August 31 / 15.17 Southwell (AW)

15.17

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Festive Fixtures At Southwell Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Festive Fixtures At Southwell Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.90
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 183155 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Always liked it here but is high in the weights currently and hasn't convinced over this longer trip in a few attempts; needs to bounce back from a couple of lesser efforts on turf.
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4th

3

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Rusheen Boy

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Reportedly appreciated return to AW surface when bouncing back to peak form with win at Southwell (1m) 17 days ago; doesn't have much margin for error after 4lb rise and it's curious to see him back on turf so quickly.

9/1

1st

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Rusheen Boy

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Always liked it here but is high in the weights currently and hasn't convinced over this longer trip in a few attempts; needs to bounce back from a couple of lesser efforts on turf.

16/1

5th

3

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Rusheen Boy

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Went up 5lb for winning a match over C&D (soft) last month and was well held off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) last time; others look better treated.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 94-657

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far over C&D off 4lb higher in the spring, but has been absent for a few months since a poor one next time (undergone wind surgery during that time); needs to find more.
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5th

11

(14)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Special Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adam Kirby

Back from wind surgery to record her best effort when second of 14 over C&D late last month on her final start for Pam Sly (same owners); 0-7 and needs to find extra but she might have turned a corner.

8/1

2nd

12

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Special Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

Not beaten far over C&D off 4lb higher in the spring, but has been absent for a few months since a poor one next time (undergone wind surgery during that time); needs to find more.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Special Breeze

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

She has not been beaten far in two handicaps at around 1m this spring, keeping on for a 2l fifth at Southwell three weeks ago; still has some potential and stepping up to 1m2f could unlock it.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £23.10

Form: -06057

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Went backwards for Clive Cox and the slide has continued for his current yard; ran over 5f last time and is hard to recommend, back in the hood, coming right back up in trip on his Tapeta debut.
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11th

7

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspull

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Regressed for Clive Cox and appeared to be going nowhere until a 100-1 third over C&D 17 days ago (led); that was with the hood back on and might go well again.

20/1

3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Aspull

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Went backwards for Clive Cox and the slide has continued for his current yard; ran over 5f last time and is hard to recommend, back in the hood, coming right back up in trip on his Tapeta debut.

33/1

7th

6

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Aspull

8st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Left Clive Cox after beginning this campaign with two poor runs (1m/7f), and there has been no upturn after two starts for new stable (6f/7f); drops to 5f with huge amount to prove.

50/1

Form: -58434 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best known for his Newcastle work but goes well here too; consistent enough and the handicapper has given him a chance, back on the AW and given another try without the usual hood.
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3rd

3

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Just Typical

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Four wins and four placed efforts from 12 visits to Newcastle; he has been in fair form this year and his latest Redcar effort wasn't as bad as the distance beaten suggests (third of the seven to race stands' side); big run on the cards back here.

11/4

8th

12

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Just Typical

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

Notched a fifth success of 2025 in this contest; made the frame for the fourth time this season with fourth of 14 in 1m Southwell handicap 15 days ago; well in the mix once more with cheekpieces reapplied.

6/1

4th

9

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Best known for his Newcastle work but goes well here too; consistent enough and the handicapper has given him a chance, back on the AW and given another try without the usual hood.

5/1

10/1

Form: 013475 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

8

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Declan Carroll

Quick to get off the mark for his current yard over C&D in April; showed enough (hampered) here on penultimate start to be considered despite a lesser show when joint second favourite on turf 12 days ago.

10/1

6th

9

(12)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Avatar Jet

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Quick to get off the mark for his current yard on Southwell AW (1m) in April and largely in good nick since, suffering a poor run when fifth of 14 back there (1m) two weeks ago; a player off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

5th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

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

Form: 791072 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent gelding who has his moods and always been capable of fluffing the start; one of his better efforts a month ago, switched from cheekpieces to second-time blinkers, but is not guaranteed to repeat the dose.
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5th

3

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jack Jones

Recorded his third success, at Lingfield (1m, AW) in June off this mark; not beaten far on his last two starts and should be thereabouts.

10/1

6th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Jones

Inconsistent gelding who has his moods and always been capable of fluffing the start; one of his better efforts a month ago, switched from cheekpieces to second-time blinkers, but is not guaranteed to repeat the dose.

7/1

2nd

2

(9)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jack Jones

Twice well beaten off this mark since winning narrowly at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; can blow the start; blinkers return, but risky.

14/1

5/1

Form: 800692 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Newcastle win this time last year came off a 7lb higher mark; well backed on the drop to this company at Carlisle a few weeks ago, when faring much better, and is one to consider (likely to be dropped in as usual from the outside stall).
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4th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Izzari

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Best coming off a solid pace, as was the scenario when a winner last week at Southwell (1m, AW); 4lb well in with no penalty to carry.

