July 29 / 14.50 Southwell (AW)

14.50

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  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of six at Yarmouth (5f, good) in May but he looked inexperienced and was only beaten 4l; should know much more on this step up in trip and he's a possible improver back from a break; been gelded.
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9th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Invictus Gold

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tom Clover

Goes well at Newmarket; third to Double Rush at last season's Craven meeting (2lb better off today) before an impressive win in the 3yo handicap on this card; another promising run on his reappearance 17 days ago when finishing third, just over 5l behind Double Rush; has bigger days ahead of him but he may be battling for another minor placing.

10/1

3rd

1

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Invictus Gold

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Ran respectably in AW Listed event when last seen; two attempts over C&D comprise a good third to Double Rush at this meeting 12 months ago and a ready success on 2,000 Guineas day (good); solid chance.

7/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 7

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sold for £25,000 at the breeze-ups; attracted some support into 14-1 at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago but he never got involved before finishing a well-held seventh of ten; one of two runners for yard here and he's probably one for later on.
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3rd

1

(3)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip.

3/1

11th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Gilet

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole win came in a Lingfield maiden (6f, AW) a year ago, but is back off the same mark as when beaten half a length over C&D (good to firm) in May; soft ground not a problem and each-way claims if reproducing that form.

12/1

3

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

6f AW maiden winner who seems to stay this trip; not at best on last three starts (hung left returned to AW last time) and will have to fare better if he's to win this.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000gns yearling; outsider when never involved on recent Chester debut (6f, good to soft) but he made some encouraging late headway into fourth and wasn't beaten far behind an odds-on rival; has leading claims on that form and he should improve for the experience.
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3rd

8

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Fair record here for the Quinn yard; made a successful debut for his current trainer off 2lb lower last September but will need to be spot on as he returns from more than six months off.

20/1

7

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Top Juggler

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won narrowly at Carlisle (6f) on debut for new yard; well held in the Ayr Bronze Cup later in September but this looks an easier task; showed promise over C&D in sole AW attempt.

16/1

67

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Top Juggler

9st 2lb

T: Seb Spencer

Soft-ground 2yo winner for Quinn yard last August and beat Territorial Knight by a head to win on recent stable debut at Carlisle (6f, good); could have more to offer for this yard and not ruled out under 5lb penalty.

14/1

Form: 30

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed favourite when a promising third at Bath (5.7f, good) in May and he had a daunting task in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot last time; back in much calmer waters now and he's a key player on that initial form.
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7th

3

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Karl Carlston

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Not easy to assess given he followed breakthrough win on Polytrack (7f) with abject performance, albeit on ground that was deemed unsuitable; this is quite a quick turnaround.

16/1

7th

3

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Karl Carlston

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Not easy to assess given he followed breakthrough win on Polytrack (7f) with abject performance, albeit on ground that was deemed unsuitable; this is quite a quick turnaround.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

14:20 Haydock

Karl Carlston

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

towards rear, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros foal, £55,000 yearling; second foal; dam placed 7f 2yo (RPR 63), closely related to 1m Group 3 winner Zihba, half-sister to useful sprinter Bergerac; yard 13% with 2yos this season and he needs a close look on debut.
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12th

5

(3)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Yielding To None

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Failed to beat a rival on last month's handicap debut (when upped to 1m2f) and has the lowest BHA mark of the four to have one; look elsewhere.

33/1

12th

5

(3)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Yielding To None

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Failed to beat a rival on last month's handicap debut (when upped to 1m2f) and has the lowest BHA mark of the four to have one; look elsewhere.

33/1

7th

3

(1)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Lingfield (AW)

Yielding To None

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Best run was his penultimate one when coming from last to finish third of the five runners in a 7f novice here; ridden differently on his return visit and weakened; could pay his way in handicaps.

14/1

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling by Siyouni; with top yard but this late foal has failed to beat a rival in her two runs (6f/7f) so far and can only be watched until she shows some promising signs.
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1

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

A bit of a mixed bag in her last six starts, winning three and finishing unplaced in the other three; off four months, but has run well fresh before and capable of playing a part in the returning cheekpieces.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Two soft-ground wins in blinkers for William Haggas in the autumn and she made it second-time lucky for new yard when scoring without headgear at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but she hit a clear personal best last time and is open to more progress; leading contender.

2/1

6th

2

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Two soft-ground wins in blinkers for William Haggas in the autumn and she made it second-time lucky for new yard when scoring without headgear at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but she hit a clear personal best last time and is open to more progress; leading contender.

2/1

Form: 9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Arizona; 6-1 for recent Pontefract debut (6f, good) but he was always behind after missing the break; should benefit from that experience but he needs a transformation on his second start.
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6th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jonny Garlic

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Close second on his stable and handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) last month and again ran well when third here (8.6f) nine days ago; should have a part to play if stamina isn't an issue over this longer trip.

11/4

6th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jonny Garlic

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Close second on his stable and handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) last month and again ran well when third here (8.6f) nine days ago; should have a part to play if stamina isn't an issue over this longer trip.

