May 11 / 14.25 Southwell (AW)

14.25

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Read Richard Hannon’s Chester Blogs @unibetracing Maiden Stakes (Div I) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4104
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Read Richard Hannon’s Chester Blogs @unibetracing Maiden Stakes (Div I) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when second of seven on her debut over C&D last month; the form looks ordinary but she should improve and holds each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Ormolulu

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Gemma Tutty

Has done all of her winning over 6f, mostly on Southwell AW; perhaps needed her Leicester reappearance effort but she's not the percentage call returned to 7f and kept to this sphere.

25/1

5th

3

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Ormolulu

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gemma Tutty

Weighted to go well on best turf form and the drying ground shouldn't cause her any grief, having run so well on good to firm at York (6f) last June; also a winner of her one C&D start, in 2023, and the booking of Billy Loughnane signals intent; has prospects despite lacking a recent run.

6/1

7th

5

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ormolulu

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

In better form than her form figures imply as she's been finding her share of trouble; running style lends itself to that but capable of having a say should the breaks come at crucial times; goes well at this track.

6/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 532-24 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Odds on when a disappointing fourth of nine in a Pontefract novice (6f, good to soft) last time, but had been placed in her three previous starts, including when beaten a short head in a handicap over this C&D; becoming exposed but still holds a solid chance if bouncing back.
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13th

10

(3)

4th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: R K Watson

Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September but failed to beat a rival in two starts since; others more likely.

50/1

13th

10

(3)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: R K Watson

Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September but failed to beat a rival in two starts since; others more likely.

50/1

14th

2

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: R K Watson

Penultimate Cork third was her best run for a while; soft ground probably against her last time so may appreciate return to this surface.

16/1

3rd
5 (2)
Okami

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000euros foal, 22,000gns yearling, £70,000 2yo; first foal; dam 1m2f winner (including AW; RPR 80), half-sister to useful winners Rosso Corsa (6f-7f including 2yo/Group 3) and Sunrise Safari (5f-6f) out of unraced half-sister to smart sprinter/miler Poolesta; represents a top yard and respected on debut, especially if the market is positive.
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11th

8

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Okami

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Paul Midgley

Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Notched his second C&D success when winning by a neck in January and he posted a solid effort when third of ten here 15 days ago; place claims again.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

Held off the late finishers to notch his second C&D win (11-2; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; respectable effort (sixth) over 6f at Wolverhampton latest; Jack Callan's 5lb claim may aid the cause from a handicapping perspective.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 when last of seven on his debut over C&D last month, fading after showing early speed; probably needs more time.
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7th

8

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nautical Dream

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jessica Macey

ducked left start, prominent, briefly disputed lead over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

6th

5

(8)

19th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Yarmouth

Nautical Dream

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Only four runs, showing promise at Southwell in May and also on last month's handicap debut when a never-nearer seventh of the 11 runners, not getting a clear run at things late on; can do better and needs a market check.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Beverley

Nautical Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Dandy Man colt who hinted at promise when fourth in a 6f novice at Southwell but failed to build on it when fifth of eight in 6f Redcar maiden in May; back for his handicap debut after a wind op and shouldn't be written off.

10/1

Form: 6/4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 for her first two starts 511 days apart, but has hinted at ability as when fourth of 11 at Doncaster (6f, soft; first-time hood) 13 days ago; should find a race but it's more likely to be in handicaps after this.
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10th

13

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Miss Willows

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Made all, scrambling home at Redcar (7f, Class 6, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last September; showed that same speed before weakening on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good; 11th of 14; 25-1) in April; has a tricky draw to navigate, unless electing to go far side.

33/1

11th

10

(8)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Miss Willows

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Bookended last season with wins, the latest by a short head over this far at Redcar; never won off this high a mark.

12/1

6th
3 (3)
Kracking

3/1

Form: 3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2 when last of three on his Wolverhampton debut (6f, Tapeta) last month but did well to finish as close as he did after giving away a lot of ground at the start; should know more this time and is one for the shortlist.
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7

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kracking

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; made all in a small field at Brighton in April when rated 3lb higher; patchy since and has stamina to prove.

10/1

6th

4

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Kracking

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; the pick of his form in the first half of the year brings him right into the reckoning but more recent efforts haven't quite been at that level; dropping into a Class 6 will help.

7/1

3

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Kracking

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; placed at Yarmouth last Sunday; registered his most recent success off this mark over C&D in April; interesting back here.

10/1

66/1

Form: 60

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth of nine on her Lingfield debut (7f, Polytrack) in March but well beaten back there last month; can be handicapped after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:35 Windsor

Diamond Hands

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Finished last of eight in Lingfield handicap (5f) on latest AW start, taking record to 0-4; holds weak claims on overall form and this switch to turf needs to prompt improvement.

25/1

8th

7

(9)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Diamond Hands

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jim Boyle

dwelt start and slowly into stride, always behind

20/1

7th

8

(8)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Diamond Hands

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jim Boyle

Sixth of nine on her Lingfield debut (7f, Polytrack) in March but well beaten back there last month; can be handicapped after this.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Lady Of Inishfree (RPR 94); dam 1m2f turf/1m4f AW winner (83), half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Golden Aquila out of 12.5f Group 2 winner; wouldn't be an obvious winner first time out and will probably need much further on breeding.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Smokey Lonesome

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Denis Quinn

fractious at the post

33/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 70

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability when seventh of nine on his debut over C&D last month but well beaten at Doncaster (6f, soft) a fortnight later when over 20l behind Miss Willows; handicaps are an option after this.
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9th

12

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Returned from break with hard-fought C&D win in January and has held his form pretty well since, albeit his latest run was a shade disappointing; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features.

10/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D victory (third one) and has continued in good form, fading late on when third of 11 in 1m classified event here last time; ought to be thereabouts again.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified.

5/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 362 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not seen since last of 15 on Thirsk debut (5f, good) a year ago; out of an AW winner and a hood is now given a go, but probably best watched.
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8th

11

(5)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Roxys Charm

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, lost position 2f out, weakened over 1f out

40/1

10th

16

(3)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Roxys Charm

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has achieved little in three qualifying runs at up to 7f; allotted a basement marks for handicaps but still hard to make a case for.

50/1

9th

9

(4)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roxys Charm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Failed to beat a rival on her debut last May and was the same story on her comeback in a Southwell maiden (6f, AW) last month; now steps up to 7f and can only be watched.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £37.67
Trifecta £57.10

Selections

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Dear Daphne

SPOTLIGHT:

Kracking

Daily Mirror:

Okami

The Star:

Ormolulu

The Sun:

Okami

Daily Record:

Ormolulu

LAMBOURN:

Kracking

Telegraph:

Kracking

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Dear Daphne

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