April 18 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

1st
11 (13)
Urban Road

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 573-34

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Running with credit lately, as when beaten 4l into fourth of nine behind Kodebreaker over C&D last time; now 0-14, though, and a 3lb pull doesn't suggest a form turnaround is likely.
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5th

7

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Urban Road

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Often slowly away; last won in February 2025, with 14 races since; eight of nine wins were on AW, but easily best turf form came on last two starts (minor honours over 1m2f at Redcar) which gives hope; 2lb out of handicap.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Urban Road

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last February and eight of his nine wins have come on AW; can be slowly away but that didn't stop him finishing second over C&D (good to firm) last Monday when back up in trip; has the same mark today and could well be in the mix once more.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Urban Road

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on AW; can be slowly away and is 2lb above his last winning mark; needs to come down the weights.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 435416 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Raced too freely when only sixth of 12 over 7f here nine days ago, but has won twice at this track (7f/1m) this year and is capable of playing a part if settling better.
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7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist.

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 335573 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer, the latest over C&D from 3lb higher; beaten less than a length into third of six with blinkers reapplied in a better race at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) this month; place claims at least from the same mark.
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6th

8

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Biplane

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Never figured on turf last time (1m) but wasn't far away over 7f here the time before; does stay this far, for all that she's rarely seen over a mile these days.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Thirsk

Biplane

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Denied clear run before keeping on well for fifth (just behind Clear Angel) at Haydock (1m, good) last month and again ran well when third at Southwell (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to edge down the weights; each-way claims at least.

7/1

6

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Biplane

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John Wainwright

Denied a clear run when fifth over 1m at Haydock a fortnight ago and has returned to the mark she scored from over 6f at Newcastle in February; also has winning form here; another who has to enter the reckoning.

9/1

Form: 64-688

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Despite having fallen 1lb below his last winning mark he showed little on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in February; drops into a 0-60 for the first time and this is only his second go over this far (third in the first at Kempton); may do better.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

6th
2 (11)
Daafy

7/1

Form: 372254 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner (three on Tapeta) whose losing run is now up to 12, but he has often run with credit and should appreciate the return here after finishing fourth of ten at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time; more than capable of making an impact back down in grade if getting a good pace to aim at.
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6

(10)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Daafy

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who has been placed on both starts since winning over 7f here in January; also effective over 1m and current mark is probably not beyond him; ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Daafy

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Southwell specialist who has performed well (won then second) in C&D events this year and the form has received several boosts; strongly respected off an unaltered mark.

5/2

Form: 6-7538 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has dropped a long way in the weights and suggested he may be on the way back when third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month, but he didn't back it up when eighth of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) later in month (Inexplicable second); others preferred.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 454-06 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1m maiden winner on turf in Germany a year ago but well held in both starts for this yard including on his first outing since wind surgery at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; still unexposed, but 3lb drop not enough to tempt.
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8th

4

(3)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Mofridge

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

held up in rear, pushed along 3f out

10/1

10th

6

(8)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mofridge

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 1m on turf in Germany last April but underwhelming this year in his four runs (three AW) for new yard.

20/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Mofridge

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 1m on turf in Germany last spring but started off for Michael Attwater with three underwhelming AW runs this year (1m-1m4f) and will need to up his game here.

20/1

Form: 250253 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner, but his other six successes have all come at Wolverhampton; ran well when a close third of eight there (8.6f) ten days ago and despite just two wins from his last 26 starts, he cannot be dismissed.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

Form: 53-544 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Running with credit lately and now 1lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (1m, good) last summer; unexposed over this far and has run well on Tapeta, though the outside stall may make things tricky.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 679-9

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed but has plenty to prove on this first start since reportedly finishing lame on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in January.
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10th

9

(3)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Cuban Strike

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robyn Brisland

Unexposed having had just five starts, all on AW and last four over about 1m; no impact in those, however, and needs marked improvement.

50/1

11th

7

(12)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Strike

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robyn Brisland

led, headed but prominent 4f out

33/1

9th

8

(3)

7th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Strike

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Robyn Brisland

in rear, lost touch from 3f out, tailed off

25/1

Form: 3-0486

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-13 under both codes but has dropped a long way in the weights and is one of very few likely pace angles; could go well if left alone in front.
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7th

6

(6)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Positive Force

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to get his head in front and he arrives below par, only 12th in 1m Southwell handicap 16 days ago; cheekpieces and tongue strap go back on with lots to prove.

5/1

12th

5

(5)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Positive Force

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rebecca Menzies

midfield

10/1

6th

1

(11)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Thirsk

Positive Force

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Maiden who didn't go on for Kevin Ryan and needs more than he's shown for this yard, over hurdles and on the AW; should be well treated if the return to turf is what's wanted.

9/1

33/1

Form: 800-76

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well held in five starts and finished behind a couple of these on his second outing for the yard over C&D last time; plenty more required.
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7th

9

(9)

3rd May 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:40 Brighton

Our Boy Sam

9st 0lb

J: Robert Tart

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Unplaced all six starts; not disgraced when sixth of nine in 1m Southwell handicap in March and had excuses when down the field over same C&D last month but needs today's longer trip to unlock improvement.

16/1

13th

14

(7)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Our Boy Sam

8st 9lb

J: Robert Tart

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced wide, took keen hold early, held up in rear

33/1

6th

8

(9)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Our Boy Sam

9st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield

20/1

Form: 7-2079

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden whose best effort was when beaten a neck in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) in January; well below that form since; needs the drop in trip and addition of a visor to make a big difference.
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11

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:45 Brighton

Faithless Insomnia

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

14th

13

(4)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Faithless Insomnia

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold early, prominent, badly hampered soon after start

25/1

14

(5)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Faithless Insomnia

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Phil McEntee

Went close in a 1m2f classified event at Lingfield in January but he hasn't come close to that level in three runs since; new headgear tried today.

33/1

Form: 64/035

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £108.20
Straight Forecast £123.25
Tricast £770.49
Trifecta £1320.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Inexplicable

The Guardian:

Buraback

SPOTLIGHT:

Daafy

The Star:

Our Boy Sam

Telegraph:

Urban Road

The Times:

Darbucks

NEWMARKET:

Desert Miracle

Daily Mail:

Kodebreaker

RP Ratings:

Biplane

D Express:

Buraback

The Sun:

Inexplicable

Daily Record:

Inexplicable

Daily Mirror:

Daafy