March 05 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-2544 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who looked to have a race in her when runner-up over 1m4f at Wolverhampton and Lingfield either side of New Year, but she hasn't fared any better since; bit more needed up in trip if she is to break her duck, though this isn't a strong race.
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8th

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:30 Redcar

Louisiana Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

1m4f/1m6f AW scorer this term but she came in only 11th at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago; only twice raced on turf too so she has a bit to prove.

13/2

11th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Louisiana Bay

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Jones

Favourite for seven of her eight AW runs this year, winning two of them and finishing second three times; flopped back on turf 18 days ago but that was in the mud and she could bounce back now returned to the scene of her emphatic win (1m4f) in April.

6/1

5th

3

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Louisiana Bay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

towards rear

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 908/53

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who is lightly raced for a 6yo after just five starts; has shown major improvement in two handicaps at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) since returning from 16 months off in January, including when third of ten there 11 days ago; respected with the possbility of further improvement.
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7th

4

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Worcester

Midnight Shimmer

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-8 on the Flat; placed off basement marks on consecutive 1m6f AW starts in February/March and has winning jumpers in his pedigree but will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-mileage 6yo who was placed over C&D before going close over this trip at Southwell; disappointing when stepped up 2m back at Southwell latest but he's a contender on his 1m6f form; fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, led after 1f

8/1

OUR TIP

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 084-22 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo (0-6) who has finished runner-up in both starts under positive rides since returning from 276 days off last month, albeit turned over at short odds at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; may still have more to offer and blinkers replace cheekpieces, but up another 1lb and may face competition for the lead.
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10th

8

(12)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

18:20 Catterick

Stolen Encounter

9st 3lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Yet to win a race but was placed in five of his six races on the AW this year, the latest when third over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month; first run on turf.

13/2

10th

8

(12)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

18:20 Catterick

Stolen Encounter

9st 3lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Yet to win a race but was placed in five of his six races on the AW this year, the latest when third over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month; first run on turf.

13/2

3rd

3

(4)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stolen Encounter

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Placed on first four starts this year, including third to Black Smoke (runs in first division) over C&D last month; more to his latest 2m Southwell flop than simply lack of stamina but his overall record provides hope he can bounce back.

6/1

9/1

Form: 5259-8 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 18, but things haven't panned out ideally for him a couple of times lately and this three-time course winner lurks on a dangerous mark, 9lb lower than when last successful and 1lb lower than when going close over C&D in December; may be worth chancing.
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7th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

18:00 Market Rasen

Prince Abu

11st 4lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Lightly raced since his two very underwhelming hurdle runs for Derek Shaw in summer 2024 and returned from 318-day absence with 19l defeat off basement Flat mark last month; swaps hood for refitted cheekpieces; tongue-tie a first.

50/1

9th

9

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Prince Abu

10st 8lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Triple course winner (1m6f/2m) but his last success was in December 2022 and he didn't pose a threat in just two runs last year; returns after 318 days off and he has some work to do back in trip; hood reapplied.

12/1

Form: 386/76

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-8 and missed the whole of 2023; finished behind Louisiana Bay when sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last month, but did shape as though further would suit; worth keeping an eye on in an uncompetitive race.
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12th

13

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

18:20 Catterick

Broctune Azure

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gillian Boanas

Mainly modest efforts, but fair runs when third over 1m2f at Ayr last summer (good) and when fifth of nine over this trip at Southwell in March; others stronger.

33/1

12th

13

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

18:20 Catterick

Broctune Azure

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gillian Boanas

Mainly modest efforts, but fair runs when third over 1m2f at Ayr last summer (good) and when fifth of nine over this trip at Southwell in March; others stronger.

33/1

8th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Azure

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

led, headed when switched to near side over 3f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

25/1

Form: 57-089

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m4f on soft ground last April, but she has lost her way since and three efforts on Tapeta since returning in January haven't suggested a win is imminent; also still has stamina to prove.
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8th

9

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Sugarpiehoneybunch

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won at Hamilton (1m4f) in June when returning from a 227-day break and beaten less than 3l when fourth to Sea Master there (1m5f, also good) next time; not in the same form subsequently but might do better back from her winter break.

16/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Sugarpiehoneybunch

10st 1lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Simon West

Last two runs not her best but respected on her two efforts (first and fourth) at Hamilton in the summer; ground will be fine.

16/1

Form: 777-48

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Regularly in the frame over hurdles between May and August last year; ran well back on the Flat when fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time tongue-tie) last month, but didn't repeat it back there nine days later; losing run up to 33 and hard to enthuse over.
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3rd

7

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Fandabidozi

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Gary Hanmer

Two wins and a number of places to his name over hurdles; only 2l away on the AW 16 days ago when returning from a year off; handicapped to go well.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fandabidozi

8st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Gary Hanmer

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Bangor last April and he was placed there on his next start; disappointing at Aintree when last seen 357 days ago and he's best watched on his return to this sphere.

16/1

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Fandabidozi

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Doubled hurdling tally with clearcut win at Bangor (2m, good) last month and was placed off today's mark there (good to soft) a few days later; Sean Bowen takes the ride today; likely contender again.

7/1

Form: 9582

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in his first three starts in January and not quite sure what he achieved when second of four in this headgear combination on handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still unexposed, though.
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8th

9

(1)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Reign Of Thunder

8st 12lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Failed to beat a rival in his first three starts in January and not quite sure what he achieved when second of four in this headgear combination on handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still unexposed, though.

14/1

2nd

5

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

Reign Of Thunder

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't beaten a rival in three runs (1m/1m3f) to date, big odds each time; needs to improve markedly for headgear and an increased test of stamina on today's handicap debut.

20/1

8th

2

(6)

27th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Reign Of Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Finished last at 200-1 on his first two starts, both over 1m3f this month; drops in trip today; can't be recommended.

66/1

50/1

Form: 27-986

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-31 and poor in all three starts since returning from five months off in January; easily passed over.
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9th

7

(4)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Buford

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

1-31 and poor in all three starts since returning from five months off in January; easily passed over.

50/1

6th

9

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Buford

8st 13lb

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten a neck at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last August, but just 1-30 and both efforts since returning for this yard last month have been poor; look elsewhere.

66/1

8th

10

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

13:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Buford

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

1-29, the sole win in 2021; had quite a few minor honours last year, including a close second over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in August off today's mark, but this month's first run for a new yard was a heavy defeat.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.50
Straight Forecast £9.73
Tricast £19.27
Trifecta £29.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Stolen Encounter

NEWMARKET:

Louisiana Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Abu

The Star:

Midnight Shimmer

Daily Mail:

Stolen Encounter

D Express:

Stolen Encounter

Daily Mirror:

Stolen Encounter

Daily Record:

Stolen Encounter

The Times:

Louisiana Bay

The Guardian:

Louisiana Bay

The Sun:

Louisiana Bay

RP RATINGS:

Prince Abu

POSTDATA:

Prince Abu