January 08 / 14.30 Southwell (AW)

14.30

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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4224-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Twice finished runner-up in 7f novices in the summer and soft ground may not have been ideal when last seen in August; gelded since; leading claims if at the top of his game making AW debut after some time off.
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2nd

6

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Berkshire Phantom

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

His heyday was two winters back but he still won last July (1m1f on turf) and is often thereabouts, including on Tapeta; not totally ruled out despite the 106-day absence.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Berkshire Phantom

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Fionn McSharry

Landed a sixth success when winning a 12-runner handicap at Redcar (1m1f, good to soft) in July; kept at in when fourth at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) under a penalty six days later and excuses both starts since; very much respected.

7/2

3rd

4

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Berkshire Phantom

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Fionn McSharry

Has won three times over 7f here; best run this year when winning over 1m1f at Redcar three runs back; stamina to prove on first run at 1m4f (can pull hard).

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £10.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
33,000gns foal; 11th foal; half-brother to five winners with RPRs of 82 or greater; trainer has a healthy record here; not ruled out on debut.
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12th

6

(4)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Afterwards

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Won a C&D novice last March; only had two handicap runs but he'll need to raise his game if he's to come out on top in this field.

25/1

6th

2

(2)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Afterwards

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ollie Pears

Lightly raced 4yo who won a 1m novice at Newcastle on his second start last March; raced freely in a steadily run 1m2f handicap at Newcastle on his return from a seven-month break four weeks ago, tiring in the closing stages; can do better and this represents an ease in class.

8/1

4th

7

(7)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Afterwards

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, prominent, went second after 1f

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; brother to French 1m winner (RPR 87), closely related to 5f/6f 2yo winner Desert Dreamer (103); dam French 1m3f winner; makes debut with yard among the winners and the betting could be informative.
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9th

10

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Three wins (1m) in 2024 but he's been well held in last ten starts including when fourth behind Desiderata at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; that wasn't bad but he needs to raise his game back in a handicap.

20/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

United Force

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

A three-time 1m scorer in 2024 but only poor form of late and he was soon ridden when fourth of six in 7f Chelmsford handicap in January; he needs to take a step forward.

16/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Won three times over 1m in 2024, including over C&D; third at Southwell (1m, AW) last April but he's not been in the same form in four starts since; drops back to 7f and others are preferred.

20/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
165,000gns yearling; unraced for Joseph O'Brien and changed hands for 6,000gns towards end of last year; closely related to 1m AW 2yo winner Yellowbrick Road, with dam unraced half-sister to St Leger winner Rule Of Law; makes debut in first-time blinkers and may be best watched.
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9th

3

(11)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Sir John Monash

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P J F Murphy

Struggled in handicaps on both turf and AW; now down 11lb from initial mark and new headgear combination tried for this longer trip.

8/1

10th

4

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sir John Monash

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P J F Murphy

Nine-race maiden who was only beaten half a length on yard debut at Limerick in June; disappointing favourite over C&D next time though and he's struggled in three runs over further since.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000euros yearling, £95,000 2yo (breeze-ups); fifth foal; half-brother to winners Like A King (Norway 1m Listed), Daafr (6f-9.4f including AW; RPR 97) and Formula Excel (Australia 6.5f); catches the eye on paper and could go well on debut.
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6th

5

(5)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Odin Owns You All

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Big step up on his previous form to win well over C&D (maiden) in February and nothing wrong with his second at Wolverhampton (handicap) latest; goes again off an untouched mark and he's going the right way.

7/1

2nd

1

(1)

10th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Odin Owns You All

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Progressive in his first three starts earlier in year, comfortably beating 13 rivals in a Southwell maiden (7f, Tapeta) last time; still open to further progress now handicapping and much respected.

7/4

5

(7)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Odin Owns You All

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Form: 3-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied 40-1 odds when third of 13 over C&D on last month's debut; based on his pedigree that promising performance was no surprise and he's open to improvement; respected.
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11th

10

(4)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Burning The Bails

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: R Mike Smith

held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

40/1

7th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Burning The Bails

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Eight-race maiden who was claimed out of a seller in July; down the field in three handicaps for new stable (7f-8.3f) and needs to turn a corner; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) replaced by first-time visor.

16/1

0

10

(9)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Burning The Bails

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: R Mike Smith

Didn't progress for the Barrons; finished out the back in two runs for current stable, but dropped 7lb and soft ground might not have been ideal; not out of this if the return to AW piques his interest.

