September 13 / 18.45 Southwell (AW)

18.45

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William Hill Epic Boost Racing League Race 38 Handicap (Racing League)

  • Prize money: £16750.5
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Epic Boost Racing League Race 38 Handicap (Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 150002 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Irish 4yo who posted a solid effort with cheekpieces applied in Racing League contest at Newcastle (1m, AW) two weeks ago, beating all bar Helm Rock who followed up in the London Mile Series Final last Saturday; still unexposed on this surface and holds good claims in the retained headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

5th

17

(13)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Cork

Tosen Wish

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

soon prominent, lost position when outpaced over 1f out, soon bit short of room and slightly hampered, kept on towards finish

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 515514 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In good form with blinkers fitted the last twice, winning a Racing League event at Chepstow (1m) then fourth at Newbury; could go well in the retained headgear, provided he's as effective back on AW.
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6th

4

(2)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Generally very consistent last season and was back in peak form when scoring in refitted blinkers at Windsor (1m, good) this month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but can still pose a threat; often leads.

9/2

1st

5

(12)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cabinet Of Clowns

10st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Fair fifth at Newmarket in May, before a lesser show 11 days ago; peak 2023 efforts (one C&D) came when blinkers were enlisted on last five starts and they now return for the first time this season; one to note.

12/1

8th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

7/1

3rd
12 (6)

5/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -00645 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has shaped nicely in a couple of 7f events since being gelded, latest at Newcastle behind Billy Mill; gives the strong impression he'll relish this step back up in distance, as record reflects (2-2 in 1m contests on AW); runs off a reduced mark with Luke Catton taking off 5lb; respected.
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No Results Found

Form: 065070 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifth in major 7f handicap in July but holds weak claims on the rest of his turf form for current stable; not seen on AW since 2020 and has enough to prove on first attempt at 1m.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

12/1

Form: -14236 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on turf but defied a higher mark on AW in 2021; didn't get the best of runs at Newcastle (behind Tosen Wish) returned to this sphere last time; capable of being involved granted a clear passage.
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4th

9

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Hartswood

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later.

25/1

11

(14)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Hartswood

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously.

12/1

1st

2

(18)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Hartswood

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

16/1

Form: 421592 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on turf; creditable second at Redcar (1m) last month; not disgraced in two AW races last term but faces a harder task off 4lb higher in this field, especially with being a well exposed 7yo.
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10th

4

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:33 Ayr

Strongbowe

10st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 1m winner; acts on a sound surface and good to soft; has slid gradually in the handicap and looks well treated on 2023 form; tongue-tie now accompanies cheekpieces; support for him would pique interest.

16/1

12th

8

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Strongbowe

11st 7lb

J: Brian Harding

T: Tim Easterby

Below par more often than not this year but soft ground may not have suited the last twice (most recently at Carlisle on Wednesday) and before those he was a good second at Thirsk (1m, good); capable of a bold show.

20/1

9th

2

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Strongbowe

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won a five-runner race off 7lb higher over C&D in July last season (good to soft); one of his best runs since when second over 1m at Thirsk last month (good) but a lesser effort last time; a possible.

12/1

Form: 623152 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Sandown (7f) in June when having only his third run for new stable; nearly justified favouritism in Racing League contest at Windsor (1m) last month, going down narrowly; ran creditably on sole Tapeta attempt; this 3yo remains open to further progress and looks appealing.
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9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 601060 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in C&D handicap in June (sole run here); out of sorts otherwise this year, most recently at Newcastle on debut for new yard; hopes of revival are pinned on the return to Southwell.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

15/2

Form: 370921 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Successful under Saffie Osborne in Racing League events at Newcastle (7f) in 2022 and on latest outing; still on a workable mark and holds solid claims in his bid to land a third race of this nature; stays 1m.
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2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

2nd

10

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has done most of his winning over 7f, most recently off current mark at Kempton in January; however, posted best effort since when keeping-on third over C&D last time; fighting chance.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Returned from a break to win a 7f handicap here, his third course success, in January; not in the same form since but he is now back to his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: -81070 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on turf; won this year's Spring Mile on his favoured testing ground; not in anything like the same form since and a return to AW had no effect last week; others preferred.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Harswell Duke

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something.

16/1

11/1

Form: 5-1460 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Takes a drop back in grade, following Listed defeats on turf the last twice; sole attempt on AW resulted in C&D win (off 3lb lower) on stable/seasonal debut; interesting back here, being unexposed on the surface.
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3

(1)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Kingmania

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Ferguson

Down the field at Southwell (1m) last time when back in a handicap, but didn't run badly after a slow start and she won on the Tapeta there (1m) in April; Newmarket trainer does well here and she's not ruled out.

10/1

11th

5

(13)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kingmania

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: James Ferguson

Takes a drop back in grade, following Listed defeats on turf the last twice; sole attempt on AW resulted in C&D win (off 3lb lower) on stable/seasonal debut; interesting back here, being unexposed on the surface.

11/1

12th

4

(10)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:10 Haydock

Kingmania

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: James Ferguson

Three-time turf winner who scored in a first-time hood (retained since) on stable debut in a Class 4 handicap at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; ran well on form but underlined she has something to find at Listed level when sixth (Purplepay third) at Pontefract last month.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 480013 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Back in better form since visored and returned to AW, both times at Kempton; creditable third in the London Mile Series Final last Saturday took his form figures in this sphere to 312013; in the mix.
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11th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Baltimore Boy

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Baltimore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

in rear

16/1

13th
7 (10)
Cry Havoc

20/1

Form: 928736

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on Polytrack; currently on a handy mark but never landed a blow in Racing League contest at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last week, taking Tapeta record to 0-5; opposed on first Southwell run.
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9th

6

(2)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cry Havoc

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

towards rear

25/1

13th

7

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Cry Havoc

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Rae Guest

Five-time winner on Polytrack; currently on a handy mark but never landed a blow in Racing League contest at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last week, taking Tapeta record to 0-5; opposed on first Southwell run.

20/1

6th

10

(6)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cry Havoc

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Rae Guest

All of her wins have come at 6f/7f but she finished well when third at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last time; now goes back up in grade but she's on a dangerous mark and looks worth another try at this trip; not ruled out.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £103.40
Straight Forecast £74.58
Tricast £426.30
Trifecta £533.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Kingmania

SPOTLIGHT:

Dionysian

TOPSPEED:

Billy Mill

The Guardian:

Hat Toss

The Star:

Baltimore Boy

Daily Record:

Tosen Wish

THE NORTH:

Fools Rush In

Daily Mirror:

Hat Toss

RP RATINGS:

Dionysian

The Sun:

Dionysian

The Times:

Kingmania

Daily Mail:

Kingmania

D Express:

Kingmania

POSTDATA:

Billy Mill

Telegraph:

Billy Mill