October 17 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
2 (5)
Hectic

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 569550 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has had plenty of chances since debut win over two years ago and, although he's slipped to a handy mark, he'll have to better his recent turf efforts to return to winning ways in a first-time visor.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Hectic

10st 5lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) last June but yet to hit top form this season, undergoing wind surgery before coming in seventh of ten in 6f Pontefract handicap four days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

7th

6

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ripon winner off a 3lb higher mark last June (6f, good); not in top form this season but should fare better on first run after having wind surgery

20/1

14th

13

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Hectic

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Liam Bailey

Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 584103 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has found some form again since cheekpieces went on, winning at Beverley (5f) at the end of August; shaped well when third over C&D on recent AW debut, keeping on for third having had to wait for room at a crucial stage; should go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Spirit Of Applause

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Having his 50th career start and reliable in the main; close up last week at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) after racing up with the pace; each-way chance.

6/1

3rd

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Spirit Of Applause

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Ended his last campaign in good form and he reappeared with a respectable fourth at Beverley (5f, good) 16 days ago; he could show the benefit of that latest outing today and he's run some good races over this C&D.

3/1

4th

4

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Spirit Of Applause

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner who was in good form last autumn; the booking of the promising Jake Dickson catches the eye, but he's been off for over seven months and doesn't have a great record when fresh.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 022374 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His losing sequence continues and latest Hamilton fourth of seven was no more than respectable; can figure back on AW but others are preferred for win purposes again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

Form: 266463 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Arrives on the back of a creditable third at Bath but his very long losing spell remains a negative.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

6/1

Form: -71315 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has proved a bargain buy for this yard at only 1,000gns, winning a pair of 6f turf handicaps in recent months; met all sorts of trouble when fifth (Spirit Of Applause third) over C&D 12 days ago and likely still on a workable mark; drawn widest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

15

(16)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Fiscal Policy

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Picking up his share of prize money this season, making the frame five times either side of his Pontefract (6f, good) win last month; despite that he is still 5lb lower than when a close fourth in this race 12 months ago; each-way shout.

11/1

2nd

3

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

11:45 Newmarket (July)

Fiscal Policy

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ruth Carr

Finished second in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 4lb higher; back to winning ways at Pontefract (6f, good) this month and his latest C&D third was another good run; place claims once again.

5/1

3rd

1

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Fiscal Policy

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark for the year when comfortably seeing off nine rivals at Pontefract (6f, good) 11 days ago; 2lb well in under a penalty; ran well over C&D last summer; solid claims.

5/1

11/1

Form: 323537 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner for Tony Carson; went without his usual visor when never involved on last month's Wolverhampton stable debut after a break and that headgear is missing again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

12/1

Form: 107005 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Successful on four of his nine visits here, including two over this trip; respectable fifth of eight back here (7f) last time and being eased another 2lb can only help.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Cliffcake

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more.

20/1

2

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Cliffcake

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims.

11/2

4th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Cliffcake

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark.

10/1

Form: 504333 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Newcastle handicap off a similar mark in March; recent turf efforts respectable and Hollie Doyle does the steering back on AW; in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(2)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Glamorous Express

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tony Carroll

Saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth in 6f Southwell handicap 13 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though.

10/1

4th

12

(2)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Glamorous Express

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tony Carroll

Saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth in 6f Southwell handicap 13 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though.

10/1

14/1

Form: 786094 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Rated some 15lb higher at the start of the year and last Thursday's C&D fourth of ten was a bit of a step back in the right direction; needs to build on that now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 123627 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not the first horse to be reinvigorated by the move to Mick Appleby, winning at Nottingham in June and placed three times since; not at best at Bath last time but capable of bouncing back here under Tom Marquand.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Lipsink

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Has won four of his last seven starts and the latest defeat at Chelmsford was no backward step; however, his mark has taken a hit and this 9yo is returning from a lengthy break; fine on all ground.

10/1

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

16/1

Form: 416459 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Things didn't go her way over 7f at Newcastle last time but she remains 4lb above the mark she defied over this trip at Leicester in June; others are more obvious.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(11)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

High Violet

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Loughnane

Things didn't go her way over 7f at Newcastle last time but she remains 4lb above the mark she defied over this trip at Leicester in June; others are more obvious.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

High Violet

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Didn't convince with her stamina in one attempt over this trip in April; had been in good form this summer prior to a blip at Yarmouth latest; others may have greater stamina reserves.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

High Violet

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Hold-up filly who won at Leicester in July and ran to a similar level when a close fourth at Newmarket last time (despite saddle slipping); one to consider.

4/1

16/1

Form: 642010

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close in a 5f Newcastle handicap in June (only AW start) and didn't need to match that form to win a three-runner maiden at Chepstow in August; ran poorly at York last time but this is a slightly easier race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

9

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Ticktyboo

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Just one win from 21 starts and that was in a maiden in August 2024; has dropped a long way in the weights but he generally struggled for Nigel Tinkler last year and was last of ten on recent stable debut at Newcastle (7f, AW); visor is now added.

40/1

10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £32.10
Straight Forecast £28.25
Tricast £200.12
Trifecta £289.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of Applause

TOPSPEED:

Cliffcake

POSTDATA:

Strong Johnson

The Star:

Fiscal Policy

Telegraph:

Hectic

Daily Record:

Glamorous Express

The Times:

Lipsink

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Of Applause

The Guardian:

Spirit Of Applause

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Applause

THE NORTH:

Cliffcake

Daily Mail:

Cliffcake

The Sun:

Cliffcake

D Express:

Strong Johnson