April 06 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 05705-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper in 2021; not at her best last year but she ran well on her final run for Chris Wall in October (7f, soft); raced too freely on her one run over this trip but notable that her new yard have fitted her with a hood; starts this season on a good mark; contender on AW debut.
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3

(1)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Kingmania

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Ferguson

Down the field at Southwell (1m) last time when back in a handicap, but didn't run badly after a slow start and she won on the Tapeta there (1m) in April; Newmarket trainer does well here and she's not ruled out.

10/1

11th

5

(13)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kingmania

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: James Ferguson

Takes a drop back in grade, following Listed defeats on turf the last twice; sole attempt on AW resulted in C&D win (off 3lb lower) on stable/seasonal debut; interesting back here, being unexposed on the surface.

11/1

12th

4

(10)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:10 Haydock

Kingmania

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: James Ferguson

Three-time turf winner who scored in a first-time hood (retained since) on stable debut in a Class 4 handicap at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; ran well on form but underlined she has something to find at Listed level when sixth (Purplepay third) at Pontefract last month.

50/1

2nd
1 (4)
Francesi

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 23223- D

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a novice event at Lingfield on his reappearance one year ago; placed in three AW handicaps in late 2022, after which he was gelded; could take another step forward this year but such progress is required.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -51350 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
The Newcastle handicap he won in February rather fell apart but he ran well in a C&D handicap next time; not at his best over 7f the last twice but returning to 1m will be in his favour.
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5

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Michael Appleby; no success since 2024, and Flat mark has dropped to a lowly 42; jumped badly and pulled up on his hurdling debut at Punchestown two weeks ago.

100/1

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Michael Appleby; no wins since 2024 and Flat mark has dropped to a basement level; slim hopes rest on hurdles rejuvenating him.

40/1

13th

11

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Plastic Paddy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven AW wins in the UK; however, has been poor on turf for this yard and needs a major revival.

33/1

Form: 21369- C

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Bolted up over 7f here last August off a 6lb lower mark; ended 2022 with a couple of lesser efforts at Newmarket (7f); he'll need to be at his very best on his return if he's to make an impact at this level.
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4th

1

(1)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:42 Kempton (AW)

The Mouse King

10st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia Feilden

On the same mark as when running away with a 7f handicap at Southwell in August 2022; rarely seen since and he was well beaten at Chelmsford on last month's return from 13 months off; could take benefit from that run and this should be a better guide as to how much ability remains.

20/1

9th

2

(10)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

The Mouse King

9st 10lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Julia Feilden

raced wide, in touch with leaders

14/1

9th

2

(10)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

The Mouse King

9st 10lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Julia Feilden

raced wide, in touch with leaders

14/1

10/1

Form: 640-24 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but he has run well in two starts at Newcastle this year; more will be needed to come out on top in this field though.
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10th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Vaccine

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Disappointing fifth at Redcar last time but has a good record here and won over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago; could bounce back with big run.

9/1

5th

2

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:13 Redcar

Vaccine

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for the season with last-gasp success at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher here and good 3lb claimer Sean Kirrane is enlisted; this straight mile should also suit; respected.

7/2

1st

4

(5)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Pontefract

Vaccine

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-12 since novice win in 2021 and below best when mid-division in the Carlisle Bell last time; however, prior to that he ran two good races over this C&D (good to soft/good) and is not discounted.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 111112 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
He hasn't looked back since stepping up to middle distances, winning five times here this year from 1m3f to 2m; ran right up to his best when second at Newcastle three weeks ago and still has time to do better; whether he'll have the pace to cope with the return to 1m is a moot point though.
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1st

2

(3)

8th May 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Jeanius

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Herrington

Ran up a five-timer here early in the year (1m3f-today's trip), latterly off an 8lb mark; raced freely down to 1m last time and will need to settle better going right back up in distance, especially into a small field.

3/1

6th

2

(1)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Jeanius

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He hasn't looked back since stepping up to middle distances, winning five times here this year from 1m3f to 2m; ran right up to his best when second at Newcastle three weeks ago and still has time to do better; whether he'll have the pace to cope with the return to 1m is a moot point though.

6/1

2nd

5

(1)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Dubai Jeanius

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has proved a revelation this year, winning all five of his starts at Southwell including when stepped up to the extended 2m there a week ago; can't be dismissed in his current mood, though a 5lb penalty and different track pose a new question.

