August 01 / 15.25 Southwell (AW)

15.25

Standard

Prestige Safety Fire Risk Assessments Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Prestige Safety Fire Risk Assessments Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 451595 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but his win was a wide-margin one over C&D in April; no progress in three starts since and sold out of the Moore stable for 10,000gns last month; betting likely to guide if a full revival is on the cards.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

None too consistent and he has been well beaten on his last two starts; has the lowest BHA rating in the field and has to concede weight all round so he looks up against it.

7/1

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Blew hot and cold for his former stable and it has been a similar story for James Owen, his win at Southwell and second over 1m here surrounded by lesser efforts; chance if on one of his good days; cheekpieces added to usual accessories.

4/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Emphatic win on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) early last month; disappointing in next two runs but he got back on track with a clear second at Kempton (hood reapplied) 11 days ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if he can back that up.

5/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 334543

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The winner of just one of her 39 starts but she's been running creditably of late, all the more so given her propensity to get it wrong at the start; drops into a Class 6 this time and has the ability to play a leading role if not conceding too much ground at the stalls.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Windsor Pass

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John Butler

Just one win from her 42 starts; hard to crab her consistency but she's back up in class in a deep race for the grade.

12/1

7

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Windsor Pass

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running well for a while now and was only a length away last week at Ffos Las (extended 7f); however, finds winning extremely hard with a strike-rate of 1-41.

5/1

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Windsor Pass

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has modest 1-40 strike-rate but scores very high marks for her consistency on turf/AW over the last year or so; runner-up off today's mark at Southwell (1m, AW) three weeks ago; probably on the premises again here.

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 770382

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won just one of his 20 starts for Declan Carroll, but he made a pleasing start for his new stable when keeping on well for second at Catterick nine days ago (7f, soft; cheekpieces first time); appears to handle Tapeta and worth another crack at 1m on latest evidence; contender off the same mark.
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5th

6

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May and over C&D in June (good to soft; 18-runner handicap); beaten 8l on AW last time; could bounce back.

9/2

5th

1

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Woodleigh

10st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Justified favouritism at Redcar (1m2f; good to firm) before following up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); carries 5lb extra for latest win (and now rated above this 0-55 grade); Cian Horgan's claim reduces the weight burden; player if able to run to similar level back on AW (0-11).

7/2

1st

12

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Has gained last two wins over 1m2f at Redcar, including latest start; runner-up in most recent 1m attempt so he may be able to remain competitive.

13/2

33/1

Form: /0600-

Last run: 304 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in two handicaps (1m, good to firm and 1m2f, heavy); bred to do better at some stage but not easily recommended.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner when 7lb lower last December; reasonably consistent in five starts since scoring at Lingfield; tongue-tie now tried; each-way player but looks in need of a favour from the handicapper before winning again.

6/1

5th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Both wins in December including one over this trip; third in all four starts since his latest success and the return to 7f looks to be in his favour; solid contender.

5/1

3rd

2

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 7f at Wolverhampton and Lingfield in December and he's held his form with placed efforts in last three runs including a close call over C&D in January; still looks on a workable mark and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

3/1

Form: 476376 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D win off this mark in February; needs to bounce back from two lesser runs but Warren Fentiman claims a useful 5lb and he's not ruled out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mickey Mongoose

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Two 7f AW wins at Southwell this year but he's not easy to predict and was only fourth of seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; that took his turf record to 1-19 and he has something to prove back at this trip.

10/1

4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mickey Mongoose

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW.

12/1

Form: 535562

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Kempton in December off this mark; several good runs in defeat since, including at this track, and she was second of nine (in front of Aspire To Glory despite meeting trouble) over a mile at Kempton last month; each-way claims again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been revitalised since joining this yard with form figures of 23121; latest win came in this headgear combination at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; drop back to 7f is no problem and she's a leading candidate under the penalty.

6/4

1st

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Prefer The Sister

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Highly competitive with James Owen for last four starts, notably when running away with a Brighton handicap (7f, good to firm) eight days ago; creditable second there yesterday with a hood added; had 1m form last season; highly respected if she's brought out quickly again.

4/6

2nd

2

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been running well since joining this yard and recorded her first turf win over C&D (good to firm) last Tuesday with Dion Baker (has won since) two places back; shoulders a 5lb penalty but may have more to give.

5/4

Form: 6-8145 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
4-18 on AW, two of the wins coming over C&D with the latest an impressive success in a handicap in April; not so good twice since but a nine-week break could have perked him up.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Readily landed a division of this race last year and sole win since came in C&D classified contest 34 days ago; should go well, for all that he might be vulnerable to younger legs.

7/1

1st

12

(4)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D handicap winner who's run respectably on his last five starts (all classifieds); beaten just 1l (7f; first-time blinkers, now removed) at Newcastle one week ago and he'll likely be on the premises once more.

8/1

5th

8

(10)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

C&D winner who has finished third in classified events on three of his four starts this year; first-time blinkers won't need to give him too much extra.

