July 23 / 16.53 Southwell (AW)

16.53

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 522133 C BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Effective over C&D but his two wins this year have come over 1m on this track; has remained in form on turf since the latest of them in April and he shouldn't be far away.
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1st

8

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Timely Affair

9st 0lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

In good nick at present and landed his third win at Southwell (7f, AW) last month; 4lb higher but should continue to run well away from that track; claims.

5/2

1st

14

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Timely Affair

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: William Knight

Effective over C&D but his two wins this year have come over 1m on this track; has remained in form on turf since the latest of them in April and he shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

7

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Timely Affair

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Very competitive since he got a mark, with form figures of 2152213; return to turf proved no problem when fairly close third of ten at Yarmouth (1m, good) one month ago and he's threatening to take after his only sibling, who has proved relentlessly progressive for these connections; big player.

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -70851 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Took his time about getting off the mark but he did so in good style on Lingfield AW (7f) ten days ago and, although back up 9lb, he went close off this mark at Ascot last September; also has form over this C&D (one attempt); solid claims.
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2nd

4

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Dannick

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Crowley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won two of his last four races, with the latest at Lingfield (visor remover; 1m, AW) quite decisive at the finish; carries no penalty and he's 6lb well in; 0-9 on turf but effective on the surface.

100/30

1st

2

(3)

25th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Course winner over 7f three starts back off 9lb lower; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) when ridden by Jude Fernandes next time but blew his chance by hanging right over this C&D three days ago; visor is removed and he needs to bounce back.

4/1

5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a career-low mark when scoring here (7f) last month; a shade unlucky when beaten a short head at Southwell (7f, AW) since and should not be far away.

7/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 216484 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins at Newcastle (1m and 7f) but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in March; has had ups and downs since but he came from well back when fourth of ten to Gunfighter over C&D recently; place chance.
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3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins at Newcastle (1m and 7f) but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in March; has had ups and downs since but he came from well back when fourth of ten to Gunfighter over C&D recently; place chance.

10/1

4th

1

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Went close over C&D in March and won at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 13 days later; not at the same level on his three starts since, particularly on turf on last two outings, but the return to Tapeta could prompt a revival.

7/1

Form: 4-3668 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.
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2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Red Mirage

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner; yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance in March but ran quite well when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago and switches back to turf on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.

20/1

Form: 043874 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; all three wins at 7f, the latest on Newcastle AW last August; probably found the return to 1m was pushing it on Kempton AW 15 days ago but he ran well for a long way and this test will work better for him.
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2nd

3

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 13lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Not beaten far into fifth of 13 in a better race at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) eight days ago and remains 2lb lower than when winning this race last year; interesting.

7/2

5th

13

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 4lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Front-runs; all three wins at 7f, the latest on Newcastle AW last August; probably found the return to 1m was pushing it on Kempton AW 15 days ago but he ran well for a long way and this test will work better for him.

8/1

Form: 3/0134 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had 7f form in Ireland but that was two years ago and his course win came over 1m in April (made all) on second start for this yard; no advance on that form in two runs since but perhaps the return to this trip will improve his options.
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5th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made all when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in the spring; had a couple of wide draws to deal with since but has landed another here, which could leave him vulnerable late.

10/1

5th

4

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Avatar Jet

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Prominent racer; made all at Southwell (1m) in April; some fair runs in defeat since but he could face competition for the lead and others are more appealing for win purposes.

12/1

7th

6

(12)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Declan Carroll

Had 7f form in Ireland but that was two years ago and his course win came over 1m in April (made all) on second start for this yard; no advance on that form in two runs since but perhaps the return to this trip will improve his options.

7/1

8th
9 (13)
Shamacid

14/1

Form: 863205

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 14 starts; very slowly away two starts ago but otherwise has possibilities, having run most of his best races on Tapeta and was hampered in his run over C&D last time; may well be involved.
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1st

1

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shamacid

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: S Woods

Placed eight times on the AW, but now 0-16 and not at his best lately; takes another drop in grade, but this trip probably stretches him.

9/1

4th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:46 Lingfield (AW)

Shamacid

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: S Woods

Returned from short break with two good 7f runs this spring; well handicapped if judged on those but his form has dipped since and he is yet fully to convince stamina-wise over 1m.

12/1

8th

9

(13)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Shamacid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: S Woods

Maiden after 14 starts; very slowly away two starts ago but otherwise has possibilities, having run most of his best races on Tapeta and was hampered in his run over C&D last time; may well be involved.

14/1

20/1

Form: 1-6685

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Broke duck over 6f on Newcastle AW last November but he hasn't run to the same level at that trip or 7f this year; has it to prove at present.
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2nd

2

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wish This

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Alan Brown

Sole success came in a 6f handicap here last November and he's now 1lb lower, but there's a suspicion that shorter trips suit him best.

10/1

9th

12

(9)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Wish This

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Alan Brown

Broke duck over 6f on Newcastle AW last November but he hasn't run to the same level at that trip or 7f this year; has it to prove at present.

20/1

Form: 269853 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.
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10th

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.

12/1

3rd

4

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

He needs to improve upon his last few showings and was held in fifth over C&D most recently; however, this two-time course winner is 6lb lower than when second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March and is not written off.

10/1

Form: 710-40

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since getting off the mark on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m1f) last June, dropping out there 16 days ago for another new yard; has plenty to prove in his first 7f handicap.
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11th

5

(11)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

9st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Lightly raced since getting off the mark on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m1f) last June, dropping out there 16 days ago for another new yard; has plenty to prove in his first 7f handicap.

33/1

11th

2

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course winner (9.5f) last summer in his only run in a tongue tie; not beaten far into fourth at Kempton (1m) when last seen in February; sold out of Pat Phelan's yard for 1,000gns in March; new trainer brings the tongue tie back; not discounted.

8/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Pat Phelan

Changed hands for 9,000gns after winning at Wolverhampton last summer (9.4f; left Kevin Philippart De Foy); low-key stable debut over 1m3f here in November (33-1) and this might not be enough of a test back from another break.

25/1

12th
10 (10)
Fan Mail

14/1

Form: 625534 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

40/1

Form: 239-68 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m here in 2024; on a useful mark at present but has a question mark about current form, having dropped out on his final start for previous yard and on debut for this one, at Chester 13 days ago.
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8th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Triggerman

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Patrick Morris

Sole win was on AW in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in two runs for new yard this summer and can only be watched; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.

40/1

13th

11

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Triggerman

9st 6lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Sole win came over 1m here in 2024; on a useful mark at present but has a question mark about current form, having dropped out on his final start for previous yard and on debut for this one, at Chester 13 days ago.

40/1

8th

2

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Triggerman

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

1-20 for Julie Camacho, the win gained over 1m on Tapeta in September 2024; makes stable debut from workable mark and with trip/ground suitable but absent since two below-par AW runs in the winter.

12/1

Form: 335486

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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Gunfighter

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £18.58
Tricast £76.53
Trifecta £86.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dannick

NEWMARKET:

Timely Affair

SPOTLIGHT:

Gunfighter

Daily Mail:

Portman Blue

Telegraph:

Anthropologist

The Guardian:

Finn Ironside

The Sun:

Avatar Jet

D Express:

Timely Affair

Daily Mirror:

Timely Affair

POSTDATA:

Dannick

The Times:

Dannick

Daily Record:

Dannick

The Star:

Gunfighter