September 02 / 21.00 Southwell (AW)

21.00

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.70
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 860387

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Remains winless and he came in a below-form seventh of 11 in 7f classified event at Catterick four weeks ago; he's hard to make a case for.
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12th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Southwell winner (7f); couldn't hold off a late challenge at Doncaster (7f; 13-2) on penultimate start; restless in the stalls and ran too free when favourite at Beverley latest; perhaps a few pounds too high in the weights.

14/1

12th

3

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

7/2

2nd

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Oselton

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Craig Lidster

Made the breakthrough with a clearcut success at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last September but he's not gone on from that and was down the field on Thirsk reappearance (7f, good) last month; still 8lb higher than for his win and others are preferred.

25/1

66/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 2-7770

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Yet to fire this season, only tenth of 12 in 7f handicap at Carlisle three weeks ago; others are much preferred.
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10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

9

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a C&D handicap last month; that was a narrow success but she finished well to justify favouritism and a 3lb rise looks fair enough; key player.

15/8

25/1

  • Place: £9.50

Form: 05876

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has yet to make the frame in five runs, cheekpieces tried when a never-dangerous sixth of 12 in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; others appeal more.
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2nd

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Six Of Diamonds

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

His only placed effort came over C&D last September; perhaps needed this month's return from 80 days off but others arrive with more compelling claims.

25/1

9

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Six Of Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Six-race maiden; belied his 50-1 odds with third-place finish at Southwell (7f, AW) most recently; each-way possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

14/1

3rd

8

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Six Of Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Has yet to make the frame in five runs, cheekpieces tried when a never-dangerous sixth of 12 in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 575353 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Got back on track when third of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 12 days ago; he can't be ruled out off the same mark.
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7th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Usher

Course regular who's proved very consistent since the hood went back on; usually held up and wants a good test over this trip but he is more likely than most at this level to give his running, dropping back down from 0-60 company; each-way claims.

8/1

7th

10

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Usher

Record here this year reads 34513323 including a short-head defeat by Roman Secret over this trip in April; likely to go well and there shouldn't be much between them again.

5/1

3rd

10

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

Running consistently round here all year at the bottom level; no obvious reason he won't get involved again but this is a touch stronger having been nudged up another 2lb.

6/1

9/2

Form: 433951 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort who made all in 7f Catterick classified event four weeks ago; yard is going well so this veteran is a likely player back in handicap company from his number one draw.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 446303 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
It's now 19 starts since his last victory but he posted a solid third of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 12 days ago; possibilities.
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3rd

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally.

20/1

6th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win was in a maiden in August 2024 and he's struggled in two runs (7f/5.7f) for new yard this season; has lots to prove at this new trip and this looks tough on the figures.

20/1

9th

6

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win from 27 starts came in a Brighton maiden when trained by Eve Johnson Houghton in 2024; posted some fair efforts for his previous yard last year but he was well beaten over 7f on his stable debut 11 days ago; headgear returns.

16/1

50/1

Form: 600960

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who arrives out of sorts, 11th in 7f classified event at Lingfield last time; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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7th

7

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Tilsworth Max

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Plenty of good efforts on AW during the winter, including a win at Lingfield (7f) in January; that form puts him in the picture but he hasn't threatened back on turf in last two runs and overall record is now 1-29.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Tilsworth Max

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Plenty of good efforts on AW during the winter, including a win at Lingfield (7f); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he didn't shine back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month and that took his overall record to 1-28; mixed messages.

33/1

5th

7

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Tilsworth Max

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just one win from 27 starts but that came at Lingfield (7f) in January and he's finished a close third there in last two starts; remains feasibly treated off same mark as last time but he still has something to prove on turf and his best form has been at 7f.

5/1

11/4

Form: 3-5934

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Is 0-17 but he comes here in decent nick, fourth of seven in 1m AW Lingfield handicap 29 days ago; needs considering off a slipping mark.
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8th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Retraction

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Is 0-17 but he comes here in decent nick, fourth of seven in 1m AW Lingfield handicap 29 days ago; needs considering off a slipping mark.

