Southwell Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 286 Races on across 34 meetings. There was 8 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 10 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:10, 9 races at Chantilly first race 12:11, 3 races at Charles Town first race 00:00, 7 races at Churchill Downs first race 22:00, 7 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:40, 8 races at Geelong first race 04:30, 7 races at Goulburn first race 04:35, 8 races at Hawkesbury first race 04:15, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 18 races at Hipo Chile first race 16:45, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 8 races at Ipswich first race 03:47, 10 races at Kasamatsu first race 03:50, 8 races at Laval first race 15:35, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:20, 9 races at Louisiana Downs first race 19:45, 8 races at Marseille-borely first race 10:51, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:30 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Newmarket first race 13:35, 7 races at Northam first race 06:55, 8 races at Perth first race 13:20, 7 races at Pontefract first race 14:00, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 2 races at Remington Park first race 00:30, 12 races at Saga first race 06:25, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 9 races at Southwell first race 16:25, 9 races at Taif first race 14:05, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:25, 7 races at Woodbine first race 21:50, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(14)  Unmistakeable |  | |  | | | 2 | James Sullivan | Tim Easterby | Second in a 5f Musselburgh nursery last month but not in the same form when well behind Jeany May back there 12 days ago; bounce back needed. | ||
(2)  Horus | | | | | | 2 | Darragh Keenan | Mike Murphy & Michael Keady | Chased home the reopposing Harswell Dandy in a 5f Musselburgh maiden in July; faded to finish well held on 7f Newbury nursery debut four weeks ago; sold out of Craig Lidster's yard for 3,500gns this month; new stable quick to drop him back in trip. | ||
(6)  Chasing Gold | | | | | | 2 | Alistair Rawlinson | Robert Cowell | Pulled too hard when a well-held fifth on 5f Brighton nursery debut in a first-time tongue-tie 24 days ago; needs to settle better with cheekpieces added to the tongue-tie this time. | ||
(13)  Dawn Awakening | | | | | | 2 | Joey Haynes | Ivan Furtado | Third over 5f at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton since switching to nurseries with a tongue-tie added; should be competitive but needs a bit more for the win. | ||
3rd (10)  Jeany May | | | | | | 2 | Alex Jary | Nigel Tinkler | No match for a big improver on 5f Musselburgh nursery debut 12 days ago but she in turn was clear of the rest in second; should be competitive from an unchanged mark now switching to AW. | ||
(1)  Power Of Twins | | | | | | 2 | Joe Leavy | Richard Hannon | Would have won a 5.7f Bath maiden last month had her rider not eased her prematurely (received a 28-day ban); too free for her own good when only sixth on 7f nursery debut nine days later; connections have had a big rethink over the trip but she remains one who should be up to making an impact off a mark in the 60s. | ||
(7)  Ellomate | | | | | | 2 | George Rooke | Richard Hughes | Best RPRs on AW, placing in 6f nurseries at Kempton and this venue, showing pace each time; prominent for a long way back on turf at Bath (5f) latest and treated as if still in form ahead of this return to AW; in the mix. | ||
(8)  Early Release | | | | | | 2 | Callum Shepherd | George Scott | Well held on all three starts, although did go off favourite for the second at Lingfield and soft ground may not have suited back from a break at Sandown 13 days ago; hooded for nursery debut; all the more interesting if backed. | ||
(3)  Sea Of Diamonds | | | | | | 2 | Laura Coughlan | Archie Watson | Raced at 6f, winning on Redcar debut in May; no progress since but was bang there until inside the final furlong in a course nursery last time and perhaps the drop to 5f will help; wears first-time cheekpieces. | ||
(4)  Coiled | | | | | | 2 | Georgia Dobie | Eve Johnson Houghton | 0-7 but largely consistent and finished a respectable third of six on 5f Chepstow nursery debut 31 days ago; eased 2lb with a first-time hood added now; placed over C&D on debut. | ||
