August 18 / 16.25 Southwell (AW)

16.25

Standard

Play Southwell Golf Club Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Play Southwell Golf Club Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.40
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7-3

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 220,000gns as a yearling; gelded and had wind surgery after his first run and returned with a respectable 5l third at Yarmouth (6f, good) in May in a race that's not worked out too badly; had another period out of action but this looks very winnable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(12)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Durham Castle

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Low-mileage 5yo who ended 2025 with 6f success at Windsor in June; not disgraced in 6f handicaps at Kempton and back at Windsor this season; possibilities from a slipping mark.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Durham Castle

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Justified short-priced favouritism in the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 3lb lower mark; absent until returning at Kempton in March, a race where he was well supported but weakened in the final furlong; still has low mileage.

6/1

5th

4

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Durham Castle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly-raced 5yo who has won three of his six starts; readily justified short-priced favouritism at Windsor (6f, good to firm) when last seen in June and it is unlikely this mark is beyond him; takes on match-fit rivals here though and may come on for the run.

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 92

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a well-connected German Listed winner; no match for a well-touted newcomer (since well beaten at Listed level) when runner-up at Haydock but that form still entitles him to a better chance than many of these.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(19)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Caffu Zafeen

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed in a couple of maidens for James Tate in 2024 but hard to make a case for him on his form in 2026; cheekpieces tried for latest 12l defeat at the Curragh now discarded.

50/1

14th

15

(19)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Caffu Zafeen

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden is 0-9 on turf; placed in a couple of maidens but has failed to make any impression in handicaps, including in first four runs for this yard; cheekpieces need to spark.

28/1

9th

25

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Caffu Zafeen

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Failed to win in Britain and not much encouragement to take from three runs for this stable; too keen at Naas on latest and others look more convincing.

66/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 33 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to winners and has made a promising start with thirds at Ripon (6f) and Leicester (5f); should improve some more but fair shout on what he's shown already.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season; on a competitive mark and under usual prominent tactics he hung around for a close fourth here 20 days ago; enters the reckoning.

15/2

4th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season, including C&D on good; 0-6 in 2026 but latest Southwell third creditable and he's back on a winning mark.

12/1

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Capitulated in the closing stages at Newmarket (1m, good; 15-2) having carted himself to the front; clearly needs to settle better if he's to fulfil his potential (cost 50,000gns this May); gelded since last time.
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11th

9

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Walsons Law

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Last summer he won handicaps at Windsor (1m) and here (7f; both on good to firm); remains on a realistic mark and last two runs weren't at all shoddy; should feature.

9/1

4th

2

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Walsons Law

10st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His cosy C&D win last summer came off 2lb lower; two good runs and two lesser efforts this season; should give it a good go.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Walsons Law

10st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won twice last summer (1m/7f, good to firm) and it was an encouraging reappearance when third here (6f) in May; saw little daylight at Goodwood a fortnight later but he weakened when last of 11 at Doncaster (again 7f) seven weeks ago; hard to predict what he'll come up with this time.

11/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns 3yo; fifth foal; brother to 1m winner Baseman (RPR 100), half-brother to 9.4f-1m2f winner Georgeville (Listed; 112); dam 7f-7.4f winner (Group 3; 107), sister to prolific 1m-1m2f Group winner Famous Name; tongue tied; market can guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brakeman

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Sent off 10-1 and showed some ability when fifth of 13 on his Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta) in August last year, but not seen since (gelded in the meantime); worth a market check.

8/1

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred but proved easy to back at Doncaster (6f, soft; 11-1) and was beaten the thick end of 10l; different surface here may help but looks best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Formby

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

awkward start, slowly away, lost many lengths start, raced in last, some headway inside final furlong (jockey said gelding jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls and was slowly away as a result)

5/1

7th

6

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Formby

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

awkward start, slowly away, lost many lengths start, raced in last, some headway inside final furlong (jockey said gelding jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls and was slowly away as a result)

5/1

2nd

4

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Formby

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Slowly away both starts (jockey lost a stirrup on debut) and pulled hard last time, hence the application of a hood and removal of other equipment; yard (also runs Miami Hills) is going well and he's one to keep an eye on but maybe more once handicapping.

16/1

Form: 26

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
With Dominic ffrench Davis when a neck second at Windsor in May (6f, good) but a lesser effort for new yard over 5f at Leicester; probably one for handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

1-18 on other AW tracks (unraced here) but there's plenty on turf and AW to suggest that he has each-way claims.

6/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual 6f course winner for Charlie Clover in October; 0-6 for current stable since April but posted sound effort when second of five over C&D (good to firm) in June and is another 1lb lower today.

15/2

2nd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Not had a lot of luck with one thing and another lately and won't mind going back up to an easy 7f as he bids to take his course record to 3-3; higher in the weights than when twice winning easily here for Tom Clover last backend but he's respected.

