October 10 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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Champions Day On Sky Sports Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Champions Day On Sky Sports Racing Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

1st
7 (1)
Catesby

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 155929 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Absent since a modest run in July; finished second at Wolverhampton (7f) in May off this mark but he'll need to be near his recent best to take this after his absence.
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1

(1)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Catesby

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all for clearcut C&D win off 1lb lower in October and did well to finish fourth at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, given he was slowly away and encountered traffic in the straight; could be very hard to catch if he breaks on terms from stall 1 today.

6/4

4th

17

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Catesby

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

reluctant to load, dwelt start, in rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -47052

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; ran right up to her recent best when second of nine, beaten a neck, at Thirsk last month (6f, good); 2lb rise to contend with now though and maiden status set to remain intact.
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3rd

1

(11)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Off the mark (17th attempt) with a clearcut win over C&D in October but she's finished down the field on Tapeta in her three subsequent runs; still 2lb higher than for her win and others are more convincing.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

ducked left start, bit short of room soon after start, soon towards rear

10/1

10th

7

(6)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noteable

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Craig Lidster

Flopped over C&D last time but she was too keen and had earlier turned in a string of good runs on turf and Tapeta; capable of bouncing back but this is a rise in class.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 131407 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Slow-starting sprinter; two AW wins in the first half of the season and he should be sharper with a recent return to action under his belt; strong early pace would suit; capable of a big run.
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7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

11th

13

(9)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billian

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner last spring who lacks consistency now and was below market expectations here last time; perhaps the switch of headgear will do the trick.

16/1

Form: 330886 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; not at her best on turf of late but the return to both AW and 6f could be advantageous; dangerous mark now and she's one for the shortlist.
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7th

8

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coaxing

9st 8lb

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seemingly back in good form at Southwell (6f) a fortnight ago, where she was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth; remains 5lb below her last winning mark and will be suited by today's return to 7f; good chance.

5/1

4th

3

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Coaxing

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, midfield

7/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Coaxing

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

led at fast pace

16/1

Form: 201242 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but he's been in good form at a modest level this summer, winning at Thirsk in August and running well in defeat in each of his three runs since (including C&D); often slowly away but this could be well run and Oisin Murphy is a notable booking.
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2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

Form: 007535 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dropped a long way in the weights this year and more positive signs from her since August; this should be run to suit and she's one to take seriously.
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11th

11

(9)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary Brown

in touch with leaders but raced wide early

16/1

9

(5)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary Brown

She didn't run badly in a 7f 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last week and the return to 6f shouldn't inconvenience her; rider good value for his 7lb claim; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this afternoon.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lupset Flossy Pop

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary Brown

took keen hold, disputed lead early, soon headed but prominent

16/1

Form: 797182 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Successful over C&D when tried in cheekpieces for the first time in August; ran at least as well when second at Newcastle four weeks ago (just in front of Lupset Flossy Pop); place claims again.
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7th

8

(4)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Congress

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

midfield

6/1

2nd

5

(6)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Congress

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Won Southwell classified (6f, Tapeta) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); has a patchy profile and a lesser run followed in a handicap there (6f), but he was trapped wide and is not written off today.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Congress

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

pressed leaders on outer

13/2

8/1

Form: 321245 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at Wolverhampton this season and he's only 1lb higher than for the second of them; not seen to best effect at Kempton 18 days ago; one to consider.
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2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Bungle Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Evans

Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-6000

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Didn't beat a rival in two handicap runs for Charlie Fellowes in the summer; sold for 2,500gns in July; lots to prove on stable debut.
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11th

3

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tangled In Time

11st 2lb

J: Miss Zoe Lewis

T: Deborah Faulkner

Six-race maiden who was never on terms when 80-1 for stable debut at Southwell in October; stable has a much more obvious chance with Brave Display.

66/1

9th

2

(7)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Tangled In Time

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Deborah Faulkner

slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced

33/1

12th

9

(11)

6th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Tangled In Time

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

0-4; finished last of ten and never involved on her handicap debut at Newmarket (6f, good) latest; much more needed.

33/1

Form: 356446

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; has hinted at ability, including when sent off favourite for a 0-60 at Newcastle (7f) in August; dropping to 6f can help, as could the return of the hood, but Paul Mulrennan (on board the last twice) turns elsewhere tonight.
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11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Malinheadsearovers

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Disappointing Flat maiden who was well beaten when 66-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m, good), where he raced too freely and jumped left throughout; blinkers added here; too risky.

40/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

Non-runners

Lady Roamer, Angel Amadea

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £170.70
Straight Forecast £159.30
Tricast £2698.54
Trifecta £3464.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Congress

The Times:

Malinheadsearovers

SPOTLIGHT:

Coaxing

POSTDATA:

Billian

The Guardian:

Noteable

RP RATINGS:

Angel Amadea

The Sun:

Flavius Titus

D Express:

Malinheadsearovers

Daily Mail:

Congress

Daily Mirror:

Congress

Daily Record:

Congress

THE NORTH:

Coaxing

The Star:

Billian