August 31 / 15.20 Southwell (AW)

15.20

Standard

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Classified Stakes

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.62
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 156834

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Finished a well-beaten last of four at Chester (1m6f, good) last month but that was in a 0-90 and she was 18lb out of the weights; had previously run well to finish third of eight at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) and was successful on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in January; solid claims.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

All About Alice

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield

5/1

4th

5

(7)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

All About Alice

9st 6lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Notched a third career win when bounding clear in an amateur jockeys' event at Lingfield (2m AW, Class 6; Kitten's Dream fourth) four weeks ago; competes from a 5lb higher mark but is equally effective here (1m3f winner) and Morgan Cole's claim could come in handy; solid chance.

9/4

1st

8

(9)

30th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

All About Alice

10st 8lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

took keen hold, midfield

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -47322

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-11 but has been placed in her last three starts over 1m4f-1m6f on turf since the hood went on; drops to this level for the first time and a player if able to transfer her recent improvement back to the AW.
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2nd

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Valley Of Flowers

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Consistent last July-September and nicely treated on that form; however, she hasn't been at the same level on her two outings this year.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Valley Of Flowers

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Made the frame four consecutive times last July-September (1m3f-2m), but made a low-key reappearance last week and is probably better suited by a stiffer test of stamina than this now.

7/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Ended last season with a spell of consistent efforts and has frame possibilities provided she returns in similar form; whether she can end a losing spell is another matter (no win since 2023).

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 808776

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten many in his six starts, at up to 1m4f; down in grade and less exposed than most but he still needs to improve to play a part.
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6th

8

(7)

13th Sep 2022

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saint Peter

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Sylvester Kirk

towards rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out

12/1

3rd

11

(8)

31st Aug 2022

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Saint Peter

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Sylvester Kirk

prominent, headway over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

14/1

6th

5

(2)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Saint Peter

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Sylvester Kirk

led, pushed along from under 3f out, headed and lost position over 2f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 844665

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Six wins on the AW (all on Tapeta); on a losing run of 20 but favoured by the race conditions and, although not seen in nearly four months, he does have a good record fresh; considered.
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8th

2

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seven wins on Tapeta, the latest over C&D in October 2022; well held at this level back here last month but may come on for that run after a break; competitive on last winter's form.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

prominent, edged left after 2f

12/1

9/2

Form: 645662

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
3-82 and on a losing run of 39, but could hardly have gone any closer to winning when just caught in a similar contest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last Thursday; still looked awkward there, though, and although his form entitles him to respect he does come with plenty of risks attached.
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12

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Uther Pendragon

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; soundly beaten over 2m1f here yesterday, though, and will probably find this race too competitive.

66/1

9

(14)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; yet to strike form this season, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.

40/1

10

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

Veteran of 133 races; three of his seven wins have been at this track (from 39 visits) but he has not won anywhere since July 2023 and has not been competitive this season, including two runs here.

25/1

Form: 694945

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-12 and didn't get going until it was too late when fifth of 13 in a similar event at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) six days ago, finishing around 4l behind Uther Pendragon; may appreciate stepping up again in trip (bred to stay) so could fare better with a hood now given a go.
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7th

6

(3)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Bold And Loyal

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Remains a maiden after 24 starts and has blown any number of chances at this sort of level; has run well a few times over C&D, though, and will be happier back up from 7f.

9/2

4th

7

(3)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:02 Brighton

Bold And Loyal

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Consistent and arrives in form but he's a longstanding maiden who's done most racing over further; things didn't pan out his way when a beaten favourite last time (1m2f) but this trip is a bare minimum round here.

5/1

4th

7

(5)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:30 Nottingham

Bold And Loyal

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Twice runner-up this year over 1m2f on Chelmsford AW and filled the same position over 1m on fast ground at Yarmouth and Bath this month; lost out agonisingly late in the day last time but overall score is now 0-22.

11/4

Form: 395094

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
1-20, the win coming at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) late last year; not beaten far when fourth of ten in first-time blinkers (retained) in a similar contest back there (1m4f) this month; each-way claims if building on that.
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7th

3

(1)

31st Aug 2022

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Copake

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Herrington

led narrowly, headed but close up after 2f, led again 3f out, ridden when headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

5/1

4th

1

(8)

16th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Copake

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

close up, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost two places final strides

7/1

Form: 37-770

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-15 under both codes but some of his Flat form in Ireland would give him claims at this level; market support would be interesting.
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0

6

14th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Many Words

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, led with one circuit to go, headed but pressed leader 4th, lost position after 5th, dropped to rear and struggling 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out

25/1

4th

8

(4)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Many Words

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

in rear

33/1

14/1

Form: 726654

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-14 but no problem with the track having finished second of ten in a similar contest over 1m4f here in March; each-way claims on that if ready to go after 11 weeks off.
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9th

6

(4)

31st Aug 2022

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Regimento

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

held up in rear, ridden and became detached 5f out, tailed off

14/1

Form: 967503

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
One of his better efforts when second of ten in a 7f novice here last December and not disgraced when third of seven in a similar contest at Ayr (1m, good) this month (runner-up has won twice since) but now 0-14 and nothing to suggest this greater stamina test will suit him.
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8th

10

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Steph Hollinshead

25-race maiden who has shown no worthwhile form in four starts since joining this trainer; new headgear goes on.

50/1

7th

8

(7)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Steph Hollinshead

pressed leader, prominent after 2f

66/1

21

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

8st 13lb

T: Steph Hollinshead

OUR TIP

Form: 896-0

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 30

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and showed nothing in four starts over 6f/7f for David Thompson; takes a big step up in trip on debut for new trainer after six months off and impossible to recommend.
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5

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Civil Justice Gone

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Barry Murtagh

Pulled up when 250-1 for two maiden hurdles in the autumn; can't be recommended here.

100/1

10

2nd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

15:07 Musselburgh

Civil Justice Gone

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Barry Murtagh

Displayed very little on the Flat (four starts) and pulled up at 250-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft).

200/1

7

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:40 Sedgefield

Civil Justice Gone

10st 10lb

J: Thomas Willmott

T: Barry Murtagh

raced wide, held up in rear, mistake when sprawled on landing and nearly lost jockey 4 out, soon pulled up

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £9.14
Trifecta £156.80

Selections

RP Ratings:

Uther Pendragon

SPOTLIGHT:

All About Alice

The Times:

Valley Of Flowers

The Guardian:

International Law

Daily Express:

All About Alice

The Star:

All About Alice

Telegraph:

Valley Of Flowers

POSTDATA:

Uther Pendragon

Daily Mirror:

Uther Pendragon

The Sun:

Uther Pendragon

Daily Record:

Uther Pendragon

Daily Mail:

International Law