April 30 / 18.10 Southwell (AW)

18.10

Standard

Bloomfields Horseboxes Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Bloomfields Horseboxes Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.80
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 3484-5 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won three times in 2023 and mostly consistent in a light campaign last year; however, made yard debut three weeks ago on her return from 308 days away and was only fifth of seven at Lingfield (1m2f); stays this far.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nivelles Magic

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Dan Horsford

Has form figures of 513143222 for her current yard and she hit a personal best when going close at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last month; only 1lb higher here and she's a big player again back on Tapeta.

3/1

9

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Nivelles Magic

10st 12lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Dan Horsford

6yo who's never been better, with two ready 1m4f wins for new yard this year and good efforts to be placed on last two outings; has had just one race on soft (none on heavy) but won it, in 2023; needs a second look.

6/1

8

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Nivelles Magic

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dan Horsford

Ready 1m4f wins at Southwell and Ffos Las for new yard this year and her C&D third on latest outing was another good effort; in the mix.

7/2

2nd
3 (13)
Mr Zippi

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 4-6466

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner; close fourth over C&D in December but four lesser runs have followed, the latest in first-time cheekpieces.
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5

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Zippi

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

Dual bumper winner and looks capable of winning on the Flat, coming from further back than the winner when second over 1m4f here in April; should be sharper for a recent comeback run at Newcastle and enters calculations.

8/1

1

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Zippi

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Dual bumper winner and looks capable of winning on the Flat; came from further back than the winner when second at Southwell in April (1m4f); can go well fresh.

10/1

2nd

3

(13)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Mr Zippi

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Dual bumper winner; close fourth over C&D in December but four lesser runs have followed, the latest in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 134171 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner and ridden since October by Elle-May Croot; has gained his last five wins here, the latest ten days ago by 7l when dominant throughout; obvious chance under a 4lb penalty.
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5th

8

(2)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lednikov

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Six-time Southwell winner, latterly by a wide margin in an apprentice handicap in March (handicapper punished him for that); finished held twice since and his record round here is nothing like as good.

16/1

6th

7

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Lednikov

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Often a front-runner and has won here six times, the latest (1m6f) in March; finished well behind a couple of these over C&D last time, though, so has a bit to find.

20/1

7th

2

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

All six AW wins have come here (four of them under Elle-May Croot), the latest by more than 7l over 1m6f last month; has been hit with an 8lb rise, but could enjoy the run of the race if reverting to his usual front-running tactics.

3/1

Form: 253612 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Finally off the mark over 1m4f at Wolverhampton and ran well back there under a penalty; up another 2lb here but unlikely to be far away; races prominently.
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6th

1

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

One of his two wins was over this C&D in August; hasn't run quite so well since; could bounce back.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Two wins on AW this year, with first over C&D in April and latest at Lingfield (AW) last month; disappointing back at this track last time but he may have done too much too soon and he's capable of bouncing back; in the mix for in-form yard.

11/2

20/1

Form: 337438

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-14 but placed a few times and wasn't beaten too far in 1m4f races at Wolverhampton before a lesser run there last time after getting bumped at the start; could have a part to play.
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5th

13

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Disquietude

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

0-14 but placed a few times and wasn't beaten too far in 1m4f races at Wolverhampton before a lesser run there last time after getting bumped at the start; could have a part to play.

20/1

5th

13

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Disquietude

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

0-14 but placed a few times and wasn't beaten too far in 1m4f races at Wolverhampton before a lesser run there last time after getting bumped at the start; could have a part to play.

20/1

8th

10

(8)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Disquietude

9st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

0-13 but has made the frame in five of her six starts this year, finishing close behind Two Plus Two and Douglas Dc over C&D early last month and third of nine (just behind Walk The Moon) in a 0-50 classified event back here 12 days later (met trouble); frame material again.

12/1

Form: 0-14R3 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton classified winner over 9.4f in January and was third of ten in a handicap there three weeks ago; starts have been an issue, though, and he was withdrawn last week after getting loose at the start; could feature should the new hood focus his mind.
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1st

4

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Desiderata

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Not the easiest and plenty of short-priced defeats to his name but he won at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month and was a creditable third in another classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago; remains unexposed on turf and he needs a close look back in this sphere.

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Desiderata

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Thomas Faulkner

Not the easiest and plenty of short-priced defeats to his name but justified good support when under Billy Loughnane for the first time at Wolverhampton (4-7 for the yard) last Monday; has only run once on Polytrack but will rightly be popular under a penalty.

