October 24 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 471995

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a 1m2f handicap at Beverley in July; ran okay over that same C&D last time but more will be needed if she is to double her tally.
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7th

1

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Love Yours

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

It took 15 races before she got off the mark (Beverley in July) but now she's added a C&D win last Thursday; no handicap good thing under her penalty but she needs respect hot on the heels of a career-best.

4/1

7th

1

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Love Yours

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

raced wide, midfield, steady headway and in touch with leaders halfway, weakening when bit short of room over 1f out

4/1

1st

11

(2)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Love Yours

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Off the mark in a 1m2f handicap at Beverley in July; ran okay over that same C&D last time but more will be needed if she is to double her tally.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 98726

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two solid efforts in handicaps this autumn, still looking a bit raw when sixth of 16 at Yarmouth 17 days ago; returning to AW could help and he's not fully exposed.
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7th

14

(19)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Sarmiento Power

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner but 0-6 on turf and recent form none too encouraging; poor draw too.

25/1

14th

11

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Sarmiento Power

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner; decent form at Dundalk last autumn, poor at that venue this year; same story at Navan on latest.

25/1

14th

10

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Sarmiento Power

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

1m4f AW winner is 0-4 on turf; recent showings at Dundalk not encouraging and remains 7lb above sole win; others appeal more.

20/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 521261

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Done well since blinkers were added, winning at Epsom in August and adding a Chelmsford handicap last week (both 1m2f); has also run well over C&D in between; fair claims despite his penalty.
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5

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Early Morning Dew

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won over 1m2f on turf last August and AW in October; also had AW form in the winter but recent efforts do not look persuasive.

25/1

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Early Morning Dew

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Well beaten twice in a row over hurdles this spring and only fifth of seven when back on the Flat at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; however, he won over C&D last August on his sole previous course visit and is well treated on AW form as recent as February; not written off.

13/2

1

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Early Morning Dew

10st 9lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual C&D winner (from four runs), latterly off a 1lb lower mark last autumn; said to have stopped quickly when well beaten at a short price over hurdles last month, which leaves him a bit to prove, but he has one of the more experienced jockeys up.

4/1

10/1

Form: 325573

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
1m win on Polytrack one year ago; yet to win a handicap but several good runs this year and he was a close third at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last month; not ruled out.
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4th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dr Foster

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

1m win on Polytrack one year ago; yet to win a handicap but several good runs this year and he was a close third at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last month; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Dr Foster

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Sole 3yo in this field; placed in 8.5f seller and 1m2f handicap at Beverley in July; well held on soft going most recently; record is just 1-17 but he has the best chance at the weights.

5/2

7th

3

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:15 Brighton

Dr Foster

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

switched to near side 3f out

11/2

14/1

Form: 723617 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, the latest over C&D last month off a 4lb lower mark; couldn't build on it in an amateur riders' race at Chelmsford two weeks later; needs to bounce back to his best.
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7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

Ran well when second of nine in returning cheekpieces at Leicester (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but all seven wins have been on the AW; still 6lb lower than for the latest of those, but he attempts beyond 1m6f for the first time on his 63rd outing.

9/4

2nd

2

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

All seven wins have been on the AW (1m2f-1m4f) and he ran creditably on his last two starts; however, he's yet to finish in the first three in five starts on turf and others are preferred; cheekpieces are back on for the first time since 2024.

12/1

Form: 426979

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than when second at Pontefract (1m4f, good) in May; not come close to reproducing that on the Flat since but he's run well here in the past and latest hurdle effort was okay; not ruled out.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

Form: 541990

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run when successful in 1m2f handicap at Windsor in July; well held since and 0-13 on AW as opposed to 6-28 on turf.
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8th

3

(11)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

15:32 Kempton (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dean Ivory

dwelt start, held up in last, outpaced 3f out, never on terms

20/1

8th

3

(11)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

15:32 Kempton (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dean Ivory

dwelt start, held up in last, outpaced 3f out, never on terms

20/1

7th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Ended losing run when successful in 1m2f handicap at Windsor in July; well held since and 0-13 on AW as opposed to 6-28 on turf.

16/1

8th
2 (8)
Francesi

10/1

Form: 836834

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 30 starts but he has often run well this year, including on his last two starts; stamina not assured but he holds each-way claims off a reduced mark.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

25/1

Form: 6-7777

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden; didn't live up to market billing at Newcastle last month and now goes into new territory distance-wise (raced mainly at 6f-7f).
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10th

10

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal.

20/1

10th

10

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal.

20/1

8

(7)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Maiden (0-14); continues to fall in the weights but there were few positives seven weeks ago from his latest start (1m3f) on first attempt beyond 1m; best to look elsewhere for the solution.

25/1

10/1

Form: 143373

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He made a winning handicap debut at Chelmsford in June (1m2f) when sent off at 100-1; back at that level when a close third of nine at Wolverhampton ten days ago (1m4f); in the mix with a repeat.
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10th

4

(11)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

He made a winning handicap debut at Chelmsford in June (1m2f) when sent off at 100-1; back at that level when a close third of nine at Wolverhampton ten days ago (1m4f); in the mix with a repeat.

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Caused a shock when winning off this mark at Chelmsford (1m2f; 100-1) in June; not disgraced since but needs more back up in trip.

8/1

7th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 8lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Kept on gamely to cause 100-1 shock over C&D on handicap debut in June and has held his form pretty well since; can sometimes race a bit too freely but probably won't be far away.

8/1

11th
7 (10)
Vecchio

50/1

Form: 7-8709

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who is yet to shine for current stable; plenty to prove, not least his stamina.
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10th

8

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vecchio

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding, poor maiden who hasn't finished placed in a long time; will do well to get involved.

66/1

8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

Form: 322531

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
He had been threatening in handicaps this season prior to a runaway success at Beverley five weeks ago (8.5f, good; cheekpiees first time); hit with an 8lb rise but absence of headgear and the new trip are both queries.
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4th

3

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Tees George

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adrian Nicholls

In decent nick at present, winning his third race when scoring at Beverley (8.5, good to firm) in April off 2lb lower; made the frame on his two starts last month and holds place claims.

3/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Tees George

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Campaigned mostly at up to 8.5f and has seemed ideally suited by Beverley/Newcastle, having registered all of his top-two finishes at those venues; doesn't look the answer in this scenario.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tees George

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Fourth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when winning at Beverley (8.5f) the following month; latest Beverley effort was not so good and he has fared no better than sixth in six races from a mark of 61 and higher.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £95.70
Straight Forecast £56.30
Tricast £173.86
Trifecta £362.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Early Morning Dew

The Guardian:

Tees George

NEWMARKET:

Francesi

The Times:

Royal Praise

RP RATINGS:

Dr Foster

The Sun:

Sarmiento Power

POSTDATA:

The Bay Warrior

D Express:

Tees George

Daily Record:

Tees George

Telegraph:

Francesi

Daily Mail:

Early Morning Dew

Daily Mirror:

Early Morning Dew

The Star:

Early Morning Dew