August 28 / 20.45 Southwell (AW)

20.45

Standard

Racing League Race 42 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Racing League Race 42 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 0-1301 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Speedy 3yo who boasts a 2-2 record on AW, most recently leaving ten rivals trailing in his wake over C&D 46 days ago; he has not been missed with a 9lb rise but that latest effort has been franked since and he could still have more to come.
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18th

8

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Had some strong form as a 3yo, including at York, and he returned to action in March with a good third at Southwell (5f, AW); two heavy defeats have followed (had a wind op after the first) and he arrives with a point to prove.

40/1

21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

11th

2

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Against The Wind

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him.

5/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 1414-0 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Beaten 1l into fourth in this race 12 months ago (off this mark); absent until finishing down the field at York last week; due to be 3lb lower in the future and he needs to have come on a good deal in a short space of time.
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18th

18

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Tatterstall

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet another prominent racer; in good form since returning from a break but appeared to be beaten fair and square behind some of these at Newmarket's July meeting.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Tatterstall

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; two good runs back from her eight-month absence, headed close home at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that form is working out well and he has earned the 2lb rise; bold bid can be expected.

8/1

Form: -13RR0 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
High-class sprinter on his day and he has tasted defeat in just one of his four runs on AW; fine effort to beat Marshman in a Listed race here in February and third in a Newmarket Group 3 next time; no doubt he has the ability to win a race of this nature but he is increasingly troublesome at the start and he has refused to race twice this summer; capable but too much risk attached to recommend.
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1

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Clarendon House

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Robert Cowell

High-class sprinter on turf and AW; his two C&D wins have both been mighty performances and there is no doubt he has the raw ability to give the weight away to today's opponents; sadly he has become a nightmare at the start, refusing to race in three of his last five runs; can't be supported with confidence; stable run four here.

16/1

1

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Clarendon House

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Robert Cowell

High-class sprinter on his day and he has tasted defeat in just one of his four runs on AW; fine effort to beat Marshman in a Listed race here in February and third in a Newmarket Group 3 next time; no doubt he has the ability to win a race of this nature but he is increasingly troublesome at the start and he has refused to race twice this summer; capable but too much risk attached to recommend.

10/1

Form: 211508 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
He has enjoyed another good year, winning three times on turf, but signs more recently suggest that the handicapper has his measure; this looks a tough race in which to try and revive.
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5th

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Regal Envoy

10st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Has added to his impressive tally with two further 5f wins this season but recent defeats suggest he's gone off the boil somewhat; dropped 2lb since last run but may need some more assistance from the handicapper.

20/1

12th

9

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Regal Envoy

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Has added to his impressive tally with two further 5f wins this season but recent defeats suggest others might be on kinder marks.

50/1

8th

10

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Regal Envoy

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

The winner of 14 of his 48 starts, including two 5f handicaps this season; dropped away when seventh to King Of Light over 6f at Windsor 12 days ago; others look better handicapped.

16/1

Form: 136180 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Five wins at Newcastle in 2025, notably the Gosforth Park Cup in June off 2lb lower; only midfield on turf on his last two runs but he's had rotten draws on each occasion; should make a bold bid to extend his red-hot run of form on AW.
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9th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Paddys Day

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six times on AW last year; has just one success on turf (good to firm on his debut in 2022) but he was placed on both starts here and last time's third of seven at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) was a solid effort; regularly stays away from ground worse than good so probably doesn't want any rain, which is forecast.

12/1

3rd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

7th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.

10/1

Form: 18-460

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three wins for Michael Bell, two of them on AW; two promising runs to start off her time with Iain Jardine but she finished weakly at York last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend.
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6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

Form: 98-104 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ready winner at Newmarket on his stable debut last month (5f, good to firm); flunked the start at Ascot next time and although his latest Windsor fourth was okay, he will need more to take this; promising apprentice takes off a useful 7lb.
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11th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Keady

Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance.

