October 24 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.70
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 109882 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Looked a good prospect when winning his first two starts at Newcastle over the winter; no impact in his first four handicaps but he was well backed on his return to Newcastle three weeks ago and duly ran better, forcing a thriving opponent to work hard to beat him; up 2lb but still has potential on Tapeta; widest draw not ideal though.
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1st

4

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Fionn McSharry

Four wins on Tapeta elsewhere, at 5f-7f, all in 2024; has been involved in several tight finishes since December, including for Oisin Murphy at Kempton (6f) in April, and while he's been on much the same mark throughout, he's worth another go over a bare 5f; thereabouts.

4/1

12th

8

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

True Promise

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Yet to win in ten starts for current stable but he has been placed in seven of them, including back on turf at Wetherby 13 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); should run his race but this looks a tough race in which to end his losing streak.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

String of good AW runs for current yard since December; his turf record is less compelling but he has been placed on good ground; others are preferred for win purposes.

100/30

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 934003 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for his Doncaster win in June and he's run several good races in defeat since, most recently third of 11 in a useful 6f handicap at Ayr a fortnight ago; C&D winner who looks set to go well once more.
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1st

9

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Rock Opera

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.

6/1

4th

11

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless in two years but has slid to a handy mark and resumed in decent form; holds each-way claims but this is a stronger race than the Thirsk handicap in which he was a bit unlucky not to finish closer last time.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hold-up sprinter and on a losing run of 21; well handicapped as a consequence and should be sharper for his Ripon reappearance 16 days ago.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 119256 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won 6f handicaps at Chelmsford and Ascot in the spring; progress has plateaued since the latter success but he's still relatively low mileage and Silvestre De Sousa returns to the saddle for this Tapeta debut.
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2nd

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Reappeared with a win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March and got up in the final strides to follow up at Southwell (7f, AW); won over 1m last summer and versatile ground-wise; this progressive 5yo is climbing the weights only slowly and could play another leading role.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Well backed at Doncaster (7f Class 4, good to soft) just over a month ago and that support was justified, as he drew clear of his 15 rivals; 4lb higher but no issues with AW and this long home straight should play to his strengths; the one to beat and he has Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle.

6/4

Form: 427036 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in March; some good efforts in defeat on turf this summer and he shouldn't be judged too harshly on latest Chelmsford sixth (well backed); one to consider.
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3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Eight AW wins but just one on turf, at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last May; no match for well-treated reviver there 18 days ago but he saw the race out nicely to take a late second; can play a part.

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Scored at Chelmsford (6f) in December and not so bad as his recent form figures suggests, challenging wide when ninth in 6f Southwell handicap last month; this C&D winner is not out of things.

12/1

20/1

Form: 735275 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer on a long losing run; ran well when second at Kempton last month (visored first time) but she's not matched it twice since; now tries cheekpieces.
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1

(7)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

Seen more regularly on turf and it's over two years since her one AW win (6f) but she's been running well off much-reduced mark of late; shouldn't be too far away if no ill effects from leaving off the headgear.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

took keen hold, prominent, pressed winner over 4f out, lost second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

1

(7)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened and lost second towards finish

3/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 490514 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner; off the mark for the year in a 6f handicap at Newbury last month and he followed that with a creditable fourth at Doncaster's St Leger meeting; higher mark on AW but still extremely well treated on last year's best; big run on the cards.
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1st

7

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins on AW; scored at Bath on penultimate outing but is only 2-23 on turf and latest effort confirms that marks in the 80s are probably beyond him, at least nowadays, in this sphere.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Justcallmepete

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf but he's capable of useful 6f form on grass and made short work of his rivals at Bath (extended 5f, good) last week; now 6lb higher but this mark isn't beyond him on past exploits; would have welcomed rain but still considered.

5/1

1st

3

(12)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Justcallmepete

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Nine-time AW winner who won three in a row during the winter and was a creditable fifth in Class 3 at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) two weeks ago; record of 1-21 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he had a close call at Windsor last autumn; dangerous.

13/2

20/1

Form: 446692 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Back to form in first-time blinkers when second over C&D 16 days ago; up 2lb and now taking on male opposition; chance if the headgear works a second time.
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10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

5/1

Form: 712615 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
2-4 over 6f, keeping on well when scoring at Newcastle last month (cheekpieces first time); only fifth at Kempton two weeks ago (7f) when he made a big move in the sixth furlong but couldn't quite sustain his effort close home; change of headgear today; not fully exposed as a sprinter.
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8th

5

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Asimov

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

2-4 over 6f, keeping on well when scoring at Newcastle last month (cheekpieces first time); only fifth at Kempton two weeks ago (7f) when he made a big move in the sixth furlong but couldn't quite sustain his effort close home; change of headgear today; not fully exposed as a sprinter.

