August 17 / 15.22 Southwell (AW)

15.22

Standard

Grace & Dotty Fedoras And Feathers Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3888
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Grace & Dotty Fedoras And Feathers Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 1

Last run: 227 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of the multiple Group 1 winner Laurens; 13-2 when making a belated winning debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in January; the form is ordinary and his absence since is a concern, but the ability is clearly there; market useful.
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19th

3

(17)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

First Ambition

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Has been unable to sustain his early progress, most recently out of the money when a 20-1 shot in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton; needs to raise his game.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Ambition

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Free-going sort who has won two of his six starts; should be sharper with last month's Southwell reappearance behind him and still has some potential.

14/1

6th

3

(9)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

First Ambition

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Made it 2-2 in a C&D novice in August and wasn't disgraced in two Class 2 handicaps before producing his worst performance yet last time at Newcastle; if forgiven that, and it was three months ago, then he's not without hope.

8/1

Form: 7/5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,500,000gns yearling, but proved disappointing in one start for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo and, having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, was well beaten on his belated return for this yard (picked up for 3,000gns) at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago; may show more in handicaps after this.
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3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Military Leader

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Chased home the bang-in-form Aisling Oscar over C&D in December, and he's 2-2 since returning from a break, winning at Southwell and Thirsk (both 1m); has risen a combined total of 10lb (3lb since latest) for those two wins, but he has to figure on the shortlist in pursuit of the hat-trick.

11/4

1st

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Military Leader

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Some narrow defeats on AW over the winter but he returned from a break with his best effort yet, overcoming some interference at Southwell (1m) last week to win in good style; has a 7lb higher mark to shoulder in his first 1m turf handicap but he could prove progressive.

5/1

1st

11

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Military Leader

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

0-10 but he posted some good efforts last year, including when beaten a neck (by one who won his next four) at Newcastle (1m, AW) 138 days ago; steps up in grade on his first start since.

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time winning hurdler (all at Ludlow) who finished a comfortably held fifth of six on his belated Flat debut at Windsor (1m, good) 13 days ago; look elsewhere.
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2

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:03 Uttoxeter

Zucayan

11st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Fergal O’Brien

Gained all three hurdle wins at Ludlow; kept on for second behind progressive rival there (2m, good) last month, after a break, but may not be ideally suited by this switch to a left-handed track.

9/2

2nd

5

10th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:02 Ludlow

Zucayan

11st 5lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Fergal O’Brien

Suited by good ground; proved resurgent when last seen five months ago, enhancing a strong C&D record that also features wins (off 2lb lower) in this race in 2023 and 2025 (faller in 2024); very solid claims kept to this scenario.

9/2

9

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Zucayan

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hurdle win in May (2m, good); poor form on the Flat since August, failing to progress for handicaps on last two starts; should benefit from the step up in trip and he has run well on soft going over hurdles; risky but there are grounds for expecting better dropped in class.

33/1

Form: 52

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without some promise on her belated debut over C&D in June and took a step forward when beaten half a length into second of 14 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft; 66-1) last month; one for the shortlist.
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5

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Susie Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Mackie

Five-race maiden whose encouraging turf form includes a good second in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster; close fifth to Arkenstaar, despite traffic issues, at Pontefract last week; clear possibilities off same mark.

9/2

9

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Susie Sioux

11st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: John Mackie

Only had three races and the close second at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) is the standout run; bit risky.

8/1

4

(4)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Susie Sioux

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: John Mackie

Not without some promise on her belated debut over C&D in June and took a step forward when beaten half a length into second of 14 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft; 66-1) last month; one for the shortlist.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when a well-held ninth of 12 in his only start for the Crisfords at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in June; changed hands for 12,000gns last month and much more needed on stable debut.
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1st

2

(7)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Alfred Spero

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gemma Tutty

Eight-race maiden who has largely encouraging form since handicapping, solid second at Newcastle (12.5f; behind subsequent winner) most recently; enters calculations off same mark.

5/2

5

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Alfred Spero

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

All four starts on AW; displayed little in her qualifying races but made late headway into fourth of 14 when upped in trip on recent handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f), where he was short of room late on; very much of interest if taking to turf.

11/4

9

(13)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Alfred Spero

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Beaten a long way in his qualifying races (1m-1m2f) and comes with risks on handicap debut.

20/1

Form: 8-3

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished in midfield on his Newmarket debut (7f, good) last November, but showed more when beaten just over 2l into third of 11 behind First Ambition at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in January; like his old rival he hasn't been seen since, but still shortlisted especially if market positive.
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6th

1

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Great Dream

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Won an AW maiden at Newcastle in September before coming up short in a Listed contest at Redcar; finished off the year with a third in a York handicap (7f, good to soft) in October; has since left the Crisfords and has been gelded; must come into consideration on his debut for an in-form yard.

3/1

3rd

3

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Great Dream

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Steadily progressive on AW, enjoying the run of the race when beating a subsequent winner in a 7f maiden at Newcastle last month; pitched into a Listed race at Redcar last time and came up well short; this should be more manageable and he still has time on his side.

8/1

9th

7

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Great Dream

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has a steadily progressive profile, coming good in a 7f Newcastle maiden 15 days ago, but a big step forward will be needed if he's to follow up in this much higher grade; first turf start since his debut.

33/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 365 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
500,000gns yearling; sent off just 9-2 but was well held in one start for Ralph Beckett at Newbury (7f, good to firm) a year ago; gelded afterwards and makes his debut for his new yard having changed hands for 32,000gns last month; watch market.
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5

(1)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:45 Nottingham

Into Combat

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

500,000gns yearling; didn't appear to stay on his handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f, soft; first start since being gelded) three weeks ago; no great surprise if he shows more back down in trip.

