August 20 / 16.10 Southwell (AW)

16.10

Standard

Ambitions Personnel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Ambitions Personnel Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 091114 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Nothing in his first four starts on AW, but won his first three starts over 1m on turf this summer; only fourth of 12 off this mark in his bid for the four-timer at Newmarket (1m, good) 16 days ago (fifth has won since), but too early to suggest the handicapper has his measure albeit he has to prove himself back on the AW.
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1st

11

(11)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Panning For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Simcock

Proved unable to complete a turf four-timer but quickly regained the winning thread at Southwell (1m, AW; shade comfortably) last time, taking record in handicaps to 4-6; progressive 3yo who may not have reached his ceiling yet; warrants respect upped further in grade.

4/1

1st

8

(1)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Panning For Gold

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Simcock

Nothing in his first four starts on AW, but won his first three starts over 1m on turf this summer; only fourth of 12 off this mark in his bid for the four-timer at Newmarket (1m, good) 16 days ago (fifth has won since), but too early to suggest the handicapper has his measure albeit he has to prove himself back on the AW.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -61517

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has won two Wolverhampton handicaps (8.6f, Tapeta) this year, but ran into traffic and couldn't land a blow at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; perhaps Tapeta suits him better in which case he makes the shortlist here.
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6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 88-546

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a Doncaster maiden (6.5f, good) for Hugo Palmer as a 2yo and a similar level of form in three turf handicaps for this yard since returning in June; needs a bit more but is closely related to a few AW winners so she could improve for the new surface.
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3rd

1

(12)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Ibiza Love

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Made all to win a Doncaster maiden (6.5f, good) for Hugo Palmer as a 2yo and a similar level of form in three turf handicaps for this yard since returning in June; needs a bit more but is closely related to a few AW winners so she could improve for the new surface.

9/1

6th

2

(4)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:00 Windsor

Ibiza Love

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, hampered rival soon after start, raced in third

7/1

4th

13

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Ibiza Love

8st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

Highly tried on two occasions but, based on bare form, has not progressed from her maiden win on second 2yo start; 3lb out of weights in this warm handicap on second run for new stable; opposed.

25/1

Form: -99112 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In good form of late, winning at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) and Hamilton (1m, soft) before a narrow defeat at Doncaster (1m, soft); up another 2lb, but ought to go close once again.
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6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

Form: 554205

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best effort so far when second of five at Brighton (1m, good to firm) in June, but that form hasn't worked out and he's been well held in both subsequent starts; needs a step up.
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3rd

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Onemorenomore

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though.

8/1

10th

17

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Onemorenomore

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Good record here with three wins including a division of this (soft; acts on good/good to firm) in 2024; cashed in on reduced mark to open AW account over 7f in November and just 1lb higher on this return to turf after three months away; possibilities.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Onemorenomore

10st 12lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Philip McBride

Opened his AW account in C&D event in November; switch to front-running didn't quite pay dividends here last time but he still ran respectably; remains of interest in this scenario.

6/1

10/1

Form: -16866 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his last four starts on turf, but ran better than his finishing position would suggest on his penultimate outing and is now 1lb lower than when making a successful return at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta; first start since wind surgery) in May; interesting.
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3rd

4

16th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 2

12:05 Cheltenham

Eagle Prince

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

No great shakes on the Flat and the form of his Sedgefield win (narrowly on good) isn't mindblowing form; however, was ridden more patiently than An Bradan Feasa when 6l off that rival in Grade 2 here last month (on soft) and a mistake at the last flight didn't aid his cause; looks a key player.

6/1

12/1

Form: 9-4275

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who looked to be on the way back when second of 13 in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in May, but twice held since including on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, soft) last month; needs the switch to blinkers to give her a lift.
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1st

2

(7)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tamaluk

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

raced in second, led under 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

3/1

3rd

5

(4)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tamaluk

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 2f

13/2

7th

8

(12)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Tamaluk

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran her best race for new connections when a close fourth at Kempton four weeks ago (1m); that form has taken some knocks though and she may prove vulnerable from the widest stall.

