March 06 / 13.50 Southwell

13.50

Good

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  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 218533 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-3 over fences, most recently a well-held third behind Ardmayle and Mr Coldstone over C&D last month; however, defied a 4lb higher mark over hurdles here last June and has possibilities if back to that sort of form.
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6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Onesoc

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Soft ground may be a negative and well beaten at Catterick 17 days ago, but he might have needed that first outing in nearly a year; in good form last winter, including a win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft), and no surprise if he bounces back and is in the shake-up; stable won this last year.

9/1

4th

2

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Onesoc

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won this race off a 10lb lower mark in 2025 (good to soft); creditable second at Market Rasen eight days later but hasn't run since; could go well if fully tuned up after nearly a year off.

5/1

3

18th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:27 Market Rasen

Onesoc

11st 11lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Confirmed the promise of his reappearance fourth here when beating an odds-on shot seeking a four-timer at Catterick last week (2m3f, good to soft; pair clear); big chance under penalty.

8/11

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 894244

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has consistent form figures of late but he was only a modest fourth the last twice, latest in 2m4f event here; still a maiden and needs improvement to open his account.
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11

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:55 Warwick

Lonimoss Bareliere

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Rob Summers

in rear, hampered by loose horse 7th, not fluent 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before last

33/1

11

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:55 Warwick

Lonimoss Bareliere

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Rob Summers

in rear, hampered by loose horse 7th, not fluent 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before last

33/1

7th

12

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Lonimoss Bareliere

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

His second at Stratford came in a weak race and was pulled up next time to extend losing sequence to 37.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 64115P

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Held in a few Flat races on the snow at St Moritz last month (has won there in the past); scored over fences at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in September and remains unexposed in this sphere; could go well.
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2

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Mordred

11st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

towards rear

13/2

2

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Mordred

11st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

towards rear

13/2

6th

5

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Mordred

11st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Back from an absence with two good runs in 2m handicaps and found no rhythm after an early mistake at Sedgefield last time; forgive him that and a case can be made.

7/1

Form: 61-938 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has been inconsistent for a while; won off a 3lb higher mark in July 2021; has something to find on the balance of his form shown in just three runs since.
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4th

7

12th Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:15 Southwell

Robin Des Mana

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Phil York

Four-time chase winner but his last success was almost two years ago and this 12yo has been well held in his three runs this year; 2lb out of the weights on this step back up in grade and he's opposable.

33/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

16:45 Wincanton

Robin Des Mana

11st 4lb

J: Mr Nathan Brennan

T: Phil York

held up in last

20/1

4th

6

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell

Robin Des Mana

11st 4lb

J: Mr Phillip York

T: Phil York

Veteran who has been inconsistent for a while; won off a 3lb higher mark in July 2021; has something to find on the balance of his form shown in just three runs since.

25/1

Form: P-6525

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Below par at Fakenham last month and remains a maiden; however, ran well over C&D (good; chase debut) the time before and holds each-way claims on that second-place finish; same mark.
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2nd

2

29th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:15 Cartmel

Mexican Boy

12st 0lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: J J O’Shea

Maiden; second in a Southwell handicap chase last November (2m; RPR 101) but fell on latest two attempts and has left Olly Murphy; new trainer (also runs The Creadan Rogue) has good record in these races; market a help.

6/1

5

13th Apr 2023

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Taunton

Mexican Boy

11st 4lb

J: Fergus Gregory

T: Olly Murphy

in rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 7th, some headway before 13th, in touch with leaders 14th, soon shaken up

11/2

8

31st Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

16:25 Wetherby

Mexican Boy

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Runner-up at Southwell (2m, good) last November and his half-brother Mance Rayder has won at up to 3m4f; however, no threat when fifth over 2m the last twice and the suitability of this step up in trip is questionable.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 912-41 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
2-3 over fences at Southwell, the wins gained in this race last year (good to soft) and a Class 4 contest last month (good; beat Mr Coldstone); still favourably treated on form shown in his younger days; respected.
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7th

1

7th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:30 Hereford

Ardmayle

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Ali Stronge

Two wins in 2023, at Southwell in February (2m, good) and over C&D in April (good to soft); not fared quite so well since although signs of a return to form when third over C&D last time (soft); on a good mark now and not out of it.

10/1

7th

1

7th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:30 Hereford

Ardmayle

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Ali Stronge

Two wins in 2023, at Southwell in February (2m, good) and over C&D in April (good to soft); not fared quite so well since although signs of a return to form when third over C&D last time (soft); on a good mark now and not out of it.

