August 29 / 18.14 Southwell (AW)

18.14

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tote.co.uk It’s A 3 Horse Race Racing League R37 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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tote.co.uk It’s A 3 Horse Race Racing League R37 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 312112 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Form levelled off for Michael Bell last season but he's thrived for his new connections this year, winning three handicaps (7f twice and 1m); better than ever when second in an 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton in week two of the Racing League; not ideally drawn here but he needs consideration back down in trip.
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10th

9

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Noodle Mission

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer.

16/1

10th

5

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Noodle Mission

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred.

25/1

13

(16)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Noodle Mission

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Capable but not particularly consistent; won four times last year, at 7f/1m, three on the AW, the other a 7f Newmarket handicap; sound run when fourth at Kempton last time (7f, standard to slow); capable of going well.

33/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -61213 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in a stronger race at Newcastle last week but that is easy enough to strike a line through as the field crawled for the first half of that race and he refused to settle; earlier Ascot win, where overcoming adversity, suggests there's more to come; good chance.
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5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kodi Lion

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Second in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower (only seven ran); he has progressed for his new stable this year, winning at Haydock in May and finishing second off this mark back at Haydock in August; not so good on soft ground on his last two starts; type to bounce back.

10/1

25

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Kodi Lion

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Flits between 6f and 7f with aplomb; 5lb higher than for his Haydock win in May (6f, good) though and not sure where the requisite improvement is coming from.

25/1

9th

3

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Acts on any ground; largely consistent throughout his career; 6f winner for current yard; sound efforts at Ascot (fifth in major handicap) and Haydock (close second despite traffic issues) since returned to 7f; solid.

7/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 32-881 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Promise at two; slow start to his 3yo campaign but he was gelded in June and looked a different proposition when powering clear to win a C&D handicap last month; 6lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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5

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Dual Tapeta winner last year who's looked to find this mark just beyond him in three runs back; pulled hard and didn't see it out last time (7f) but this will be more about speed on his first ever crack at sprinting.

8/1

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Has won two of his five races since gelded, both over 7f on the Southwell Tapeta; latest fourth at Newcastle (7f) was a fine run as well, with the first three ridden handier and he found some trouble in running; should get involved if as effective back on turf.

10/1

20/1

Form: -05774 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In and out this year; dropping down the weights and ran okay at Beverley last time but others bring more pressing claims.
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3rd

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who is a C&D winner and added another AW success at Southwell (7f) last July; ended 2025 with a good third back at Southwell (7f again) in October; formerly trained by Ann Duffield; claims if ready to roll after five months off.

12/1

3rd

8

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner who has won three times on the AW, the latest over C&D in July; scored at Thirsk (7f, good) last month, but needs to put a lacklustre effort at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month behind him, while an easy lead seems unlikely.

12/1

Form: -07452 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Behind a couple of these over C&D last month but he signalled he was ready to strike when second at Kempton two weeks ago, coming from well back having been dropped in from a wide stall; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold showing.
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5th

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Ayr Harbour

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders, took keen hold over 5f out

7/1

4th

2

(3)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ayr Harbour

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins on the AW and not a lot wrong with his recent efforts at Kempton and Southwell, the latest a 7f Racing League Handicap; stays this far and can again make presence felt.

5/1

5th

8

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Ayr Harbour

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Behind a couple of these over C&D last month but he signalled he was ready to strike when second at Kempton two weeks ago, coming from well back having been dropped in from a wide stall; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold showing.

12/1

25/1

Form: 204272 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Unraced on AW since his debut; runner-up in three of his six runs this year, beaten a head at Carlisle last week (7f, good); rider's claim useful but others may have his measure today.
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6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

Form: 114932 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won twice in the spring (6f, AW and 7f, good); ran right up to his best when second in a Racing League event at Chepstow three weeks ago (7f, good to soft); needs more to defy this mark.
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7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Brunel Nation

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

He has run just once at this track and it resulted in his best performance for some time, finishing a neck second over this trip in January; not so good at Kempton last month but he drops back down in class today.

