April 09 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £5670
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £86.10
  • Place: £6.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 7f winner (RPR 73), closely related to winners Perfect Venture (6f) and Perfect Bounty (6f/7f) out of half-sister to Listed winners Aahayson (6f) and Take Ten (5f UAE); stable has its share of winners first time out, but the outside stall is tricky for a newcomer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(13)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Joe Gargery

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Dam 7f winner (RPR 73), closely related to winners Perfect Venture (6f) and Perfect Bounty (6f/7f) out of half-sister to Listed winners Aahayson (6f) and Take Ten (5f UAE); stable has its share of winners first time out, but the outside stall is tricky for a newcomer.

12/1

1st

8

(13)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Joe Gargery

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Dam 7f winner (RPR 73), closely related to winners Perfect Venture (6f) and Perfect Bounty (6f/7f) out of half-sister to Listed winners Aahayson (6f) and Take Ten (5f UAE); stable has its share of winners first time out, but the outside stall is tricky for a newcomer.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9- BF

Last run: 332 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling; sent off an Even-money favourite on his debut for Ger Lyons at Navan (5.7f, soft) in May last year, but could only manage ninth of 12; gelded since and interesting to see what the market makes of him on stable debut (same owners) on his return; half-brother to a triple Tapeta winner.
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10th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

General Assembly

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive.

14/1

5th

3

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn and he was in good form when last seen in February; not much wiggle room off this mark though and a lower draw would have been preferable too.

4/1

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7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 12- CD

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made a successful debut in a novice over C&D last September and beaten a neck under his penalty at Redcar (7f, good) the following month; returns from six months off having been gelded in the meantime and a major player if ready to go.
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8th

14

(13)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Gressington

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Katie Scott

Out of sorts since December AW success, finishing in midfield at York (40-1) on return to turf last time; beginning to look well handicapped but needs a revival.

40/1

11th

19

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Gressington

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned exclusively on AW for current stable; out of sorts since December win; well handicapped on best turf form for previous yard, so has a good chance if the return to this sphere sparks a revival.

33/1

6th

4

(9)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Won a small-field C&D handicap over Christmas but two nothing runs in January and difficult to know what to expect from him after a break.

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2 when third of seven on debut in a steadily run contest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; should be suited by this extra furlong and better can be expected provided his wide draw isn't too much of a problem.
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4th

9

(12)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnny Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Fahey

9-2 when third of seven on debut in a steadily run contest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; should be suited by this extra furlong and better can be expected provided his wide draw isn't too much of a problem.

6/1

4th

9

(12)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnny Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Fahey

9-2 when third of seven on debut in a steadily run contest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; should be suited by this extra furlong and better can be expected provided his wide draw isn't too much of a problem.

6/1

3rd

3

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Johnny Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

75,000gns yearling; brother to winners Helens Well (US Listed-placed 1m 2yo; RPR 102) and Bears Hug (6f/7fAW; 82); unraced dam out of German 1m Listed winner; likely type on paper and stable had a winning 3yo newcomer here last week.

100/30

5/1

Form: 18-

Last run: 320 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner contest on his debut for Charlie Appleby at Newmarket (5f, soft) last May, but well beaten in a Sandown Listed event (5f, good) later in month; gelded afterwards and changed hands for 25,000gns in October; half-brother to a Tapeta winner and sire 7-17 (41%) here in past two seasons; watch market.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

On Point

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

33/1

9th

7

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

On Point

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unplaced in four runs for Julie Camacho this year and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to earn him the vote.

25/1

8th

6

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

On Point

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won on debut for Charlie Appleby last May and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark; however, he's struggled since that debut win, including in handicaps the last twice, and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

Form: 6393-

Last run: 160 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in four starts last year, her best effort when third of ten in a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) in November; shortlisted on return from 160 days off with stable going well.
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4th

4

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:32 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Express

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

4th

4

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:32 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Express

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

7th

6

(12)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Express

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in rear, headway inside final 110yds, no impression

25/1

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when tenth of 12 on his debut over C&D last month; unlikely winner.
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3rd

1

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Daring Leader

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Christopher Kellett

Ended 2025 with victory at Newcastle (1m2f) in September but he's yet to fire this spring, only eighth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward despite a slipping mark.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daring Leader

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christopher Kellett

Won at Hamilton (8.5f, good) and by 4.75l at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last year; dropped away inside the final furlong at the latter track three weeks ago but may take a step forward from that first start for 189 days.

