October 03 / 19.45 Southwell (AW)

19.45

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 294230 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won decisively over C&D in May when rated 3lb lower; several good runs have followed and he's likely to give it another good go from the front.
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6th

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

All five wins have been on AW and latest was at Southwell (5f) in January; 0-12 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and is well handicapped on his close second over C&D (good) last summer; usually races prominently and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made bold bid after a short break.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Three front-running C&D wins between last May and January; below best on last two starts but he might just have needed the recent sharpener following a break and can't be passed over too lightly.

3/1

10th

6

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.

10/1

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7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 6553R8 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Huge chance on this year's best form, notably a C&D second off 7lb higher in February; refused to race at Yarmouth on her penultimate start though and that, allied to a modest effort at Chelmsford two weeks ago, leaves her with too much to prove for comfort.
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8th

7

(7)

29th Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Conrad Allen

Habitual slow starter who has one win from 33 starts; beaten a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month but he's failed to beat a rival home in two outings since; others preferred.

18/1

8th

7

(8)

21st Jan 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Conrad Allen

Not one to rely on and she was very slowly away when last of 12 in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; she's very hard to make a case for.

14/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Conrad Allen

Huge chance on this year's best form, notably a C&D second off 7lb higher in February; refused to race at Yarmouth on her penultimate start though and that, allied to a modest effort at Chelmsford two weeks ago, leaves her with too much to prove for comfort.

7/1

33/1

  • Place: £17.50

Form: 076009

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two soft-ground 6f wins last year and that form would make him of interest; the big concern is a string of lacklustre efforts in 2025.
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3rd

9

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Tilsworth Turf

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024, but he's mostly struggled at big odds since the latest of them; best watched for now.

40/1

9th

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024 but he's mostly struggled since the latest of them; off for 134 days and he's best watched.

40/1

8th

9

(1)

20th Jan 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Produced one of his better efforts in last C&D attempt but is by no means sure to reproduce it, being far from consistent; yet to win on AW.

33/1

4/1

Form: 353523

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but often placed, including on his last two starts; fully effective on Tapeta and likely to be involved in this weak contest.
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7th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Wallis

Still a maiden but there isn't much between him and Arlington on C&D form in October and although he was beaten before the 6f trip became an issue at Chelmsford in February he can't be ruled out on return from a break.

15/2

6th

10

8th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Marcus

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Maiden; often thereabouts in 5f handicaps on turf and the AW but he has ground to make up on Forever Noah on their recent 5f run here and the return to 6f, for the first time since his debut, raises a big question.

7/1

4th

9

(1)

29th Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Wallis

Longstanding maiden but he's been in the first three on 14 occasions; ran respectably in a classified on his return from a break over C&D two weeks ago and holds place claims once again.

11/1

Form: 909274 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last winter; promising signs in two of his last three starts and he's one to consider, for all slow starts are becoming more regular now.
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6th

7

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Third in C&D classified event on his penultimate start and again ran well when a close fifth in a C&D handicap two weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

5th

13

(12)

20th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner; on a long losing run but there have been enough good runs this year to give him an each-way squeak.

12/1

3rd

3

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

All three wins have been on Tapeta so needs considering after some competitive runs on turf, though not drawn well.

10/1

Form: 900-33

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 5yo; he has finished third in 0-50 classified events on his last two starts, beaten under one length at Yarmouth seven weeks ago (6f, good to firm); his peak RPR came over C&D and he's not discounted with cheekpieces given a second airing.
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7th

4

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Payforanother Daay

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Simon Hodgson

Capable of some fair form but this low-mileage 6yo has yet to offer much in three runs this summer and failed to beat a rival in five-runner handicap at Bath (5.5f) two weeks ago; blinkers go on for the first time.

40/1

5th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:48 Bath

Payforanother Daay

8st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Simon Hodgson

12-race maiden; not disgraced when fifth of seven behind Nordic Glory here (5f, firm) on seasonal debut in May but a lesser effort over C&D followed and others in this field have much stronger claims; tongue-tie removed after one use.

25/1

7th

4

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Payforanother Daay

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

0-11 but he was a close-up third in a classified event at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last August; fifth of seven here over 5f on his reappearance and may come on for that; tongue-tie added.

14/1

10/1

Form: 032982 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Good second at Wolverhampton (6f) 11 days ago and this is his level nowadays; it has been a long time since his last 5f win though and others are more persuasive.
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12th

14

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Red Walls

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lisa Williamson

It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

7/2

Form: 145587 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won four times on AW between last December and February, including C&D; both runs since returning from a summer break have been more encouraging than the distance beaten and he's of interest back at 5f and with Billy Loughnane booked.
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5th

1

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Piperstown

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

In fine form on the AW this winter, landing back-to-back 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell recently; very lightly raced on turf but still merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Piperstown

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Landed a sixth victory on Tapeta when going in at Wolverhampton off 3lb lower three weeks ago; never won off a mark quite this high but gives his trainer, who also run He's An Angel, a decent hand.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piperstown

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

All five wins have been on Tapeta and last three have come over C&D; finished a remote third at Southwell 12 days ago but that was behind a handicap blot and he was in good form before that run; shortlisted.

5/1

Form: 83463V CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble over C&D in April; the odd good run since but he was involved in a nasty incident at Windsor in August, rearing in the stalls and unseating his rider before galloping loose with the blindfold still in place; capable of a big run but there are reservations for now.
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13th

13

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Master Zack

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

Landed a gamble over C&D 12 months ago (in this combination of accessories for the first time); ended 2025 quietly and he was well beaten on last month's return to action (no accessories); has plenty to prove but it wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue were he to revive.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Master Zack

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Martin Dunne

Sole victory came first time up last season, back from a similar break, so has that in his favour; lost his way in 2025, however, and the usual hood and tongue-tie are both missing.

16/1

50/1

Form: 57-68

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in all four starts, the latest on handicap debut at Bath (5f, heavy; 100-1) 19 days ago; hard to fancy.
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10th

10

(7)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Happy Happy

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Well beaten in all four starts, the latest on handicap debut at Bath (5f, heavy; 100-1) 19 days ago; hard to fancy.

50/1

8th

10

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Happy Happy

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Well beaten on both 2yo starts (5f/6f) and also when reappearing in recent Windsor novice (6f, soft); makes handicap debut from a basement mark but could be considered only if attracting some market support.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.90
Straight Forecast £41.43
Tricast £2304.03
Trifecta £1094.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Desert Master

POSTDATA:

Red Walls

Daily Mail:

Master Zack

Daily Record:

Marcus

SPOTLIGHT:

Piperstown

The Guardian:

Arlington

The Times:

Desert Master

D Express:

Desert Master

The Star:

Desert Master

Telegraph:

Red Walls

Daily Mirror:

Red Walls

The Sun:

Red Walls