October 05 / 17.45 Southwell (AW)

17.45

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-8813 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Very well backed when winning a less competitive C&D handicap in July on his first start since being gelded; found out off this mark here next time but pulled hard and could yet be capable of better.
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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

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-62 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Started favourite for both starts this summer, from a wide draw at Kempton on his return from 11 months off and when a promising second on his handicap debut at Newbury; remains open to further improvement and is high on the shortlist.
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1st

2

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Murashah

10st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced 5yo who was strong in the market when making light of a 560-day absence at Thirsk (7f, good) in May on his first outing for Ed Bethell; won going away in a style which suggests this step up to 1m could unlock more improvement; a further four-month break is of little concern given he goes so well fresh (also won on debut).

2/1

1st

9

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Murashah

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Only raced four times for Charles Hills but he won a 7f novice on his debut and finished second in both handicaps in 2024; the form of the Newbury second worked out extremely well and this mark ought to be in range; a 560-day absence, during which time he has changed hands (30,000gns last July) and been gelded, is the obvious concern but he returns for a stable in red-hot form; hooded first time; betting informative.

10/1

2nd

10

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Murashah

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

slowly into stride

9/4

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 295020 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner who's finished behind Grand Karat over C&D the last twice; he was said to have been tightened up last time but again holds only outside claims.
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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

20/1

Form: 914793

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Patchy record on Tapeta and he has done a lot of his racing over a bit further; back in form in the first-time tongue-tie latest (cheekpieces come off tonight) but will need things to fall spot on back from a short break.
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9th

8

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Siam Fox

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Six-time winner who finished a close third in this race off 9lb higher last year; took advantage of a slipping mark when making all to beat King Of Charm at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in this headgear combination three weeks ago and a 4lb nudge still leaves him competitively weighted.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago; very well treated on old form but he's struggled in last five starts including after wind surgery here (1m good; 22-1) two weeks ago; blinkers are now tried and cheekpieces are removed.

10/1

6th

8

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner but his last success came back in June 2024; failed to beat a rival home at Doncaster on his first start since undergoing wind surgery and needs to take a big step forward from that.

14/1

Form: 561251 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A few costly defeats to go with this year's two wins but he won't mind the return to Tapeta or step back up from 6f; well drawn as it turned out in first-time blinkers off 3lb lower last time and will need a career best off this mark.
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4th

3

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Gressington

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has dropped to Class 6 the last twice, showing signs of a revival at Ayr then never figuring at Catterick; current mark reflects a broad decline in his form this year.

14/1

7th

1

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Gressington

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Last turf win was at Redcar in September 2024 (6f, good to firm; blinkers on for the first time); ran one of his best races this season when fourth over 1m at Ayr last week (1m, good to firm; visor on); same headgear; each-way chance.

9/1

Form: 031417 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressed on turf in the summer, often from the front, with cheekpieces going on (first-time hood added tonight) prior to a lesser effort on soft ground last time; returns to Tapeta 7lb higher than when last seen on it.
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4th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Smart Vision

10st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

He won three times over 5f last August-October and is 8lb below his last winning mark; drops back in trip today but he's finished down the field on all five starts this season and has plenty to prove.

9/1

9th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Smart Vision

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.

20/1

Form: 71-63 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fair debut for his new yard three weeks ago (soft) when back from a break, albeit some way off the front pair in a race run to suit those dropped in (he may well be ridden patiently again from this draw); that gave something to build on.
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2nd

1

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Serenity Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Reliable 5yo who was too strong for Dion Baker here last month and now bids for a hat-trick off 4lb higher; solid chance.

6/4

1st

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Serenity Dream

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Fairly reliable 5yo who kept on well for narrow success at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; subsequent 2lb rise is manageable and this longer trip also suits; probably won't be far away.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Serenity Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 800757 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2-2 on Tapeta (both over C&D, first time out last season and this) and 1-15 on turf; returns to the AW on a 1lb lower mark than for April's easy win, following a fruitless turf campaign, and better can be expected.
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8th

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Mustajaab

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

dwelt start

6/1

7th

10

(14)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Mustajaab

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

ducked right start, in touch with leaders

50/1

5th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Mustajaab

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Smart form in winning a 7f handicap on the AW in April but mostly disappointing since on turf; questions to answer.

20/1

25/1

Form: 251349 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has often hung right and did so throughout when tailed off at Wolverhampton last time; has something to prove after that and this is tougher off a 4lb higher mark than when last successful.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

Form: 148/0- D

Last run: 568 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner over this trip for Charles Hills in his younger days; has been off since finishing lame on his debut for this yard 18 months ago and sports first-time headgear tonight having undergone wind surgery; hard to know what he's capable of now.
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10th

2

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Show

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual turf winner for Charles Hills, but lightly raced and has shown little for this yard; refusing to race here in November; tongue-tie is given a go.

40/1

10th

2

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Show

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual turf winner for Charles Hills, but lightly raced and has shown little for this yard; refusing to race here in November; tongue-tie is given a go.

40/1

5

(6)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Show

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

refused to race

33/1

33/1

Form: 22-545

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent for the Crisford yard last winter without looking to have anything in hand off this sort of mark; has since been gelded and sold for 8,000gns (new trainer also runs Dream Show) and might need this run after seven months off.
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6th

12

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; down the field here two weeks ago (7f) and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

6th

12

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; down the field here two weeks ago (7f) and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

12

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; tumbled down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but he is eligible for weaker races than this.

33/1

16/1

Form: 40/990

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Trainer has had an excellent season with older horses picked up from elsewhere but this gelding, useful in his younger days for Roger Varian before an absence, finished well held on stable debut (bought for 14,000gns); can pull hard and goes beyond 6f for the first time.
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6th

8

(9)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:57 Lingfield (AW)

Rizg

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Owen

in rear

14/1

8

(9)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:57 Lingfield (AW)

Rizg

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Owen

in rear

14/1

11th

4

(1)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rizg

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

Lightly raced 5yo; 6f winner and ran well at Listed level for previous yard; steadily finding his form for new stable, encouraging fifth at Kempton (7f) most recently; interesting off a reduced mark back down in trip, assuming he takes to first-time visor.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £5.34
Tricast £25.26
Trifecta £31.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Murashah

Telegraph:

Grand Karat

RP RATINGS:

Mustajaab

NEWMARKET:

Giorgio M

POSTDATA:

Gressington

TOPSPEED:

Another Investment

Daily Mirror:

Grand Karat

Daily Record:

Grand Karat

The Times:

Murashah

The Guardian:

Murashah

Daily Mail:

Murashah

The Sun:

Murashah

The Star:

Murashah

D Express:

Mustajaab