3/1

9/2

Form: 864112 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his C&D win last month; followed up at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) three days later and he went very close in his hat-trick bid back at Wolverhampton last week; due to be 2lb higher from the weekend and another good run looks on the cards.
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7th

9

(9)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Athmad

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his C&D win last month; followed up at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) three days later and he went very close in his hat-trick bid back at Wolverhampton last week; due to be 2lb higher from the weekend and another good run looks on the cards.

9/2

2nd

3

(5)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Athmad

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

held up in rear

5/2

1st

6

(1)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Athmad

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Seven-time Tapeta winner who sits 12lb below his last winning mark (dead-heat over 1m2f at Newcastle in February 2022); out of sorts lately, with hopes seemingly pinned on the change of scenery - a first ever visit to Southwell - and a drop back to 1m working the oracle.

12/1

Form: 245267 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He's been on the go for some time now and there have been signs that the handicapper is in command of late; tries 1m for the first time since his stable debut 33 runs back; others appeal more.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

12/1

Form: -25126 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fully effective under the conditions but he finished behind Plastic Paddy on his penultimate start and he wasn't at his best here last time; others have more pressing claims.
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7th

1

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Chiefs Will

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Last win came off this mark on AW in January; creditable third over C&D (good to firm) on the return to turf, then spoiled chance with an awkward start when beaten favourite at Newmarket later in June; has a fighting chance granted a clean break.

15/2

4th

3

(12)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Chiefs Will

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Archie Watson

awkward start and slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Yarmouth

Chiefs Will

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Doubled his winning tally when successful at Southwell (1m, AW) in January, but below form at the same venue the last twice and has a bit to prove back on turf; unraced on ground faster than good.

10/1

12/1

Form: 33-453 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who shaped well on his handicap debut (C&D) in February, meeting trouble in running; less good over 7f last time but still has time to deliver a bigger effort.
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4th

6

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Candy Warhol

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; 0-10 on turf but placed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and here (5.7f, firm) on his last two starts; cheekpieces return after one run in blinkers.

5/1

2nd

5

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Candy Warhol

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

3-34 on the AW and 0-9 on turf; has been threatening a breakthrough on grass and looks sure to go well again from the front; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces.

3/1

3rd

8

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Candy Warhol

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; arrives on the back of two second-place finishes over 5f on the AW; 0-8 on turf but is effective on good to firm; not sure to benefit from the return to 6f.

9/2

12/1

Form: 28323- D BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name from 13 starts but he wasn't in bad form when last seen six months ago; drops back to 1m for his reappearance and sports a hood for the first time; might find one or two better handicapped.
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6th

12

(13)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.4f; first-time cheekpieces) last month and he followed up with a dominant display on his return visit two weeks later; 7lb higher here but he remains well handicapped on his old form including a win over C&D; key player.

11/4

1st

4

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Caught the eye on penultimate start; justified market support over C&D subsequently (in newly applied cheekpieces), that his first win since September 2023; a 4lb rise looks fair, so he's entitled to be on the premises assuming the headgear continues to have the desired effect.

2/1

1st

6

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

No win since September 2023 (1m, Kempton; from 9lb higher); caught the eye making late headway (sixth; 16-1) over 8.5f here seven weeks ago; interesting to see if added cheekpieces can instigate a revival; market helpful.

8/1

12/1

Form: 33429- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Her two wins have come on fast ground at Pontefract, the second of them off just a 2lb lower mark; drawn widest ahead of her reappearance; others more appealing.
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6th

3

(6)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:30 Doncaster

My Silent Song

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Dunlop

Dual Pontefract winner (1m, good to firm) who finished last of 12 on her Southwell reappearance (1m, AW) this month; needs the longer trip and application of a hood to make a difference and she could probably do without any more rain.

33/1

12th

4

(12)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

My Silent Song

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold

12/1

9th

9

(1)

19th Oct 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

My Silent Song

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (jockey said filly ran too free)

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.20
Straight Forecast £24.54
Tricast £152.10
Trifecta £195.70

Selections

THE NORTH:

Athmad

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingmania

NEWMARKET:

Francesi

TOPSPEED:

Intervention

LAMBOURN:

Chief's Will

The Sun:

Vaccine

Telegraph:

Francesi

RP Ratings:

Kingmania

The Times:

Kingmania

POSTDATA:

Intervention

The Guardian:

Athmad

Daily Mail:

Athmad

D Express:

Athmad

Daily Mirror:

Athmad

The Star:

Athmad

Daily Record:

Athmad