September 29 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

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Join Us For Glitzmas In December Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Join Us For Glitzmas In December Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-0759 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has yet to win a handicap but he's well handicapped on his best form, as when runner-up in the 3yo Dash at Epsom in 2024; mixed since, though, and wellbeing to prove on AW debut for new yard back from break.
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4th

5

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Sturlasson

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

Did well for new yard last autumn, winning three times (5f, AW/good to soft), and he has run some solid races in defeat in 2026; this will be just his third run at 6f and others bring more pressing claims.

9/1

9th

11

(10)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sturlasson

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Ryan

Did well for new yard last autumn, winning three times (5f, AW/good to soft), and he returned to form when second of six at Bath (5f, good) recently; however, he may prove vulnerable in this hotter contest.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 281513 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has progressed over 5f on turf and perhaps a lesser effort at Chester last month was down to the unconventional track; has had excuses for two AW defeats but worth considering with cheekpieces fitted.
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1st

1

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Ziggys Triton

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

The winner of five of his 26 races, including on fast turf; suited by a sharp 5f and this is weaker than the two C&D handicaps he has been well held in this year; others may still have his measure today.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Ziggys Triton

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Saw off 11 rivals when scoring at Musselburgh (5f, good; Class 4) in April; found out in much stronger company since but has dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Musselburgh now back in slightly calmer waters; enters calculations.

9/1

11th

10

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ziggys Triton

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Saw off 11 rivals when scoring at Musselburgh in April (5f, good; Class 4) but he has had his limitations exposed in stronger company twice since; beaten only 3l at York two weeks ago but others are more appealing in today's field.

33/1

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11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 565522 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Her losing run goes back more than a year but she's been running well of late and confirmed her liking for this C&D when losing out narrowly to a well-treated rival (pair well clear) last week; solid claims.
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5th

6

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped in the weights and much more competitive in recent starts, second at Chelmsford and Southwell before finishing third behind Sturlasson back at Southwell two weeks ago; better off at the weights with that rival today but might not reverse the placings.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

Her losing run goes back more than a year but she's been running well of late and confirmed her liking for this C&D when losing out narrowly to a well-treated rival (pair well clear) last week; solid claims.

11/4

1

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped a long way in the weights this year and she returned to form with a good second at Chelmsford last month (ran without the declared tongue-tie); back up 2lb but still well treated on last season's best; C&D winner; considered.

6/1

Form: 811256 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Can lead; three handicap wins at 7f (one on Wolverhampton AW) and 5f in the first half of the year; progress has levelled off but he can't be ruled out back on Tapeta.
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8th

1

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Blue Anthem

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three wins for George Boughey (two on AW); five outings for this yard provide little encouragement; however, now in 0-60 company for the first time (has won off 70) and may be competitive.

14/1

Form: 682706 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now.
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2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

5th

11

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now.

25/1

Form: 005262 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has a modest turf strike-rate but two wins from five AW runs include one over C&D and, after his usual slow start, he lost out only late on back here last week to one who had dropped in the weights; should be very competitive again.
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5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

16/1

Form: 121720 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Much higher in the weights than when winning over 6f here in January but he's won twice on turf (5f) since and it was tight at Beverley last month; has share of weight now but was hampered and eased here latest.
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10th

1

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Kings Crown

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning on AW at Newcastle (5f) in January; fair form on turf last twice, latest when 2l fourth at Thirsk (5f, good); has won on fast ground; each-way chance.

6/1

4th

3

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Kings Crown

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who got back on track with third of ten in 5f Pontefract handicap 25 days ago; in the mix again.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins this winter; never in the hunt at Wetherby last month on his return to turf but he is effective over C&D and seems to handle any ground; not ruled out.

8/1

8th
9 (2)
Mart

20/1

Form: -62107 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on Tapeta in late 2023 but it's a long time since he ran over this short a trip and his form tailed off when last seen in June; others look more likely.
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4th

3

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Mart

9st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven wins (5f/6f), the most recent at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off a 13lb higher mark than today's; below his best 13 days ago and his stamina is a concern on his first attempt over 1m.

