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20:10 Southwell (AW)

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  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Southwell (AW)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 849-11

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

In fine form on turf since returning last month and bids for a hat-trick off a 3lb higher mark; has never attempted this far before, though, and will need to have improved generally in order to defy this mark back on the AW.

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1st

7

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Fantasy Believer

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

In fine form on turf since returning last month and bids for a hat-trick off a 3lb higher mark; has never attempted this far before, though, and will need to have improved generally in order to defy this mark back on the AW.

9/1

1st

6

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Chepstow

Fantasy Believer

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

lost many lengths start, raced in last, joined main group halfway, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and led final 110yds, kept on, did well in the circumstances

6/1

1st

5

(6)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Fantasy Believer

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, ridden and headway from over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

16/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 126-66

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Nottingham maiden winner (1m, good) a year ago, but out of the frame in all three handicaps; still unexposed, but needs the switch to the AW and addition of a tongue-tie to give him a lift.

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2nd

3

(10)

29th Aug 2024

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1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

King Lear

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Nottingham maiden winner (1m, good) a year ago, but out of the frame in all three handicaps; still unexposed, but needs the switch to the AW and addition of a tongue-tie to give him a lift.

15/2

6th

2

(5)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Chepstow

King Lear

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Only sixth in his two handicaps but he was off for ten months in between and going down by about only 3l in Rathgar's race at Yarmouth (1m2f; favourite) two weeks ago was close to his best form; may build on that; connections also turn to cheekpieces.

11/2

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -52134

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Has proved consistent in his career especially on the AW (32113); still 4lb above his last winning mark but no surprise if he goes well again.

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3rd

2

(6)

29th Aug 2024

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1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Cracksking

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has proved consistent in his career especially on the AW (32113); still 4lb above his last winning mark but no surprise if he goes well again.

9/2

4th

5

(3)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Cracksking

9st 8lb

J: Tadhg O’Shea

T: James Fanshawe

Sole run on ground firmer than good was last June; off the mark at sixth attempt that season and solid efforts in handicaps this term, including a close call over 1m2f at Newbury (good) and clashes with The Goat over 1m4f on Kempton AW both starts since (won first of them); has to be considered.

6/1

3rd

4

(4)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:35 Kempton (AW)

Cracksking

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

15/8

8/1

Form: 165961 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Dual winner over the extended 1m2f on the Dundalk Polytrack and, with the visor removed, he was successful at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) a week ago; not the most consistent, but one for the shortlist despite the penalty.

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8th

5

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Walhaan

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last year; back to form at the same venue to win a 1m1f handicap last month before running soundly in a Racing League contest at Southwell last week; comes here in good form and should be capable of being competitive off this mark.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Walhaan

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual winner over the extended 1m2f on the Dundalk Polytrack and, with the visor removed, he was successful at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) a week ago; not the most consistent, but one for the shortlist despite the penalty.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five-time winner on the Flat and over hurdles; has struggled to produce his best since winning at Dundalk in March; others preferred.

20/1

Form: -13424 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Unexposed 4yo who has continued to run well since making a successful reappearance in a Kempton maiden (1m, Polytrack) in April; not certain to appreciate the longer trip on pedigree, but capable of playing a part if he does see it out.

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5th

8

(8)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Nebula

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Roger Varian

Unexposed 4yo who has continued to run well since making a successful reappearance in a Kempton maiden (1m, Polytrack) in April; not certain to appreciate the longer trip on pedigree, but capable of playing a part if he does see it out.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Nebula

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Roger Varian

Low-mileage 4yo who has progressive RPRs on AW this year; won maiden on reappearance; good second at Chelmsford (1m2f) most recently; solid contender.

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

7th Jul 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Mighty Nebula

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

led early, headed and in touch with leaders soon after start

4/1

Form: 652862 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Losing run up to 12, but beaten only a head at the Shergar Cup meeting at Ascot (1m4f, good) last time; raised 3lb for that, but all four AW wins have come on Tapeta so he is respected back on this surface.

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6th

4

(8)

13th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Dream Harder

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

Losing run up to 13; beaten a head at the Shergar Cup meeting at Ascot last month and not disgraced when front-running on AW last time; upped in trip and the cheekpieces (of last five starts) are removed, but others are more persuasive.

16/1

6th

4

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Dream Harder

9st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Losing run up to 12, but beaten only a head at the Shergar Cup meeting at Ascot (1m4f, good) last time; raised 3lb for that, but all four AW wins have come on Tapeta so he is respected back on this surface.

7/1

Form: 513254

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Put up a big performance when fourth of 17 in a 0-105 event at York (1m2f, good to firm) last Saturday; has won off higher marks in the past, but still 5lb higher than when last successful and is 0-7 on the AW.

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7th

9

(4)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Cockalorum

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Put up a big performance when fourth of 17 in a 0-105 event at York (1m2f, good to firm) last Saturday; has won off higher marks in the past, but still 5lb higher than when last successful and is 0-7 on the AW.

14/1

4th

16

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Cockalorum

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Won at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in June and went close the next twice (including over 1m4f here); below par at Pontefract last Sunday and this race is more competitive than he's used to but he's not ruled out each-way.