7/1

8/1

Form: 241024 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
13th time lucky when landing a 1m handicap at Newcastle in May off 1lb lower; similar form when second at Yarmouth in June; not so good at Leicester four weeks ago but the change of headgear could perk him up (ran well when first visored).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Back on form when second in a C&D handicap last month; possibly unsuited by a drop to 6f for the first time in well over two years when seventh at Kempton since; good shout if recapturing the previous C&D form.

3/1

7th

7

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Denis Quinn

Raced over further since handicapping and his sole success came over 1m last May; second of seven at Lingfield last time (7f), well positioned in a race that was steadily run to halfway; on a competitive mark but dropping to 6f is the query.

7/1

2nd

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:26 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Well handicapped on his Newcastle win (1m) last May but he's hard to predict and was beaten 10l at Southwell (7f) last time; that took his record to 1-23 and others are preferred.

12/1

Form: -76778

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; hard to recommend on this year's efforts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(13)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Max Stripes

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Lisa Williamson

12-race maiden; hard to recommend on this year's efforts.

50/1

7

(2)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Max Stripes

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Seventh in two starts at Chepstow (7f, good) and Carlisle (6f, soft) in May/June; up in trip and returns to AW; lots to prove.

50/1

12

(7)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Max Stripes

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lisa Williamson

0-10 and came in a below-form seventh of 12 in 7f Chepstow handicap 17 days ago; he's very hard to make a case for.

50/1

10th
9 (11)
Create

10/1

Form: 083219 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two of her three wins have come over C&D, the latest off 3lb lower in May; never threatened in a 7f handicap at Doncaster five weeks ago but she's more appealing than many in this field.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Create

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice over 1m at Southwell last year; struggled on her first four outings this term but returned to some form when fourth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; needs to build on that.

9/1

4th

18

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Create

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Gained sole turf win at Doncaster but returns here with a big doubt over her current form, highlighted by those duck eggs next to her name.

33/1

12th

10

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Create

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Blows hot and cold and she's struggled on Tapeta this spring in her three runs after a break; plenty to prove and probably more potent at 1m these days.

33/1

20/1

Form: /9-707

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modest form in her six starts but her latest Wolverhampton run (8.6f) was quite eyecatching, poorly positioned turning in but keeping on quite steadily (ran the fastest final 3f in the race); that effort offered hope of better and she's not discounted in another modest event; unexposed on Tapeta.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Sunday Belle

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ian Williams

Modest form in her six starts but her latest Wolverhampton run (8.6f) was quite eyecatching, poorly positioned turning in but keeping on quite steadily (ran the fastest final 3f in the race); that effort offered hope of better and she's not discounted in another modest event; unexposed on Tapeta.

20/1

3

(10)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunday Belle

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced 4yo who has struggled in two turf handicaps following a lengthy absence after one run in Dubai; returns to AW.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Sunday Belle

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced 4yo has shown only poor form to date, off 16 months before beating just one home on her handicap debut at Nottingham (1m) 18 days ago; much more is required.

25/1

12th
11 (4)
Embarked

10/1

Form: 308631 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Course winner; gained his first 1m success when seeing off nine rivals at Doncaster two weeks ago (good to soft); only 3lb higher and won't mind the return to AW; stable also runs Create.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

Form: 912143

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins already this year and he wasn't far off his best when third of nine at Kempton last month (1m); each-way claims.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Dylan Cunha

Six-time AW winner for Alice Haynes, the most recent coming at Chelmsford last August; 5lb lower than for that success but he's been well held in four starts since joining this stable.

12/1

6th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Dylan Cunha

Should be well handicapped but he has suffered three heavy defeats for his new yard; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb but there are risks attached at present.

16/1

10th

3

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps for Alice Haynes last year (one over C&D), latterly off this mark, despite often lugging left; not offered a lot in two runs back for his current yard and needs a revival.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: /13-70 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big prices in two runs for new yard after a 480-day absence; no appeal.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who showed his first worthwhile form following a long absence when fourth, beaten 3.25l, behind Al Baahy at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (cheekpieces first time); far from certain to be in the same form again.

20/1

4th

7

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Damien Wingrove

C&D winner two years ago but he's beaten a total of two rivals in six starts for new trainer following an absence; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a major revival.

20/1

13th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Racing Country

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Damien Wingrove

Three-time winner, most recently over 9.4f at Wolverhampton early in 2024, but has very weak form claims on what he's shown this year.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £14.00
Tricast £96.62
Trifecta £110.70

Selections

The Guardian:

Ocean Odyssey

Daily Mail:

Woodleigh

Daily Mirror:

Create

RP RATINGS:

Embarked

POSTDATA:

Windsor Pass

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunday Belle

Telegraph:

Cuban Fiesta

D Express:

Ocean Odyssey

Daily Record:

Woodleigh

The Star:

Create

The Sun:

Embarked

The Times:

Windsor Pass