March 26 / 18.45 Southwell (AW)

18.45

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 386-22 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year; comes here on the back of two good seconds at Chelmsford; should remain competitive.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

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12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1-3566 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Some solid efforts at Newcastle this winter, including a 7f win in December; quiet over 6f last time in a race not run to suit; no reason why he won't act here and he shouldn't be far away if anywhere near his best.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 43274-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut success but he had a couple of near misses on turf last summer off a higher mark; returns from a break with his yard in good form.
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3rd

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned to form to win over here over 7f a week ago, beating six rivals; a 5lb penalty still leaves him on a handy mark based on last year's form and he's relatively unexposed on the AW; contender with the step back up to 1m no concern.

3/1

6

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.

11/2

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.

8/1

Form: 0006-3 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging start for his new yard when third of six at Newcastle 13 days ago (1m), racing closer to the pace than the two to beat him; dropped 1lb for his troubles; one of two runners for Ruth Carr.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three times last summer and ran well when placed subsequently; well held when tenth of 12 on his return at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks ago and is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

Form: 04096-

Last run: 159 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Big chance on his form for Charlie Appleby but found the handicapper in charge for most of last season; returns to action off a reduced mark and with a tongue tie added; one to note for market confidence.
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10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Yantarni

8st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ian Williams

Good spell last summer culminated in a good second off 8lb higher in the Shergar Cup Mile here; not in the same form since, including during a stint in Bahrain.

16/1

Form: 32025- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who needs everything to fall right for him but he's capable off this sort of mark, as when motoring home for second at Newcastle on his penultimate start having had to wait for a gap to appear; fitness rarely an issue with one from this yard and he's considered on his return.
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12th

1

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Mobashr

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won three over this trip for Marco Botti but does most racing now over 7f and does need things to fall just so (landed only one of his last 21); 4lb above his last successful mark and needs to improve on this spring's two efforts.

8/1

12th

1

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Mobashr

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won three over this trip for Marco Botti but does most racing now over 7f and does need things to fall just so (landed only one of his last 21); 4lb above his last successful mark and needs to improve on this spring's two efforts.

8/1

6th

15

(1)

13th Apr 2024

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0m 7f 0y

Class 3

11:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mobashr

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Hold-up performer who needs everything to fall right for him but he's capable off this sort of mark, as when motoring home for second at Newcastle last August; should be sharper for last month's reappearance sixth to Chola Empire at Southwell.

14/1

Form: 272129 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two Newcastle wins this winter and he's also run well at this track; not so good last time but he will benefit from today's drop in class and has the ability to feature off this mark.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

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33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

Form: 470724 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won twice in late 2023 and he has run well in defeat here the last twice (7f/1m); creeping up the weights as a consequence and could prove vulnerable.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.70
Straight Forecast £39.12
Tricast £274.02
Trifecta £275.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Waiting All Night

POSTDATA:

Chola Empire

TOPSPEED:

Star Zinc

Daily Mail:

Dawn Of Liberation

RP RATINGS:

Swiss Ace

SPOTLIGHT:

Mobashr

Daily Mirror:

Visibility

Telegraph:

Waiting All Night

D Express:

Waiting All Night

The Sun:

Chola Empire

Daily Record:

Chola Empire

The Times:

Star Zinc

The Star:

Dawn Of Liberation

The Guardian:

Swiss Ace