11/4

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to four winners but he didn't show much on recent Yarmouth debut (6f, good; 33-1) and needs to leave that form well behind.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros foal, £42,000 yearling; first foal; dam placed 1m6f-16.5f (mostly AW; RPR 69), half-sister to winners Zamaani (Listed-placed 6f 2yo) and Maze Runner (1m4f/2m Flat and 2m/3m hurdle); has speed and stamina in pedigree and interesting to see how he figures in market.
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4th

4

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Night Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer; fared a lot better than on his AW stable debut in February when sixth (Hurstwood fourth) of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago but will need to step forward again.

10/1

6th

3

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tina Jackson

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer and he finished well beaten (50-1) on his stable debut in February (7f, AW; after 483 days off); down in grade but not easily recommended.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Night Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tina Jackson

Promise for Hugo Palmer in 2024, none more so than when fifth in a 6f Thirsk maiden (8-1); joined this trainer (who has been known to do well with cast-offs from other yards) for 6,500gns; low mileage but difficult to know what to expect on stable debut off a 483-day absence.

20/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 85

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 9l at big prices in two runs on turf (6f), with a best RPR of 52; hood is now added and he needs lots of improvement on this switch to AW.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Havana Club

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Got behind after a slow start here last time but still got to within a head of the winner; the hood is removed but one to consider.

4/1

2nd

4

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Havana Club

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

2lb lower than when winning over this C&D last May and took a step back in the right direction, following some lesser efforts, when fourth of 13 here 24 days ago; needs to build on that but he's a contender if doing so.

7/2

4th

9

(1)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Havana Club

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Couple of ordinary efforts on the AW since unseating in February but he returns to turf on a career-low mark, 1lb lower than when winning over C&D last spring; the hood returning could help and he ought to fare better.

12/1

25/1

Form: 68

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in her two runs over this trip, most recently when eighth of nine at Carlisle (good) last month; has shown some speed in both her runs but nurseries look the way forward after this.
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12th

6

(13)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Clover

Placed twice, more recently with a personal best on Chelmsford's Polytrack (7f; penultimate start); was probably too free when stepped up to 1m at the same track last time; this drop back in trip looks positive and if she is able to get back to the level of that penultimate effort, she's a player.

7/1

4th

6

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Charlie Clover

0-7 but hasn't been with this yard for long; only beaten half a length into second of nine over 7f here three weeks ago and this trip should be within range; respected in first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

2nd

6

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 3lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charlie Clover

Finished third of eight on stable debut at Windsor (6f, good) before a never-dangerous seventh of 13 (beaten 3l) at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; might yet do better at this trip and holds claims.

7/2

40/1

Form: 9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind when 20-1 at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago and was beaten around 15l; can only be watched after that low-key start.
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1st

9

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

14:58 Leicester

Perfect Sight

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

slowly away, in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway against far rail from over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well and went clear inside final furlong

33/1

12

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Perfect Sight

8st 8lb

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten on first three starts and same story in first-time blinkers on nursery debut at Chepstow (7f) four weeks ago.

33/1

8th

7

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Perfect Sight

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ed Dunlop

Has achieved very little in three runs; gelded since latest; that physical tweak, first-time headgear and switch to handicap level are three possible sources of improvement.

8/1

66/1

Form: 00

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 45,000gns at the breeze-ups but she's struggled at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) and Newmarket (7f, good good) this summer and was a massive price last time; opposable.
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8th

10

(7)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astroqualis

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Wore cheekpieces on last two outings; while fifth of eight here (1m2f) last time was her closest finish, she is held by Good Call on that result and overall has plenty to find.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astroqualis

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Wore cheekpieces on last two outings; while fifth of eight here (1m2f) last time was her closest finish, she is held by Good Call on that result and overall has plenty to find.

25/1

5th

8

(2)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Astroqualis

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Matt Crawley

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

33/1

Form: 60

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to a 6f 2yo winner but he's finished tailed off at 50-1 in both runs so far, including at this track; remains best watched for now.
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4th

11

(6)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-race maiden who can be slowly away, but he went very close here (5f) in November and has run okay at Lingfield and Chelmsford the last twice (also 5f); 6f is worth another go and he's not ruled out.

7/1

4th

11

(6)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-race maiden who can be slowly away, but he went very close here (5f) in November and has run okay at Lingfield and Chelmsford the last twice (also 5f); 6f is worth another go and he's not ruled out.

7/1

5th

6

(8)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Best effort in eight starts for Robert Cowell when beaten a short head at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month, but held at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 16 days ago having again given away ground at the start; tongue-tie given a go on stable debut and a better break would be a big help.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £125.10
Straight Forecast £106.04
Trifecta £466.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Top Juggler

SPOTLIGHT:

Karl Carlston

NEWMARKET:

Invictus Gold

D Express:

Karl Carlston

Daily Record:

Karl Carlston

POSTDATA:

Top Juggler

The Times:

Top Juggler

Telegraph:

Top Juggler

The Guardian:

Top Juggler

Daily Mail:

Top Juggler

Daily Mirror:

Top Juggler

The Sun:

Top Juggler

The Star:

Top Juggler