November 20 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: U112-1 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Successful in four of his last five completed starts (beaten a neck in the other) and was defying a 325-day absence when beating 15 rivals headed by Ribble Vibe at York (2m, good) last month; 3lb worse off with the runner-up, but he remains relatively unexposed for his age and has won here (1m6f).
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6th

3

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Berkshire Sundance

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Cheekpieces enlisted this season and the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot (2m5f) brought a heavy defeat but otherwise he's been in career-best form; latest instance was his second of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f; finished strongest); needs to build on that handicap form on this first crack at a Group race but he has claims in a weak renewal.

16/1

2nd

5

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Berkshire Sundance

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Cheekpieces enlisted for last three starts, winning on first occasion and good sixth in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good); 16-1 for Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot (2m5f) six weeks ago but weakened right out of it in the last half-mile; that was his first race on firmer than good since start of career three years ago, so there's a big question mark about the ground.

16/1

8th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Berkshire Sundance

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Good strike-rate of 7-17 and he should have brighter prospects than some of staying this extreme trip given he wasn't stopping at the end of the Chester Cup over an extended 2m2f last time; has raised his game in cheekpieces (fitted in only his last two races) and he could outrun his odds if coping okay with fast ground.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 950144

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has looked as good as ever since returning from an absence in July, including a win at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) in September, but he has never attempted this far before and has finished unplaced in five completed starts on the AW.
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2

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 3

15:53 Pontefract

In The Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Record of 2-5 for new yard features 5l defeat of Maxident at Goodwood (2m, soft) that was his first success beyond middle distances; ran well behind easy winner in notable handicap at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) most recently; in the mix, assuming he stays the new trip.

7/2

2nd

5

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

In The Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henrietta C Knight

Very hit and miss across his four starts this season and well beaten at York (2m, good) last month; however, he's posted two comfortable wins in small fields this term (1m4f/2m, good/soft) and this two-time course winner is not written off with the forecast slow ground in his favour.

20/1

Form: 000364

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has run with credit in his last two goes on Tapeta (1m6f/1m4f), but well beaten in one go over a similar trip (albeit that was in the Northumberland Plate); record of 1-14 suggests that other are more likely.
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5th

4

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:33 Newmarket (July)

Imperial Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

On a long losing sequence, being 0-21 since debut win; however, beat all bar a subsequent scorer last time, over 1m6f at Chester, and appears to hold a fighting chance off the same mark, which is 22lb lower than his peak one.

9/2

2nd

2

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Imperial Sovereign

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

No wins since an odds-on debut success for Karl Burke back in 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in his last three runs including over 1m6f at York (good) two weeks ago; down the list.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Imperial Sovereign

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

No wins since an odds-on debut success for Karl Burke back in 2023 but he's run with credit on plenty of occasions; that wasn't the case at Chester last time, however, and on balance he's opposable despite this career-low mark.

12/1

Form: 327542

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
AW winner in France who ran his best race since joining this yard when beaten just over a length into second of 16 behind Berkshire Sundance at York (2m, good) last month; enjoys a 3lb pull with his old rival and should be right there again.
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1st

6

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 2

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ribble Vibe

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Sometimes hangs left but is moving in the right direction and comfortably justified favouritism over C&D in December, recording a first win since joining shrewd current connections; good second on trials day at Newcastle (kept to 2m) since; may improve further at this trip; respected.

2/1

2nd

7

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ribble Vibe

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Had been running well in defeat before outclassing his five rivals in a Class 4 at Wolverhampton (2m); 5lb higher this time in a stronger contest but looks a good bet to give his running.

6/1

Form: 282525 D BF

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has finished runner-up four times off similar marks on the AW this year and although he has been off for six months, he does have a good record fresh; well beaten in both goes over C&D, though, which dampens enthusiasm.
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3rd

1

(2)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robusto

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner off 2lb lower in April who went in again off his lower turf mark four weeks ago; both came for Harry Vigors in small fields and there's no reason not to expect another decent showing.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:34 Leicester

Robusto

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in April and close third at Chester (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; this 6yo could give another good account but is taking on some unexposed 3yos and may well be vulnerable.

