July 29 / 14.15 Southwell (AW)

14.15

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Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Confined Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2024)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Confined Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2024)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 665735 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Eight-time AW winner who scored off 7lb higher at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last October; 0-15 since but he's been generally consistent and was beaten only 2l in a Class 5 at Lingfield last week; in the mix on this drop back in grade.
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11

(15)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts.

9/2

6

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:00 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher.

9/4

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: -24835

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Encouraging return from a break when third at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month but he failed to build on that at Yarmouth (6f, good) 12 days ago; that took his record to 0-10 and he has something to prove again at this new trip.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 650504

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a Chelmsford novice (1m2f, Polytrack) 18 months ago but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was an eye-catching fourth at Catterick (7f, soft) last time; this step back up in trip looks a positive and he could be dangerous back on AW.
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10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

16/1

Form: -35257

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in March and at Haydock (7f, soft) in April but he's been well held in last two runs (1m/6f); still unexposed on AW but record now stands at 0-8 and others look more solid.
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4th

10

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Miners Gamble

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner off 7lb higher in August 2024; mixed form since but sound run when third over C&D (good; second run after wind op, first with a tongue-tie) 17 days ago; has a chance on that run.

8/1

3rd

5

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Miners Gamble

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Regressive 5yo with modest 1-27 strike-rate; seemed to have benefited from wind op when respectable fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month but that race was slowly run and he needs to build on that performance; tongue-tie now added.

4/1

5th

5

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Just one win to his name from 26 starts; lacklustre effort here (6f) last month and underwent wind surgery four days later; handy mark if the operation has the desired effect.

8/1

Form: 327254 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Both wins were on AW early 2023 and he's run some good races on Tapeta this year including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month; looks interesting on that form and he had plenty of traffic problems when fourth at Salisbury on Saturday.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

High Court Judge

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Very productive on AW this year and also scored over hurdles in the spring; suffered a heavy defeat on most recent attempt in this sphere but remains well treated judged on Flat form.

7/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

High Court Judge

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May on third hurdle start and scored on the Flat at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago; in view of his Flat ability he has potential off this opening hurdle mark.

100/30

1st

1

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

High Court Judge

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Resurgent on AW in early part of this year, winning six times including over C&D; opened hurdling account in May and he had an excuse on slow ground when returned to the Flat at Hamilton in June; now drops back in grade after a break and he needs a close look returned to AW.

15/2

Form: 704983 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.
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8th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

7/1

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.

5/1

6th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/1

Form: 3-9026

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden with a mixed record for his current yard; made a bold bid at a biggish price when runner-up in Pontefract handicap (1m2f, good) last month but he flopped over same C&D last time and needs to bounce back again after that; risks attached.
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8th

4

(6)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-13 when only sixth over C&D 11 days ago on his second start of the season, but it's possible he's working his way back to form and he's well handicapped on last season's best efforts; not written off.

13/2

8th

4

(6)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear throughout

13/2

6th

2

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-12 when tailed off in reapplied cheekpieces on recent reappearance; however, if he's following the same pattern as last year there could be a big run forthcoming with the blinkers back on this afternoon.

13/2

16/1

Form: 648647

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form but record stands at 1-30 and he's not threatened in his six runs this season; tongue-tie is now added on this drop back in trip but others are more convincing.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 341-45 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Triple winner at around 1m last season and latest success was off 2lb lower on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (8.6f); had a major blip when tailed off at Newmarket (Class 5) last month but he took a strong hold in that tactical race and could bounce back on this return to AW.
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6th

7

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Hitched

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Won twice on turf in the summer of 2023 but better known for his AW exploits since; well beaten at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) on last month's return to grass; others are safer.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

Form: 893326 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Numerous placed efforts this year but he didn't really fire at Yarmouth last time and is now 0-17 since his win in a Beverley seller last July; others are more persuasive.
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7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

Form: -67706 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Six-time Tapeta winner but his last success was in March 2022 and he has form figures of 7067706 since December; mark continues to fall but he needs to significantly raise his game.
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4th

7

(7)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and he's struggled in nine runs since then; dropped another 4lb but he's a frequent slow starter who makes no appeal back from another break.

40/1

4th

7

(7)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and he's struggled in nine runs since then; dropped another 4lb but he's a frequent slow starter who makes no appeal back from another break.

40/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and hard to enthuse over his achievements since; slipped down the weights but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

20/1

Form: 680-67

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 6yo but her form has been regressive and she's finished tailed off in both handicaps (1m/1m2f) this year; with another new yard now and has lots to prove back from 137 days off; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.
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12th

7

(2)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Tayanna

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Very lightly raced 6yo but her form has been regressive and she's finished tailed off in both handicaps (1m/1m2f) this year; with another new yard now and has lots to prove back from 137 days off; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

20/1

7th

4

(5)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tayanna

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

prominent early, steadied and dropped to rear after 2f, shaken up over 4f out

25/1

6th

2

(3)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tayanna

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Butler

Showed promise with her sixth of 14 over C&D on belated debut; lesser form in a couple of 7f events elsewhere since but looks open to improvement back in this scenario; interesting.

7/1

Form: 75-747 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins came at around 1m on Tapeta last autumn but she's finished down the field in her last five runs; soft ground may have caused her downfall at Beverley last time but she needs to rediscover her spark back in this sphere.
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13th

9

(14)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Girl From Italy

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Both wins came at around 1m on Tapeta last autumn but she's finished down the field in her last five runs; soft ground may have caused her downfall at Beverley last time but she needs to rediscover her spark back in this sphere.

20/1

7th

10

(6)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Girl From Italy

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Dual Tapeta winner last autumn, latterly off a 2lb lower mark, who ran fairly well back on turf after a break six weeks ago; there's nothing to suggest she wants soft ground though.

20/1

8/1

Form: 032297 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden who was well held at Wolverhampton (7f) last time but he's had some close calls there this year including off this mark in April; looks worth another try at this trip and has possibilities if he can get back near best.
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3rd

11

(7)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Candy Warhol

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; knocking at the door on turf this summer but he's 0-14 on the grass and he's unlikely to get his own way up front in this field.

14/1

3rd

4

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:48 Bath

Candy Warhol

8st 12lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time AW who ran well from the front when second at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) ten days ago; 0-13 on turf but remains 6lb lower than when second over C&D (firm) in May; could be hard to catch.

6/4

2nd

12

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who doesn't have the best strike-rate (3-48), but he is consistent and again ran well when fourth of 11 from the outside stall over C&D 15 days ago; may not face too much competition for the lead and could go well again.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £115.00
Straight Forecast £80.74
Tricast £698.83
Trifecta £1354.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Hitched

SPOTLIGHT:

Covert Mission

NEWMARKET:

Havana Smoke

The Times:

Ballsbridge

The Star:

First Dynasty

POSTDATA:

Candy Warhol

Daily Mail:

Hitched

Daily Mirror:

Hitched

The Guardian:

Covert Mission

D Express:

Covert Mission

Daily Record:

Light Up Our Stars