April 27 / 15.15 Southwell (AW)

15.15

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Grace & Dotty Fedora’s And Feathers Handicap

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Grace & Dotty Fedora’s And Feathers Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.10
  • Place: £7.70

Form: 424246

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in four of her last ten starts (all on AW) and made the frame in another four, but her record of 0-26 is hard to ignore.
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3rd

1

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Callianassa

10st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Brian Ellison

She produced a positive performance at Royal Ascot and is now 7lb lower but three lesser runs have followed and she needs to raise her game; 4-29 on AW as opposed to 0-13 on turf.

9/1

8th

13

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Callianassa

8st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Brian Ellison

She's 5lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February and when running well at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) in June; she's 0-12 on turf and unproven at this trip, and she's been below par at favourite course Newcastle on her last two starts (1m).

50/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: /2237- BF

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden who showed ability in his four starts last year, including on the AW; returns from 164 days off having been gelded and is well worth monitoring in the market.
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5th

4

(18)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Dual winner this term; ran creditably in the International over C&D in July and at Newmarket last Saturday; however, has seemingly already reached his ceiling, unlike some of today's rivals.

25/1

4th

1

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Arctic Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last month; merely mid-division under a penalty at York (1m, good to soft) since but it wasn't a bad performance and he's 4lb lower today and back at 7f; not discounted.

13/2

8th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; on a lofty mark under a 6lb penalty and it remains to be seen if he's just as good over 1m, but there can be optimism in that regard and he's clearly progressive; has run well on soft/good to soft.

25/1

3rd
12 (10)
Drifts Away

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-3111 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
5-8 on the AW since October and bids for a four-timer off a 3lb higher mark than last time; has won over 1m here and although that may be his optimum trip, he still has to be a serious contender in his current mood.
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2nd

1

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:40 Yarmouth

Drifts Away

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

He was in new cheekpieces when winning here and at Newmarket (both 1m, good to firm) in July; should still be on a realistic mark and blinkers now go on after a below-par run on the Newmarket Rowley course.

14/1

9th

2

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Drifts Away

11st 3lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: T J Kent

In career-best form in new cheekpieces in July, winning at Yarmouth and on July course here (both 1m, good to firm); raised only another 2lb for latter success and might have a bit more to offer over this extra furlong.

5/1

7/1

Form: 12-315 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D since last August reads 131215 and he looked unfortunate not to finish closer last month; still 4lb above his last winning mark but still high on the list under these suitable conditions.
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2nd

8

(6)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

All six wins have been on the AW and was out of form when once tried here, and when previously fitted in a hood; on too good a mark to ignore on this return from a break.

12/1

4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

Form: 2563-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
1lb higher than for the latest of two wins over 6f on turf/Polytrack this time last year; made an encouraging return from 162 days off when third of eight (How Impressive second) over C&D this month (has won fresh); drawn wide but still shortlisted if building on that.
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7th

8

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Jimmy Speaking

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Commenced the campaign with turf/AW wins and has made the frame in most starts since, close second at Yarmouth latest; back up in class but receives weight all round; could go well.

10/1

2nd

11

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:12 Yarmouth

Jimmy Speaking

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Has won at this track on soft; upped markedly to 1m3f at Southwell (AW) last month and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run, followed admittedly by a lesser show at York but that was over 1m4f; could be a player back here at 1m1f.

20/1

8th

16

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft; unproven beyond 1m and unraced beyond 1m1f until he tried 1m3f at Southwell (AW) 15 days ago and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run and his dam won at this trip but others clearly have less to prove in this hot 1m4f race.

25/1

8/1

Form: 47-222 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in his last three starts, having dropped in the weights, and went down by a short head over C&D in February; up another 1lb, but should go well again following a short break.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

Form: 3-0374 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has mostly held his form since returning to winning ways here (1m) in December; another furlong may suit ideally and he has the outside draw, but each-way material nonetheless.
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1st

1

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Sole AW win came here and returned to form with a near miss over 1m at Doncaster where he was headed late on; same mark for this and dropping back to 7f won't hurt.

11/4

2nd

6

(13)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Feel The Need

11st 7lb

J: Jimmy McCarthy

T: Michael Herrington

Not entirely solid on 2026 efforts but has possibilities on best form, being a four-time Class 4 winner who is in a lower grade today; gained the most recent success 15 months ago.

11/1

7th

3

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Herrington

Doesn't win often but is down to a career-low mark and is used to doing his racing in better company; has often run well here without winning and showed more back on Tapeta last time, so there are positives on the return from a short break.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 271-66 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three wins on Polytrack/turf last year and back off the same mark as when successful at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September; needs to better his two performances since returning last month, though.
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7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

Form: 0-4149 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come over C&D but a rise in the weights for his narrow success in February seems to have held him back the last twice, albeit with 1m maybe too far last time; others may be better treated.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Form: 3021-4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All five wins over 7f on turf, three of them last year; ran well when fourth of 12 at Musselburgh (7f, good) a fortnight ago on his return from six months off, but he ran poorly in his one AW start (at Newcastle) which poses a question.
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2nd

9

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Excels over C&D, only once out of the frame in 14 runs and his fourth win coming on latest start here (good), when making all from Indefensible; still well treated and can go well in the bid to repeat his 2024 win.

9/2

1st

8

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

13 starts here have yielded three wins and eight places, albeit the latest success came nearly two years ago; arrives in form after a string of solid efforts and he's likely to make his presence felt again.

11/2

4th

1

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Vince Le Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Getting on for nearly two years since his last win but running well of late, reaching the frame for the fourth time in his last five starts when fourth of ten at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Saturday; should be thereabouts again.

5/1

Form: 588-36

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made a promising stable debut when third of eight over C&D last month and is now 3lb lower, but he didn't back it up at Wolverhampton next time and is 0-15 in Britain; others look more solid.
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3rd

4

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Better effort when fourth of ten at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) this month and now 2lb below his last winning mark, but he is just 1-42 in Britain.

6/1

4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

Form: 861-55 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Still 5lb higher than when winning at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October for Jamie Osborne and twice held over C&D for this yard this term, finishing behind two of these last time; needs more.
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8

(9)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner for Jamie Osborne last year, the latest at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October; regressive in three starts over 7f here since returning for this yard in March, though, and will need the switch to cheekpieces to make a difference; yard also runs Golden Pharaoh.

25/1

8th

8

(9)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner for Jamie Osborne last year, the latest at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October; regressive in three starts over 7f here since returning for this yard in March, though, and will need the switch to cheekpieces to make a difference; yard also runs Golden Pharaoh.

25/1

13th

13

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

prominent, lost ground after 2f

25/1

Form: 077022 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (off 2lb higher) who has gone down narrowly back here the last twice; another big run seems likely under Oisin Murphy, whose record aboard him reads 211012; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.
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11th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.

25/1

10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

Form: -23210 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in February but disappointed in the Fillies' And Mares' Championship at Newcastle nine days ago; placed in all four visits here, but still 4lb higher than for the Lingfield win and will need to bounce back quickly.
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Payout
Exacta £265.10
Straight Forecast £148.06
Tricast £560.78
Trifecta £1713.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

How Impressive

NEWMARKET:

Giorgio M

POSTDATA:

King Of Ithaca

The Times:

Arctic Dawn

Telegraph:

Drifts Away

D Express:

Jimmy Speaking

TOPSPEED:

Quandary

The Star:

Feel The Need

The Sun:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Mirror:

Giorgio M

Daily Mail:

King Of Ithaca

RP RATINGS:

How Impressive

Daily Record:

How Impressive