October 21 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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Southwell Golf Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Southwell Golf Club Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

1st
8 (9)
Evoluir

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 227742

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he's finished second on three occasions, including at Thirsk five weeks ago; more appealing than many.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Evoluir

10st 2lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Just two wins in 34 starts and he hasn't been in great form on the AW, which usually brings out the best in him.

25/1

6th

10

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Two wins from 33 starts; third of 11 in a C&D classified event in January but he's not been at that level back here on his last three starts; cheekpieces, worn last time, are retained.

20/1

10th

5

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

The odd encouraging effort this winter but he hasn't been at his best on his last two starts; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 224185 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 13th attempt when justifying favouritism at Thirsk in good style in August (6f, good to firm; 0-50 classified); not so good on slower ground the last twice and she will need to step up on previous AW runs; cheekpieces now added.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Calafrio

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Won his only race when picking up a classified over C&D (good to firm) last August but he's also been second three times here and got no luck when runner-up in a division of this last year; also hit traffic when beaten just over 1l in Lady Of The Garr's race at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last time; firmly on the shortlist with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

3

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Calafrio

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Hard to win with but she ran well on her first two runs this year and then met some traffic at Doncaster 12 days ago; each-way claims again.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 060503

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; two runs on AW have both been encouraging, more recently a third of eight over C&D 13 days ago; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Four wins last year, starting with this race (good to firm), and he's been running well in the main on Southwell AW this spring; solid claims.

7/4

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 069615 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win at Bath last month (5.5f, good); unable to land a telling blow at Wolverhampton last time but he's still respected at this level.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.

10/1

12

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite the widest stall.

25/1

10

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran hold-up performer; in fair form at Bath in May and 6f on fast ground suits him well; will need this to set up perfectly for him back from 12 weeks off though.

12/1

12/1

Form: 097368 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2023; her form has dipped the last twice but the pick of this year's form gives her claims and this is not a strong event.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

5th

10

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner in 2023; her form has dipped the last twice but the pick of this year's form gives her claims and this is not a strong event.

12/1

Form: 270795 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two 6f Tapeta wins for Richard Fahey; hasn't shone for current stable but he's dropped quickly down the weights and today's return to 6f is in his favour; new headgear tried; better expected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, led

16/1

Form: 224255

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

16/1

Form: 153870 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; made all to win over C&D in February off a 2lb higher mark; 33-1 and dropped away in the straight on his return from a summer break at Wolverhampton last month; can last longer this time but others appeal more for win purposes.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran who is 0-10 this year; went close over 6f here on Saturday but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this return to 5f.

7/1

Form: 967984 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last winter when trained by Richard Spencer; slow start for this yard but her latest C&D fourth was more encouraging; one to take seriously.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

20/1

Form: 557307 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
6f win on slow turf in June when trained by Archie Watson; generally struggled for new yard though and the addition of a tongue-tie isn't enough to tempt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Pipers Fort

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Katie Scott

6f win on slow turf in June when trained by Archie Watson; generally struggled for new yard though and the addition of a tongue-tie isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

7th

9

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Pipers Fort

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

6f winner (soft) who has been below his best in all four starts so far for this trainer; back on a handy mark but not easy to be confident he'll take advantage.

14/1

10/1

Form: 424886

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; bits and pieces of form that bring him into the reckoning and possible a wind operation since last seen will help him pack more of a finishing punch.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Alextrician

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

11-race maiden; bits and pieces of form that bring him into the reckoning and possible a wind operation since last seen will help him pack more of a finishing punch.

10/1

6th

9

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Alextrician

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

led, headed but pressed leader after 2f, edged right 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

12/1

8th

10

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Alextrician

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Stella Barclay

Best efforts have come on Tapeta and has been given a break since two ordinary runs on turf (disputed favouritism with Alice's Impact when a well-held fourth at Redcar); the cheekpieces are quickly dispensed with and he has it to prove.

8/1

Non-runners

Lil Wade

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.40
Straight Forecast £42.71
Tricast £179.31
Trifecta £334.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Back Tomorrow

The Times:

Evoluir

POSTDATA:

Irish Dancer

Telegraph:

Savalas

NEWMARKET:

Captain Dandy

The Guardian:

Evoluir

Daily Record:

Evoluir

The Sun:

Irish Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Back Tomorrow

Daily Mail:

Back Tomorrow

D Express:

Back Tomorrow

Daily Mirror:

Back Tomorrow

The Star:

Savalas