May 11 / 16.40 Southwell (AW)

16.40

Standard

Unibet Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Unibet Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8-6731 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Improved form on handicap debut when an eyecatching third over C&D last month and he took another step forward when scoring from off the pace at Wetherby (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; has a penalty but he's open to more progress back on Tapeta and is a key player.
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3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:10 Cartmel

Golden Maverick

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Rewarded determined ride when keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the post at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; visored) in February but again raced lazily at Stratford (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in March, where he was beaten before final-flight fall; worth a go over this longer trip but it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task; visor refitted.

11/2

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:10 Cartmel

Golden Maverick

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Rewarded determined ride when keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the post at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; visored) in February but again raced lazily at Stratford (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in March, where he was beaten before final-flight fall; worth a go over this longer trip but it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task; visor refitted.

11/2

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Golden Maverick

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

raced lazily at times, prominent, hit 3rd, reminder before 4 out, lost ground on turn before last, weakening when fell last

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 00-537

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging handicap debut when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March but took a strong hold and was tailed off when upped to 8.5f at Epsom last month; that was on soft ground but he has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and others are preferred.
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2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.

5/1

6th

10

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

8st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

2-3 over C&D including when making a successful return from 196 days off 12 days ago; up 7lb in a better race so he will need to find a bit more.

6/1

1st

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Won off 1lb higher on turf here (7f) last summer and ended last season with respectable fourth at Brighton (1m) but this reappearance run is his first AW start since 2024 and his record when fresh is not compelling.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 452-63

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent seven-race maiden but he got back near his best when third in a 1m Windsor handicap (soft; cheekpieces added) ten days ago; now makes his AW debut but he's unexposed at this trip and has possibilities if he can build on that last run.
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7th

4

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Twilight Guest

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Landed hat-trick this time last year, including two round Brighton, so this track won't be a concern; a string of poor efforts since, though, including when beaten a long way behind Pride Of Nepal at Windsor last week.

16/1

13th

10

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Twilight Guest

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Fired off a hat-trick at this trip in cheekepices last May/June but he's been well held on last five starts, including when making his comeback at Yarmouth last month; visor (unplaced previously) is tried for a third time.

25/1

5th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Twilight Guest

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

1m2f turf hat-trick last May/June (Brighton and Pontefract); went off the boil and last of five on reappearance in January but he's well handicapped if springing back to life; 0-15 record at Yarmouth includes some places.

7/1

9/1

Form: 856-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to seven winners at up to 1m4f; no impact in three novice/maiden events in the autumn but he shaped with some promise when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) on his second start; looks a possible improver now upped in trip on his handicap debut and needs watching in the market; has had gelding/wind operations and tongue-tie is added.
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1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Four-time AW scorer who has proved consistent, including on grass, since most recent success (in May); went close off this mark at Chester (good) on last turf attempt; in the mix.

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice over 1m2f on Polytrack in the spring and has continued to run well, most recently runner-up at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); that surface may suit better than Tapeta but he's not discounted here.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Royal Dream

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

pressed leader early, soon lost ground but in touch with leaders

10/1

15/2

Form: -46602

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but she got much closer to the target when runner-up in a Bath handicap (1m, good to soft) ten days ago; that was a bold bid and she's a key player if she can repeat that form back on AW (due to be 2lb higher in future).
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1st

8

(7)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Threebars

8st 10lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

10

(9)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Bath

Threebars

9st 1lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

prominent

9/1

5th

10

(8)

11th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Threebars

8st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Six-race maiden but she got much closer to the target when runner-up in a Bath handicap (1m, good to soft) ten days ago; that was a bold bid and she's a key player if she can repeat that form back on AW (due to be 2lb higher in future).

15/2

Form: -62431 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ninth race when landing a maiden handicap over C&D last month; that was a narrow success but he kept on well to beat a subsequent winner and is only 1lb higher here; respected.
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7

(8)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:50 Beverley

Na Scoitear

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Phillip Makin

3yo who has won just one of his 16 starts and is unraced on slow turf; when runner-up at Musselburgh last time he was beaten 11l but it was still a positive performance in today's context and he's a possible player.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

19:05 Musselburgh

Na Scoitear

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

prominent, ridden and outpaced from 2f out, went remote second towards finish

12/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Na Scoitear

9st 3lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Phillip Makin

Off the mark at the ninth attempt at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in April and now 3lb lower, but hasn't shone in two starts since returning to the AW and was behind My Opinion over C&D 13 days ago.

7/1

Form: 567

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well held in three novice/maiden events on Tapeta at Newcastle (6f-1m) this year; still early days for this well-bred gelding but he needs improvement on his handicap debut.
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9th

5

(4)

22nd May 2023

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:40 Redcar

Eccles Street

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Dam has produced winners over various distances and he'll need to improve significantly for going beyond 1m for the first time now switched to turf in first-time headgear.

33/1

7th

6

(4)

11th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Eccles Street

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well held in three novice/maiden events on Tapeta at Newcastle (6f-1m) this year; still early days for this well-bred gelding but he needs improvement on his handicap debut.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Eccles Street

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

slowly away, in rear

33/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 173-45

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) for George Boughey last September but she's been well held since, including in two runs for new yard (8.6f/1m2f) this season; still 3lb higher than for her win and has something to prove back on AW; cheekpieces added.
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9th

10

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 7f here on his seasonal reappearance in 2024 (good) and was fourth over 1m here after a break in May last year, so could go well despite lack of a recent run.

14/1

9

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Two-time course winner, the latest in July (1m2f, good to soft), and she's effective on soft ground; well beaten at Musselburgh on last two starts and has something to prove, but the latest was over 1m6f and perhaps the drop back in trip and return to Ayr will be the catalyst for a revival.

20/1

3

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Scored off 2lb lower at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) in July but has mixed record since and was out the back here (1m, good) last time; has something to prove again after that and he's untried beyond 1m2f.

10/1

Form: 007-35

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Finished well when a close third at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in March but he was disappointing with cheekpieces added at Chelmsford last month; on same mark as for his penultimate run but he's now 0-8 and others are more convincing.
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8th

4

(6)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Corporate Raider

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

mounted in chute, in touch with leaders on outer, weakened 4f out, tailed off

14/1

8th

5

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Corporate Raider

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Julia Feilden

Had a good run of form on this course earlier in the year, winning over C&D and close second in two 1m2f runs (all on good to firm); has more on his plate today, though.

20/1

8th

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:30 Windsor

Corporate Raider

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Swallowed up at Epsom last month, having kicked clear too soon in hindsight; in good form (212) at Brighton otherwise this summer but Windsor is an unknown; first run here.

12/1

Form: 069

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

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Payout
Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £9.12
Tricast £51.93
Trifecta £59.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Maverick

The Guardian:

Na Scoitear

Telegraph:

Royal Dream

NEWMARKET:

Twilight Guest

Daily Mail:

Na Scoitear

Daily Mirror:

Na Scoitear

The Star:

Na Scoitear

RP RATINGS:

Golden Maverick

POSTDATA:

Golden Maverick

The Times:

Golden Maverick

D Express:

Golden Maverick

The Sun:

Golden Maverick

Daily Record:

Golden Maverick