September 28 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.30
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 86665

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Early interference in part excuses her last-time near-5l beating by Zaphea; switch from turf catches the eye for one whose dam won a sprint on three different artificial surface types (one C&D on Fibresand).
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6th

6

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:25 Southwell (AW)

Lottings Lass

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Sprung a 33-1 surprise over C&D in September; not beaten far on her next three starts and when down the field here last time it was over 6f; better expected back at 5f.

9/2

11th

12

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Lottings Lass

9st 5lb

T: John Quinn

Won a 5f nursery here in September and has continued to run well, most recently a close fourth at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta); kept on well last time and this first crack at 6f is worth a go; on the shortlist.

4/1

4th

10

(11)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Newcastle (AW)

Lottings Lass

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

in touch with leaders against near rail

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 490

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not yet operating at a winning level, but RPR was raised when midfield on a sole Tapeta start (6f) and the drop to 5f looks advisable judged on that and his one subsequent outing; not discounted; tongue-tie retained.
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1st

1

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Amroon

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; largely consistent earlier in the campaign but the handicapper looks to have gained control on his last couple of starts.

11/2

8th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amroon

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

C&D win in July; couldn't muster sufficient pace in a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are now left off); not discounted back up in distance.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Amroon

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 656

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Couldn't build on the significant improvement of his second outing when 11l sixth in a Haydock novice latest (6f, good) last time; a lot more is needed but he's swimming in easier waters and drops in trip.
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7

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Elliott

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 07068

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
No significant improvement for the switch to nurseries, and optimum trip is not clear either; sold out of Ed Dunlop's for £3,000 and new yard mostly does its winning with older horses; one for other days.
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12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

7th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

18-race maiden who ran his best race when fourth of nine over C&D last month but was well held when seventh behind Fortunate Star and Stroxx here five days ago.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 89235

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
It remains to be seen whether this constitutes a stiff enough 5f, after she lost her pitch at vital moments at Thirsk and Ripon the past twice before keeping on; handicapper is loosening his grip slightly now, at least.
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9th

10

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Reflexion Faite

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced centre

40/1

9th

10

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Reflexion Faite

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced centre

40/1

9th

5

(1)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Reflexion Faite

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

25/1

Form: 000

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Looked a work in progress when well beaten at Salisbury latest (6f); hood and drop in trip are possible positives, opening mark less so.
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9th

8

(12)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:08 Bath

Glamorous Joy

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

She has struggled since winning a five-runner handicap at Salisbury last summer, including when last of eight on her stable debut/reappearance at Chepstow last month; new headgear now given a go.

33/1

8th

4

(4)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Glamorous Joy

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: John O’Shea

in rear, walked to post and fractious at the post

10/1

8th

4

(4)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Glamorous Joy

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: John O’Shea

in rear, walked to post and fractious at the post

10/1

Form: 906822 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Kicked on 2f out stepped back up to 6f at Kempton latest and couldn't sustain it; has looked a nursery winner in waiting over 5f/6f the last twice and is a live contender assuming tactics are got right and that recent good work translates readily to Tapeta.
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7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

3

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Zola Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Robert Cowell

ducked right start, prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

Form: 237812 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Belated first win and a head second in the past 12 days were gained over sharp 5f on softer than good; the refusal to settle cost her last time but she could atone here, while 4lb well in and down slightly in grade; sole run on Tapeta (C&D novice; dwelt) was inconclusive.
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9th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got involved too soon in the strongly run C&D race won by Ski Angel last time; inconsistent this term but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher).

10/1

6th

4

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Effective on fast ground but all five wins have been on good or slower including three over C&D; 0-10 this season but he travelled well for a long way when third off this reduced mark at Hamilton ten days ago; usually races prominently and he could make another bold bid back at this track.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Productive 2024 campaign featured two wins over C&D; far from solid on 2025 form and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

12/1

Form: 09993

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't looked wholly straightforward; while this month's Carlisle third when dropped to 5f (good to firm) rated career-best form, her refusal to settle and head carriage likely prevented better still.
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9th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Camina

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Best effort when third of ten in a Carlisle nursery (5f, good to firm) last September but may not have achieved much and well held otherwise, including in both AW starts; back from 201 days off; look elsewhere.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Camina

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Best effort when third of ten in a Carlisle nursery (5f, good to firm) last September but may not have achieved much and well held otherwise, including in both AW starts; back from 201 days off; look elsewhere.

20/1

9/2

Form: 970082

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Still something to learn about settling, though he almost held on at Brighton last month even so (5.5f, good); attainment level on Tapeta is still unclear after too wide a trip at Wolverhampton the time before; up 2lb.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

Form: 059956

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Poor shows in her two nurseries, posting a particularly anonymous effort at Beverley last week (5f, heavy); stable send out a much stronger alternative in Zaphea.
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11th

10

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Harswell Star

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Poor shows in her two nurseries, posting a particularly anonymous effort at Beverley last week (5f, heavy); stable send out a much stronger alternative in Zaphea.

33/1

6th

4

(3)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Harswell Star

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Unplaced in four starts and hard to make a case for her in this field.

66/1

5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Beverley

Harswell Star

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Exposed as ordinary, finishing well beaten off a lowly opening mark on her nursery debut six days ago.

50/1

Form: U8670

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
More tractable nowadays but yet to see out her races all that well, including returned to this trip on her nursery debut last time.
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12th

7

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Regal Solitaire

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

More tractable nowadays but yet to see out her races all that well, including returned to this trip on her nursery debut last time.

33/1

11th

7

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Regal Solitaire

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Phillip Makin

Getting better with each run and beaten only 4l when seventh of nine in 6f AW novice last time; enjoyed the run of the race in front but the drop back to 5f could be a plus; might be in the mix on nursery debut.

12/1

7th

9

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Regal Solitaire

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Took a step in the right direction when sixth at Beverley last time but didn't show enough to suggest she'll be posing a threat here.

100/1

Form: 306

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
2l third on May's pleasing Kempton debut, but for whatever reason she hasn't got the basics as right again on two further 6f Polytrack starts since; cheekpieces newly added to tongue-tie need to help in that regard.
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14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

10th

11

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:53 Leopardstown

Quiet Affair

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

14-race maiden and has barely beaten a rival in her last five starts; off 112 days.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £257.80
Straight Forecast £119.04
Tricast £1046.31
Trifecta £3307.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zola Power

RP RATINGS:

Zaphea

The Times:

Raft Up

Telegraph:

Quiet Affair

NEWMARKET:

Reflexion Faite

The Guardian:

Raft Up

Daily Mail:

Zaphea

The Sun:

Zaphea

The Star:

Zaphea

POSTDATA:

Zola Power

D Express:

Zola Power

Daily Mirror:

Zola Power

Daily Record:

Zola Power