4/1

Form: 5-5

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 5f, beaten about 7l and 18l; only ran last week and handicaps will be more like it.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dawn Success

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

midfield but in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

6

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dawn Success

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Showed a bit of promise here (5f) on sole 2yo start; well held in both 3yo outings but this Boughey representative looks the type to improve now handicapping at a modest level; bred to stay the new trip; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.

5/1

8th

6

(13)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Dawn Success

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Boughey

Both runs over 5f, beaten about 7l and 18l; only ran last week and handicaps will be more like it.

33/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam German 6f 2yo winner, half-sister to useful 5f winner Lathom; a newcomer and the only filly in the field.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(10)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Acclaimed Princess

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Third foal; dam German 6f 2yo winner, half-sister to useful 5f winner Lathom; a newcomer and the only filly in the field.

100/1

100/1

Form: 04

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling but never raced for the Crisfords and sold on for 6,000gns; latest fourth was remote and has no form claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(6)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Poor form (5f-7f) in his six starts; improvement a must, even at this level.

50/1

8th

3

(6)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Poor form (5f-7f) in his six starts; improvement a must, even at this level.

50/1

25

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

8st 13lb

T: Derek Shaw

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fetched 230,000euros as a yearling but only 15,000gns as a 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 6f/1m AW winner McQueen (RPR 66); dam placed 6f 2yo (74), closely related to winners Kashool (5f 2yo) and Hadeeqa (1m2f); gelded and an unlikely winner here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Howay Never

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

towards rear, reminders halfway

50/1

6th

2

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:43 Redcar

Howay Never

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

Soundly beaten in 6f AW maiden at Southwell last month for an unpromising debut; best watched.

66/1

11th

10

(8)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Howay Never

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

Fetched 230,000euros as a yearling but only 15,000gns as a 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 6f/1m AW winner McQueen (RPR 66); dam placed 6f 2yo (74), closely related to winners Kashool (5f 2yo) and Hadeeqa (1m2f); gelded and an unlikely winner here.

100/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 1m/8.3f winner (RPR 76), half-sister to winners Greensward (6f-7f), Pin Cushion (6f) and Frangipanni (6f/7f); gelded ahead of debut and would need to see confidence behind him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Glastonbury

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Sole win came in a C&D handicap (soft) in October with first-time cheekpieces; well below form in his four outings since, including on AW in a tongue tie and visor last month; latter aid is now swapped for blinkers, which his dam wore for her two wins, including when they first went on.

8/1

9th

8

(3)

6th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glastonbury

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

Sole win came off this mark on soft ground at Yarmouth (1m) in October with first-time cheekpieces; well below form in his three outings since and the added tongue-tie and visor need to make a difference.

8/1

9th

8

(3)

6th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glastonbury

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

Sole win came off this mark on soft ground at Yarmouth (1m) in October with first-time cheekpieces; well below form in his three outings since and the added tongue-tie and visor need to make a difference.

8/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; brother to 5f/6f winner Peggie Sue (including AW; RPR 91); dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f-2m winner Montosari and 1m-1m4f winner Alfano; can only be watched on this belated debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(4)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Captain Red Blazer

9st 0lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Adam West

Remote sixth on handicap debut when tried in this headgear; has an official rating of 10 so he's 35lb out of the handicap.

100/1

6th

9

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:35 Bath

Captain Red Blazer

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Adam West

Finished last in his qualifying races at 6f and 7f; has an official rating of 10 so he's 35lb out of the handicap.

50/1

6th

1

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:50 Brighton

Captain Red Blazer

9st 10lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Adam West

led, faced challenge 3f out, headed 2f out, soon lost position and weakened, tailed off

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 5f/6f 2yo winner (including AW; RPR 83), closely related to prolific 7f-10.6f winner Reckless Lad; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Trafalger

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ben Case

Lightly raced 5yo; yet to hit top form in handicaps here (6f) and at Chepstow (5f) this summer; needs to take a step forward despite a falling mark.

12/1

5th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Trafalger

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ben Case

Placed in five of his first six starts, but not so good in his last two outings including on stable debut after a lengthy absence at Windsor (6f, good to firm; 33-1) last month; down in grade but best watched for now.

7/1

8th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Trafalger

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ben Case

0-7 but has claims on his best form for Eve Johnson Houghton including a close third in Bath handicap (5.7f, good to firm) last September; returns after 259 days off but he needs watching in market on stable debut; hood reapplied.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £4.94
Trifecta £16.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Durham Castle

RP RATINGS:

Caffu Zafeen

The Sun:

Formby

The Times:

Glastonbury

POSTDATA:

Caffu Zafeen

NEWMARKET:

Caffu Zafeen

Daily Mirror:

Caffu Zafeen

Telegraph:

Durham Castle

D Express:

Durham Castle

The Star:

Durham Castle

Daily Record:

Durham Castle