10/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Ardmayle

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ali Stronge

Won this race last year and is now 2lb lower; however, this 12yo has plenty to prove having struggled on his three runs this season.

12/1

Form: 02P372 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Mixed results since switched to fences but his most recent effort was a sound one, finishing clear second behind Ardmayle over C&D on good ground; major contender off the same mark, granted a similar display.
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5th

3

1st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

18:40 Market Rasen

Mr Coldstone

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent before 4th

10/1

6

24th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:50 Southwell

Mr Coldstone

10st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent and detached 5th, ridden briefly and reminder after 6th, struggling when pulled up before 8th

10/1

7th

2

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell

Mr Coldstone

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Mixed results since switched to fences but his most recent effort was a sound one, finishing clear second behind Ardmayle over C&D on good ground; major contender off the same mark, granted a similar display.

9/2

Form: 9865

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Modest fifth in 2m novice hurdle here five weeks ago; holds weak claims on overall form but is a possible improver on this handicap/chase debut; market support should be noted.
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4th

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

My Portia

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages.

8/1

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

My Portia

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages.

8/1

4

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

My Portia

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 9th

4/1

Form: 63PP54 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in first-time blinkers at Ludlow 12 days ago and may be capable of another decent effort in the retained headgear; however, sole win remains in a hurdles race three years ago.
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8th

10

29th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:50 Huntingdon

Megalodon

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Paul Henderson

raced in second

66/1

10

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

19:05 Exeter

Megalodon

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Paul Henderson

Only 9l away when first-time blinkered at Ludlow (2m, good) but wasn't half as good next time, though he did make a mistake five out; could make an impression off this mark if putting his best foot forward.

12/1

9th

12

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell

Megalodon

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Paul Henderson

Not disgraced in first-time blinkers at Ludlow 12 days ago and may be capable of another decent effort in the retained headgear; however, sole win remains in a hurdles race three years ago.

25/1

Form: 8-4P2P D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Failed to show his form when joint-favourite for 2m4f contest here last month; respectable second at Fakenham (2m, good) the time before and is still well treated on peak form; not dismissed back down in distance.
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5th

9

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 4

16:20 Fakenham

Templier

10st 4lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sarah Humphrey

Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in November and has remained in good form since but usually knocks about in Class 5 races and may find a couple of today's rivals too strong.

5/1

5th

9

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 4

16:20 Fakenham

Templier

10st 4lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sarah Humphrey

raced in fourth, not fluent 8th, soon dropped to last, mistake 3 out, soon struggling

5/1

2nd

3

12th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Templier

11st 11lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sarah Humphrey

midfield, not fluent and dropped to rear 2 out (usual 3 out), soon rallied, went third home turn

6/1

Form: 73/59- D

Last run: 470 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Successful three times off higher marks (hurdles/fences) for Tony Carroll but has never been consistent and lacks recent match practice having been absent since 2021; not sure what to expect.
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8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Man Of The North

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 5th

33/1

8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Man Of The North

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Last success came over C&D but in early 2021; two runs this year, pulling up in a claiming hurdle before the last one to finish on his return to fences; out of the weights.

33/1

6th

7

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:30 Hereford

Man Of The North

10st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

The last of this veteran's three wins was in early 2021 in a 2m1f handicap chase at Bangor; last seen three months ago pulling up in a claiming hurdle; others safer.

20/1

Form: 58-033

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-7 over fences but is back in better form having finished third at Catterick (2m3f) and Leicester (2m4f) last month, both on good ground; each-way possibilities if he copes with this drop back in trip.
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0

6

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Worcester

Barnay

10st 3lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Out of form in chases in the spring and hasn't won for well over two years; lot to prove on return from a break.

100/1

13

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Barnay

10st 10lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

On a losing run stretching back over two years; twice placed last month but never going well at Southwell 13 days ago and he's easy enough to swerve.

20/1

7

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell

Barnay

11st 0lb

J: Fergus Gregory

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

0-7 over fences but is back in better form having finished third at Catterick (2m3f) and Leicester (2m4f) last month, both on good ground; each-way possibilities if he copes with this drop back in trip.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £61.00
Straight Forecast £46.34
Tricast £493.91
Trifecta £789.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Ardmayle

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Coldstone

RP Ratings:

Mexican Boy

POSTDATA:

Mordred

The Guardian:

Mexican Boy

The Times:

Mr Coldstone

Daily Record:

Mr Coldstone

Daily Mail:

Ardmayle

D Express:

Ardmayle

Daily Mirror:

Ardmayle

The Sun:

Ardmayle

The Star:

Ardmayle