4th (5)  Harswell Dandy | | | | | | 2 | Kaiya Fraser | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Only 2lb higher than when landing 5f Wolverhampton nursery three weeks ago but that small-field race did rather fall into her lap after the leaders went too fast; things aren't sure to work out as favourably this time. | ||
1st (11)  Montana Girl | | | | | | 2 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | Comfortably the best of her three runs when fifth at Beverley (5f) on her second start; decent pedigree and rates a possible improver in nurseries. | ||
2nd (9)  Facoulty | | | | | | 2 | Benoit De La Sayette | Kevin Philippart De Foy | Unable to justify favouritism on Brighton nursery debut over an extended 5f at the beginning of this month but by no means disgraced in third and her market strength suggests she's thought capable of better; tended to lug to her left under pressure on that occasion and this more conventional track may suit better; enters the reckoning. | ||
(12)  Miakoda | | | | | | 2 | Alec Voikhansky | Richard Hannon | Unable to justify favouritism in both nurseries, although it may have been different had he not compromised his chance at the start (reared and slowly away) at Wolverhampton (5f) on Saturday, running on for second; obvious chance off the same mark if he can break on terms this time. |
If he can get away from the stalls okay this time Saturday's Wolverhampton runner-up MIAKODA may prove the answer to a tricky opener. Facoulty, Ellomate and the selection's stablemate Power Of Twins are others to consider. Early Release and Montana Girl could improve in nurseries and are worth keeping an eye on in the betting. [Andrew Sheret]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8th (6)  Tango Sunset | | | | | | 3 | Joe Leavy | Roger Teal | Has advanced her RPRs when fifth over 1m4f at Kempton on her last two starts; while her opening handicap mark isn't obviously generous her unexposed profile provides the hope for better. | ||
9th (1)  Fox Flame | | | | | | 4 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Two of her five AW wins have been here but not at her best lately, including when only a remote fifth over C&D four weeks ago. | ||
5th (9)  Nancy P | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | S Woods | Won a 1m4f Lingfield (AW) handicap in June but hasn't built on that in her three outings since; others are more obvious. | ||
7th (10)  Altanera | | | | | | 3 | Silvestre De Sousa | David Simcock | Big prices and well beaten all three starts (last two here) but a good pedigree provides the hope for improvement in handicaps; needs checking out in the betting. | ||
(5)  Polar Princess | | | | | | 4 | Connor Planas | Philip Kirby | 1-19 but the win did come on Newcastle's Tapeta and she's finished in the first three on all four visits here, albeit it was third of four last time (1m3f); should give her running but vulnerable to progressive 3yos. | ||
3rd (2)  Switchel | | | | | | 4 | Rob Hornby | Hughie Morrison | The form of her half-length second to the progressive Quietness (Dance Time third) at Haydock in July reads well but she hasn't managed to reproduce it in two subsequent starts; 0-3 on AW and others arrive with more pressing claims. | ||
2nd (3)  Dance Time | | | | | | 4 | Brandon Wilkie | David Loughnane | Has been running respectably on turf this summer and won this race off the same mark 12 months ago; likely to be in the mix with Brandon Wilkie taking 5lb off. | ||
1st (4)  Kinetic | | | | | | 3 | Laura Pearson | James Owen | Another who has thrived for James Owen, completing a hat-trick over about 1m4f (including Tapeta) in August; stamina possibly stretched over 1m6f when her winning run came to a halt at Chelmsford last Thursday; respected back at 1m4f. | ||
4th (7)  Miss Monte Carlo | | | | | | 3 | Paul Mulrennan | Ed Walker | Made a sound start to her handicap career when second at Leicester (1m4f) in July but was only a respectable fifth when favourite at Yarmouth (1m2f) since; thereabouts if back to the Leicester form. | ||
6th (8)  Molten Sea | | | | | | 3 | Cieren Fallon | William Haggas | Improved performance back from a 12-week break when justifying favouritism on her 1m4f Musselburgh handicap debut 12 days ago, rallying to collar a subsequent winner close home with the pair 4.5l clear of the third; a 3lb rise doesn't look nearly enough to stop a well-bred filly who could have plenty to more to come. |