13/2

Form: 93-136 D

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins have come at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) and is back off the same mark as for the latest in January, but he hasn't been seen since pulling up over hurdles in June; the run may be needed.
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7th

2

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Zoran

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Emma Lavelle

Tailed off at Southwell last time which was too bad to be true as does have form there; he's won twice here and ran well over C&D in December behind one who scored impressively last week; considered under Oisin Murphy.

11/4

12

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:40 Uttoxeter

Zoran

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Won at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November and also successful on AW in January; unseated early when an 8-1 chance for his return to hurdling at Statford (Supreme Yeats runner-up in that race).

10/1

Form: 444611 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick after having been hit with a 12lb rise for his 14l romp over course and distance last month; has since left Ralph Beckett but remains with the same owners and he may not have reached the ceailing of his ability yet; first-time visor replaces blinkers.
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2nd

3

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

New York Minute

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Won twice over C&D last autumn, including his stable debut in November off 2lb lower; his latest C&D second was a remote one and perhaps vulnerable for win purposes again.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

New York Minute

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

Ran poorly last time, taking turf record to 0-6; broadly consistent on AW otherwise for current yard and he is 2-2 over C&D, the wins gained last autumn; 3-8 overall in this sphere; likely to be played late by Jamie Spencer (up for first time) and has possibilities back here.

9/2

9th

8

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

New York Minute

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped on AW last September-December, including for 1m6f/2m hat-trick; peak form was not repeated this year, including in two small fields this spring but they were at 1m3f/1m4f; returning to 2m should be a big help but none of his turf form (five races) approaches this mark.

12/1

Form: 520822 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No question over his stamina having won twice and finished runner-up four times from eight starts over a similar trip to this on the Newcastle Tapeta; didn't seem as effective here (1m6f) just under a year ago, though.
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2nd

8

(1)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weddell Sea

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Three Class 5 C&D wins, the latest by a nose on penultimate start; ran respectably in a Class 2 C&D contest (fourth, 16-1) latest; likely to give his best, although others make more appeal.

12/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Weddell Sea

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mike Sowersby

Behind New York Minute at Southwell before edging home in a Class 5 over C&D; will do well to follow up in this higher grade.

20/1

Form: 826-03

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has shown ability on turf, as when third of 12 in an amateur riders' event at Newbury (1m4f, soft; 66-1) last time; has stamina in his pedigree but still has a bit to prove stepping up half a mile in trip.
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7th

10

(11)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:22 Epsom

Seeking Charles

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Mark Usher

Went very close at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month then got off the mark at the 12th attempt in the Amateurs' Derby over C&D (good to soft), winning by 6l on his first visit to Epsom; needs to back up that effort but an 8lb rise may not stop him if he can repeat the form.

5/1

1st

14

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Seeking Charles

10st 5lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Mark Usher

Yet to win after 11 attempts under both codes; arrives in form but this is a step up in class and others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

2nd

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Newmarket (July)

Seeking Charles

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Quite lightly raced 5yo maiden; creditable third, one place behind Educator, at Windsor (11.5f) in sole Flat start this year; a possible danger provided that form is backed up.

7/1

Form: 43248 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times on turf for his top yard, but having been gelded he proved a disappointing favourite on AW debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; this even stiffer test may suit him better with blinkers replacing cheekpieces, but he isn't convincing.
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4th

3

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Earnest Belief

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

0-6 on Flat and 0-5 over hurdles after his close third in a Worcester 2m maiden in July latest; stayed well on the Flat so this longer trip could help, and he's undergone a wind operation.

2/1

3rd

7

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Earnest Belief

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Record of 0-6 on Flat and 0-4 over hurdles but has largely consistent form, creditable third over C&D most recently; this race is of a similar standard; again has place claims.

5/1

3rd

8

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Worcester

Earnest Belief

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

0-6 on Flat for the Gosdens; not beaten all that far in two of his three races over hurdles, latterly at Bangor in this new headgear combination; should have some role to play.

6/1

Betting Forcast

4/1 Berkshire Sundance, 10/1 In The Breeze, 12/1 Imperial Sovereign, 9/2 Ribble Vibe, 10/1 Robusto, 12/1 Zoran, 7/2 New York Minute, 6/1 Weddell Sea, 14/1 Seeking Charles, 14/1 Earnest Belief