August 26 / 17.35 Southwell (AW)

17.35

Standard

N & L Franklin Ltd Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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N & L Franklin Ltd Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: -15504 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improved on his 2yo form when landing a Yarmouth handicap (1m, good) on his return to action in May; best effort since came when fourth of ten at Haydock 16 days ago and he's a key player if he can back that up.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Zipster

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time winner and 2lb beneath his last winning mark; beaten about 4l in his last two races at 1m1f so not in bad form and he might get a good pace to chase, which helps him.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Zipster

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since, including when third of 13 at Gowran last week (1m2f, soft); inside draw and good amateur aboard.

15/8

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 631117 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer but he came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Haydock 16 days ago; promise in one C&D run in March; another career best required to win.
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3rd

4

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed hat-trick in 1m handicaps in the summer, and ran creditably again when fourth of eight over 1m2f at Sandown last month; just as effective on AW; should give another good account of himself.

9/2

4th

2

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Salamanca Lad

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer, the last leg at this track; disappointing at Haydock next time but better than ever when beaten a head at Southwell (1m, AW) 16 days later; all his improvement has been at 1m, having tried 1m2f twice in the spring before he was tongue tied, so this step back up in trip asks the key question.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer but he came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Haydock 16 days ago; promise in one C&D run in March; another career best required to win.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -52044

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Bumped into a handicap blot over C&D in April; hasn't progressed since but dangerous if the return to this venue piques his interest.
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2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner; despite the stable's poor year he has run a string of fine races in 2026, including when a close fifth of 22 in a Class 4 at York three weeks ago; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

11/2

Form: 217326

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicaps this season, winning at Kempton and Wolverhampton and placed on another four occasions; only sixth at Yarmouth last month but that was a Racing League handicap and he's back in calmer waters here; rider takes off a useful 3lb too.
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7th

7

(14)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Havanarama

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

10/1

9

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Havanarama

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 2f out

11/2

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havanarama

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

Steady progression in handicaps this year but he's had plenty of racing now and the handicapper knows where he is; no obvious reason he won't go well again for his in-form yard but is vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

12/1

Form: 688325 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1m AW novice winner at two; ran well on his first two handicap starts but he's gone the wrong way since; disappointed over 1m2f at Newmarket last time; returning to AW can help but others are stronger.
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4th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dr Foster

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

1m win on Polytrack one year ago; yet to win a handicap but several good runs this year and he was a close third at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last month; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Dr Foster

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Sole 3yo in this field; placed in 8.5f seller and 1m2f handicap at Beverley in July; well held on soft going most recently; record is just 1-17 but he has the best chance at the weights.

5/2

7th

3

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:15 Brighton

Dr Foster

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

switched to near side 3f out

11/2

Form: -22366 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m maiden at Chelmsford one year ago; two good runs at Kempton in March and they are probably a better reflection of his merit than his turf defeats since; one of two live contenders for Marco Botti.
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1st

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ross Burdon

0-12 on turf but ran well when fourth of 14 at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in April and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of eight there (1m2f, good to soft) last time; has an each-way shout.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Beauty Generation

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Respectable efforts on last two starts, finishing third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) then fourth of 14 over this C&D (good to firm); 0-11 on turf but has an each-way shout.

7/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 615156 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Wins at around 1m1f at Musselburgh and Wolverhampton this summer; he hasn't beaten a rival in two runs since the latter win though and needs a revival.
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3rd

7

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rosenzoo

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D winner in July and good runner-up efforts here the last twice, going down only narrowly latterly; should go well again.

11/4

2nd

4

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rosenzoo

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins include one here; had lost his way but back on track behind an improver here last week (9.4f); thereabouts if in the same form again.

3/1

2nd

3

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rosenzoo

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Has lost the plot since winning over C&D in high summer, including back on Tapeta last time; has it all to prove now and is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

Form: 3-4262

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two sprint wins at Pontefract as a 2yo; runner-up in 1m handicaps on two of his last three starts; drop back into Class 5 will help and there's no obvious reason he won't handle Tapeta; one to consider.
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8th

8

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Keep Warm

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more.

12/1

8

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Keep Warm

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more.

12/1

7th

13

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Keep Warm

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

All three wins over 6f at Pontefract on good and good to soft, most recently when awarded a race last month, but he was never involved in a higher grade there since and recent 7f attempts suggest others will have the legs of him late on.

20/1

25/1

Form: 8-5008

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four runs for Julie Camacho this year and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to earn him the vote.
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11th

11

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

On Point

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

33/1

9th

7

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

On Point

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unplaced in four runs for Julie Camacho this year and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to earn him the vote.

25/1

8th

6

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

On Point

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won on debut for Charlie Appleby last May and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark; however, he's struggled since that debut win, including in handicaps the last twice, and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

9/2

Form: 765224 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won two AW nurseries in late 2023; beaten a length or less in his last three starts (since blinkers went on); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.
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1st

3

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Palazzo Persico

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form.

13/8

5th

4

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Palazzo Persico

10st 3lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop who lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to form last Monday (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) when a clearcut winner on his debut for this yard; William Pearman rides again with a penalty to carry.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Palazzo Persico

10st 9lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland earlier in the year and, although potentially well treated if the change of scenery has helped, he's hard to recommend this time.

12/1

14/1

Form: 6624

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Thirsk maiden (1m, good to firm) in June but she weakened into a remote fourth in a Redcar novice last month; still unexposed after only four starts but she'll need improvement for the switch to handicaps.
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11th

11

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Kilfrush

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Went close in a Thirsk maiden (1m, good to firm) in June but she weakened into a remote fourth in a Redcar novice last month; still unexposed after only four starts but she'll need improvement for the switch to handicaps.

14/1

4th

7

(7)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Star Of Kilfrush

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Improved RPR each start and was one of two to give the hot favourite a major fright when back from a break at Thirsk last month; has BHA mark of just 69 and minor honours could be her best hope.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £34.90
Straight Forecast £32.97
Tricast £168.26
Trifecta £178.60

Selections

The Times:

Keep Warm

D Express:

Commander Of Life

POSTDATA:

Salamanca Lad

NEWMARKET:

Zipster

RP RATINGS:

Dr Foster

SPOTLIGHT:

Havanarama

TOPSPEED:

Palazzo Persico

Daily Record:

Commander Of Life

Telegraph:

Salamanca Lad

The Guardian:

Keep Warm

Daily Mail:

Keep Warm

Daily Mirror:

Keep Warm

The Star:

Keep Warm