September 26 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 347311 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Suited by the drop back to 5f of late and he's won his last two (both on turf); also effective on Tapeta and he's respected under a 5lb penalty.
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5

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Yarmouth

Jungle Run

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Reeled off a hat-trick last September, with second leg over C&D (good); got back near best when scoring at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in the spring but he's been disappointing since and has been a long way below form in last two runs; down the list.

16/1

9

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Run

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Reeled off a quick hat-trick last September, including over C&D; better than ever when winning at Leicester in April (5f, good to firm); not so good since but he is now 1lb lower than for the Leicester win.

14/1

3

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Jungle Run

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Well held in last two starts but he ran into two well-handicapped rivals when third at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his front-running win at Leicester in April and has claims if he can get back near that level.

11/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 358122 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D last month and has gone close the next twice over C&D and at Newcastle; could again prove difficult to catch.
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7

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Fitz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tim Easterby

Turf/AW winner who fared best of those who were handy when close up at Newcastle; went off favourite there and his turn looks near.

7/2

11

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Fitz

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent racer; the return to 6f didn't have a positive effect at Catterick last time but he had finished third on Tapeta on his penultimate start; others look safer.

12/1

6

(9)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Dandy Fitz

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Signed off last year in a fine run of form on the AW and has been knocking on the door this year, including on turf; this is a belated return to 6f but one to consider.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 525402 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Twice went close in the spring and he returned to form with a good second to Dandy Fitz over C&D four weeks ago on his second outing for this yard; on the same mark today and could be in the mix.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 587818 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent on turf this season but he's 2-3 on AW this year, with both wins coming on Tapeta elsewhere (6f/5f); interesting contender on first visit here.
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8th

11

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Newyorkstateofmind

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has a better strike-rate on the AW and he's won just once on turf in the last three years; however, he only just lost out over 5f at Catterick (good) in May and has a decent run in him if on song.

20/1

4th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner who was fourth of 13 in this last year and was a close second at Catterick last month; however, this inconsistent 9yo has been soundly beaten on his last two starts and has to leave those runs behind.

16/1

8th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has won over this intermediate distance; good second at Catterick on second start (5f, good) this season but below his best either side of that.

12/1

Form: 180581 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won three times in the first half of the summer and returned to form to score at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; just 3lb higher today and could play another leading role for his in-form yard.
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

6th
11 (10)
Murbih

20/1

Form: 057496 CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Remains winless since March 2023 and he's had a regressive campaign; however, this C&D winner has dropped to a dangerous mark and the return to AW is a plus after tackling turf on his last two runs in May/June; not ruled out.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

Form: 675579 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (5f) in May and runs off the same mark today; however, he hasn't been at the same level more recently and hopes are pinned on the first-time blinkers giving him a boost.
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6th

1

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Inspired Knowhow

9st 12lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won over C&D (good to firm) last May but has form figures of 67557970 since; now 3lb lower than for his last win but he struggled behind Lequinto here on Monday and has lots to prove.

20/1

11th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Inspired Knowhow

10st 0lb

J: Muhammed Hassan Ali Alabdulmalik

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won here (5f, good to firm) last May but has form figures of 6755797 since; now back below his winning mark but he needs a major revival back up in trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

20/1

Form: 534130 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Down the field over C&D last time but she reared at the start and was denied a clear run; however, she was in good form previously (won over C&D three starts ago) and could bounce back and pose a threat.
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9th

8

(8)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a modest C&D handicap in August; placed at Redcar one week later but she's finished down the field over C&D the last twice.

12/1

8th

12

(13)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

20/1

11th

8

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:33 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

reared in stalls before start, towards rear

8/1

Form: 926373 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Just one win (in July 2023) from her 51 starts, and she's inconsistent; however, she twice finished placed over C&D last month and is not discounted each-way.
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9th

5

(10)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Enchanted Night

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

6th

10

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Enchanted Night

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Wallis

Record is just 1-59, the win on turf; never landed a blow in classified event last month on debut for new yard; opposed.

33/1

6th

10

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Enchanted Night

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Wallis

Record is just 1-59, the win on turf; never landed a blow in classified event last month on debut for new yard; opposed.

33/1

Form: 717409 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Course winner who scored off this mark at Lingfield (6f, AW) in April; however, he's failed to shine in his four runs since.
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9th

7

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner who hasn't shown much lately, but is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in February and is better drawn than he was back here last time; worth a second look, especially if backed.

10/1

8th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight.

20/1

11th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted.

10/1

8/1

Form: 203902 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and 0-15 since winning in May 2023 on his second start; however, he went close at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago behind Golden Rainbow and can be in the shake-up if again on a going day.
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1st

5

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless in 2025 but he is 3-6 over C&D and has settled matters quite emphatically on his last two starts; back up 3lb but weighted to have another race in him and it could well be this one.

2/1

1st

2

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a lengthy losing run when beating Colors Of Freedom in a classified event over C&D two weeks ago (reported to have bled from nose); has 8lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but he remains well treated on old form and all three wins have been on AW; respected.

9/4

33/1

Form: 445728

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair second at Wolverhampton (6f) two starts ago and he's also run well over C&D; however, he was unplaced at Newcastle most recently and is now 0-13; others are more compelling.
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13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-1934 D

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
3yo who won at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in January on first run for Mick Appleby; however, he's been off since a below-par run in February (gelded since) and may be best watched on stable debut; the hood is left off.
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7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

3

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Zola Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Robert Cowell

ducked right start, prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.90
Straight Forecast £24.12
Tricast £117.59
Trifecta £149.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dandy Fitz

POSTDATA:

Jungle Run

The Guardian:

The Defiant

RP RATINGS:

Crypto Quest

The Times:

Enchanted Night

The Sun:

Dandy Fitz

The Star:

Dandy Fitz

Daily Record:

Dandy Fitz

NEWMARKET:

Jungle Run

Telegraph:

Jungle Run

D Express:

Crypto Quest

Daily Mail:

The Defiant

Daily Mirror:

The Defiant