September 02 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2-3525 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three 6f AW wins last year, including here; respectable efforts at Wolverhampton on his last two starts; drawn widest but this mark shouldn't be beyond him.
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2nd

1

(4)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Stanley Spencer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Went close off this mark over C&D in November; good run at Kempton on his penultimate start and he will find this more manageable than the hot Kempton handicap he contested on Friday; respected.

6/1

9th

8

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Stanley Spencer

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Two-time C&D winner; has been competitive off this sort of mark in recent months, beaten two noses into third over C&D 24 days ago (blinkered first time); up in class but likely to give it another good go.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 211039 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won six times over 6f between January and May, three of them here; only midfield dropped to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but he should be a more potent force back at this trip
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

Three wins, two seconds and a third to his name from 11 starts over C&D; beaten as favourite (behind Farandaway) here a month ago but is on a workable mark now and one to consider back under Rossa Ryan.

4/1

5th

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Won six times in the first half of 2025, three of them over C&D; close third at Kempton last time and he should go well for a stable who were in fine form in February (6-12).

4/1

3rd

6

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

All six wins came on AW in 2025; caught the eye both starts this time around (finished behind Em Four latest) and is back on his last winning mark now; trainer red hot; chance may hinge on how well Callum Shepherd, who has done a good job in the past, can settle him.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 371-90 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Probably needed the run here five weeks ago and better judged on his solid efforts in late 2024; yet to win at Southwell but he does have some good C&D form; others still more appealing this time.
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10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Choice

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

Form: 745510 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return from wind surgery when beating 21 rivals at York in July; down the field at Ripon 17 days ago but better than that; placed in both C&D runs; not ruled out.
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6th

10

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dicko The Legend

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Beat Winged Messenger in a big-field 6f handicap at York last summer and he is 11lb better off with that rival today; went close at Southwell in April but he wasn't in the same form at Ascot 16 days ago; should be winning soon but perhaps not today.

10/1

9th

17

(18)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just missed out at Southwell ten days ago (6f), finishing off his race strongly; 1lb higher mark and stronger opposition to contend with but his proven record in big-field events (first of 21, first of 22 and fourth of 24 on the three occasions he's run in fields of 16+) bodes well.

8/1

2nd

7

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Triple AW winner who is just 1lb higher than when beating his 21 rivals at York last July (following wind surgery; winning the race for the second year in succession); completely blew the start at Wolverhampton last time and best watched today.

15/2

Form: 873104 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Successful at Hamilton in July; beaten 4l into fourth at Wolverhampton 33 days ago but he was drawn 10 and the three to beat him were drawn 2, 1 and 3; today's apprentice looks fine value for a 7lb claim and he's one to consider.
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7th

4

(1)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had been banging at the door prior to his 7f win at Lingfileld last month; a 4lb rise for that win demands more but he has had few chances in this headgear.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

All eight wins have been at sprint trips and seven have been on turf; record of 1-17 on AW but he's a reliable type who has been placed on Tapeta (6f) and Polytrack (7f) in last three runs; remains well treated on old form and he should go well again.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Monsieur Kodi

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1lb lower than for his Hamilton win in July (6f, good) and he has run well in defeat on his last two starts, close up in fourth over C&D ten days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a useful 7lb and he is more appealing than many; won't mind what the ground does.

7/1

11/2

Form: 158423 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Turf win in May and she comes here in top form, second and third in two runs last month; now 2lb higher and could prove vulnerable up in class.
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1st

11

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play.

9/2

1st

1

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Glory Hyde

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Wetherby (5.5, good to firm) last month and did well to finish fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday, having encountered all sorts of traffic; will be suited by this return to 6f; likely contender.

3/1

5th

6

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Glory Hyde

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Proved resurgent with neck success at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) most recently and remains competitively treated on peak form, which features a C&D win; likely player from the inside draw.

9/2

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: -22080 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful record in AW handicaps, including a 7f win here in January 2024; he hasn't found his best on turf this summer but this is a drop in grade and a revival isn't out of the question.
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10th

12

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Grant Wood

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Almost as good as ever at the age of seven and went down narrowly at Ripon (6f, good) earlier this month; hard to knock but this is a warm race and he faces some unexposed rivals.

14/1

3rd

5

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Began this year with two Newcastle wins (6f, Tapeta) but he was only eighth of ten there last month; has won over C&D but has a patchy profile and needs to step up again on this return to turf.

10/1

8th

8

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Grant Wood

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Began the season with two C&D wins, the second an impressive one; only fourth at Wolverhampton last time but he was putting in good late work and that form has been well advertised since; another 4lb higher today but the return to Newcastle is in his favour.

5/1

100/30

Form: -92640 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, including C&D, and he's slipped down the weights after three modest efforts on turf; the return to AW will help and his stable has found top gear in recent weeks; interesting down into a 0-80.
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3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His last win was off 15lb higher but that was on AW in April 2024 and he has mixed record in four runs this year; ran well at Kempton (6f) in March but he was remote when third at Leicester last time and needs to bounce back again after that disappointing effort.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Al Barez

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Losing turf run goes back four years and he wasn't particularly convincing on grass in the middle months of 2025; however, he is 11lb lower than the latest attempt and his recent AW run at Kempton was quite encouraging; revival on the cards with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

5/2

3rd

2

(8)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Barez

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His form has deteriorated and he was underwhelming over C&D four weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D after a break and this C&D winner is not ruled out off a reduced mark.

13/2

Form: 038458 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Disappointing effort at Newmarket 17 days ago (6f, good to firm) but his usual headgear was dispensed with and it returns today; first, third and fifth in three visits to Southwell; not a solid option but he has plenty of ability and his mark is tumbling.
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8th

14

(13)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Gressington

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Katie Scott

Out of sorts since December AW success, finishing in midfield at York (40-1) on return to turf last time; beginning to look well handicapped but needs a revival.

40/1

11th

19

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Gressington

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned exclusively on AW for current stable; out of sorts since December win; well handicapped on best turf form for previous yard, so has a good chance if the return to this sphere sparks a revival.

33/1

6th

4

(9)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Won a small-field C&D handicap over Christmas but two nothing runs in January and difficult to know what to expect from him after a break.

16/1

Form: 080178 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made all in an uncompetitive 6f handicap at Yarmouth (Class 5) in June; not so good twice since and his unbeaten Tapeta record (2-2) could come under threat today.
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1st

4

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Borders

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Currently 2-3 on Tapeta but he's generally struggled since leaving Karl Burke, his only win coming when allowed his own way in a small field last summer (been dropped in lately); the first-time tongue-tie will need to make a difference.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Beyond Borders

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

5-24; hit by the handicapper after making all at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June, and has taken a while to come back down the weights (now 3lb below that winning mark); posted low-key seasonal reappearance at Leicester; cheekpieces introduced seeking more.

25/1

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Beyond Borders

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Scored off 3lb higher at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June but he's not come close to that form since and was seventh of nine on Leicester reappearance last month; plenty to prove and four of his five wins were as 2yo; cheekpieces added.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.10
Straight Forecast £64.43
Tricast £2243.32
Trifecta £1113.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Barez

The Sun:

Glory Hyde

TOPSPEED:

Grant Wood

The Guardian:

Monsieur Kodi

RP RATINGS:

Jesse Luc

Telegraph:

Stanley Spencer

POSTDATA:

Dicko The Legend

Daily Record:

Glory Hyde

The Times:

Grant Wood

D Express:

Monsieur Kodi

NEWMARKET:

Al Barez

Daily Mail:

Al Barez

Daily Mirror:

Al Barez

The Star:

Al Barez