March 10 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 77-425 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Behind two of tonight's rivals when favourite over C&D two weeks ago; got upset in the stalls and hung left under pressure that day, and will need a career-best effort off this mark.
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1

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:33 Uttoxeter

Valsad

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, 1 length ahead going okay when fell 2 out

4/6

1st

5

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:40 Uttoxeter

Valsad

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

made all, wandered at early obstacles, went clear after 4th, reduced lead when mistake 3 out, unchallenged

8/15

13th

7

(9)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Valsad

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Better than ever when quite a comfortable winner of a 13-runner race at Southwell (1m4f) four weeks ago; raised 5lb to a clear career-high mark so another improved effort will be required to follow up.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 513-64 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
String of solid efforts over middle distances on Tapeta, including when winning the rearranged November Handicap off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle last backend; nothing wrong with his latest second and he looks set to go well once more.
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19th

8

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Onesmoothoperator

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Won the 2024 Northumberland Plate (2m, AW) and also a Group 3 handicap in Australia (1m4f, good) last October; usually held up and he came from the back when seventh of 20 in this race last year; whether he's well enough handicapped to win this time round remains to be seen but he's shown enough in his two British starts this summer to demand each-way respect.

28/1

4th

3

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Onesmoothoperator

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Won last season's Northumberland Plate (2m, AW) and also a Group 3 handicap in Australia (1m4f, good) last October; some fair efforts in Meydan earlier this year, and also in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago following a break, but he needs to raise his game to take this.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Onesmoothoperator

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Usually runs well at Newcastle, where he won this race last year in good style; took a big prize in Australia last October and struck up a solid sequence over the winter; absent 119 days and 12lb higher than 12 months ago, which surely demands a career best, but needs respect.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 0-7151 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Proven winner who's 2-2 round here having had Rhythmic Intent and Valsad behind over C&D off a 3lb lower mark recently; this looks a bit tougher again but he's hard to knock out of the equation.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Andaleep

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

9yo who was down the field at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time but was running consistently well prior to that; this C&D winner has an each-way chance if bouncing back.

25/1

9th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Andaleep

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away.

9/1

Form: 254-11 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Four wins and a second in six runs in 1m4f Tapeta handicaps, having seen off three of tonight's rivals at Newcastle a month ago; has to enter calculations.
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7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

6

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Took his turf record to 0-6 when well held in a York Dante meeting handicap in May but he's a much healthier 4-9 on AW, including a win over C&D; big player if ready to roll after seven months off.

4/1

Form: 214122 C BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good start to the year, winning twice and going 12lb; closely matched with Andaleep on C&D running here recently and he should go well once more.
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12th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Artisan Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort at 1m6f-2m2f but turf strike-rate is 1-19; not discredited on latest start (1m5f) but others are preferred.

16/1

4th

6

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Artisan Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f but his turf strike-rate is just 1-18 and return to turf last time saw him well held.

25/1

10th

11

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Artisan Dancer

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Johnston

Industrious and dependable sort over 1m6f-2m2f, who's fit from AW, but his turf strike-rate is just 1-17 and that makes him look vulnerable.

20/1

Form: 552-14 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 over C&D when narrowly beating Haku off 3lb lower early in the year; little room for manoeuvre off this mark but there was nothing wrong with his latest effort and he should go well again under Oisin Murphy.
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9th

4

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Nolton Cross

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Six wins (latest in February) from 24 AW starts but 0-10 on turf; Newmarket 15 days ago saw first turf race since 2023 and he came last of eight.

25/1

8th

8

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Nolton Cross

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Six wins from his 24 AW starts, the latest in February, but 0-9 on turf and he was last seen in this sphere in 2023; fit from AW action (well beaten in hot race last time) but other options seem more likely.

25/1

13th

10

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Nolton Cross

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Six wins from his 23 AW starts, the latest at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; has continued in good form when fourth at Lingfield and Kempton on last two starts, but he may again be vulnerable today.

25/1

Form: 18-651 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Effective on all surfaces (4-10 on the AW) and knows how to win but he finds himself on a career-high mark having sprung a surprise at Kempton last weekend; has never been the most consistent and this race is stronger.
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1

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

True Courage

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Ran as though something was amiss four weeks ago but is accustomed to stronger races than this and is now 3lb lower than when placed for Joe Bradnam at Kempton (1m3f) in September; player if back on song.

