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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Giant

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

All three wins have been on AW (7f/1m); good second over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) last month and he had a near-miss over C&D (good) on Friday night; hard to rule out another big run but this is a quick turnaround and he's 6lb out of the weights.

8/1

2nd

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Giant

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

Three-time AW winner; 0-10 on turf but has made the frame off today's mark twice in recent weeks (6f/7f, good to firm) and has good draw here; probably won't be far away.

6/1

4th

1

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Giant

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

All three wins have been on the AW (7f/1m), the most recent at Chelmsford last August, but he returned to form at Windsor (6f, good to firm) ten days ago, finishing well to be second of 11; won't mind the step back up in trip and he's shortlisted.

13/2

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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2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner; despite the stable's poor year he has run a string of fine races in 2026, including when a close fifth of 22 in a Class 4 at York three weeks ago; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

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

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Tonal

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won five times during the AW season; much better treated on turf now but has never been as good or consistent on grass, and he ran poorly at Yarmouth when last seen; Billy Loughnane is a positive booking but he wouldn't want too much rain.

6/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Echalar

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Ran his best race for this yard when keeping on for third in a C&D handicap 19 days ago; now has something to build on and Billy Loughnane a positive booking for the stable.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Echalar

9st 9lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced on turf; out of the frame in six starts since winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; takes a drop in grade and as low in the weights as he's ever been; not out of this.

8/1

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

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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4th

6

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Gennadius

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

1-21 but ran his best race for a while when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) last Sunday; claims if he can back that up.

4/1

2nd

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Gennadius

10st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Sole win from his 20 races was an AW maiden in January; has a form chance judged on peak efforts (turf and AW) but he was comfortably held on last three outings (gelded before latest) and does not look the percentage call.

16/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Moonjid

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (1m) and back on the scoresheet by a short head when making all at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; back up 3lb (5lb claimer is recruited) and should be thereabouts.

8/1

1st

7

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Moonjid

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

Ended his 2025 campaign with a breakthrough success at Nottingham (8.3f, good); several solid efforts this year but he still has to conclusively prove he needs this trip.

8/1

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

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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5th

1

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Law Of Design

10st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 13 starts was in a four-runner novice at Ascot (7f, soft) in September 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in his last five runs and has something to prove after another break.

14/1

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

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.
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9th

2

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Lexington Jet

10st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who has won four times since blinkers have been added and latest was over 7f here (good) in May; well held in his last two runs (1m2f/1m) but he's now only 2lb higher than for his last win and is well drawn back at this trip; not ruled out.

12/1

10th

2

(16)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Lexington Jet

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who has won four times since blinkers were added (7f/1m), most recently over 7f at Chester last month off 3lb lower; didn't get home there over 1m2f (good to soft) 11 days ago but should be happier back at this trip.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Lexington Jet

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Made his first appearance here a winning one when landing 7f handicap (good) a fortnight ago; always handy from a low draw that day and his stamina for this trip is in question; still not ruled out.

5/1

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.
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4th

9

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Signcastle City

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Holds his form well and wasn't beaten far into fifth of 13 here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago (Nakaaha 3l behind in sixth); has won twice over this trip, but a suspicion that 7f suits him best.

10/1

5th

1

(13)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Signcastle City

10st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Holds his form well despite a busy schedule and appeared to appreciate the drop in trip when beaten half a length into second of 22 at York (7f, good) last time; up 2lb but this is a slightly weaker race; respected.

7/1

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

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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4th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Having his 15th start of the year already; still 5lb above his last winning mark and although he has won over 1m on the AW, 7f may suit him better.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

My Boy Harry

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Gained his fifth success when pulling 4l clear at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and he's finished third in both starts since, including over 1m at Kempton 15 days ago; each-way chance if seeing out this slightly longer trip.

3/1

3rd

14

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

My Boy Harry

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

C&D winner; arrives in form, winning easily over 7f at Lingfield (good ground); solid third at Brighton 12 days ago and returning to 1m is no issue; this is a step up in class though.

12/1

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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5th

8

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Rising Force

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Better than ever this term; doubled his tally on turf with big-field amateur riders' win at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and he scored again at Thirsk (also 1m, good to firm) in May; back in form when fourth at Goodwood last month and Jack Callan gets on well with him; yard going well; player.

5/1

4th

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

He's 2-5 for this yard, the wins over 1m on good to soft and good to firm; a slow start was no help last time at Thirsk but he might be high in the weights now.

5/1

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

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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