August 28 / 18.15 Southwell (AW)

18.15

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Racing League Race 37 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Racing League Race 37 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 029895 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had a fine time of things last year, including a Racing League success on Tapeta at Newcastle; in and out this year, but latest Newcastle fifth wasn't a bad run given his track position and he should be fine at this venue; drawn widest but likely to be dropped in, so it's not insurmountable.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

15

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Low-key return to turf at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should be well treated but he comes with risks attached.

25/1

14th

11

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Drew a blank in 2025 but he has slipped a long way in the weights; absent since a poor run at Newcastle (7f) in February; headgear absent for his return and dropping back to 6f isn't sure to suit.

33/1

10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

Form: 1-0853 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ended a productive 2024 campaign with a stylish win at Kempton (7f) in December; running himself back into form this summer, beaten 2l into third back at Kempton last week, and he's one to consider.
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8th

2

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

He's dropped to a mark fully 15lb lower than when a close fourth over C&D last August; however, this regressive 5yo has struggled to get competitive this year; a first-time visor replaces a tongue-tie.

7/1

7th

5

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and his losing run stretches back 18 months; attracted support at Yarmouth last month (7f, good) but fared no better; now tried in a tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well.

7/1

Form: 19-779

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Craig Lidster (5f-6f, including Tapeta); did well to finish as close as he did in a hot York sprint (6f, good) on latest outing given he was slowly away, detached early and then made up his ground away from the main action; capable off this mark but York was the second time in succession he's blown it leaving the stalls and he's a risky proposition with this trip not sure to suit; cheekpieces now tried.
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2nd

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Almarada Prince

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise.

11/4

2nd

5

(14)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Made the frame in big-field C&D handicaps on his last two runs; would have finished much closer 13 days ago but for being hampered in the closing stages; mark left unchanged and he should be in the thick of the action once again.

6/1

4th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ran his best race for new connections when third of 21 in a 0-85 over C&D four weeks ago; mark left unchanged but he does need to prove himself on ground firmer than good.

7/1

Form: 0-0002 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He was on the crest of a wave when winning this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark; this year has been a struggle but there were much more positive signs from his keeping-on second over C&D last month; in the mix with a repeat.
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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

Form: -14543 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
His three AW runs have yielded two wins and a close third and this C&D seems to suit him ideally (two best RPRs here); due to be 2lb higher in the future and, unlike many of his rivals, he still has his best days ahead of him.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Philanthropist

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Won in first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April; reached the frame in next two starts but his form nosedived in a big field at Ascot (last of 16) last time; has a bit to prove after that but this is a big drop back in grade and he's a player if he can bounce back.

13/2

16th

15

(17)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Philanthropist

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Fanshawe

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April and has continued in good heart on his two outings since; however, he's up in grade this afternoon and needs something extra.

40/1

10/1

Form: 304444 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins this year, both on good ground, and he has run well in defeat on his last four starts; won this race in 2023 and should give it another good go.
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8th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time turf winner; rather inconsistent this season; has a chance on his third here in August (1m, good) but this softer ground against him.

13/2

4th

8

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time course winner (7f/1m) who acts on good to firm and good to soft; did well to finish a close third after missing the break at Hamilton (8.3f) nine days ago but he's not easy to predict and was always behind over C&D on Saturday night; risks attached.

8/1

8th

12

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Talented and well treated; multiple wins include two over C&D; nearly all his wins under Paul Mulrennan, who prefers Sanafi Zabeel, but he's also gone well for Lauren Young and ran creditably for her at Hamilton last week; the likely strong pace will suit and he's capable of a big run.

12/1

Form: 342044 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
The winner of just one of his nine races but it did come over 7f on Tapeta; on the same mark as when beaten a nose in a big-field handicap at York's Dante meeting and his latest Newmarket fourth (met trouble) was another solid effort; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(8)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Best Rate

10st 4lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Two wins in July (1m, good to firm) triggered a sharp rise in the weights and his new mark is looking troublesome; the return of Seamus Cronin's claim will at least help in that respect.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Best Rate

10st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

In-form 4yo who won at Ascot and Pontefract (both 1m, good to firm) in July; another creditable effort when third (Jungle Ruler second) at Sandown (1m, good to firm again) 17 days ago; ought to be competitive again.

