April 30 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2378-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but she has shown plenty of promise, including when second of nine in a Class 5 fillies' handicap here 23 days ago (7f); forced a strong pace on that occasion and ran a good race in the circumstances; drops into her first Class 6 handicap and although she is a prominent racer, her best efforts have come when taking a lead; not fully exposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Spirit Of Jenny

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

She's returned in good heart this spring, finishing second (7f) then first (6f) on Southwell AW; also effective on turf; leading claims.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Jenny

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Seven-race maiden but she has shown plenty of promise, including when second of nine in a Class 5 fillies' handicap here 23 days ago (7f); forced a strong pace on that occasion and ran a good race in the circumstances; drops into her first Class 6 handicap and although she is a prominent racer, her best efforts have come when taking a lead; not fully exposed.

4/1

2nd

1

(7)

7th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Jenny

10st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Proved reliable without getting her head in front in 2025, signing off a respectable eighth in 6f handicap here in September; not out of things on her return.

14/1

Form: 133317 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Enjoying a consistent year, winning twice from the front at Kempton since the blinkers went on (doesn't have to lead); nothing wrong with his clear second at Southwell a month ago and holds decent claims despite a further 2lb rise.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW.

5/2

7th

2

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Initial Blue

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In good form on AW since blinkered; did well to overcome a wide stall and make all at Kempton (6f) ten days ago and could take a bit of pegging pack if as effective back on turf.

9/4

5/1

Form: 574801 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.

5/1

Form: 235789 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.

6/1

Form: 88-868 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three classified events in January; has more ability than her rating suggests but she doesn't help herself by pulling and her optimum trip isn't easy to gauge.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Anificas Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Comes here under a cloud, last of seven in 1m4f handicap at Pontefract eight days ago; hard to warm to.

50/1

7th

8

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Anificas Beauty

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Peter Winks

Five wins at up to 9.4f; has form at 1m3f but suspicion there will be stronger stayers in the field.

33/1

5th

7

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Anificas Beauty

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Peter Winks

Unplaced in three classified events in January; has more ability than her rating suggests but she doesn't help herself by pulling and her optimum trip isn't easy to gauge.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 186-92 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who got off the mark in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last September; similar form when second to an improving rival at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; easy lead unlikely but he is still considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

4th Jun 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Maiden; two poor efforts of late, with and without a hood, but he ran well for a long way behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (6f) in April and is worth another go at 5f; first-time blinkers today.

13/2

8th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Style King

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

0-5 on turf; didn't build on his second at Wolverhampton in April when favourite but flopping at Southwell (also 6f, AW) a fortnight later; others hold more pressing claims.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Prominent racer who got off the mark in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last September; similar form when second to an improving rival at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; easy lead unlikely but he is still considered.

3/1

Form: 443910 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

13/2

7th

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

What What What

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.

7/1

15th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.90
Straight Forecast £28.40
Trifecta £106.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Style King

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of Jenny

POSTDATA:

Initial Blue

The Times:

Velvet Skies

The Guardian:

Spirit Of Jenny

D Express:

Spirit Of Jenny

The Sun:

Initial Blue

NEWMARKET:

Style King

Telegraph:

Style King

Daily Mail:

Style King

Daily Mirror:

Style King

The Star:

Style King

Daily Record:

Style King