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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8th

7

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Sturlasson

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Had a good spell over 5f for this yard last autumn, winning three times on AW and turf (good to soft); he's found it harder since and although there isn't much between him and Toyotomi on 6f form at Goodwood in June he was beaten a bit too far for reassurance at Hamilton recently.

16/1

10th

4

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Sturlasson

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Ryan

Won three times last autumn (5f, AW/good to soft) and has run some solid races in defeat this year, including at Goodwood (soft) latest 75 days ago; a positive jockey booking and the recent rain was welcomed.

7/1

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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10th

5

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Ziggys Triton

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Second win of the campaign when seeing off ten rivals in 0-85 company at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago but raised 4lb and he's found it tough off this mark before.

11/1

5th

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Ziggys Triton

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won at York (5f, good to firm) in July and he was back to form when second on the AW last Saturday; tends to race close to the pace and should make another bold bid with Conor Whiteley claiming a handy 5lb.

4/1

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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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2nd

6

(13)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Anthem

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Decent AW record in Britain; struggled here and on turf for Ger O'Leary; back on a good mark nowadays and was claimed after Laytown second over 6f.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Blue Anthem

10st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive in the first half of last year for George Boughey before being sold for 21,000gns in the autumn; has struggled in Ireland this year; sent off odds-on when third of five at Brighton on latest in first-time visor; needs to pull out more but respected in this company.

13/2

3rd

5

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Blue Anthem

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive in the first half of last year for George Boughey before being sold for 21,000gns in the autumn; has struggled in Ireland this year but was well backed last time and the booking of Billy Loughnane draws the eye with first-time visor added.

7/2

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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7th

3

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Thankuappreciate

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Kicks off for third trainer with a lot of racing under his belt (4-46); absent since April when well held on the AW, but this mark is workable and Billy Loughnane is booked.

16/1

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

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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11th

13

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Hit and miss this year and although he ran a fair race at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, he doesn't look the answer this time.

14/1

10th

3

(21)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Kings Crown

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained last two wins on Newcastle AW; has been unable to take advantage of a steadily declining mark since returned to turf but isn't out of form; respectable fifth at Hamilton most recently; could go well.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

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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9th

10

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month but he's taken two backward steps since and losing run is now up to 26; down the list.

10/1

9th

7

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: D Donovan

Runner-up over 5f here 11 days ago, beaten just over 2l; not quite at the same level here (again 5f) on Thursday; return to 6f will suit though.

4/1

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Seven-time winner but the last of them was back in May 2025; didn't run badly in a smallf-field C&D handicap nine days ago but more will be required this time.

11/2

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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5th

10

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Four-time C&D winner who rarely runs elsewhere now; not a bad effort back from a break last weekend and is 2lb lower (January victory came off an 8lb higher mark).

8/1

4th

4

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Four C&D wins all came off higher marks; they also came after a recent outing, which is a concern as he returns from a four-month break having lost his way in the spring; others have more pressing claims.

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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3rd

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Should be on a very good mark and was a close fourth at Newcastle last week (5f) after a prominent position throughout; that was his best run for a while.

7/1

4th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Course winner (6f); most recent wins have come around the bend at Wolverhampton; prominent in the betting but left the impression the run would bring him on when seventh of 12 at Southwell last week (after three months off); due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but still looks on a good mark.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has a course win (6f) on his record but better known for his exploits at Wolverhampton more recently; odds-on to hang to his right but he returns from a break on a dangerous mark; market to guide.

14/1

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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7th

2

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Le Beau Garcon

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

On a career-low mark for a yard that doesn't send many here and he is worth tracking in the market; seems on the downgrade, though, and he hasn't run at beyond 5f since 2023; others make more obvious appeal.

10/1

6th

2

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Le Beau Garcon

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's on a career-low mark but has finished down the field on his three starts since making an encouraging return to action at Ripon in May; needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

2

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Le Beau Garcon

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won 5f Ayr handicap off 6lb higher in May last year (5f, good to firm) but mainly disappointing since, including on last two starts; bit to prove at present.

12/1

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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10th

10

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

J Street

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins in the summer (5f, AW/good to firm) and she would have finished closer at Southwell (5f, AW) last Saturday if she'd had a clear run; won soft-ground 2yo maiden in 2024 on sole previous encounter with ground slower than good to soft; she's worth a second look.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

J Street

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Wandered around late, but had her head in front where it matters at Doncaster (5f, good to firm; from 3lb lower) in July; not far off that level of form at Chester and Thirsk (5f, good; fourth to the thriving Azuinthejungle) since; must enter calculations.

6/1

4th

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

J Street

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

In-form 4yo who has won twice over 5f (AW/good to firm) this summer and she didn't get the best of runs when a close fourth of 11 at Chester (5f, good) last time; on same mark here and she should be in the thick of things again.

5/2

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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