12/1

9th

1

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

True Courage

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

slowly away, always behind

12/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

True Courage

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

dwelt start, midfield

10/1

11/1

Form: 12-467 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Back to his best since joining from Ed Dunlop and 2m may have stretched him here last time; should do better but others make greater appeal in a competitive affair.
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3rd

9

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Heathen

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Jennie Candlish

5-19 on AW and 0-9 on turf; twice close up over 1m4f on turf last year, including off this mark at Chester, but is also a dual 1m6f winner on AW and has at least one piece of 2m form in that sphere; a case can be made if he's tuned up sufficiently after 259 days off; the market may guide.

14/1

6

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Heathen

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Jennie Candlish

Below best at York in June and since left David O'Meara for 20,000gns; an assured stayer who is capable off this mark and could have a part to play.

8/1

Form: 1-0145 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner (7-13 on Tapeta) who switches to a visor from cheekpieces having twice finished held off her career-high mark last month; this trip's as far as she wants in this company and she needs to find a bit more for the new form of headgear.
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9th

4

(10)

10th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Queen Of Ipanema

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Prolific winner (7-13 on Tapeta) who switches to a visor from cheekpieces having twice finished held off her career-high mark last month; this trip's as far as she wants in this company and she needs to find a bit more for the new form of headgear.

16/1

3

(5)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Queen Of Ipanema

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

C&D winner who has only ever raced on the AW and has a fine straike-rate on it (8-17); not seen to best effect when fourth of six in a slowly run contest at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last Saturday, but should be suited by the return to this sort of test; shortlisted.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 2

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queen Of Ipanema

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

The winner of eight of her 13 runs in handicaps, taking another step forward with cheekpieces added when keeping on strongly over 1m3f at Southwell 16 days ago; four wins at this track, two over this trip, and she's one to take seriously.

7/2

33/1

Form: 196-00 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner who's back on a workable mark; he's well into the veteran stage, though, and this trip is an absolute minimum nowadays; doesn't arrive in form in any case.
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3rd

5

(2)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

16:05 Ayr

Sir Chauvelin

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

held up in last

9/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

17:55 Ayr

Sir Chauvelin

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who has won lots of races but hard to be confident in current vein of form.

20/1

10th

8

(7)

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Goodwood

Sir Chauvelin

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

steadied start, in rear

25/1

25/1

Form: 43-906

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has not been in any form since returning from six months off and it's hard to get excited by her record on Tapeta; only outside claims.
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11th

12

(13)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

My Little Queens

9st 7lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft; off 6lb lower) in May; lost her unbeaten record at that track on latest outing but that respectable fifth was still her best other effort this season; this trip possibly stretches her.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hamilton

My Little Queens

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily over C&D (good to soft; off 7lb lower) on most recent turf start, beating some of these opponents and taking Hamilton record to 3-3; inconsistent otherwise this year but warrants respect back here.

8/1

7th

7

(10)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

My Little Queens

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, in rear, switched to centre 3f out

7/2

Form: 7107-0 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Wins for Roger Varian came in the autumn on Polytrack and he hasn't shone in three runs for his current yard; the handicapper's proving slow to relent and he isn't obviously one to fancy, back from a short break.
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6th

15

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sonnerie Power

8st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

C&D winner who defied a ten-month absence when making a successful stable debut at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in January, but a rise in the weights seems to have found him out twice since.

16/1

7th

8

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Dropped a long way in the weights during a winless spell with Mick Appleby and returned from a ten-month absence to make a winning start for new connections over C&D in January; had a bit up his sleeve that day and a subsequent defeat over 1m4f probably shouldn't be taken as evidence the handicapper has him as he was still in front entering the final furlong; player back at 1m3f.

13/2

Form: 62-683 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2021 and isn't as good now; back on a competitive mark and closely matched with Andaleep on recent C&D running but there are likelier winners once again.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Nottingham

Rhythmic Intent

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Stuart Williams

The lack of any win since 2021 sees him down to his lowest mark since handicap debut in 2019; stacks of form from 2023 gives him a big chance in theory and he wasn't far away in February three starts ago; while hard to dismiss, it's also hard to make him the percentage call.

7/1

5th

11

(1)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

13:30 Ascot

Rhythmic Intent

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Now a stone below last winning mark; however, he's far from solid on 2024 AW form and losing spell goes back to 2021; by no means certain to take advantage of the drop in weights.

25/1

Non-runners

Haku

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Payout
Exacta £110.90
Straight Forecast £90.51
Tricast £1066.57
Trifecta £1172.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Skye Breeze

The Guardian:

True Courage

TOPSPEED:

Rhythmic Intent

POSTDATA:

Artisan Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Nolton Cross

The Times:

Heathen

RP RATINGS:

Andaleep

D Express:

Sir Chauvelin

Telegraph:

Skye Breeze

The Sun:

Skye Breeze

The Star:

Skye Breeze

Daily Record:

True Courage

NEWMARKET:

Rhythmic Intent