April 06 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

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SCU Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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SCU Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5-3

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He hasn't lived up to market prominence in his two runs this winter, albeit he has displayed clear signs of ability; capable of better but such progress is needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Saint George

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

Goodwood Cup and Great Voltigeur entry; won handicap/turf debut at Doncaster (14.5f) in June and followed that with another seriously improved piece of form when second to Gregory (beat Klondike time before) in the 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot, again on good ground; drop back to 1m5f should be fine and there's lots to like about his chance.

5/2

2nd

10

(4)

21st Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Saint George

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in April on third start and followed up on recent handicap/turf debut at Doncaster (14.5f, good); today's task is considerably tougher but he impressed last time and is an each-way possible.

9/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

16:00 Doncaster

Saint George

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

Progressed in his three AW runs (1m, 1m2f and 1m3f) and last time it was when winning a novice race at Southwell, looking sure to stay further; more to give going into staying handicaps.

6/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 22- BF

Last run: 188 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs last season in 1m4f novices, running to a useful level in finishing second on each occasion; gelded afterwards; should have more to come this year and he's a leading contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

18:12 Sandown

Sweet William

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won this in 2024 and has added three more Group-race wins, the latest on reappearance in this month's Sagaro Stakes at Ascot (2m, good to firm) where he was clear with subsequent Group 1 winner Caballo De Mar; leading claims despite 5lb penalty.

Evs

1st

2

(9)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Sweet William

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Headgear and Rab Havlin all starts; not straightforward but he nearly always gives his running, including at this track; he did not have the top stayers to worry about last September when winning his second Doncaster Cup and the same seems to apply today, so he's a leading player.

2/1

2

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

12:55 Ascot

Sweet William

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Headgear and Rab Havlin all starts; not straightforward but he nearly always gives his running and was third and second in the last two runnings of this race; he did not have the top stayers to worry about last month when winning his second Doncaster Cup and while he had the edge over third-placed Trawlerman in this 12 months ago, he's found that rival too tough to crack in their two clashes this season.

5/1

7/4

Form: 5-

Last run: 146 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 22-1 for his Newcastle debut in November (1m2f) and was beaten just over 5l at the finish; that barely tells the story, however, as he was going well when running into a series of dead ends in the closing stages; open to plenty of improvement and one to take very seriously.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Banderas

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer, but handicap hurdle debut in September was too bad to be true; however, he made a promising return here over 2m 17 days ago when shaping as though he'd improve for the outing; interesting back up in trip.

16/1

5th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Banderas

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer; off since September; likely to be better for the run.

10/1

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Banderas

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Came good over hurdles at third attempt, with clearcut success at Southwell (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in June, and added a Flat win one month later; could still have untapped potential over jumps; one to consider.

8/1

4th
6 (3)
Al Asmakh

11/2

Form: 3

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging start to her career when third of ten at Chelmsford (1m) five weeks ago; should appreciate today's extra yardage but improvement is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

20:50 Leicester

Al Asmakh

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Returning from three months off when only 2l away in a 1m4f novice at Kempton and could have finished a bit closer (got short of room); turf debut; should improve some more now sent handicapping.

10/1

3rd

1

(6)

6th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Al Asmakh

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Third of ten at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and better form when boxing on in fourth of seven at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in April; off three months; has very similar form to a few of today's rivals and should stay 1m4f; stable also runs Sea Me Dance.

7/1

4th

6

(3)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Al Asmakh

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: S Woods

Made an encouraging start to her career when third of ten at Chelmsford (1m) five weeks ago; should appreciate today's extra yardage but improvement is required.

11/2

Form: 94

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her second run (1m2f, Polytrack) was better than her debut and she should stay this far; her form lags behind some of her rivals though and a big personal best will be needed to come out on top.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Six wins (all handicaps) from 32 runs; not disgraced after losing ground at the start when fourth of six at Nottingham four weeks ago; faces a significantly stiffer assignment on her first attempt at a Group race.

25/1

4th

1

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Nottingham

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

3-10 at Nottingham, including the first of last year's three wins; effective at 1m6f/2m and ran well on recent return, so shortlisted.

3/1

2nd

1

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Enjoyed a good 2025 when a three-time winner (from 1m6f to 2m) but she came in last in 1m6f Nottingham handicap on her final run in October; has gone well off a break, though.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns yearling; half-brother to five winners, notably Group 2 winner/2000 Guineas runner-up Delegator (RPR 123); dam an unraced sister to Group 1 winners Tomba and Holding Court; betting to guide on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Allo Al Khawaneej

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Modest on the Flat; 1-6 over hurdles, the win coming in a Kilbeggan maiden in April 2025 (15.5f, gd-yld); heavy ground not ideal the last twice; could improve for this sounder surface.

14/1

3rd

4

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 125y

16:30 Roscommon

Allo Al Khawaneej

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Twice tailed off on the Flat last month so current wellbeing is an issue, but he's in a shrewd yard and did win a maiden hurdle in April; hard to discount at this level.

5/1

13th

12

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Allo Al Khawaneej

9st 6lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Ordinary form at around 1m4f for Owen Burrows; won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan for this yard in April; returned to the Flat with a poor run at Listowel 22 days ago (2m, good); unlikely to be involved.

40/1

Form: 96

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Capable hurdler with three wins to his name; not fired in two Flat runs over 7f and 1m but this trip should see him in a better light; still looks one for handicaps after this though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

7th

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clear White Light

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

First four wins came over hurdles but he proved he could do it on the Flat when successful at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) in April; finished last of seven (behind three of these) on stable debut over C&D last month and needs to do much better.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £25.51
Trifecta £33.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Sweet William

SPOTLIGHT:

Banderas

POSTDATA:

Banderas

NEWMARKET:

Banderas

The Times:

Banderas

The Star:

Banderas

The Guardian:

Sweet William

Daily Mail:

Sweet William

D Express:

Sweet William

Daily Mirror:

Sweet William

The Sun:

Sweet William

Daily Record:

Sweet William