June 13 / 15.30 Southwell (AW)

15.30

Standard

GB Civils Handicap

  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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GB Civils Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.20
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 4321-4 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo and 1m on AW shouldn't be an issue; remote last of four on her reappearance but it was 1m2f on slow ground; this should be more suitable.
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6th

5

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Swift Lioness

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Can race freely and has been hit and miss this season; the return to soft ground should help, though, and better can be expected if she's ridden aggressively again in a race not overloaded with pace.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Salisbury

Swift Lioness

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Has won three of her seven starts and she really kicked on again when finishing well to beat a clear second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) two weeks ago; up 7lb in this tougher race but she could continue on the upgrade and is respected back on turf.

7/2

1st

8

(8)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Swift Lioness

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Won twice as a 2yo and 1m on AW shouldn't be an issue; remote last of four on her reappearance but it was 1m2f on slow ground; this should be more suitable.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 241-29 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Marked improvement when winning a 1m nursery at Kempton last September; ran well for second in a Haydock handicap that represents strong form on his reappearance in April (1m, good) and although he was a beaten favourite at Newmarket last time, he raced prominently in a race dominated by those held up; still capable of better.
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13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

28/1

13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear

28/1

5th

4

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Acotango

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, never on terms

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 691-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three modest runs on turf but they sandwich a cosy Tapeta win in November; not easy to assess but getting back on this surface may be the key and blinkers are now added.
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12th

7

(9)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come Together

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His two efforts on the AW stand head and shoulders above his six starts on turf, winning here (8.6f) 11 months ago and finishing third of ten at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in June; possibilities.

20/1

18

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come Together

9st 0lb

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11th

13

(3)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Come Together

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Lightly raced 3yo who won 8.6f AW novice last November and drops back in trip on his third outing for this yard; however, he's hard to fancy based on what he's shown the last twice (1m2f/1m3f).

40/1

Form: 32-18 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improved effort at the third attempt when easily landing a 1m novice at Kempton in February; prominent in the betting for a Goodwood handicap last month but he was unable to land a blow; still capable of better.
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6th

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

10lb higher than for his Perth win last June (2m, good), after which he ran well on the Flat at Galway; back from 289 days off when beaten about 12l at Wexford and that could have been needed; on a tough mark, though.

7/1

10th

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Returned from 181-day absence at Perth (2m, good) in June last year to get off the mark over hurdles with an easy victory off 95 when a well-backed 15-8 favourite; posted a fine third off top weight on the Flat at the Galway festival when last seen; big player but market will be crucial after his absence.

11/4

1

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Garrick Painter

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Both AW wins have been over shorter; comes here in good heart following Perth hurdles win last month and ground to suit (won't want rain).

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 2518-

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Tapeta maiden on his third start; out of his depth in a 1m2f Group 3 at Newmarket when last seen in October; this more realistic and accessories could help him settle.
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9th

3

(10)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Form dipped at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he is normally consistent on AW and could well rebound; back on career-low mark and holds a good chance if taking well to new headgear (tongue-tie and blinkers replace hood/cheekpieces).

11/2

0

5

(10)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

0-9 since his novice win here (8.6f) last September but he's reached the frame in last three runs and was beaten less than 2l behind See You Boy at Lingfield (7f) last week; hasn't had much luck with the draw again but he shouldn't be far away.

9/1

4th

1

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Had been running over further but was bang there on the return to 7f last week at Chelmsford when tried in this new headgear combination; the draw could prove troublesome.

5/2

Form: 38-625

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won twice over shorter last summer but the handicapper has been in command this year; this is a lower grade than when a close fifth at York last month but others may have greater potential; AW debut.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Metahorse

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Darryll Holland

Two wins last year (6f/7f), the latest off this mark; some fair placed efforts without winning this season; each-way chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Metahorse

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up at Epsom and here before an excusable defeat at Ascot after getting a worked up in the stalls; the principal concern would an apparent preference for drier ground.