It's very hard to ignore the claims of MOLTEN SEA, who stayed on strongly to collar a subsequent winner (pair clear) on her Musselburgh handicap debut and she looks to have got off lightly with a 3lb rise, particularly as there could be plenty more to come from this daughter of a Listed winner. Kinetic, who has had a very good spell since joining James Owen, and last year's winner Dance Time may give the selection most to do. [Andrew Sheret]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(5)  Waiting For Tom | | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Kevin Frost | Sent off at 125-1 and beaten 30l by Prophet's Path when fourth of five on 9.4f Wolverhampton debut 19 days ago. | ||
(3)  Pottersmattyeeehaa | | | | | | 3 | Paul Mulrennan | Matt Crawley | 80-1 and in rear throughout on 1m Chelmsford debut six weeks ago; a 3f longer trip needs to spark major improvement. | ||
(10)  Urban Hydrangea | | | | | | 3 | Darragh Keenan | John Gallagher | Both starts over 1m4f at Kempton, losing all chance at the start on debut but showing a bit when sixth of eight (beaten just under 8l) two weeks later; Tango Sunset who was a place ahead of her in fifth last time is due to run in the 5.00 here. | ||
(9)  Elvington | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Liam Bailey | Last of five on Ripon debut and beaten just under 9l when third of four at Newcastle (1m2f) since; needs plenty of improvement. | ||
(7)  Arc Zoosve | | | | | | 3 | Joey Haynes | Ivan Furtado | Finished 9.5l behind Prophet's Path on Wolverhampton debut and last of seven on turf at Beverley since; likely to find at least a couple too strong. | ||
3rd (1)  Fiery Dawn | | | | | | 5 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Went close in a heavy-ground bumper in March but beaten 13l into seventh when switched to the Flat over C&D in July. | ||
(8)  Rose Coloured Girl | | | | | | 3 | George Downing | Eve Johnson Houghton | 24,000euros daughter of Waldgeist; first foal of a German 7f Listed winner (RPR 95); this debut is rather belated but it'll still be interesting to see how she goes in the betting in a race lacking depth. | ||
4th (6)  Ventorro | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | David Menuisier | Slowly away and always behind on his 1m2f Sandown debut in June but it was quite a useful race and he went off at only 12-1; subsequently gelded; certainly no surprise were he to prove a different proposition at the second time of asking, particularly if the betting vibes are positive. | ||
2nd (4)  Prophet's Path | | | | | | 3 | Jim Crowley | Owen Burrows | Runner-up on AW on last three starts; was odds-on at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last time but still ran to form on RPRs and the return to a longer trip is in his favour if anything; looks sure to be bang there again. | ||
1st (2)  Lennox | | | | | | 3 | Hayley Turner | Harry Eustace | Fair form, finishing runner-up in fast-ground events at Yarmouth (1m) and Windsor (1m2f) in the spring; looked to be going okay when hampered and unseated rider 4f out in 1m2f Doncaster handicap on recent return from a break, albeit it was too far out to predict what would have happened; third on Tapeta last year; leading claims. |
There's a good chance this will develop into a straight fight between LENNOX and Prophet's Path, with a narrow preference for the former who chased home quite useful sorts in maiden and novice events in the spring. If there is to be a threat from elsewhere it'll likely come from either Ventorro or the Eve Johnson Houghton newcomer Rose Coloured Girl. [Andrew Sheret]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(3)  King Me | | | | | | 4 | Callum Shepherd | Alex Hales | Regressive five-race maiden for the Johnston yard; sold for 10,500gns in July 2023; best watched on return from 15-month absence, unless the market suggests otherwise. | ||
(5)  Sisterandbrother | | | | | | 6 | Cam Hardie | Kevin Frost | 0-3 on AW and has no recent attempts in this sphere, having been campaigned solely on turf this term; his June double included a success off this mark but he's not guaranteed to repeat the form. | ||
2nd (2)  Genesius | | | | | | 7 | Morgan Cole | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Below par last time but has proved largely consistent and may well rebound; attractively handicapped, having gained all wins off higher marks; has a poor strike-rate over the last three years, however. | ||
