July 28 / 19.25 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 7f 14y
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 60-000 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hugely progressive for this yard last summer, winning four handicaps, including over C&D off 4lb higher last August; looks to be running himself into form this year, beaten just over 5l at Doncaster four weeks ago, and he's one to consider back down into a 0-80.
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8th

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Noodle Mission

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Rated 7lb lower than on the AW, but is hard to warm to on his latest efforts; needs the first-time blinkers to make a difference.

33/1

10th

9

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Noodle Mission

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer.

16/1

10th

5

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Noodle Mission

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-7054

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Looked promising last autumn, winning a Chepstow maiden and a Pontefract handicap (both 6f); in and out since but his last two runs haven't been too bad; has left William Haggas (same owner) since latest Haydock fourth; new yard jettison the headgear worn on his last two starts; could yet revive.
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7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Altmore

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Altmore

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

Form: 99U00/ CD

Last run: 697 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f novice events (one here) in late 2022 when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; struggled in 2023 and he hasn't been seen since pulling up in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield 664 days ago (for James Owen); plenty to prove on his belated return; first runner for his owner-trainer.
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4

(3)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Think Climate

9st 9lb

J: Ali Husain

T: Wayne Lukas

Won two 7f novice events (one here) in late 2022 when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; struggled in 2023 and he hasn't been seen since pulling up in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield 664 days ago (for James Owen); plenty to prove on his belated return; first runner for his owner-trainer.

33/1

0

8

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Think Climate

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: James Owen

midfield, hit 2nd, soon lost position and dropped to rear

5/1

11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Think Climate

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

awkward start, towards rear, headway and prominent on outer after 1f

20/1

Form: 444003 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over 6f, one of them here in February off a 3lb higher mark; has 7f form but might prove vulnerable to rivals with greater stamina reserves.
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12th

6

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Ziggys Condor

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins for former yard came over 6f but he does stay this longer trip; didn't run badly on last month's stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

Form: -40486 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Over two years since his last win; has dropped a long way down the weights but not sure he's in the form required to take advantage.
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3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Noel Wilson

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who is a C&D winner and added another AW success at Southwell (7f) last July; ended 2025 with a good third back at Southwell (7f again) in October; formerly trained by Ann Duffield; claims if ready to roll after five months off.

12/1

Form: 2371-9 D

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
The winner of seven of his 50 starts, the latest at Chelmsford in December when just 2lb lower; absent since a lesser C&D run in early January; he'll need to be at his best to take this after 206 days off.
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10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Choice

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

Form: 73-064

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
His only win came in a three-runner maiden (1m, soft) at Pontefract last May; not beaten far at Kempton last month (1m) but the drop back to 7f isn't sure to suit.
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4

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

0-12 in handicaps, but he continues to edge down the weights and ran well when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; blinkers given a go this time; one for the shortlist.

6/1

2

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

Yet to win a handicap and not at his best on his last two starts (caught wide here latest); has dropped a long way in the weights though and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking.

8/1

10th

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

8st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Beat two rivals at Pontefract on second start but yet to win a handicap and hasn't been the most consistent; easy to forgive a below-par Epsom run last time and gets a hood (has worn a visor) but needs to raise game.

8/1

7/1

Form: 047645 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning a 7f handicap at Kempton in March; patchy record since but he's back to that last winning mark and Hector Crouch is a positive booking; better run expected today.
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1st

9

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner off 8lb higher in December; chased home Split Elevens here last month but not quite so good back here four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb; each-way shout.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Three AW wins, the latest over C&D in December; went through a quiet spell since his most recent 7f run here (in January) but fared better back over C&D in May when going close off a reduced mark; bang there.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Not at his best of late, but has dropped 8lb lower than when successful over C&D in January; needs a resurgence, but is too well handicapped to ignore.

20/1

Form: 414907 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only five ran when he won over C&D in February; well beaten on his last three starts and others come here with more pressing claims.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

20/1

Form: 060797 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
On the downgrade on the evidence of his 2025 form for Ruth Carr; tumbling down the weights, however, and could yet come good again.
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4th

8

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Only turf win was in a Brighton novice (6f, soft) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in October 2023; however, he has run two sound races to be placed at Ayr on last two starts (7f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

Form: 379725 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three 7f wins in the first half of 2024; had a wind op in June and he's run well in both starts since, second (7f) and fifth (1m) in fast-ground handicaps at Newbury; back to his last winning mark and respected, despite the widest stall.
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1st

3

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Silver Trumpet

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Didn't fire on Tapeta three weeks ago but began this campaign with three respectable runs and is now only 3lb higher than when winning easily by nearly 5l over C&D (good) last summer; dangerous to ignore.

7/2

6th

1

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Silver Trumpet

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Three encouraging runs this year, all in a higher grade than this; C&D winner; interesting contender back at this level.

4/1

7th

8

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silver Trumpet

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All his wins have been over 7f but there's been only one of those (Epsom last August) in very nearly two years now; still paying for the ease of that win in a seven-runner race, so others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 423211 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Had looked fairly exposed this year but the removal of blinkers prompted a much better effort when coming home 5l clear at Wolverhampton last month (7f); followed up in good style at Kempton 19 days ago (1m); more on his plate upped to Class 4 upped another 6lb.
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5th

7

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

C&D win last summer; best effort for some time when getting up late to beat Havana Touch by a nose at Lingfield six weeks ago (7f, AW); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

15/2

1st

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

A three-time 7f/1m AW winner in 2025; back on song when runner-up to Bella Bisbee over C&D 16 days ago, so must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £60.60
Straight Forecast £60.32
Tricast £183.90
Trifecta £261.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Noodle Mission

NEWMARKET:

Savvy Exchange

Telegraph:

Altmore

TOPSPEED:

Lessay

POSTDATA:

Silver Trumpet

Daily Mail:

Bold Suitor

The Sun:

Ziggy's Condor

D Express:

Altmore

The Guardian:

Savvy Exchange

Daily Record:

Savvy Exchange

The Times:

Lessay

Daily Mirror:

Silver Trumpet

RP RATINGS:

Noodle Mission

LAMBOURN:

Noodle Mission

The Star:

Noodle Mission