October 30 / 16.30 Southwell (AW)

16.30

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  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

1st
10 (6)
Shafi

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 5-2 second-favourite for his debut over C&D this month, finishing third of eight after showing signs of greenness (runner-up has won since); should have come on for the experience and much respected.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 554

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in his three starts as when fourth of 11 in a Chelmsford novice (7f, Polytrack) six weeks ago; may be vulnerable to less exposed rivals in a race like this, though.
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4th

5

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Maskatto

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Kept on well to wear down Foothold close home over C&D four weeks ago, his first run at the trip; should have more to offer and can confirm those placings despite the 1lb worse terms.

100/30

2nd

8

(11)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Maskatto

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Has shown ability in his three starts as when fourth of 11 in a Chelmsford novice (7f, Polytrack) six weeks ago; may be vulnerable to less exposed rivals in a race like this, though.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 4-1 for his Yarmouth debut (7f, good to firm) in August, but ended up a well-held fifth of ten having done too much early; may do better if the hood helps him settle, but others are still preferred.
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6th

6

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Heart Sign

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Inclined to pull hard in early runs and has got into the habit of blowing the start lately; that's what's cost him the past twice and this mark is surely within range under Oisin Murphy (0-3 for the yard) if it falls right now switched to a visor.

7/2

7th

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Wetherby

Heart Sign

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Morland

Maiden; ran one of his best races when length third to Bradbury at Leicester last time (1m2f, good) when wearing today's headgear combination; worth considering.

11/2

3rd

2

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Leicester

Heart Sign

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jack Morland

Not beaten far in a 7f AW maiden but hasn't kicked on at all in handicaps (1m-1m2f); ran okay on second run when once tried in a hood and that aid returns combined with blinkers.

9/1

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 2-1 second-favourite when third of eight on his debut over C&D this month, hanging badly left after hitting the front; possibilities if coming on for the experience, but does have a length to find with Medyg.
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2nd

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Strong Voice

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Horton

Inclined to hang left a couple of times, including when well beaten on his turf debut/comeback in the spring; since undergone wind surgery and the market should give some clues as to what's been made of his opening mark.

12/1

11th

7

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Strong Voice

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Shaped with promise in his two 7f runs at Southwell last October; the extra furlong and switch to turf will need to have a positive effect if he is to take this though.

12/1

Form: 2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 11-1 when second of eight on his debut over C&D this month, finishing nearly 4l behind the winner but a length ahead of the errant Strong Voice; normal improvement should put him in the mix.
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8th

8

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Medyg

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Fair in three runs on Tapeta last backend (6f-7f) before being gelded; inclined to overrace on his turf/handicap debut (6f) back from a break a couple of months ago and still has a bit of potential for a yard that got on the board for the year last weekend.

10/1

9th

6

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

13:53 Windsor

Medyg

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Showed ability on AW in the autumn, close fourth dropped to 6f at Wolverhampton the final occasion; gelded since; may be capable of progress now handicapping.

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 33-1 for last month's Leicester debut (7f, good to soft), but was only beaten 2l into third of ten having attempted to make all; a couple of winners have come out of that race and shortlisted if as effective on this different surface.
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3rd

4

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Big Shot Veto

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Lemos De Souza

Thrice-raced colt who has been placed in both turf attempts, latest at Catterick (7f, good) on seasonal debut; leading contender in this field, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.

11/4

3rd

5

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Big Shot Veto

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Lemos De Souza

Belied 33-1 odds when 2l third on debut at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last September; underwhelming at Southwell (7f, AW) the following month but he's a major player if rediscovering his initial promise.

7/1

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Big Shot Veto

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Lemos De Souza

Sent off 33-1 for last month's Leicester debut (7f, good to soft), but was only beaten 2l into third of ten having attempted to make all; a couple of winners have come out of that race and shortlisted if as effective on this different surface.

7/2

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1 when beaten a very long way on his Salisbury debut (7f, good) four weeks ago; will need the different surface and application of blinkers to make a big difference.
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1st

8

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Phantom Shadow

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Second of nine at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) 18 days ago, after which he was sold out of Harry Charlton's stable for 18,000gns; should have more to offer over this trip; interesting.

