August 18 / 15.55 Southwell (AW)

15.55

Standard

Woolley Bros. Wholesale Meats Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Woolley Bros. Wholesale Meats Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 835

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise, particularly on his second start when 25-1 and finishing third of eight at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm); couldn't step up on that here (1m3f) latest; has been given a chance from this initial mark; interesting.
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1st

10

(3)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Legend Of Kings

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Has shown promise, particularly on his second start when 25-1 and finishing third of eight at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm); couldn't step up on that here (1m3f) latest; has been given a chance from this initial mark; interesting.

4/1

5th

4

(5)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Legend Of Kings

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Made a low-key start at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April but he left that form well behind when a rallying third at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month; sets a good standard on that promising effort and he's open to more progress on this step up to 1m3f.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Legend Of Kings

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

in touch with leaders

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 12279 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
1m winner here on debut in January; bettered that back here when 1l second (1m3f) on his handicap debut in April; well beaten on both Polytrack/turf since; drops 3lb with plenty now to prove.
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4th

2

(5)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Path To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

towards rear, some headway then switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

6/1

4th

2

(5)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Path To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

towards rear

6/1

8th

9

(5)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Path To Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Low-mileage 4yo; just edged out by Plage De Havre on his C&D reappearance but promoted to first after suffering interference; that rival bolted up at Newcastle next time so a short-priced defeat for this one at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago probably shouldn't be taken to suggest that the handicapper has got him.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -94535 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Triple winner at up to 12.5f, including on Tapeta; 2lb higher than her last win, her latest effort suggests she'll need a further drop before winning again.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Story

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins last year included one on stable debut here (1m4f) in November; ran well when third of 14 over the same trip back here in June and and when filling the same position at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but this may not be far enough for her now.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Evening Story

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Triple winner at up to 12.5f, including on Tapeta; 2lb higher than her last win, her latest effort suggests she'll need a further drop before winning again.

8/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:10 Pontefract

Evening Story

10st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Campaigned on AW since last September, winning twice; placed in competitive field on latest outing; successful at this course (good to firm) on the second of two turf attempts; interesting back here.

4/1

Form: 397-64

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
1m novice winner (soft) last year when with the Gosdens; has been below his 3yo form this season but took a step in the right direction at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) latest; has the potential to improve now going up again in trip.
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10th

6

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Freedom Day

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Sole success came in Redcar novice in April 2023 when trained by the Gosdens; unsuccessful in five starts over hurdles this year for current yard and three modest efforts on the Flat since; on a career-low mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

8th

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

20/1

Form: 2341-8

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
9.5f AW winner at Chantilly last October; 25-1 and beat just one home on her first start for this trainer at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last month; drops 2lb; bit to prove stepping up in trip.
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4

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Nottingham

Arcon

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-German; 1-10 for this yard, the win at Haydock (1m6f) in August; well held when 25-1 in a 1m4f Racing League race on his only subsequent start, which is forgivable but one or two of these look better handicapped.

16/1

8th

5

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Arcon

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

French winner who kept on well to win at Haydock (1m6f) last time and is also effective on Tapeta; however, the drop back in trip seems a negative.

12/1

3

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Haydock

Arcon

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

French winner who went close at Newcastle (2m, AW) last October and is now 1lb lower; however, unable to reproduce that form since and was a 9l fifth of seven when back at Newcastle (2m) last Friday.

12/1

14/1

Form: -40146

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner at up to 1m2f; handicapper has had his measure in two starts since scoring at Carlisle in June; 0-2 on AW; others preferred.
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3rd

8

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Berry Edge

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: David Thompson

Three-time Flat winner (including on good to soft) who got off the mark over hurdles at the seventh attempt over C&D (soft) last month; he did it comfortably and an 8lb rise may not stop him if he can back up that effort.

9/2

1st

7

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Berry Edge

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: David Thompson

3-34 on the Flat and took a step forward in this headgear combination at Catterick (1m7f, soft) latest in his third handicap hurdle, finishing third of five; however, was 7l behind runner-up Voodoo Angel so has work to do.

8/1

3rd

5

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:23 Catterick

Berry Edge

10st 10lb

J: Jack Power

T: David Thompson

3-34 on Flat; lightly raced over hurdles and soundly beaten in November in first two handicaps in this code (2m1f, soft); the reapplied cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie could help but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

16/1

Form: 361506 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf winner at up to 14.5f; 0-5 on AW surfaces; well beaten on turf on his last two starts and perhaps best watched.
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8th

2

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Dark Jedi

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

slowly away, held up in rear

9/1

5th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Dark Jedi

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Dark Jedi

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing favourite in this race last year but he does stay the trip and acts on heavy going; Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings; the last two were admittedly on AW and he's back to that last winning mark.

6/1

13/2

Form: 4-1160 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on Newcastle's Tapeta (1m2f-12.5f); 4lb higher than the latest of those; held both here (C&D) and at York since but not ruled out if able to recapture his form of last winter.
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7th

3

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three of wins have been at this track (two over C&D) but the latest was over two years ago; reported to have finished lame when a respectable fifth here 46 days ago; often slowly away but he holds each-way claims.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three wins have come at Newcastle but the latest was nearly two years ago; usually blows the start and not sure he is in the form required to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Hamilton

Brunello Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Third at Haydock in May on final run for Tom Tate and he's of interest on that form; didn't run badly when sixth of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago on second stable start but needs something extra.

20/1

Form: 7-5553 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner at up to 13.5f, including here on Fibresand; showed he can still be competitive at Salisbury (1m4f, good) latest; each-way player.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

10th
12 (11)
Upepo

12/1

Form: 112330 D

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Triple winner at up to 1m5f on Lingfield's Polytrack; well below the level of last winter's form when last seen at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) in April; yet to show his best after a break but if he can do, he should be thereabouts.
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6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Upepo

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out.

5/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Upepo

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-6657 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner at up to 16.5f, including on Tapeta; has struggled this season and has had wind surgery since being well beaten at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in June; takes a 2lb drop and slight drop in grade and he's well treated if he can be revived.
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10th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Seal Of Solomon

10st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Three wins on AW and three on good to firm, the latest at Newbury (1m4f; stays 2m) last June; has struggled this season, given wind surgery before latest start; 8lb lower than reappearance.

16/1

11th

1

(4)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Seal Of Solomon

10st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

Six-time winner at up to 16.5f, including on Tapeta; has struggled this season and has had wind surgery since being well beaten at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in June; takes a 2lb drop and slight drop in grade and he's well treated if he can be revived.

14/1

7th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Seal Of Solomon

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ed Dunlop

Won off 1lb higher at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's been disappointing in four runs since; takes a big drop back in trip here but he needs to get back near his best; regular visor is replaced by first-time blinkers.

10/1

25/1

Form: 307690 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1m3f course winner who has been well beaten in all four starts on turf this summer; watch.
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No Results Found

10/1

Form: 417687 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner, including over C&D; not easy to predict; beaten 23l at Sandown (1m2f, good) on his recent return from a break; back on his last winning mark and is not written off.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

Non-runners

Aiming High

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £12.68
Tricast £68.22
Trifecta £84.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Legend Of Kings

POSTDATA:

Evening Story

Telegraph:

Freedom Day

Daily Record:

Brunello Breeze

TOPSPEED:

Aiming High

Daily Mirror:

Croeso Cymraeg

NEWMARKET:

Legend Of Kings

The Times:

Legend Of Kings

D Express:

Legend Of Kings

The Sun:

Legend Of Kings

The Star:

Legend Of Kings