August 28 / 15.10 Southwell (AW)

15.10

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 9-5701 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Having her first handicap start on Tapeta when making just about all here eight days ago; penalised for that 2.5l success and will go close if as good again.
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins over C&D; should come good again at some point this winter but quiet this autumn and may need a bit more weight off her back.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 915552 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in May off only 2lb higher and had to be dropped in from a wide draw when close up at Wolverhampton ten days ago; ran well in the circumstances and he's on the shortlist.
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7th

4

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Birkenhead

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of dash, setting a good pace at Catterick 17 days ago before weakening into third (Tuscan Point second but 8lb worse off today); likely to make a beeline for the stands' rail and more minor money could be on the cards.

5/1

3rd

3

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Birkenhead

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

The old man of the party but he still likes to get on with it and has a good record here; solid comeback second on AW in January wasn't built on but he's back down to the same mark he won this race from last year; that was a fourth C&D win and he has to enter calculations.

8/1

11th

5

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Birkenhead

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-runner; ended 2025 campaign with a C&D second and filled the same position on his return in January, again over C&D; backward step last time but capable of a prominent showing off this mark.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 287547 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All four of his wins have come over 5f on the AW at Lingfield; below best on Polytrack the last twice and returns from 67 days away.
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6th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time C&D winner, mainly from the front, including twice earlier in the year, latterly off this mark; this company a bit warmer than he's used to and there's other pace in here, so he'll need something close to a career-best effort.

16/1

4th

3

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Micks Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Front-runner who is 11-61 on the AW, but 0-6 on turf; has a bit to prove and will probably need the ground to dry out in any case.

20/1

6th

8

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

8/1

Form: 763133 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner but couldn't keep tabs on Rodborough when a 3l third here last week; that was another sound run, however, and he should be in the mix.
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12th

13

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mehmo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

All six wins have come over 5f including two here; has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts and needs to find something extra in the returning visor.

33/1

7

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

All wins have been over 5f and was well held when seventh of ten over C&D (good to firm; 22-1) eight days ago; others preferred.

25/1

4

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Has done all his winning over 5f but looked a shade unlucky when staying-on third over C&D on final appearance in May; respected off the same mark.

7/1

15/2

Form: 621203 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Having first run on the AW but consistent on turf and was close up at Ripon (5f, soft) most recently on ground perhaps slower than ideal; entitled to be involved.
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10th

10

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Fox

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

12/1

5th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Storm Fox

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Having first run on the AW but consistent on turf and was close up at Ripon (5f, soft) most recently on ground perhaps slower than ideal; entitled to be involved.

15/2

3rd

5

(6)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Ripon

Storm Fox

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Had a consistent spell on fast ground in May/June, with Thirsk win flanked by a pair of close seconds; form dipped at Doncaster last month but this 3yo filly, who isn't fully exposed in handicaps, may bounce back.

11/2

9/1

Form: 525248 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won 5f novice at Wolverhampton in January; has threatened in handicaps and raced wide last time at Chelmsford; handicapped to be involved.
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4th

13

(14)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Cuban Grey

8st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Admirable sort with seven wins and 17 places to his name; faces a tough task in this grade; has struggled in two turf starts this month following a Dundalk win.

20/1

9th

1

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Cuban Grey

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Brought up the rear last week at Navan but that was a tougher race than this and he had previously posted a seventh career win over 5f at Dundalk (3lb lower); no surprise to see him run well.

13/2

Form: 3-6080

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of nurseries last autumn but disappointing this season and reservations remain.
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9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:37 Bath

Storm Venture

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Thomas Faulkner

Still a maiden after 17 starts but she's dropped a long way in the weights and was a clear second over C&D (heavy; blinkers added) 11 days ago; that was a bold bid and she looks interesting off same mark here.

11/4

14/1

Form: 5-7482

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden but has dropped down the weights and ran well at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 20 days ago; likely contender if coping with this new surface.
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4th

18

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lolas Moment

9st 4lb

T: Tim Easterby

awkward start

10/1

5th

9

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Lolas Moment

10st 5lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

15-race maiden; kept on when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) in August, but hasn't built upon that in three subsequent starts, even though finishing a fair fourth at Wolverhampton (fourth) last week; likely to find a few stronger.

