October 03 / 17.10 Southwell (AW)

17.10

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  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 38

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten third of four on debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in August and eighth of ten at Haydock (7f, good) since; improvement needed.
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9th

8

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Capall Rasa

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Hope for 1m2f on pedigree; ended last term with 7f and 1m AW wins; led over 2f out to over 1f out when creditable fourth of seven in handicap at Sandown (1m, good; 25-1) three weeks ago, and perhaps he needed that race, but others seem to have more striking claims.

20/1

4th

6

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Capall Rasa

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tom Dascombe

Improved upon first two runs (both on turf) to win at Southwell (7f, AW) last October, and followed up on handicap debut there (1m, AW); had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 12lb higher today with something to prove on turf, but is not discounted given the ease of that last win.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 63

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 5l on both starts, most recently when keeping on for third of 11 at Thirsk (1m, good); has an each-way shout but the return to 7f isn't an obvious positive.
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3rd

11

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Magical Merlot

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended four-race 2yo campaign with clear win in Brighton novice (1m, good to firm) in October; never looked like winning on his seasonal/handicap debut at Southwell last month; may need more of a test.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Magical Merlot

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended four-race 2yo campaign with clear win in Brighton novice (1m, good to firm) in October, having previously run well over 7f on Tapeta here; gelded during 173-day break; open to improvement in handicaps this year.

7/1

4

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

14:55 Brighton

Magical Merlot

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Showed ability on turf on first two starts and rather more when second of nine in novice at Southwell (7f, AW; favourite) 13 days ago; the one to beat if that AW form is transferred.

9/4

3rd
6 (8)
Shafi

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros foal, 47,000euros yearling, 21,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; fifth foal; unraced dam closely related to unbeaten champion 2yo Teofilo, out of 1m Listed winner; trainer has healthy strike-rate with 2yos on AW; the betting may be informative regarding this Calyx newcomer.
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5th

3

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Shafi

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: James Tate

Promise in three 7f novice runs at Southwell, winning on the second occasion; third of the four finishers when upped to 1m for his handicap debut three weeks ago; more will be required for the return to 7f if he is to defy this mark.

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shafi

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Ready winner of a 7f novice at Southwell last October on his second start; beaten at odds-on back at Southwell on his return 12 days ago but 1m should suit now handicapping and he is unexposed.

3/1

3rd

2

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Shafi

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Both runs so far over C&D; stepped up on debut form when winning 11-runner race in October in clearcut style, and the runner-up went one better next time; solid claims.

5/6

Form: 72

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has an attractive pedigree and he left his Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) behind to go close in a first-time hood (retained) at Brighton (7f, soft) last month; clear of the third last time and he's a key player.
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4th

4

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Attention Seeker

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has gone backwards since showing promise last season for Harry Eustace; can't be recommended on this year's dismal efforts.

14/1

7th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:25 Doncaster

Attention Seeker

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Free-going sort; not matched 2yo form (for Harry Eustace) in three runs for new connections and he looked a hard ride at Wolverhampton last month, hanging badly right throughout; risky on the back of that.

33/1

Form: 53

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on August's debut fifth at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) when third at Chepstow (7f, soft) last month, behind a commanding winner who has franked the form since; she's a leading contender today.
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5th

3

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Valkyrie Storm

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made the breakthrough on handicap debut/reappearance when taking Nottingham event (8.5f) in April and a 3lb nudge didn't stop her going in again over that C&D (also good) a fortnight ago; raised a further 4lb but that latest success was a cosy one and she's on the up.

7/2

1st

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:50 Nottingham

Valkyrie Storm

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when scoring on handicap debut over C&D (good; 10-1) two weeks ago; a 3lb rise for that comfortable success looks fair and this well-bred filly is open to more progress; key player.

5/6

1st

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:13 Nottingham

Valkyrie Storm

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Placed in three of her five 2yo starts, including at Kempton (1m, AW) the last twice; reasonably solid contender on handicap/seasonal debut.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000gns yearling; first foal; dam twice-raced (RPR 72) sister to French 6f winner Ave Maria, half-sister to 12.3f winner Denim And Diamonds, out of 1m Listed winner; stable is having an excellent year with 2yos and it will be no surprise if this Shaman newcomer gives a good account; watch the market.
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6th

5

(4)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Turku

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

22,000gns yearling; first foal; dam twice-raced (RPR 72) sister to French 6f winner Ave Maria, half-sister to 12.3f winner Denim And Diamonds, out of 1m Listed winner; stable is having an excellent year with 2yos and it will be no surprise if this Shaman newcomer gives a good account; watch the market.

5/1

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 7f AW 2yo winner; 16-1 when eighth of ten, beaten about 6l, on last month's debut at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta); that gives him something to build on but a sizeable step forward is needed today.
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7th

3

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Salisbury

Apex Star

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Improved form in handicaps since being gelded, finishing third in two outings at Wolverhampton over 7f, most recently nine days ago; makes turf debut but doesn't look certain to benefit from this drop back in trip.

6/1

3rd

2

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apex Star

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Third of five, beaten 5.25l, behind the red-hot favourite over C&D last month; needs to raise his game a level to win but he does at least bring low mileage.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners but he was well beaten at 33-1 on his recent debut at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack); probably best watched for now.
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5th

6

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust No One

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Made the breakthrough, off 4lb lower, at Newcastle (1m2f; 6-4 favourite) in January; consistent thereafter (322) without any noticeable uplift for blinkers; returns from a short break in suitable company but with a few of the others open to improvement.

4/1

2nd

5

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trust No One

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Scored over 1m2f here last month, his second start for Lemos De Souza; subsequent third of five behind Cospicua at Kempton (1m4f) was respectable, and he kept on well for second behind Wicksey here (1m2f; first-time blinkers) on Wednesday; the most exposed runner in the field but a likely contender nevertheless.

5/1

2nd

6

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Trust No One

8st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lemos De Souza

Well backed when winning over C&D last month (Onyeisi second); finished behind Onyeisi when third at Kempton two weeks ago (1m4f); now has blinkers fitted (has run okay in cheekpieces before).

5/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,400gns 2yo; second foal; dam placed 7.5f/1m2f 2yo (RPR 76), out of well-bred, French 1m2f Listed winner; trainer is 2-12 here this year but he's not known for 2yo success; this Ulysses newcomer is probably best watched.
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10th

8

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:57 Newmarket

Anthena

8st 13lb

J: J F Egan

T: Phil McEntee

Triple-figure prices and soundly beaten in two starts, over 7f on Southwell AW as 2yo for previous yard and 1m2f on this track two weeks ago; can only watch.

200/1

7th

1

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Anthena

9st 1lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Tailed off at 250-1 on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) last October; has since left Lawrence Mullaney (remains in same ownership); she would be a shock winner on stable debut.

200/1

9th

9

(1)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Anthena

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1,400gns 2yo; second foal; dam placed 7.5f/1m2f 2yo (RPR 76), out of well-bred, French 1m2f Listed winner; trainer is 2-12 here this year but he's not known for 2yo success; this Ulysses newcomer is probably best watched.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.20
Straight Forecast £15.81
Trifecta £63.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Attention Seeker

NEWMARKET:

Magical Merlot

RP RATINGS:

Valkyrie Storm

Telegraph:

Capall Rasa

The Times:

Magical Merlot

The Guardian:

Magical Merlot

The Sun:

Magical Merlot

Daily Mail:

Valkyrie Storm

Daily Mirror:

Valkyrie Storm

POSTDATA:

Attention Seeker

D Express:

Attention Seeker

The Star:

Attention Seeker

Daily Record:

Attention Seeker