August 25 / 16.00 Southwell (AW)

16.00

Standard

Grace & Dotty Fedoras And Feathers Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Grace & Dotty Fedoras And Feathers Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 571474 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
The addition of cheekpieces saw him get off the mark with a hard-fought 7f win at Newmarket in June; two lesser runs followed but he wasn't beaten far back at Newmarket on Friday (6f); a new visor is now deployed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Dapper Guest

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Margarson

Just 1-18 on turf and is hard to predict but he finished a fair third over this trip at Brighton (good to firm) last Sunday; could be dangerous if he can back that up but he still has something to prove on slow ground.

13/2

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Dapper Guest

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Won three 7f handicaps last season; generally underperformed in 2026 but his Newmarket fourth in June came off a 4lb higher mark; change of headgear today.

14/1

11th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dapper Guest

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Three wins last year, two on the AW (2-4 on sand); good fourth of ten at Newmarket (7f, good) in June but he's been below his best in two starts since; may do better returned to this surface.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 26-564 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well supported on his stable debut at Windsor six weeks ago (1m, good to firm) and beaten under one length into fourth at the finish; the form hasn't really been boosted but he has had wind surgery since and going back in trip shouldn't be a major issue; one to take seriously on his Tapeta debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Sheikh Raj

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Richard Hughes

Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well.

8/1

2nd

3

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sheikh Raj

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-7 but he's had only three starts for this stable; ran well to split two more prominently ridden rivals at Southwell (7f, AW) in August and did his best work late on when third of 11 in a Class 4 at Ayr (7f, soft) latest; strong claims with the return to 1m likely to suit on switch back to AW.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 055853

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6f win as a 2yo; hit and miss in handicaps this season but his latest Brighton third was one of his better runs; returning to Tapeta (second and first in two attempts) needs to give him a lift.
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1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Tattie Bogle

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Hard to win with (3-30) but had a consistent campaign and suffered interference last time at Beverley; 7f specialist.

7/2

8th

7

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Versatile tactically and his last win was here in June; 6lb higher now but was runner-up off this mark at Lingfield four days ago (7f AW) when in first-time cheekpieces; each-way claims.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good) in June and he ran another good race when a clear second there last time; this return to Polytrack is no problem and he should give it another good shot with cheekpieces added.

11/2

Form: 47504

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has bits of encouraging form, respectable fourth at Musselburgh most recently; bred to do better and he shaped okay in one previous AW start (racecourse debut).
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1st

5

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

The Sweet Escape

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Progressive 4yo who won back-to-back handicaps at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month before a near-miss at Galway (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago; has won over this trip in the past and he has leading claims off just 1lb higher than last time.

6/4

5th
10 (3)
Sherlock

8/1

Form: 5-9264

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-10 but there have been some near misses along the way, including over C&D; no immediate improvement for blinkers at Catterick last month but still holds each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Sherlock

10st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 5f AW event off 6lb lower in February and there was no disgrace in chasing home a Hamilton legend at that track (6f, good to firm) in returning blinkers (retained) nine days ago; he is another that cannot be discounted.

13/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Sherlock

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Belatedly opened account at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and has largely remained in good form since, albeit he was a shade disappointing when only sixth of ten at Ripon (6f, good; favourite) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

7/2

6th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sherlock

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.

7/2

11/2

Form: 1-2045 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D novice win in December; mixed bag in turf handicaps this year but looked stretched by a mile last time and this return to AW could prompt a bigger effort; high on the list.
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7th

11

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Singoura

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Still to add to her 2yo novice win; finished second of eight at Redcar (7f, good) in May but not in the same form in either run since; opposable.

12/1

6th

1

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Singoura

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

0-8 on turf but her last three runs (all 7f on good/good to firm) show that she can be competitive from her mark.

5/1

4th

1

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Singoura

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

0-7 on turf but only beaten just over a length in her last two starts, the latest when second of eight at Redcar (7f, good) this month; that form is working out well and respected off 1lb higher.

7/2

Form: 9-8779

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
1-12 over sprint trips; not found his best form this year and stepping up in trip and switching to AW needs to give him a lift.
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11th

9

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Resumed winning ways at Carlisle (6f) and not seen to ideal effect with fifth of eight over C&D later in June; this C&D scorer can't be discounted in refitted cheekpieces after a break.

12/1

12/1

Form: 831506

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Consistency has been an issue but his 6f wins at Chelmsford and Newmarket show he's capable on his good days; didn't convince with his stamina on first 7f run at Doncaster three weeks ago.
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7th

10

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

My Mate Kev

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Returned from three-month break with pretty good second behind Von Krolock at Lingfield (6f, AW; first run after wind op) 12 days ago; remains well handicapped and will be fine back on turf; must be considered.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Kev

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Chris Dwyer

Won 6f maiden on Chelmsford Polytrack as a 2yo and he looked a useful prospect when winning a 6f handicap at Newmarket in May 2025; however, he's had more horses in front of him than behind ever since and wind surgery (his second) since last seen in May needs to have made a big difference.

9/2

7th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

My Mate Kev

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Last win was at Newmarket in May 2025 off 11lb higher; only sixth of eight at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago when 6-4 favourite; steps back up in trip and is so well handicapped on old form that he must be considered.

3/1

16/1

Form: 33-318 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Marked improvement when making all up the favoured stands' rail in a fillies' maiden at Lingfield in June (7f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); hit hard for that success and she stopped quickly on her handicap debut at Newmarket 17 days ago; vulnerable once more.
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9th

6

(9)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Antalya

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jack Jones

Marked improvement when making all up the favoured stands' rail in a fillies' maiden at Lingfield in June (7f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); hit hard for that success and she stopped quickly on her handicap debut at Newmarket 17 days ago; vulnerable once more.

16/1

8th

3

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Newmarket (July)

Antalya

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Marked improvement when making all up the favoured stands' rail in a fillies' maiden at Lingfield seven weeks ago (7f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); much more on her plate handicapping after a 13lb rise.

8/1

1st

1

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:23 Lingfield

Antalya

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Jones

Run to a similar level in three starts, latterly on her turf debut back from five months off (6f; half-sister to three winning sprinters); would have been 8lb better off with stablemate I Can Imagine were this a handicap and cheekpieces need to help.

8/1

Form: 46028

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran well for second in a 7f Yarmouth maiden last month; reportedly unsuited by the going when tailed off on his handicap debut ten days ago; still has time to do better and he showed promise over C&D on his debut.
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12

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sunshine Mag

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-8; best effort was when second of 11 in a Yarmouth maiden (7f, good) in July, but his efforts in handicaps since leave plenty to be desired.

14/1

10

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Sunshine Mag

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Not matched his maiden/novice form in three handicap runs; cheekpiece experiment quickly aborted; not easily recommended.

16/1

11

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Sunshine Mag

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Mixed bag in his six starts, with his two handicap runs yielding heavy defeats; lacklustre run at Southwell last time has seen connections turn to headgear; others look safer.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £11.76
Tricast £47.40
Trifecta £53.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sheikh Raj

RP RATINGS:

Tattie Bogle

POSTDATA:

Sherlock

NEWMARKET:

My Mate Kev

LAMBOURN:

Sheikh Raj

The Times:

Sheikh Raj

Telegraph:

Sheikh Raj

The Guardian:

Sheikh Raj

D Express:

Sheikh Raj

Daily Mirror:

Sheikh Raj

The Star:

Sheikh Raj

The Sun:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Record:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Mail:

Sherlock