(6)  Scottish Reel | | | | | | 3 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Thrice-raced colt whose siblings include multiple Group 1 winner Laurens; has nowhere near her ability but has shown some promise and looks open to improvement now handicapping; interesting contender. | ||
3rd (7)  Fram Castle | | | | | | 3 | J F Egan | Ollie Sangster | 3yo maiden who has performed encouragingly over 1m2f at Newbury (finished third) and Newmarket (runner-up) for James Horton since wearing blinkers; has rejoined Ollie Sangster; possibilities off the same mark in the retained headgear. | ||
4th (4)  Sugarloaf Lenny | | | | | | 3 | Brandon Wilkie | William Knight | Bids for a hat-trick, having recorded neck and nose wins under Brandon Wilkie at Yarmouth (1m2f) and Lingfield (1m4f, AW) the last twice; better than ever and, following another small rise in the weights, should remain competitive. | ||
1st (1)  Fearless Bay | | | | | | 5 | Daniel Tudhope | Ed Dunlop | Missed 2023; retains plenty of ability and won at Kempton (1m4f) on penultimate start; latest effort suggests he remains in form; defied a 2lb higher mark on sole Southwell run and can't be ruled out. |
Bottom-weight FRAM CASTLE has shown clear promise since wearing blinkers and could well build on those placed efforts to record a first win. Hat-trick seeker Sugarloaf Lenny (second choice) warrants respect, while interesting handicap debutant Scottish Reel completes a robust hand for the 3yos. A couple of the older runners remain well treated on peak form.[Steve Boow]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2) Arc Tesoro | | | | | | 3 | Joey Haynes | Ivan Furtado | Comfortably held in both outings; opposed. | ||
4th (7)  Endless Whisper | | | | | | 4 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Filly by Teofilo out of a twice-raced half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 3 winner Cassydora and 1m2f Listed winner Classic Remark; likely best watched on belated debut. | ||
(9)  Vanikoro | | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Kevin Frost | Needs to step up markedly on her Redcar effort (6f) and is a similar type to Baroque Pearl. | ||
(8)  Baroque Pearl | | | | | | 3 | Dylan Hogan | Martin Dunne | Finished last of five in weak novice contest at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago and needs to improve a good deal on that debut form. | ||
(6)  Vibrato | | | | | | 3 | Kieran O'Neill | Jennie Candlish | Made the frame in both starts for the Gosden yard, close second over C&D in March latest; sold for 19,000gns in July; heed the market signals on return from layoff. | ||
1st (3)  Baraq | | | | | | 3 | Paul Mulrennan | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Raced exclusively on AW; placed in four of his six starts, close second at Newcastle (1m) latest; holds a solid chance but some of these rivals have greater room for progress. | ||
(4)  Ombrecell | | | | | | 3 | Jim Crowley | Clive Cox | 220,000euros yearling; promising fourth, beaten only 2l having finished nicely, in 1m AW contest at Kempton seven weeks ago; interesting with improvement on the cards. | ||
2nd (5)  Sword | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | John & Thady Gosden | Presents a quandary as he sets a clear standard on penultimate effort but is quirky and proved a very disappointing favourite last time (gelded since); not one to take a short price about. | ||
3rd (1)  Lattaash | | | | | | 3 | Sam Feilden | K R Burke | Won at this course (7f) on debut and good third under a penalty at Newcastle (1m) since; Sam Feilden takes off a handy 7lb this time; may do better still and warrants respect. |
Armed with a 7lb pull if Sam Feilden's claim is taken into account, LATTAASH could well reverse Newcastle placings with Baraq and add to his course win. Likely danger Ombrecell (second choice) ran promisingly at Kempton where he finished in front of quirky Sword, who comes with risk but has a good chance granted a rebound.[Steve Boow]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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11th (8)  Jersey Rocs | | | | | | 3 | William Cox | Charles Hills | Second to useful rival on 2yo debut; has failed to match that form since, most recently when upped to 1m (from 6f) at Doncaster on first run since being gelded; enough to prove. | ||
12th (6)  Big Narstie | | | | | | 6 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | Three AW wins during a consistent spell early this year; ran poorly here this month on return from layoff but may fare better with that outing under his belt. | ||
