October 30 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.10
  • Place: £5.10

Form: 4-4390

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Some promise in three starts on AW at Newcastle (6f/7f) last winter, but then failed to beat a rival in both handicaps; plenty to prove back from seven months off.
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3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time.

15/2

5th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

7/1

2nd
5 (11)
Latin

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 353122 BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
1-27 but his record since joining this yard reads 3353122 including being placed in both starts over C&D; has the outside stall but his consistency means that he has to be respected and he is officially 2lb well in.
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4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Latin

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Successful five times (1m-1m2f) on AW since December and ran well at Southwell (1m3f) last week; likely player, provided the form is transferred back to turf; 1-14 in this sphere.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 56-532

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-15 but she was making her debut for this yard when second of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 19 days ago and may have been unfortunate not to win; stays at least this far and has a good chance of going one better from the same mark.
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1st

5

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Strike-rate of 2-22 on the AW but both wins have been this year, the latest off 3lb lower over C&D in February when a well-backed favourite; has been off since so may be better for the run.

12/1

1st

1

(1)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Easy win at Southwell (1m; well backed) last month and she has run well in defeat since; stamina has to be taken on trust.

5/2

2nd

4

(11)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Imola

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Joey Ramsden

Below-par favourite and unable to take advantage of good opportunity over C&D last time when ahead of the assessor; consistent otherwise for current yard but her new mark has kicked in.

3/1

Form: 3-7873

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo (0-7) who was beaten only a neck and a head into third of ten at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) five weeks ago and the runner-up has won since; back up 1lb but still shortlisted.
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1st

8

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Instant Bond

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Well beaten in two turf handicaps either side of a break in 2025 but he was off the mark on the AW in March and has run respectably in defeat since; might well have more to offer on this surface.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Instant Bond

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Michael Wigham

Off the mark at 18th attempt when scoring at Newcastle earlier this month (6f) and fair third there since; top amateur rides; one with a chance.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 756935

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-11 and her form is patchy, with third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August followed by a lesser effort at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) a week later; it's not clear what to expect.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

No Nay Nevermind

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Twice runner-up off a higher mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) late last year, but now 0-18; others make greater appeal.

20/1

9th

12

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

No Nay Nevermind

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Regressive maiden who usually pulls hard; the early impact of the visor seems to have faded and Jkr Cobbler looks her trainer's best chance.

20/1

6th
9 (2)
Rory

10/1

Form: 009644 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Slow starter who didn't run at all badly when fourth of 13 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) nine days ago; stays this far, but losing run up to 20 despite sliding down the weights; others appeal more.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

7/1

Form: -73665 D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Usually contests better races than this; not seen in six months and although he has gone well fresh in the past, his 1-39 record is hardly inspiring.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Al Baahy

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Turf winner back in May 2023 who found classified company his thing when going back-to-back on AW (9.5f/1m2f) in January; forced out of that grade subsequently and has found handicaps a stretch on last three starts.

14/1

Form: 359000 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.
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10th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.

33/1

Form: 655255

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.
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9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

11

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Jimmy Henry

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

14-race maiden but was runner-up at Leicester (1m, good) on his penultimate run and ran respectably at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last time; mark has bottomed out now but Hollie Doyle is booked on this return to the AW and he could be dangerous.

13/2

Form: 770210 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.
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10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

9

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a C&D handicap last month; that was a narrow success but she finished well to justify favouritism and a 3lb rise looks fair enough; key player.

15/8

16/1

Form: 053844 C

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3-52 with his sole AW win coming on the Fibresand here (6f) in April 2021; running with credit when last seen but he may need this after six months off.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.00
Straight Forecast £40.69
Tricast £126.11
Trifecta £248.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imola

NEWMARKET:

Latin

Telegraph:

Blue Seeker

POSTDATA:

Sands Of Dubai

The Times:

Al Baahy

RP RATINGS:

Imola

The Guardian:

Imola

Daily Mirror:

Imola

The Star:

Imola

Daily Record:

Imola

Daily Mail:

Latin

D Express:

Latin

The Sun:

Latin