July 29 / 16.50 Southwell (AW)

16.50

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -22233

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden but he's finished placed over 6f in all five runs this season, most recently when third at Doncaster (visor removed) last week; remains feasibly treated and he should be in the mix again back on Tapeta.
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9th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days.

14/1

1

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

So Grateful

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, the latest when making all over 6f at Thirsk in May; there have been some excuses since then and his record at this track means he can't be ignored.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

So Grateful

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still below a winning mark despite two successes since March (5f on Tapeta and 6f on fast turf), but yet to oblige on genuinely slow turf and a record of 85577 around here doesn't set the pulse racing.

10/1

OUR TIP
2nd
9 (7)
Ustath

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 674021 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
6yo who recorded his fourth course win (first three on Fibresand) when justifying favouritism over C&D last Wednesday; has a penalty but that was a dominant display off a reduced mark last time and he's a major player again.
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8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:13 Catterick

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Fell

9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts.

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 123944 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on Polytrack for this yard and he's finished a creditable fourth at Nottingham and Chelmsford (first-time cheekpieces) in his last two starts; should get a good tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks.
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5th

7

(3)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sir Gregory

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

A poor run on New Year's Day is easily ignored (played up in stalls and missed break completely) and he'd been in good form prior to that, winning over this C&D in August and finishing third in a big field at Southwell just before Christmas; unlikely to be far away.

5/2

8th

3

(7)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:26 Southwell (AW)

Sir Gregory

9st 4lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

Has done his winning at 6f; however, ran creditably dropped back to 5f here ten days ago, taking form figures over this distance to 233; holds place possibilities off the same mark.

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Gregory

9st 9lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner over 6f on Polytrack this year and finished just behind a subsequent winner when fourth of 11 here (6f) this month; down in grade, but he does seem best over another furlong; returning visor replaces cheekpieces

6/1

Form: /33-01 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who got off the mark with last-gasp win at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; 33-1) last month; up 3lb but he did well to come out on top after taking a strong hold last time and is open to more improvement; respected.
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8th

3

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:24 Southwell (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, held up in rear, outpaced on outer over 3f out

7/1

6th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Record of 1-22 and well held at Windsor last time but that was after a solid spell, including a second at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his penultimate run; 1lb lower here and could be dangerous if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

8/1

11th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Oriental Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Only 1-21 but finished well for second over 7f at Wolverhampton when trying this headgear combination for a first time; likely contender if as good again.

8/1

16/1

Form: 436594 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Eight-time Tapeta winner (5f/6f) but his last success was a year ago and he's been well held at Wolverhampton and Newcastle in last two starts; mark continues to fall but he needs to rediscover some spark.
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1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

Form: 877582 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
His last six wins have been gained on Tapeta and this 12yo got back on track with a close call over C&D last week; went down fighting in that race and he's a key player off same mark here.
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3rd

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steelriver

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, held up in midfield, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, went third final strides

6/1

1st

5

(8)

13th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steelriver

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start, in rear, ridden and switched right over 1f out, headway and made strong challenge final 110yds, led towards finish

9/1

6th

7

(4)

8th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steelriver

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Herrington

lost many lengths start, raced in last, raced wide and some headway home turn, pushed along 3f out, no extra home straight

10/1

7/1

Form: 040403 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort with a record of 1-20 but his win came on Tapeta at Wolverhampton and he bounced back with a good third at that track (6f) last time; that was behind a well-handicapped rival and has possibilities if he can back that up.
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5th

3

(3)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Freedom Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ruth Carr

raced in second, lost position over 1f out, soon no extra

11/4

5th

2

(9)

24th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Freedom Flyer

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent form this season includes a Thirsk success in April (ended a long losing spell); creditable second over C&D (good) most recently; solid contender off unaltered mark.

9/4

2nd

3

(7)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Ayr

Freedom Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

In fine form this term, scoring at Thirsk in April and twice in the frame off a 5lb higher mark since, fourth of 12 at Catterick (5f) 26 days ago; he merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark with this return to 6f a plus.

3/1

Form: 933875

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Placed at Doncaster and Hamilton earlier in the season (both 6f) but she's not been at her best in last three starts; should be making an impact off this mark but she's now 1-20 and others are more persuasive; regular cheekpieces removed.
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8th

13

(8)

29th Jul 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Twice Adaay

8st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous

16/1

Form: 616794

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Recorded his second win when when scoring from the front at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April but he's not come close to that form in four runs since; still 2lb higher than for last success and has questions to answer back at 6f on Tapeta.
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9

(2)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Epic Express

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough.

8/1

9th

9

(2)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Epic Express

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough.

8/1

8th

6

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Epic Express

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Dual 6f course winner (has won at up to 1m), including when keeping on well latest, on his first start since wind surgery; up 3lb for that but he still looks feasibly treated; contender.

7/2

25/1

Form: 964389 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Went close over 5f at Wolverhampton in April but he's been a long way below that form in his last two starts (Tapeta/turf); this return to 6f should be fine but his losing run is up to 26 and others are preferred.
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9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple wins, mostly over 5f at Wolverhampton but he has won here (5f); losing run goes back to May 2023 and he has made no real inroads off modest marks for much of this year (hampered latest); up against it.

33/1

9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

33/1

3rd

8

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple course winner over 5f; also effective over 6f but has had several chances off basement marks since his latest victory in spring 2023; returns from 11-week break today.

10/1

50/1

Form: 6-9880 D

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his best form at 7f-1m2f last year but he's struggled in four runs for his new yard including over C&D (80-1) in last two starts; has plenty to prove back from a break and his last 6f win was almost three years ago.
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6th

12

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

25/1

8

(5)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Ended a losing run when coming from off the pace to beat Channel Packet in a Wolverhampton classified event (extended 1m) in January; not so good since and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 105586 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made all for a clearcut success on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (6f) in March but he's been generally disappointing since and was a well-held sixth over C&D last week; takes a big drop back in grade but he's still 2lb higher than for last win and others are more convincing.
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

Form: 00-880 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Nine-time turf winner who is on a much reduced mark but his last win was 14 months ago and he's been out of sorts in his last eight starts; now drops into a Class 5 event but has plenty to prove and his sole AW run was in 2017.
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13th

19

(10)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

8st 7lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tim Easterby

prominent towards far side

25/1

12th

12

(5)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent up the centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14 in group

12/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:29 Ayr

Flying Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance final 110yds, no extra towards finish

13/2

Non-runners

Flying Pursuit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £17.74
Tricast £100.79
Trifecta £73.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ustath

POSTDATA:

Sir Gregory

The Times:

Oriental Spirit

Daily Mail:

So Grateful

The Sun:

Rebel Redemption

TOPSPEED:

Tathmeen

RP Ratings:

Flying Pursuit

Daily Express:

Sir Gregory

The Guardian:

Oriental Spirit

Telegraph:

Ustath

Daily Mirror:

Ustath

The Star:

Ustath

Daily Record:

Ustath