August 26 / 15.22 Southwell (AW)

15.22

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.60
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 963

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Her best RPR in maiden/novice events coincided with her one taste of the AW; potential improver switched to a minor handicap; betting to guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

My Awele

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips; runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford in January and 1m2f hasn't suited on her last two starts; her reduced mark is a plus and cheekpieces are added, but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

11th

4

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

My Awele

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips; stays further but stamina seemed to run out late when tackling 1m2f for the first time at Chelmsford 19 days ago.

12/1

4th

8

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

My Awele

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips but it was over 1m when a staying-on second here last time; was no match for the winner but that effort offers hope for her staying this far.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5-580

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps when out the back at Thirsk 17 days ago; promise on Tapeta at Newcastle on his first two runs but he may need more time.
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9th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has won on all three Tapeta tracks, most recently over C&D in December, not as good since and although he ran better back here in April, he found little at Newcastle next time; others more likely.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Four 5f wins on Tapeta, two of them at this track; attracted support and returned to form with a closing third at Wolverhampton nine days ago; 1lb lower today; considered.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

Beat Candy Warhol over C&D in December off this mark; unplaced in five runs since but he is well drawn and a revival wouldn't be a huge shock; stable also runs Toomuchforme.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 074

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Good pedigree; only minor promise in three runs in turf novice/maiden events this summer; potential improver now handicapping on AW (dam a Polytrack winner) at a low level.
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5th

1

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Piperstown

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

In fine form on the AW this winter, landing back-to-back 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell recently; very lightly raced on turf but still merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Piperstown

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Landed a sixth victory on Tapeta when going in at Wolverhampton off 3lb lower three weeks ago; never won off a mark quite this high but gives his trainer, who also run He's An Angel, a decent hand.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piperstown

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

All five wins have been on Tapeta and last three have come over C&D; finished a remote third at Southwell 12 days ago but that was behind a handicap blot and he was in good form before that run; shortlisted.

5/1

Form: 575322 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden but she comes here on the back of three placed efforts on Tapeta, the latest over C&D last week; cheekpieces now added; each-way claims again.
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7th

7

(10)

21st Oct 2024

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Alibi Warning

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Still seeking her first win and latest fifth of eight over C&D wasn't her best effort; won't be far away if anywhere near her peak though.

6/1

5th

8

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alibi Warning

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-14 but has finished second on three of her last five starts; refitted cheekpieces replace hood this time; should win one of these at some point and holds good claims.

7/1

5th

10

(10)

24th Sep 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Alibi Warning

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but she's been banging at the door in recent starts, most recently a close second over 6f here 12 days ago; has form over 7f but at Wolverhampton and this stiffer examination at the trip isn't sure to suit.

9/4

Form: 321734 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made most when winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; beaten three times since and quickly back down the weights; last time can be excused (heavy ground) and she's one to consider.
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4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

17th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Carmarthen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

3/1

Form: 232431 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.
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1st

1

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Amroon

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; largely consistent earlier in the campaign but the handicapper looks to have gained control on his last couple of starts.

11/2

8th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amroon

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

C&D win in July; couldn't muster sufficient pace in a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are now left off); not discounted back up in distance.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Amroon

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.

3/1

Form: -76960

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all seven starts; the addition of a visor needs to spark a transformation.
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6th

10

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Finished off strongly for third in a 6f handicap at Newcastle last February; has a chance if near that level but her return to action in January was a low-key one.

33/1

3rd

10

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

40/1

3rd

10

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

40/1

8/1

Form: 305960 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in May; struggled on turf since, often fluffing the start, but he's now 6lb lower than for the win and this is his first AW run since; could revive.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

4/1

Form: 216052

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
5f seller winner (good to firm) at Beverley in May; back in top form when second of seven at Chepstow 11 days ago (6f, good to firm), his second run for this stable; dangerous if building on it.
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6

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Lochaber

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Scott Dixon

Mainly disappointing since sole win at Beverley (5f; seller) last May and he was always behind in a Southwell classified (6f) 119 days ago.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 725355

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-7 for George Boughey and he made an underwhelming start for new connections at Chelmsford on Thursday; return to 6f may help and he's now tried in a hood.
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4th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Marching Mac

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seven turf wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; not in peak form on AW this year but last autumn's wins at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Leicester (5f, soft) make him of firm interest off this mark.

9/2

10th

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

On a difficult mark and has done all of his winning on turf, mostly over shorter than 6f; mixed RPRs since returned to AW; not the percentage call in this competitive race.

40/1

4th

2

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Had a good spell in the mud on turf last autumn but ended his year with a lesser run at Newcastle in November, taking his AW record to 0-8; might be best watched after 97 days off.

25/1

Form: 497

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Some promise on debut (1m, AW) in April when trained by Andrew Balding; no impact in two turf novice runs for this yard but he's down in trip for his handicap debut and could take a step forward back on AW.
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14th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:20 Kempton (AW)

American Riddle

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

in touch with leaders

50/1

14th

11

(5)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:20 Kempton (AW)

American Riddle

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

in touch with leaders

50/1

11th

4

(3)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

American Riddle

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Clare Hobson

always behind, never going well, eased inside final furlong

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £152.80
Straight Forecast £97.59
Tricast £796.31
Trifecta £1180.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alibi Warning

NEWMARKET:

Amroon

The Times:

My Awele

D Express:

Piperstown

SPOTLIGHT:

Raft Up

Daily Mirror:

Carmarthen

POSTDATA:

Alibi Warning

Daily Mail:

Alibi Warning

The Star:

Alibi Warning

Daily Record:

Alibi Warning

Telegraph:

Amroon

The Guardian:

Amroon

The Sun:

Amroon