7/4

1st

9

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Izzari

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

No win since last September but he's fallen in the weights and looked much more competitive again on last two outings, under Cara Tuke on first occasion; has a bit more to prove here but not totally dismissed.

7/1

8th

6

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Izzari

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Newcastle win this time last year came off a 7lb higher mark; well backed on the drop to this company at Carlisle a few weeks ago, when faring much better, and is one to consider (likely to be dropped in as usual from the outside stall).

5/1

Form: 455065 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner who'll be happier back on Tapeta; now 6lb lower than when going in over C&D early in the year but needs a revival.
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3rd

2

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Now 10lb below his last winning mark, which came over C&D (Class 5) in January; probably a bit better than the bare facts (slowly away and met trouble) when seventh of 12 over C&D one week ago.

16/1

7th

14

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Herrington

Regular here but only ninth in his last visit and wasn't in much form prior to that; needs a revival.

25/1

9th

10

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner who'll be happier back on Tapeta; now 6lb lower than when going in over C&D early in the year but needs a revival.

20/1

10th
14 (10)
Mr Fustic

25/1

Form: 6-3145 CD

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, latterly off 4lb lower in the spring; switches from a visor to first-time cheekpieces back from a few months off and the new headgear will need to eke out a bit more.
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2nd

6

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andi Brown

This six-time winner (all AW) showed the benefit of last month's return when making the frame at Wolverhampton 15 days ago (wasn't ideally placed); could be about to strike; Oisin Murphy rides the horse and for the stable for the first time.

5/1

4th

4

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m) in March; off three months, never a threat in another 1m handicap there 15 days ago; this dual C&D scorer can take a step forward now.

14/1

10th

14

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Dual C&D winner, latterly off 4lb lower in the spring; switches from a visor to first-time cheekpieces back from a few months off and the new headgear will need to eke out a bit more.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 862614 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Decent record over C&D but lacks consistency and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark (Doncaster win last month came off 3lb lower); others hold stronger claims.
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5th

5

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Three AW wins and only 1lb higher than for the 1m success on turf in July; however, opposable on subsequent efforts.

14/1

9th

3

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Three AW wins include a C&D classified event in January; he added a turf win in July (also 1m) but not in the same form back in handicap company since and might be a shade high in the weights for now.

10/1

11th

3

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Decent record over C&D but lacks consistency and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark (Doncaster win last month came off 3lb lower); others hold stronger claims.

16/1

Form: 685232 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.
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3rd

4

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on to beat Barleybrown by 1l in C&D apprentice race last Saturday, registering a second win at Newcastle; escapes a penalty and future mark is 2lb higher; respected.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Runner-up on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Lingfield (1m) this summer, but he was well below form at Southwell last time and that took his losing run up to 16; others preferred.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

Form: 6/4-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Only run three times in the space of two years, finishing well held for her new yard (picked up for 2,000gns) back from a lengthy absence over C&D a fortnight ago; this more realistic and worth a market check but she'll need a big step forward.
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13th

6

(1)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Peaceful Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Left Karl Burke for 2,000gns after two races; holds weak claims on her form for new yard following a long absence.

33/1

7th

7

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Peaceful Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Left Karl Burke for 2,000gns after two races; well beaten on two visits to Southwell (latest a handicap) following a long absence; now goes in a tongue-tie.

50/1

13th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Peaceful Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Only run three times in the space of two years, finishing well held for her new yard (picked up for 2,000gns) back from a lengthy absence over C&D a fortnight ago; this more realistic and worth a market check but she'll need a big step forward.

16/1

6/1

Form: 714411 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Got the winning habit this season, winning narrowly four times, including here, and going 11lb up the weights; they all came in 0-50 and 0-55 company but it wouldn't be a shock to see him complete the hat-trick back from a two-month break.
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7th

7

(14)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Aim For The Bull

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Four wins in the first half of 2026; low-key run back from nine weeks off 21 days ago; needs to resume his progress.

12/1

14th

13

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Aim For The Bull

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Got the winning habit this season, winning narrowly four times, including here, and going 11lb up the weights; they all came in 0-50 and 0-55 company but it wouldn't be a shock to see him complete the hat-trick back from a two-month break.

6/1

1st

2

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Aim For The Bull

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

Pretty consistent since the cheekpieces returned in November and the three wins in that period include 11-runner race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last time; back up another 2lb and has to be considered.

11/4

Form: 548666 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £295.30
Straight Forecast £172.13
Tricast £15037.23
Trifecta £2999.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bajan Bandit

Telegraph:

Aim For The Bull

The Times:

Peaceful Spirit

POSTDATA:

Volto Di Medusa

SPOTLIGHT:

Izzari

The Guardian:

Just Typical

Daily Mail:

Avatar Jet

NEWMARKET:

Mr Fustic

The Star:

Aim For The Bull

D Express:

Peaceful Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Volto Di Medusa

The Sun:

Bajan Bandit

Daily Record:

Bajan Bandit