September 26 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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Play Southwell Golf Course Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Play Southwell Golf Course Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 466234 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In-form 3yo maiden who has made the frame over 7f on turf in last three runs; has the ability to get involved, provided he stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Triggerman

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

1-20 for Julie Camacho, the win gained over 1m on Tapeta in September 2024; makes stable debut from workable mark and with trip/ground suitable but absent since two below-par AW runs in the winter.

12/1

2nd
1 (9)
Bicep

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 066258

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best efforts this year when runner-up over 6f/7f at this venue; returns to Southwell off a workable mark but has something to prove back at 1m (third attempt).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

7/1

5th

2

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

pressed leader

3/1

10

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 835226

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who spoiled his chance by hanging left last time; close second in July/August, including over C&D, and that form puts him in the picture; first win is not out of the question.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

3/1

Form: 531-91 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Got up in the final strides over C&D (off 3lb lower) last month, beating a couple of subsequent scorers and taking AW form figures to 8311; open to further progress in this sphere and remains a fresh type, having raced only twice this term; respected.
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9th

11

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tom Tate

Two wins and two seconds from six runs over C&D but he finished last season on a downswing and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; used to plying his trade at a lower level too.

20/1

4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

12/1

Form: -56025 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won off just 1lb lower at Redcar (1m) a year ago; inconsistent this season but ran creditably (second over 7f) here on penultimate outing; each-way hopes provided she's on song.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Amayretto

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice at Hamilton in September (6f, good to soft and soft); not so good twice since and likely vulnerable at this level.

16/1

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Amayretto

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Back to 6f when winning successive Hamilton handicaps in September (good to soft/soft) and it was a belated return to 5f when below par last time; however, this is a tougher grade than she's accustomed to.

8/1

8th

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Amayretto

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Benefited from the return to 6f of late, winning both starts here (good to soft and soft); flying high but has a penalty to carry in a better race back over 5f for the first time since her debut; still not ruled out.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 661092

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best form this season at Wolverhampton, namely success in April and close second this month, both over 8.5f; may remain competitive provided he takes to new headgear and new track (first run here).
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Covert Legend

10st 4lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Sole win from 22 starts came at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) over two years ago; first go for this yard when close fourth of 14 at the Curragh (1m4f, good to firm) last Friday; that was an encouraging start and he's due a 1lb nudge in future.

2/1

4th

15

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Covert Legend

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

AW winner in Britain (8.5f) is 0-4 on turf and yet to hit the frame; new yard now (bought for 5,500gns) and likely best watched on first run for 239 days unless the market speaks.

20/1

20/1

Form: 441199

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Recorded back-to-back wins at Beverley (7.5f) this summer; form has dipped in two starts since, latest back on AW; still has something to prove in this sphere.
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10th

10

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

King Sharja

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Solid enough runs in his last three starts, all over 7f; all three turf wins have come here, the latest a year ago off this mark; chance.

7/1

4th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

King Sharja

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Gained all three turf wins at Beverley but ran well in defeat over C&D (good; other division of race won by The Gay Blade) 17 days ago; still on workable mark after 2lb rise; must be considered.

11/2

Form: 467770 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Successful at this course in February/March during a consistent spell; not in the same form since April and cannot be supported with confidence at present.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

Form: 256233

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two wins on AW for James Fanshawe; has quickly found a consistent level of form since joining new stable, respectable third over C&D most recently; possibilities with Mikkel Mortensen taking off 5lb.
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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

14/1

Form: -65640 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Had a consistent spell on AW towards the end of his 2023 campaign but less reliable since and still has a modest strike-rate; far from certain to take advantage of reduced mark.
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2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

20/1

Form: 29-809

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second to useful rival on 2yo debut; has failed to match that form since, most recently when upped to 1m (from 6f) at Doncaster on first run since being gelded; enough to prove.
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11th

1

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Jersey Rocs

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charles Hills

Ended 2024 with a pair of AW wins (1m/8.6f) and he hasn't been beaten far in three starts this year; more to prove on fast turf.

9/2

11th

1

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Jersey Rocs

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charles Hills

Ended 2024 with a pair of AW wins (1m/8.6f) and he hasn't been beaten far in three starts this year; more to prove on fast turf.

9/2

5th

5

(7)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Jersey Rocs

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charles Hills

Mainly in good form since blinkered, including two wins and a second elsewhere; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

Form: 113507 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins during a consistent spell early this year; ran poorly here this month on return from layoff but may fare better with that outing under his belt.
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7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Narstie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, short of room and lost ground soon after start, in rear after 1f

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.30
Straight Forecast £47.57
Tricast £249.88
Trifecta £217.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Have You A Minute

Telegraph:

Triggerman

RP RATINGS:

King Of York

The Times:

Havana Smoke

POSTDATA:

Amayretto

The Guardian:

Covert Legend

D Express:

Bicep

Daily Mail:

Big Narstie

Daily Mirror:

Triggerman

Daily Record:

Have You A Minute

The Star:

King Of York