August 20 / 17.40 Southwell (AW)

17.40

Standard

Coopers Marquees Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Coopers Marquees Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: -29686

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Went close on handicap/seasonal debut over C&D in March but nowhere near that form since returning to turf; getting back on the AW could help and he's well handicapped should that be the case.
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12th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Artisan Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred.

16/1

4th

6

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Artisan Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f but his turf strike-rate is just 1-18 and return to turf last time saw him well held.

25/1

10th

11

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Artisan Dancer

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f, who's fit from AW, but his turf strike-rate is just 1-17 and that makes him look vulnerable.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8-025 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only a length away over 1m2f at Chelmsford before finishing fifth of nine when made favourite for handicap debut at Newcastle (1m4f); was under 3l off the winner and it's still early days; now tongue tied.
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7th

4

(7)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:30 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Both wins were over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW, the latest in January; close third of seven over C&D (good) on latest start, which was only her third run on turf; remote when out of her depth on heavy, her only run on softer than good; place chance (like most of these) if the ground is okay.

10/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -65098 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Quite short in the betting for all his handicaps (1m2f-1m3f+) but couldn't manage anything better than eighth; it could be that he has more ability than he's letting on and blinkers may help.
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1st

4

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Art

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, kept on, just did enough

11/4

12th

13

(9)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Roman Art

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

A maiden after seven runs but he seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when clear third over C&D last month; never really had a good track position that day and the form has worked out very well; big player if the headgear continues to aid him.

5/1

3rd

7

(6)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Roman Art

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Quite short in the betting for all his handicaps (1m2f-1m3f+) but couldn't manage anything better than eighth; it could be that he has more ability than he's letting on and blinkers may help.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 703621 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Coolmore-bred 3yo who opened his account when seeing off the favourite in a four-runner handicap over this far at Windsor (good to soft); effectively 2lb lower if taking Christian Howarth's claim into account; obvious claims.
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2nd

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Last three wins, including two for Ryan Kavanagh last spring, have come over further; back in form when arguably an unlucky loser at Wolverhampton on Tuesday (extended 2m) and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

9/4

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Generally disappointing since winning twice (once over C&D) last May but encountered traffic when fifth (behind Belle Of KT) over 1m6f here a fortnight ago and continues to lurk on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

5/1

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Form: 00-335 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Uncompetitive in AW novice/maidens but found improvement to finish third in two turf handicaps at about 1m4f before struggling on soft ground at Lingfield (11-10f); may be worth another chance.
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15th

12

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over this trip at Ballinrobe, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; 6lb rise but remains on a workable mark.

9/1

1st

10

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

8st 10lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins came on the AW when trained in Britain; standout run for this yard came on opening day of season when runner-up in 26-runner Curragh handicap (heavy), most recently didn't seem to get home over this trip at Gowran last month (soft); stamina concerns remain.

12/1

6th
6 (8)
Papa Ricco

12/1

Form: -13454

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f on soft at Nottingham in April; no closer than 6l in his three subsequent handicaps (1m2f-1m4f) and didn't improve for this headgear last time.
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1st

7

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Papa Ricco

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

With the headgear left off he returned to winning ways with a narrow success over 1m6f here when delivered from midfield; the runner-up went into that race in decent form; just 2lb higher.

13/2

1st

9

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Papa Ricco

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Won on seasonal reappearance at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) but has failed to demonstrate improvement for stepping up in distance; placed from a 4lb higher mark at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) on penultimate start but well below par behind Huscari at Lingfield since; risky proposition.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Papa Ricco

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: S Woods

1m2f winner (soft) on turf; placed for the first time in five attempts on AW latest, when staying on to be 7l third at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta); drops 2lb; more is needed from him.

8/1

12/1

Form: 084

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has finished closer in each of his runs, last time beaten just under 10l in a 1m maiden at Pontefract; could be an improver on AW/handicap debut.
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11th

11

(3)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Benji

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Well held in three AW handicaps, at 1m3f, 1m and 1m4f; now eligible for this level but needs to show he's worth this ceiling mark; first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

9

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

My Boy Benji

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Sam England

Still reasonably unexposed after five starts, but equally needs to take a sharp step forward to stake a claim; soundly beaten at Southwell (1m, Class 6; 40-1) on most recent appearance; easing mark and dam was a 7.7f-12.4f winner.

25/1

11th

8

(12)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Benji

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

took keen hold, raced wide towards rear

20/1

50/1

Form: 636456

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Placed once in eight starts for her previous yard, which she left for only 2,000gns; others preferred.
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8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:35 Cartmel

Raincloud

10st 11lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

0-19 and she was last to finish in a 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen last month; others more persuasive.

66/1

8th

11

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Raincloud

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Chapman

Struggled to get competitive in second half of last year and returns from break with overall strike-rate standing at 0-35; 4lb wrong; overlooked.

66/1

11

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:17 Southwell

Raincloud

10st 5lb

J: Miss Ellie Holder

T: Michael Chapman

0-18 over hurdles and 0-17 on the Flat; pulled up in C&D maiden in December and makes no significant appeal from 2b out of the weights on handicap return.

100/1

Form: -53780

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Third in a 1m4f novice on Polytrack but has been well held in three handicaps since then, including back at Kempton.
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9th

2

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Come Musica

9st 10lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

raced in second

20/1

11th

13

(7)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Come Musica

8st 11lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Showed ability when third here (1m4f) in novice company in January but has been well held in two handicaps on turf; plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Come Musica

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Marco Botti

Unexposed; tailed off on soft ground on handicap/turf debut at Doncaster last time out but has a chance on his AW novice form earlier in the year; first run at 1m6f and cheekpieces now replace the blinkers he has worn on all starts so far.

16/1

10/1

Form: 433407

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-10 for Kevin Philippart De Foy and only seventh of nine runners on debut for this yard at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy); others have more pressing claims.
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1st

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move.

100/30

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement.

14/1

4th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:32 Taunton

Corsican Caper

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

A fair 1m6f Flat winner; built on his hurdling debut seventh when third of four in 2m Doncaster novice 27 days ago but this demands considerably more.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.40
Straight Forecast £35.22
Tricast £145.32
Trifecta £163.60

Selections

D Express:

Queensland Boy

The Times:

Eloped

RP RATINGS:

Artisan Dancer

NEWMARKET:

Papa Ricco

SPOTLIGHT:

Roman Art

The Sun:

Lough Leane

Daily Mirror:

Queensland Boy

Daily Record:

Queensland Boy

Telegraph:

Eloped

POSTDATA:

Artisan Dancer

The Star:

Papa Ricco