October 03 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

1st
11 (13)
Fan Mail

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 667005 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seems happiest on AW and although he wouldn't have justified favouritism at Newcastle three weeks ago, he may well have finished second but for meeting some trouble in the final furlong; can win races off this mark but he has the widest stall to contend with here.
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9th

9

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made it 0-11 for the year when down the field here (7f) a fortnight ago; however, he was in pretty good heart previously and his last win came over C&D last October; not written off.

11/1

12th

10

(10)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Two 6f wins on Tapeta in 2025 and he's had just three goes at this trip, all on turf; he didn't do badly when fourth on Carlisle's stiff track last time out so perhaps he's worth another shot at 7f, albeit his AW mark is 5lb higher than on turf.

14/1

4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 300452 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Happiest on Tapeta and he comes here on the back of two good course runs, latterly beaten a neck in a 5f event ten days ago; drops into a Class 5 today and has Jack Callan taking 5lb off his back; solid contender.
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7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

9th

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Wasn't winning out of turn when taking a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in May; didn't get the clearest run at Chester three weeks ago but that took his turf record to 0-11; others are more appealing.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0-3009 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Shaped with encouragement on his return to action at Chelmsford in May (6f); three disappointing turf runs have followed but he's slipped down the weights and drops into a Class 5 for the first time since his easy Haydock win last summer; not ruled out.
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4th

9

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Missed a few chunks of his career and is on the decline now; remains consistent, though, is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and is being given every chance by the handicapper.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

8yo who has been beaten ten times since his last win in July 2024 but he's been placed on both starts this summer (6f, soft/Tapeta); chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't won for two years but made an encouraging return from his second wind op and a six-month layoff when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month; holds claims if he can back up that run.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-9034 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Big prices for all three runs this summer but he has run to a solid level on his last two runs, third over C&D and fourth at Musselburgh (7f, soft); each-way shout once again.
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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: 313345 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner; successful at Yarmouth off 1lb lower in May (6f, good to soft) and he has run some fair races in defeat since; should remain competitive.
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2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

Form: 485524 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form.
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10th

10

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Backspin

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, for whom he won at Southwell last March, but he ran well when third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his stable/seasonal debut; he's one to consider.

8/1

3rd

11

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Backspin

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, winning once (6f); sold for 14,000gns since last run; something to prove back on turf but market support should be noted.

10/1

6th

2

(3)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Backspin

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form.

5/1

16/1

Form: 823303 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Took his record to 0-11 when last of three at prohibitive odds in a Musselburgh novice 19 days ago (5f, good to soft); effective on Tapeta but needs to bounce back to his best.
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1st

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Farandaway

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Doubled his tally at Thirsk (7f) in July and twice a runner-up since, latest in eight-runner handicap at Redcar (6f) ten days ago; this consistent type is a likely player once more off the same mark.

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Farandaway

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

A two-time 6f/7f scorer this season; posted another solid effort with sixth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 15 days ago; this consistent sort must enter calculations.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Farandaway

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

It took him a long time to win but he landed a maiden at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March and was back on the scoresheet at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last month; good second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) since; solid claims.

13/2

20/1

Form: 835154 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
His five AW wins have all come at Newcastle (6f), the latest last month in a 0-55 handicap; has C&D form but likely vulnerable at this level.
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2

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Back to winning ways in a C&D classified event in July; similar form back here in handicap company two weeks ago; a good early pace would play to his strengths.

7/2

6th

11

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Antony Brittain

Hardly prolific but he has six C&D wins on his record, the latest three weeks ago when coming from off the pace to win decisively in 0-50 classified company; this is tougher but we know he's capable when in top form.

7/1

1st

2

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but now on a losing run of 20; there have been some near misses during that sequence but not of late.

20/1

Form: 347874 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and often slowly away, as when keeping on for fourth in a 5f handicap here 12 days ago; handicapped to win races but the slow starts may continue to be an issue.
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6th

8

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; not beaten far at Wetherby on his penultimate start but this is a better race and he has since finished down the field at Wolverhampton.

16/1

8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

16/1

Form: 424067 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed plenty of success at Newcastle from last September onwards and he is now back down to his last winning mark; not hit top form in two runs back from a summer break (had a wind op) but his regular combination of accessories returns and he's one to consider.
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1st

2

(9)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tomorrow Day

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Mark Usher

All five of his wins have come at Newcastle; it has been a long time since the last of them but a second wind op seemed to do the trick earlier in the year, finishing second at Chelmsford and over C&D; absent since March but he has to be taken seriously off his lowly mark.

5/2

2nd

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tomorrow Day

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Usher

Four wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from ten runs over C&D and bounced back to form 18 days ago (7f, Polytrack) on his first start since undergoing a second round of wind surgery; on a very attractive mark if building on that.

5/2

11th
7 (12)
Hiatus

20/1

Form: 7-2535 CD

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

Form: -12123 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Series of good runs this year, winning twice and placed on his other three starts with the latest over 5f here 12 days ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the thick of the action once again.
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4th

3

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Ancient Times

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Won for a second time at Epsom (6f) before a near miss over 5f at Doncaster (off this mark); faced a stiffer task here last time when never in with a shout.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Ancient Times

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Made it 2-3 round Epsom off a 3lb lower mark a month ago and ran to a similar level in defeat last time; might have been better drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has tended to be reliable once striking form in the past; should go well again.

12/1

2nd

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Ancient Times

10st 0lb

J: Travis Ford

T: Harry Eustace

Scored off a career-low mark to land his eighth success, at Epsom (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; back up 2lb but has recorded back-to-back wins previously so cannot be discounted.

11/4

25/1

Form: 649186 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for a 7f win here in August, his final start for Jennie Candlish; down the field over 5f and 7f in two runs for new stable; others appeal more.
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9th

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

10st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Four-time AW winner at 7f/1m for Jennie Candlish with his last win coming at Southwell off 70 in August; not at the same level since, but the best of three runs for this yard came last time here over 5f when 3l behind the winner; into 0-60 company now and returns to winning distance.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Useful AW form in Britain, winning four times; well below his best in final runs for Laura Morgan and poor form has continued in two outings here for new yard; Colin Keane takes over for the first time now.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.90
Straight Forecast £26.25
Tricast £120.48
Trifecta £252.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

True Promise

POSTDATA:

Backspin

Telegraph:

Fan Mail

The Sun:

Dark Kestrel

NEWMARKET:

Ancient Times

RP RATINGS:

Beauty Choice

D Express:

Fan Mail

LAMBOURN:

Backspin

The Times:

Backspin

The Guardian:

Backspin

Daily Mail:

True Promise

Daily Mirror:

True Promise

The Star:

True Promise

Daily Record:

True Promise