10th (4)  Outrace | | | | | | 4 | Tyrese Cameron | Richard Hannon | Had a consistent spell on AW towards the end of his 2023 campaign but less reliable since and still has a modest strike-rate; far from certain to take advantage of reduced mark. | ||
9th (5)  Embarked | | | | | | 6 | Mikkel Mortensen | Scott Dixon | Two wins on AW for James Fanshawe; has quickly found a consistent level of form since joining new stable, respectable third over C&D most recently; possibilities with Mikkel Mortensen taking off 5lb. | ||
7th (9)  King Sharja | | | | | | 4 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Recorded back-to-back wins at Beverley (7.5f) this summer; form has dipped in two starts since, latest back on AW; still has something to prove in this sphere. | ||
2nd (1)  Bicep | | | | | | 5 | Harrison Shaw | Grant Tuer | Best efforts this year when runner-up over 6f/7f at this venue; returns to Southwell off a workable mark but has something to prove back at 1m (third attempt). | ||
5th (12)  Amayretto | | | | | | 3 | Sean Kirrane | Tim Easterby | Won off just 1lb lower at Redcar (1m) a year ago; inconsistent this season but ran creditably (second over 7f) here on penultimate outing; each-way hopes provided she's on song. | ||
6th (2)  Covert Legend | | | | | | 4 | Brandon Wilkie | Tjade Collier | Best form this season at Wolverhampton, namely success in April and close second this month, both over 8.5f; may remain competitive provided he takes to new headgear and new track (first run here). | ||
8th (3)  King Of York | | | | | | 5 | Kieran O'Neill | Scott Dixon | Successful at this course in February/March during a consistent spell; not in the same form since April and cannot be supported with confidence at present. | ||
3rd (10)  Havana Smoke | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Dylan Cunha | 3yo maiden who spoiled his chance by hanging left last time; close second in July/August, including over C&D, and that form puts him in the picture; first win is not out of the question. | ||
1st (7)  Triggerman | | | | | | 3 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | In-form 3yo maiden who has made the frame over 7f on turf in last three runs; has the ability to get involved, provided he stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score). | ||
4th (11)  Have You A Minute | | | | | | 4 | Tom Eaves | Tom Tate | Got up in the final strides over C&D (off 3lb lower) last month, beating a couple of subsequent scorers and taking AW form figures to 8311; open to further progress in this sphere and remains a fresh type, having raced only twice this term; respected. |
Being a progressive sort on AW and a C&D scorer most recently, HAVE YOU A MINUTE (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Embarked, who has a solid chance on recent efforts, is second choice ahead of Havana Smoke who has possibilities on the pick of his summer form.[Steve Boow]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(4)  Motagally | | | | | | 8 | Kieran O'Neill | Scott Dixon | Has dropped a long way in the weights but all five wins have come at sprint trips and he's been a weak finisher more often than not over 7f; has a lot to prove on first 1m attempt. | ||
| (1) Always Fearless | | | | | | 7 | Tyrese Cameron | Richard Hannon | Five AW wins but he was winning for only the second time on turf when returning to form at Windsor (1m) in July; had an irregular heartbeat when tailed off in August, so hard to recommend this time. | ||
(3)  Global Resolve | | | | | | 4 | Silvestre De Sousa | P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck | Debut promise over 1m2f on Lingfield AW but he hasn't done as well since and dropped right out on handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f) last week; visor fitted back at 1m on Tapeta debut; not an obvious one this time. | ||
(6)  My Honey B | | | | | | 4 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Said to have never travelled on her latest outing but she'd earlier finished a close second at Chester (extended 7f); interesting back on this course, having won her only start here (from a total of three AW runs) over C&D as a 2yo; not ruled out. | ||
(10)  The Ferret | | | | | | 3 | Joe Leavy | Richard Hannon | Off the mark in 1m novice on Lingfield AW in December but he's found it harder in handicaps this year and his recent runs back at Lingfield leave him with work to do on his Tapeta debut. | ||