6/1

6th

16

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Mart

8st 12lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Dylan Cunha

Solid in-frame efforts in his last two turf runs, the latest when third of nine at Yarmouth (6f, soft; for Zac Lloyd) nine days ago; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

20/1

3rd

7

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven wins from 47 starts, the most recent success coming at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off an 11lb higher mark; respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and now needs to build on that.

8/1

10/1

Form: 817338 CD BF

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Continued in good form on this track following a C&D win in January until he bled from the nose here in March; off since; likely other days.
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9th

9

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Yard quiet so far this year and this C&D regular has been given a break since below par here in March; on a career-low mark now, 4lb below his last winning figure, but needs a revival.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in January off a 2lb higher mark; however, he seems to be going through the motions at present, never dangerous when sixth last time; others preferred.

12/1

16/1

Form: 156625 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Course winner in 2022 but his four AW wins over 5f since August 2024 have come at Wolverhampton and he was well held over C&D last week; has it to prove again.
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11th

5

(14)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Phoenix Beach

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

On a long losing sequence and he came in a below-par seventh of 12 in 5.7f handicap here 22 days ago; yet to score on turf too.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Phoenix Beach

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Tapeta specialist but he's hung right before finishing a well-held fifth at Wolverhampton (5f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights but he's 0-13 on turf and has not run in this sphere since last May; others preferred.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Beach

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Four C&D wins (from marks in the 60s); excuses when a closing third over C&D on penultimate start; hung right when three places (over 4l) behind Shalaa Asker subsequently; has won for Kieran O'Neill but needs everything to drop his way.

12/1

Form: 8-1602 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Winning reappearance at Ayr (5f) in May and returned to form with a close call at Catterick 20 days ago; however, inconclusive AW form from just two attempts and offputting that he hasn't run on sand since late 2023.
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10th

4

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Le Beau Garcon

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D scorer but he failed to build on Ripon reappearance fourth when only fifth of seven in 5f Catterick handicap five days ago; he's not the easiest to catch right.

10/1

5th

3

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Le Beau Garcon

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins, the latest on reappearance at Ayr last May (5f, good); fair fourth on last month's Ripon reappearance (5f, good), although that form hasn't worked out; good second to Equity Law here last September and, with his stable going well, he's worth considering.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Le Beau Garcon

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Handles most ground but all of his four wins have been on good to firm; last success was at Ayr (5f) 12 months ago but that was on his reappearance and he's only 1lb higher for today's return; needs a close look after 221 days off.

6/1

12th
7 (4)
J Street

22/1

Form: 1332-7 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Reliable over 5f as 2yo, winning Catterick maiden last July; ran as well as could be expected at Musselburgh recently, for new yard following 12 months off, but hard to weigh up on only her second AW run (stiff task previous attempt).
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1st

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

J Street

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took advantage of a declining mark to register her first AW/handicap win, at Southwell (5f) last month; hung right throughout when fourth of five at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) since; should not be far away if on her best behaviour.

4/1

4th

1

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

J Street

10st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Close fifth at Thirsk (5f, good) this month before winning at Southwell (5f, AW) last Thursday; strong claims under a 5lb penalty.

2/1

1st

3

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

J Street

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended her time with Ivan Furtado with a very good 5f Wolverhampton second in October; yet to hit that form for her current yard but not disgraced with fifth of 11 in 5f Thirsk handicap 13 days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £60.50
Straight Forecast £53.23
Tricast £109.70
Trifecta £241.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grace Angel

The Times:

Ziggy's Triton

Daily Mail:

Mart

POSTDATA:

Ready Freddie Go

D Express:

Ziggy's Triton

RP RATINGS:

Grace Angel

TOPSPEED:

Grace Angel

NEWMARKET:

Grace Angel

Telegraph:

Grace Angel

The Guardian:

Grace Angel

Daily Mirror:

Grace Angel

The Sun:

Grace Angel

The Star:

Grace Angel

Daily Record:

Grace Angel