October 21 / 18.15 Southwell (AW)

18.15

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Created a positive impression when winning at Pontefract on debut in August (6f, good to firm) and he ran to a similar level when trying to concede weight to two useful sorts at Chester later that month; sets the standard and there should be more in the tank; AW debut.
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1st

1

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

End Of Romance

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Created a positive impression when winning at Pontefract on debut in August (6f, good to firm) and he ran to a similar level when trying to concede weight to two useful sorts at Chester later that month; sets the standard and there should be more in the tank; AW debut.

2/1

3rd

1

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

End Of Romance

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

prominent, led after 1f

5/2

1st

1

(8)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Pontefract

End Of Romance

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Romantic Warrior (6f-1m2f including multiple Group/Grade 1s), Melodic Charm (6f AW including 2yo; 93) and Pennywhistle (7f 2yo; 93); this Showcasing gelding is with a top trainer (also runs Hamilton third Our Mighty Mo) and could play a leading role on debut.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns foal, 42,000euros yearling, 160,000euros breeze-up 2yo; third foal of a Group 1 winner in Chile; one of two newcomers for connections.
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2nd

7

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Heart Of Honor

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

35,000gns foal, 42,000euros yearling, 160,000euros breeze-up 2yo; third foal of a Group 1 winner in Chile; one of two newcomers for connections.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ended up getting bogged down on heavy ground at Salisbury 18 days ago (7f) but that run will have taught him plenty and he is sure to do better at some point; apprentice-ridden today.
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5

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 3-4 on the AW when coming from off the pace to collect at Southwell (1m); was aided by a collapsing pace but he looks progressive; just 3lb higher.

5/1

1st

5

(11)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Took his AW record (all over 7f) to 311 with Kempton win last time and that form has worked out well; likely to be as effective back at 1m and show further progress in this sphere; major contender.

11/2

1st

4

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Tremolo

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Justified favouritism in a Southwell novice (7f, Tapeta) in December but he's struggled in two turf handicaps (1m) this spring; still lightly raced and now returns to AW but he needs to get his career back on track.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Steip Amach (7f 2yo and 1m Group 3; RPR 109), Ceisteach (1m-1m3f including US Grade 3; 100), Dublin Journal (1m1f/1m2f; 93) and Fiuntach (9.5f; 71); dam placed 9.4f (77); useful standard to aim at on debut and likely best watched.
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1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Rare run at shy of 1m when not far behind three of these over C&D last month; generally consistent but has only won once and didn't build on that back on turf last time.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Criminal Shore

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win was at Ripon (1m, good) last April but he's run plenty of good races since; last week's fifth of 14 at Newcastle (7f) was another respectable effort but he remains 2lb above the mark he defied at Ripon.

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to several winners and although he dropped right away on last month's Newmarket debut (1m, soft), the conditions were attritional and he did hint at ability; better expected.
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7th

14

(14)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Hallelujah U

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces on last three outings, all on good to firm; won a 1m4f Thirsk handicap on first occasion and he's 23lb higher today thanks mostly to his staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; failed to confirm that improvement in 1m5f Newmarket Group 3 on latest start, admittedly not disgraced but that makes others look a bit more solid today.

16/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Hallelujah U

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces the last twice, winning a Thirsk handicap (1m4f) then appearing to improve markedly with staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Queen's Vase when upped further in trip; latter effort ties him in with a few of today's rivals; may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

8/1

6th

6

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Hallelujah U

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: James Owen

Contested three handicaps this spring off marks in the high 70s, winning when upped to 1m4f in added cheekpieces last time (good to firm); while 1m6f looks plausible, it's hard to see him being anything like good enough.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
425,000gns yearling; half-brother to 7f/1m 2yo winner Ylang Ylang (Group 1; RPR 110); dam a Listed-placed 7f/1m 2yo winner (101); looks the part on paper and a newcomer of some interest.
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5

(8)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Newbury

Kaizen

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Nicely bred and cost 425,000gns as a yearling but has performed well below expectations in two runs; the way things are looking, he may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.

