March 20 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £6699.52
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 581-01 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Nosed ahead in the final strides at Wolverhampton (9.5f; off 4lb lower) last month with reappearance under his belt, taking record to 2-5; other win came over 1m; open to further progress and warrants respect.
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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Endless Power

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

midfield, headway from over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed and weakened final 110yds

33/1

7th

1

(9)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Endless Power

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

in rear

12/1

12th

2

(11)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endless Power

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: James Tate

Absent since coming up short at Chelmsford (1m2f) eight weeks ago when bidding for AW hat-trick; still needs to prove he can cope with this unchanged mark.

9/1

2nd
5 (11)
Francesi

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 89273- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed at Kempton (1m) in November when last seen; still has an underwhelming strike-rate but looks interesting on reappearance, having performed well (won/second) on seasonal debut in the last two years; on a workable mark.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1-5383 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Successful three times at Wolverhampton in the final quarter of 2023; best efforts this year when close third over C&D on two occasions, including latest start; solid contender off unaltered mark.
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15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Master Of Combat

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Frost

Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass).

33/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Master Of Combat

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.

16/1

11th

4

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.

8/1

13/2

Form: -47072 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; strong-finishing second over 7f here ten days ago, posting a career-best RPR and looking a touch unlucky (had to switch for a run); likely to go up a tad in the weights once reassessed; major contender back up in trip.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

12/1

Form: 18434- CD

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-8 for Marcus Tregoning, the win gained in C&D maiden last March on sole Southwell start; has failed to progress but the return to this venue may have positive effect on debut for new yard; market support should be heeded.
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6th

12

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times on turf (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; recent efforts respectable and he was a course scorer for his previous yard.

10/1

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.

9/2

4th

12

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Dumfries

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has earned his keep in low-level handicaps this season, winning over C&D and twice over 7.4f at Beverley (all on good to firm); also suited by soft ground but might find this race too competitive.

14/1

6th
2 (10)
Moktasaab

12/1

Form: 096-95

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful middle-distance handicapper on turf; 0-4 in Bahrain over the winter for new stable; something to prove back at 1m but he's attractively treated off a reduced mark; good chance on peak form.
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6

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:30 Goodwood

Moktasaab

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-13 since winning from 17lb higher here (1m2f, good to firm) in April 2022; makes his debut for another new yard (same owner) after 399 days off having undergone a second wind operation in the meantime; tongue-tie returns; market informative.

7/1

10/1

Form: 044106 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins, the most recent at Lingfield (1m) three starts ago; form has dipped since and still needs to prove he can score off this mark; however, may rebound with Rossa Ryan up for first time.
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13th

17

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Goldsmith

8st 13lb

T: H D McGuigan

Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard.

12th

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Goldsmith

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW.

33/1

2

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Goldsmith

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed.

10/1

25/1

Form: 1266/ CD

Last run: 602 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Still fairly unexposed, having raced just four times; badly lacks recent match practice (absent since July 2022) but market support should be heeded; returns to the scene of his debut success.
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1st

6

(1)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:55 Leicester

War Of Words

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alex French

led at steady pace, increased tempo under 3f out, headed over 1f out, ridden and rallied inside final furlong, led again towards finish, gamely

10/1

1st

6

(1)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:55 Leicester

War Of Words

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alex French

led at steady pace, increased tempo under 3f out, headed over 1f out, ridden and rallied inside final furlong, led again towards finish, gamely

10/1

Form: 300/79

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m2f on turf; has failed to land a blow in two races at about 1m since returning from lengthy layoff; may be more interesting when returned to further.
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3

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his three efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-19.

40/1

2

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his two efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-18.

14/1

5th

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

All six of his wins have been on turf but he has form on AW; won by a head at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May before a lesser effort on his final start for Richard Fahey; failed to beat a rival on yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and the visor now returns.

12/1

Form: 0508-0 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on best form; started joint-favourite but ran dismally at Wolverhampton (7f; wore cheekpieces) last month on stable/seasonal debut; chance partly depends on whether the switch to blinkers has a better effect.
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9th

3

(9)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Baileysgutfeeling

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has some fairly useful form on his CV but was largely disappointing for Nikki Evans last summer and has finished well down the field on both starts for new stable this year (7f/1m); revival needed.

20/1

9th

3

(9)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Baileysgutfeeling

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has some fairly useful form on his CV but was largely disappointing for Nikki Evans last summer and has finished well down the field on both starts for new stable this year (7f/1m); revival needed.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £15.10
Straight Forecast £12.17
Tricast £70.59
Trifecta £77.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Visibility

NEWMARKET:

Endless Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Francesi

The Sun:

Master Of Combat

The Star:

Endless Power

Daily Record:

Endless Power

RP RATINGS:

Francesi

POSTDATA:

Visibility

The Times:

Visibility

Telegraph:

Visibility

The Guardian:

Visibility

Daily Mail:

Visibility

D Express:

Visibility

Daily Mirror:

Visibility