4/1

2nd

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Phantom Shadow

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Harry Charlton

0-7 and his claims aren't compelling, but soft ground may not have suited this 3yo last time and there have been signs of promise previously; edging down the weights and things may click at some point.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

18:45 Ffos Las

Phantom Shadow

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Charlton

Ran his best race when second of five at Bath (1m, firm) last month, but finished last of three over the same C&D (firm) 13 days later; first-time tongue-tie needs to have a positive effect.

7/1

16/1

Form: 05

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in two starts on turf, though offered a bit more when fifth of ten at Bath (1m, good to soft; 125-1) three weeks ago (second and fourth have won since); half-brother to a Tapeta winner, but may be more one for handicaps after this.
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1st

6

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:05 Doncaster

Any Which Way

8st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Michael Bell

Always prominent to justify favouritism on handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April; languished in rear, contrastingly, for most of the race at Windsor (11.4f, good) 19 days ago but started to pass rivals over 1f out and finished second of seven; 1m6f beckons strongly after that performance, so he could have more to give.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:10 Windsor

Any Which Way

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Well held at big prices in three 2yo runs but he looked a different proposition when justifying favouritism on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last month; up 6lb but that was a comfortable success and he's open to more progress at this new trip; big player for yard that won this in 2021 and 2022.

3/1

1st

4

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Any Which Way

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Looked a work in progress in three 2yo runs, showing his best form on the second occasion (1m, good to soft); looks sure to improve for 1m2f on paper and he returns with his stable going well.

4/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Massaat; dam French 7f winner, out of French 1m1f 2yo winning half-sister to French Derby runner-up Shamkiyr; the only newcomer in the field, but stable can get them ready first time and worth a market check.
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6th

6

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:50 Nottingham

Sweet Mabel

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Modest form in four runs for David Loughnane, including when blowing the start on her handicap debut (1m, AW) in January; something to prove on her turf and stable debut (same owners).

33/1

9th

11

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sweet Mabel

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Finished down the field at big prices in three qualifying runs, including a 16l defeat at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month; still early days but she needs a transformation back in trip on handicap debut.

25/1

11

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Sweet Mabel

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

April foal by Massaat; dam French 7f winner, out of French 1m1f 2yo winning half-sister to French Derby runner-up Shamkiyr; the only newcomer in the field, but stable can get them ready first time and worth a market check.

20/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 when a well-beaten last of eight on his York debut (6f, good) this month; half-brother to a dual C&D winner, but he needs to take a big step forward.
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2

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Boy Star

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

33-1 when a well-beaten last of eight on his York debut (6f, good) this month; half-brother to a dual C&D winner, but he needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

2

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Boy Star

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

33-1 when a well-beaten last of eight on his York debut (6f, good) this month; half-brother to a dual C&D winner, but he needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

8th

1

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:18 York

Boy Star

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

28,000euros yearling; fourth foal; Zoustar half-brother to winners Our Havana (7f; RPR 102) and Bishop's Crown (6f; 91); dam 7f/1m winner (93); one of two newcomers for connections; market check advised but he will need to be useful to make a winning start.

12/1

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 18-1 but not without some promise when fifth of ten on his Catterick debut (7f, good) 12 days ago; out of a dual Polytrack winner, but may be one for later on.
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6th

6

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Uncle Nader

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

He has improved for the step up to 1m, application of headgear and switch to handicaps, finishing second at Chelmsford in November (blinkered) before going one better over C&D last month (cheekpieces, retained); that was an authoritative display and although a 6lb rise asks a stiffer question, he may be up to the task.

3/1

1st

6

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Uncle Nader

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Blinkered and advanced his form on his first go in handicaps when second of eight at Chelmsford (1m) in November; this son of Ardad is very much one to consider with cheekpieces now sported.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.40
Straight Forecast £8.59
Trifecta £45.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shafi

RP RATINGS:

Big Shot Veto

LAMBOURN:

Medyg

NEWMARKET:

Shafi

The Times:

Shafi

Telegraph:

Shafi

D Express:

Shafi

Daily Mirror:

Shafi

The Star:

Shafi

Daily Record:

Medyg

POSTDATA:

Big Shot Veto

The Guardian:

Big Shot Veto

Daily Mail:

Big Shot Veto

The Sun:

Big Shot Veto