September 26 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 347311 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Suited by the drop back to 5f of late and he's won his last two (both on turf); also effective on Tapeta and he's respected under a 5lb penalty.
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5

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Yarmouth

Jungle Run

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Reeled off a hat-trick last September, with second leg over C&D (good); got back near best when scoring at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in the spring but he's been disappointing since and has been a long way below form in last two runs; down the list.

16/1

9

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Run

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Reeled off a quick hat-trick last September, including over C&D; better than ever when winning at Leicester in April (5f, good to firm); not so good since but he is now 1lb lower than for the Leicester win.

14/1

3

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Jungle Run

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Well held in last two starts but he ran into two well-handicapped rivals when third at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his front-running win at Leicester in April and has claims if he can get back near that level.

11/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 358122 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D last month and has gone close the next twice over C&D and at Newcastle; could again prove difficult to catch.
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7

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Fitz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tim Easterby

Turf/AW winner who fared best of those who were handy when close up at Newcastle; went off favourite there and his turn looks near.

7/2

11

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Fitz

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent racer; the return to 6f didn't have a positive effect at Catterick last time but he had finished third on Tapeta on his penultimate start; others look safer.

12/1

6

(9)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Dandy Fitz

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Signed off last year in a fine run of form on the AW and has been knocking on the door this year, including on turf; this is a belated return to 6f but one to consider.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 525402 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Twice went close in the spring and he returned to form with a good second to Dandy Fitz over C&D four weeks ago on his second outing for this yard; on the same mark today and could be in the mix.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 587818 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent on turf this season but he's 2-3 on AW this year, with both wins coming on Tapeta elsewhere (6f/5f); interesting contender on first visit here.
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8th

11

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Newyorkstateofmind

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has a better strike-rate on the AW and he's won just once on turf in the last three years; however, he only just lost out over 5f at Catterick (good) in May and has a decent run in him if on song.

20/1

4th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner who was fourth of 13 in this last year and was a close second at Catterick last month; however, this inconsistent 9yo has been soundly beaten on his last two starts and has to leave those runs behind.

16/1

8th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has won over this intermediate distance; good second at Catterick on second start (5f, good) this season but below his best either side of that.

12/1

Form: 180581 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won three times in the first half of the summer and returned to form to score at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; just 3lb higher today and could play another leading role for his in-form yard.
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

6th
11 (10)
Murbih

20/1

Form: 057496 CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Remains winless since March 2023 and he's had a regressive campaign; however, this C&D winner has dropped to a dangerous mark and the return to AW is a plus after tackling turf on his last two runs in May/June; not ruled out.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

Form: 675579 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (5f) in May and runs off the same mark today; however, he hasn't been at the same level more recently and hopes are pinned on the first-time blinkers giving him a boost.
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6th

1

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Inspired Knowhow

9st 12lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won over C&D (good to firm) last May but has form figures of 67557970 since; now 3lb lower than for his last win but he struggled behind Lequinto here on Monday and has lots to prove.

20/1

11th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Inspired Knowhow

10st 0lb

J: Muhammed Hassan Ali Alabdulmalik

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won here (5f, good to firm) last May but has form figures of 6755797 since; now back below his winning mark but he needs a major revival back up in trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

20/1

Form: 534130 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Down the field over C&D last time but she reared at the start and was denied a clear run; however, she was in good form previously (won over C&D three starts ago) and could bounce back and pose a threat.
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9th

8

(8)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a modest C&D handicap in August; placed at Redcar one week later but she's finished down the field over C&D the last twice.

12/1

8th

12

(13)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

20/1

11th

8

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:33 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

reared in stalls before start, towards rear

8/1

Form: 926373 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Just one win (in July 2023) from her 51 starts, and she's inconsistent; however, she twice finished placed over C&D last month and is not discounted each-way.
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9th

5

(10)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Enchanted Night

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

6th

10

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Enchanted Night

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Wallis

Record is just 1-59, the win on turf; never landed a blow in classified event last month on debut for new yard; opposed.

33/1

6th

10

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Enchanted Night

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Wallis

Record is just 1-59, the win on turf; never landed a blow in classified event last month on debut for new yard; opposed.

33/1

Form: 717409 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Course winner who scored off this mark at Lingfield (6f, AW) in April; however, he's failed to shine in his four runs since.
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8th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight.

20/1

11th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted.

10/1

8/1

Form: 203902 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and 0-15 since winning in May 2023 on his second start; however, he went close at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago behind Golden Rainbow and can be in the shake-up if again on a going day.
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1st

5

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless in 2025 but he is 3-6 over C&D and has settled matters quite emphatically on his last two starts; back up 3lb but weighted to have another race in him and it could well be this one.

2/1

1st

2

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a lengthy losing run when beating Colors Of Freedom in a classified event over C&D two weeks ago (reported to have bled from nose); has 8lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but he remains well treated on old form and all three wins have been on AW; respected.

9/4

33/1

Form: 445728

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair second at Wolverhampton (6f) two starts ago and he's also run well over C&D; however, he was unplaced at Newcastle most recently and is now 0-13; others are more compelling.
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13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

13th

16

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Good runs have been few and far between since his Wolverhampton second in September 2024; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-1934 D

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
3yo who won at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in January on first run for Mick Appleby; however, he's been off since a below-par run in February (gelded since) and may be best watched on stable debut; the hood is left off.
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7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

3

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Zola Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Robert Cowell

ducked right start, prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.90
Straight Forecast £24.12
Tricast £117.59
Trifecta £149.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dandy Fitz

POSTDATA:

Jungle Run

The Guardian:

The Defiant

RP RATINGS:

Crypto Quest

The Times:

Enchanted Night

The Sun:

Dandy Fitz

The Star:

Dandy Fitz

Daily Record:

Dandy Fitz

NEWMARKET:

Jungle Run

Telegraph:

Jungle Run

D Express:

Crypto Quest

Daily Mail:

The Defiant

Daily Mirror:

The Defiant