May 07 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

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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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3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Military Leader

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Chased home the bang-in-form Aisling Oscar over C&D in December, and he's 2-2 since returning from a break, winning at Southwell and Thirsk (both 1m); has risen a combined total of 10lb (3lb since latest) for those two wins, but he has to figure on the shortlist in pursuit of the hat-trick.

11/4

1st

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Military Leader

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Some narrow defeats on AW over the winter but he returned from a break with his best effort yet, overcoming some interference at Southwell (1m) last week to win in good style; has a 7lb higher mark to shoulder in his first 1m turf handicap but he could prove progressive.

5/1

1st

11

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Military Leader

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

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.

6/1

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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1st

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Roaring Ralph

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won three in a row at Southwell (1m, AW) earlier this year and solid second there (1m) a fortnight ago; he won here in 2024 and holds strong claims if transferring his fine recent form back to turf.

3/1

2nd

4

(11)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Roaring Ralph

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

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.

3/1

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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4th

5

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Avatar Jet

9st 6lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Made all on AW debut and second start back from a long absence at Southwell (1m, AW) in April, and third there since (1m) in a race that is working out very well; won on turf in 2024 and he's a strong candidate if his good recent form continues back on grass.

15/2

3rd

6

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

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.

13/2

1st

9

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ex-Irish 5yo who makes his AW debut (half-brother to a Polytrack winner) having been beaten a long way on his first run in 18 months for new connections four weeks ago; ran well to a point in that Doncaster race, though, before not seeing out 1m2f.

12/1

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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3rd

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form.

8/1

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

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Holly Mist

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Newmarket raider; six-race maiden who is proving reasonably consistent and whose handicap efforts, all at about 1m, suggest this step up in distance may well prompt progress; first success is conceivable.

5/1

5th

3

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Holly Mist

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Varian

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.

5/1

4th

1

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Holly Mist

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Placed in all four starts, including when keeping-on third on her handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) ten days ago; same mark and should be fine returned to turf; fitness is guaranteed and she's a leading contender.

9/4

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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5th

11

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bellasio

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Grant Tuer

In fine fettle (form figure 522122) last spring/summer, rounding off with a close second to Eeetee at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 6-4 favourite) in July; fair sixth to Military Leader on Southwell comeback run but disappointed over 1m2f at Haydock subsequently; best watched.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last May-July, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) and runner-up on four occasions, including there at 1m1f on soft; never dangerous on reappearance 15 days ago, which also happened at the same juncture last term before a good run next time; player if he can stay 1m2f, which isn't nailed on.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

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.

8/1

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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7th

1

(6)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

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.

8/1

9

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:02 Yarmouth

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: S Woods

Began career with two encouraging runs this summer and the tongue-tie he tried when faring less well at Chelmsford (1m) is now removed; could have a role to play on handicap debut.

16/1

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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10

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Give Me The Night

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Rimell

0-8; placed in a maiden here last June but he's been well held in six starts since, five of which were handicaps; steps up in trip with better needed; others preferred.

20/1

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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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

9th

10

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

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.

9/1

4th

8

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice in March prior to making it 17th time lucky at Newcastle (1m) a fortnight ago; arrives fit and in form but eighth is the best he's managed in four previous turf outings.

11/2

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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10th

8

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

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.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner, all in the winter months, latterly off this mark in January; usually misses the break and again hung left when behind Marry The Night over C&D last time; a stronger pace would help for last year's winning yard.

10/1

5th

5

(5)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Has become inconsistent but has won four times here, the latest over this trip in January; just 1lb higher and a player if on a going day.

15/2

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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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

11th

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

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).

14/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Gallant Lion

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Ian Williams

Some notable Flat form last year, in victory and defeat; two runs over hurdles last February were underwhelming but raw ability is respected.

10/1

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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