March 05 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £6156
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.60
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 61/

Last run: 503 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trained by Charlie Appleby when off the mark on his second start at Newmarket (1m2f, good; first-time cheepieces, now removed) in October 2022; changed hands for 16,000gns last September; half-brother to a dirt winner in the UAE and stable going well; market instructive.
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2

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Cannon Rock

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Strong form when runner-up at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in May 2024; lightly raced since and unable to get competitive, most recently in Newmarket handicap (1m1f, good); it's possible he'll still be the main threat to Empirestateofmind, however; wears a first-time visor.

4/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Cannon Rock

11st 3lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: James Owen

One-time useful but looking regressive and was tailed off at Windsor (extended 1m3f, soft) on return from an absence; bit to prove now, especially at this trip.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £10.50

Form: 5-

Last run: 322 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1 when a well-beaten fifth of six on his Lingfield debut (1m, Polytrack) last April; gelded since and a tongue-tie now given a go, but although plenty of improvement is required he represents a respected yard and his pedigree suggests the longer trip should suit; watch market.
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4th

1

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

13:40 Exeter

Emaculate Soldier

11st 4lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Dual Flat winner (AW) for previous yard but well held in two runs for current one, on the Flat and on hurdling debut.

66/1

4

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Emaculate Soldier

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Fair Flat racer who won twice on AW for Archie Watson this spring (1m6f/1m4f); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles but probably best watched today; refitted cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

4th

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Emaculate Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Wins at Wolverhampton in April (1m6f) and June (1m4f); dropped right away in a Class 3 at Wolverhampton five weeks ago but this company should be more manageable; well beaten in two previous Lingfield visits.

10/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 43-622 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In the frame in five of her six starts, going down narrowly the last twice including when beaten a short head by Caustic at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) on her penultimate outing; not really progressing, but is 6lb better off with her old rival so shouldn't be far away again.
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7th

5

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Eleanor Cross

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent on outer

10/1

5th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eleanor Cross

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Nine-race maiden who has proved largely consistent on AW surfaces (twice narrowly beaten) and turf; should not be far away.

6/1

3rd

4

(5)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Pontefract

Eleanor Cross

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Eight-race maiden who has proved largely consistent; absent since midfield effort in competitive Vase event at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) on Good Friday; less exposed on turf and has possibilities returned to this sphere (third attempt).

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-2 in bumpers and made a successful hurdles debut in December, since when he has run really well to finish second behind two nice types; his dam won an AW bumper and the market should be most instructive on Flat debut.
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5th

6

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Secret Squirrel

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Just two starts this season and down the field in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month; however, prior to that he was a creditable third of four in the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) and he was a progressive handicapper last term (various ground); not discounted.

7/1

19th

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Secret Squirrel

10st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Won a valuable handicap hurdle at Windsor (2m, soft) last winter and probably would have been placed in two others but for falling at the last; showed more than enough to think he retains all of his ability when third of four to Alexei in the Grade 2 Kingwell at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) on reappearance four weeks ago; entitled to come on for that.

12/1

3rd

4

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 1

13:35 Wincanton

Secret Squirrel

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Hughie Morrison

Overall record of 5-12, including three wins at around 2m over hurdles (good to soft/soft); his last win was at Windsor last January but he fell at the last in a major handicap at Newbury the following month and has been on the sidelines since; has something to prove after a year off and this looks tough on the figures.

7/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 2-4

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner last September and showed ability on the AW when second of nine behind a 66-1 shot here (1m3f) in December; not so good when fourth of nine at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last time and a line though the winner gives him a bit to find with Caustic.
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6th

2

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Little Peter

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

A fair 2m winner at his best but he came in last in 2m Newcastle handicap in December; won a point last month though so is no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Little Peter

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Berry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

6th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Little Peter

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Berry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart performer over jumps, including a Listed success over hurdles early last year; comes into this in good heart having won over fences last month and fascinating to see what the market says about him on Flat debut (won a bumper as a 4yo).
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30

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Marble Sands

10st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Negotiated these fences safely in the 2m5f Topham one year ago, albeit fading into 12th; a strong-staying display to win at Cheltenham (near 3m4f, soft; 5lb higher today) in November hints at untapped potential over long distances.

