March 26 / 17.15 Southwell (AW)

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 868-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Displayed a similar level of ability (RPRs in mid 50s) in three starts on turf last year; gelded, and switches to the AW for handicap debut; best to consult the market for advice.
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5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

Hasn't had many chances on AW but he looked good over C&D last spring and he picked up smartly to beat eight rivals at Chelmsford last month; this is a higher grade but a 4lb rise is fair enough and he still has a bit of potential.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud King

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Southwell Tapeta winner who is now 1lb lower than when successful at Haydock (5f, good) last summer, but probably needs a bit more than in his recent efforts now switched to Polytrack; stable triple-handed.

11/2

4

(9)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:10 Sandown

Cloud King

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Robert Cowell

Couple of fourth-place finishes since wearing cheekpieces; scored comfortably off this mark at Haydock last July and a return to that peak form would give him major claims.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 46687-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Daryll Holland, and absent since finishing seventh of 11 at Kempton (6f nursery, 20-1; first-time cheekpieces) last October; tongue-tie newly applied on first start for the in-form Dylan Cunha.
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6th

8

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Justahunch

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Regressive maiden who was again below market expectations over C&D last time; maybe he didn't take to soft ground that day but there can only be so many excuses.

16/1

8th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Justahunch

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dylan Cunha

towards rear

5/1

5th

7

(8)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Justahunch

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dylan Cunha

outpaced towards rear, bit short of room over 2f out, no impression

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-0771 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Raised her game, making all to dispatch the reopposing Ludberg at Chelmsford (5f, Class 6; 5-6 favourite) earlier this month; raised 5lb since, but further improvement could be forthcoming at what is seemingly her optimum trip; key player.
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2nd

4

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, led 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

7th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Four wins in first half of last year; not entirely solid on subsequent form but has possibilities provided she builds on latest effort (third over C&D).

10/1

7th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Four wins in first half of last year; not entirely solid on subsequent form but has possibilities provided she builds on latest effort (third over C&D).

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 25-085 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win for James Ferguson at Wolverhampton (5f fillies' maiden; second start) in May 2023; hasn't really figured in four starts (6f-7f) since joining this trainer; visor applied dropping back in trip from an easing mark.
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4th

1

(3)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Mariamne

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: B F Brookhouse

Sole win for James Ferguson at Wolverhampton (5f fillies' maiden; second start) in May 2023; hasn't really figured in four starts (6f-7f) since joining this trainer; visor applied dropping back in trip from an easing mark.

12/1

5th

1

(5)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mariamne

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: B F Brookhouse

Landed a Wolverhampton maiden (5f, Tapeta) for James Ferguson last May and runner-up three times later in the year, but out of the frame in all three outings since debuting for this yard in December; exposed after 12 starts and plenty to prove up in trip.

16/1

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Mariamne

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Reliable sprinter for James Ferguson; two runs for new stable haven't been her best but cheekpieces (worn once when recording her peak RPR) now return; a possible.

16/1

Form: -32134 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Cosy Lingfield winner (5f, Class 6; from a 6lb lower mark) last month; has acquitted herself respectably in two subsequent starts, including when a weakening fourth (beaten 4l; holds a few of these rivals) over C&D under a fortnight ago; possibilities.
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7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

66/1

Form: 8400-9

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-9); hasn't shown a great deal of ability, and is already onto his third trainer; struggled on recent C&D stable debut (Class 6, 66-1); surprising if he's the solution.
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12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

7th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

18-race maiden who ran his best race when fourth of nine over C&D last month but was well held when seventh behind Fortunate Star and Stroxx here five days ago.

16/1

Form: 0706-9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; wasn't beaten far at Kempton (6f; sixth of 11) in November, but usually compromises his chance by taking a keen hold; 3lb lower than when last of nine on seasonal reappearance here (6f) ten days ago; first attempt over 5f.
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5th

1

(3)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cogsworth

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Chris Dwyer

took keen hold, prominent

9/2

3rd

7

(12)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Cogsworth

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Chris Dwyer

In good form in the spring, following his Chelmsford win in May with another at Yarmouth 19 days later (both 7f); below par the last twice (1m) and now reverts to sprinting; drawn wide; Oisin Murphy booked.

