September 03 / 15.05 Southwell (AW)

15.05

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 8444

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Bit better as she's gained experience but will need to improve for the step up to 6f, with her nursery-debut fourth nothing to get excited about; others appeal more.
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1st

4

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

River Blackwater

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Sole Tapeta effort, when springing a 25-1 surprise off a 5lb lower mark over 6f at Southwell, was a good bit better than any of her five turf efforts; one to consider back on the AW.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

River Blackwater

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Showed improved form on AW debut (second handicap start, first run at 6f) when a 25-1 winner of a Southwell nursery last time; up 5lb; chance if reproducing that form if as good back on grass.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 580

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four-time Tapeta winner Major Gatsby; has looked limited in three runs on turf but no surprise to see better on his nursery debut back from two months off.
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9th

5

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Monticristo Boy

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Peter Niven

5f AW winner for Nigel Tinkler; form went the wrong way last year and he's changed yards since his last run in August; on a reduced mark and market check advised on stable debut but he returns with something to prove.

9/1

7

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Beverley

Monticristo Boy

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

AW winner last November; started this campaign with a couple of promising efforts but he's struggled more recently; 2lb out of the weights today and others look stronger.

10/1

10

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Monticristo Boy

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Not at his best on turf lately but is consistent on Tapeta (224133), the win coming by a short head off 1lb higher in a nursery over C&D last November; 5lb lower than when third of eight at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in April and interesting back on the AW.

9/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 37452

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Better since handicapping in cheekpieces and was fine with this trip off 2lb lower round Kempton four weeks ago; stable does much better with 2yos on the AW than turf (5-20 with them here) and he's one to consider.
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4

(11)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Ellomate

9st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James Andrew Fahey

Best form was on the AW for Richard Hughes; tailed off on stable debut when 100-1; now has tongue tied.

33/1

8th

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:27 Fairyhouse

Ellomate

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James Andrew Fahey

Placed three times on AW for Richard Hughes; turf form is not particularly appealing; best watched on Irish debut.

14/1

8th

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:27 Fairyhouse

Ellomate

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James Andrew Fahey

Placed three times on AW for Richard Hughes; turf form is not particularly appealing; best watched on Irish debut.

14/1

Form: 858

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Looked a slow learner in three 5f runs in July but his dam improved with time and it would be no surprise were he to fare better, back from six weeks off, now upped in trip on his AW debut; watch the market.
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7th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

0-18 (5f/6f); beaten only a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but regressed in recent months and now steps up to 7f which is an unknown.

4/1

8

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has been placed a few times on the AW as when beaten a nose in a 0-75 handicap over C&D in January, but has regressed in recent months and now 0-17; stable also runs Beerwah.

14/1

10

(13)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ayr

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Competitively treated on best efforts; however, remains a maiden and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to be confident about him.

16/1

20/1

Form: 675

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Trainer had none placed from 14 2yo runners this season but this filly, a half-sister to his Tapeta winners Fircombe Hall and Please Please Me, could well improve on her turf efforts; watch the market.
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8th

11

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Indys Angel

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 18 starts came at Newcastle (6f nursery) in September 2024; hasn't offered much in three runs this year (6f), so cheekpieces are added seeking a basic spark; stablemate East Tyrone is a better option.

25/1

8th

9

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Ended her 2025 campaign with a modest effort and she hasn't fired in either run this year; enough to prove for now.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Indys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Sole success came over C&D in September 2024 off a 5lb higher mark; has deteriorated since and although now on a career-low mark she doesn't look ready to take advantage.

14/1

10/1

Form: 5348 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well-supported favourite on her nursery debut a month ago but bombed completely behind River Blackwater (no explanation offered); maybe the undulations of Leicester and fast ground weren't for her and she retains a bit of potential at this level.
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10th

7

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:47 Bath

Emporess

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Took a C&D nursery (heavy) this time last year and September's Windsor score reaffirmed her greater effectiveness on slow ground, so largely drying forecast not ideal; back down 2lb now unpenalised again, at least.

16/1

9th

12

(10)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Emporess

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Seems ideally suited by testing ground, winning a nursery on heavy last season and running her best race for her new stable when powering home over C&D last week (soft); penalty demands more but she's coming here at the top of her game and that doesn't apply to several of her rivals.

5/1

Form: 479

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Below market expectations on debut, hung left throughout second time and pulled hard latest; perhaps first-time headgear will do the trick on this handicap/AW debut but he's hard to recommend.
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4th

5

(1)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Black

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

led but pestered

6/1

1st

6

(9)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Black

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Sent off 2-1 favourite for his Hamilton debut (6f, good) in June and showed ability in finishing fourth of eight, but hasn't fared any better in four starts since (gelded before latest outing); more needed.

10/1

7th

10

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

Gold Black

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest form, although beaten less than 3l when seventh on handicap debut at Southwell last time (6f; cheekpieces tried); gelded since; first run at 7f (dam placed over 1m2f); headgear retained.

12/1

Form: 038440 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
5f winner here on her debut in March and the return to Tapeta ought to help after a fruitless spell on turf; she's completely exposed now though.
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6

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed sort who is 0-9 since debut win (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; on the plus side, she's attractively weighted (10lb lower than last attempt at this trip).

11/1

12th

4

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed sort who is 0-8 since debut success (5f, AW) in the spring and has failed to progress; seemed a non-stayer over 7f on penultimate start and has enough to prove back at this distance.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Deal Maker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

started quickly, led, headed halfway

20/1

Form: 4464

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Taken time for the penny to drop but did better on his nursery debut in July; trainer hasn't enjoyed the best of seasons with 2yos but a 2lb lower mark won't hurt under experienced 5lb claimer William Pyle.
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6th

5

(6)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:50 Carlisle

Brooke Winder

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Has shown ability but he needs to produce more than he's managed in his first two nurseries if he's to come out on top today; visor goes on.

9/1

9th

5

(9)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Brooke Winder

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

slowly into stride, midfield on outer

10/1

4th

5

(8)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:00 Hamilton

Brooke Winder

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Fourth behind Educating Rita at Catterick on his second start and he's 11lb better off for just over 3l; still looked a work in progress when sixth at Carlisle two weeks ago (6f, good to firm); looks a likely improver now his attentions are switched to nurseries.

7/1

10th
10 (4)
Layaali

16/1

Form: 865

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in three runs for Phillip Makin in early summer; the market will guide for her new yard, back from ten weeks off, now handicapping at a lowly level.
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7th

4

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Layaali

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

Improved effort when third over C&D early this month and ran another creditable race when fourth at Kempton on Monday; still has time to do better.

100/30

4th

10

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Layaali

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

4/1

3rd

11

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Layaali

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

50-1 for her nursery/stable debut (trainer 2-12 with 2yos here) when behind two of these at Southwell early last month; would want to see some support this time.

20/1

16/1

Form: 085

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Decent sprinting pedigree but finished well held at big prices in three runs in early summer; yard is 2-6 with 2yos here but would want to see some support back from a couple of months off.
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11th

1

(3)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Water Music

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

midfield on inner

16/1

5th

6

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Water Music

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

towards rear

25/1

8th

12

(11)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:45 Nottingham

Water Music

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

From an excellent family but showed just minor ability in a good 6f maiden at Kempton two weeks ago (66-1); can do better with the run behind her but still not easily recommended.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £158.00
Straight Forecast £142.68
Tricast £434.38
Trifecta £1170.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

Ellomate

Daily Mail:

Gold Black

The Times:

River Blackwater

NEWMARKET:

Water Music

SPOTLIGHT:

Emporess

Telegraph:

Ellomate

The Guardian:

Saytarr

D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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