May 07 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 43242- BF

Last run: 138 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he posted some good efforts last year, including when beaten a neck (by one who won his next four) at Newcastle (1m, AW) 138 days ago; steps up in grade on his first start since.
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1st

4

(15)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent dual winner who coped well with the rise in class when pushing a well-handicapped winner all the way at Ayr six days ago (1m, good; goes on all surfaces); not ideally drawn out in 15 but plenty to like otherwise.

3/1

2nd

10

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Military Leader

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Likeably consistent dual winner who won't mind what the weather does, with recent seconds at about 1m coming on soft and good to firm; pretty solid, other than this is a step up in class.

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Off the mark when winning at Southwell (1m, AW) in May and followed up over this C&D next time (good); has posted two good placed efforts since, the most recent at Chester (7.5f, soft) last month off a 2lb lower mark than today's, and makes the shortlist.

9/4

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -22111 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form.
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5th

6

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Roaring Ralph

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Dods

Four of his five AW wins have been at this track and the other at Wolverhampton; only 1lb higher than for June's Wetherby win but hasn't been at best on his last two starts; better is needed back on the AW but he's capable.

11/1

7th

1

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Roaring Ralph

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Five wins this year (7f-1m) have come at a cost mark-wise and has to bounce back from below-par run at York three weeks ago (jockey said he ran flat).

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 443/01 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stepped forward considerably from his stable debut and first start for 553 days when landing a C&D handicap 12 days ago (made all); that was his first try on the AW and he's respected off this 4lb higher mark.
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5th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made all when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in the spring; had a couple of wide draws to deal with since but has landed another here, which could leave him vulnerable late.

10/1

5th

4

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Avatar Jet

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Prominent racer; made all at Southwell (1m) in April; some fair runs in defeat since but he could face competition for the lead and others are more appealing for win purposes.

12/1

7th

6

(12)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Declan Carroll

Had 7f form in Ireland but that was two years ago and his course win came over 1m in April (made all) on second start for this yard; no advance on that form in two runs since but perhaps the return to this trip will improve his options.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 325-46 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins include two at this track (1m/1m3f), the most recent coming last July off a mark 1lb lower than today's; below his best here over 1m3f last month and better is needed now dropping back in trip with cheekpieces back on.
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2nd

1

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Everyoneknowsadave

10st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner last July who's never run on the AW off a mark quite this high (been in good form on turf lately, including a Nottingham win off 5lb lower); needs to find a bit more again.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Placed twice in a row before winning by 2l at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last month; he holds solid claims up 6lb for last time.

2/1

5/1

Form: 3-2334

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third over this C&D on her handicap debut, doing best of those from off the pace, and posted another solid effort when fourth at Beverley (8.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago; good claims back on AW.
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5th

1

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Holly Mist

10st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

0-9 and starting to look exposed, but she represents a powerful yard and the drop in trip may be no bad thing; hood returns.

3/1

6th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Holly Mist

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Roger Varian

0-8 but she ran well for a long way when third of six in a Class 5 handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; that trip seemed to stretch her and she could make a bold bid on this drop back to 1m2f; first-time blinkers.

100/30

3rd

4

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Holly Mist

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Varian

Only had the seven races and could improve for going this far judged on her keeping-on fifth over 1m2f at Pontefract; was beaten only 2.5l that day.

2/1

8/1

Form: 22122- D BF

Last run: 291 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In good form last year, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and finishing runner-up on four occasions, most recently at Redcar (1m, good to soft) 291 days ago; needed his reappearance over this C&D last May and that may well be the case again.
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10th

5

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Bellasio

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Doubled his tally with 1m1f victory at Carlisle in July; failed to beat a rival in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap since though so needs to bounce back.

12/1

13th

11

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellasio

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap.

4/1

1st

8

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Grant Tuer

Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid.

4/1

Form: 4463-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Posted an improved effort when a close-up third of seven on his handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) 231 days ago and has since undergone gelding/wind operations; also has the tongue-tie back on and he's a contender back on the AW.
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3rd

1

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Lordsbridge Grey

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: S Woods

Not disgraced when third of four in a steadily-run 1m6f handicap at Doncaster last month; blinkers go on now and this low-mileage 4yo needs considering in his bid for a maiden success.

5/1

3rd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Seven defeats include four handicaps, the best of which was a close third on good to soft at Yarmouth last September (1m); didn't convince stamina-wise over 1m2f last time and now has a good deal further to travel.

9/2

5th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: S Woods

Low-mileage 4yo has been kept to 1m since handicapping, running well on first occasion but disappointing in two starts this term; chance of a resurgence largely depends on the effects of new trip.

9/1

Form: 6878-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who faded into fourth on his reappearance at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago after racing freely through the early stages; now 2lb lower and may come on for that outing.
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9th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Give Me The Night

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Rimell

0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.

12/1

10th

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

Form: 083214 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.
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1st

5

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Bryan Smart

Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made.

100/30

6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

Form: 818455 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained his fourth win at his track when coming from off the pace to win by a neck here in January; kept on into fifth behind Avatar Jet over C&D 12 days ago and has each-way claims if this is run to suit.
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9th

10

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner who'll be happier back on Tapeta; now 6lb lower than when going in over C&D early in the year but needs a revival.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Soames Forsyte

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Has had more AW than turf success; has gained both wins in this sphere at Nottingham (8.5f on good/good to soft); only midfield when returned to grass last time; others have stronger claims.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month.

14/1

Form: 52598-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).
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8th

9

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Back to some form over 1m4f on turf on last two starts; 0-11 on AW, however, with two places but they were on Polytrack.

11/1

4th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Gallant Lion

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Struggled over 1m at Southwell last month but relished the step back up in trip when winning at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still fairly treated on his old form off this 3lb higher mark and has claims.

100/30

1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.30
Straight Forecast £54.07
Tricast £212.29
Trifecta £280.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Avatar Jet

NEWMARKET:

Lordsbridge Grey

SPOTLIGHT:

Holly Mist

The Times:

Roaring Ralph

Daily Mail:

Bellasio

Telegraph:

Military Leader

The Guardian:

Lordsbridge Grey

RP RATINGS:

Holly Mist

Daily Mirror:

Avatar Jet

The Sun:

Avatar Jet

The Star:

Avatar Jet

Daily Record:

Avatar Jet

D Express:

Roaring Ralph