April 27 / 18.15 Southwell (AW)

18.15

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  • Prize money: £18900
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.80
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 8-1956 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 6f handicap at Lingfield in February; beaten three times since and he was no match for Westmorian at Lingfield nine days ago, even allowing for the fact that being on the rail probably wasn't ideal; others look stronger.
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11th

9

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during last AW season and returned from break with two low-key turf runs in June/July but this C&D suits him well and he's dangerous to ignore off career-low mark.

16/1

11th

10

(15)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during the AW season and made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance when midfield over C&D (soft) last month; on another career-low mark today but needs that recent run to have brought him on.

20/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two course wins as a 2yo, including a Listed success over 5f; last year's two wins came on AW but he is down in the weights ahead of this return to action and his course record means he can't be ruled out.

12/1

2nd
11 (6)
Rohaan

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 427288 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Finished in front of a couple of today's rivals when second over C&D last month but he's not featured in either run since; Rossa Ryan tries his luck this evening but more minor money perhaps his best hope.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 2518-9 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Beat notable opponents when winning twice at Kempton last year; defeats on turf since aren't the races to judge him on and he still has a bigger effort in him on AW; usual cheekpieces replaced by new blinkers today.
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6th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

These conditions bring out the best in him and was taking his C&D record to 4-6 when finishing with a flourish to win a strong handicap last month; remains capable of further progress and although he has something to find at the weights, a bigger concern is the prospect of a tactical event.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

4/1

27

(20)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Drama

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Capable off this mark and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); all his best form has come on AW though and nothing in his turf record suggests he's the answer.

22/1

Form: 311757 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins this winter, two of them over C&D, but he is still 2lb higher than for the last of them and this grade looks too taxing.
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10th

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who showed his best form for a while when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February; below his best on turf at Goodwood 19 days ago but cannot be overlooked back on AW.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Many A Star

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break.

6/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins in 2025, including over C&D and off this mark; made a pleasing return from 142 days off when fourth over C&D five weeks ago; can take a step forward today.

5/1

Form: 7-1260 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in January and ran to a similar level over 5f at Newcastle next time; heavily backed and was making inroads when badly hampered over C&D last month; Newcastle run on Good Friday easy enough to excuse; of serious interest back down in class under these conditions but his yard aren't in quite the same form as they were.
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3rd

4

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Well into the veteran stage but he retains a chunk of ability and considerable enthusiasm, winning for the fourth time this year when beating six rivals at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; runner-up back at Pontefract two weeks ago; this might prove too demanding though.

25/1

2nd

1

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Badri

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

He couldn't get into it in a big field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last Monday but he didn't enjoy an ideal passage and went there on a four-timer following three wins here (6f/5f, good/good to firm); this 9yo could play a leading role back at Pontefract.

5/1

13th

1

(16)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Badri

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

C&D winner who has had a fantastic run this year, winning his last four races on good to firm ground, over 6f and 5f; at the age of nine he seems to be closing in on his best-ever form and he has won off a slightly higher mark than today's in the past; Oisin Murphy up for the first time; much respected.

11/2

Form: 9554-1 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; ended 2024 in good form and he made an impressive seasonal debut when powering home at Beverley 11 days ago (5f, good); up 4lb but may not have reached his ceiling just yet.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

7th
4 (13)
Bosh

16/1

Form: 8276-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful sprinter for Richard Hannon, including on AW; wouldn't judge him too harshly on last month's stable/seasonal debut; looks the type to win races for his new stable and Sean Levey has been successful on him in the past; market confidence would be encouraging; widest stall.
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7th

6

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Dods

Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old.

12/1

3rd

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Four-time winner who has come down 15lb in the handicap since the start of the season but isn't obviously shaping as if he's about to exploit it.

12/1

8th
6 (2)
Bergerac

13/2

Form: 6635-7 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Classy operator on his day and he is only 2lb higher than when winning last year's Gosforth Park Cup (5f, Tapeta); equally effective at 6f, as when doing best of the low numbers in the Ayr Silver Cup; not at his best at Newcastle last month but perhaps sharper today.
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9th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bergerac

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 5f winner in 2025 but yet to fire this season, tenth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last June off a 10lb higher mark than today's, but he's been struggling in recent starts and hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; best watched at present.

33/1

10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

Form: 8-2111 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
He has returned from nine months off in rude health, second at Newcastle last month before winning twice over C&D and completing his hat-trick at Lingfield on Good Friday; now 20lb higher than for the first win and he'll need to reach new heights to make it a four-timer.
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1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Westmorian

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW as opposed to 0-16 on turf; the handicapper has been in command so far this year but he is edging down the weights and may yet come good on grass; refused to race in last season's Ayr Silver Cup.

20/1

6th

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Westmorian

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again.

7/1

4th

8

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today.

20/1

Form: 1512-1 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when dropped to 6f in the autumn, winning at Chelmsford in good style and then pipped close home over C&D; as good as ever when winning a 7f handicap here on his return from a four-month break last week; 2lb higher mark to deal with but may yet do better at 6f.
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14th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Dutch Kingdom

10st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Boyle

Seven-time AW winner for Darryll Holland, notably of a 7f handicap at Southwell in March 2025 when 5lb higher; well beaten in three runs for Jim Boyle and, although the last two were on turf, enough to prove even back on AW.

33/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jim Boyle

All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present.

16/1

8th

7

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Dutch Kingdom

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

Form: 2/15-0 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; won off this mark on his seasonal return last summer; notably strong in the market ahead of his return to action at Ripon ten days ago but failed to fire; too soon to write him off.
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Valentine Catcher

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the easy winner but his staying-on second at Carlisle three weeks ago was still a fair effort; conditions shouldn't be an issue but others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

2nd

9

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed twice off higher marks this spring, latterly when third over nearly 7f here (good) in May; safely held twice since, though, (7f/1m) and reverts to sprinting with a bit to prove.

33/1

7th

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way.

33/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 59107- C

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Good record at this track for former stables; best known as a trailblazer over 5f but he came from off the pace to win a 6f handicap at Chester last summer, his first win at the trip; he'll need to be at that level back after six months off if he is to make a winning start for new trainer.
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3rd

5

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

The Bell Conductor

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran; goes well on soft ground and ran a fine race when second to Trilby (2lb worse off for 0.5l) at Haydock last time (5f, soft; tongue-tie tried); tongue-tie retained and sound each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

16/1

Form: 7114-8 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who ended 2024 in fine form, winning Class 2 handicaps at Newmarket and Pontefract (both 6f, soft) before a good fourth at Doncaster in November (Listed); shaped encouragingly at Doncaster on her return four weeks ago, weakening when hampered inside the final furlong; has won on Tapeta but she needs to produce a big personal best on AW to win.
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4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £115.80
Straight Forecast £78.62
Tricast £429.79
Trifecta £756.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Drama

TOPSPEED:

Rohaan

RP RATINGS:

Dutch Kingdom

The Star:

Northern Spirit

Telegraph:

Westmorian

D Express:

Bosh

NEWMARKET:

Drama

The Sun:

Drama

Daily Mirror:

Dutch Kingdom

Daily Record:

Northern Spirit

POSTDATA:

Rohaan

The Times:

Rohaan