15/2

8th

9

(7)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Into Combat

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Left Ralph Beckett for 32,000gns after one run; again well beaten in two AW races (1m) last month but he now goes handicapping and could show a lot more more on this step up to 1m2f; needs a close look for in-form yard.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000euros yearling; half-brother to French 5.5f/7f 2yo winner Ser Sed (RPR 83); dam unraced sister to 1m Group 3 winner Lady Frankel, half-sister to winners Lope De Vega (French 2,000 Guineas/French Derby) and Bal De La Rose (1m2f Group 3); well worth a market check on debut for powerful stable.
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4

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Livonian

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Barry Murtagh

Odds-on 1m winner (good) at Windsor last September when with Ralph Beckett; has gone backwards in all three starts since, latest on debut for new yard; tongue-tie now tried; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

11th

3

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Livonian

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Barry Murtagh

Won once in four for Ralph Beckett, easily at short odds at Windsor (1m, novice; good) last September; underwhelming thereafter at Newcastle (1m) and Ripon (1m2f), and moved on for a knockdown 14,000gns; low mileage but best watched on stable debut (second run in a handicap).

16/1

5th

5

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Livonian

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointing favourite in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) last time and needs to settle better now up in trip on handicap debut; however, he looked promising when easily winning Windsor novice (1m, good) earlier last month and retains considerable potential for his top yard.

5/1

100/1

Form: 05

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
135,000gns yearling; well beaten in both starts over this trip on turf (the first for Donnacha O'Brien); probably one for handicaps.
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13th

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Omon Vase

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden came in only 11th in 1m novice here 16 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are reached for on his handicap debut with plenty to prove.

33/1

10

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Omon Vase

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

135,000gns yearling; well beaten in both starts over this trip on turf (the first for Donnacha O'Brien); probably one for handicaps.

100/1

5

(1)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Pontefract

Omon Vase

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Green and well held in big field at Cork (1m) in sole run for Donnacha O'Brien; sold for 6,000gns and gelded since; likely to be one for handicaps later on.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two winners including Hot To Handle (Italian 8.2f); dam unraced half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Geesala and Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Tomintoul Singer; looks an unlikely winner on debut.
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9th

4

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Our Misty Blue

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Can front-run; did too much too soon in first-time blinkers over 1m here eight days ago and faded into fifth; headgear is retained and he may appreciate the drop back in trip.

12/1

5th

4

(11)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Our Misty Blue

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Yet to place, including when 33-1 or bigger in all four of his handicaps; first-time blinkers replace first-time cheekpieces; best watched.

33/1

14th

13

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Our Misty Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Six-race maiden who is far from solid on form and has yet to start at shorter than 33-1; cheekpieces are now added and he needs improvement on this switch to turf.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Anner Castle (1m4f; RPR 93), Fumata (1m4f; 90), Royal Free Hotel (1m4f; 90), King Chaos (1m3f AW; 84) and Lion City (bumper); dam unplaced (74), sister to 1m2f winner, half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Simply Perfect; from a successful family, but best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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4

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

The Grand

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Completely tailed off over 1m at Southwell one month ago when 80-1.

200/1

12

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

The Grand

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Half-brother to winners Anner Castle (1m4f; RPR 93), Fumata (1m4f; 90), Royal Free Hotel (1m4f; 90), King Chaos (1m3f AW; 84) and Lion City (bumper); dam unplaced (74), sister to 1m2f winner, half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Simply Perfect; from a successful family, but best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.

66/1

Form: 2623-2

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling; placed in four of his five starts, the latest when second of ten on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack; first-time hood) in June following an eight-month absence (gelded in the meantime); that form has received a few boosts since and he looks the one to beat with the longer trip not an issue on breeding.
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2

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Ultrasoul

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) five weeks ago, earning very few extra plaudits though as he was 2-9 in a two-runner race and it was workmanlike; worth this second crack at 1m but other runners are more convincing.

6/1

1st

2

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Beaten favourite over 1m last time, taking record to 0-6; has a few pieces of notable form over 6f-7f otherwise, including second to useful rival at Lingfield (AW) on seasonal debut; sets the standard back down in trip.

4/11

13

(2)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

200,000euros yearling; placed in four of his five starts, the latest when second of ten on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack; first-time hood) in June following an eight-month absence (gelded in the meantime); that form has received a few boosts since and he looks the one to beat with the longer trip not an issue on breeding.

7/4

Form: 6-5

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some ability in both starts, the latest on her return from over a year off when fifth of eight at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; handicaps may see her in a better light after this.
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9th

6

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Concert Party

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual Flat winner is rated 77 in that sphere; was beaten 11l on h'cap debut at Clonmel last time but can do better so shortlisted.

11/2

7th

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Concert Party

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual Flat winner in Britain; down the field in three maiden hurdles for this yard but is likely to do better in this grade and market strength could indicate a prominent showing.

7/1

Non-runners

Lord Montague

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.10
Straight Forecast £25.44
Trifecta £45.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultrasoul

NEWMARKET:

Great Dream

LAMBOURN:

Lord Montague

The Times:

First Ambition

Telegraph:

Great Dream

Daily Record:

Great Dream

RP RATINGS:

Ultrasoul

POSTDATA:

Ultrasoul

D Express:

Ultrasoul

Daily Mirror:

Ultrasoul

The Sun:

Ultrasoul

The Star:

Ultrasoul