July 29 / 14.15 Southwell (AW)

14.15

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Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Confined Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2024)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Confined Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2024)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 665735 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Eight-time AW winner who scored off 7lb higher at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last October; 0-15 since but he's been generally consistent and was beaten only 2l in a Class 5 at Lingfield last week; in the mix on this drop back in grade.
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11

(15)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts.

9/2

6

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:00 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher.

9/4

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: -24835

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Encouraging return from a break when third at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month but he failed to build on that at Yarmouth (6f, good) 12 days ago; that took his record to 0-10 and he has something to prove again at this new trip.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 650504

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a Chelmsford novice (1m2f, Polytrack) 18 months ago but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was an eye-catching fourth at Catterick (7f, soft) last time; this step back up in trip looks a positive and he could be dangerous back on AW.
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10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

16/1

Form: -35257

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in March and at Haydock (7f, soft) in April but he's been well held in last two runs (1m/6f); still unexposed on AW but record now stands at 0-8 and others look more solid.
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8th

13

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Miners Gamble

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Fourth is the best he's managed in seven AW outings this winter, despite being prominent in the market a few times; his sole win from 24 starts came on turf but his claims still aren't obvious.

10/1

6th

10

(10)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

5lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D last May, but his form since returning in December has been patchy while he is just 1-23.

10/1

9th

12

(5)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Miners Gamble

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win was on turf in August 2024 but he's only been beaten around 2l at Newcastle and Chelmsford (both at 1m) in last two runs; has possibilities if he can find something extra and he's not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 327254 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Both wins were on AW early 2023 and he's run some good races on Tapeta this year including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month; looks interesting on that form and he had plenty of traffic problems when fourth at Salisbury on Saturday.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

High Court Judge

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Very productive on AW this year and also scored over hurdles in the spring; suffered a heavy defeat on most recent attempt in this sphere but remains well treated judged on Flat form.

7/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

High Court Judge

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May on third hurdle start and scored on the Flat at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago; in view of his Flat ability he has potential off this opening hurdle mark.

100/30

1st

1

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

High Court Judge

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Resurgent on AW in early part of this year, winning six times including over C&D; opened hurdling account in May and he had an excuse on slow ground when returned to the Flat at Hamilton in June; now drops back in grade after a break and he needs a close look returned to AW.

15/2

Form: 704983 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.
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8th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

7/1

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.

5/1

6th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/1

Form: 3-9026

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden with a mixed record for his current yard; made a bold bid at a biggish price when runner-up in Pontefract handicap (1m2f, good) last month but he flopped over same C&D last time and needs to bounce back again after that; risks attached.
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8th

4

(6)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-13 when only sixth over C&D 11 days ago on his second start of the season, but it's possible he's working his way back to form and he's well handicapped on last season's best efforts; not written off.

13/2

8th

4

(6)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear throughout

13/2

6th

2

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-12 when tailed off in reapplied cheekpieces on recent reappearance; however, if he's following the same pattern as last year there could be a big run forthcoming with the blinkers back on this afternoon.

13/2

16/1

Form: 648647

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form but record stands at 1-30 and he's not threatened in his six runs this season; tongue-tie is now added on this drop back in trip but others are more convincing.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Al Baahy

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Turf winner back in May 2023 who found classified company his thing when going back-to-back on AW (9.5f/1m2f) in January; forced out of that grade subsequently and has found handicaps a stretch on last three starts.

14/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 341-45 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Triple winner at around 1m last season and latest success was off 2lb lower on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (8.6f); had a major blip when tailed off at Newmarket (Class 5) last month but he took a strong hold in that tactical race and could bounce back on this return to AW.
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6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

4th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hitched

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

C&D win in January off a 1lb lower mark; not so good twice since but he is not the type to stay down for long.

15/2

Form: 893326 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Numerous placed efforts this year but he didn't really fire at Yarmouth last time and is now 0-17 since his win in a Beverley seller last July; others are more persuasive.
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7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

Form: -67706 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Six-time Tapeta winner but his last success was in March 2022 and he has form figures of 7067706 since December; mark continues to fall but he needs to significantly raise his game.
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4th

7

(7)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and he's struggled in nine runs since then; dropped another 4lb but he's a frequent slow starter who makes no appeal back from another break.

40/1

4th

7

(7)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and he's struggled in nine runs since then; dropped another 4lb but he's a frequent slow starter who makes no appeal back from another break.

40/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and hard to enthuse over his achievements since; slipped down the weights but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

20/1

Form: 680-67

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 6yo but her form has been regressive and she's finished tailed off in both handicaps (1m/1m2f) this year; with another new yard now and has lots to prove back from 137 days off; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.
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12th

7

(2)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Tayanna

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Very lightly raced 6yo but her form has been regressive and she's finished tailed off in both handicaps (1m/1m2f) this year; with another new yard now and has lots to prove back from 137 days off; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

20/1

7th

4

(5)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tayanna

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

prominent early, steadied and dropped to rear after 2f, shaken up over 4f out

25/1

6th

2

(3)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tayanna

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Butler

Showed promise with her sixth of 14 over C&D on belated debut; lesser form in a couple of 7f events elsewhere since but looks open to improvement back in this scenario; interesting.

7/1

Form: 75-747 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins came at around 1m on Tapeta last autumn but she's finished down the field in her last five runs; soft ground may have caused her downfall at Beverley last time but she needs to rediscover her spark back in this sphere.
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13th

9

(14)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Girl From Italy

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Both wins came at around 1m on Tapeta last autumn but she's finished down the field in her last five runs; soft ground may have caused her downfall at Beverley last time but she needs to rediscover her spark back in this sphere.

20/1

7th

10

(6)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Girl From Italy

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Dual Tapeta winner last autumn, latterly off a 2lb lower mark, who ran fairly well back on turf after a break six weeks ago; there's nothing to suggest she wants soft ground though.

20/1

8/1

Form: 032297 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden who was well held at Wolverhampton (7f) last time but he's had some close calls there this year including off this mark in April; looks worth another try at this trip and has possibilities if he can get back near best.
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4th

6

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Candy Warhol

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; 0-10 on turf but placed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and here (5.7f, firm) on his last two starts; cheekpieces return after one run in blinkers.

5/1

2nd

5

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Candy Warhol

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

3-34 on the AW and 0-9 on turf; has been threatening a breakthrough on grass and looks sure to go well again from the front; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £115.00
Straight Forecast £80.74
Tricast £698.83
Trifecta £1354.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Hitched

SPOTLIGHT:

Covert Mission

NEWMARKET:

Havana Smoke

The Times:

Ballsbridge

The Star:

First Dynasty

POSTDATA:

Candy Warhol

Daily Mail:

Hitched

Daily Mirror:

Hitched

The Guardian:

Covert Mission

D Express:

Covert Mission

Daily Record:

Light Up Our Stars