October 08 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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Champions Day On Sky Sports Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Champions Day On Sky Sports Racing Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 535608 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D in March off 5lb higher mark; well held on his last three starts and a first-time tongue-tie is now attached to go with the regular hood; well handicapped but needs to show more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

3

(10)

20th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Road

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Eight-time winner; made a winning stable debut for Laura Mongan (1m, AW) in March but that wasn't a springboard to better things; sold for 2,000gns in July; return to 6f should suit on stable debut.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

4th Jun 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Won at 6f and over C&D for James Owen at the start of the year, then over 1m here on yard debut in March, but his last three runs have been nothing like as good; has plenty to prove back at 7f.

25/1

10th

6

(12)

1st Jun 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Enjoyed a revival for James Owen and this yard earlier in the year, with three wins, including two round here; up in the weights now, though, and finished well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 662438 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Scored on his handicap debut at Kempton AW (6f) in May; generally consistent since, he was gelded before running below par back at Kempton (6f) last month; place claims if running to his best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Crafty Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

In good form across his four starts this year, scoring twice (5.5f/5f) and being placed on the other two occasions, latterly when third back at Beverley (not clear run) one month ago; all those runs came on good to firm so he probably doesn't want too much of the forecast rain; otherwise hard to knock.

13/2

3rd

8

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Crafty Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Three sound runs this term, winning his last two, at Wetherby in June (5.5f, good to firm) and over C&D two weeks ago (good to firm); this looks a stronger race, but he could go well again.

7/2

1st

7

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Crafty Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Has run two good races this season, last time getting off the mark on turf at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 006050

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden but wasn't beaten far when fifth on his AW debut at this track (5f) last month; well beaten since back on turf and needs more.
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7th

10

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong favourite when winning over C&D (good ground) in May; only 1lb higher today but that win came in a 0-55 and this is more demanding; others look stronger

7/1

3rd

4

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Irish Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Declan Carroll

Well below form at Catterick last week but he had a near-miss over C&D (good) last month and he made all when winning this race last year; has claims if he can bounce back again and he's in the mix.

8/1

8th

7

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Gained his fifth success when seeing off ten rivals over C&D (good) in May; only narrowly denied another at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but below par when 3l third of five at Nottingham latest.

10/1

Form: 896798 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in December/January for previous trainer; only modest form since joining current yard and she looks up against it unless enthusiasm is rekindled on return to this track.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 322425

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-14 but has finished second on three of her last five starts; refitted cheekpieces replace hood this time; should win one of these at some point and holds good claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(10)

21st Oct 2024

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Alibi Warning

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Still seeking her first win and latest fifth of eight over C&D wasn't her best effort; won't be far away if anywhere near her peak though.

6/1

5th

8

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alibi Warning

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-14 but has finished second on three of her last five starts; refitted cheekpieces replace hood this time; should win one of these at some point and holds good claims.

7/1

5th

10

(10)

24th Sep 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Alibi Warning

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but she's been banging at the door in recent starts, most recently a close second over 6f here 12 days ago; has form over 7f but at Wolverhampton and this stiffer examination at the trip isn't sure to suit.

9/4

Form: 407663 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Last two wins came at Wolverhampton AW (6f) last November and in April; seemed to be running back into form when third at Ripon (6f, soft) ten days ago and she holds strong claims off just 1lb higher than her last winning mark, in first-time blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

White Umbrella

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month and she would surely have gone close to following up at Newcastle 13 days ago granted a clearer passage, motoring home having had to sit and suffer at a crucial stage of the race; handles soft ground and she's a key player.

6/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Four AW wins (all at Wolverhampton) to her name; arrives on the back of a good win at Ayr (6f, good to soft) ten days ago and should be fine at this track; one to consider under her penalty.

6/1

1st

8

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

White Umbrella

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

A dual 6f/7f AW winner in 2025; only eighth of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago, and she's not proving easy to catch right this season.

33/1

10/1

Form: 160064 C

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won at this track (7f) in March off 4lb higher mark but returns from a four-month break and her best form has been over further.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

6/1

Form: 2-4222 BF

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but has been runner-up in four of his last five starts; returns from a four-month break having changed hands in the interim; a market watch is advised on his stable debut.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Anglesey Lad

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Not disgraced after ten months off when fifth of ten in 5f Southwell AW handicap four weeks ago; he's 0-20 however.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 153502 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All five AW wins have been on Polytrack but showed his best form since leaving Deborah Faulkner for 8,500gns in August when second at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last Thursday; chance.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Howzak

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seven of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming at Newcastle (6f; first-time tongue-tie) in February; well beaten on his last three starts but he did have an excuse here two weeks ago (blindfold was removed late).

33/1

6th

4

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Howzak

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seven-time AW winner who is 1-7 on turf; paid for setting a strong pace when returned to this sphere last time but ended up achieving nothing in terms of form and he has become inconsistent.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Howzak

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seemingly aided by first-time tongue-tie when causing 28-1 surprise on AW in February (6f) but absent since running as though something was amiss the following month and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon; not the percentage call on first turf start since summer 2024.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.20
Straight Forecast £7.65
Tricast £51.20
Trifecta £66.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

White Umbrella

POSTDATA:

Alibi Warning

The Sun:

Anglesey Lad

Telegraph:

Howzak

RP RATINGS:

Secret Road

D Express:

Back Tomorrow

The Times:

Alibi Warning

Daily Record:

Anglesey Lad

The Guardian:

White Umbrella

The Star:

White Umbrella

Daily Mirror:

Howzak

Daily Mail:

Secret Road