August 28 / 20.15 Southwell (AW)

20.15

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Racing League Race 41 Handicap (Horses In Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League) (GBBPlus)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Racing League Race 41 Handicap (Horses In Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League) (GBBPlus)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: -51873

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; all four wins at 1m2f on turf; back to form when a close third of ten on AW debut at Chelmsford but this is his first run on Tapeta and the new trip raises a stamina question mark.
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3rd

4

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:58 Sedgefield

Liberty Coach

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful Flat racer who kept on for third over hurdles at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December; well beaten twice since but had excuses last time (heavy ground; finished lame) and will be dangerous here if back on song; cheekpieces left off this time.

7/2

6

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Liberty Coach

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two heavy defeats among his three hurdle starts but in between he caught the eye keeping on for third at Wetherby (2m, soft); has potential off opening jumps mark in view of his useful Flat form, and his four wins in that code came in cheekpieces which he wears over hurdles for the first time.

9/2

6th

9

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:45 Doncaster

Liberty Coach

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful, four-time Flat winner who made eyecatching late headway into third at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month on his second hurdle start, beaten about 6l by Minstrel Knight who now carries a 6lb penalty; open to further improvement in this code and he's one to be interested in.

8/1

Form: 323144 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Andaleep

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

9yo who was down the field at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time but was running consistently well prior to that; this C&D winner has an each-way chance if bouncing back.

25/1

9th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Andaleep

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5/457/

Last run: 1195 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive hurdler when last seen in 2023, although below best on final start that September; had smart AW form in Group 3 and Listed 1m2f races for Roger Varian earlier and his mark has dropped 8lb since last seen on the Flat; fascinating to see how the betting goes back from absence.
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4th

3

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

16:27 Chepstow

Father Of Jazz

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Completed a hat-trick in a 2m good-ground handicap at Aintree in June (2lb lower) but was turned over at odds-on back in a novice next time and has twice performed miserably on the Flat since; something to prove now.

8/1

14th

8

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Father Of Jazz

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Completed a hurdles hat-trick in 2023; failed to beat a rival last month on return from lengthy absence and needs to prove he retains ability; raced mainly over longer trips.

50/1

11th

3

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Father Of Jazz

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

Progressive hurdler when last seen in 2023, although below best on final start that September; had smart AW form in Group 3 and Listed 1m2f races for Roger Varian earlier and his mark has dropped 8lb since last seen on the Flat; fascinating to see how the betting goes back from absence.

16/1

Form: 34-533 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
This race was the third leg of a hat-trick last summer and he was a good third over C&D in November, off a 2lb higher mark than today, on his only other course start; primed for repeat win following a staying-on third to Crowd Quake at Chepstow (1m2f) three weeks ago.
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6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

8yo who has been in and out this year and was soundly beaten at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last time but prior to that he won over today's C&D (soft) and can't be ruled out off this 4lb higher mark.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Fantasy Believer

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Retains ability aged eight and bagged a Class 2 prize at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) most recently, taking record to 10-56; back on career-high mark but drops back in grade; may well remain competitive.

9/2

6

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

In top form when racking up a hat-trick last summer and back at that level when third over 1m2f at Newcastle (AW) and Chepstow (good to soft) this summer; never a threat after a slow start at Southwell last time but more than capable off this mark and Oisin Murphy takes the reins.

8/1

Form: -26140 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Acts well on Tapeta, winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in November and ran to a similar level over that trip here before Christmas; has had some good results since but C&D run in July wasn't one of them; must revive.
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11th

1

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Kitty Furnival

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Seen a good deal more often on AW but won the latest of her four turf races, over 11.6f on good ground at Lingfield in June, and that was up with her best form; close second on good to soft last year; looks vulnerable off this mark but 5lb claimer Jack Callan is enlisted.

14/1

6

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kitty Furnival

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Acts well on Tapeta, winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in November and ran to a similar level over that trip here before Christmas; has had some good results since but C&D run in July wasn't one of them; must revive.

10/1

11th

1

(3)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Kitty Furnival

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has clocked up a very solid record in handicaps, with last month's win in a small field on turf but seen mostly on AW, including here; unlikely to be far away.

8/1

Form: 811233 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Some solid results in defeat since 1m4f Kempton win in May; perhaps has her share of weight now but she did win her only previous C&D start back in March and might yet improve for the return to this surface.
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4th

5

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Charmaine

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Three-time AW scorer; turf form features two good efforts but she's 0-4 in this sphere and was below par at Doncaster most recently; not the percentage call in this warmer contest.

12/1

4th

2

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Charmaine

9st 10lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

A two-time AW scorer (around 1m4f) last spring and she resumed from six months off with a solid second of seven in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap three weeks ago; she can make her presence felt back on turf.

11/4

2nd

1

(7)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charmaine

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Novice win as a 3yo came after four months off, which is a positive as she returns from a six-month absence; looked to find this sort of mark just beyond her after two victories last spring (Tapeta, Polytrack) but this is less competitive.

