August 27 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

18.00

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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

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 387321 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come over 1m here, the latest 11 days ago; 4lb penalty still leaves him 1lb below his previous winning mark, but his record over this trip around here isn't quite as compelling (770408) and that would be a concern.
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1st

1

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Three of his four wins have come over 1m here, the latest 11 days ago; 4lb penalty still leaves him 1lb below his previous winning mark, but his record over this trip around here isn't quite as compelling (770408) and that would be a concern.

9/4

1st

9

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

First 27 starts came on the AW with three wins, including two over C&D last October; rather patchy this year but he was third of 13 when making his turf debut at Doncaster (7f) in May and probably not discredited in a two-runner turf race in June when last seen; in the mix.

9/1

2nd

6

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Heretic

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

First 27 starts came on the AW (three wins) and was making his turf debut when third of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month (fourth has won twice since); 5lb below last winning mark and much respected for stable that won this in 2024.

2/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 44-374 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has run with plenty of credit in recent starts and is back off the same mark as when gaining his sole success over this C&D last November; a player.
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4th

11

(11)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Sole success from 16 starts came when getting up late at Southwell (7f, AW) last November and he ran well when second of ten there 36 days ago; has posted some solid efforts at this track and has to be considered.

9/2

2nd

9

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tom Tate

Has run with plenty of credit in recent starts and is back off the same mark as when gaining his sole success over this C&D last November; a player.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Tate

Southwell 7f win; close fourth over 7f here last December; flashed home late, having had no luck in running, over C&D (seventh of 13) recently; Robert Havlin booked in this bid to get closer to Barleybrown, Abu Royal and co.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 656047

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick over 1m on turf/Polytrack in June last year, but those are his only victories in 34 starts; 9lb lower than for the latest, but others still look more compelling; eyeshield removed.
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3rd

6

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Completed a hat-trick over 1m on turf/Polytrack in June last year, but those are his only victories in 34 starts; 9lb lower than for the latest, but others still look more compelling; eyeshield removed.

8/1

7th

8

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

All three wins have been over 1m; went close here over 8.5f in February and kept on into fourth (behind Cooramook) after missing the break over C&D last time; will need things to drop right given his hold-up style.

14/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 56-554 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who has yet to hit top form since returning last month, but is 1lb lower than when last successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) a year ago; has won around here (1m) and worth a second look.
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2nd

3

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dumfries

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a Southwell maiden back in 2023; stable in fine form, so following a good third over this trip at Beverley last time (good) is one to consider.

4/1

3rd

2

(6)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Dumfries

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual 7.5f course winner; turf wins on fast ground but acts when it is slower; not disgraced on his last two starts but more needed despite his reducing mark.

9/2

4th

2

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who has yet to hit top form since returning last month, but is 1lb lower than when last successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) a year ago; has won around here (1m) and worth a second look.

6/1

Form: -70890 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four wins for the Barrons include three at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta); 16lb below last winning mark, but five starts since returning for this yard in February leave him with plenty to prove, despite the drop in grade.
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5th

3

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons include three at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta); 16lb below last winning mark, but five starts since returning for this yard in February leave him with plenty to prove, despite the drop in grade.

25/1

10th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Mereside Madness

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Scott Dixon

Well short of his best since joining this yard, only beating a handful of runners home in his four runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

33/1

9th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Mereside Madness

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

A four-time winner but has been regressing for a while and no effort of note for current yard.

33/1

Form: 5-5923 CD

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner whose losing run is up to 15, but he has been placed here on his last two starts which shows that the ability remains; may just need this after three months off but a player if ready to roll.
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11th

5

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

All wins at 7f, the latest back in March 2024; a couple of promising results this year but dropping back to 6f isn't sure to be beneficial.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Five-time AW winner but the last of them was over C&D way back in March 2024; two placed efforts at Southwell in May and last week's return from a summer break should have blown away any cobwebs; each-way shout.

15/2

6th

7

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time C&D winner whose losing run is up to 15, but he has been placed here on his last two starts which shows that the ability remains; may just need this after three months off but a player if ready to roll.

6/1

10/1

Form: 977849

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) the winter before last and 17lb lower than when successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June last year; down in grade, but not performing as though ready to exploit his plummeting mark and is still to conclusively prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return.
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4th

7

(11)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has two C&D wins to his name off much higher marks; back to form when a close third over C&D last week (made the running); dangerous if reappearing in the same form.

5/1

3rd

8

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner but his last success was 15 months ago and he's not made an impact this season; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has plenty to prove and needs a major revival back in trip; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) the winter before last and 17lb lower than when successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June last year; down in grade, but not performing as though ready to exploit his plummeting mark and is still to conclusively prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return.

10/1

Form: 112368 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Never figured at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) four weeks ago, but his previous form on Tapeta this year reads well (33161123) including a win over C&D; major player if putting that latest effort behind him.
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8th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Never figured at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) four weeks ago, but his previous form on Tapeta this year reads well (33161123) including a win over C&D; major player if putting that latest effort behind him.

7/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Well held on turf at Carlisle last time (first start for 54 days) but all three of his wins have been on the AW, two over 8.6f at this track; the return to this surface is a positive and he could go well.

14/1

6th

1

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Captain Pickles

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Hit a good vein of form on AW earlier in the year, winning three times including over this sort of trip at Wolverhampton in March; 0-11 on turf but it was a fair effort when fifth at Doncaster last June and he's not ruled out.

5/1

Form: 774585 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over 5f, including one here; losing run is up to 20 and little to suggest he wants this far.
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9th

9

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John Gallagher

Both wins have been over 5f in 2024; losing run is up to 21, latest beaten 14l in first try at 7f.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

Both wins have come over 5f, including one here; losing run is up to 20 and little to suggest he wants this far.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Remains on a losing spell that goes back to his novice double in 2024 and has regressive results since switched to classified level, albeit perhaps needed latest run (back from break).

11/1

Form: 665960 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.
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8th

8

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Landed a hat-trick in AW classified events in January but tailed off in two runs following a break.

33/1

10th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.

20/1

11th

6

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Nailed a rapid AW classified hat-trick in January for Ian Williams but her subsequent form in handicaps for that yard and this doesn't compare; maybe her return to this sphere will help but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.50
Straight Forecast £8.12
Tricast £20.47
Trifecta £37.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Heretic

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Pickles

The Times:

Cable Beach

Telegraph:

Beaming Light

The Star:

Dumfries

Daily Mail:

Turbo Command

POSTDATA:

Heretic

The Guardian:

Heretic

D Express:

Heretic

Daily Mirror:

Heretic

The Sun:

Heretic

Daily Record:

Heretic