August 14 / 15.53 Southwell (AW)

15.53

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XYZ Rail Partnering With Southwell Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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XYZ Rail Partnering With Southwell Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 223314 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Form dipped at Nottingham five days ago, having raced too freely; very consistent otherwise this year and could well bounce back; opened his account with a comfortable success over C&D (off 6lb lower) last month; interesting back here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

2nd
2 (6)
Badri

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 875821 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Back in better form the last twice, finishing second to Society Lion at Wolverhampton then going one better over this C&D (won going away); respected despite going back up 7lb in the weights.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Went down by only a neck over C&D off 1lb higher in January but his two efforts since have been no more than respectable.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -21652

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in 5f novice event at Wolverhampton (AW) in May; best effort since when close second in 6f handicap there (off 2lb lower) last month; this 3yo colt is open to further improvement on Tapeta; appealing type.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(1)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Phinow

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Charles Hills

towards rear of midfield, headway 2f out, went second over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

12th

11

(1)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Phinow

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charles Hills

got loose beforehand, prominent, pushed along over 1f out, weakening when bit short of room inside final furlong

20/1

3rd

1

(4)

29th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:05 Epsom

Phinow

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charles Hills

midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, soon pushed along to lead, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 5465-1 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Came from a difficult position to get up on the line at Newbury (dropped to 6f) on sole outing this season, opening his account at the seventh attempt; still unexposed at this distance; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: John Flint

Has run a series of good races for this yard over 6f and latest backward step here was over 7f; only 1-19 now but has each-way claims on the best of his form; conditions fine.

10/1

10th

12

(2)

15th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

8st 5lb

J: George Rooke

T: John Flint

Poor strike-rate but he's run a series of good races for this yard over 6f; stepping back up in trip not enough to tempt.

20/1

4th

2

(7)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Flint

Stablemate of Vape; he had been threatening prior to a midfield finish in a stronger race over C&D 18 days ago; yet to race on anything quicker than good

5/1

14/1

Form: 12-383 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won 6f maiden at Ayr last August; respectable third at Pontefract (handicap/classified) in her two attempts over this trip in 2022; place possibilities, provided she proves as good on AW.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(9)

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Pontefract

Kentucky Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

raced wide early, led, switched left and against rail when headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, lost position over 1f out, soon beaten

9/2

2nd

8

(4)

18th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

14:00 Hamilton

Kentucky Rose

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

pressed leader, led halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced, no match for winner

10/1

4th

5

(7)

31st Aug 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:25 Hamilton

Kentucky Rose

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, pushed along and edged right 2f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, soon no extra, held when bit short of room inside final 110yds (jockey said filly hung right)

9/2

Form: 0-0430

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo who doesn't look entirely solid based on form for current stable; placed (4l third) at Wolverhampton on most recent AW start but probably needs to pull out more.
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10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

10/1

Form: 373817 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate over the last two years but recorded a clearcut win (off 7lb lower) at Wolverhampton on most recent AW start, beating Badri; enters calculations back in this sphere.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22th

18

(13)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Society Lion

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Completed a double off 4lb higher at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last June but he's been well held in three runs this season; seems versatile regarding ground and tactics but he needs to rediscover his spark.

16/1

3rd

3

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Society Lion

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

At his best this time last year and is now 2lb lower than when last successful; well held in two runs back this spring, however, and didn't shine in two previous starts here, so has a bit to prove back from six weeks off.

12/1

14/1

Form: 7-1343

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
3yo who isn't fully exposed; 5f winner in April; not disgraced when upped to 6f at Newmarket 16 days ago but shaped as if he ideally needs a return to the minimum trip; others may prove stronger at the finish.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Adam West

always behind, detached over 2f out

33/1

12th

7

(4)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 10lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Adam West

All three wins at sprint trips; more modest efforts than good ones since a 6f claiming success at Wolverhampton in August and didn't shine over 7f and 1m for new yard in November.