13/2

Form: 546476 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; 1lb lower than when making all over 7f at Newcastle in May; mixed bag since and could prove vulnerable to the finishers this time.
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5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days and has gone off the boil, finishing a remote last behind Physique at Beverley a few weeks ago; hard to recommend off the back of that.

12/1

Form: 559002 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In good form at Newcastle earlier in the year; back to form when collared late on by a course specialist at Hamilton last week (6f, good to firm; made the running); 1lb lower today (2lb well in) and she is effective at this longer trip; should have another big run in her.
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7th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Raced wide when well beaten at 150-1 in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently; unplaced in three Listed races prior to that; hard to fancy.

66/1

12th

3

(12)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Brazilian Rose

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins at Southwell (7f/6f, AW) early this year; however, unplaced in Listed races on turf on her three outings this summer and she's up against it today.

100/1

9th

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

All eight wins have come on the AW and is 0-8 on turf, including when just under 3l behind Bellarchi at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; 3lb pull not enough to tempt, especially as she has never attempted this far before.

66/1

Form: 064046 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two course wins early in the year when trained by Grant Tuer; thrown in on that form but it has been harder work for his new stable since June; it's quite possible the return to AW will revive his fortunes though.
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12th

11

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Disappointed on his reappearance in June but he's been running well in three starts since the visor was applied, most recently finishing third of 11 in a 0-75 at Haydock (7f, good) 13 days ago; drops in grade with good claims.

4/1

3rd

11

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Bajan Bandit

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

He's run pretty well in this visor on his last two starts, last time 3l second of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); however, he's back up into a 0-75 here and has won just one of his last 29 races; may again be vulnerable.

11/1

Form: 6-1222 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well backed and looked nicely ahead of his mark when winning a 7f handicap at Kempton (AW) in May; close second in his three subsequent runs, the latest at Ascot last month, and although he is sneaking up the weights, he's likely to give another good account.
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4th

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made a winning start for Michael Dods over C&D in April but he failed to beat a rival in 7f Mussleburgh handicap 26 days ago; needs to get back on track.

10/1

8th

7

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Kosometsuke

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher.

5/2

Form: 723113

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A gelding operation in March has worked wonders, as he won 6f handicaps at Haydock and Chepstow before a close third at Ascot five weeks ago (7f, good); runs off the same mark today and should prove just as effective on AW; respected.
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12th

8

(14)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Thurso

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Won four for Richard Hughes (three on turf) at 5.5f-7f; promising start for this yard at Navan in June but never figured when failing to beat a rival back at Navan on latest; needs to bounce back.

12/1

15th

1

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Thurso

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Three wins last year, at 5.5f and 7f, final start on firm ground at Bath; encouraging yard debut here last month when close fourth over conventional 5f; slightly longer trip here should suit so considered off same mark.

8/1

20/1

Form: 327072 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
On a fair mark and he managed to finish second over C&D four weeks ago despite looking unenthusiastic; this is a higher grade though and it could find him out.
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4th

8

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Berry Clever

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Unraced here and three of his four wins have been at Kempton where he was a running-on fourth last time over 7f; won't mind returning to 1m and he has competitive turf form on slow and fast ground.

7/1

4th

11

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Berry Clever

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

His three AW wins have all been at Kempton including two over C&D; made the breakthrough on turf at Yarmouth in May and he's run respectably there in his last two starts; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out back on Polytrack.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

18:49 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Three of his four wins have been on the AW and the other came over this C&D in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's; ran respectably over 1m here four weeks ago and holds solid claims back down in trip.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £217.90
Straight Forecast £163.57
Tricast £597.79
Trifecta £891.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Philanthropist

NEWMARKET:

Kosometsuke

LAMBOURN:

Noodle Mission

Daily Record:

Brazilian Rose

The Guardian:

Bajan Bandit

D Express:

Kosometsuke

The Sun:

Kosometsuke

RP RATINGS:

Philanthropist

TOPSPEED:

Philanthropist

POSTDATA:

Philanthropist

The Times:

Philanthropist

Telegraph:

Philanthropist

Daily Mail:

Philanthropist

Daily Mirror:

Noodle Mission

The Star:

Noodle Mission