50/1

5/2

Form: 3-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers and has done well since switched to the AW, finishing third of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in a race not run to suit and beating Eleanor Cross by a short head at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; now 6lb worse off, but that race may not have panned out ideally for him either; no surprise if he confirms the form.
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5th

2

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caustic

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Won a C&D novice last February; mixed bag in handicaps since then and this winter's efforts need bettering to win.

12/1

2

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caustic

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Won a C&D novice last February; mixed bag in handicaps since then and this winter's efforts need bettering to win.

12/1

1

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Caustic

10st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Off the mark in 1m4f novice on Lingfield AW in February but mixed results since and well back when upped to 2m at Wolverhampton in November.

7/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper, two hurdles and a chase when trained in Ireland; new headgear given a go now making his stable/AW debut after five months off and the market should reveal more.
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1st

5

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:25 Stratford

Rotten Row

10st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Ex-Irish 7yo who readily drew clear to win in lower-grade company here (2m5f, good) in June, his fifth start for Gary Hanmer; also ran well at Cartmel last month and ought to be in the thick of things again.

9/4

4th

3

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:25 Cartmel

Rotten Row

11st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner in Ireland; mixed record under both codes for current yard but he returned to form with a stylish win over fences at Stratford (2m5f, good) last month; back up 7lb in the weights but that was a personal best last time and he still looks feasibly treated.

11/2

1st

3

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Rotten Row

11st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner in Ireland; down the field in two 1m4f novices on the AW before finishing fifth and sixth in a pair of handicap hurdles at about 2m; reservations for now.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of her three bumpers and showed some ability when fifth of eight in a Newcastle novice (1m2f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; hood returns, but she looks more one for handicaps.
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9

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Storm Spirit

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Placed in AW bumpers but exposed as limited on the Flat and she unseated early on hurdling debut; others preferred.

33/1

8

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:45 Market Rasen

Storm Spirit

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Placed in two AW bumpers but she's exposed as limited on the Flat and can be taken on here; hood added.

50/1

4th

5

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Storm Spirit

9st 12lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, weakened over 2f out

25/1

10th
5 (11)
Mr Zippi

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two small-field bumpers last May/June, but beaten a very long way in a Listed bumper in December; half-brother to a dirt winner in the UAE, but others still make greater appeal on Flat debut.
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5

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Zippi

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

Dual bumper winner and looks capable of winning on the Flat, coming from further back than the winner when second over 1m4f here in April; should be sharper for a recent comeback run at Newcastle and enters calculations.

8/1

1

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Zippi

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Dual bumper winner and looks capable of winning on the Flat; came from further back than the winner when second at Southwell in April (1m4f); can go well fresh.

10/1

2nd

3

(13)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Mr Zippi

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Dual bumper winner; close fourth over C&D in December but four lesser runs have followed, the latest in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

66/1

Form: 0-6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on his bumper debut last August, but regressive since and finished a long way behind a couple of these at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; look elsewhere.
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11th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Ridge Hill

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Showed promise on his bumper debut last August, but regressive since and finished a long way behind a couple of these at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; look elsewhere.

66/1

6th

2

(1)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Ridge Hill

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

held up in rear, outpaced throughout, lost touch 3f out

25/1

10th

2

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ridge Hill

9st 12lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Well related, being a brother to Group 2 Yorkshire Cup winner Dartmouth among others; didn't build on a fair bumper debut last time, thanks to pulling hard on soft ground, and retains some potential switched to the Flat.

8/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two soft-ground bumpers this year (tailed off last time); makes little appeal.
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12th

9

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

10st 7lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

More talent than many with his rating but he is often the architect of his own demise, as when virtually refusing to race here three weeks ago; prior to that he'd won a C&D handicap for today's rider so a revival wouldn't be a total shock; headgear off today.

14/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £477.90
Straight Forecast £392.48
Trifecta £2013.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Eleanor Cross

SPOTLIGHT:

Caustic

D Express:

Secret Squirrel

NEWMARKET:

Little Peter

LAMBOURN:

Caustic

The Star:

Secret Squirrel

POSTDATA:

Eleanor Cross

The Times:

Eleanor Cross

Telegraph:

Eleanor Cross

The Guardian:

Eleanor Cross

Daily Mail:

Eleanor Cross

Daily Mirror:

Eleanor Cross

The Sun:

Eleanor Cross

Daily Record:

Eleanor Cross