11/4

4th

1

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:23 Lingfield (AW)

Retraction

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Longstanding maiden who's been turned over at 4-1 or shorter on eight occasions, including in three runs this season; pulled hard and hit traffic back from a break latest and is down to 0-55 company for the first time, so will be popular on his Polytrack debut.

5/2

1

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Retraction

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

It looked as if his turn may be near when third on his final three starts of 2024 (twice over C&D); beat only one home when last seen 166 days ago but he was hampered inside the final furlong; usually held up so needs things to drop right.

7/2

8/1

Form: 770034 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who comes here in good form, cheekpieces fitted when fourth of nine in 7f handicap at Chelmsford 12 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up with the headgear again fitted.
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9th

12

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Returned from break with hard-fought C&D win in January and has held his form pretty well since, albeit his latest run was a shade disappointing; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features.

10/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D victory (third one) and has continued in good form, fading late on when third of 11 in 1m classified event here last time; ought to be thereabouts again.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified.

5/1

Form: 988

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has offered little in her three runs, hooded when only eighth of 11 in 6f Wolverhampton maiden in May; she needs a big step forward now going into handicaps after a lay-off.
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10th

15

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Piddies Pearl

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Has struggled at 20-1 or bigger in all five runs, including two AW handicaps (7f) in September; still early days but she needs a transformation on her return.

50/1

7

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piddies Pearl

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Has struggled at big prices in all four runs, including on recent handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW); still early days but she needs a transformation with hood reapplied.

25/1

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5/1

Form: 500734 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
On a losing sequence but he wasn't disgraced when a free-going fourth of seven in 7f Lingfield handicap last month; shortlisted on his Tapeta debut.
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4th

12

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twitch

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Not well drawn for one who likes to race prominently and last two runs have been underwhelming; others safer.

20/1

6th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Twitch

8st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Often leads; tight between him and Francisco on C&D form in April but he couldn't hold his place on the turf track here since and this looks competitive, especially with others in the field who like to lead.

14/1

5th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Twitch

8st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Without a win since 2024 but went close here (7f, AW) last month; this race may be more competitive than he is used to but he's not dismissed.

5/1

Form: 69-8

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Offered little in a pair of 6f juvenile maidens for James Horton and (after ten months off) for her new yard when eighth in 7f Leicester novice 34 days ago; needs this switch to handicaps to yield major improvement.
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13

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Of The Champ

8st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jack Morland

Struggled in her three qualifying runs and same story on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) two weeks ago; still early days but she needs a transformation back in trip.

33/1

12th

13

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Of The Champ

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Morland

Offered little in a pair of 6f juvenile maidens for James Horton and (after ten months off) for her new yard when eighth in 7f Leicester novice 34 days ago; needs this switch to handicaps to yield major improvement.

20/1

33/1

Form: 050

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden came in only 11th in 1m novice here 16 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are reached for on his handicap debut with plenty to prove.
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13th

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Omon Vase

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden came in only 11th in 1m novice here 16 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are reached for on his handicap debut with plenty to prove.

33/1

10

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Omon Vase

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

135,000gns yearling; well beaten in both starts over this trip on turf (the first for Donnacha O'Brien); probably one for handicaps.

100/1

5

(1)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Pontefract

Omon Vase

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Green and well held in big field at Cork (1m) in sole run for Donnacha O'Brien; sold for 6,000gns and gelded since; likely to be one for handicaps later on.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £337.10
Straight Forecast £244.28
Tricast £11430.99
Trifecta £3522.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Langholm

RP RATINGS:

Rokuni

Telegraph:

Brother Dave

Daily Mail:

Omon Vase

NEWMARKET:

Lady Of The Champ

Daily Record:

Arlecchino's Rex

The Star:

Retraction

The Guardian:

Rokuni

D Express:

Brother Dave

POSTDATA:

Langholm

The Times:

Langholm

Daily Mirror:

Langholm

The Sun:

Langholm