March 28 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

12/1 (Won)

Form: 00-517 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well backed when scoring over C&D in January (Class 5); not in the same form back here two weeks ago and he now returns to a higher grade.
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9

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Cliffcake

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more.

20/1

2

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Cliffcake

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims.

11/2

4th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Cliffcake

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark.

10/1

2nd
4 (3)
Bicep

8/1

Form: 20150- D BF

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Newcastle last October before not getting home over 1m the following month (travelled strongly); poor run one week later when last in action but could have more to come this year and he should have the pace to cope with 6f; stable also run Showtime Mahomes.
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2nd

3

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

7/1

5th

2

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

pressed leader

3/1

10

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Form: 006-50 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Useful on turf for Kevin Ryan in his younger days; didn't run badly over C&D on last month's return to action but he wasn't in the same form over 7f 16 days ago (hampered over 1f out); others perhaps stronger.
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13th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Seven Brothers

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to March 2022; however, having dropped down the weights he's been in good form of late and was second off this mark at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; could be thereabouts.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Seven Brothers

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Operating off a much-reduced mark and there have been more promising signs from him the last twice; drops back in grade today and has C&D form; interesting.

3/1

2nd

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Seven Brothers

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Operating off a much-reduced mark and there have been more promising signs from him the last twice; drops back in grade today and has C&D form; interesting.

3/1

Form: 525-35 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
He has run some solid races in defeat this winter but his form dipped at Chelmsford last time; blinkers now reached for.
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9

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:07 Yarmouth

Clipsham La Habana

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins were in late 2022 and he has been looking regressive this year; wouldn't be the obvious answer after nearly three months off.

8/1

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

His last win was over C&D but that was in a novice in December 2022; very well treated on old form but he's faded in his five runs this year and was beaten 15l at Chepstow (7-2) last time; had a difficult track position in that race but he needs a big turnaround back in trip.

9/1

12th

2

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

No win since late 2022; has dropped in the weights and his reappearance effort at Doncaster wasn't a bad run but he failed to build on it at Salisbury a fortnight ago; others appeal more.

6/1

Form: 13653- D

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Running over 7f when last seen and with some credit; not handicapped out of things on his return and although he's yet to win fresh, he's actually run fine races in each of his three reappearance runs; shortlisted.
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2nd

9

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Showtime Mahomes

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Grant Tuer

Eight-time winner with six on turf and two on Tapeta; his last success was at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago and he ran respectably back at 5f at Pontefract last time; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher than for that recent win and he's in the mix back up in trip.

8/1

6

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Showtime Mahomes

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Back to winning ways with a narrow success at Ripon (6f, good) nine days ago; 2lb rise manageable and blinkers are now given a go.

7/1

1st

6

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Showtime Mahomes

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Scored at Southwell (6f, AW) in January; back from a five-month layoff in good form, third of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap 18 days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-0485 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Should be well treated, 4lb lower than for his Goodwood success last summer on his final run for the Coles; didn't run badly on turf in Dubai three weeks ago (7f); not ruled out.
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10th

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who showed his best form for a while when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February; below his best on turf at Goodwood 19 days ago but cannot be overlooked back on AW.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Many A Star

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break.

6/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins in 2025, including over C&D and off this mark; made a pleasing return from 142 days off when fourth over C&D five weeks ago; can take a step forward today.

5/1

16/1

Form: 12300- CD

Last run: 178 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Suffered two heavy defeats at Newcastle when last seen in the autumn; fair mark if a six-month break has freshened him up (ran well on return last April).
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8th

8

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

C&D winner in June 2024 (good to firm) and 7f Musselburgh winner last August; has not been in the best of form this season, but 4lb lower than last winning mark.

16/1

6th

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Patontheback

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual C&D scorer; made an encouraging return with sixth at Catterick (7f) in May but beat one in 7f Redcar handicap since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

11/2

Form: 07037-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won three 5f nurseries as a 2yo; 0-7 last season but retained all his ability; returns from five months off with his yard going well and this isn't so competitive as his only other AW run.
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7th

3

(4)

19th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:47 Bath

Safari Dream

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Three 6f wins this season but ought to have coped better with the soft ground when midfield on last two outings and this drop back to 5f is probably not ideal; others preferred.

10/1

8th

13

(13)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Seems to handle most surfaces; multiple wins include a strike-rate of 3-5 over this C&D; he was on a hat-trick when returning here last month but below best and it's a while since he ran well off this high a mark.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Seems to act on most ground; nine-time winner who is on a hat-trick after a brace of wins at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; it was in his nursery days that he last scored off a mark this high, but he can't be ignored in current mood.

13/2

Form: 1-4349 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Four runs over C&D have yielded three wins and a close second to his promising stablemate Billyjoh, collared close home; while his progress appears to have stalled, he's only 1lb higher than for his latest win and the return to this track could pique his interest.
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7

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tyke

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close over C&D last month and was a fair fourth at Southwell (first-time cheekpieces) last time; hard to rule out a good run with visor now tried but he's not easy to predict and losing run is mounting up.

8/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

Form: 29829- D

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Returns to action off a 1lb lower mark than for his last success, namely a 5f handicap at Windsor last May; generally reliable when finding his form but he's ridden by an inexperienced apprentice this evening.
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4th

4

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:08 Yarmouth

Antiphon

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy

Nothing like the force of old but rediscovered some form and ran well from the front when close third in Nottingham classified (5f, good to firm) last month; has possibilities if in similar mood again here.

9/2

3rd

1

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mike Murphy

Still capable of running up to high-80s RPRs just two years ago, but has offered nothing in two outings this term and remains winless around anywhere as galloping as Nottingham; cheekpieces return.

12/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

His last win was in April 2024, which is probably the bottom line; three wins and five seconds from 12 races at Windsor also catches the eye but he was a soundly beaten last at Leicester on reappearance three weeks ago.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £63.62
Tricast £579.76

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tyke

NEWMARKET:

Clipsham La Habana

The Times:

Many A Star

RP RATINGS:

Bicep

TOPSPEED:

Patontheback

POSTDATA:

Tyke

The Guardian:

Tyke

D Express:

Tyke

Daily Mirror:

Tyke

Daily Mail:

Clipsham La Habana

Daily Record:

Clipsham La Habana

Telegraph:

Bicep

The Sun:

Many A Star

The Star:

Many A Star