March 28 / 16.25 Southwell (AW)

16.25

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  • Prize money: £4919.96
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 295321 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ended his losing run when tried in cheekpieces for the first time here two weeks ago, form that has been boosted since; into a higher grade today but couldn't be discounted.
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1st

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

All five turf wins have been gained on galloping sprint courses, and he's netted a neck second (off 64) and a win in handicaps from two C&D starts; yet to pick up a classified in nine attempts, however, and not an unlucky loser in one at Southwell latest despite running short of room.

3/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Jun 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Multiple 5f/6f winner; has made a promising start to life with Ben Haslam this season, set a lot to do when fourth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap two weeks ago; drops back into classified company now and this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 31022- BF

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Rediscovered his form last summer/autumn after a lull, winning twice at Bath and ending the campaign with good seconds at Nottingham and Bath; returns from 162 days off in a race full of in-form sprinters, so he'll need to be cherry ripe.
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12th

12

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Apache Star

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

Three-time winner in the UK; some promise in Platino Bianco's race last week for all that he was only tenth.

10/1

10th

19

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Apache Star

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

All three wins came when trained in UK; has been below form for this yard and has to stage a revival even from a dropping mark.

33/1

9th

13

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Apache Star

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.

18/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 421232 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter with four AW wins to his name since September; good placed efforts off this mark the last twice and the return to 5f won't be a hindrance; set to be bang there once more.
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7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

16/1

Form: 40-893 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Welcome signs of a return to form when third at Wolverhampton last week; this is a stronger race but that run gives her something to build on.
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6th

12

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Wedgewood

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner who won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and was runner-up on her next two starts (5f, AW/firm); below par in a classified at Bath (5.7f, good) last time but could bounce back with a bold show back down in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Unraced on slower than good; front-runner who won here over 5f in 2024; won on the AW at Lingfield in March and has posted two good efforts since, including when beaten 1l in a 5f handicap here 23 days ago; comes into this in better form than most.

11/4

Form: 0648-3 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but he's slipped in the weights and made a pleasing start for his new connections when third of ten at Wolverhampton last month; hit with a 2lb rise but the form looks solid and getting back on a straight track won't hurt; one to consider.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

4/1

Form: 5-3351 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some of this winter's form has worked out well and he made no mistake when well backed at Chelmsford 19 days ago; has a 5lb higher mark to contend with but Oisin Murphy is a positive booking.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

10/1

Form: 232556 CD BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in 2023 and he's been banging at the door on AW this winter, latterly sixth of 13 (beaten under 2l; best of those drawn high) at Newcastle on Monday; should give his running but others are perhaps better treated.
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12th

13

(5)

24th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mehmo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

All six wins have come over 5f including two here; has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts and needs to find something extra in the returning visor.

33/1

7

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

All wins have been over 5f and was well held when seventh of ten over C&D (good to firm; 22-1) eight days ago; others preferred.

25/1

4

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Has done all his winning over 5f but looked a shade unlucky when staying-on third over C&D on final appearance in May; respected off the same mark.

7/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 38-251 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five of her eight wins have come over C&D, the latest last week when finding enough to repel her one serious pursuer; effectively just 3lb higher under a penalty; should make another bold bid from the front.
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1st

2

(8)

27th May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roy Bowring

Front-runner best known for Southwell exploits (five wins) but she has also won twice over C&D; still 7lb below her last winning mark but not at her best since returning last November and vulnerable to younger rivals.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

27th May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roy Bowring

Front-runner best known for Southwell exploits (five wins) but she has also won twice over C&D; still 7lb below her last winning mark but not at her best since returning last November and vulnerable to younger rivals.

10/1

5th

9

(11)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

20/1

Form: 84514- D

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Gained her first AW success at the 17th attempt at Wolverhampton in December and ran well when fourth of ten under her penalty (first-time cheekpieces) back there nine days later; dropped 2lb but a bit more is needed from her at this level after three months off.
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10th

7

(4)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rhubarb

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Richard Price

Most wins have come in the second half of the year, mainly on turf, and there's nothing to suggest she's best caught first time out; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

6th

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:58 Chepstow

Rhubarb

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Richard Price

Capable at this level and four of her turf wins have come at this track; laboured effort in a stronger race here when last seen in July but there are positives today, including the prospect of rain and the booking of a talented 3lb claimer; not discounted.

10/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:50 Chepstow

Rhubarb

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Price

It was an uncompetitive four-runner classified event in which she finished second at Ffos Las nine days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue but this will demand more of her.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £123.70
Straight Forecast £202.76
Tricast £861.46
Trifecta £1089.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Catch Cunningham

RP RATINGS:

New Hope Bullet

NEWMARKET:

Darlo Pride

POSTDATA:

Mehmo

Daily Mail:

Jeans Maite

Daily Mirror:

New Hope Bullet

The Times:

Catch Cunningham

Telegraph:

Catch Cunningham

The Guardian:

Catch Cunningham

D Express:

Catch Cunningham

The Sun:

Catch Cunningham

The Star:

Catch Cunningham

Daily Record:

Catch Cunningham