(7)  Thanks Dad | | | | | | 4 | Joey Haynes | Scott Dixon | Maiden who's been in the frame in four of six AW starts but all four were at 7f and, although he comes here in good form, his previous attempts at 1m don't suggest he's crying out for a return to this trip. | ||
4th (2)  Mercurius Power | | | | | | 6 | Ben Sanderson | Jessica Macey | Much lower in the weights than in two previous C&D runs when he made it pay in August, settling the outcome quite readily; down the field in the Legends race at Doncaster since but perhaps he'll have more to give back here. | ||
2nd (11)  Triple Force | | | | | | 3 | Shane Gray | Craig Lidster | Maiden who's been running well for new yard, especially when taking a late third of 14 at Newcastle (1m, AW) this month; hampered and never involved there latest; hood worn last twice is now discarded; still high in weights. | ||
1st (5)  Unassuming | | | | | | 4 | Callum Shepherd | George Boughey | Ex-Joseph O'Brien; looked promising when never-nearer fifth of 17 in 1m2f Curragh maiden (good) on sole 3yo start; testing surfaces were no good to her in the spring and sold for 9,500gns in July; classy pedigree and out of AW winner; very interesting on handicap debut; market check needed. | ||
(8)  Persian Phoenix | | | | | | 3 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Sole win in 7f novice on Wolverhampton Tapeta last summer but she's run many good races in defeat at 1m-1m2f this year; it's hard to call her well handicapped but just possible she'll find more on her course debut. | ||
3rd (9)  Cuban Fiesta | | | | | | 3 | Dylan Hogan | Michael Wigham | Lightly raced maiden whose best effort for Ed Dunlop came over C&D in March; sold for 6,000gns before putting up a stout show behind an in-form rival at Newcastle (1m, AW) last week; more convincing than most. |
The main interest centres round whether UNASSUMING can make an immediate go of it in handicaps for her new yard, having run with conspicuous promise on good ground on her 3yo debut but having proved ineffective on testing surfaces in the spring. Out of a 1m winner on Polytrack, she could have got in lightly here. Cuban Fiesta can be next best, ahead of Mercurius Power.[Emily Weber]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(14)  Lil Wade | | | | | | 4 | Elle-May Croot | Scott Dixon | Fair second at Wolverhampton (6f) two starts ago and he's also run well over C&D; however, he was unplaced at Newcastle most recently and is now 0-13; others are more compelling. | ||
(5)  Watermelon Sugar | | | | | | 5 | Joey Haynes | Chelsea Banham | Course winner who scored off this mark at Lingfield (6f, AW) in April; however, he's failed to shine in his four runs since. | ||
(12)  The Grey Lass | | | | | | 5 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Down the field over C&D last time but she reared at the start and was denied a clear run; however, she was in good form previously (won over C&D three starts ago) and could bounce back and pose a threat. | ||
(13)  Enchanted Night | | | | | | 6 | Silvestre De Sousa | Christine Dunnett | Just one win (in July 2023) from her 51 starts, and she's inconsistent; however, she twice finished placed over C&D last month and is not discounted each-way. | ||
(11)  Murbih | | | | | | 5 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Remains winless since March 2023 and he's had a regressive campaign; however, this C&D winner has dropped to a dangerous mark and the return to AW is a plus after tackling turf on his last two runs in May/June; not ruled out. | ||
(6)  Inspired Knowhow | | | | | | 4 | Faleh Bughenaim | Hilal Kobeissi | Won at Windsor (5f) in May and runs off the same mark today; however, he hasn't been at the same level more recently and hopes are pinned on the first-time blinkers giving him a boost. | ||
(3)  Zola Power | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | Robert Cowell | 3yo who won at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in January on first run for Mick Appleby; however, he's been off since a below-par run in February (gelded since) and may be best watched on stable debut; the hood is left off. | ||
4th (1)  Newyorkstateofmind | | | | | | 7 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Inconsistent on turf this season but he's 2-3 on AW this year, with both wins coming on Tapeta elsewhere (6f/5f); interesting contender on first visit here. | ||