8/1

5

(8)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Newbury

Kaizen

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Nicely bred and cost 425,000gns as a yearling but has performed well below expectations in two runs; the way things are looking, he may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.

8/1

8th

5

(4)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Yarmouth

Kaizen

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beaten 5l on debut when sent off the favourite at Southwell (7f, AW) last October; tongue-tie now fitted for his reappearance, for which he is up in trip; top yard is among the winners this week; no surprise to see an improved effort.

11/2

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 and badly in need of the experience when eighth of 12 at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (7f); big step forward required.
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13th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Riyadh Gem

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Not solid on his AW form for current yard and he has regressive results on turf, so chance hinges on physical tweak (gelded since last run) and addition of tongue-tie.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Riyadh Gem

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Faye Bramley

Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December; failed to build on that when down the field at Lingfield in January but still dangerous to discount dipping into a 0-65 for the first time.

9/1

Form: 63

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience on his Chelmsford debut (7f) but he showed much more when third of 12 at Wolverhampton two weeks ago when a tongue-tie was tried; can progress further but he will need to pull out more.
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8th

12

(10)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Via Con Me

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

In need of the experience on his Chelmsford debut (7f) but he showed much more when third of 12 at Wolverhampton two weeks ago when a tongue-tie was tried; can progress further but he will need to pull out more.

9/2

3rd

12

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Via Con Me

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

midfield

16/1

6th

10

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Via Con Me

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

slowly away, in rear

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$200,000 yearling, 175,000gns breeze-up 2yo; first foal of an 8.3f-1m1f dirt winner in the US (including Listed); tongue tied for debut; one of two newcomers for connections.
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6th

2

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Golden Garden

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Made all to win a 1m6f handicap at Wolverhampton for Jamie Osborne last September; unplaced in two hurdle runs for this yard but he didn't run badly returned to the Flat at Goodwood 19 days ago (1m6f, good); down in class today and should have a big run in him.

9/2

4th

8

(10)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Golden Garden

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

1m6f AW winner for Jamie Osborne but returns to this scene after two heavy defeats over hurdles, the latest after a wind operation; has a bit to prove off this mark even if he's back on song.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 for recent Kempton debut (7f) where he dropped away having been up there early; can do better but he needs to.
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2nd

5

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, challenging over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, challenging over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

9/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Improved form (finished third) over C&D last month when making handicap debut and fitted with cheekpieces (now wears blinkers); could well build on that effort; highly respected off same mark.

7/2

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when down the field at Kempton on his recent debut (7f); likely one for further next year.
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11

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Requiem

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Turned over three times as favourite since handicapping, looking to have no excuses at Haydock before pulling hard over 1m6f when last seen two months ago; pedigree gives hope on the ground front, coming right back in trip in first-time headgear.

5/1

1

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Requiem

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Typical Prescott 3yo who has improved for the step up in trip and handicaps (also a gelding operation) this season; improved on his handicap debut over 1m2f when 1.75l second of seven at Haydock last time (1m3.5f, good to firm); could progress again over 1m6f and he's a key player.

15/8

1

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Requiem

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Typical Prescott 3yo who has improved for the step up in trip and handicaps (also a gelding operation) this season; improved on his handicap debut over 1m2f when 1.75l second of seven at Haydock last time (1m3.5f, good to firm); could progress again over 1m6f and he's a key player.

15/8

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Payout
Exacta £33.80
Straight Forecast £39.39
Trifecta £275.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Kaizen

SPOTLIGHT:

End Of Romance

Telegraph:

Kaizen

Daily Mail:

Kaizen

Daily Mirror:

Kaizen

The Sun:

Kaizen

The Star:

Kaizen

Daily Record:

Kaizen

RP RATINGS:

End Of Romance

POSTDATA:

End Of Romance

The Times:

End Of Romance

The Guardian:

End Of Romance

D Express:

End Of Romance