April 07 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

Standard

Sky Sports Racing Mile Series Final Handicap (CCR Mile Series Final)

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Mile Series Final Handicap (CCR Mile Series Final)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4-3233 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on Tapeta at Newcastle and Wolverhampton and was placed in both starts over this C&D in the autumn; that makes this consistent sort a player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Studious

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) five weeks ago, but he does handle Polytrack; respected despite a 4lb rise with cheekpieces now given a go.

5/1

1st

8

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Studious

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time winner on Tapeta at Newcastle and Wolverhampton and was placed in both starts over this C&D in the autumn; that makes this consistent sort a player.

15/2

3rd

5

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Studious

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Successful off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle in November; several solid runs in defeat since and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 13-793 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip at Kempton (Polytrack) and Newcastle (Tapeta) in November; fair third of seven behind two of these at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month; each-way claims down another 1lb if taking to this track at the first time of asking.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Uniting

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

Won twice over this trip at Kempton (Polytrack) and Newcastle (Tapeta) in November; fair third of seven behind two of these at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month; each-way claims down another 1lb if taking to this track at the first time of asking.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Uniting

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Game effort to win at Kempton in November (1m) and followed up off the same mark at Newcastle eight days later; his form has dipped on his last two starts but he forms part of a strong hand for Ian Williams.

8/1

9th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Uniting

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

Won over 1m at Kempton and Newcastle in November; good third back at Kempton last month and not disgraced in Newcastle Class 2 with cheekpieces added (left off now) a fortnight ago; handily drawn for a prominent racer and needs considering back in a lower grade.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 0680-6 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than for his latest win at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last August, but hasn't been firing of late; first visit here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Giant

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

All three wins on AW; decent third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month but unable to back that up returning to turf when 14th of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); seems better on AW.

9/1

14th

13

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Giant

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Three wins (7f/1m, all AW) and it was a good effort when third in Southwell series final (1m, AW) 17 days ago; having a rare foray on grass but did finish second in good-ground Chester handicap (6f) in September; not dismissed from his lower turf mark.

6/1

3rd

11

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Giant

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

2lb lower than for his latest win at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last August, but hasn't been firing of late; first visit here.

16/1

Form: -42242 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Less than 2l behind Lexington Jet when second of seven at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month and 4lb better off; yet to win in ten visits here, but has made the frame eight times; one for the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

5th

2

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jessica Macey

Last win came on Chelmsford Polytrack (7f; from 4lb lower) last October; kept in decent form (4224243) this year, a sticking-on third at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 12 days ago to Saturday's Ripon scorer Highland Olly; Paul Mulrennan is a noted booking.

4/1

3rd

2

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Consistent in defeat on AW this year, reaching the frame for the sixth outing in succession when fourth of 13 at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; turf winner last year; likely to be thereabouts.

11/2

4/1

Form: 21-131 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ultra-consistent in AW handicaps (34144271121131); raised 6lb for last month's Chelmsford success (1m, Polytrack), but is the only previous course winner in the field which he did over this trip in August; one of five runners for the yard; much respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Tonal

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Has won five times on the AW since October, most recently at Chelmsford (1m, AW; second has won since) in March, and another solid effort at Southwell last month; 0-9 on grass but he's on a much lower mark on this surface.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Tonal

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ultra-consistent in AW handicaps (34144271121131); raised 6lb for last month's Chelmsford success (1m, Polytrack), but is the only previous course winner in the field which he did over this trip in August; one of five runners for the yard; much respected.

4/1

6th
4 (11)
Echalar

16/1

Form: 0-1906

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Back off the same mark as when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in January, but quiet in three starts since, including two for this yard; stable looks to have stronger candidates elsewhere.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Echalar

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced on turf; out of the frame in five starts since winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; has plenty to prove over this trip back on grass and is 3lb out of the weights.

33/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Echalar

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Won here (7f) off 1lb higher in January when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; posted easily his most encouraging display since joining current yard when a keeping-on sixth of 13 at Southwell (1m, AW) 20 days ago; steps up in trip on a career-low mark and must come into consideration.

8/1

6th

4

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Echalar

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Back off the same mark as when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in January, but quiet in three starts since, including two for this yard; stable looks to have stronger candidates elsewhere.

16/1

33/1

Form: 146249 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Often placed, but just 1-18 and well held on his first visit here four weeks ago; has it all to do from the outside stall.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gennadius

9st 10lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Put his experience to good use at Chelmsford in January and nearly rallied to win at Lingfield the following month (both 1m); not as potent in three runs since and will turn up here having been gelded; stall 12 tricky given he likes to race prominently.

20/1

7th

10

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Gennadius

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Often placed, but just 1-18 and well held on his first visit here four weeks ago; has it all to do from the outside stall.

