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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8th

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Noodle Mission

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Rated 7lb lower than on the AW, but is hard to warm to on his latest efforts; needs the first-time blinkers to make a difference.

33/1

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

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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1st

4

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Goes very well here and scored over C&D last May; off nine months, yet to hit form in a pair of 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Newmarket this summer but no surprise to see him take a sizeable step forward back here off a reduced mark, especially if the market vibes are positive.

13/2

9th

7

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Kodi Lion

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Back on last winning mark but is by no means certain to take advantage, having finished last of nine at Doncaster on seasonal debut; admittedly may fare better with that outing under his belt.

16/1

9th

2

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Kodi Lion

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won over 6f at Haydock in May 2025 (good) and a couple of fair runs over 7f after that; acts on fast ground but he lacks a recent run (has been off since October).

8/1

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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9th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner; still 10lb higher than when winning over C&D in July last year, but has been beaten less than a length off similar marks in each of his last four starts; faces other speed influences but still respected on first start back with his former trainer.

8/1

3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Noel Wilson

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

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

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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5th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Another Investment

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Rattled the crossbar on three occasions this summer, missing out by a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) in early July; failed to fire (only sixth) back there three weeks ago and he's probably missed his opportunity for now.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Another Investment

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up three consecutive times since returning from short break in June, losing out only by a nose over C&D (good) on second occasion; creeping up the weights but ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/2

2nd

1

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; runner-up on last two starts, beaten a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) four weeks ago; that form looks solid, with the winner running well in a Class 4 at York subsequently; 1lb higher, but does have Alex Jary's 3lb claim to assist; key player.

4/1

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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3rd

5

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charles Hills

Failed to settle and proved disappointing last time when bidding for AW hat-trick; effective in this sphere and may rebound, especially if the ground is optimal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

10/1

8th

1

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Racingbreaks Ryder

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Back to something approaching his best this summer, winning handicaps at Newcastle (1m) and here (7f) on his last two starts; well drawn to attack but a 5lb penalty could scupper his hat-trick bid.

7/2

1st

5

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Added to his five turf wins when making all to beat 13 rivals at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in June; 5lb higher from wide draw here but he still looks on a workable mark and is lightly raced on AW; respected back in trip.

100/30

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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2nd

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Silver Trumpet

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; has a patchy profile and was well held at Brighton last time, but he made it 2-4 at Epsom when scoring over C&D on his penultimate; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's in the mix back at this track.

4/1

5th

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Silver Trumpet

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Bounced back from below-par run with narrow win at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last month and remains well treated after subsequent 2lb nudge; high on the list.

5/2

1st

3

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Silver Trumpet

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Didn't fire on Tapeta three weeks ago but began this campaign with three respectable runs and is now only 3lb higher than when winning easily by nearly 5l over C&D (good) last summer; dangerous to ignore.

7/2

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