September 08 / 19.45 Southwell (AW)

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William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Racing League R33(Handicap) (For horses reg’ To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Racing League R33(Handicap) (For horses reg’ To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Thunderstorms

OUR TIP

Form: 582121 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Rediscoved his form in a major way of late, bolting up over C&D in July and producing a similarly emphatic display to win at Newcastle two weeks ago; latest Topspeed figure was very good and an 8lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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1st

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Badri

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives in fine form and bidding for a hat-trick following back-to-back 6f wins here, emphatically making all on latter occasion; has won over the minimum trip too so rates a big player under a 4lb penalty.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has performed well in both starts over C&D, including a game success 16 days ago (good); much more exposed than his rivals, but still high on list from 3lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Much the oldest contestant in this field, being a 9yo, and he's conceding weight all round; managed to defy top weight at Redcar on penultimate start but that was in a slightly lower grade.

7/1

Form: 295751 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has some strong AW form to his name and he showed he could do it on turf too when winning at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to soft); could still have more to come on this surface.
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8th

6

(11)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tommy De Vito

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Charles Hills

slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and raced wide 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

12/1

7th

3

(1)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tommy De Vito

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charles Hills

slowly away, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

Form: 440156 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Still capable of smart form on his day, with 5f wins at Epsom and Sandown this year, but he has been beaten fair and square in 6f Racing League events in each of the last two weeks.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

Form: -10101 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well placed to win three sprint handicaps this season, latterly a narrow success at Bath in July; 2-2 on AW and could still rate higher in this sphere; dangerous to rule out.
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9th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Watchya

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Baker

Prominent racer; ran well for second at Epsom in July (6f, good to soft); less convincing in his three starts since, albeit latest run on heavy is easy to excuse; risky but not impossible that this first taste of a Class 5 handicap will prompt a revival.

16/1

9th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Goodwood

Watchya

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Prominent racer; ran well for second at Epsom in July (6f, good to soft); less convincing in his two starts since and plenty to prove on this ground; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

8th

2

(4)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Watchya

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Made a bold bid when runner-up off a reduced mark at Epsom (6f, good to soft) last month but he failed to beat a rival in a big field at Windsor (behind Supreme King) last time; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago.

12/1

Form: 1537-0

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 3yo; well down the field when making British/handicap debut at Royal Ascot (5f) in June but has his sights lowered here and remains unexposed; sports first-time visor.
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3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel Steele

Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted.

7/1

7th

7

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

10/1

Form: 130643 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but capable for previous yard; back to form when a close third at Windsor last week (6f, good), coming from well back; runs off the same mark and dangerous if reproducing that form now switched to the AW for the first time.
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13th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Seven Brothers

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to March 2022; however, having dropped down the weights he's been in good form of late and was second off this mark at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; could be thereabouts.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Seven Brothers

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Operating off a much-reduced mark and there have been more promising signs from him the last twice; drops back in grade today and has C&D form; interesting.

3/1

2nd

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Seven Brothers

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Operating off a much-reduced mark and there have been more promising signs from him the last twice; drops back in grade today and has C&D form; interesting.

3/1

Form: 119763 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Kicked off his campaign with two 5f wins on turf; back at that level when third to Badri over C&D seven weeks ago; more will be needed to come out on top today.
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5th

6

(3)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:40 Nottingham

Ava Go Joe

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders

6/1

4th

8

(6)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Ripon

Ava Go Joe

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, outpaced and pushed along from over 2f out, ridden when bit short of room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, lost third post

12/1

12th

22

(14)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Ava Go Joe

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

raced centre, prominent, ridden when groups merged over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

Form: 364408 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Capable of smart form on the AW when trained by Karl Burke, including three wins on the Fibresand here; low-key stable debut last month though (100-1) and he needs to have come on a good deal for the run.
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7th

4

(3)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Darryll Holland

Rated 21lb higher when starting out for this yard in August; retains ability and interesting to see how he fares in the betting in relation to stablemate Lilkian now dropping into his first Class 6 handicap.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

16th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

slowly into stride

10/1

8th

6

(1)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

He has dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and there have been signs he may be ready to capitalise; this race might prove a shade too competitive though; new headgear enlisted today.

