April 11 / 16.50 Southwell (AW)

16.50

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1-2510 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who ruined her chance with a very slow start when 11th in 1m6f Chelmsford handicap 13 days ago; she can't be ruled out if getting away better this time.
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5th

1

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

19:50 Doncaster

Churchella

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Philip Kirby

Four wins for David O'Meara last year, with one over C&D (good to firm) and the other three at 2m; never involved on stable debut at York last month but that was over 1m4f and she's now only 1lb higher than for last win; could be dangerous back up in trip but any rain would be a concern.

7/1

10

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:25 York

Churchella

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Fourth win of 2024 when getting up in the final strides over 2m here in July; creditable third at Newcastle (2m again) in August; returns for a new stable over a shorter trip; likely best watched.

33/1

10

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:25 York

Churchella

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Fourth win of 2024 when getting up in the final strides over 2m here in July; creditable third at Newcastle (2m again) in August; returns for a new stable over a shorter trip; likely best watched.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 0546-9 BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 but he wasn't discredited given he raced wide when ninth of 12 in 1m6f Wolverhampton handicap in February; possibilities off a falling mark.
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4

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

15:05 Lingfield

Dark Mystery

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Has had a couple of close calls at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) this winter but he's now 1-26 on the Flat and his only hurdle run was at Kempton (well-held sixth) in December 2022; probably best watched back in this sphere.

25/1

4th

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Dark Mystery

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: B F Brookhouse

Only 1-26 but he's consistent and gone down narrowly over 1m6f at Wolverhampton the last twice; effective here and at this trip; chance.

100/30

4th

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Dark Mystery

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: B F Brookhouse

Only 1-26 but he's consistent and gone down narrowly over 1m6f at Wolverhampton the last twice; effective here and at this trip; chance.

100/30

Form: 157-06

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 1m6f winner who wasn't disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when sixth of ten here in January; she's no forlorn hope now her stamina is drawn out more.
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5th

5

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Nottingham

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Twice won well over C&D (on softer than good) in 2024 and reappeared 15 days ago with a close third of six at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm); firmly in the mix.

6/1

5th

5

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Nottingham

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Twice won well over C&D (on softer than good) in 2024 and reappeared 15 days ago with a close third of six at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm); firmly in the mix.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 4

20:48 Doncaster

Rock N Roll Pinkie

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ivan Furtado

Ended 2024 with wide-margin win at Nottingham (1m6f, soft) but this quicker ground might not suit so well and she didn't return in good form from a similar break early in 2024; shade to prove.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3/152-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Signed off last season with a good 2m1f Pontefract second in August and he's been in winning form over fences since; this veteran stayer needs considering on his return.
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6th

1

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

12:55 Doncaster

El Borracho

12st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Continues to drop down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this season, but hasn't shaped as though a return to winning ways is imminent.

10/1

8/1

Form: 116-94

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner from 1m to 1m4f in 2023 but she came in only a fair fourth of six over 1m6f here a fortnight ago; she needs to take a step forward on her first go over 2m.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Story

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins last year included one on stable debut here (1m4f) in November; ran well when third of 14 over the same trip back here in June and and when filling the same position at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but this may not be far enough for her now.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Evening Story

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Triple winner at up to 12.5f, including on Tapeta; 2lb higher than her last win, her latest effort suggests she'll need a further drop before winning again.

8/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:10 Pontefract

Evening Story

10st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Campaigned on AW since last September, winning twice; placed in competitive field on latest outing; successful at this course (good to firm) on the second of two turf attempts; interesting back here.

4/1

Form: 649-70 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 2m winner last summer but he's yet to fire in two runs this year, visored when coming in last of 12 at Lingfield (2m) 13 days ago; has a bit to prove.
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10th

10

(3)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Pons Aelius

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Best form in Britain came over 2m and hasn't kicked on in two runs for new yard at big prices; wins have come on quicker ground than what's likely here.

33/1

10th

10

(3)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Pons Aelius

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Best form in Britain came over 2m and hasn't kicked on in two runs for new yard at big prices; wins have come on quicker ground than what's likely here.

33/1

17th

11

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Three of six wins in Britain for the Johnston's were on the AW; bought for 5,000gns in October and never sighted on yard debut at Dundalk; wants better ground.

25/1

Form: 8211-1 C

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage son of Cracksman who landed 1m6f handicap here in December before doing really well to complete his hat-trick at Wolverhampton (2m) the following month when carried very wide on the home turn; big player after a break.
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7th

2

(4)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Low-mileage son of Cracksman who landed 1m6f handicap here in December before doing really well to complete his hat-trick at Wolverhampton (2m) the following month when carried very wide on the home turn; big player after a break.

6/4

7th

2

(4)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Low-mileage son of Cracksman who landed 1m6f handicap here in December before doing really well to complete his hat-trick at Wolverhampton (2m) the following month when carried very wide on the home turn; big player after a break.

6/4

1st

6

(11)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

in touch with leaders

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £58.40
Straight Forecast £55.88
Tricast £1014.25
Trifecta £356.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Savvy Brilliance

RP RATINGS:

Pons Aelius

Daily Mail:

Churchella

The Guardian:

El Borracho

The Times:

Savvy Brilliance

Telegraph:

Savvy Brilliance

D Express:

Savvy Brilliance

Daily Mirror:

Savvy Brilliance

The Sun:

Savvy Brilliance

The Star:

Savvy Brilliance

Daily Record:

Savvy Brilliance

POSTDATA:

Pons Aelius