September 27 / 17.25 Southwell (AW)

17.25

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Free Bets On attheraces.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3888
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000gns foal, 55,000gns yearling; fifth foal; brother to winners Incensed (1m3f turf/1m4f AW; RPR 93), Lohengrin (7f sand; 73) and Wrathful (Australian 7f-7.7f); dam unraced half-sister to 2m2f Group 2 winner Desert Skyline, out of French 12.5f Group 2 winner; already been gelded but he needs checking in market on debut.
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14th

13

(15)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Classical Allusion

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won Southwell maiden (1m4f, AW) on debut last autumn and best of the rest behind superstar hurdler Constitution Hill in Kempton novice (1m4f again) on his return in March; on the back of that he was sent off 11-10 favourite for his 2m Newbury handicap and turf debut three weeks ago but pulled too hard; retains potential back down in trip, but the outside stall has the potential to make life awkward.

10/1

5th

4

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Classical Allusion

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won Southwell maiden (1m4f, AW) in September on debut; second favourite to superstar hurdler Constitution Hill in Kempton novice (1m4f, AW) last month and chased him home 2l adrift, perhaps giving him more to think about than had widely been expected; not easy to pin down but 2m is plausible and his connections presumably like the look of his opening handicap mark.

2/1

2nd

2

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Classical Allusion

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Gained his Southwell 1m4f success six months ago in a time over three seconds slower than Constitution Hill recorded over the same C&D last month; however, this once-raced gelding is open to progress and, being so unexposed, looks one of the brighter opponents to the Henderson star.

9/2

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 43

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't live up to market expectations on Haydock debut in June but he found improvement with a promising third here (1m3f) three weeks ago; that was behind two Godolphin runners and the form was boosted when the second won on his next start; respected back up in trip.
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9th

1

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Aajej

9st 13lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Richard Phillips

Unplaced both turf starts and both 2m races; inconsistent on AW but took advantage of career-low mark to score by a neck over 1m6f in January on final start for the Crisfords; sported first-time blinkers that day and sold for 31,000gns the following month; cheekpieces are today's headgear and he has something to prove back on turf at 2m.

9/1

1st

5

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

15:38 Southwell (AW)

Aajej

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

His first three attempts on AW were encouraging but he has been disappointing over 2m on his last two runs (visored latest); drops back in trip with blinkers given a go; well treated if back to his best.

9/2

10

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

11:56 Catterick

Aajej

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Didn't live up to market expectations at Haydock (1m4f, good) on debut in June but he's since stuck to his task well when placed over 1m3f and 1m4f on Southwell AW; handicap newcomer who should have more to offer.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when third at Windsor (1m2f, soft) in July and she ran to a similar level when runner-up at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 19 days ago; needs to find more on this switch to Tapeta but she's by Sea The Stars and has shaped as though this step up in trip should suit; shortlisted.
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3rd

9

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Shumus

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charles Hills

Made a promising start when third at Windsor (1m2f, soft) in July and she ran to a similar level when runner-up at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 19 days ago; needs to find more on this switch to Tapeta but she's by Sea The Stars and has shaped as though this step up in trip should suit; shortlisted.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Shumus

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Sea The Stars filly out of a useful half-sister to Group 1 winner Tamayuz (1m); had some traffic issues when 25-1 at Windsor (1m2f, soft) in July but she made some eyecatching late headway to finish third of 14; that was a promising start and she's a key player on that form.

6/4

14

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Shumus

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

By Sea The Stars; second foal; dam Listed-placed 7.5f 2yo winner (RPR 100), half-sister to winners Tamayuz (1m Group 1) and Nuqoosh (Group-placed 7f 2yo), out of 1m-winning half-sister to French Derby winner Anabaa Blue; another newcomer to note but she looks the owner's second string behind Mukhtalif.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in his first two bumpers but was tailed off at Ayr in March and he finished a remote sixth when switched to the Flat here (1m3f) three weeks ago; passed over.
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7th

3

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Geordie Mackem

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Placed in bumpers on his first two starts but he's yet to really threaten in this sphere; dropped 2lb since finishing down the field over C&D on his handicap debut 83 days ago and now has cheekpieces applied.

