October 20 / 14.30 Southwell (AW)

14.30

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 333855

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first handicap win but he has run creditably in both starts for this yard; returning to 6f won't hurt and he's not a forlorn hope on his Tapeta debut.
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9th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hello Zabeel

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

Has form in better races than this but he's on a losing run now and failed to benefit from a drop to this level at Southwell (6f) last month; needs revival back over 7f on course debut.

6/1

6th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Hello Zabeel

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Blake

Losing run up to 16, but he has winning form over C&D and drops to this level for the first time; not beaten far the last twice and a major player on these terms; cheekpieces removed.

9/2

6th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Hello Zabeel

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Blake

Losing run up to 16, but he has winning form over C&D and drops to this level for the first time; not beaten far the last twice and a major player on these terms; cheekpieces removed.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 682714 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dropping to 6f worked the oracle at Lingfield last month when he produced a strong late run to score; only fourth at Chelmsford latest (didn't look straightforward) and connections now reach for more severe headgear; others preferred for win purposes.
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2nd

2

(4)

20th Oct 2022

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Saeed bin Suroor

slowly into stride and squeezed out start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well, went second post

7/1

4th

9

(7)

8th Oct 2022

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, raced awkwardly over 4f out, ridden 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong

9/4

2

(12)

1st Oct 2022

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Had looked exposed but the drop back to 6f saw him land a 6f Class 5 event at Lingfield 11 days ago; only 2lb higher and although he's drawn wide, he is likely to be dropped in; could rate higher as a sprinter.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 011492 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Reinvigorated by a switch to this yard, winning two 6f handicaps at Nottingham in August; put a quiet run at Windsor behind him when second of 16 back at Nottingham three weeks ago; 2lb higher as a result but he's back down in class and should have a good run in him.
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5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

Form: 63106

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced Tapeta winner; latest Pontefract sixth offered hope of better and he's been dropped 2lb since; one to consider.
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6th

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

15th

16

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.

13/2

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 401087 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on last winter's AW best; held up when only seventh at Wolverhampton 19 days ago and a return to a more prominent ride might bring about an improved showing; one for the shortlist.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

Form: 521115 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Rattled off an AW hat-trick this summer when cheekpieces were added (first two legs over C&D); form dipped on turf last time but he still has time to do better back on Tapeta.
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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

7th
10 (12)
Gowanlad

12/1

Form: 155070 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He hasn't hit top form in three runs back from a summer break but he's now back to the mark off which he landed a Newcastle handicap (5f) in February; market support would be encouraging.
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10th

13

(7)

8th May 2023

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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

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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

8th
11 (3)
Ben Macdui

20/1

Form: 057970 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a small-field Newcastle handicap (6f) off a 12lb higher mark as recently as March; well short of that level in eight runs since and others have more pressing claims.
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0

11

(9)

10th Nov 2023

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Macdui

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Form dipped sharply the last twice, so needs to bounce back in a major way; however, looks difficult to dismiss, having scored over C&D (off 3lb lower) on last AW appearance.

12/1

9th

5

(15)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Ben Macdui

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Smart earlier in career, when acting on soft; revived since wind surgery, winning on AW then a luckless third at Beverley (5f, good); however, he finished nearer last than first at Ayr since and left on the same mark.

12/1

15th

10

(16)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ayr

Ben Macdui

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

In great form since having wind surgery, winning at Newcastle (AW) then unlucky third at Beverley (good; would likely have won with clearer run); raised only 1lb for latest effort and commands respect.

7/1

5/1

Form: 631261 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Improving 3yo who has won two of his last four starts, more recently a Class 6 at Wolverhampton off a 4lb lower mark; placed over C&D in two runs at the track; should give it another good go.
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3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.

5/1

10th
5 (11)
Embour

16/1

Form: 360008 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had a wind operation in June and ran creditably on his next two starts; retreated into his shell again since and has plenty to prove, for all that he has slipped to a very dangerous mark.
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12th

1

(12)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Beverley

Embour

10st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Ruth Carr

towards rear

50/1

6th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Beverley

Embour

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ruth Carr

Won three times (5f/6f) on the AW last autumn/winter and he's equally good on turf; however, he's not known for his reliability and his last two efforts have been poor ones; bit to prove after an absence.

14/1

10th

10

(6)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Embour

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Deserves some credit for winning three times this autumn/winter, including here; however, the negative is his inconsistency, as reflected in his form figures; not entirely sure what to expect.

14/1

11th
7 (5)
Amber Dew

12/1

Form: 807054 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Second over C&D on her stable debut in April when 9lb higher; has fluffed the start on occasions since but she bounced out of the stalls at Wolverhampton on Saturday, only to tie up in the final furlong and finish fourth (6f); down in class today but this does look a more competitive race.
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5th

4

(4)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 9lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Broke lengthy losing run at Southwell in January but failed to back that up on either of two subsequent starts; needs to fare better if she's to return to winning ways.

12/1

8th

8

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield, weakened gradually final 110yds

7/1

8th

8

(1)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Belatedly added to her 2021 nursery win with narrow success at Southwell (6f; first-time tongue-tie) last month; this race is much more competitive, though, and she needs to prove she can cope with the drop back to 5f.

8/1

Form: 64111- D

Last run: 334 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Firmly on the up when last seen last November, completing an AW hat-trick when easily winning at Wolverhampton (good time); 6lb higher mark unlikely to be beyond him now he has turned a corner but the subsequent absence is slightly offputting; gelded since last seen.
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7th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Bath

Sovereign Slipper

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Pipped So Smart in the final strides at Chepstow in July (5f, good to soft) and he's 2lb better off with that rival today; subsequent Leicester run (6f) less convincing but returning to a stiff 5f should suit, especially with a fast pace looking assured.

6/1

10th

2

(3)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Leicester

Sovereign Slipper

9st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

took keen hold, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out

5/1

1st

4

(6)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:25 Chepstow

Sovereign Slipper

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Better with each of his three runs back from almost a year off, latterly on his first crack at this trip a month ago; that gave something to build on off the same mark.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.20
Straight Forecast £34.81
Tricast £230.81
Trifecta £330.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cooperation

POSTDATA:

Dark Side Thunder

RP Ratings:

Muscika

TOPSPEED:

Eldeyaar

The Times:

Amber Dew

D Express:

Chief Of Staff

NEWMARKET:

Hello Zabeel

Daily Record:

Sovereign Slipper

Telegraph:

Dark Side Thunder

The Star:

Dark Side Thunder

The Guardian:

Cooperation

Daily Mail:

Cooperation

The Sun:

Cooperation

Daily Mirror:

Muscika