July 13 / 18.15 Southwell (AW)

18.15

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  • Prize money: £39255
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 50-130 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ran as if something was possibly amiss in notable handicap at Epsom last time; useful form otherwise this term, scoring at Thirsk then third in big field at York; sole attempt on AW resulted in Newcastle 2yo win; not written off.
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21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

11th

2

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Against The Wind

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him.

5/1

3rd

6

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; thumped ten rivals in a C&D handicap last July and ran well off his revised mark (1lb lower today) back here in September; found the Group 1 Abbaye too hot to handle when last seen in October; won after a break last spring but he was well ahead of his mark then and that probably isn't the case now.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 823-02 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on turf, albeit with a record of only 1-9 and she was behind some of today's opponents at York on reappearance; good second at Haydock since but this is a step back up in class and the change of surface presents a question mark.
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2nd

10

(7)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Amestris

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful on turf, albeit with a record of only 1-9 and she was behind some of today's opponents at York on reappearance; good second at Haydock since but this is a step back up in class and the change of surface presents a question mark.

10/1

6

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

Amestris

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Bell

Easy winner of a Lingfield novice (5f, good) last May; highly tried after that but she struggled in a novice in final 2yo run and was the same story on handicap debut at York (first run after wind surgery) last month; now drops into a Class 4 but has bit to prove and she needs to get back on track.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1-12 C BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly whose solid promise over 6f comprises two novice wins, including at Southwell, and creditable second in Ripon handicap; shapes as if this drop in distance won't be an issue; tongue-tie applied; commands major respect.
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8

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Fluorescence

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Made it three wins from his five starts when landing a handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last August; her two other wins came at 6f; returned to form when staying on for fourth of 14 at Southwell (5f, AW) last September when last seen and the return to 6f could be a good move on her comeback.

15/2

13

(13)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Fluorescence

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced, improving sprinter who likes to be up there; her first real blip when down the field at York (5f, good to firm) but unlikely that she gave her true running; remains of interest and has run well on both visits here.

12/1

6

(7)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Fluorescence

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Prominent-racer who made it three wins from her five starts when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; now 4lb higher in a hotter race but this lightly raced 3yo could continue to progress.

8/1

5/1

Form: 12-19

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Unexposed colt whose 6f form comprises a solid record (121) at novice level on AW/turf and midfield effort, fading late on, in notable handicap at York; this drop in trip is worth exploring and he remains open to further progress; shortlisted.
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3

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Showering

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

His progress looked to have stalled after winning at Chester in July but he was back to his best when third at Goodwood 12 days ago, not really getting a clear run at things until it was too late; runs off the same mark here but he will have to prove himself on soft ground.

8/1

2

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Showering

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Down the field at Doncaster four weeks ago but that was his first attempt at 7f and it was in a more competitive race than this; he had a 3-8 strike-rate previously (including 6f wins on good/good to soft) and this 3yo could bounce back with a bold show for his top yard.

6/1

13th

8

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Showering

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Strike-rate of 3-8, with one of those wins on good to soft; endured a wide trip when placed at Chester last time but was beaten 4l and whether he wants 7f remains to be seen (confined to sprinting thus far).

20/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 313-9 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three starts over 5f on turf last season, running well in the Cornwallis the final time; failed to beat a rival in 6f Group 2 at Haydock on reappearance; drops back in trip/class but has a fairly tough mark to overcome.
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6th

3

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kullazain

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Close to a career best when winning over 6f here (Class 3; 2-1 favourite; from 3lb lower) over Christmas; free and a beaten favourite twice since, so will need to drop the anchor if to make his presence felt over today's longer trip; others make more appeal.

8/1

7th

4

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kullazain

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

Landed a gamble over C&D in December, his first run after a gelding operation; only third off this mark at Kempton last time where he was hamstrung by a refusal to settle; still lurks on an interesting mark and he is one to take seriously, even with the stable on a losing run of 25.

9/4

3rd

7

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kullazain

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Landed a gamble at Wolverhampton six weeks ago (6f), his first run since a gelding operation; well on top at the finish on that occasion and a 4lb rise looks extremely fair given the second, fourth and fifth have won since; good draw and lots to like.

5/2

9/1

Form: -26220 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole attempt over C&D resulted in success in first-time cheekpieces last December; generally consistent in that headgear since, not disgraced at Royal Ascot most recently; interesting contender back in this scenario and switched to blinkers.
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12th

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Brosay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Pike

Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now.