7/1

4th

7

(11)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lolas Moment

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Regressive maiden who was well held on her AW (Tapeta) debut last month; was drawn wide when well held last time but that's again the case and she isn't obviously fancied.

12/1

Form: 2-5849 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Newcastle winner over this trip last year when in different hands; close up at Wetherby in May and latest run (after 91 days off) wasn't him; could bounce back.
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

Form: 112134 D

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Last seen running well at Wolverhampton where he's a multiple winner, but returns from a break at a venue he's yet to win at (0-7).
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8th

7

(2)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glorious Charmer

9st 3lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Michael Herrington

His last five wins have come at this track but last success was 11 months ago and he's finished down the field here in last six runs; others preferred.

12/1

5

(8)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glorious Charmer

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His last five wins have come at this track but last success was 11 months ago and he's finished down the field here in last five runs; others preferred.

10/1

7

(2)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glorious Charmer

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His last five wins have come at this track but his last success was ten months ago and he's been well held here in his last four runs; didn't get the best of runs over 5f last time but others are more persuasive.

10/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 02-00

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 6f maiden on Tapeta but that's her standout effort and she was 50-1 when well beaten on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, soft); still early days but others are more solid.
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11th

3

(1)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Our Delia

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Runner-up in a 6f maiden on Tapeta but that's her standout effort and she was 50-1 when well beaten on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, soft); still early days but others are more solid.

50/1

10th

9

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

16:30 Doncaster

Our Delia

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

prominent

33/1

13th

13

(5)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Redcar

Our Delia

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

150-1 but much improved from her debut when second of 11 in 6f maiden at Newcastle in November, collared only late on; she may do better still so this Acclamation filly is firmly in the picture.

4/1

12/1

Form: 414254 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on a competitive mark and having first run for new yard after being claimed from David Evans following a recent fourth at Wolverhampton; hard to dismiss.
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13th

10

(9)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, weakened quickly over 1f out

8/1

6th

8

(3)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, pressed leader, ridden when bumped and badly hampered inside final furlong, soon weakened

9/2

4th

7

(4)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip Kirby

Close fifth over C&D two weeks ago, bouncing back from a couple of poor efforts; successful off this mark here in December and has a major chance provided that form is repeated.

7/1

13th
13 (14)
Dalglish

20/1

Form: 4/993-

Last run: 475 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden with ability, having made the frame over 5f at Newcastle when last seen in May 2022; difficult to know what to expect after so long out.
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6

(11)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dalglish

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-13; promise on AW but he hasn't sparkled in two runs back from a 475-day break; drawn wide and not easily recommended.

14/1

10th

8

(8)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dalglish

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Exposed maiden with a mixed record; well beaten at Southwell on his return from a long absence last month; handicapper relenting but there are risks involved.

25/1

12

(10)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dalglish

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Made it 0-12 when well beaten at Southwell a fortnight ago following an absence, and needs to prove he retains ability; however, he may have needed that latest run and is on a handy mark on his best C&D form; not discounted.

20/1

10/1

Form: -59803 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Newcastle winner over this trip and ran her best race of this season when a close third there recently; unlikely to be far away.
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6th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time C&D winner, the latest of those coming in first-time blinkers off a 7lb lower mark in January; has been running well since, including when runner-up here 15 days ago, and there's no reason to think she won't go well again.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Narrow C&D winner in first-time blinkers (from 7lb lower) in January; has held her form well since, a close fourth (Shatin Venture second, La Rochette fifth) to Digital latest; likely to give another solid account with Paul Mulrennan aboard.

13/2

4th

7

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Got the better of Digital over C&D last month (blinkered first time) and ran another solid race when a close second at Southwell one week later; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

100/30

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.00
Straight Forecast £8.47
Tricast £56.00
Trifecta £59.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rodborough

The Sun:

Storm Fox

The Star:

Azucena

D Express:

Dalglish

NEWMARKET:

Mick's Spirit

Daily Mail:

Mehmo

POSTDATA:

Birkenhead

RP RATINGS:

Rodborough

The Times:

Rodborough

Telegraph:

Rodborough

The Guardian:

Rodborough

Daily Mirror:

Rodborough

Daily Record:

Rodborough