4/1

Form: 821716 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Some way below best when never involved in Listed turf race recently but she'd shown tenacity when making it 3-3 on the AW, over this C&D in July on first course start; 7lb higher in a stronger race and she probably needs to improve again.
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7th

7

(1)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Bowerchalke

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Two AW wins this summer (1m2f/1m3f) but well beaten on her last three starts (AW/turf) and is now 0-7 on grass; needs to turn things around.

14/1

12th

4

(5)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Bowerchalke

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won two AW handicaps this summer, easily best effort at Southwell (1m3f) second occasion; no impact in two Listed races on softer than good but this is her first turf handicap since the spring; worth another go at 1m4f.

16/1

8

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bowerchalke

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Some way below best when never involved in Listed turf race recently but she'd shown tenacity when making it 3-3 on the AW, over this C&D in July on first course start; 7lb higher in a stronger race and she probably needs to improve again.

6/1

Form: 5-7113 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had a fallow 2024 for another yard but he dropped down the weights and won his first two starts following wind surgery, at about 1m4f on Lingfield AW and at Windsor; given a short break since Pontefract defeat in June and may do better yet; 0-5 on this track but handles the surface.
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11th

13

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Educator

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won twice over about 1m4f (AW/good to firm) last spring and he's thrown in judged on that form; twice close up on AW in January and a respectable third at Bath (2m) in April, before Ascot 2m race last week proved too tough; there's a rethink on trip today and cheekpieces (last used in June 2024) return.

20/1

7th

10

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Educator

9st 5lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Henrietta C Knight

Three wins on turf (good/good to firm) at up to 11.5f; also went fairly close at this trip on AW in January; respectable third at Bath (2m1f, good to firm; Lusaka second) on return from two-month break last time; might build on that.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Educator

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Henrietta C Knight

Triple turf winner who finished well to go close off this mark at Kempton (2m, AW) in January; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle the following month but that was a Class 3 and has claims if he can bounce back after a short break; has form on good to firm and good to soft.

6/1

Form: 482514 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark.
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6th

19

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Whathappensinvegas

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.

20/1

4th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Whathappensinvegas

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however.

14/1

10

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Whathappensinvegas

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark.

10/1

Form: 211121

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Often leads but doesn't have to; had a stellar season since tongue-tie fitted and upped in trip, winning six on turf at 1m2f, 1m and 1m4f; up 5lb for latest win and 0-4 on sand but those defeats were very excusable; his immediate family is littered with winners on all the AW surfaces, including this one, and the switch in surface needn't hold him back; much respected.
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9

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Crowd Quake

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Seven wins this year (1m-1m4f, including on good to soft; unraced on softer) and looked better than ever when close third of 11 at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) last time; in the mix if handling the ground.

15/2

2

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Crowd Quake

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Can make the running; highly progressive 4yo until a lesser result at Ayr on latest outing but being hampered at the start seemed to scupper him; had seven wins May-August and went mighty close at the Doncaster St Leger meeting last month; 5lb higher today but he remains one for the shortlist.

100/30

10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Crowd Quake

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Highly progressive 4yo who made it seven wins from his last nine starts when scoring at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month, and he was a close second of 14 off this mark at Doncaster last Thursday (1m4f, good to soft; unraced on softer); reappears before 5lb rise kicks in and holds very solid claims.

100/30

16/1

Form: 8-1762

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won 1m maiden on Lingfield AW in March but ran no sort of race here next time; back in form when last seen in June but has it to prove right up in trip and back on this surface for new yard following 28,000gns sale.
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6th

2

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Sip

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Landed a seller over C&D last October; only beaten 2l when sixth of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days ago on his first run back and should be suited by the step up in trip; can go well.

11/2

6th

6

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Big Sip

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Marco Botti

Went close first time out as a 2yo for Andrew Balding and landed the odds in a C&D maiden on his comeback last March, so has that in his favour; closed out last season with a win in a seller but will need to improve on his five handicap efforts.

8/1

1st

5

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Sip

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Sole win in ten runs came when 1-7f for a 1m AW maiden in March for Andrew Balding, whom he left for 28,000gns; stable debut in August was okay but well beaten on soft ground last month; would seem more likely to give his running than some but he is not straightforward.

4/1

Non-runners

La Pulga

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.10
Straight Forecast £25.98
Tricast £233.44
Trifecta £343.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fantasy Believer

POSTDATA:

Kitty Furnival

The Times:

Charmaine

Daily Mirror:

Liberty Coach

SPOTLIGHT:

Crowd Quake

TOPSPEED:

La Pulga

Daily Mail:

Andaleep

The Star:

Liberty Coach

NEWMARKET:

Kitty Furnival

Telegraph:

Kitty Furnival

The Guardian:

Charmaine

Daily Record:

Charmaine

LAMBOURN:

Fantasy Believer

D Express:

Fantasy Believer

The Sun:

Fantasy Believer