40/1

5th

1

(6)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Pontefract

Cockalorum

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led

5/1

7/1

Form: -24136

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

3-11 including winning a Newcastle maiden (1m2f, Tapeta) in March last year; has raced exclusively on turf since, most recently a creditable sixth of 16 in a warm handicap at York (2m, good to firm) eight days ago; didn't appear to get home there, but a question as to whether this trip is far enough.

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8th

5

(13)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Great Bedwyn

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

3-11 including winning a Newcastle maiden (1m2f, Tapeta) in March last year; has raced exclusively on turf since, most recently a creditable sixth of 16 in a warm handicap at York (2m, good to firm) eight days ago; didn't appear to get home there, but a question as to whether this trip is far enough.

7/1

6th

9

(10)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Great Bedwyn

8st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Got daylight late on when he won by a nose at Newbury (1m4f, good) last month on first run since being gelded; finished strongly but too late from out the back when close third of 13 at Goodwood (good to firm; Knightswood also close) on move up to 1m6f, so he retains potential at that trip and 2m now looks worth a go; up just another 1lb, one to note.

13/2

3rd

9

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Goodwood

Great Bedwyn

8st 12lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Unraced on soft; won twice last season (strong late on over 1m4f here on second occasion) and has found a little extra this term, getting daylight in the final 1f when he won by a nose at Newbury (1m4f) 15 days ago; that was his first run since being gelded; this new trip now looks well worth a go.

10/1

Form: 114331

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

In fine form on turf in his last seven starts (1114331), the last six in the visor; 0-6 on the AW and a 2lb rise for his Windsor success (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago leaves him 9lb higher then when third of 11 at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in April; still respected if his improvement is general.

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9th

12

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Life On The Rocks

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

In fine form on turf in his last seven starts (1114331), the last six in the visor; 0-6 on the AW and a 2lb rise for his Windsor success (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago leaves him 9lb higher then when third of 11 at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in April; still respected if his improvement is general.

16/1

1st

10

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Life On The Rocks

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Completed a hat-trick at Wetherby (1m2f, good) in June; also looked in pretty good heart on both outings last month but needs to improve upon those last two efforts if he's to return to winning ways today.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

15:42 Pontefract

Life On The Rocks

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Missed 2023; resurgent 6yo who won three in a row (Redcar, Ayr and Wetherby) over 1m2f before his minor honours at York and Pontefract on last two outings; ran a bit freely in amateurs race last time, which was below form, but it's easy to see him bouncing back with a bold show.

100/30

11/1

Form: 4-6428

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Probably found the ground against him when last of eight at Chepstow (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, but he ran well in his two starts prior to that; also ran well over C&D in his only previous visit and another big run wouldn't surprise.

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10th

11

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Bizarre Law

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Probably found the ground against him when last of eight at Chepstow (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, but he ran well in his two starts prior to that; also ran well over C&D in his only previous visit and another big run wouldn't surprise.

11/1

8th

5

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Chepstow

Bizarre Law

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

No win for over two years but not far away on last two outings, runner-up to Walter Hartright at Yarmouth on latest; not proven on softer than good; otherwise probably thereabouts.

13/2

2nd

4

(5)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

17:30 Yarmouth

Bizarre Law

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

1m4f winner on fast turf; has been unable to perform to that level for over a year but took a step back in the right direction at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) latest; not written off.

16/1

40/1

Form: -31299

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Dual AW winner in France (1m.9.5f), but made an inauspicious stable debut when last of nine at Windsor (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; needs to step up quickly.

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11th

1

(11)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Speechman

10st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner in France (1m.9.5f), but made an inauspicious stable debut when last of nine at Windsor (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; needs to step up quickly.

40/1

9th

4

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Speechman

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Both wins on Polytrack in France; 0-8 on turf and kept mostly to good to soft or slower ground, albeit he ran near his best on good when a close third of five in a useful conditions race (about 1m2f) last summer; well held in a Group 3 at Vichy in July and an unknown quantity for new yard.

20/1

11/1

Form: 943581

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

The only 3yo in this field and made the most of a sliding mark when winning by a neck at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) this month; the fourth won here on Monday and he can't be dismissed easily from a 3lb higher mark.

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12th

13

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Alpen Power

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

The only 3yo in this field and made the most of a sliding mark when winning by a neck at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) this month; the fourth won here on Monday and he can't be dismissed easily from a 3lb higher mark.

11/1

1st

7

(1)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Alpen Power

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

midfield on inner, headway from over 2f out, soon bit short of room, ridden and challenging over 1f out, kept on well to lead towards finish

10/1

8th

3

(3)

25th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Alpen Power

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

On a handy mark on this year's best 1m2f AW form and 1m4f appeared to stretch him at Epsom three weeks ago; however, all of his best form has come on AW and he may be vulnerable kept to turf.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £1638.00
Straight Forecast £1214.00
Tricast £5938.40
Trifecta £11235.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Cracksking

SPOTLIGHT:

Dream Harder

Telegraph:

King Lear

TOPSPEED:

Alpen Power

RP RATINGS:

Mighty Nebula

POSTDATA:

Bizarre Law

Daily Mail:

King Lear

The Times:

Alpen Power

D Express:

Cracksking

Daily Mirror:

Cracksking

The Sun:

Cracksking

The Star:

Cracksking

The Guardian:

Dream Harder

Daily Record:

Dream Harder