October 05 / 18.45 Southwell (AW)

18.45

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Get The Inside Track With Raceday Ready Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Get The Inside Track With Raceday Ready Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 325441 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Much better strike-rate on the AW (3-6) than turf and tends to do well around this time of year, so no surprise to see her bounce back at Kempton one month ago; shortlisted back up a fair 3lb.
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4th

3

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Kittow

9-38, her latest success coming when beating three rivals off 2lb lower at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in June; just as effective over this trip and was poorly drawn when well held at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; not dismissed.

6/1

10th

9

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Stuart Kittow

Ended 2024 in fine form, winning three AW handicaps between September and November; off the mark for 2025 when keeping on strongly to win an uncompetitive four-runner event at Salisbury last month; respectable third at Newmarket 13 days ago; drawn widest and likely vulnerable.

12/1

5

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Coup De Force

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 6f AW wins last autumn and back on the scoresheet in four-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent this year and in a tougher race today, but she's nevertheless respected up 4lb.

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 053207

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had excuses on soft ground since going close (clear second to a subsequent winner on just his second run on the AW) over C&D in July; a bolder showing wouldn't surprise.
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5th

5

(5)

7th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer.

7/1

5th

6

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Always had his quirks and again hung left when a beaten-favourite at Southwell last time; usually dropped in and that will likely be the case again from the outside stall, in which case he'll need things to pan out ideally down from 7f.

8/1

6th

4

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Michael Herrington

0-13 on AW but he is fully effective on Tapeta; the step up to 7f didn't yield instant dividends at Wolverhampton 16 days ago but he didn't get chance to show his true colours, tight for room inside the final furlong and having to switch right before keeping on steadily; this more spacious track could see him in a better light.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 058410 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not as good this year as in 2023 but has found some form again since cheekpieces went on (was drawn on the wrong side in the Ayr Bronze Cup latest); possibilities on his AW debut.
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4th

9

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Applause

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a 15-race losing run when scoring by a head over C&D last month; only midfield under his penalty at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) next time, but each-way claims back here.

6/1

7th

10

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

Spirit Of Applause

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

First win for 11 months when leading towards the finish at Southwell (5f, AW) 11 days ago; carries a 5lb penalty and has yet to win back to back in his 43-race career.

10/1

13

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Did well on AW in late 2024, including a Newcastle win and two runner-up finishes over C&D; 0-12 in 2025 but has dropped a long way in the weights and returns to AW off a 13lb lower mark than when sixth in a C&D Class 4 in April; considered.

12/1

4/1

Form: 06-12 D BF

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two solid efforts for his current yard at Newcastle early in the year (novice win came after a break of over four months) and remains lightly raced; needs considering back up to 6f.
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4th

2

(2)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Improved to win two C&D handicaps early last year; looked capable of even better but not seen since; new yard (same owner) among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

13/2

1st

2

(4)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Bryan Smart

Finally got it together after a few costly defeats here when winning over C&D a month ago; Billy Loughnane, up for the first time that afternoon, retains the ride but he'll need a bit more upped 6lb.

3/1

Form: 4-7131 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has done well for this yard since bought for 1,000gns in February and has won on all surfaces; further 3lb rise means he has another career-high mark to overcome but he may well be up to it.
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5th

3

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Fiscal Policy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Done the bulk of his winning on AW (6-26), but one of his two turf wins came over C&D (from 8lb lower) in August 2024; in fine fettle, with form figures of 322, since returning to turf, beaten just over 2l by Mumayaz at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; should give his best.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Fiscal Policy

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple wins on AW and turf; has done well for this yard and his 6f turf form in 2025 certainly bears scrutiny; respectable efforts back on grass of late and while not at full strength in either, he'll be suited by this stiffer test at 6f providing there's a good pace; form chance.

100/30

2nd

4

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Fiscal Policy

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

No win on turf since September 2024 but he ran well for third at Thirsk (6f, good) two weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the winner and second running well in big fields since; one to be interested in off the same mark.

9/4

33/1

Form: 714668 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record on Tapeta reads: 12228 (all at Newcastle) but he's become hard to win with and does most of his racing over 5f; will need to improve on recent turf efforts.
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10th

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's inconsistent but he was back on song when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) this month; he's just 2lb higher today and is a leading player if backing up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest strike-rate since 2022 and his form thus far this term hasn't continued the broad consistency he showed in 2025; no certainty to take advantage of a reduced mark.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Dandy Dinmont

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and he didn't run badly at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago after a short break; Tom Marquand a notable booking; each-way shout.

9/2

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 118795 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who won a couple of Ayr handicaps in early summer, latterly off a mark just 1lb lower; has been patchy since though and can miss the break, meaning others look stronger.
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1st

3

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his seven runs since December.

14/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his six runs since December.

33/1

12th

17

(16)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well treated if proving resurgent but otherwise looks far from solid on his form for current yard, most recently always towards the rear in C&D contest last weekend.

33/1

Form: -56274 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow in the summer, following wind surgery, and goes in a first-time tongue-tie back from a break; might have been better drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but she's fine on Tapeta.
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9th

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:47 Bath

Starproof

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Can race freely and isn't the only potential pace influence here, but confidence in her restored by last month's Kempton rout (6f); hiked beyond any winning mark again, but goes on anything and this dual Ffos Las scorer won't fail for the return to a galloping track.

9/4

2

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Starproof

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

All three wins (6f) on turf and she won well at Ffos Las (good) in August; 0-10 on AW, though, and she raced freely and hung for pressure when sixth of nine over C&D 19 days ago.

11/2

6th

9

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Starproof

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

All three 6f wins on turf; has form on both AW surfaces but record on sand now stands at 0-9 and this is her first Polytrack run for two years.

6/1

33/1

Form: 580907 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won his novice over C&D early in the year and returns for the first time since; it was a weak race, though, and he's struggled badly in recent times.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

16/1

Form: 124108 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Brother to a Tapeta winner; progressed well in the first half of the season and the ground may have been faster than ideal two runs back but he hung left when again disappointing on Polytrack last time and now has something to prove in first-time headgear.
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2

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Dreamer

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mike Murphy

Trapped wide at Kempton last time having run well a couple of times at Chelmsford; two previous runs on Tapeta weren't great, however, and others have more pressing claims.

14/1

11

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Dark Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mike Murphy

Back in good nick for last two of his four runs for Mike Murphy, twice finishing fourth on AW at Chelmsford (7f/6f) this spring; still well handicapped on older form and holds each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 522143 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Found a weak turf novice when off the mark in August, since when he's been turned over twice as favourite in handicaps; switched from blinkers to a visor and is capable off this mark but drawn wide and has been turned over at 5-1 or shorter eight times.
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3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £21.60
Straight Forecast £18.25
Tricast £104.91
Trifecta £149.60

Selections

Daily Mail:

Buzz Box

Telegraph:

Fiscal Policy

SPOTLIGHT:

Coup De Force

POSTDATA:

Gundogan

D Express:

Starproof

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Of Applause

NEWMARKET:

Pop Star

The Times:

Gundogan

The Sun:

Buzz Box

Daily Record:

Buzz Box

The Guardian:

Fiscal Policy

The Star:

Fiscal Policy

TOPSPEED:

Coup De Force

Daily Mirror:

Coup De Force