April 07 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 53-228 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.
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2nd

2

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Castan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-time winner who scored at Southwell (5f, AW) in April but he's not matched that form since and was out the back at Newcastle last month; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs to turn things around.

20/1

9th

5

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Four of his nine wins have been over C&D but he's not easy to predict and was well held here last time; now 2lb lower than for his win at Southwell in April but he comes with risks attached.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -21634 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.
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8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

3rd
8 (6)
Fierce

16/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 00557- D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he's been off since coming in last of seven in 6f seller here in October; handily weighted if resurgent after a break though.
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6th

11

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Fierce

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; runner-up twice this year and his latest Beverley run is easily excusable as he was making headway up the rail when badly impeded inside the final furlong; dropped 1lb for his troubles; contender.

9/1

6th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Fierce

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

A dual 6f winner last summer; yet to add to it this summer but placed for the fourth time with second of nine in 6f Southwell handicap last month; well in the mix again for stable that has enjoyed plenty of success in this.

10/1

2nd

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only sixth at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time but placed over 5f on his other three starts this season; his three wins have come over 6f and he could have a part to play back up in trip; effective here.

6/1

Form: 961816 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Already a two-time 5f scorer at Newcastle in 2026 and not discredited when sixth of nine to Brazilian Belle in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; considered.
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6th

8

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; not beaten far at Wetherby on his penultimate start but this is a better race and he has since finished down the field at Wolverhampton.

16/1

8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

Form: 43017- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in 5f Beverley handicap but caught wide when a solid seventh there later in August; needs to hit the ground running on his Tapeta debut after seven months off the track.
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8th

7

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Tees Aggregates

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time turf winner who turned things around with a front-running third over C&D (good; hood reapplied) last month; this is a deeper race but he ties in with Emperor's Son on that latest form and has claims if he can build on it.

11/2

3rd

3

(5)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:41 Redcar

Tees Aggregates

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Recorded his fourth win when taking five-runner Catterick handicap (5f, good to firm) in June but there have been diminishing returns subsequently; possible he prefers this sort of field size and there's nothing wrong with his mark if he can stage a revival.

12/1

10th

8

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Successful off this mark at Catterick (5f, good to firm) in June but he hasn't beaten many home in three runs since; has a C&D win to his name but soft ground not sure to suit and others are safer.

20/1

Form: 47-311 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.
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5th

4

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Below par on her last two outings in the spring but may have been ready for a break; won over C&D and at Wolverhampton earlier in the year and she can be in the mix if at the top of her game on this return to action.

10/1

16th

14

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Brazilian Belle

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In good form on the AW early this year, winning over 5f at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but she was well held behind Castan back at Southwell last time and could be vulnerable off her current mark.

16/1

6th

7

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.

9/2

Form: 7-7318 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Opened her account for her current yard over C&D in March but bumped start when last of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap three days ago; it would come as no surprise to see her bounce back.
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10th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Wildly inconsistent filly who's finished well held a few times since springing a 33-1 shock over C&D in March; it seems the positive early impact of the visor may have worn off.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Sprung a 33-1 surprise at Southwell last month (5f) but that has been followed by two disappointing runs; best turf form on good ground; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Antony Brittain

Opened her account for her current yard over C&D in March but bumped start when last of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap three days ago; it would come as no surprise to see her bounce back.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4371-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Likeable front runner who signed off for 2025 with a fourth 5f victory at Yarmouth in October; shaped as if in need of the run after five months off when last of six at Wolverhampton (5f) two weeks ago and she can take a sizeable step forward here with usual blinkers also refitted.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

Non-runners

Binadham

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Payout
Exacta £16.70
Straight Forecast £15.68
Tricast £193.51
Trifecta £168.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brazilian Belle

POSTDATA:

Binadham

TOPSPEED:

Blue Lakota

The Sun:

Toomuchforme

D Express:

Tees Aggregates

SPOTLIGHT:

Smooth Silesie

Telegraph:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Mail:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Record:

Brazilian Belle

The Times:

Binadham

Daily Mirror:

Binadham

The Star:

Binadham

The Guardian:

Blue Lakota