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16:55 Southwell (AW) Tue 06 Oct 2026 1m6f21y Class 6 Good 12 runners

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Mr Fox’s call

Zafaan silks

Zafaan

HIGH Advised 10/11 Est. 38%

9TH

Mr Fox says

Zafaan (SR:66, 10/11) is the clear class leader in this field — his SR of 66 is 11 points clear of the next-best West Sleekburn Lad (SR:55) and represents a decisive ability edge in a Class 6 amateur handicap. He arrives fresh off a win (form reads 5-1451, rightmost being a '1' last time out just 8 days ago), meaning he's in peak form and connections are clearly keen to follow up quickly. The trainer Charlie Clover (21% strike rate, 177 runners) is a strong operator and jockey Mr Henry Callan (32% strike rate, 60 rides) is a standout booking — exceptional numbers for amateur riders. The market has also firmed 8% since opening and he's a clear odds-on favourite, reflecting informed confidence. MarkMv:= means he's running off the same mark as his last win, giving no weight penalty for that success. Each-way alternative: West Sleekburn Lad. Main danger: West Sleekburn Lad — West Sleekburn Lad (SR:55, 4/1) is second in the ability rankings, carries a favourable 10-6, has a confirmed GoingFit:+ on today's good ground — the only runner in the field with a positive going record — and his form shows a recent win (0-831, rightmost '1'), making him the most credible challenger to Zafaan's market dominance.

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Full result

Winner: Artavian (GB) at SP 12/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.

  1. 1 Artavian silks Artavian Patrick Chamings · Mr Frederick Tett 22/1
  2. 2 Beaune silks Beaune Fox #4 Bernard Llewellyn · Miss Jessica Llewellyn(5) 6/1
  3. 3 Make It Up silks Make It Up William Knight · Mr James Hills(5) 16/1
  4. 4 West Sleekburn Lad silks West Sleekburn Lad Fox #2 Peter Niven · Mr Eireann Cagney 10/3
  5. 5 The Pug silks The Pug Fox #3 Olly Murphy · Miss Jemima Stewart(7) 10/1
  6. 6 Stitching Wheel silks Stitching Wheel Chris Grant · Mr Simon Walker 25/1
  7. 7 Crazy Plan silks Crazy Plan Dan Horsford · Mr Sam Burton(5) 18/1
  8. 8 Different Drum silks Different Drum Louise Allan · Miss Serena Brotherton 16/1
  9. 9 Zafaan silks Zafaan Fox #1 Charlie Clover · Mr Henry Callan 11/10
  10. 10 Cougar silks Cougar Nick Kent · Miss S L Watson(7) 80/1
  11. 11 Go Teejay silks Go Teejay Craig Lidster · Miss Grace Bell(7) 66/1
  12. — Shahbaz silks Shahbaz Archie Watson · Miss Brodie Hampson -

Top 4 — how each finished

  1. 1 Zafaan silks Zafaan 10/11 9TH
  2. 2 West Sleekburn Lad silks West Sleekburn Lad 4/1 🏁 4TH
  3. 3 The Pug silks The Pug 9/1 5TH
  4. 4 Beaune silks Beaune 7/1 🥈 2ND