11/2

Form: 50

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without promise when fifth of nine on his debut here (1m) in February, but didn't build on it when beating one home over C&D last month; may be one for handicaps after this.
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8th

11

(7)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Maythetwistremain

9st 4lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Not without promise when fifth of nine on his debut here (1m) in February, but didn't build on it when beating one home over C&D last month; may be one for handicaps after this.

66/1

8th

11

(7)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Maythetwistremain

9st 4lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Not without promise when fifth of nine on his debut here (1m) in February, but didn't build on it when beating one home over C&D last month; may be one for handicaps after this.

66/1

11th

10

(1)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Maythetwistremain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led, headed 2f out, weakening when eased inside final furlong

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when only beating one home on his Wolverhampton debut (6f, Tapeta) in February; stable also runs Maythetwistremain.
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9th

10

(4)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectors Left Foot

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

No worthwhile form in three starts; makes handicap debut.

50/1

9th

10

(4)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectors Left Foot

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

No worthwhile form in three starts; makes handicap debut.

50/1

14th

5

(12)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:42 Doncaster

Hectors Left Foot

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

walked to post, towards rear

66/1

100/1

Form: 7-5

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and tailed off in both starts six months apart (gelded in between); hood needs to make a dramatic difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ripon

Dandycan

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

took keen hold, in touch with leaders towards far side, pulled up quickly over 2f out, looked to go wrong

33/1

14

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ripon

Dandycan

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

took keen hold, in touch with leaders towards far side, pulled up quickly over 2f out, looked to go wrong

33/1

10th

3

(1)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dandycan

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

Big prices and tailed off in both starts six months apart (gelded in between); hood needs to make a dramatic difference.

100/1

11th
13 (2)
Mutaad

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to French 2m1f hurdle winner Conspiracy Theory; dam Listed-placed 7.4f/1m winner (RPR 101), half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Dawn Delivers out of sister to top-class middle-distance performer Fantastic Light; wouldn't be an obvious winner on debut.
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11th

13

(2)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Mutaad

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Alex French

Half-sister to French 2m1f hurdle winner Conspiracy Theory; dam Listed-placed 7.4f/1m winner (RPR 101), half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Dawn Delivers out of sister to top-class middle-distance performer Fantastic Light; wouldn't be an obvious winner on debut.

66/1

11th

13

(2)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Mutaad

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Alex French

Half-sister to French 2m1f hurdle winner Conspiracy Theory; dam Listed-placed 7.4f/1m winner (RPR 101), half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Dawn Delivers out of sister to top-class middle-distance performer Fantastic Light; wouldn't be an obvious winner on debut.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£50,000 yearling; half-brother to 5f winner Ladies Church (including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 112); dam French 5f 2yo winner (including Listed; 98) out of once-raced close relative of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Adventurous, descends from Triple Crown winner Oh So Sharp; attractive pedigree and stable has the occasional winning newcomer; worth a market check.
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2

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

I Predict A Riot

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

steadied start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

25/1

7

(6)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

I Predict A Riot

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

£50,000 yearling; half-brother to 5f winner Ladies Church (including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 112); dam French 5f 2yo winner (including Listed; 98) out of once-raced close relative of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Adventurous, descends from Triple Crown winner Oh So Sharp; attractive pedigree and stable has the occasional winning newcomer; worth a market check.

33/1

7

(6)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

I Predict A Riot

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

£50,000 yearling; half-brother to 5f winner Ladies Church (including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 112); dam French 5f 2yo winner (including Listed; 98) out of once-raced close relative of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Adventurous, descends from Triple Crown winner Oh So Sharp; attractive pedigree and stable has the occasional winning newcomer; worth a market check.

33/1

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Exacta £797.60
Straight Forecast £304.35
Trifecta £1683.60

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