September 04 / 17.03 Southwell (AW)

17.03

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Play Southwell Golf Course Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Play Southwell Golf Course Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 581527

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Beat three rivals in a Beverley maiden in June (7f, good to firm) and best effort since when second of nine at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last month (winner followed up at Sandown on Saturday); not hard to excuse her latest effort at Epsom and possibilities if bouncing back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Liberty Bird

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: James Evans

Nicely treated on some of last year's form for Charlie Johnston (consistency was an issue) but didn't shine in subsequent short spells with Alice Haynes and Lemos De Souza; never figured when ninth at Lingfield (1m, AW; stays further) on her debut for this yard last month.

40/1

9th

11

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Liberty Bird

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Well handicapped on some of last year's form for Charlie Johnston but finished down the field on last three outings, once for Alice Haynes and twice for Lemos De Souza; now with another new stable; too risky.

20/1

11th

2

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Liberty Bird

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Defied a higher mark at Southwell in 2024 but is far from sure to be in the same form; rank outsider when never dangerous at Lingfield on stable debut last time.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 563866

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability as when third of seven on nursery debut in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (7f, good) in July, but he hasn't performed any better since; may be vulnerable to an improver.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Cable Rate

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has shown some ability as when third of seven on nursery debut in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (7f, good) in July, but he hasn't performed any better since; may be vulnerable to an improver.

12/1

6th

1

(5)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Cable Rate

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Six-race maiden; performed poorly two starts ago but, having swapped blinkers for cheekpieces, didn't run badly when midfield in 6f AW nursery at Kempton on Wednesday; could have a say here.

9/1

6th

7

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:23 Kempton (AW)

Cable Rate

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Turf record is 0-5; blinkered since switched to nursery level, running creditably at Carlisle (7f) then poorly at Lingfield (6f); may rebound if aided by new headgear and change of surface.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 567

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well held in three turf novices over 6f/7f, albeit she was sent off 3-1 favourite for her second outing; one of her siblings won on the AW and so did her dam, so she is one to consider on nursery debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Tutu Star

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Well held in three turf novices over 6f/7f, albeit she was sent off 3-1 favourite for her second outing; one of her siblings won on the AW and so did her dam, so she is one to consider on nursery debut.

9/1

7th

8

(2)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Ripon

Tutu Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Well held on her debut and again last time, when sent off favourite at Thirsk; those runs both came over 7f and she may be one for nurseries in due course for a yard responsible for two others.

12/1

6th

10

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Thirsk

Tutu Star

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, lost position and no impression from over 1f out

10/1

5/2

Form: 093

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Was very much best of the rest behind two previous winners in a Newmarket novice (6f, good to soft; 25-1) 11 days ago, but he shaped as though the return to this trip would suit; sire 9-25 (36%) on the Tapeta here and he's respected now switched to a nursery.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miakoda

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Three 7f wins this year, including on Tapeta, and only 1lb higher than for the latest; well short of his best on his last two runs (slowly away latest); revival not out of the question.

10/1

6

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Miakoda

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Three wins over 7f this season, the first on Tapeta at Newcastle and the last two (Chepstow, Brighton) on fast ground; not at his best on Tapeta last time but could still go well.

9/1

5th

8

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Miakoda

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month before a respectable fourth of ten at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 38 days ago; has won over this C&D and can go well.

3/1

Form: 075

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well held in first two starts over 5f on turf/Polytrack, but showed a bit more when fifth of eight at Goodwood (6f, good to soft; 100-1) 12 days ago; stepping up another furlong shouldn't be an issue on breeding and worth a second look on nursery debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

20

(14)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

20:10 Naas

Kensington Hope

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

20th

20

(14)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

20:10 Naas

Kensington Hope

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

8th

4

(3)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kensington Hope

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Anthony McCann

Not totally solid in terms of form and has never made the frame; best watched unless the market suggests better is expected.

11/1

Form: 456526

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Came closest to winning when beaten a length into second of seven at Lingfield (6f, soft) in July, but not so effective on fast ground there a fortnight later; ran with credit when fourth of eight at Kempton (5f, Polytrack) in April and one for the shortlist in new headgear combination.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(7)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Theatrically

9st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Came closest to winning when beaten a length into second of seven at Lingfield (6f, soft) in July, but not so effective on fast ground there a fortnight later; ran with credit when fourth of eight at Kempton (5f, Polytrack) in April and one for the shortlist in new headgear combination.

8/1

6th

2

(3)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield

Theatrically

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Amy Murphy

Not wildly progressive since her Brocklesby fifth, but a 1l second on this month's C&D nursery debut (soft) was career-best form, and all the more meritworthy considering she'd turned out 24 hours earlier; offered little on sole previous start on a sound surface, albeit over 7f.

7/1

2nd

4

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield

Theatrically

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

Form: 857

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts over 6f/7f on turf for George Boughey; gelded since and now makes his handicap/AW debut for his new yard; market useful.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

18:25 Market Rasen

Abstract Art

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

0-11 on the Flat but some ability shown on turf, if not so much at Leicester latest (1m2f, good to firm); minor jumps-winning prowess among the great granddam's family, but little to none since.

12/1

8

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Abstract Art

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ten-race maiden; all seven of his handicaps were on AW, in the shake-up in three (Wolverhampton 8.6f/9.4f); below form on sole attempt at 1m4f but worth a go at 1m2f and latest start was his first in 127 days; could build on that on today's return to turf.

6/1

8

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Abstract Art

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ten-race maiden; all seven of his handicaps were on AW, in the shake-up in three (Wolverhampton 8.6f/9.4f); below form on sole attempt at 1m4f but worth a go at 1m2f and latest start was his first in 127 days; could build on that on today's return to turf.

6/1

Form: 797

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts over 6f on turf (in a tongue-tie last time); improvement needed, but he is a brother to an AW winner and the extra furlong should suit on breeding.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Missionary Ridge

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Well held in three starts over 6f on turf (in a tongue-tie last time); improvement needed, but he is a brother to an AW winner and the extra furlong should suit on breeding.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Pontefract

Missionary Ridge

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Never involved when well held in two 6f events on slow ground and he has a lot to find here; tongue-tie added.

33/1

9th

7

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Missionary Ridge

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Slowly away and never figured at Carlisle, finishing almost 8l behind stablemate Stirrup Cup; needs a big step forward.

33/1

Form: 5046

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in two of her four starts on turf, both over this trip; half-sister to two AW winners and worth keeping an eye on now making her nursery debut, especially if attracting support.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Harvesting

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown ability in two of her four starts on turf, both over this trip; half-sister to two AW winners and worth keeping an eye on now making her nursery debut, especially if attracting support.

8/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Pontefract

Harvesting

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has displayed some ability on two of her three starts but not enough to suggest she's the one to be on this afternoon.

16/1

4th

11

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Harvesting

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

Non-runners

Sybaris Jewel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £54.60
Straight Forecast £58.17
Tricast £483.57
Trifecta £391.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kensington Hope

SPOTLIGHT:

Miakoda

D Express:

Tutu Star

POSTDATA:

Liberty Bird

The Star:

Harvesting

NEWMARKET:

Kensington Hope

The Times:

Kensington Hope

Telegraph:

Kensington Hope

The Sun:

Tutu Star

The Guardian:

Miakoda

Daily Mail:

Miakoda

Daily Record:

Miakoda

Daily Mirror:

Liberty Bird