33/1

9th

5

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Gennadius

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Gained his breakthrough victory at Chelmsford (1m) in January but hasn't proved easy to catch right since, tried in cheekpieces when a below-par fourth of six in 1m2f handicap there 17 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

11/2

Form: 2531-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Finished behind four of these at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month, but had been off since breaking his duck at Nottingham (1m, good) in October; worth a second look with the run under his belt on his first visit here, especially if backed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Moonjid

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good); ran his best race since when fourth back at Nottingham six weeks ago (cheekpieces first time) but failed to build on it when fifth at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) last Friday; well beaten on previous attempt at 1m2f (for another yard).

13/2

5th

3

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Moonjid

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good); ran his best race since when fourth back at Nottingham five weeks ago (cheekpieces first time); needs more to take this but it wouldn't be out of the question.

8/1

4th

5

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Moonjid

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

Came good at the fourth time of asking for current connections over C&D (good) last autumn; a little below that level on AW in recent weeks but may fare better back on turf; first-time cheekpieces are fitted after hanging left last time.

10/1

Form: 390-85

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Some fair turf form for Brian Meehan, but despite plummeting in the weights has shown little in three AW starts for this yard, failing to beat a rival over 7f here in January; cheekpieces given a go, but some way down the stable's pecking order.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Some fair turf form for Brian Meehan, but despite plummeting in the weights has shown little in three AW starts for this yard, failing to beat a rival over 7f here in January; cheekpieces given a go, but some way down the stable's pecking order.

16/1

5th

1

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Yet to fire for his new yard but he met some traffic issues when last of eight in 7f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; he was a fair 7f winner at his best for Brian Meehan so possibilities on his first go on Polytrack.

16/1

8th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Ascot novice winner for Brian Meehan but became hard to predict for that yard and sold on for 30,000gns; made a quiet debut for this trainer at Wolverhampton a month ago when a market drifter.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-1171 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) this year and he had five of these behind him there last time; would have been a major player if this race had been run at that venue despite another 5lb rise, but one visit here proved inconclusive as regards the suitability of this track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Lexington Jet

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Transformed by blinkers this year, making all in three 1m handicaps at Chelmsford; well drawn to attack but he will need a big personal best to score at this level.

16/1

10th

1

(12)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lexington Jet

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

All three wins have come at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) this year and he had five of these behind him there last time; would have been a major player if this race had been run at that venue despite another 5lb rise, but one visit here proved inconclusive as regards the suitability of this track.

6/1

Form: 672154 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
4-23 on turf and 1-13 on the AW; behind three of these at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month and well held in one visit here; stable also runs Gennadius.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

17

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Signcastle City

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Signcastle City

9st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Was back off the same mark as for his Chelmsford success (7f, Polytrack) in February when second of six at Bath (1m, firm) 13 days ago; back up 2lb but he can't be left out of calculations.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Signcastle City

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Not at the top of his game on AW on his last three starts but he won off today's mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February and his sole run here yielded a C&D win in May 2024; versatile ground-wise; not written off.

7/2

33/1

Form: 121356 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) this year; has won over this far, but well held in one start over C&D a year ago; others stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Mostly campaigned on AW but he's now 2-9 on turf having landed C&D classified (good to firm) in June and Lingfield handicap (7f, good) last Tuesday; took advantage of a golden highway that day but did well to pick his way through from the rear and he's respected under a 5lb penalty (1lb well in).

7/4

1st

7

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

My Boy Harry

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won twice on the AW at Chelmsford in January over 7f; outpaced on his return to turf here (5f, good to firm) ten days ago until staying on well for fourth; back to a more suitable distance and not out of this.

11/2

4th

7

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

My Boy Harry

8st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

In good form in the depths of winter, winning two 7f handicaps at Chelmsford; edging back down the weights after some below-par runs but returning to 5f, even in a race that is highly likely to be run at a fast pace, is unlikely to revive his fortutnes.

20/1

4/1

Form: 312351 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Having only his second start for the yard when beating 21 rivals in an amateur riders' handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) nine days ago; has run well here before and shortlisted despite his 5lb penalty.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: John Butler

Much more racing on AW than turf but better than ever on grass for new yard, winning both 1m starts (good to soft and good to firm), the latest over C&D with something in hand; a further 7lb rise may not be beyond him.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Too good for 21 rivals at Doncaster in March (1m, good to soft) in March; last of 13 at Southwell under a penalty soon after but he didn't see a lot of daylight and he can be given a pass; revival on the cards.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £62.80
Straight Forecast £56.07
Tricast £744.55
Trifecta £825.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Moonjid

SPOTLIGHT:

Tonal

POSTDATA:

Rising Force

Telegraph:

Lexington Jet

TOPSPEED:

Signcastle City

The Times:

Moonjid

The Guardian:

Moonjid

The Sun:

Moonjid

Daily Mirror:

Rising Force

The Star:

Rising Force

Daily Mail:

Tonal

D Express:

Tonal

Daily Record:

Tonal