October 24 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 000428 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 13, but he went close at Thirsk (7f, soft) on his penultimate outing; not so good at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last time, but is back off the same mark as for the Thirsk effort; shortlisted.
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5th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.

9/2

2nd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Productive spell in June/July 2024 featured a C&D success off 6lb higher; poor striike-rate since but he ran encouragingly at Ayr (first turf attempt of 2026) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

Form: 060998

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-21 since arriving in Britain; now a stone lower than when third of eight on stable debut over C&D in March, but although he has shown nothing like the same form since he was sent off just 9-2 for this latest start, suggesting better was expected; interesting.
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4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

Form: 321585 CD

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is back off the same mark as when successful at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in January; has won after a lengthy absence so the 227-day layoff not the end of the world, but the outside stall is a real dampener.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

Form: 645605 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-12 in handicaps, but he continues to edge down the weights and ran well when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; blinkers given a go this time; one for the shortlist.
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4

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

0-12 in handicaps, but he continues to edge down the weights and ran well when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; blinkers given a go this time; one for the shortlist.

6/1

2

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

Yet to win a handicap and not at his best on his last two starts (caught wide here latest); has dropped a long way in the weights though and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking.

8/1

10th

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

8st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Beat two rivals at Pontefract on second start but yet to win a handicap and hasn't been the most consistent; easy to forgive a below-par Epsom run last time and gets a hood (has worn a visor) but needs to raise game.

8/1

Form: 22-598 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Horse

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not at his best in two starts since returning in August and makes his stable debut (same owner) after 59 days off; back off the same mark as when winning at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) just over a year ago, but he has an awkward draw.
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No Results Found

Form: 324252

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-6 but runner-up three times, including when beaten half a length at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) six days ago; that proved his stamina and a major player from the same mark.
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1st

4

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Mali

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

C&D win last October was a convincing one and he is only 2lb higher today; solid third at Wolverhampton when last seen in January; still has potential after just nine starts.

9/4

3rd

4

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of Mali

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Tate

Made the breakthrough with a smooth win at Southwell (7f) in October but only sixth of 13 on return visit in November; has a bit to prove now but he's still lightly raced and is feasibly treated on his penultimate run.

6/1

6

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Mali

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

0-6 but runner-up three times, including when beaten half a length at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) six days ago; that proved his stamina and a major player from the same mark.

7/2

Form: 341987 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who gained his first win on turf at Brighton (7f, good to firm) in May; not matched that form in three starts since and still 4lb higher; more needed.
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5th

5

(12)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

C&D winner off 11lb higher last spring whose mark tumbled on the AW over the winter; back in form when second to Dion Baker here last time, in headgear (retained) for the first time in two years, and a 7lb swing entitles him to at least close the gap.

12/1

2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

First visit here proved a winning one when taking handicap over this trip (good to firm) last May; flopped on his second go one month later and only bits and pieces of form since; career-low mark and cheekpieces (0-3) make a return after two-year absence.

10/1

Form: 554861 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winner of 13 races (including one over C&D) and scored by a head on his latest outing at Bath (1m, good to firm); only 2lb higher and although he could have been better drawn, still makes the shortlist.
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1st

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Rimell

Ran three sound races in June, notably when 0.75l third over C&D (good to firm) then beaten a head at Bath next time (1m, good); below par on AW latest but has an each-way chance back on turf.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Arrives in very good form without winning, a clear second of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 25 days ago; drawn wide but this course winner merits serious consideration with Oisin Murphy back up.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Rimell

Won two fast-ground C&D handicaps last season, both off higher marks than today's; threatening a win in recent starts and Jack Callan takes off a handy 3lb; unraced on slower than good ground.

4/1

Form: 7451 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
May have been fortunate to make a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month and is now 4lb higher, but as that was only his fourth start he remains open to improvement; considered.
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11th

11

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Ziggys Angel

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but has suffered heavy defeats back on turf the last twice; first-time cheekpieces need to make a difference.

40/1

8th

4

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Ziggys Angel

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September, but there was a heavy defeat on his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) five weeks ago.

16/1

15th

8

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Ziggys Angel

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Improved for the switch to handicaps when winning at Newcastle (7f) in September and bettered that form when third over 6f at Southwell (also AW) in November; had wind surgery before respectable comeback over latter C&D one month ago; unexposed on turf and worth a second look.

12/1

12/1

Form: 250692 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal.
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10

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal.

12/1

2nd

8

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins, including C&D; recent form figures not inspiring but she didn't run too badly when sixth of 14 over C&D on her first run back from wind surgery and an excuse emerged last time (reportedly lost action).

18/1

9th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time.

8/1

Form: 123278 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
2-24 on turf but 10-50 on the AW and has been running consistently well on artificial surfaces for some time now; still on a fair mark, but is drawn a bit wider than ideal; stable also runs Sedgemoor.
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4th

3

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

He was winning for the 13th time when seeing off eight rivals over C&D last month; backed it up with a close second at Lingfield 24 days ago; more appealing than many.

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Three C&D wins but perhaps even more effective on Tapeta; had the benefit of Jack Callan's claim when successful at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and although back up 3lb he's perfectly capable of finding another race off this mark.

5/1

Form: 028097

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-8; best effort was when second of 11 in a Yarmouth maiden (7f, good) in July, but his efforts in handicaps since leave plenty to be desired.
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12

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sunshine Mag

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-8; best effort was when second of 11 in a Yarmouth maiden (7f, good) in July, but his efforts in handicaps since leave plenty to be desired.

14/1

10

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Sunshine Mag

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Not matched his maiden/novice form in three handicap runs; cheekpiece experiment quickly aborted; not easily recommended.

16/1

11

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Sunshine Mag

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Mixed bag in his six starts, with his two handicap runs yielding heavy defeats; lacklustre run at Southwell last time has seen connections turn to headgear; others look safer.

20/1

Form: 0-7500 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lost his way after making a successful handicap debut for Richard Hannon at Haydock (7f, good) in June 2024; ran well on stable debut after eight months off at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in August, but has gone backwards again since; best watched for now.
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6th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Sedgemoor

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Ryan

Sole win on turf came over two years ago and his last two efforts have been moderate; this mark is fine if first-time cheekpieces spark him back to life, however.

16/1

9th

15

(16)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Sedgemoor

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John Ryan

Two wins at Newcastle (6f, AW) this year, but not very consistent and was well beaten at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month; 2lb out of the weights; stable also runs White Ladder.

25/1

Form: 125957 C

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case.
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14

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Northern Cracksman

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case.

20/1

6

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Northern Cracksman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over 1m on AW early this year; has some fair form on turf but he's been well held back in this sphere in both runs for current yard; bit to prove again and has work to do back up in trip and grade; another change of headgear.

10/1

6

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northern Cracksman

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over this trip with blinkers on the AW in January/February this year; has some fair form on turf, but was well beaten after a break at Redcar last time (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); should come on for that; blinkers back on.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £72.00
Straight Forecast £44.80
Tricast £2359.44
Trifecta £2230.00

Selections

The Guardian:

Star Of Mali

Daily Mail:

Ziggy's Angel

POSTDATA:

Savvy Exchange

SPOTLIGHT:

Way To Dubai

Telegraph:

Northern Cracksman

D Express:

King David

Daily Mirror:

Star Of Mali

The Sun:

Star Of Mali

The Star:

Star Of Mali

Daily Record:

Ziggy's Angel

The Times:

Savvy Exchange

RP RATINGS:

Way To Dubai