16/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost a lot of ground at the start when 8l sixth of 13 at 12-1 on last month's debut over C&D; there's the risk he'll do the same thing again but it was a promising run in the circumstances and there's plenty of potential in his pedigree; could be a factor if breaking better.
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10th

6

(13)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Doncaster

Royal Razzmatazz

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Hinted at ability in three starts over this trip on the AW during the winter; this half-brother to five winners may show improvement now making his handicap/turf debut after three months off.

14/1

7th

8

(7)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Royal Razzmatazz

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Couple of similar efforts over 7f at Southwell, showing signs of ability while leaving the impression he'll do better when qualified for handicaps; another supporting role is likely.

16/1

7th

9

(6)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Razzmatazz

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Fellowes

Lost a lot of ground at the start when 8l sixth of 13 at 12-1 on last month's debut over C&D; there's the risk he'll do the same thing again but it was a promising run in the circumstances and there's plenty of potential in his pedigree; could be a factor if breaking better.

9/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her dam was a useful 1m1f-1m6f winner and she's open to improvement on this second start, but she was soundly beaten at Kempton (7f, Polytrack; 11-1) last month and will perhaps come into her own when tackling further.
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3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Below her best over hurdles 16 days ago but runner-up on the Flat at Newcastle (2m, AW) last month; consistent in this code last August-October and she's shaped as though this test of stamina could suit; on the shortlist.

11/2

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; brother to winners Desert Law (5f-6f; RPR 109) and Desert Command (5f-6f including AW; 92); half-brother to winners Top Cop (6f including AW; 96) and Fair Cop (5f; 83); bred to be useful and market check advised on debut, but Berkshire Phantom may be yard's chief hope.
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5th

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Desert Cop

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Has recent Windsor form, having posted one of his best efforts this year when third over C&D on penultimate start; infrequent winner, however, and it's two years since his last domestic success.

14/1

14th

12

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Desert Cop

8st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Ran respectably at Windsor five days ago but still has a modest strike-rate for current yard and hasn't won on British soil for two years.

25/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, no threat when sixth of 13 on last month's debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack); however, he could be sharper for that outing and he's a brother to 6f/7f Listed winner Dance Diva; not discounted.
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6th

8

(8)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Ben Hamrash

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost position 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on

8/1

11th

11

(11)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Ben Hamrash

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Ed Walker

in touch with leaders

7/1

1st

3

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

18:50 Ffos Las

Ben Hamrash

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Has form figures of 312 since switched to handicaps this summer and that latest second was a close call behind Overnight Oats at Sandown (first two clear) three weeks ago over 7f on good for turf debut; 1lb better off with his old rival here and should make another bold bid.

6/4

14/1

Form: 54-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts towards the end of last year on first two starts (1m/8.6f, including Tapeta) but improvement needed if he's to win this.
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1

18th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Kilcummin

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Mark Gillard

raced in second, raced wide early

9/2

1

18th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Kilcummin

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Mark Gillard

raced in second, raced wide early

9/2

1st

13

21st Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:25 Plumpton

Kilcummin

11st 0lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Mark Gillard

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along after 3 out, led before 2 out, 2 lengths ahead when mistake last, ridden and hung right run-in, kept on well

16/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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4th

1

(9)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Born Ruler

10st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Hasn't really threatened on his three runs this year but has been in fair form and he won by 4l over C&D (good) last July on his last visit to Ayr; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; could go well.

5/1

4

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

14:25 York

Born Ruler

10st 6lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Consistent last year; hasn't threatened on either outing this season but he kept on for a fair fourth in a warm race at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last time and may benefit from this step back up in trip; unraced on slow ground; cheekpieces go back on, which he wore for his last win; chance.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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12

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:35 Taunton

Youm Jameel

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Modest form at best in three AW contests on Flat; best watched on stable/hurdles debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise.

66/1

12

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:35 Taunton

Youm Jameel

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Modest form at best in three AW contests on Flat; best watched on stable/hurdles debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise.

66/1

6th

7

(5)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youm Jameel

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

midfield

14/1

Non-runners

Born Ruler, Youm Jameel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.70
Straight Forecast £76.11
Trifecta £504.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Berkshire Phantom

POSTDATA:

Burning The Bails

Daily Mirror:

Desert Cop

NEWMARKET:

Royal Razzmatazz

The Times:

Burning The Bails

Telegraph:

Burning The Bails

Daily Record:

Burning The Bails

RP Ratings:

Berkshire Phantom

Daily Mail:

Berkshire Phantom

D Express:

Berkshire Phantom

The Star:

Berkshire Phantom