April 15 / 17.57 Southwell (AW)

17.57

Standard

Country & Western Night 25th April Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Country & Western Night 25th April Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 67-892

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Invitorio

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender.

4/1

2nd

4

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Invitorio

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 585248 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back.
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No / Draw
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6th

9

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has run some good races on Tapeta this year and only just failed at Southwell (5f) in April; however, he wasn't in much form on turf in 2025, including in this race, and looks unlikely to break his turf duck.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner who looked unlucky not to finish closer when having Stroxx and A Lady Forever behind here last weekend; not as good now and has a bit to find on these terms but does at least arrive in form.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 451123 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 83-254 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a classified event at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in January but he failed to back that up next time; caught inside the final furlong before finishing fourth of ten there 48 days ago and now attempts 5f for just the second time; visor applied.
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6th

13

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Poetic Jack

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Dual AW winner (6f/7f) but his last success was 17 months ago and he's been up and down in five runs this year; ran too freely at Lingfield last time but that was a disappointing run as favourite and he needs to bounce back again after that.

10/1

8th

10

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Jack

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Has modest 2-33 strike-rate but one of the wins was gained over C&D and he returns here after two fairly good fourths, the latter in first-time visor at Southwell (5f) a fortnight ago; more appealing than most.

11/4

Form: 33427- BF

Last run: 309 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden but he did have some solid placed efforts on turf at Brighton last year; however, he beat only one rival home at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) when last seen and he may need this first outing for 309 days.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Anglesey Lad

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Not disgraced after ten months off when fifth of ten in 5f Southwell AW handicap four weeks ago; he's 0-20 however.

8/1

Form: /465-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Promise in her maiden/novice runs (5f-7f) and she had a nightmare passage on her handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last July; had a wide trip when down the field here over 6f last month on her first start for 252 days; dropped back in trip with a tongue-tie applied and she may well take a step forward from that effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Alfa Sea Breeze

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Promise in her maiden/novice runs (5f-7f) and she had a nightmare passage on her handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last July; had a wide trip when down the field here over 6f last month on her first start for 252 days; dropped back in trip with a tongue-tie applied and she may well take a step forward from that effort.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Alfa Sea Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

Unexposed 4yo; promise in her maiden/novice runs (5f-7f) and her handicap debut last July (5f, good to firm) is not the run to judge her on as she was hemmed in on the rail and had lost all chance by the time she was in the clear; market useful back from 252 days off.

12/1

5th

9

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:23 Beverley

Alfa Sea Breeze

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Ivan Furtado

Well held at big prices in her three qualifying runs but she has shown some speed and looks a possible improver now dropped back to 5f on handicap debut; needs watching in market.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 426-22 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last year and he's been runner-up here in two starts since returning from a 167-day break, most recently behind a progressive rival 18 days ago; another good run looks likely.
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1st

1

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Four wins last year, starting with this race (good to firm), and he's been running well in the main on Southwell AW this spring; solid claims.

7/4

Form: -87853 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.
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2nd

2

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His last win was at Windsor 13 months ago but that was off 13lb higher and he finished a close third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he won't mind what the weather does.

15/2

8th

4

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Bang On The Bell

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Out of sorts this winter; tumbled down the weights but not a solid option now returning to turf.

10/1

66/1

Form: 0099-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Promise in novice/maiden events for Andrew Balding but he's been well beaten in seven handicaps since, including five for this stable; drops to 5f with a transformation needed; best watched.
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12th

12

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Noble Phoenix

8st 4lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: David Flood

Poor, regressive maiden who's barely beaten a rival in half a dozen runs for this yard; the first-time eyshield/blinkers will need to make quite a difference.

66/1

9th

7

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Noble Phoenix

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Flood

Promise in novice/maiden events for Andrew Balding but he's been well beaten in seven handicaps since, including five for this stable; drops to 5f with a transformation needed; best watched.

66/1

9/1

Form: 0780-6

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden who was well beaten in four starts for Adrian Wintle last term; didn't shape badly when sixth at Chelmsford on his first start for this stable last month having been off for nearly a year; may come on for that.
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5th

10

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Hi Hoh Tonto

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ross Burdon

Longstanding maiden who has been unable to get competitive on his two runs this spring for a new trainer.

33/1

10th

10

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Hi Hoh Tonto

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Ross Burdon

19-race maiden who was well beaten in four starts for Adrian Wintle last term; didn't shape badly when sixth at Chelmsford on his first start for this stable last month having been off for nearly a year; may come on for that.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.10
Straight Forecast £54.44
Tricast £204.36
Trifecta £308.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Invitorio

The Guardian:

Irish Dancer

NEWMARKET:

Poetic Jack

The Times:

Fortunate Star

Telegraph:

Bang On The Bell

SPOTLIGHT:

Hi Hoh Tonto

POSTDATA:

Invitorio

D Express:

Invitorio

Daily Mirror:

Invitorio

The Star:

Invitorio

Daily Mail:

Poetic Jack

The Sun:

Irish Dancer

Daily Record:

Irish Dancer