9/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 11745- D BF

Last run: 317 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f in maiden/novice company last season (including Tapeta) but he came up short once handicapping; gelded since last seen; can do better this year but he's into a competitive race after 317 days off.
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1st

1

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Lowton

10st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Narrow maiden (soft) and novice (AW) wins over 7f in May and June 2023; has yet to get a regular foothold in handicaps (hampered early on latest) but this is a drop in grade from last time and he is falling in the weights.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Lowton

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Edward Bethell

Back-to-back wins in minor races last season but handicaps are providing a tougher challenge; beaten under 4l in a Racing League event last time and that was after an absence (gelded), but whether he'll build on that remains to be seen.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Lowton

9st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice over 7f in maiden/novice company last season (including Tapeta) but he came up short once handicapping; gelded since last seen; can do better this year but he's into a competitive race after 317 days off.

14/1

9th
4 (8)
Zip

16/1

Form: 422598 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Retains a good deal of ability and he's dropped to a handy mark; has won over C&D in the past and he's one to take seriously dropping in grade.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

Form: 029502 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Tricky to win with but he's more than capable off this sort of mark and he ran well for second behind Grand Karat over C&D last month; better off with that rival today but perhaps not by enough to turn the tables.
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10th

15

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Another Investment

8st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here.

40/1

11th

11

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has become unreliable but is well treated on his standout performance of 2025, namely a comfortable win off 1lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June; scored over 7f in 2023.

25/1

10th

4

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Another Investment

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Easy win at Doncaster in June (6f, good to firm) but generally struggled since; even if he's back in top form he could do with the ground drying out.

16/1

Form: 747711 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut as a 2yo but beaten on his next 23 starts; revitalised by a drop into Class 5 company though, winning 7f handicaps at Haydock and Doncaster (impressed in a good Topspeed figure); up 7lb for last time but still has some handicapping scope.
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6th

4

(11)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Max

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

bumped start, midfield

10/1

11th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Great Max

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning debut as a 2yo but beaten on his next 23 starts; revitalised by a drop into Class 5 company though, winning 7f handicaps at Haydock and Doncaster (impressed in a good Topspeed figure); up 7lb for last time but still has some handicapping scope.

7/1

Form: 048533 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Solid placed efforts off this mark the last twice, latterly in a 1m Racing League handicap at Windsor where he was drawn widest; has suffered the same fate again here and others appeal more for win purposes.
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2

(6)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Charles Hills

Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.

7/1

2

(6)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Charles Hills

Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.

7/1

Form: 151932 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won three of his first five handicap starts, all over 7f (including C&D); better than ever when second at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (8.6f); should give his running once again.
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7th

8

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silver Trumpet

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All his wins have been over 7f but there's been only one of those (Epsom last August) in very nearly two years now; still paying for the ease of that win in a seven-runner race, so others are preferred.

12/1

3rd

3

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Silver Trumpet

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Found 1m stretching him on his comeback from five months off and is entitled to improve, back in the cheekpieces last sported last July; still paying the price for his easy Epsom win last August, though, and there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

5/1

4th

5

(7)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Silver Trumpet

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Scored at Epsom (7f) last August and proved largely reliable in 2025; this course scorer goes well fresh too so not out of things.

6/1

Form: 227503 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Can race too freely and hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should, but he's on a good mark and turned in a solid effort in cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton two weeks ago; work to do with Ayr Harbour on that form though and his yard may have stronger claims with Kodi Lion.
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6th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Smoky Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Dual Tapeta winner who ran well from a wide stall on his Polytrack debut in August (first-time cheekpieces); not as good at Southwell last time but is back on his last winning mark and one of his wins came fresh, so the six-week break may help.

10/1

14th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Can race too freely and hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should, but he's on a good mark and turned in a solid effort in cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton two weeks ago; work to do with Ayr Harbour on that form though and his yard may have stronger claims with Kodi Lion.

16/1

3rd

7

(10)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders when on outer

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.50
Straight Forecast £44.66
Tricast £159.18
Trifecta £289.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Grand Karat

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodi Lion

TOPSPEED:

Another Investment

POSTDATA:

Brunel Nation

Daily Mail:

Silver Trumpet

The Times:

Grand Karat

Telegraph:

Grand Karat

D Express:

Grand Karat

Daily Mirror:

Grand Karat

The Sun:

Grand Karat

Daily Record:

Grand Karat

NEWMARKET:

Kodi Lion

The Star:

Kodi Lion

The Guardian:

Another Investment