7/1

8th

4

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Cogsworth

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Took him a while to get off the mark, but he eventually scored over 7f at Chelmsford (AW) and Brighton (good) in May; still 5lb higher than for the latest of those, but good to soft ground may not have suited at Ffos Las (1m) last time and possibilities if he can bounce back.

13/2

100/1

Form: 7680-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-5); failed to beat a single rival since switching to AW, toiling at triple-figure odds at Wolverhampton (6f) three weeks ago; 4lb lower, but with no obvious reason as to why he can do better; look elsewhere.
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11th

14

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden who posted one of his better efforts when midfield at Kempton (6f, AW) 76 days ago; steps up in trip on his first start since.

33/1

6th

12

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

0-12; slightly more competitive on his last two starts but hasn't yet threatened to win.

33/1

6th

9

(6)

17th Feb 2026

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Unplaced in all 11 starts but he ran a more encouraging race when fifth of seven in a classified event at Chelmsford last month; still looks vulnerable back in handicap company.

20/1

Form: 677-49

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on a fair Newcastle effort (5f, Class 6, fourth of eight; beaten 1.5l on handicap debut) when seemingly finding her stamina reserves stretched over 6f back there subsequently; 2lb lower back over the minimum trip with cheekpieces applied.
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10th

10

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grid Iron Maiden

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Fair effort when fourth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last time, but now 0-13 and unplaced in all six starts on the AW; look elsewhere.

12/1

4th

12

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Grid Iron Maiden

8st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Placed at Beverley in May but that was a 5f seller and she's not matched that form since; had some traffic issues at Newcastle last time but she's now 0-12 and still has something to prove beyond 5f; down the list.

16/1

7th

12

(9)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Grid Iron Maiden

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

slowly away, in rear

16/1

33/1

Form: 054-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in two of three starts (turf) last summer; weakened on return to action (AW debut) over C&D (tenth of 11; 16-1) under a fortnight ago; could strip fitter, but does need to in order to stake a claim.
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7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Catterick

Drinkable

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

led, headed 2f out

25/1

7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Catterick

Drinkable

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

led

25/1

10th

5

(9)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Drinkable

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hinted at ability in two of three starts (turf) last summer; weakened on return to action (AW debut) over C&D (tenth of 11; 16-1) under a fortnight ago; could strip fitter, but does need to in order to stake a claim.

33/1

11th
11 (10)
Ludberg

14/1

Form: 40-852

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win; competed over 1m4f on penultimate start and, although better suited by the return to sprinting, was brushed aside by So Obsessed at Chelmsford (5f); headgear tweak and improved terms probably not enough.
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11th

11

(10)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ludberg

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Wallis

Still seeking a first win; competed over 1m4f on penultimate start and, although better suited by the return to sprinting, was brushed aside by So Obsessed at Chelmsford (5f); headgear tweak and improved terms probably not enough.

14/1

2nd

5

(1)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Ludberg

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Charlie Wallis

swerved right start, niggled along under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, no match for winner

6/1

5th

5

(6)

26th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ludberg

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Charlie Wallis

Modest performer who has yet to threaten in seven attempts, including four handicaps (5f-1m); mark has bottomed out now and he has plenty to prove on this step up to 1m4f.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.70
Straight Forecast £6.25
Tricast £20.66
Trifecta £38.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

So Obsessed

NEWMARKET:

Cloud King

The Sun:

Smooth Silesie

The Times:

Cloud King

RP RATINGS:

So Obsessed

POSTDATA:

So Obsessed

Telegraph:

So Obsessed

The Guardian:

So Obsessed

Daily Mail:

So Obsessed

D Express:

So Obsessed

Daily Mirror:

So Obsessed

The Star:

So Obsessed

Daily Record:

So Obsessed