April 04 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 2526-7

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Went down by a head when sent off odds-on for a 1m3f novice here in December on his only previous visit, but twice held back in handicaps since and now 0-13; others preferred.
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6

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Ward Castle

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on outer 6f out, briefly led over 3f out

9/4

1st

7

(9)

4th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Ward Castle

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Marco Botti

Went down by a head when sent off odds-on for a 1m3f novice here in December on his only previous visit, but twice held back in handicaps since and now 0-13; others preferred.

15/2

7th

3

(3)

7th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ward Castle

9st 9lb

J: Bradley Furniss

T: Marco Botti

12-race maiden but he has finished second three times, including at this track; he wasn't at his very best at Wolverhampton last month but a revival wouldn't be a huge surprise.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-3022 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All four career wins came last year, the latest over C&D in October; only went down by a neck to a well-handicapped rival at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) a week ago and a major player from the same mark.
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10th

2

(1)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Haven Lady

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Yet to win over this far but she stays the trip and is fully effective on Tapeta; yet to get going after a summer break but this return to Class 6 company on AW should be in her favour; not discounted.

8/1

7th

4

(1)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Haven Lady

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Unable to get threaten on two recent turf starts, following a break, but her best performances have come on AW and she's on a competitive mark on form as recent as April; effective over C&D and she's a possible player.

9/2

5th

3

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Haven Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

In decent form on the AW earlier this year; may have needed the run when well beaten after a break over C&D last time (good to firm); a possible.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 87-215 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ended a 17-race losing run on his second start for this yard here (1m3f) in February, but finished last of five under his penalty at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) eight days later; possible that he is just better on Tapeta so respected back here.
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10th

8

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:33 Pontefract

Defence Treaty

9st 5lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

prominent

7/1

1st

11

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Nottingham

Defence Treaty

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Took advantage of a low mark on Southwell AW in March but Lincoln Rockstar was too strong for him back on turf at Beverley (1m4f, soft) in May; has a weights turnaround today but the winner has edged forward since and has less to prove over 1m6f.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 353143 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has only managed to win one of her last 19 starts but has mostly been running well lately, as when third of eight at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) seven days ago; finished over 2l behind Haven Lady there and meets her on the same terms, but should again race her race.
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5th

2

(12)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Hashtagmetoo

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Both wins last year came at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) and runner-up there in January on her latest start; each-way claims on that but has a little more to prove at Southwell.

12/1

2nd

2

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagmetoo

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Below par elsewhere the last twice; has a consistent record at Wolverhampton and scored off just 2lb lower on most recent visit (October); shortlisted.

4/1

Form: /78-87 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins including three on the Fibresand here (1m3f/1m4f), but has shown little since returning from a long absence in December (underwent wind surgery for a second time before penultimate outing); continues to slide down the weights, but can't be recommended until showing a bit more spark.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Southwell (1m3f) last month but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 8l at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time; needs to bounce back and will need a good pace back at this trip; tongue-tie removed.

6/1

7/1

Form: 4-6634

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-7 over a variety of trips, his latest effort when fourth of nine at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta); needs to find a bit more for the fitting of a visor (replacing cheekpieces).
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11th

11

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m4f) in March and has continued in good nick, undergoing wind surgery before third of 11 in 1m6f handicap there 33 days ago; very much one to consider in a change of headgear.

7/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

10st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent 7yo who was well held here last time but that was after an emphatic win in an amateur jockeys' event at this track (1m4f) last month; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he's effective at up to 2m; reapplied blinkers replace a visor.

11/2

4th

7

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Three wins on the AW, the latest a 4l success over C&D last month; 6lb rise will demand more but still respected if maintaining his form; visor returns.

5/1

Form: 7344-7

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 12 starts for Peter Chapple-Hyam came at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) last May, but he ran well on a couple of occasions on Polytrack late last year; makes his debut for his new yard after 69 days off having changed hands for 11,000gns in February; no headgear today; market may be helpful.
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12th

7

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Franco Grasso

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Kevin Frost

Both wins in 11.5f contests at Yarmouth; well beaten in two runs this spring; now wears a tongue-tie; not the percentage call.

20/1

8th

4

(2)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Franco Grasso

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Both wins have come at Yarmouth (11.5f), the most recent from 4lb higher in May last year; may not have liked the soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) last month, but still needs the return of the blinkers to have a positive effect.

12/1

8th

4

(2)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Franco Grasso

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Both wins have come at Yarmouth (11.5f), the most recent from 4lb higher in May last year; may not have liked the soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) last month, but still needs the return of the blinkers to have a positive effect.

12/1

Form: 1234-1 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five wins from 11 starts since May last year, the latest when able to dictate a steady tempo here (1m3f) under Taylor Fisher (2-4 on her) on return from 136 days off last month; 5lb higher mark not the end of the world, but a truly run race over a longer trip would pose a question.
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5th

4

(2)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Habanero Star

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

Respectable third over C&D (soft/good to firm) the last twice, taking Brighton form figures to 123433; has won off this mark; holds solid claims kept to this track.

9/2

3rd

2

(1)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Habanero Star

9st 10lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Gay Kelleway

prominent

9/2

3rd

4

(13)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:05 Brighton

Habanero Star

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

Two wins this year, the latter at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) in early August; no match for clear winner when second at Goodwood (1m1f, soft) three weeks ago but is suited by this C&D and remains on a workable mark.

7/1

Form: 9d50-0

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
6lb lower than for the latest of three wins for Alice Haynes at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) a year ago, but failed to beat a rival in three starts on the Flat for this stable during the winter and then unseated his rider at the first on hurdle debut; look elsewhere.
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6th

15

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:20 Doncaster

Smart Connection

10st 8lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Michael Chapman

Narrow Cartmel winner off 2lb higher in August (2m6f, good to soft) but below form both starts since and stamina has not been proved beyond that, including in two runs last year over 2m7f.

66/1

9th

10

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 9lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Michael Chapman

Cartmel winner in August (2m6f, good to soft) and not disgraced over 2m7f here on only run since; could go well again.

50/1

7th

6

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: Michael Chapman

raced wide, midfield, no impression before 3 out

16/1

Form: 53489-

Last run: 166 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper and a course novice (1m3f) for Eve Johnson Houghton, but well beaten in three starts over hurdles for this yard during the winter; returns from 80 days off having undergone wind surgery in the meantime and probably best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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12th

7

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

A Shining Moon

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

towards rear, bad mistake 3rd

16/1

12th

6

(12)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

A Shining Moon

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

More than a year since he ran well on the Flat and the switch to blinkers didn't help last time (returns to the usual cheekpieces today); would be a surprise winner upped from 1m2f.

25/1

8th

7

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

A Shining Moon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Paul Midgley

On a lengthy losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 1m4f handicap at Leicester last month; blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces here with plenty to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Cedar Cage

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £50.90
Straight Forecast £31.11
Tricast £109.90
Trifecta £293.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Habanero Star

RP Ratings:

Defence Treaty

SPOTLIGHT:

Haven Lady

The Times:

Yakhabar

The Sun:

Franco Grasso

LAMBOURN:

Hashtagmetoo

Daily Mail:

Haven Lady

Telegraph:

Habanero Star

The Guardian:

Habanero Star

Daily Mirror:

Habanero Star

The Star:

Habanero Star

Daily Record:

Habanero Star

POSTDATA:

Defence Treaty

D Express:

Defence Treaty