April 28 / 14.10 Southwell (AW)

14.10

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Race By Race Southwell Specials @planetsportbet Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Race By Race Southwell Specials @planetsportbet Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 31322-

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who proved consistent on turf last year, including when beaten a head by Sharp Distinction at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to soft); returns from seven months off, but may have more to offer this season and market support would be interesting.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Baileys Khelstar

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Johnston

Missed the whole of 2025; needs to put a lesser effort in a 0-95 contest at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last month behind him, but this is easier and he is just 1lb higher than for his last win, which came over this trip.

7/1

4th

5

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:40 Hamilton

Baileys Khelstar

8st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Three-time winner; showed the benefit of his return from a long absence when giving it a good go from the front in a 1m6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; whether he can improve again is debatable and this is tougher.

8/1

2nd

1

(2)

17th Apr 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baileys Khelstar

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins including an emphatic success at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) on his 4yo reappearance, but he has plenty to prove having been beaten a very long way on his return from almost 21 months off at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) 13 days ago.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 47-089

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner (1m/1m2f) for William Haggas, but losing run up to 13 and not really threatened in four starts for this yard (three on Tapeta) despite a declining mark; best watched until showing a bit more spark.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Educator

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won twice over about 1m4f (AW/good to firm) last spring and he's thrown in judged on that form; twice close up on AW in January and a respectable third at Bath (2m) in April, before Ascot 2m race last week proved too tough; there's a rethink on trip today and cheekpieces (last used in June 2024) return.

20/1

7th

10

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Educator

9st 5lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Henrietta C Knight

Three wins on turf (good/good to firm) at up to 11.5f; also went fairly close at this trip on AW in January; respectable third at Bath (2m1f, good to firm; Lusaka second) on return from two-month break last time; might build on that.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Educator

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Henrietta C Knight

Triple turf winner who finished well to go close off this mark at Kempton (2m, AW) in January; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle the following month but that was a Class 3 and has claims if he can bounce back after a short break; has form on good to firm and good to soft.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 100/30

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five hurdle wins last year and both runs since returning to the Flat this month have been over 1m, running well to finish third of eight at Lingfield (Polytrack) on the first occasion; has never attempted beyond 1m4f on the Flat, though, so has something to prove.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

Form: 61238- D

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
No problem with the trip with his two wins last year coming over 1m5f (Polytrack) and 1m6f (turf); has also run well over C&D (second of 11), but is still 5lb above his last winning mark and may need this after 135 days off.
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4

(3)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Sharp Distinction

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3-34, with latest win last November on Lingfield Polytrack; shot back to some form when beaten a neck off career-low mark in six-runner race on turf at Leicester (1m4f) on latest outing and he's notched up a few placed efforts at this track, so he's one to consider back up 2lb.

100/30

2

(5)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Sharp Distinction

10st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3-33 and has shown little in two runs since switching to current yard; has dropped to a career-low mark but needs to raise his game.

14/1

6

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Sharp Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Lemos De Souza

Has struggled on AW in recent starts but has dropped back to a winning mark if staging a revival back on turf.

10/1

Form: 543132 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer who again ran well when beaten a neck here (1m3f) last time; all five wins have come over 1m4f on Tapeta (including here), but he hasn't had many goes beyond that trip on the Flat and could go well if he stays.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

6/1

Form: /4342-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has been running with credit over hurdles lately and ran well on a couple of occasions on turf last year, but 0-12 under rules and failed to beat a rival in his only previous attempt on the AW; others stronger.
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2nd

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Royal Deeside

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham and nearly won again at Kelso ten days ago when headed on the run-in; same mark.

5/2

2nd

6

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Royal Deeside

10st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham last year, latest in August; close third over same C&D last time and worth considering.

7/2

3rd

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Royal Deeside

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner in May and August (good) last year; has been in good form both over fences and on the Flat (second over 2m5f at Pontefract 11 days ago) on last four starts; conditions suit and he's a contender.

13/2

Form: 3121-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 131343121 after switching to middle-distance handicaps for Sir Mark Prescott last year and ran well on his return/stable debut when second of six over C&D this month; races off the same mark and looks the one to beat.
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5th

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Robusto

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often makes the running but came from towards rear under Harry Vigors to win a six-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on latest outing; that broke a long losing run but he's usually competitive and has won over C&D; player.

11/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robusto

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run up to 18 and has to put a poor recent effort at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) behind him, but he often makes the running and could enjoy the run of the race if again ridden positively; visor removed after one use.

9/2

14th

3

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Robusto

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often a front-runner; record over C&D reads 1313, but this his first visit here since June 2024; losing run is up to 17 and he is drawn wide; visor the headgear of choice this time.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.10
Straight Forecast £29.62
Trifecta £160.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Robusto

RP RATINGS:

Sharp Distinction

NEWMARKET:

Enthused

POSTDATA:

Robusto

The Times:

Robusto

Telegraph:

Robusto

D Express:

Robusto

Daily Mirror:

Robusto

The Sun:

Robusto

The Star:

Robusto

Daily Record:

Robusto

TOPSPEED:

Sharp Distinction