August 26 / 15.22 Southwell (AW)

15.22

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.60
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 963

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Her best RPR in maiden/novice events coincided with her one taste of the AW; potential improver switched to a minor handicap; betting to guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

My Awele

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips; runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford in January and 1m2f hasn't suited on her last two starts; her reduced mark is a plus and cheekpieces are added, but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

11th

4

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

My Awele

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips; stays further but stamina seemed to run out late when tackling 1m2f for the first time at Chelmsford 19 days ago.

12/1

4th

8

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

My Awele

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips but it was over 1m when a staying-on second here last time; was no match for the winner but that effort offers hope for her staying this far.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5-580

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps when out the back at Thirsk 17 days ago; promise on Tapeta at Newcastle on his first two runs but he may need more time.
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9th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has won on all three Tapeta tracks, most recently over C&D in December, not as good since and although he ran better back here in April, he found little at Newcastle next time; others more likely.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Four 5f wins on Tapeta, two of them at this track; attracted support and returned to form with a closing third at Wolverhampton nine days ago; 1lb lower today; considered.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

Beat Candy Warhol over C&D in December off this mark; unplaced in five runs since but he is well drawn and a revival wouldn't be a huge shock; stable also runs Toomuchforme.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 074

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Good pedigree; only minor promise in three runs in turf novice/maiden events this summer; potential improver now handicapping on AW (dam a Polytrack winner) at a low level.
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5th

1

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Piperstown

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

In fine form on the AW this winter, landing back-to-back 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell recently; very lightly raced on turf but still merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Piperstown

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Landed a sixth victory on Tapeta when going in at Wolverhampton off 3lb lower three weeks ago; never won off a mark quite this high but gives his trainer, who also run He's An Angel, a decent hand.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piperstown

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

All five wins have been on Tapeta and last three have come over C&D; finished a remote third at Southwell 12 days ago but that was behind a handicap blot and he was in good form before that run; shortlisted.

5/1

Form: 575322 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden but she comes here on the back of three placed efforts on Tapeta, the latest over C&D last week; cheekpieces now added; each-way claims again.
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7th

7

(10)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Alibi Warning

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Still seeking her first win and latest fifth of eight over C&D wasn't her best effort; won't be far away if anywhere near her peak though.

6/1

5th

8

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alibi Warning

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-14 but has finished second on three of her last five starts; refitted cheekpieces replace hood this time; should win one of these at some point and holds good claims.

7/1

5th

10

(10)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Alibi Warning

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but she's been banging at the door in recent starts, most recently a close second over 6f here 12 days ago; has form over 7f but at Wolverhampton and this stiffer examination at the trip isn't sure to suit.

9/4

Form: 321734 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made most when winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; beaten three times since and quickly back down the weights; last time can be excused (heavy ground) and she's one to consider.
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4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

17th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Carmarthen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

3/1

Form: 232431 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.
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1st

1

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Amroon

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; largely consistent earlier in the campaign but the handicapper looks to have gained control on his last couple of starts.

11/2

8th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amroon

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

C&D win in July; couldn't muster sufficient pace in a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are now left off); not discounted back up in distance.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Amroon

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.

3/1

Form: -76960

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all seven starts; the addition of a visor needs to spark a transformation.
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6th

10

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Finished off strongly for third in a 6f handicap at Newcastle last February; has a chance if near that level but her return to action in January was a low-key one.

33/1

3rd

10

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

40/1

3rd

10

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

40/1

8/1

Form: 305960 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in May; struggled on turf since, often fluffing the start, but he's now 6lb lower than for the win and this is his first AW run since; could revive.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

4/1

Form: 216052

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
5f seller winner (good to firm) at Beverley in May; back in top form when second of seven at Chepstow 11 days ago (6f, good to firm), his second run for this stable; dangerous if building on it.
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6

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Lochaber

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Scott Dixon

Mainly disappointing since sole win at Beverley (5f; seller) last May and he was always behind in a Southwell classified (6f) 119 days ago.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 725355

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-7 for George Boughey and he made an underwhelming start for new connections at Chelmsford on Thursday; return to 6f may help and he's now tried in a hood.
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1st

3

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Marching Mac

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple sprint winner who coped well with the rise in grade (Class 2) at Windsor on Monday and gets in here off a 3lb lower mark; that was from off the pace but can race prominently (drawn in 1); good chance.

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Marching Mac

8st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple wins at sprint trips; they were all in lower grades than today but he's not badly treated, even from 3lb wrong, and the slower the ground the better his chance against some who prefer good ground.

13/2

4th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Marching Mac

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seven turf wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; not in peak form on AW this year but last autumn's wins at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Leicester (5f, soft) make him of firm interest off this mark.

9/2

Form: 497

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Some promise on debut (1m, AW) in April when trained by Andrew Balding; no impact in two turf novice runs for this yard but he's down in trip for his handicap debut and could take a step forward back on AW.
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14th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:20 Kempton (AW)

American Riddle

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

in touch with leaders

50/1

14th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:20 Kempton (AW)

American Riddle

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

in touch with leaders

50/1

11th

4

(3)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

American Riddle

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Clare Hobson

always behind, never going well, eased inside final furlong

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £152.80
Straight Forecast £97.59
Tricast £796.31
Trifecta £1180.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alibi Warning

NEWMARKET:

Amroon

The Times:

My Awele

D Express:

Piperstown

SPOTLIGHT:

Raft Up

Daily Mirror:

Carmarthen

POSTDATA:

Alibi Warning

Daily Mail:

Alibi Warning

The Star:

Alibi Warning

Daily Record:

Alibi Warning

Telegraph:

Amroon

The Guardian:

Amroon

The Sun:

Amroon