April 02 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 121811 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Record since the hood went on reads 1121811, most of his wins coming at Newcastle but also proving his effectiveness here when successful over C&D on his penultimate outing; carries a 5lb penalty for his Newcastle win (6f, Tapeta) on Saturday, but drops in grade; major player.
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4th

1

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Oriental Prince

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Prevailed by half a length in similarly big field at York (5.4f, good to soft; Class 4) two weekends ago, taking record to 9-39; yard has landed this race for the last two years; respected back down in grade, even with 5lb penalty.

3/1

1st

19

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Oriental Prince

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

The bulk of his winning has been done on AW and although he went close behind Little Mi Mi at Hamilton last month, he looks vulnerable in this field.

20/1

6th

12

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 209-73

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Was having his second start back from 144 days off when beaten 2l into third of ten in an amateur riders' event at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last month; down another 1lb since, but that took his losing run to 23 so even more will be needed.
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8th

13

(13)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Seems to handle most surfaces; multiple wins include a strike-rate of 3-5 over this C&D; he was on a hat-trick when returning here last month but below best and it's a while since he ran well off this high a mark.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Seems to act on most ground; nine-time winner who is on a hat-trick after a brace of wins at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; it was in his nursery days that he last scored off a mark this high, but he can't be ignored in current mood.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-2535 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual Newcastle winner (5f) who has been mostly running well since returned to the AW in December; off the same mark as when beaten under a length into second of 12 over C&D in December; cheekpieces removed after one use; a player.
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5th

3

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Of The Jungle

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two-time C&D winner; won twice on turf in the first half of the year but he ran poorly at Hamilton six weeks ago; revival needed.

14/1

10th

3

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

King Of The Jungle

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bids for a hat-trick after wins at Beverley in May (5f, good to firm) and Ayr in June (5f, soft); up 11lb (5lb rise for last win); each-way chance.

11/2

Form: 7-3313 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Running well at Newcastle (7f/1m) since returning last month (3313), but this trip may be on the sharp side for him now and he hasn't run very well in his previous visits to Southwell.
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1

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Broken Spear

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around.

25/1

5

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Broken Spear

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance.

14/1

13

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Broken Spear

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched.

25/1

14/1

Form: 3-2477 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Looked to be on the way back when twice placed from 3lb higher around New Year, but has regressed in the meantime and losing run now up to 16; cheekpieces removed after one use.
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16th

7

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Lequinto

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Tony Carroll

Has a good Windsor record, notching two more 6f wins (good/good to firm) this summer; soft ground provides an excuse for a below-par run there last time; campaigned mainly as a sprinter in recent years but was a 7f winner earlier in career.

22/1

7th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Excels here and ran another good race at the track when a closing third behind Under The Twilight, having got behind; a faster pace today would play to his strengths; no ground concerns.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

9yo who's an eight-time Windsor winner, including this May and June; beat Amazonian Dream in the latter race and runner-up to him here next time, before not disgraced on a first crack at Brighton; reliable sort from off the pace and he has each-way claims again.

10/1

Form: 49807- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-15 since his successful 2yo debut for Clive Cox and off six months since a modest effort on AW debut over C&D; look elsewhere.
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9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Heroism

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form (has beaten just one rival on last two starts) and difficult to recommend.

20/1

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Heroism

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form (has beaten just one rival on last two starts) and difficult to recommend.

20/1

13th

9

(9)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Heroism

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has dropped down the weights and is 0-17 since his debut win in August 2022; last of 13 at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; hard to recommend.

14/1

Form: 107-44 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the AW for Ivan Furtado last year (including over C&D) and, having undergone wind surgery, has finished fourth in both starts back here since returning in February (the latest on stable debut); back off her last winning mark and worth a second look.
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7th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Real McKay

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Herrington

One of her three wins came over C&D; off the mark for this stable when comfortably seeing off eight rivals at Newcastle two weeks ago (6f); drawn wide but a 3lb rise looks manageable.

4/1

7th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Real McKay

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Herrington

One of her three wins came over C&D; off the mark for this stable when comfortably seeing off eight rivals at Newcastle two weeks ago (6f); drawn wide but a 3lb rise looks manageable.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Real McKay

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Herrington

Has won off higher marks when trained by Ivan Furtado in 2024; 0-8 for current yard but was close second at Yarmouth (6f, soft) two runs back; on a career-low mark and cannot be discounted.

5/1

Form: -33843 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who remains just 1lb above his last winning mark and suggested he would appreciate the return to this trip when beaten less than a length into third of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month; shortlisted.
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4th

13

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Two of his six wins have been at this track, one of which was over today's distance; best run for a while when fourth of nine at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month but he needs to back that up here.

9/1

Form: 480-58 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Eight runs for three different trainers and hasn't built on his debut success here (7f) in November 2023; needs the drop in trip to bring about a resurgence on his first start without a hood.
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3

(5)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Thirsk

Guy Fawkes

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Clover

Made a winning racecourse debut in November 2023; he has found life tougher in handicaps, including four runs for new yard in 2025; latest effort was slightly better but others appeal more.

10/1

8th

2

(7)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Guy Fawkes

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charlie Clover

held up in rear, some headway against near rail when bit short of room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

8th

2

(7)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Guy Fawkes

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charlie Clover

held up in rear

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £5.07
Tricast £22.46
Trifecta £25.60

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince

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Oriental Prince