August 29 / 18.43 Southwell (AW)

18.43

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  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 449372 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for second in a 5f Racing League handicap at Newcastle last week; stepping back up to 6f should help and he's 2lb ahead of the assessor; not discounted.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

2nd
6 (9)
Habooba

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 320611 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who has done well on AW for this yard and comes here chasing a hat-trick after wins at Kempton and Wolverhampton; did well to hang on at Wolverhampton having set a strong pace from a wide stall; still has mileage in her mark but there is other pace to deal with here.
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10th

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Habooba

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: T J Kent

Has bundles of early speed and she used it to good effect at both Kempton (6f) and York (5f) in the first half of the season; ran better than the 5l defeat suggests behind Shagraan at Beverley last time but, even so, it appeared to highlight her limitations at this level.

40/1

8

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Habooba

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: T J Kent

Has progressed with virtually every run since joining her current yard in 2023, winning five handicaps; her latest success at York in May was a personal best by some way and showed she's at least as effective at 5f as 6f; in much deeper here but she still looks unexposed and could have a say.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1-3442

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as he ever has when second of 12 in a 6f handicap at Windsor ten days ago; enjoyed a tactical advantage there though and, while he's 1lb well in, others look more appealing.
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9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

1st

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kodiac Thriller

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Returned to form when fourth in first-time visor at Ripon (5f, good) three weeks ago despite stumbling and nearly losing his rider at the start; possibilities off same mark if the headgear has the same effect.

8/1

4th

2

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Has mostly duck eggs in his form figures this term but won at Ripon (6f) in April and the return to this venue, combined with first-time visor, may have positive effect; scored over 5f last year.

7/1

10/1

Form: 632152 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
AW winner as a 2yo; two turf victories this season, the latest coming off a 6lb lower mark at Pontefract last month; can get it wrong at the start but there should be a good pace on here and he could be arriving on the scene late.
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8th

8

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Havana Rum

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him.

13/2

2nd

7

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Havana Rum

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A touch below par at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but third of 19 there (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he has an eyecatching record at Pontefract, having made the frame on each of his last five visits; firmly in calculations.

7/1

14/1

Form: 241231 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four wins since moving into handicaps, the latest in a Class 5 at Carlisle last week; penalty leaves her 1lb wrong and she's taking on stronger opposition; is progressive at least.
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15

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Wichahpi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Chased home Annie Edson Taylor at Hamilton last month but two lesser efforts have followed; others hold more obvious claims.

12/1

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Wichahpi

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Not had a lot of luck of late, latterly when anticipating the start and slowly away at Chester ten days ago; has a C&D autumn win to her name and goes on the shortlist for a yard in decent nick.

8/1

7

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Wichahpi

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Close to her last winning mark (6f, Carlisle) and has knocked at the door at Beverley (5f, soft; third) and Hamilton (6f, good to soft; runner-up) on her last two starts; that latest effort was given a boost with Gizelles Izzy (third) winning at Carlisle on Tuesday; one of the likeliest candidates.

9/2

13/2

Form: 213473 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
6f win at Kempton in March off 2lb lower; back at that level when third at Newmarket 12 days ago and he should appreciate the return to Tapeta; each-way shout with Oisin Murphy back in the saddle.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

33/1

Form: 493325 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still 4lb higher than for his narrow Windsor win in April despite eight defeats subsequently; effective on AW but he hasn't fired in two visits to Southwell; makes stable debut (same owner) in a competitive race.
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4th

4

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:08 Yarmouth

Antiphon

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy

Nothing like the force of old but rediscovered some form and ran well from the front when close third in Nottingham classified (5f, good to firm) last month; has possibilities if in similar mood again here.

9/2

3rd

1

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mike Murphy

Still capable of running up to high-80s RPRs just two years ago, but has offered nothing in two outings this term and remains winless around anywhere as galloping as Nottingham; cheekpieces return.

12/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

His last win was in April 2024, which is probably the bottom line; three wins and five seconds from 12 races at Windsor also catches the eye but he was a soundly beaten last at Leicester on reappearance three weeks ago.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 221 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three runs in May, beaten favourite on the first two occasions before making all at Redcar (6f, soft); the second and third at Redcar have done well since and this mark could be within range; sold out of Karl Burke's stable for 60,000gns last month; betting to guide.
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7th

6

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Jungle Land

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Ran respectably over 6f at Yarmouth (stable debut) last time; gained his sole handicap success off current mark; possibilities if proving as effective back at 7f.

10/1

2

(3)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:25 Yarmouth

Jungle Land

9st 9lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Dual winner who won a maiden on soft ground at Redcar for Karl Burke last May; patchy form since winning a Wolverhampton handicap (also 6f, AW) in March and he left George Boughey for 17,000gns after trailing in last of five at Nottingham (5f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie/blinkers) in July; headgear removed for this stable debut.

16/1

5th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:23 Nottingham

Jungle Land

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Boughey

Run over various distances of late and the experimenting continues, with cheekpieces replaced by a first-time tongue-tie and first-time blinkers; achieved little in three runs on fast turf, so comes with risks attached.

6/1

8/1

Form: 7-4394 D BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran well for fourth in a strong 7f handicap at Newmarket on his reappearance in May; no progress since but he makes his AW/stable debut (sold 56,000gns last month) off a dangerous mark; interesting contender.
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15

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Be Frank

9st 3lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ian Williams

He's on a competitive mark on last season's best form at up to 1m and didn't run badly when sixth of 11 at Chester (7f, good to soft) on his reappearance in June; however, that's been his sole outing this term and others arrive with more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 5-411 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improving with experience and he followed his Ripon novice win (6f, good to soft) with a defeat of a subsequent winner over C&D four weeks ago; takes a while to find his stride but there should be a good pace to aim at here and unlikely he's reached his ceiling just yet.
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1st

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sondad

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.

12/1

7th

6

(21)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Sondad

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Climbed the ranks as a 4yo, ending that campaign with placed efforts in the Ayr Silver Cup and at Ascot; down the field on seasonal return but he hasn't looked back since, winning at Epsom (6f, soft) on Derby day for the second year in succession, doing best of the low numbers in the Wokingham (the others in his group have done well since) and then seeing off 19 rivals at the Curragh (6.3f, good to firm) two weeks ago; showed a fantastic attitude on that latest occasion and his 6lb penalty shouldn't prevent another big performance.

13/2

1st

5

(18)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Sondad

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side; repeated a 2025 Epsom win (6f, soft) early last month; first of his small group when ninth in the Wokingham; generally dependable sort; stable won this in 2016.

8/1

25/1

Form: 805010 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Was gaining his first turf success when springing a surprise in a 6f handicap at Windsor last month; came up shy in a better race 17 days ago but he initially made his name on AW and the return to Tapeta may help.
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8th

9

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get.

10/1

6th

1

(13)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Expert Agent

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since.

20/1

4th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

14/1

Form: 472631 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Was winning for the 12th time when narrowly landing a Class 5 handicap at Leicester 18 days ago (6f, good to firm); that form has a solid look to it but he's drawn widest in this stronger race and may come up short.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

Non-runners

Baba Reza, Muscika

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.50
Straight Forecast £85.39
Tricast £696.04
Trifecta £488.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sondad

NEWMARKET:

Jungle Land

The Guardian:

Habooba

TOPSPEED:

Grenham Bay

POSTDATA:

Northern Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Be Frank

The Times:

Sondad

Daily Mail:

Sondad

D Express:

Sondad

Daily Mirror:

Sondad

The Sun:

Sondad

The Star:

Sondad

Daily Record:

Sondad

Telegraph:

Jungle Land