5/1

5th

8

(10)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Asimov

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, towards rear, midfield halfway

7/1

1st

5

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asimov

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

A drop to sprinting paid dividends when he won a 6f maiden at Doncaster in June; two subsequent runs in 6f handicaps have been fine but he will need the new cheekpieces to prompt extra if he's to win.

5/1

Form: 7313

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who has improved her RPR with each run, winning a 7f novice at Salisbury before finishing third at Thirsk on her handicap debut (7f, good) last month; she was outpaced in a steadily run race on that occasion and still looked a bit green under pressure; a strong pace would suit now back at 6f.
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6

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triumph Of Peace

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

7f novice win at Salisbury in August; twice placed in 7f handicaps since but she has a few issues at the start, rearing beforehand at Southwell last month and then unshipping her rider as the stalls opened 11 days ago (deemed a non-runner); hood now added; still capable of better if she can keep calm in the stalls.

6/1

6

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triumph Of Peace

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

7f novice win at Salisbury in August; twice placed in 7f handicaps since but she has a few issues at the start, rearing beforehand at Southwell last month and then unshipping her rider as the stalls opened 11 days ago (deemed a non-runner); hood now added; still capable of better if she can keep calm in the stalls.

6/1

5

(2)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Triumph Of Peace

8st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

reared start and unseated rider start

4/1

6/1

Form: 21-66 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Promising start to his career last winter, second on debut before an easy win at Wolverhampton (both 5f); well held over 7f in April, after which he had a wind operation; returned for his handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month where he was sent off a notably short price but could never land a blow; clearly thought to be better than his mark but others are more appealing.
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2nd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

El Bufalo

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time AW winner who was having just his second crack at a turf handicap when good sixth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; also switched across from a poor draw to deliver his bid so that effort can probably be upgraded a little further; forecast softer ground is an unknown but otherwise respected.

4/1

6th

12

(2)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

El Bufalo

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Had a troubled trip when down the field at Wolverhampton in February but he had been running well beforehand, including a couple of AW wins; others appeal as being better handicapped.

20/1

20/1

Form: 617-40 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden on fast ground as a 2yo; encouraging seasonal/handicap debut at Haydock in July (5f) and then did too much early at Newbury eight weeks ago when upped to 7f; this may prove his trip and the handicapper is easing his task.
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11th

10

(2)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Gold

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Won a 6f maiden on fast ground as a 2yo; encouraging seasonal/handicap debut at Haydock in July (5f) and then did too much early at Newbury eight weeks ago when upped to 7f; this may prove his trip and the handicapper is easing his task.

20/1

16th

2

(13)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Fools Gold

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Spencer

took keen hold, soon led

8/1

4th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Fools Gold

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Won at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last September on second start; well beaten in Group 2 Flying Childers (5f, soft) 11 days later and absent since (gelded in interim); not obviously well treated but this half-brother to The Platinum Queen retains potential and a market move would be interesting.

4/1

12th
2 (5)
Raatea

16/1

Form: 067960 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Slow to come to hand this year but dropped a long way in the weights and the ground has gone against him the last twice; not often seen on AW but has a good record on the surface; not solid but more than capable at this level and has had wind surgery since last seen.
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5th

3

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has two wins over C&D and has been placed here on his two starts this year; should not be far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Two course wins, the latest over this trip last October off a 4lb lower mark; good second two weeks ago and this veteran can make another bold bid.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

He was ending a losing run when scrambling home in a C&D handicap last October; finished lame when down the field here one month later; others are more appealing.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £80.60
Straight Forecast £60.99
Tricast £463.64
Trifecta £778.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Triumph Of Peace

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Opera

Daily Mirror:

True Promise

POSTDATA:

Justcallmepete

D Express:

Dark Side Thunder

TOPSPEED:

Princess Shabnam

Telegraph:

Triumph Of Peace

Daily Mail:

Triumph Of Peace

Daily Record:

Triumph Of Peace

The Sun:

True Promise

RP RATINGS:

Rock Opera

The Times:

Rock Opera

The Guardian:

Rock Opera

The Star:

Justcallmepete