August 20 / 17.40 Southwell (AW)

17.40

Standard

Coopers Marquees Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Coopers Marquees Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: -29686

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Went close on handicap/seasonal debut over C&D in March but nowhere near that form since returning to turf; getting back on the AW could help and he's well handicapped should that be the case.
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6th

4

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:34 Ascot

Artisan Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and usually dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f; turf strike-rate is 1-20, however, and he was tailed off at Thirsk (good) on penultimate start, before he failed to shine at Newcastle's Northumberland Plate meeting (AW) for the third year in a row; not the percentage call.

20/1

18th

5

(18)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Artisan Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and usually dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f; turf strike-rate is 1-20 and he was tailed off at Thirsk last time; back to AW and he's 7-34 in this sphere, but he's not shone at this meeting (16th in the Plate, 12th in the Vase) in the last two years.

25/1

12th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Artisan Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8-025 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only a length away over 1m2f at Chelmsford before finishing fifth of nine when made favourite for handicap debut at Newcastle (1m4f); was under 3l off the winner and it's still early days; now tongue tied.
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7th

4

(7)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:30 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Both wins were over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW, the latest in January; close third of seven over C&D (good) on latest start, which was only her third run on turf; remote when out of her depth on heavy, her only run on softer than good; place chance (like most of these) if the ground is okay.

10/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -65098 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Quite short in the betting for all his handicaps (1m2f-1m3f+) but couldn't manage anything better than eighth; it could be that he has more ability than he's letting on and blinkers may help.
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1st

4

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Art

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, kept on, just did enough

11/4

12th

13

(9)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Roman Art

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

A maiden after seven runs but he seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when clear third over C&D last month; never really had a good track position that day and the form has worked out very well; big player if the headgear continues to aid him.

5/1

3rd

7

(6)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Roman Art

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Quite short in the betting for all his handicaps (1m2f-1m3f+) but couldn't manage anything better than eighth; it could be that he has more ability than he's letting on and blinkers may help.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 703621 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Coolmore-bred 3yo who opened his account when seeing off the favourite in a four-runner handicap over this far at Windsor (good to soft); effectively 2lb lower if taking Christian Howarth's claim into account; obvious claims.
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2nd

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Last three wins, including two for Ryan Kavanagh last spring, have come over further; back in form when arguably an unlucky loser at Wolverhampton on Tuesday (extended 2m) and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

9/4

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Generally disappointing since winning twice (once over C&D) last May but encountered traffic when fifth (behind Belle Of KT) over 1m6f here a fortnight ago and continues to lurk on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

5/1

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Form: 00-335 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Uncompetitive in AW novice/maidens but found improvement to finish third in two turf handicaps at about 1m4f before struggling on soft ground at Lingfield (11-10f); may be worth another chance.
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11th

4

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time winner on AW in Britain; well suited by this trip and comes here in fine form, with red-hot apprentice now on board.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe in May; strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month prefaced a recent 1m2f win in an apprentice contest at Down Royal, when he had the returning Areana back in third; same rider can claim 7lb this time.

3/1

1st

11

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe (beating Hexagonal over 9.5f, good) in May and much the best effort since on latest when strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month; trip could stretch him, but contender if seeing it out.

7/1

6th
6 (8)
Papa Ricco

12/1

Form: -13454

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f on soft at Nottingham in April; no closer than 6l in his three subsequent handicaps (1m2f-1m4f) and didn't improve for this headgear last time.
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1st

7

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Papa Ricco

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

With the headgear left off he returned to winning ways with a narrow success over 1m6f here when delivered from midfield; the runner-up went into that race in decent form; just 2lb higher.

13/2

1st

9

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Papa Ricco

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Won on seasonal reappearance at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) but has failed to demonstrate improvement for stepping up in distance; placed from a 4lb higher mark at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) on penultimate start but well below par behind Huscari at Lingfield since; risky proposition.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Papa Ricco

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: S Woods

1m2f winner (soft) on turf; placed for the first time in five attempts on AW latest, when staying on to be 7l third at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta); drops 2lb; more is needed from him.

8/1

12/1

Form: 084

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has finished closer in each of his runs, last time beaten just under 10l in a 1m maiden at Pontefract; could be an improver on AW/handicap debut.
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11th

11

(3)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Benji

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Well held in three AW handicaps, at 1m3f, 1m and 1m4f; now eligible for this level but needs to show he's worth this ceiling mark; first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

9

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

My Boy Benji

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Sam England

Still reasonably unexposed after five starts, but equally needs to take a sharp step forward to stake a claim; soundly beaten at Southwell (1m, Class 6; 40-1) on most recent appearance; easing mark and dam was a 7.7f-12.4f winner.

25/1

11th

8

(12)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Benji

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

took keen hold, raced wide towards rear

20/1

50/1

Form: 636456

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Placed once in eight starts for her previous yard, which she left for only 2,000gns; others preferred.
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10

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Raincloud

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Maiden who can play up at the start and has refused to line up in two of four intended runs this year; 3lb out of the weights and best left alone.

66/1

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:57 Cartmel

Raincloud

11st 0lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: Michael Chapman

Can be troublesome at the start; longstanding maiden who is hard to fancy.

100/1

8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:35 Cartmel

Raincloud

10st 11lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

0-19 and she was last to finish in a 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen last month; others more persuasive.

66/1

Form: -53780

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Third in a 1m4f novice on Polytrack but has been well held in three handicaps since then, including back at Kempton.
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9th

2

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Come Musica

9st 10lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

raced in second

20/1

11th

13

(7)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Come Musica

8st 11lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Showed ability when third here (1m4f) in novice company in January but has been well held in two handicaps on turf; plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Come Musica

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Marco Botti

Unexposed; tailed off on soft ground on handicap/turf debut at Doncaster last time out but has a chance on his AW novice form earlier in the year; first run at 1m6f and cheekpieces now replace the blinkers he has worn on all starts so far.

16/1

10/1

Form: 433407

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-10 for Kevin Philippart De Foy and only seventh of nine runners on debut for this yard at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy); others have more pressing claims.
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1st

8

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 208y

Class 6

14:33 Nottingham

Corsican Caper

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in May and good third on the Flat at Bath (2m1f, good) in June; well-beaten fifth of 12 at Chester (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago but may have been unsuited by the tight track and today's test of stamina could be right up his street.

9/2

5th

12

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Corsican Caper

8st 11lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner on heavy ground in 2024 off an 18lb higher mark than today's and he gained his first success over hurdles at Uttoxeter in May; ran a solid race when third of eight at Bath (2m1f, good) three months ago and makes plenty of appeal.

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.40
Straight Forecast £35.22
Tricast £145.32
Trifecta £163.60

Selections

D Express:

Queensland Boy

The Times:

Eloped

RP RATINGS:

Artisan Dancer

NEWMARKET:

Papa Ricco

SPOTLIGHT:

Roman Art

The Sun:

Lough Leane

Daily Mirror:

Queensland Boy

Daily Record:

Queensland Boy

Telegraph:

Eloped

POSTDATA:

Artisan Dancer

The Star:

Papa Ricco