(8)  Rogue De Vega | | | | | | 4 | Alex Jary | Antony Brittain | Inconsistent and 0-15 since winning in May 2023 on his second start; however, he went close at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago behind Golden Rainbow and can be in the shake-up if again on a going day. | ||
1st (2)  Jungle Run | | | | | | 5 | Connor Planas | Tom Clover | Suited by the drop back to 5f of late and he's won his last two (both on turf); also effective on Tapeta and he's respected under a 5lb penalty. | ||
| 3rd (7) Crypto Quest | | | | | | 5 | Kieran O'Neill | Scott Dixon | Twice went close in the spring and he returned to form with a good second to Dandy Fitz over C&D four weeks ago on his second outing for this yard; on the same mark today and could be in the mix. | ||
(9)  The Defiant | | | | | | 8 | Jack Dace | Luke Dace | Beaten 15 times since his last win in March but he's often run well in the meantime, going close under Jack Dace at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) last Thursday; there's a slight doubt about whether he's fully effective on Tapeta but he won at Wolverhampton earlier in his career; capable of bold show. | ||
(4)  Golden Rainbow | | | | | | 5 | Kaiya Fraser | Rebecca Menzies | Won three times in the first half of the summer and returned to form to score at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; just 3lb higher today and could play another leading role for his in-form yard. | ||
2nd (10)  Dandy Fitz | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Made all over C&D last month and has gone close the next twice over C&D and at Newcastle; could again prove difficult to catch. |
Several to consider in a warm race for the grade. DANDY FITZ has been in fine form and is taken to add to last month's C&D win. Golden Rainbow scored at Newcastle a fortnight ago and is feared most ahead of Newyorkstateofmind and Jungle Run.[Ben Hutton]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(9)  Sweet Painted Lady | | | | | | 3 | George Rooke | Ivan Furtado | Very minor form in her six races, three of them handicaps at up to this trip; the hood used from the outset is now left off. | ||
(3)  Easy Equation | | | | | | 6 | Joey Haynes | Chelsea Banham | Three wins for Stan Moore; proved expensive to follow for Charlie Fellowes and made a quiet debut for this yard when 50-1. | ||
(6)  Jalea's Quest | | | | | | 3 | Darragh Keenan | Robert Eddery | A 4l second on handicap debut at Windsor (1m3f) but a modest fourth at Lingfield (1m4f) when 6l behind Lady Birdie; the cheekpieces tried last time are left off by her new trainer. | ||
(7)  Thunder Sparks | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | David Menuisier | Two competitive runs in 1m3f/1m5f turf handicaps at Lingfield before trailing home last at Chelmsford (wore cheekpieces the last twice); if forgiven that final run - and a modest AW record - then a case can be made. | ||
1st (4)  Blenheim Lad | | | | | | 4 | Kieran O'Neill | Camilla Poulton | Runner-up in 2m Wolverhampton AW handicap in April but lesser efforts since leave him with work to do. | ||
4th (5)  Prince Iago | | | | | | 3 | Connor Planas | Hugo Palmer | Gelded after three quiet runs in 1m2f maidens and heavy ground was perhaps against him on handicap debut over 2m at Chester (11-1); couldn't rule out. | ||
(8)  Daring Leader | | | | | | 3 | Harry Russell | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Modest fare other than a third over 1m2f at Beverley in June; also third last time over 1m4f but was well held; stamina to prove. | ||
(10)  Lady Birdie | | | | | | 3 | Hayley Turner | Andrew Balding | 0-9 but doesn't do much in a hurry and a steady gallop didn't suit last time at Lingfield (1m4f); this longer trip is worth a go. | ||
3rd (1)  Smokey Malone | | | | | | 6 | Dylan Hogan | Julia Feilden | Out of form when last seen but had 87 days away since and his C&D win in January off 3lb higher came after an even longer break; big player if rediscovering his spark. | ||
2nd (2)  Tazaman | | | | | | 7 | Joanna Mason | Kevin Frost | Dual 1m4f winner at Wolverhampton and 1m6f winner on turf; first run back from a long absence was respectable but poor since. |
It could pay to take a chance on SMOKEY MALONE whose win here earlier in the year was after a lengthy break and off 3lb higher. Lady Birdie is worth a go over this far when she does nothing in a hurry, while Prince Iago remains unexposed with heavy ground an excuse for his handicap debut failure.[Alistair Jones]