April 30 / 17.52 Southwell (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 74105-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough in a 0-55 at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft; 6-4 favourite) last August; failed to back that up in two subsequent starts, the latest when fifth of seven at Redcar (1m6f, good) in November; 2lb lower returned to AW (0-7) for seasonal reappearance.
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1st

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Cloudside Rock

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Simcock

Made the breakthrough in a 0-55 at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft; 6-4 favourite) last August; failed to back that up in two subsequent starts, the latest when fifth of seven at Redcar (1m6f, good) in November; 2lb lower returned to AW (0-7) for seasonal reappearance.

13/2

6

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Cloudside Rock

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Never got involved on the AW last time but had previously got off the mark with a 4l win over 1m4f at Ffos Las (soft); that form brings him into this, off just a 3lb higher mark.

4/1

6

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Cloudside Rock

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Never got involved on the AW last time but had previously got off the mark with a 4l win over 1m4f at Ffos Las (soft); that form brings him into this, off just a 3lb higher mark.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6-4451 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to score over C&D (16-1; from 3lb lower) five weeks ago; that came as a bit of a surprise, only his second win since August 2021, but the form was given a boost with the third (Moon Over The Sea) winning at Bath on Monday; needs considering.
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5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Arranmore

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Kept on well to score over C&D (16-1; from 3lb lower) five weeks ago; that came as a bit of a surprise, only his second win since August 2021, but the form was given a boost with the third (Moon Over The Sea) winning at Bath on Monday; needs considering.

9/2

1st

9

(3)

28th Mar 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Arranmore

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Bagged a classified contest last August, ending a long losing spell, and has proved consistent at the same level this year; however, this 9yo hasn't won a handicap since 2021.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-5187 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
6-53; with Shaun Harris when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (1m4f; 5-1) in January, that his first win for a year; met traffic problems, seventh of 12, on recent stable debut at Beverley (1m4f; 3-1 favourite); fair mark, with headgear return the relevant angle.
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5th

11

29th May 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 8lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Has made a bright start for his current yard and made it two wins from his last three runs in 1m4f handicap at Beverley two days ago; also took this in 2024, so he's a player under a 4lb penalty.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Gained his first win for this stable at Doncaster (1m4f, good) this month and ran well at Southwell (1m3f, AW) six days ago; still fairly treated off this 2lb higher mark and has good claims.

5/2

2nd

7

(5)

21st May 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Joey Ramsden

Hit traffic when not beaten far over C&D late last month and duly justified favouritism at Doncaster on Saturday; no penalty for that apprentice race win and is shortlisted under the experienced Fletcher Yarham.

9/4

Form: 9-9603 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; has slipped to 6lb below his last winning mark (1m4f, Lingfield) and wasn't beaten far when having the run of the race under Rose Dawes at Wolverhampton (1m4f; third of seven, 7-2) last week; foolish to discount.
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4th

1

(5)

30th Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Dual C&D winner; has slipped to 6lb below his last winning mark (1m4f, Lingfield) and wasn't beaten far when having the run of the race under Rose Dawes at Wolverhampton (1m4f; third of seven, 7-2) last week; foolish to discount.

5/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Apr 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Has seven wins on AW and is now 6lb lower than for the last of those last September; doesn't look ready to take advantage though.

5/1

3/1

Form: 1277-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Classified stakes win at Nottingham (1m2f, good; 10-1) last July, before going close in a Class 6 0-55 at Beverley (5-4 favourite) six days later; finished season more low-key, but her Doncaster comeback third (1m2f; 16-1) gives her a shout.
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5th

3

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Recobella

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Philip Kirby

Just one win from her 17 starts but she's run really well in defeat at Doncaster on both turf outings this season (1m2f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and there's every chance she'll be bang there once more.

6/4

2nd

6

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Recobella

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Inconsistent sort with record of 1-16; finished behind Sisterandbrother when fifth at Southwell (1m3f) last month but a close third in big field over C&D on her reappearance in March; has claims if she can recapture that form and her win was on good ground.

6/1

5th

7

(4)

30th Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Recobella

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Classified stakes win at Nottingham (1m2f, good; 10-1) last July, before going close in a Class 6 0-55 at Beverley (5-4 favourite) six days later; finished season more low-key, but her Doncaster comeback third (1m2f; 16-1) gives her a shout.

3/1

Form: 2367-1

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Overcame a wide draw to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 22-1) a fortnight ago; that was her first win for 29 months and, while it's possible she'll strip fitter again, you couldn't be totally confident of a repeat from this 3lb higher mark.
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3rd

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Was returning from six months off and drawn wide when beating Arlecchino's Rex by a short head over C&D in April, but found the trip too far at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 13 days later; still 3lb higher than for the win, but still high on the list back under these conditions.

10/1

6th

5

(1)

30th Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Overcame a wide draw to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 22-1) a fortnight ago; that was her first win for 29 months and, while it's possible she'll strip fitter again, you couldn't be totally confident of a repeat from this 3lb higher mark.

4/1

1st

3

(13)

17th Apr 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Kevin Frost

Only 1-21, the win coming over 8.6f here in late 2023 for Richard Fahey; off since October when she wasn't in great form.

20/1

Form: 3307-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-11); twice placed on AW, including when third to Serious Look at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 10-1) last October; less effective since - eased 5lb in the weights - but could draw benefit from his Yarmouth comeback run (first outing since wind surgery).
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6th

3

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Knight

Three third-placed finishes on quick turf (1m) and AW (9.5f) last term but finished the year tamely and wind surgery didn't improve matters in two starts last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

30th Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Le Pelerin

9st 7lb

J: Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

T: William Knight

Maiden (0-11); twice placed on AW, including when third to Serious Look at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 10-1) last October; less effective since - eased 5lb in the weights - but could draw benefit from his Yarmouth comeback run (first outing since wind surgery).

16/1

11th

3

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Le Pelerin

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Ten-race maiden who ended 2025 with two heavy defeats; subsequent wind operation could help but he returns in a competitive race for the grade.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-6780 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
7-47 on AW but has struggled for form since finishing third at Newcastle (1m, Class 5; from 12lb higher) last November; failed to beat a rival in each of his last two starts (9.4f/1m4f) so it's difficult to have confidence.
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8th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

7-47 on AW but has struggled for form since finishing third at Newcastle (1m, Class 5; from 12lb higher) last November; failed to beat a rival in each of his last two starts (9.4f/1m4f) so it's difficult to have confidence.

25/1

10th

2

(8)

6th Apr 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

4lb lower than when winning over C&D last March and 11lb lower than when successful at Pontefract in April; little inspiration from his recent AW efforts, though, beaten 11l, 17.5l, and 23l respectively in three starts in 2026.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £89.30
Straight Forecast £75.34
Tricast £252.79
Trifecta £390.70

Selections

The Times:

Roman Secret

POSTDATA:

Arranmore

SPOTLIGHT:

Sisterandbrother

NEWMARKET:

Cloudside Rock

D Express:

The Bay Warrior

Telegraph:

Roman Secret

The Guardian:

Roman Secret

Daily Mirror:

Roman Secret

The Sun:

Roman Secret

RP RATINGS:

Sisterandbrother

Daily Mail:

Arranmore

The Star:

Arranmore

Daily Record:

Arranmore