7/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

Form: 07-065 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner; now 6lb lower than for his Chester success 12 month ago; not found his best in a light 2025 campaign but the return to this C&D could pique his interest.
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3rd

5

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

The Bell Conductor

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran; goes well on soft ground and ran a fine race when second to Trilby (2lb worse off for 0.5l) at Haydock last time (5f, soft; tongue-tie tried); tongue-tie retained and sound each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

Form: -11105 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Big improver this year, winning handicaps at Carlisle (5f, good to soft), Thirsk (6f, good) and Hamilton (5f, good); not beaten far at Glorious Goodwood last month when that sharp 5f looked inadequate; still not fully exposed and likely to prove as effective on AW as turf.
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7th

10

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season; on a competitive mark and under usual prominent tactics he hung around for a close fourth here 20 days ago; enters the reckoning.

15/2

4th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season, including C&D on good; 0-6 in 2026 but latest Southwell third creditable and he's back on a winning mark.

12/1

Form: 422012 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Registered first handicap success at Chelmsford last month and followed it with a good second at Yarmouth in week one of the Racing League (5f, soft); has solid C&D form and he's respected despite edging up the weights.
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1st

6

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tan Rapido

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Chelmsford winner off 5lb higher this time last year; boasts a fair record overall at this trip on the AW and a return to form wouldn't surprise; may well be dropped in and ridden for luck from stall 9.

10/1

8th

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Tan Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Beneath his last winning mark (5f AW) and his second run back from a break was more encouraging, as although only eighth at Kempton he wasn't beaten too far (6f) from an unpromising position; capable of racing prominently, which would be helpful from stall 1, and could be interesting; soft ground would be a concern.

6/1

8th

6

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tan Rapido

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Scored off this mark at Chelmsford (5f) last July; should be sharper following a run at Newmarket last month and steps back up to 6f; not out of this.

8/1

16/1

Form: 346105 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
80-1 when missing out by a short head in the corresponding race 12 months ago; 2lb higher this time around but he has won twice this year and this should be run to suit; stable also runs Paddy's Day.
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8th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Smart in his pomp; 2026 has been a struggle but he has dropped 19lb in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company; too much ability to discount but he is looking increasingly moody in the early part of his races.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Muker

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Muker

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a couple of C&D wins on his record; not found his best form this year and he has too much to prove for comfort, for all he is tumbling down the weights.

25/1

Form: 695361 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won the 6f handicap on this card 12 months ago having finished second at Newcastle (5f) one week earlier; back to winning ways in that same Newcastle race last week (5f), producing a career best in the process, but he's now lumbered with a 5lb penalty; jockey's claim helpful but he will need to step forwards again.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

Form: 344303 D BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All his wins have come at Doncaster but he is fully effective elsewhere, including on AW as evidenced by his close third in this race last year when rated 3lb higher; retains plenty of ability and more minor money not out of the question.
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6th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Brave Nation

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Well suited by 5f on quick ground; two runs for new stable, finishing third at Sandown last month before winning at Newmarket three weeks ago; 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Brave Nation

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Attwater

6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell and made quite an encouraging start for his new yard when third of seven at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, particularly as he was tight for room against the rail; given a chance to build on that with Billy Loughnane taking the reins this time.

5/2

3rd

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Brave Nation

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell; however, it was a winless campaign and he failed to threaten at Yarmouth in April on his sole run this year; changed hands for 18,500gns last month and he needs to get back on track on this stable debut.

9/1

Form: 223578 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but numerous good runs in defeat this year; feasibly weighted, even from 1lb wrong, but if he is to end his drought it is likely to be in a less demanding handicap than this one.
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3rd

1

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Existent

9st 8lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Stuart Williams

Finally ended a 49-race losing run at Southwell (5f, AW) in January; now 2lb lower than for that success and this company is much easier than that he normally keeps, but his record of 1-47 on turf still makes him hard to warm to.

6/1

5th

13

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Existent

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred.

20/1

14th

15

(16)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Existent

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £315.70
Straight Forecast £280.48
Tricast £8783.04
Trifecta £5223.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tan Rapido

Telegraph:

Canon's House

THE NORTH:

Against The Wind

SPOTLIGHT:

Paddy's Day

Daily Mirror:

Northern Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Clarendon House

The Star:

Canon's House

Daily Record:

Against The Wind

POSTDATA:

Tan Rapido

NEWMARKET:

Tan Rapido

The Times:

Tan Rapido

The Guardian:

Tan Rapido

Daily Mail:

Tan Rapido

D Express:

Tan Rapido

The Sun:

Paddy's Day