March 04 / 13.32 Southwell (AW)

13.32

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 70-221 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has been heading back in the right direction of late, being second here (7f and 1m) in successive starts before winning over C&D latest, when slightly closer to the pace; 3lb rise looks fair and a repeat effort would make him a leading player.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Roaring Ralph

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won three in a row at Southwell (1m, AW) earlier this year and solid second there (1m) a fortnight ago; he won here in 2024 and holds strong claims if transferring his fine recent form back to turf.

3/1

2nd

4

(11)

7th May 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Roaring Ralph

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form.

3/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7-3383

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Placed twice here over 7f and again over 1m at Newcastle (Tapeta) latest, when racing freely; 1lb drop should help keep him involved; player.
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1st

3

(1)

1st Jun 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Asian Journey

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sam England

String of defeats at short prices this spring, remains a maiden and hasn't always looked the easiest; the return to Tapeta and step back up from 7f will help, though, and he holds claims under Tom Marquand.

4/1

5th

10

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Asian Journey

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

15-race maiden who didn't look an easy ride when 2l fourth of nine over C&D (good) last month and needs to prove he can get the job done; however, he often runs well and might not be far away.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Asian Journey

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Still seeking a first win after 14 attempts but he has been threatening to put that right on AW this year and he ran a solid race back on turf at Doncaster 24 days ago; a strongly run 7f should suit and he has a small race in him off this mark.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 221316 CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
3-13 on AW, including when justifying favouritism over C&D in January; has since won a classified event at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta), his best effort for his current trainer; comfortably held after a 6lb rise, when favourite at Newcastle latest; more needed.
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7

(12)

1st Jun 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Enjoyed a successful winter on Tapeta at a lowly level and is back on a workable mark; again didn't look to quite see out 9.5f here three weeks ago; may well be dropped in from a wide stall.

12/1

6th

1

(2)

11th May 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Enjoyed a successful winter on Tapeta at a lowly level and is back on a workable mark after a couple of runs on turf; inclined to pull hard and hasn't seen it out in a handful of tries over this sort of trip though.

12/1

8th

9

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Relevant Range

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Ivan Furtado

Already a dual 1m AW winner in 2026 but he saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 1m2f handicap here four weeks ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

11/1

Form: 506-30 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
3-23, including two C&D wins last year; unable to add to that tally from slightly higher marks but did record a good effort when 1l third here on his penultimate start; backed out quickly latest but has bounced back before.
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3rd

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Heretic

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

All 27 runs have been on AW; back-to-back wins at Southwell (1m) last October but he's been up and down since and was beaten 12l at Southwell two weeks ago; now makes his belated turf debut and comes with risks attached.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

29th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Back-to-back C&D wins last October (off 3lb lower than today, then 3lb higher than today); should appreciate returning to 1m having produced a lesser effort over 7f here last time; can be involved.

11/2

8th

1

(7)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Scored twice over 1m here in 2025 and back to form of late, posting a good third of 11 in 1m handicap here three weeks ago; he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

5/1

16/1

Form: 4961-9 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
1m Polytrack winner last November, when with Hughie Morrison; up 4lb for that and last of nine at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack; first-time hood) latest; return to further looks a positive but she has a bit to prove now.
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5th

5

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Magdalayna

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ollie Sangster

1m Polytrack winner last November, when with Hughie Morrison; up 4lb for that and last of nine at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack; first-time hood) latest; return to further looks a positive but she has a bit to prove now.

16/1

9th

8

(1)

24th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Magdalayna

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when scoring at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in November; left Hughie Morrison for 5,000gns since; this is a different test dropped to 6f for new yard but she travelled smoothly last time and she still has potential; possibilities with hood added.

8/1

6th

3

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Magdalayna

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hughie Morrison

Inconsistent maiden who didn't see out 9.5f in first-time blinkers (off tonight) on Tapeta early last month; previously offered more off a 3lb higher mark over this trip and it's still early days with her.

9/1

Form: 09-871

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Triple winner on Tapeta over 7f-9.5f; made the most of a handy mark when landing a fillies' handicap at Wolverhampton latest; back up 2lb; hasn't previously won back-to-back but a similar effort is likely to see her heavily involved.
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2nd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time winner on AW but unplaced in all seven turf runs, the latest of which was over C&D last month; not a solid option.

14/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Samra Star

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

Well treated on this year's AW form; however, she has an up-and-down profile and has a lower turf mark for good reason on previous evidence.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samra Star

8st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins (7f-9.4f) have been on Tapeta and the latest was at this track last month; has faded in her last two runs but she wasn't beaten far here last time and is now back on her last winning mark; not ruled out.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 211342 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

12/1

Form: 5133-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
7f Tapeta winner last November, when 1lb lower; has taken some backward steps since then; has left Richard Fahey since being comfortably held at Newcastle latest; drops another 1lb; each-way player.
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8th

6

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Minshaar

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stephanie Cassidy

7f Tapeta winner last November, when 1lb lower; has taken some backward steps since then; has left Richard Fahey since being comfortably held at Newcastle latest; drops another 1lb; each-way player.

12/1

5th

1

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Minshaar

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Came good with C&D win in November, her seventh start, and was placed off mark 1lb higher than today's on both subsequent appearances (7f/1m); likely to be right in the thick of things again.

7/1

5

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Minshaar

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

0-6, but has shown ability and was only beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; does stay this far and is one for the shortlist.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.90
Straight Forecast £9.47
Tricast £43.85
Trifecta £58.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Roaring Ralph

Daily Record:

Samra Star

The Star:

Relevant Range

POSTDATA:

Heretic

RP RATINGS:

Roaring Ralph

The Times:

Roaring Ralph

Telegraph:

Roaring Ralph

The Guardian:

Roaring Ralph

Daily Mail:

Roaring Ralph

D Express:

Roaring Ralph

Daily Mirror:

Roaring Ralph

The Sun:

Roaring Ralph