who struggled (albeit after a layoff) when 200-1 at Southwell (7f) on Thursday; drops back in trip with blinkers tried.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.50
Straight Forecast £42.18
Tricast £90.48
Trifecta £138.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Adelaide Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

King Sharja

The Guardian:

Shades Of May

NEWMARKET:

Fulford Cross

The Sun:

Respectable Jack

Daily Mail:

Shades Of May

The Times:

Adelaide Bay

Telegraph:

Adelaide Bay

Daily Mirror:

Adelaide Bay

The Star:

Adelaide Bay

Daily Record:

Adelaide Bay

RP RATINGS:

King Sharja

D Express:

King Sharja