April 23 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 69120-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole win came by a nose at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last August and he ran well when second of nine at Kempton (1m3f, AW) next time; possibly didn't handle the undulations of Newmarket (1m4f) in the Old Rowley Cup when last seen and has since been gelded; could be capable of bouncing back returned to the AW.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Elsass

8st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent in his seven handicaps but he's won two of them; gelded before his successful return at Southwell (1m3f, AW) three weeks ago, when asserting by about 2l in six-runner race; 4lb higher today but probably okay on turf and has to be considered seriously.

11/4

1st

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Elsass

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Sole win came by a nose at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last August and he ran well when second of nine at Kempton (1m3f, AW) next time; possibly didn't handle the undulations of Newmarket (1m4f) in the Old Rowley Cup when last seen and has since been gelded; could be capable of bouncing back returned to the AW.

6/1

10th

11

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Elsass

8st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

First win came by a nose when returning to form at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in August on seventh start; good second of nine off this mark at Kempton (1m3f, AW) nine days ago and he's bred to get this new trip of 1m4f; acts on good to firm; needs a second look.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2251-7 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when beating two rivals in good style in a maiden at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in November but he dropped away up the straight having taken a grip in a handicap at Kempton on his return 17 days ago; needs to build on that.
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6th

7

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Marnier

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Can lead; chased home two good ones on his debut at Newbury last April but he hasn't built on that and become expensive to follow; did win three-runner maiden at Lingfield (1m4f) in November but his latest second of six at Southwell (1m3f, also AW) was another reversal for supporters; form chance off same mark but tempting to look elsewhere.

7/2

2nd

1

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Marnier

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when beating two rivals in good style in a maiden at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in November but he dropped away up the straight having taken a grip in a handicap at Kempton on his return 17 days ago; needs to build on that.

3/1

7th

4

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Marnier

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well connected; didn't always do himself justice as a 3yo but he was a tough opponent for a good rival (now on a mark of 101) over 1m3f at Yarmouth last May and made a good visual impression when overwhelming two rivals on Lingfield AW in November; interesting on handicap debut.

7/2

Form: 1112-8 C

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won his last two starts for Ralph Beckett and completed the hat-trick here over 2m in November when visored for the first time on his debut for this stable; ran another good race when runner-up at Kempton (2m) next time but he was below his best 97 days ago; could bounce back on his first start since but this drop back in trip may not be ideal.
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9th

8

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

New York Minute

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped on AW last September-December, including for 1m6f/2m hat-trick; peak form was not repeated this year, including in two small fields this spring but they were at 1m3f/1m4f; returning to 2m should be a big help but none of his turf form (five races) approaches this mark.

12/1

2nd

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

New York Minute

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped last autumn, with him landing a hat-trick, including two over 2m round Southwell, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; solid effort there last Thursday, back from a few months off (1m3f), but he'll want a similarly strong pace this evening.

3/1

3rd

2

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

New York Minute

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Joey Ramsden

Won his last two starts for Ralph Beckett and completed the hat-trick here over 2m in November when visored for the first time on his debut for this stable; ran another good race when runner-up at Kempton (2m) next time but he was below his best 97 days ago; could bounce back on his first start since but this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

6/1

10/1

Form: 435-16

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got off to the perfect start for this stable when narrowly coming out on top at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month but wasn't able to build on that at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 12 days ago; place claims back on the AW.
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3rd

5

(7)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Yaa Min

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hayley Burton

Two wins from five starts since joining Hayley Burton, with both the wins over 1m4f on Lingfield Polytrack (dictated the pace on penultimate start); back to turf for a lesser show on Saturday; while not dismissed due to this new trip, it is a sizeable step in the dark.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Yaa Min

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hayley Burton

Two wins from four starts since joining Hayley Burton, both the victories coming over 1m4f on Lingfield's AW track; should prove just as effective back on turf and he is not fully exposed just yet.

4/1

1st

5

(3)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Yaa Min

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hayley Burton

Narrowly made a successful stable/handicap debut on his reappearance over C&D in March; twice held over shorter trips since, but interesting back here from just 2lb higher than for his win.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3922-0

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
First past the post (demoted to second having caused interference) in a handicap at Beverley last August but he failed to beat a rival at Meydan (1m4f, good) 41 days ago; dropping back in trip should suit and he may bounce back on his return to Britain.
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2nd

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Desert Shadow

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Nine-race maiden; two sound runs over 1m2f after being gelded last August (relegated after passing post in front on second occasion); disappointing at 1m4f this season, but drop to 1m not sure to suit; visor now tried.

3/1

5th

3

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Saeed bin Suroor

First past the post (demoted to second having caused interference) in a handicap at Beverley last August but he failed to beat a rival at Meydan (1m4f, good) 41 days ago; dropping back in trip should suit and he may bounce back on his return to Britain.

3/1

7

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:30 Beverley

Desert Shadow

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Well beaten on handicap debut in June but, having been gelded, showed improved form when second of seven at Sandown (again 1m2f on good) eight weeks later; travelled best in the latter and needs to see the race out a bit better if he's to make this his first win.

5/1

Form: 2/231-

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Finished third of five at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on her handicap debut last April, form that has been well franked by the winner, and got off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) on her final start for Peter Chapple-Hyam; has since changed yards (same owner) having been off since and could have more to offer.
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9th

3

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

16:05 Ascot

Lady Ridgewood

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ian Williams

1m2f AW maiden winner last August on her final start for Peter Chapple-Hyam but always behind in 1m3f Southwell handicap on her recent return for Ian Williams; can only be watched after that.

33/1

6th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Lady Ridgewood

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

Finished third of five at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on her handicap debut last April, form that has been well franked by the winner, and got off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) on her final start for Peter Chapple-Hyam; has since changed yards (same owner) having been off since and could have more to offer.

3/1

1st

6

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Ridgewood

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Went close in a Kempton novice (1m, Polytrack) last November and she found improvement when runner-up at Newbury (1m2f, good) on her return in April; finished third of five on handicap debut at Brighton but that form has been boosted by the first two since and she's respected back in a maiden.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £13.68
Trifecta £70.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Marnier

The Times:

Lady Ridgewood

RP RATINGS:

New York Minute

SPOTLIGHT:

Elsass

POSTDATA:

Marnier

NEWMARKET:

Marnier

Daily Mirror:

Marnier

The Sun:

Marnier

Daily Record:

Marnier

Telegraph:

Lady Ridgewood

Daily Mail:

Lady Ridgewood

The Star:

Lady Ridgewood

The Guardian:

New York Minute

D Express:

New York Minute