12/1

6th

10

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Brosay

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Pike

Proved somewhat resurgent at Ascot last week in third start for Charlie Pike and may build on that effort; only 1lb above last winning mark and can't be ruled out.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Brosay

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Pike

Two 6f wins at the end of last summer, at Windsor (good to firm) and over C&D (good to soft); just 2lb higher than for the latter but he's hard to assess now, having been well held over an inadequate 5f on his yard debut (AW) then eased following serious interference at Newbury; too much to prove just now but one to keep an eye on.

16/1

6/1

Form: 7-5260 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Good second in big field at York in May and ties in with Against The Wind on that effort; has failed to back up the form in two starts at same venue since, albeit with the 6f trip providing an excuse on latest; returns to what looks his optimum distance.
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22

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Loom

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Just one win to his name but runner-up in a big field at the Dante meeting here and again found only one too good at Southwell in September; however, both those runs were over 5f, he hasn't looked as effective at this trip and he never looked like getting involved over 5f here on Friday.

25/1

8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Loom

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Ran a cracker to finish second of 22 in a hot 3yo C&D handicap at the Dante meeting; unable to build on that since but he returned to form when second at Southwell 17 days ago; that was a drop in class and a 2lb rise back up in grade could find him out.

10/1

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Loom

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Started the campaign in good form, notably when second of 22 at the Dante meeting at York (5f, good to firm); his progress has stalled more recently though and hopes rest on the drop into Class 4 company perking him up.

7/1

Form: 171-96 D

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-5 last term for previous yard, bagging Listed honours final start; form dipped sharply kept to 6f in UAE early this year for new stable and, back from another break, the market may prove best guide; 1-1 over 5f (debut win).
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16th

6

(9)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Jungle Drums

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Sprung an 80-1 surprise at Chelmsford in October (6f; dead-heated) but failed to back it up at Southwell two weeks later; others look safer.

33/1

11th

9

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Drums

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Listed winner at 2yrs for Karl Burke; struggled initially for this yard but he returned to from out of the blue when making all to win (dead-heated with reopposing Artagnan) at Chelmsford two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope despite a 2lb rise.

4/1

9

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Drums

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Listed winner at 2yrs for Karl Burke; struggled initially for this yard but he returned to from out of the blue when making all to win (dead-heated with reopposing Artagnan) at Chelmsford two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope despite a 2lb rise.

4/1

Form: 29-085 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Amestris, with record just 1-9; showed promise over C&D on 2yo debut but is far from solid on her form this season for new stable; chance depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.
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5th

6

(3)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Call

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poorly drawn when down the field over C&D when last seen in October; prior to that she had won well in first-time blinkers at Redcar and she remains of interest from a handicapping perspective.

6/1

8th

1

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Call

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Responded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning her first handicap at Redcar (5f, good) eight days ago; 3lb rise fair enough and she has run well on Tapeta, but has been handed a duff draw.

7/2

5

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Storm Call

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

It's now 13 outings since her last victory but she comes here in decent nick, fourth of ten in 5f Musselburgh handicap four days ago; she's one for the shortlist with blinkers added.

10/1

Form: 0-0205 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-4 last term; inconsistent this season, best effort when second in notable handicap at Epsom; likely player on that form but he's not guaranteed to reproduce it; chance partly depends on how well he takes to new surface.
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1st

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Gained a deserved success at Catterick (5f) in October and resumed from five months off with a good third of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

3rd

11

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Lexington Blitz

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Cowell

A third representative in this field for Robert Cowell; came good at Catterick (5f, good) last autumn after several near misses; possibly found heavy ground against him at Doncaster on final start and has since been gelded; not ruled out if ready to do himself justice after a break.

20/1

Form: 70-250 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has bits of Listed/Group form on turf and ran well in useful conditions race at Chelmsford in sole AW attempt; came up short in Royal Ascot handicap most recently but this is less demanding; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £136.20
Straight Forecast £121.67
Tricast £828.10
Trifecta £868.00

Selections

Daily Mail:

Fluorescence

NEWMARKET:

Amestris

SPOTLIGHT:

Brosay

RP RATINGS:

Loom

POSTDATA:

Mr Lightside

D Express:

Loom

Daily Mirror:

Fluorescence

The Star:

Fluorescence

Daily Record:

Fluorescence

The Times:

Amestris

Telegraph:

Amestris

The Sun:

Amestris

TOPSPEED:

Brosay

LAMBOURN:

Brosay