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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14th

12

(14)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Dapper Guest

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: George Margarson

Never figured in Class 2 event last time when in deeper waters for hat-trick attempt after Class 4 wins at Epsom; slight drop back in grade removes some pressure, albeit the competition is plentiful.

20/1

11th

13

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Dapper Guest

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: George Margarson

He's 3lb out of the handicap for this hat-trick bid, with his two recent wins having come in single-figure fields at Epsom (7f, good to soft); he's back up in grade and on better ground and at a different track, but is obviously in good heart and is not discounted.

12/1

1st

1

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Epsom

Dapper Guest

10st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

He took advantage of a reduced mark when beating Silver Trumpet over C&D (good to soft) last Monday; didn't look to be totally handling the camber that day and effectively has a 4lb penalty to shoulder; still respected.

3/1

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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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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4th

5

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Has stood up well to a busy year, winning three times and better than ever when successful at Brighton (7f, good) in September; not quite at that level in two runs since but perhaps fitting a visor in place of cheekpieces will help.

9/1

9

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Notched a third success of 2026 at Brighton (7f) in September; backed it up with a solid fourth of nine in 7f handicap at Beverley 13 days ago; this consistent sort ought to be in the shake-up again.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins this year, including C&D, and he was well on top at the finish when scoring at Brighton (7f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise in a deeper race could leave him vulnerable.

4/1

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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10th

10

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

The Sweet Escape

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

His fourth win of the year when doing it convincingly at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 22 days ago; a 6lb rise might not be beyond him but, although he has run well on ground softer than good, recent soft and heavy-ground assigments were swerved; presumably he could have done without the recent rain.

5/1

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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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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3rd

9

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Stirrup Cup

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent in the second half of this year and his three wins have come at 6f, but he's well served by testing ground and was a close third at Ayr (6f, heavy) last Thursday; could be in the mix.

8/1

4th

7

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Stirrup Cup

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Carlisle (6f, soft) in June; of interest on that form but he's failed to shine at Hamilton (6f, good to soft/soft) on two recent starts.

16/1

6th

7

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three 6f wins on soft include one on this track and he finished powerfully for the latest one at Carlisle in June; however, he has more to prove on two subsequent runs (the vet reporting he was lame on latest start in August).

16/1

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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4th

4

(2)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Mate Kev

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Chris Dwyer

Two 6f wins, on Polytrack and turf, but mixed record since the latter win in May 2025 and needs to improve for the return to Tapeta which is open to question, having not run on the surface since sole attempt last August.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Kev

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Both wins have come over 6f but his one 5f run wasn't without hope and he isn't on a bad mark; latest Yarmouth run wasn't his best though.

9/1

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