October 28 / 20.15 Southwell (AW)

20.15

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  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 654333 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Over 18 months since the latest of eight wins; in good order, most recently finishing third behind Gold Standard over 1m3f here 19 days ago; should give his running but minor money perhaps his best hope.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seven wins on Tapeta, the latest over C&D in October 2022; well held at this level back here last month but may come on for that run after a break; competitive on last winter's form.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

prominent, edged left after 2f

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 809501 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5yo who stepped up on his low-key stable debut when getting the better of 13 rivals at Newcastle 17 days ago (1m4f; well backed); this is a slightly stronger race but he won with a degree of authority and a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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12th

2

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

Victory March

11st 9lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Started off for Rebecca Menzies with two poor AW runs in February/March (started very slowly both times) but his sixth of 15 over hurdles at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month gives him something to build on here.

14/1

6th

3

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Victory March

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

6th

3

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Victory March

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -86023

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish performer who has displayed winning potential in a couple of starts for his new trainer, more recently a close third over 1m6f at Chelmsford last week; another big run looks on the cards.
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3rd

2

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Sicario

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins over shorter on Tapeta in February; less good on her next three starts but he returned to form when second at Leicester yesterday; tongue-tie now added; can't ignore in a weak race.

5/2

2nd

4

(9)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

Sicario

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Won two in a row on Tapeta (1m4f/1m3f) in February but he's been well held in last three runs including when switched back to turf at Catterick (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; has quite a bit to prove again and his last Flat turf win was in 2020.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Sicario

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Exposed 8yo who has been kept to AW by current trainer, winning twice (1m3f/1m4f); despite high mileage, he's not had many races on softish ground.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 667-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Just a whiff of ability in his four starts, including on his handicap debut/seasonal reappearance three weeks ago (1m2f, Polytrack); dropped 3lb for his troubles and he could fare better now upped in distance.
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2nd

12

(13)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Ship To Shore

10st 5lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins were AW but best turf results were on soft/heavy; latest start (following two good AW runs) wasn't one of them, and that was also on soft, but he's been second and first in his two races under Frederick Tett.

9/1

4

(14)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

13:30 Bath

Ship To Shore

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Patrick Chamings

Has done well in recent weeks, winning and finishing runner-up on the Polytrack at Lingfield (2m); feasibly weighted - 3lb above last winning mark - and, while he's yet to score on turf (0-6), he has shown he acts on soft and heavy ground; plenty of positives.

5/1

2nd

6

(10)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:55 Lingfield (AW)

Ship To Shore

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Well backed prior to running out the easy winner of a C&D handicap for amateur riders 18 days ago; enjoyed the run of things there but the handicapper could have taken a dimmer view of the win; fair chance up just 3lb.

7/2

33/1

Form: 7066

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has not progressed from encouraging debut, including when switched to a Class 6 handicap 74 days ago; more will be needed in this field.
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10th

9

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

Modest sixth in similar event over C&D on reappearance, extending his losing run, but may fare better with the outing under his belt; scored twice at Southwell in 2023.

16/1

7

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Louise Allan

Beaten just under 7l when fourth of eight in Bath handicap over an extended 1m3f seven weeks ago, extending his losing run to 17; others are more persuasive.

16/1

9

(11)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bond Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Louise Allan

Last won over C&D last May; first-time blinkers (retained) replaced visor for his last two starts and he responded with a creditable third in a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) on first occasion; tailed off on latest, however, which was a poor show notwithstanding the 1m2f.

25/1

6th
3 (11)
Be Fair

12/1

Form: 514333 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Hard to fault his consistency in 2022, with a 1m6f win at Wolverhampton in May sandwiched by several solid efforts; likely to run his race once more but might find one or two stronger.
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6th

9

(10)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Be Fair

8st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Andy Irvine

Five wins on AW for previous yard; below best in two starts for new stable this year; 0-13 on turf but has some respectable form (off higher marks) at Brighton; place claims if back to that level.

20/1

6th

9

(10)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Be Fair

8st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Andy Irvine

Five wins on AW for previous yard; below best in two starts for new stable this year; 0-13 on turf but has some respectable form (off higher marks) at Brighton; place claims if back to that level.

20/1

6th

1

(4)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Be Fair

9st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Andy Irvine

In good form last winter including a win at Lingfield (1m4f), but he returned after 13 months off with a heavy defeat on his stable debut at Kempton; this step back up in trip is no problem but he needs to leave that latest form well behind.

20/1

Form: 222126 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Was knocking at the door prior to comfortable 1m5f handicap win at Ayr in September; short-head defeat over C&D next time and latest below-par effort excused on account of heavy ground; should make a bold bid.
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2nd

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Valley Of Flowers

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Consistent last July-September and nicely treated on that form; however, she hasn't been at the same level on her two outings this year.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Valley Of Flowers

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Made the frame four consecutive times last July-September (1m3f-2m), but made a low-key reappearance last week and is probably better suited by a stiffer test of stamina than this now.

7/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Ended last season with a spell of consistent efforts and has frame possibilities provided she returns in similar form; whether she can end a losing spell is another matter (no win since 2023).