66/1

12th

14

(11)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Adam West

Has done his winning at sprint distances; inconsistent, including over 7f, since last success and has something to prove at this new trip on second run for new yard.

25/1

Form: 1-280 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Respectable form in two novice events at Doncaster (won then second) but hasn't fared nearly so well in two handicaps at Haydock since; just four starts in total, so may still do better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abu Malek

9st 7lb

J: Robert Tart

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

disputed lead early, lost second and prominent over 5f out, not clear run when switched right and bumped rival under 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

12/1

9th

5

(3)

14th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:53 Southwell (AW)

Abu Malek

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

towards rear, nudged along from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, never near to challenge (jockey said gelding hung right-handed from 3 furlongs out)

12/1

11th

14

(7)

7th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Haydock

Abu Malek

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

towards rear, pushed along and headway into midfield over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (jockey said gelding hung right-handed)

12/1

8/1

Form: 500483 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Looked in good form at Glorious Goodwood, winning the Magnolia Cup charity race on the Thursday then close third in Stewards' Sprint on the Saturday; only 1-17 on AW but the win came at this course; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who has raced mainly at sprint trips and failed to get home on sole attempt over 7f (three starts ago); opposed back up in distance.

25/1

8

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

9st 2lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

10yo who is inconsistent and has won just one of his last 26 starts; however, that was over C&D in October and he was a fair fourth over C&D last Thursday; capable of a bold bid if on another going day.

16/1

4th

11

(2)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

8st 12lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner in October and he didn't run badly back here 16 days ago; 7f no good to him last week and he's on a fair mark if this is a good day.

25/1

10/1

Form: 822155 D

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In good form in February, including Newcastle win; things didn't go completely his way in two races there the following month; absent since; check the market signals on return to action.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(7)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanlad

9st 3lb

J: Madi Patzelt

T: Philip Kirby

midfield

16/1

13th

9

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Thirsk

Gowanlad

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

raced near side

14/1

10th

6

(9)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanlad

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Philip Kirby

All three wins on Tapeta, the latest over 5f here a year ago; now 6lb lower, but he has finished out of the frame in all eight starts since that success so doubts over whether he can take advantage.

14/1

9/1

Form: 213513 C

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner; generally in good form this year, including two successes; creditable third at Lingfield when last seen ten weeks ago; perhaps weighted to the hilt now but has place claims.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

All-the-way winner in a first-time eyeshield over C&D last month but diminishing returns over this trip in the same headgear (now discarded) since; has something to prove again and he's drawn out widest of all.

16/1

8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

raced wide, in touch with leaders

16/1

25/1

Form: -88097 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Useful turf handicapper on his day; however, has unconvincing form in the last 12 months; chance depends on how well he takes to this new scenario (AW debut) on third run for new yard.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(2)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Dazzling Dan

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Olly Williams

prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

8th

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:43 Pontefract

Dazzling Dan

9st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Olly Williams

in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, bit short of room and no extra inside final furlong

16/1

14th
6 (11)
Dave Dexter

25/1

Form: 105007 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Seems well handicapped, having defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D in April; however, nowhere near that form since and needs to stage a major revival; well behind Badri here two runs ago.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(11)

14th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:53 Southwell (AW)

Dave Dexter

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

prominent, pushed along and lost position over 2f out, carried right from under 2f out, soon in rear and beaten

25/1

7th

5

(9)

30th Jul 2022

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:20 Hamilton

Dave Dexter

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.60
Straight Forecast £7.64
Tricast £46.78
Trifecta £55.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Badri

TOPSPEED:

Phinow

Daily Mirror:

Dark Shot

POSTDATA:

So Grateful

NEWMARKET:

Society Lion

Daily Express:

Gowanlad

LAMBOURN:

Phinow

RP Ratings:

Badri

The Times:

Badri

Telegraph:

Badri

Daily Mail:

Badri

The Star:

Badri

Daily Record:

Badri

The Sun:

Dark Shot