10/1

Form: 222101 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He has enjoyed a renaissance since dropped to sprint trips for this yard in 2022, winning for the fourth time when landing a 5.5f handicap at Chester last month; 5lb rise asks more of him but he is firmly in the groove.
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No Results Found

Form: 5-2252 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His two AW wins have come on Polytrack but he is effective on Tapeta and he has been threatening on turf this summer; latest Goodwood second looks solid form but he may find one or two too strong.
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6th

5

(8)

5th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Goodwood

The Lamplighter

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: George Baker

towards rear

6/1

8th

1

(3)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Lamplighter

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Baker

outpaced in rear early, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous

8/1

6th

7

(9)

19th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

The Lamplighter

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

squeezed out start, in rear, pushed along and some headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

7/1

Form: 311140 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a hat-trick earlier in the year but his progress has stalled the last twice; 1-1 on Tapeta and the addition of cheekpieces could help him get back on track.
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13th

11

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Four wins from ten starts over C&D but looked on the downgrade during a limited campaign last year and turned in an ordinary comeback here two months ago; some way down the pecking order.

25/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

His last four wins have been over C&D but latest was in August 2024; well handicapped on old form but he's been out of sorts in three runs for his current yard and was beaten 12l here (6f) in December; returns after a break and needs a major revival back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

13/2

4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Below par on turf last time (stable debut, back from break); has a better strike-rate on AW but seems ideally suited by Kempton; gained last four wins there.

20/1

Form: 554195 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW but two runs last month were short of his best; needs a career best to come out on top in this competitive event; non-runner 1.50 Doncaster Wednesday.
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2nd

2

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Far from solid on 2026 AW form, notwithstanding a March win, and rarely seen on turf in the last two years; others preferred.

10/1

9th

5

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Retains plenty of ability aged nine and rallied well for neck success over C&D most recently, taking AW record to 11-69; back up the weights but won off this mark in 2022 and 2024; may remain competitive.

13/2

1st

3

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time AW winner who boasts a consistent record over C&D; high enough in the weights but his latest Kempton effort, back from a break, is best overlooked and the return here won't hurt.

8/1

Form: 211734 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He has been in good form since rejoining Jim Goldie, winning two sprint handicaps at Ayr last month; hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green since and he's probably not handicapped out of things just yet.
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6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, latest on AW in March (6f); fair running-on third over 5f here last time (good; Woohoo, who runs in the 2.30, was second); contender back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner; returned from a break with a solid fifth in 5f Hamilton handicap last month; this reliable sort is a player off a 2lb lower mark here with Eireann Cagney up.

4/1

Betting Forcast

7/2 Badri, 11/2 Tommy De Vito, 16/1 Mokaatil, 11/2 Watchya, 20/1 Fai Fai, 15/2 Seven Brothers, 9/1 Ava Go Joe, 40/1 Astro Jakk, 8/1 King Of Tonga, 15/2 The Lamplighter, 12/1 Zero Carbon, 28/1 Tyger Bay, 12/1 Water Of Leith

Non-runners

Zero Carbon

Verdict

Badri has been in rude health on AW of late and isn’t opposed lightly but this might not set up quite so well for him as it did at Newcastle two weeks ago. Watchya still has potential on AW, while King Of Tonga continues to flourish in his new role as a sprinter. TOMMY DE VITO has always promised to be very smart on the AW though and he can follow up his recent turf success.[Paul Smith]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Badri

SPOTLIGHT:

Tommy De Vito

Daily Express:

Ava Go Joe

The Times:

The Lamplighter

NEWMARKET:

Fai Fai

Daily Mail:

Water Of Leith

TOPSPEED:

Tyger Bay

The Sun:

Ava Go Joe

Telegraph:

Badri

Daily Mirror:

Badri

Daily Record:

Badri

RP Ratings:

Tommy De Vito

LAMBOURN:

Tommy De Vito

The Star:

Tommy De Vito

The Guardian:

The Lamplighter