October 31 / 16.45 Southwell (AW)

16.45

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7641 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Progress on third start (7f, Tapeta) and she took another step forward when running on well to win a 1m nursery at Kempton three weeks ago; hit with a 4lb rise but the subsequent wins of the third, fourth and fifth give the form some serious ballast; could well have more to offer.
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2nd

6

(3)

11th May 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Milton

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Trainer has enjoyed a fine fortnight and this filly, who made it 3-3 in handicaps on her comeback four weeks ago, has every chance of adding another win to the tally; upped 6lb for landing that messy Lingfield affair but won't mind coming back down in trip.

3/1

1st

2

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Milton

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Ended last season on the up with back-to-back 1m nursery wins at Kempton and Southwell in October; this A'Ali filly is a player if proving as effectiver over this longer trip.

3/1

1st

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Lady Milton

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Progress on third start (7f, Tapeta) and she took another step forward when running on well to win a 1m nursery at Kempton three weeks ago; hit with a 4lb rise but the subsequent wins of the third, fourth and fifth give the form some serious ballast; could well have more to offer.

2/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 775442

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Travelled much more sweetly upped to 1m2f at Chelmsford last week but he couldn't quicken as well as the winner (who had finished behind Lady Milton at Kempton); should give his running but others appeal more for the win.
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5th

7

8th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a C&D nursery in November and followed up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) two weeks later; didn't really fire in his next two runs, but he got back on track with a creditable second at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; that was his 12th start but he's been generally progressive on AW and he's in the mix.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

3rd Feb 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a 1m nursery at Chelmsford in November and followed up over C&D the following month; last two starts have been disappointing and he needs a full revival.

5/1

5th

4

(2)

21st Jan 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with a pair of handicap wins (around 1m) at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton but he beat only one (in a change of headgear) in 1m Chelmsford handicap last time; no surprise to see him bounce back with usual cheekpieces now refitted.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 085

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Appeared to show more, in terms of RPR at least, at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (6f); he was never going the pace in a steadily run affair there though and he will need to show much more upped in trip and fitted with cheekpieces; gelded since last seen.
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5th

6

(1)

6th Apr 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust No One

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Made the breakthrough, off 4lb lower, at Newcastle (1m2f; 6-4 favourite) in January; consistent thereafter (322) without any noticeable uplift for blinkers; returns from a short break in suitable company but with a few of the others open to improvement.

4/1

2nd

5

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trust No One

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Scored over 1m2f here last month, his second start for Lemos De Souza; subsequent third of five behind Cospicua at Kempton (1m4f) was respectable, and he kept on well for second behind Wicksey here (1m2f; first-time blinkers) on Wednesday; the most exposed runner in the field but a likely contender nevertheless.

5/1

2nd

6

(8)

4th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Trust No One

8st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lemos De Souza

Well backed when winning over C&D last month (Onyeisi second); finished behind Onyeisi when third at Kempton two weeks ago (1m4f); now has blinkers fitted (has run okay in cheekpieces before).

5/1

16/1

Form: 7706

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just modest form to date, failing to progress for the switch to nurseries at Musselburgh this month (7f); longer trip and new surface both potential catalysts for improvement but others hold more obvious claims.
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2

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Wetherby

Ciao Capo

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1m AW winner; first turf win when upped to 1m2f at Beverley (good to firm) in May; 3lb rise suggests he is still well treated; big player.

6/4

1st

1

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Ciao Capo

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressed last season, culminating in a nursery win over 1m at Newcastle; gelded during the winter and his Ripon return was eye-catching; might be ready for this longer trip.

100/30

4th

7

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Ciao Capo

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He got better with each of his three runs in nurseries last autumn, winning comfortably at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November; gelded since; he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf but is bred to do better still and a 6lb rise might not stop him if he can continue the good work.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 970

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three 7f novice events this autumn; this should be more suitable but the yard could be in better form.
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3rd

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Mali Star

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Improved on her 2yo form when finishing third over C&D (firm) on last week's seasonal return; had to wait for a run on that occasion before finishing with a flourish; open to further progress.

11/4

3rd

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Mali Star

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Just a respectable fifth on nursery debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in October and below that form at Chelmsford the following month; gelded during the winter, though, and improvement is possible this year.

10/1

6/1

Form: 423518 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when winning a 1m nursery at Redcar (good to soft) last month; dropped away in a Class 5 at Pontefract 11 days ago but should be better suited by today's lower grade; promise in one AW start here (7f) in August.
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6th

5

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Harswell River

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Exposed, having raced 19 times, but has placed three times at up to 1m at Redcar (good/good to firm) this spring; handily drawn for one who tends to race close to the pace; should go well for in-form Roger Fell.

2/1

3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Harswell River

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

By far the most exposed of these, having raced 18 times, but gave good account when second to progressive rival here (1m, good) 11 days ago and should be okay back at 7f.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

19:50 Redcar

Harswell River

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

Ran poorly at Wetherby only 11 days ago but her two best RPRs have come over this C&D, namely a win on good to soft last year and a third on good to firm last month.

8/1

Form: 0854

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Badly handicapped on what he has achieved in his four starts but he has been running over shorter and stepping up to a mile looks sure to suit; has a bigger effort in him.
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8th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Twilight Serenade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten on seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and has now been unplaced all seven starts; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

14/1

9th

11

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Twilight Serenade

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just poor form shown as 2yo, tried in visor when a below-par fourth in 7f Wolverhampton nursery in November; needs a subsequent gelding operation to spark improvement.

20/1

7th

4

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Serenade

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Badly handicapped on what he has achieved in his four starts but he has been running over shorter and stepping up to a mile looks sure to suit; has a bigger effort in him.

6/1

25/1

Form: 452390

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Placed in her first two nurseries (5f and 6f, both on good ground) but she has finished out with the washing upped to 7f on her last two runs; 1m a query.
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8th

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Looks Likely

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed in her first two nurseries (5f and 6f, both on good ground) but she has finished out with the washing upped to 7f on her last two runs; 1m a query.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Looks Likely

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed in her first two nurseries (5f and 6f, both on good ground) but she has finished out with the washing upped to 7f on her last two runs; 1m a query.

25/1

12th

7

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Looks Likely

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Form since handicapping features placed efforts over 5f and 6f on turf; always behind when upped in trip/grade last time but may fare better returned to Class 6.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £9.12
Tricast £93.23
Trifecta £84.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Milton

RP RATINGS:

Thanh Nam

D Express:

Twilight Serenade

POSTDATA:

Harswell River

NEWMARKET:

Thanh Nam

Telegraph:

Thanh Nam

The Star:

Thanh Nam

Daily Record:

Thanh Nam

LAMBOURN:

Lady Milton

The Times:

Lady Milton

The Guardian:

Lady Milton

Daily Mail:

Lady Milton

Daily Mirror:

Lady Milton

The Sun:

Lady Milton