8/1

20/1

Form: 6-354

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Some ability in four starts for Kevin Ryan, including when third of 14 in a 7f maiden here February; changed hands for 28,000gns last month and makes his debut for his new yard after 79 days off having been gelded in the meantime; worth a market check.
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10th

10

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

His 8.6f win at Wolverhampton came out of the blue and he then disappointed at Nottingham; seems far more effective on the AW; tries an eyeshield.

14/1

8th

9

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

Back to form a little out of the blue when awarded a handicap over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; retains plenty of handicapping scope on peak form but has done the majority of his winning on AW.

6/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Patchy record since winning a 9.4f handicap here in December 2024; however, that was when ridden by Rossa Ryan (form figures of 11312 when he has been aboard) and he is now 13lb lower; needs a revival but a return to positive tactics from stall 1 would seem likely and he is an interesting contender.

11/2

9th
7 (6)
Habooba

10/1

Form: 5-527

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Second of four at Meydan (7f, dirt) in February the best of her four starts in the UAE last winter; makes her stable/handicap debut after six months off (same owner); market may guide.
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10th

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Habooba

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: T J Kent

Has bundles of early speed and she used it to good effect at both Kempton (6f) and York (5f) in the first half of the season; ran better than the 5l defeat suggests behind Shagraan at Beverley last time but, even so, it appeared to highlight her limitations at this level.

40/1

8

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Habooba

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: T J Kent

Has progressed with virtually every run since joining her current yard in 2023, winning five handicaps; her latest success at York in May was a personal best by some way and showed she's at least as effective at 5f as 6f; in much deeper here but she still looks unexposed and could have a say.

14/1

Form: 2-4551 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Took well to the fitting of cheekpieces when off the mark at the seventh attempt at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; 5lb higher, but she has run well on Tapeta before and has each-way claims if the headgear continues to work.
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2

11th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:40 Ludlow

Silk Bird

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Won on the Flat in 2023; has regressed in that code since; didn't run badly when fourth of six over C&D recently on second hurdle start but she's up against it if two-time bumper runner-up Service Minimum takes to hurdling.

12/1

2

11th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:40 Ludlow

Silk Bird

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Won on the Flat in 2023; has regressed in that code since; didn't run badly when fourth of six over C&D recently on second hurdle start but she's up against it if two-time bumper runner-up Service Minimum takes to hurdling.

12/1

4th

7

23rd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:38 Ludlow

Silk Bird

10st 9lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Fair form for 1m Flat win in July 2023; however, absent 482 days before tailed off for new yard in four races on Flat and one over hurdles.

200/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-5550 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
The only one of these with winning course form, having made all in a 7f novice late last year; hasn't shone since returning in April and the return here is the one small cause for optimism.
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5th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Squires

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out.

5/1

12th

1

(9)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

10st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range.

12/1

13th

5

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way.

8/1

33/1

Form: 6-0897

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his five starts for Iain Jardine last year, but beaten upwards of 10l in four outings since returning for this yard in June; best watched on AW debut unless the market suggests otherwise.
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6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Finn Russell

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Six-time winner, the latest over C&D in May off 2lb lower; underfoot conditions shouldn't faze him but he does need to rebound from a lesser effort at Chester six weeks ago.

10/1

6th

9

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:30 Chester

Finn Russell

9st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Only 3lb lower when beating five others at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he was beaten a long way over hurdles last time having bled from the nose.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £32.60
Straight Forecast £31.44
Tricast £286.70
Trifecta £325.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Powerful Response

Telegraph:

Yeoman

POSTDATA:

Mr Squires

NEWMARKET:

Panning For Gold

D Express:

Tamaluk

SPOTLIGHT:

Eagle Prince

Daily Mirror:

Yeoman

The Times:

Powerful Response

The Star:

Powerful Response

Daily Record:

Powerful Response