6/1

Form: 454661 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Cosy winner of a 1m3f handicap here 19 days ago (poor Topspeed figure); still has handicapping potential up 3lb but he's not a frequent winner and others appeal more.
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7th

7

(1)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

7

(1)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Placed over 1m4f at Lingfield in January but below par twice since, taking his overall record to 3-51.

12/1

7th

3

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 9lb

T: Tony Carroll

Record is only 3-50; best effort this year when third in C&D handicap on penultimate start; has more to find on these terms.

12/1

Form: -22160 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two 1m4f AW wins for this yard last winter, more recently a defeat of Blazer Two at Kempton in January; looked in need of the run when down the field over C&D this month; capable of a big run with that outing behind him.
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5th

5

(7)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Reset Button

9st 4lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Losing run goes back two years; has mostly run over further for this yard but he's run respectably in defeat at about 1m5f of late and refitting cheekpieces could help, having run three of his best races in them.

9/1

3rd

8

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

13:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Reset Button

9st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Effective at this track; won two 1m4f handicaps on AW two winters back; three minor honours last winter and a respectable show 12 days ago after 215-day absence; assuming he can build on that, he's in the mix.

5/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Reset Button

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: B F Brookhouse

Won two 1m4f handicaps off lowly marks in 2021-22 AW season but may be better suited by staying trips now and was out of form when last seen last spring.

7/1

8/1

Form: 277175 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 15th time of asking when winning a small-field 1m4f handicap on turf in July; didn't run badly over C&D five weeks ago but he finished behind Valley Of Flowers and has work to do.
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2

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Blazer Two

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Dual fast-ground 1m4f Leicester scorer in 2022-23, but longer still since he last showed sufficient on any of his occasional returns to shorter; okay last-time hurdles effort, at least.

16/1

2

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Blazer Two

11st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Lowly rated on the Flat nowadays; belied 80-1 odds when second in Kelso novice hurdle (2m, soft) in February but was swallowed up after racing too freely in the lead in Perth handicap (2m, good to soft) in April.

16/1

9th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:36 Perth

Blazer Two

11st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

took keen hold, raced wide early, midfield, prominent 2nd

12/1

Form: 437090

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last winter's form for Charles Hills, including a win at Wolverhampton (extended 1m1f) in January; barely beaten a rival in four runs for current stable and now tackles a new trip; would need to see market support before he was of interest.
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7th

3

(8)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mummys Boy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Regressive; most racing over shorter and didn't achieve much in two previous tries over 1m4f; pulled hard in first-time cheekpieces (removed) last time and has it to prove for a yard also responsible for The Charmer.

10/1

10th

9

(4)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mummys Boy

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Defied a 15lb higher mark at Wolverhampton (9.4f) 12 months ago and the signs were a bit more encouraging at Lingfield last time (1m2f); too well treated to ignore and now goes in cheekpieces.

11/1

4th

2

(4)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mummys Boy

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

led, headed but pressed leader from over 8f out

8/1

20/1

Form: 379506 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent and although she wasn't beaten far at Kempton last time she wouldn't be sure to back it up; is down in grade, at least.
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8th

8

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

Lucky Draw

10st 11lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Daniel Bourne

held up in rear

50/1

8th

8

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

Lucky Draw

10st 11lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Daniel Bourne

held up in rear, outpaced after 2 out (usual 3 out)

50/1

12th

1

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Lucky Draw

11st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Daniel Bourne

0-9 over hurdles; achieved nothing last month on return from lengthy absence and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

50/1

Form: 07345- D

Last run: 386 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five Flat wins at up to 1m4f but none since July 2020; running well enough in low-grade hurdles when last seen but she returns from 11 months off for a new yard; betting to guide.
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11th

2

(1)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Flood Defence

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Robyn Brisland

towards rear on inner, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out

33/1

13th

4

(4)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Flood Defence

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robyn Brisland

in rear, hampered after 2f, going okay when badly hampered over 4f out, soon lost ground and got behind, eased

12/1

50/1

Form: -70600

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Andrew Balding and she has finished tailed off in two starts for her new connections; drops in class and steps up in trip with a visor fitted; risky.
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14th

12

(9)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Emulation

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

ducked right start, took keen hold, led, headed but pressed leader from over 8f out, pushed along and lost ground quickly on inner from over 4f out, soon dropped to rear and eased

50/1

12th

10

(4)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:10 Sandown

Emulation

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

always towards rear

40/1

12th

12

(2)

31st Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Emulation

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

midfield, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and lost position over 3f out, weakened and dropped to last final furlong

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £97.90
Straight Forecast £76.67
Tricast £362.51
Trifecta £534.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Victory March

POSTDATA:

Sicario

The Guardian:

Valley Of Flowers

Telegraph:

Blazer Two

The Sun:

Gold Standard

Daily Mail:

Valley Of Flowers

RP Ratings:

Victory March

The Star:

Victory March

Daily Record:

Victory March

The Times:

Sicario

D Express:

Sicario

Daily Mirror:

Sicario