4/1

Form: 9700-6 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f classified race on Polytrack 14 months ago but only sixth of nine at that level here in January before finishing tailed off on his hurdling debut (after wind surgery); wouldn't be the obvious place to turn.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 33125-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Perhaps did too much too early when below par last time but had been running well after a wind operation and followed his clearcut Bath win (1m5f) with a close second over 1m6f here; absent since November but could easily go well.
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11

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Letmebetheboss

10st 12lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won on soft last October, twice on AW in May/June and, although two of his four starts since were pretty disappointing, he reached new heights when scoring tidily at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; just 2lb higher than last time and when he's won he's done it in some style.

6/1

1st

6

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Letmebetheboss

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won at Bath (1m5f, soft) around a year ago but largely kept to AW since and went back-to-back in that sphere (1m6f/2m) across May and June; lesser effort at Kempton three weeks ago but he's not ruled out on this return to turf.

13/2

10

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Letmebetheboss

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won well over C&D in June, completing an AW double, and posted a solid effort back here last time (odds-on winner has boosted the form since); likely player off unaltered mark.

6/1

14/1

Form: 050-45

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 112 in his last three runs over fences so returns to the Flat in good heart; could still be vulnerable with a Flat strike-rate of 1-23 (Kempton winner early last year).
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5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

25/1

Form: -78407

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden under both codes and recent efforts (at 1m4f) were pretty underwhelming; others safer.
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13

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Chantilly Moon

10st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Pulled up on first three hurdling starts and achieved very little when fifth of six in recent Market Rasen maiden (2m, good); has basement mark for handicap debut but still needs significant improvement.

25/1

13

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Chantilly Moon

10st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Pulled up on first three hurdling starts and achieved very little when fifth of six in recent Market Rasen maiden (2m, good); has basement mark for handicap debut but still needs significant improvement.

25/1

2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:45 Market Rasen

Chantilly Moon

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Peter Niven

Pulled up on three previous attempts at hurdling and recent Flat form is pretty poor.

50/1

20/1

Form: 8470-3

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Back from a break and in first-time blinkers when a never-dangerous third behind Lednikov over 1m3f here on Easter Sunday; unlikely to gain her revenge on the winner.
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3rd

8

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Sole success came when trained by Andrew Balding in 2023; plenty of water under the bridge since but showed signs that another win may not be far away when second of ten over C&D last month, running on after her path was blocked; place claims at least.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

1-22; didn't run badly when fifth of 12 on her return from nine months off here (1m3f; first-time tongue-tie) in January; should stay this far on breeding, but improvement is required.

12/1

5th

7

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Inconsistent sort but she was placed over C&D in the first of her two starts last year, which offers hope for a big effort on reappearance; three years since sole win, however.

16/1

Form: 0-8674

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-8 but it was her first run for Peter Chapple-Hyam when beaten under 3l at Chelmsford a month ago after a troubled run (1m2f); could build on that.
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6th

9

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:57 Newmarket (July)

Forest Haze

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

An 11-race maiden whose profile is none too compelling and tried cheekpieces last time.

20/1

7th

9

(1)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Forest Haze

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Ten defeats include three for her current yard and overall profile is none too compelling; perhaps the cheekpieces can bring her on.

10/1

7

(2)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Forest Haze

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Poor for Martin Dunne and, having shown a bit more on her debut for this yard last month, ran dismally at Southwell; having her first run on turf and needs to improve a deal for the surface switch.

16/1

33/1

Form: 237-98

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Twice placed on Polytrack for Rae Guest but had struggled badly on the Flat for this yard before a forgettable hurdling debut 17 days ago.
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14th

11

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Indian Romance

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: J R Jenkins

Twice placed on Polytrack for Rae Guest but had struggled badly on the Flat for this yard before a forgettable hurdling debut 17 days ago.

33/1

14th

11

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Indian Romance

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: J R Jenkins

Twice placed on Polytrack for Rae Guest but had struggled badly on the Flat for this yard before a forgettable hurdling debut 17 days ago.

33/1

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:43 Stratford

Indian Romance

10st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: J R Jenkins

held up in rear, outpaced 5th, lost touch 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

66/1

Form: 0-6669

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No recent promise over hurdles and he's a regressive maiden on the Flat.
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Payout
Exacta £180.90
Straight Forecast £127.88
Tricast £698.58
Trifecta £669.00

Selections

Daily Mail:

This Time Maybe

RP RATINGS:

Lednikov

SPOTLIGHT:

Forest Haze

The Times:

Nivelle's Magic

The Sun:

Desiderata

NEWMARKET:

Forest Haze

Daily Mirror:

This Time Maybe

The Star:

This Time Maybe

Daily Record:

This Time Maybe

D Express:

Nivelle's Magic

POSTDATA:

Lednikov

Telegraph:

Lednikov

The Guardian:

Lednikov