12/1

7th

2

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Geordie Mackem

9st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-3 on Flat but has bits of encouraging form; may show progress now handicapping, albeit it's needed to defy his opening mark.

16/1

5th
6 (6)
Abando

7/4

Form: 35308

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; tailed off in a Listed race in France when last seen in July but he wasn't beaten far in Group 3 (1m2f) and Group 2 (1m3f) events in Germany in May/June; sets a clear standard on that form and he needs a close look on return for new yard.
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4th

6

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Abando

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Ex-German; well held in two maidens for Marco Botti last year and a similar story in two novice events for this stable; gelded since last seen in February and has cheekpieces back on for his handicap debut, so he's worth keeping an eye on in the betting.

16/1

Form: 06

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cracksman half-brother to four winners but he struggled here (1m3f) on recent debut before a well-held sixth of nine at Kempton (1m4f, AW); with top yard and is still early days but he needs a transformation.
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13th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Ethelwulf

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Had one good run for the Gosdens, namely a Yarmouth second; nothing yet for current connections, last twice on soft ground at Gowran; down 14lb already this year; yard have a much stronger contender in Majestic King.

25/1

13th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Ethelwulf

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Had one good run for the Gosdens, namely a Yarmouth second; moderate form at Dundalk; better here 13 days ago but has a bit to find with Prom Queen and Masego.

10/1

14/1

Form: 33

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles in October 2023; switched to the Flat in his last two starts and was a respectable third at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) last time but was beaten 5l in that race and this is much tougher on his AW debut.
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6th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Lahire

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won C&D juvenile hurdle in 2023 and is well handicapped on some of last season's placed efforts but his Flat form in second half of last year was mixed and he fell when back over hurdles in January; others have less to prove.

8/1

2

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lahire

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

Won over hurdles in October 2023; modest third on first two Flat starts at the end of the summer; faded to finish seventh switched to AW here on his qualifying run but low-grade handicaps provide him with a much more realistic chance.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Lahire

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Donald McCain

Won over hurdles in October 2023; switched to the Flat in his last two starts and was a respectable third at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) last time but was beaten 5l in that race and this is much tougher on his AW debut.

14/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in three bumpers and was tailed off at a massive price on Flat debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good) last Saturday.
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5th

2

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Southwell (AW)

I Am Simba

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-7 under rules; showed a bit more when fifth of eight at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month, but will need to race with a bit more restraint in order to see out the longer trip.

10/1

5th

1

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

I Am Simba

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Rebecca Menzies

Struggled in three novice/maiden races in the autumn (1m2f-1m4f) but the minor promise he showed in bumpers beforehand offers some hope for him in this low-grade handicap; sports first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability with two frame efforts in bumpers during the summer but this is a tough assignment on her Flat debut; best watched.
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6th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Late Claim

8st 12lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Made successful handicap debut at Lingfield (1m5f, Polytrack) in December and finished runner-up three times since, including over C&D; wheels have come off lately, however, and cheekpieces worn last time are retained.

25/1

8th

12

(8)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Late Claim

9st 3lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Made successful handicap debut at Lingfield (1m5f, Polytrack) in December and finished runner-up three times since, including over C&D; wheels have come off lately, however, and first-time cheekpieces need to get her firmly back on track.

25/1

10th

8

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Late Claim

8st 12lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Mainly performed well after making a successful handicap debut at Lingfield (1m5f, Polytrack) in December, but needs to put a lesser effort over C&D 15 days ago behind her; first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.60
Straight Forecast £25.02
Trifecta £101.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aajej

LAMBOURN:

Shumus

POSTDATA:

Abando

The Sun:

Lahire

The Times:

Shumus

Telegraph:

Shumus

The Star:

Shumus

NEWMARKET:

Aajej

Daily Mail:

Aajej

Daily Mirror:

Aajej

Daily Record:

Aajej

The Guardian:

Abando

D Express:

Abando