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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3rd

3

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

First Ambition

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

Lightly raced 5yo; last of 27 in the Cambridgeshre at Newmarket latest but this is significantly easier and he's the one to beat if recapturing the level of his penultimate third of 12 in handicap company at Wolverhampton.

5/4

27th

26

(27)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

First Ambition

8st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Michael Keady

Lightly raced 5yo who hasn't been with this trainer long and has posted encouraging performances on his last two starts; however, he's in a hotter race today and others have more compelling claims.

66/1

3rd

4

(3)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Ambition

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Keady

Started his career with two wins on Tapeta (7f/1m) last year; 0-8 in handicaps, but he's on a reduced mark and made some good late headway when sixth at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good) last month; was only beaten around 2l in that race and he looks interesting on this drop back in grade.

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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10th

5

(11)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Military Leader

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Has a solid record and steadily progressive RPRs; won well at Thirsk (good) on penultimate start, then finished 1l second to Monoceros at Haydock (again over 1m; soft) latest; in the mix.

13/2

2nd

4

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Military Leader

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Likeably consistent and overcame a wide draw with ease at Thirsk 22 days ago (1m, good) to earn this 9lb higher mark; that asks questions of him back in a higher grade, but the chances are he's very progressive; fine on soft ground.

5/1

1st

4

(15)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent dual winner who coped well with the rise in class when pushing a well-handicapped winner all the way at Ayr six days ago (1m, good; goes on all surfaces); not ideally drawn out in 15 but plenty to like otherwise.

3/1

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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8th

1

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:45 Uttoxeter

Zucayan

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ludlow dominates his career record, including for all three wins; recent efforts elsewhere (well beaten over C&D latest) suggest he's best watched.

33/1

8th

1

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Zucayan

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Fergal O’Brien

All three wins have been at Ludlow over 2m; beaten 19l at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) three weeks ago and it may pay to wait until he returns to his favoured track.

33/1

7th

3

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

18:45 Stratford

Zucayan

11st 11lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Fergal O’Brien

All three wins have been at Ludlow over 2m and it may pay to wait until he returns to his favoured track.

10/1

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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6th

5

3rd Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:37 Fontwell

Alfred Spero

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Cynthia Woods

Modest middle-distance maiden on AW Flat who is hooded for this hurdles debut, having left Gemma Tutty for 10,000gns in February.

33/1

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

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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10th

5

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Great Dream

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Bolted up on soft ground at Ffos Las (7.4f; cheekpieces first time) in June on his final start for William Haggas; raised his form to a new level with that success but he was clobbered by the handicapper and has been well held at big prices in both runs for current yard; others preferred.

33/1

11th

6

(14)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Great Dream

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Bolted up on soft ground at Ffos Las (7.4f; cheekpieces first time) in June on his final start for William Haggas; clobbered by the handicapper for that success and he could only manage a midfield finish on his stable debut three weeks ago (7f, AW; no headgear); cheekpieces now return but others appeal more.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Great Dream

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won a 7f Tapeta maiden for the Crisfords and doubled his tally on third and final run for William Haggas when winning by 11l on soft ground at Ffos Las in June (first-time cheekpieces worn then are now removed); wouldn't want to be flattered by that having gone up 12lb; joined current connections last month for 30,000gns.

8/1

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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5th

9

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Lingfield (AW)

Into Combat

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Nine-race maiden who has run below market expectations in four starts this year and is evidently felt capable of better; again pulled hard when a beaten-favourite nine days ago (Tapeta) and much will hinge on how he responds to a first-time hood.

8/1

10th

13

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Into Combat

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Eight-race maiden who has run below market expectations in three starts this year; however, he did shape better than the bare result over 1m6f two weeks ago, taking up the running 4f out before his stamina gave way; should be suited by this drop back in trip.

5/1

4th

3

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Into Combat

11st 1lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Dam was a miler and he's not bred for this sort of trip; performed below market expectations all four runs since handicapping and, while his trainer-jockey combination will draw some in, stamina is an obvious concern.

5/1

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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9th

7

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Livonian

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Barry Murtagh

Won a 1m novice at Windsor last September when trained by Ralph Beckett but he's failed to beat a rival home in each of his three starts for this yard (tongue-tied on the last two occasions); has been given wind surgery since last seen 76 days ago.

66/1

10th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Livonian

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Barry Murtagh

Unexposed after only six runs but has struggled on both starts for new stable this season (1m1f/7f); big leap of faith required to support him.

66/1

14th

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

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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11th

7

(12)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 1lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Roger Varian

Had no problem with the longer trip when winning on his Chester reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in June and now bids for a four-timer off a 4lb higher mark; should stay this far on breeding and high on list in current mood.

7/2

1st

3

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Ultrasoul

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) in September and he followed up returned to handicaps when scoring at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) five weeks later; pedigree suggests this new trip will suit and he's respected on reappearance.

7/2

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

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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15th

1

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Concert Party

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two wins for Richard Hannon over 1m2f on easy ground; modest form so far over hurdles and recently in Flat claimers; handicapper relenting and first-time headgear combination.

10/1

9th

8

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Concert Party

9st 1lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two wins for Richard Hannon, both over 1m2f on easy ground; modest form so far over hurdles and on the Flat for this yard; soundly beaten in the Ballinrobe claimer won by She's Ideal; struggled at Sligo last time; cheekpieces tried now.

14/1

13th

5

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

17:30 Sligo

Concert Party

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two wins for Richard Hannon, both over 1m2f on easy ground; modest form so far over hurdles and on the Flat for this yard; soundly beaten in Ballinrobe claimer on latest; however, she met trouble in running and is probably capable of better.

10/1

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