October 24 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 470321 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW early in the year, winning three 7f handicaps (including here) in February/March; a quiet summer saw him drop in the weights and he's back in the groove now, following a near miss at Chelmsford (6f) with an easy 7f win back there last week (backed up by the clock); 3lb well in under his penalty; obvious chance.
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10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 314659 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Brighton this summer, all over 7f on fast ground; 0-16 on AW and only ninth of 12 over 1m here on Monday; others appeal more.
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8th

8

(1)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -66622 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-5 this year but he's gone close here (1m) and at Ayr (7f) on his last two starts; creeping back up the weights but capable of another prominent showing.
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4th

4

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Cancan In The Rain

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Won two from five last season and made an encouraging reappearance/stable debut when fourth of nine at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; stepping back down to 7f looks a positive move and the booking of promising claimer Jake Dickson is a plus; high on the list.

13/2

4th

4

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Cancan In The Rain

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gihan Arnolda

In fine form for Denis Quinn last summer, winning Class 5 handicaps at Southwell and Newmarket in August and running well when fourth of 17 at Ascot 258 days ago; he will need to be cherry ripe to defy this mark back from his absence though.

12/1

5

(17)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Cancan In The Rain

11st 5lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Denis Quinn

Record of 211 since wearing visor, the wins at Southwell (7f, AW) and Newmarket (1m, good to firm); back on career-high mark and back up in class but may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

12/1

Form: 777087 CD

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hold-up handicapper with four course wins to his name; 8lb lower than for his 1m win here in January; has gone well after a break in the past and he's one to consider; strong pace would aid his cause.
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13th

11

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Eligible

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.

66/1

10th

8

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Eligible

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.

40/1

4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

Form: 728604

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All wins at 6f but he ran creditably over this trip at Kempton ten days ago (cheekpieces on for the first time); due to drop 2lb at the weekend but he still warrants respect.
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10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 242382 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Yet to win in 2024 but he's run some fine races, notably a close second in a 17-runner handicap at York in July; another runner-up finish at Beverley last month; appears to handle Tapeta; each-way shout.
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6th

5

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 2lb higher than for his front-running win at Chelmsford in July but he hasn't matched it in three runs since, including back at Chelmsford 17 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

2

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to winning form when making all over C&D in July; twice held on turf in the meantime, but one for the shortlist if the return here galvanises him.

10/1

Form: 191565 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins this summer, the second of them coming over C&D off 2lb lower; last two runs have been disappointing though and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend.
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3rd

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Roaring Ralph

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has been in tremendous form this year, winning five of his last six starts, the most recent under Rhys Elliott at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; unpenalised for that success and holds good claims in hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Roaring Ralph

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

In tremendous form this year, and has won four of his last five races, three over 1m at Southwell and last time over 7f at Ayr (good to firm); has gone up 19lb (up 3lb for Ayr win) and should go well again.

13/8

Form: -70847 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won five times in 2022 but he's now gone 26 months without a win; ran okay in first-time cheekpieces at Redcar in August but couldn't build on it back at that track two weeks later; the cheekpieces are now dispensed with; opposable.
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6th

1

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has done his winning at 7f-1m but recent form features two encouraging efforts over 1m2f (turf/AW); long losing spell remains a cause for concern, however.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Six-time winner but his last success was in August 2022; on much reduced mark and was creditable third at Beverley (1m2f; tongue-tie added) in July but he was beaten 13l at Ripon last time and that took his losing run to 20; down the list.

12/1

4

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Carnival Zain

10st 13lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Much lower in the weights than for the latest of five wins in 2022 and ran well when third of 14 behind a couple of dead-heaters (including Star Start) at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time; each-way claims again despite a losing run of 19.

7/1

16/1

Form: 970020

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Struggled for Archie Watson this year, his one placed effort coming when second in a Beverley seller in July (8.5f, good to firm); last of ten back in a handicap in August; too much to prove.
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9th

6

(10)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Assessment

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Struggled for Archie Watson this year, his one placed effort coming when second in a Beverley seller in July (8.5f, good to firm); last of ten back in a handicap in August; too much to prove.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Assessment

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Archie Watson

Looked useful when winning 1m AW handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in spring 2023 but has largely been disappointing for new stable this year; went close in C&D seller (good to firm) last month but almost certainly needs to better that performance in this handicap.

13/2

2nd

3

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Assessment

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Archie Watson

soon led

7/1

10/1

Form: 467654 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Better effort when a front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); returning to 7f no problem but others appeal more for win purposes.
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10th

11

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Better effort when a front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); returning to 7f no problem but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Winless since his 2yo days; went close off 4lb higher here in March (7f) but he hasn't matched it in six runs since; stamina not proven.

12/1

Form: 11108- C

Last run: 488 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Completed a 6f hat-trick in spring 2023 (including here) for Stella Barclay; sold for 35,000gns last July but hasn't made the track for 488 days; stays 7f and effective on AW but best watched after the layoff.
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3rd

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Papa Cocktail

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner but turf successes are thin on the ground now, just one in over three years; however, he's been running up to his best since back on grass, going down narrowly in a higher grade at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May and another solid effort there last time; thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Tough sort whose form over C&D features a success last August and sound efforts in two of his last three outings; ties in with two of today's rivals on the latest one; solid chance.

13/2

5th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Exposed sprinter who wins in his turn these days but his C&D record reads 312; that latest visit was just one month ago and he competes from the same mark as when far from disgraced in midfield at York a fortnight ago; each-way contender.

12/1

50/1

Form: 151490 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won two of his four starts for James Owen in August/September; huge prices and well beaten in two runs for new yard this month; opposable.
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8

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

B Associates

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity.

8/1

10

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

B Associates

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

B Associates

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Nine of his ten wins have been on turf and he came from off the pace when good second off this mark at Brighton (6f; first-time visor) last month; has claims if he can repeat that form but he's 1-12 on AW and that success was in a claimer.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £21.80
Straight Forecast £21.97
Tricast £54.86
Trifecta £73.50

Selections

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POSTDATA:

Cancan In The Rain

SPOTLIGHT:

Eligible

D Express:

Cancan In The Rain

Daily Record:

Cancan In The Rain

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RP RATINGS:

Eligible