7/1

9/1

Form: 3221-2

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Progressive at two, winning a 7f maiden at Brighton in September; bumped into a handicap blot on reappearance at Redcar six weeks ago; still capable of better.
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5th

6

(7)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Inspirited

9st 7lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Marco Botti

Form dipped on AW last time; has a consistent record (32212) on turf, most recently second behind a progressive and well-treated rival at Redcar (1m, good to soft) on seasonal debut; enters calculations off same mark back in this sphere.

12/1

7th

10

(2)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Inspirited

9st 0lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Progressive at two, winning a 7f maiden at Brighton in September; bumped into a handicap blot on reappearance at Redcar six weeks ago; still capable of better.

9/1

2nd

3

(1)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:00 Redcar

Inspirited

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Marco Botti

Placed on first three starts, before comfortably winning from the front in a five-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good) last September in first-time cheekpieces; unraced on softer than good; 1m can help with further improvement on this handicap/seasonal debut.

7/1

10/1

Form: 5-1283

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW, winning at Kempton in February and a creditable third over 7f here last month; that latest effort suggests he'll need improvement for this first crack at 1m if he's to defy this mark.
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8th

7

(9)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Little Edi

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Richard Spencer

Good record on AW, winning at Kempton in February and a creditable third over 7f here last month; that latest effort suggests he'll need improvement for this first crack at 1m if he's to defy this mark.

10/1

3rd

6

(1)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Little Edi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Spencer

Tailed off at Newbury three weeks ago but that was his first run on soft ground; had previously improved for cheekpieces on the AW, winning over 7f at Kempton then narrowly defeated on his return visit; could easily bounce back with Billy Loughnane booked.

8/1

8th

10

(9)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newbury

Little Edi

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Had plenty of experience; has improved for cheekpieces on the AW this year, winning over 7f at Kempton then narrowly defeated there 23 days ago; now significantly higher than his handicap defeats on turf last year so there are question marks back on grass.

9/1

Form: 4453-7

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ran well on his nursery debut at Pontefract in October (1m, good to soft); low-key return to action ten weeks ago (1m2f, soft); career best required.
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9th

9

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

12/1

9th

9

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

In good form in the autumn, winning over 6f at Wolverhampton and 7f at Leicester (heavy); not quite so good on last two starts (7f and 8.5f); could bounce back.

12/1

2

(5)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Versatile trip-wise, having won over 6f on this track in September and later a 7f turf claimer the following month; another sound effort over the extended 1m here next time and although his 7f handicap form isn't particularly compelling, he's in good enough form to be considered.

5/1

Form: 027

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second of eight at Leicester last month (7f, soft); less good at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; opening mark looks tough.
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6th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Story Of Peace

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-4, clear best effort when second at Leicester (7f, soft) in May; turned in a stinker at Southwell (1m, AW; tailed-off last) most recently; chance partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

25/1

10th

9

(10)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Story Of Peace

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ran well when second of eight at Leicester last month (7f, soft); less good at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; opening mark looks tough.

12/1

7th

9

(12)

23rd May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Story Of Peace

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

No show on his Yarmouth debut (1m, good) last month, but improved plenty when beaten half a length into second of eight at Leicester (7f, soft) 11 days later; in good hands and could well improve again, but he has plenty on from the widest stall.

8/1

Form: 66-21

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two turf runs over 7f as a 2yo; much better this year, following his C&D second in March with an easy front-running win at Kempton three weeks ago (7f); hit by the handicapper for that success and he'll need another good step forward to take this.
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11th

9

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Doncaster

Trip To Rome

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, prominent

33/1

Non-runners

Trip To Rome

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £174.20
Straight Forecast £124.02
Tricast £705.48
Trifecta £856.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Trip To Rome

The Times:

Metahorse

SPOTLIGHT:

Acotango

TOPSPEED:

Garrick Painter

NEWMARKET:

Band Of Steel

The Guardian:

Little Edi

Telegraph:

Trip To Rome

Daily Mail:

Trip To Rome

D Express:

Trip To Rome

Daily Mirror:

Trip To Rome

The Star:

Trip To Rome

Daily Record:

Trip To Rome

The Sun:

Metahorse

RP RATINGS:

Acotango