August 30 / 17.58 Southwell (AW)

17.58

Standard

Airquick (Newark) Ltd Compressed Air Systems Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Airquick (Newark) Ltd Compressed Air Systems Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 234544 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Went close off this mark at Newcastle in January; not quite hit those heights in two runs back from a spring break but he should be at concert pitch now and he's one to take seriously.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mercurius Power

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Usually races on AW these days and he never figured in most recent turf attempt; losing run is mounting up.

20/1

8th

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Mercurius Power

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

It's now 17 outings since his last success but he arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 11 in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 478566 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Placed off an 11lb higher mark over C&D in March; essentially disappointing since then and blinkers are now given a go.
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8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but she made a low-key start for this yard at Kempton ten days ago; that was after a short break but her three AW wins have all been in Class 6 events and she could be vulnerable again at this new trip.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 525623

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins for James Fanshawe; placed in Class 5 handicaps on his last two starts (7f here and 1m at Yarmouth); should go well back down in class.
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6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

13/2

Form: 209853

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; well treated on this winter's AW best and there have been more promising signs on turf the last twice; not discounted.
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2nd

1

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

LArgent

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

14-race maiden; best British effort came here in February, when 2l second over C&D; that form would probably be good enough to win this but he's not been as good since on either turf or AW; still entitled to each-way claims after another 2lb drop.

4/1

4th

10

(8)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

LArgent

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

13-race maiden; well treated on this winter's AW best and there have been more promising signs on turf the last twice; not discounted.

13/2

3rd

9

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

LArgent

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Ex-French; 12-race maiden; best AW run was off 8lb higher when second in a Newcastle handicap in February; hasn't run as well since, but fair 3.5l fifth of eight at Nottingham last time (8.5f, good to firm; hood on for first time); headgear retained; a possible.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/348

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't look ahead of his mark when eighth of ten at Newcastle on his handicap debut in March; steps up to a mile for the first time and drops into a Class 6; others look more appealing.
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5th

2

(7)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Calder Valley

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Julie Camacho

Didn't look ahead of his mark when eighth of ten at Newcastle on his handicap debut in March; steps up to a mile for the first time and drops into a Class 6; others look more appealing.

16/1

8th

6

(4)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Calder Valley

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, towards rear

10/1

6th
8 (12)
Create

7/1

Form: 853197 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D win on debut and she added a 7f handicap at Doncaster to her tally last month; not so good twice since but not discounted on her best form; one of three runners for Scott Dixon.
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7th

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Create

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice over 1m at Southwell last year; struggled on her first four outings this term but returned to some form when fourth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; needs to build on that.

9/1

4th

18

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Create

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Gained sole turf win at Doncaster but returns here with a big doubt over her current form, highlighted by those duck eggs next to her name.

33/1

12th

10

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Create

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Blows hot and cold and she's struggled on Tapeta this spring in her three runs after a break; plenty to prove and probably more potent at 1m these days.

33/1

Form: 967464

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though.
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8th

1

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

5/1

1st

5

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark.

10/1

7th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Flying Secret

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though.

7/1

8th
12 (10)
Chagall

12/1

Form: 234448 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; marked drop in trip today and no guarantee they'll go quick enough for him.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Chagall

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

midfield

12/1

10th

5

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chagall

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jack Jones

Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; has form at this track but over further and he may be ideally suited by more of a test.

20/1

8th

12

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Chagall

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; marked drop in trip today and no guarantee they'll go quick enough for him.

12/1

Form: 95409

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two handicap runs this summer; the additon of a hood and the switch to AW isn't enough to tempt.
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4th

7

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: David Loughnane

1m turf winner (soft/good to firm) who is 1-16 on AW (won over 1m on Polytrack); unexposed over 7f but to have a serious chance he'll need to raise the bar based on his last four starts.

40/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Beaming Light

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Handicapped to win and although his form-figures are uninspiring, there have been some mitigating factors; the race wasn't run to suit him at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and he's worth another chance.

6/1

6th

1

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Off the boil since finishing second off a 4lb higher mark over C&D in February but he's been running in sprints latterly; this is easier than he's used to and he ought to fare much better back from a short break.

8/1

10th
4 (9)
Dumfries

10/1

Form: 068506 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not progressing for current stable, including when sent off favourite for a 7f handicap here four weeks ago; drops into a Class 6 but others look that bit safer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Dumfries

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three wins in 2025 included two over C&D (good to firm); this is a belated return by his standards but he has won after a break and would be very competitive if reasonably straight for his comeback.

5/1

6th

12

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times on turf (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; recent efforts respectable and he was a course scorer for his previous yard.

10/1

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.

9/2

Form: 104600 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 66-1 surprise over C&D in March; only run to a similar level in one of his five runs since; others look more reliable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mickey Mongoose

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Two 7f AW wins at Southwell this year but he's not easy to predict and was only fourth of seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; that took his turf record to 1-19 and he has something to prove back at this trip.

10/1

4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mickey Mongoose

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW.

12/1

8/1

Form: 242755

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he has shown promise on AW, most recently a keeping-on fifth over 7f here 12 days ago; drops into a Class 6 and a big run looks on the cards.
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6th

5

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Thanks Dad

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Two wins came at Southwell AW last year; down the field twice last month back on turf and best to leave until returning to Southwell.

16/1

8th

9

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Thanks Dad

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Fourth on all four appearances at Brighton; 29 races overall, with both his wins on Southwell AW last March/September; thrown in on that form but he was out of form this winter and on recent return to turf after five months off; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £52.80
Straight Forecast £45.24
Tricast £207.99
Trifecta £291.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Embarked

The Times:

L'Argent

POSTDATA:

Bernadine

Daily Mail:

Create

The Guardian:

Flying Secret

SPOTLIGHT:

Mercurius Power

D Express:

L'Argent

NEWMARKET:

Bernadine

The Star:

Create

Telegraph:

Embarked

Daily Mirror:

Embarked

The Sun:

Embarked

Daily Record:

Embarked