August 30 / 17.58 Southwell (AW)

17.58

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Airquick (Newark) Ltd Compressed Air Systems Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Airquick (Newark) Ltd Compressed Air Systems Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 234544 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Went close off this mark at Newcastle in January; not quite hit those heights in two runs back from a spring break but he should be at concert pitch now and he's one to take seriously.
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5th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 12 over C&D in July; this C&D scorer must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

4/1

2nd

6

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Getting on for two years since his last win but this C&D winner has dropped to a tempting mark and he didn't run badly in a stronger race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) six weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 5lb too; high on the list.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 478566 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Placed off an 11lb higher mark over C&D in March; essentially disappointing since then and blinkers are now given a go.
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8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but she made a low-key start for this yard at Kempton ten days ago; that was after a short break but her three AW wins have all been in Class 6 events and she could be vulnerable again at this new trip.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 525623

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins for James Fanshawe; placed in Class 5 handicaps on his last two starts (7f here and 1m at Yarmouth); should go well back down in class.
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6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

13/2

Form: 209853

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; well treated on this winter's AW best and there have been more promising signs on turf the last twice; not discounted.
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2nd

1

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

LArgent

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

14-race maiden; best British effort came here in February, when 2l second over C&D; that form would probably be good enough to win this but he's not been as good since on either turf or AW; still entitled to each-way claims after another 2lb drop.

4/1

4th

10

(8)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

LArgent

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

13-race maiden; well treated on this winter's AW best and there have been more promising signs on turf the last twice; not discounted.

13/2

3rd

9

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

LArgent

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Ex-French; 12-race maiden; best AW run was off 8lb higher when second in a Newcastle handicap in February; hasn't run as well since, but fair 3.5l fifth of eight at Nottingham last time (8.5f, good to firm; hood on for first time); headgear retained; a possible.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/348

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't look ahead of his mark when eighth of ten at Newcastle on his handicap debut in March; steps up to a mile for the first time and drops into a Class 6; others look more appealing.
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5th

2

(7)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Calder Valley

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Julie Camacho

Didn't look ahead of his mark when eighth of ten at Newcastle on his handicap debut in March; steps up to a mile for the first time and drops into a Class 6; others look more appealing.

16/1

8th

6

(4)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Calder Valley

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, towards rear

10/1

6th
8 (12)
Create

7/1

Form: 853197 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D win on debut and she added a 7f handicap at Doncaster to her tally last month; not so good twice since but not discounted on her best form; one of three runners for Scott Dixon.
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11th

8

(14)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Create

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Three C&D wins; competitive only twice in 2026 but latest instance saw her register a turf win at Ffos Las (1m) 19 days ago; player if backing that up.

9/1

1st

3

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ffos Las

Create

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Still capable of modest form on occasions last year, including two 1m wins on Southwell AW, but competitive only once (penultimate start) in 2026.

5/1

7th

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Create

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice over 1m at Southwell last year; struggled on her first four outings this term but returned to some form when fourth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; needs to build on that.

9/1

Form: 967464

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though.
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8th

1

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

5/1

1st

5

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark.

10/1

7th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Flying Secret

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though.

7/1

8th
12 (10)
Chagall

12/1

Form: 234448 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; marked drop in trip today and no guarantee they'll go quick enough for him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

(4)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Chagall

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

midfield

12/1

10th

5

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chagall

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jack Jones

Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; has form at this track but over further and he may be ideally suited by more of a test.

20/1

8th

12

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Chagall

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; marked drop in trip today and no guarantee they'll go quick enough for him.

12/1

Form: 95409

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two handicap runs this summer; the additon of a hood and the switch to AW isn't enough to tempt.
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3rd

6

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Completed a hat-trick over 1m on turf/Polytrack in June last year, but those are his only victories in 34 starts; 9lb lower than for the latest, but others still look more compelling; eyeshield removed.

8/1

7th

8

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

All three wins have been over 1m; went close here over 8.5f in February and kept on into fourth (behind Cooramook) after missing the break over C&D last time; will need things to drop right given his hold-up style.

14/1

4th

7

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: David Loughnane

1m turf winner (soft/good to firm) who is 1-16 on AW (won over 1m on Polytrack); unexposed over 7f but to have a serious chance he'll need to raise the bar based on his last four starts.

40/1

10th
4 (9)
Dumfries

10/1

Form: 068506 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not progressing for current stable, including when sent off favourite for a 7f handicap here four weeks ago; drops into a Class 6 but others look that bit safer.
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4th

2

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who has yet to hit top form since returning last month, but is 1lb lower than when last successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) a year ago; has won around here (1m) and worth a second look.

6/1

4th

1

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Dumfries

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hostage to fortune under his usual running style but defied trouble in running for both 7.5f wins here last year, one at this meeting off today's mark; should be coming to the boil after two staying-on efforts over that same C&D this term, and did win third time out in 2025; very interesting.

5/1

5th

6

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Dumfries

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Two of his three wins last year were on fast ground over C&D; well beaten over C&D on belated reappearance two weeks ago; shpuld come on for that.

9/1

Form: 104600 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 66-1 surprise over C&D in March; only run to a similar level in one of his five runs since; others look more reliable.
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13th

4

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Mickey Mongoose

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Four of his five wins have been on the AW, the latest at Southwell in May (7f; 2lb lower); can be inconsistent and doesn't have the best of draws.

20/1

12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mickey Mongoose

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Two 7f AW wins at Southwell this year but he's not easy to predict and was only fourth of seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; that took his turf record to 1-19 and he has something to prove back at this trip.

10/1

4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

8/1

Form: 242755

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he has shown promise on AW, most recently a keeping-on fifth over 7f here 12 days ago; drops into a Class 6 and a big run looks on the cards.
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8th

3

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Thanks Dad

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Always been best on the AW but off the mark on turf in a 0-50 classified event ten days ago; did a lot of racing over this trip in the past but does seem more effective over 6f these days and history suggests he's no good thing to back up Yarmouth.

7/1

1st

5

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Thanks Dad

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Both his wins have come at Southwell (6f/7f, AW) and he's offered little in three 6f/7f handicaps on turf this summer; others are preferred.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £52.80
Straight Forecast £45.24
Tricast £207.99
Trifecta £291.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Embarked

The Times:

L'Argent

POSTDATA:

Bernadine

Daily Mail:

Create

The Guardian:

Flying Secret

SPOTLIGHT:

Mercurius Power

D Express:

L'Argent

NEWMARKET:

Bernadine

The Star:

Create

Telegraph:

Embarked

Daily Mirror:

Embarked

The Sun:

Embarked

Daily Record:

Embarked