October 10 / 16.15 Southwell (AW)

16.15

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 88743

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-5 but has improved since handicapping, most recently when beaten less than 2l into third of ten at Yarmouth (1m, soft) last month (winner has gone in again since); siblings include several AW winners so very much one to keep onside.
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7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Won his first five starts on the AW between October 2023 and October 2024 including twice over C&D; has run well on several occasions since then and just 2lb above his last winning mark, but the outside stall makes things tricky.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Kalamunda

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner but he was reluctant to race at Kempton (tailed off) last month and finished well held back off a lower turf mark at Sandown (1m, good) last time; record on grass is 0-9 and others are preferred.

14/1

4

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Well handicapped on this year's AW form but reluctant to race when well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and he has a lower turf mark for a very good reason (0-8 on grass as opposed to 5-12 on AW).

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 0-5055

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has to bounce back from a very poor effort when last seen at Ffos Las (1m2f, soft) in July; may not have been suited by the trip/ground, but still enough to prove and she needs the cheekpieces to make a difference.
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3

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Fast Affair

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came around 1m1f in cheekpieces on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month and she got tired on her stable debut at Chepstow (1m4f, good) one week ago; that was her first run for a year, however, and the drop in trip and returning cheekpieces are interesting.

25/1

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Fast Affair

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came at about 1m1f and 1m on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month; stayed 1m3f on the AW but she has much to prove this time.

25/1

8th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Fast Affair

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came at about 1m1f and 1m on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month; stayed 1m3f on the AW but she has much to prove this time.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: -35118

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) in the summer, but well beaten in his hat-trick bid over the same C&D; returns from a short break and no closer than sixth in seven starts on the AW; bit to prove.
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9th

12

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Amathus

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

All of his seven wins have been over shorter trips but he produced a strong finish when a 2l second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if he can find some extra spark.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Amathus

10st 10lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Seven wins, all on good to firm over 6f and 7f; record over 1m is less compelling and he was never in the hunt over C&D on last month's reappearance; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

9th

1

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Amathus

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal.

16/1

Form: 46-90R D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) as a 2yo and successful twice on turf (7f/1m) in May last year, but has lost his way since and refused to race at Wolverhampton last month; risky.
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16

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Flat winner is 0-13 over hurdles; didn't run terribly at Down Royal in December off this mark; should be sharper for latest run at Wexford when made late gains from the back; could outrun likely odds.

16/1

7th

14

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Five-time Flat winner (last win in 2024) but yet to trouble the judge in 12 starts over hurdles; some decent runs in defeat when last seen over the winter, finished fifth of 13 at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) and fifth of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding), flying home after being hampered by a faller; can't be ruled out.

6/1

7/2

Form: 544693

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 17, but having dropped 20lb below his last winning mark he performed much better when third of 12 over C&D 12 days ago; has winning form on Tapeta (at Wolverhampton) and major claims down another 1lb.
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6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable.

13/2

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

led narrowly, switched right and against near rail soon after start, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

9th

8

(6)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

C&D winner one year ago; ended 2024 with a couple of fair efforts at Chelmsford; has an absence to contend with but this is his first foray into 0-50 company and he's a serious player.

9/2

Form: 866386

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden whose best effort was when third of ten at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; has shaped as though this drop in trip may suit and a tongue-tie is now given a go, but she still has enough to prove.
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6th

6

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Lowick

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Seven-race maiden whose best effort was when third of ten at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; has shaped as though this drop in trip may suit and a tongue-tie is now given a go, but she still has enough to prove.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lowick

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Still a maiden and she came in last of eight at Ffos Las (1m2f) 25 days ago; this first go on Tapeta needs to yield major improvement.

8/1

10/1

Form: 791827 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
1-21 with his win coming at Redcar (1m, good) in June; went close at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) on his penultimate outing but no closer than fifth in six starts on the AW; others are more likely.
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10th

7

(8)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Tacitus

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tjade Collier

Infrequent winner (1-29); toiled at Wolverhampton and Redcar since returning from a short break; placed on three of his six starts at Musselburgh, including when twice beaten by a neck over C&D, which does provide scope for optimism.

25/1

7th

7

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:40 Redcar

Tacitus

9st 1lb

J: Archie Young

T: Tjade Collier

Sole win came over C&D (good) in 2023; two close calls over 1m at Musselburgh dotted in and around some ordinary efforts since and he doesn't look in peak form right now after defeats here and on Wolverhampton AW.

12/1

10th

13

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tacitus

8st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Tjade Collier

Just a single win and still to finish placed after ten starts on the AW; returns from an 11-week break with Covert Legend looking his yard's best chance.

25/1

Form: -11813 D BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m on turf this season, the latest on stable debut at Yarmouth (good to soft) in August; needs to better his previous four efforts on Tapeta (at Newcastle) but has improved since then; one for the shortlist.
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10th

12

(10)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Premiership

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Wigham

Won three times last year (all 1m), including when justifying favouritism at Yarmouth on first start for Michael Wigham; mixed fortunes lately and has work to do with Coloane from Pontefract in July, so it's difficult to know what to expect.

16/1

7th

4

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Premiership

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three 1m wins last season and latest was off 7lb higher at Yarmouth; no joy in 2024, but he perked up with an eyecatching third in classified event at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago and has claims if he can build on that.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Premiership

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three-time winner last season, including over C&D, who's generally struggled this time; is among the lowest rated and could have done with some rain ideally.

16/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: -08000 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner for David O'Meara and twice ran with credit at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) a year ago, but five efforts on turf for this yard since April leave plenty to be desired; best watched for now.
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9th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Frog And Toad

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

Dual turf winner for David O'Meara and twice ran with credit at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) a year ago, but five efforts on turf for this yard since April leave plenty to be desired; best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(10)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:05 Catterick

Frog And Toad

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Well handicapped on last year's form but has struggled to get competitive on his four runs this season.

33/1

33/1

Form: 0-860

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed little in his first three starts (7f/1m) and beaten a very long way on handicap debut (amateur riders) at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in August; plenty of improvement required.
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8

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Nelson Bay

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Showed only glimmer of promise during five-race Flat career for Kevin Frost and makes stable/hurdle debut after 11-month absence.

66/1

10th

11

(11)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Bay

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Showed little in his first three starts (7f/1m) and beaten a very long way on handicap debut (amateur riders) at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in August; plenty of improvement required.

33/1

12th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Nelson Bay

11st 0lb

J: Mr Kevin Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Sold out of Marcus Tregoning's stable for 1,200gns after one run; mild improvement last time but doesn't look obviously well treated for handicap debut.

12/1

16/1

Form: 314488 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not shown much the last twice, but back off the same mark as when winning at Beverley (8.5f, soft) in June and has finished in the frame in two of her four starts on Tapeta (at Wolverhampton); worth a second look.
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10th

9

(5)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Josiebond

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Won this race off a 7lb higher mark in 2023; bit disappointing so far this season, including over C&D last time; stable going well so no surprise if she were to bounce back.

6/1

7th

6

(7)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:40 Beverley

Josiebond

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

prominent, lost position gradually over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

5th

7

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Josiebond

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders, switched to near side over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

Non-runners

Espresso Freddo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £17.73
Tricast £343.75
Trifecta £277.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Meng Tian

The Times:

Kalamunda

Telegraph:

Premiership

The Star:

Fast Affair

The Sun:

Amathus

D Express:

Espresso Freddo

Daily Mail:

Kalamunda

Daily Mirror:

Premiership

POSTDATA:

Meng Tian

The Guardian:

Meng Tian

Daily Record:

Meng Tian