April 28 / 16.15 Southwell (AW)

16.15

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  • Prize money: £14393.5
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 442- BF

Last run: 207 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three starts last year, culminating with second of 12 in a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) in October; makes his handicap debut after seven months off and looks to have more to offer this year; market may be revealing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3120-4 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Did well early last year including winning a York maiden (6f, good to firm), but has had excuses for his last two efforts including on this month's Pontefract return/handicap debut (6f, heavy; first start since being gelded); makes his AW debut and should bounce back at some point.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Twilight Romance

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He had been threatening something bigger earlier in the year and things finally clicked when the well-backed winner of a Leicester handicap three weeks ago (6f, good); hasn't been missed with a 6lb rise but there aren't many pace influences in the field and he should go very well again.

9/4

2

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Twilight Romance

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He had been threatening something bigger earlier in the year and things finally clicked when the well-backed winner of a Leicester handicap three weeks ago (6f, good); hasn't been missed with a 6lb rise but there aren't many pace influences in the field and he should go very well again.

9/4

1st

4

(1)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Leicester

Twilight Romance

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

Hadn't been enjoying the rub of the green on AW and a change of tactics was employed at Newmarket 11 days ago (hood left off); unable to sustain the strong pace on that occasion but this is weaker and he has the assistance of Oisin Murphy in the saddle for the first time; faster ground in his favour too so there are grounds for optimism.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6111-0 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 5f/6f last year including on Polytrack, but finished out the back on his return/handicap debut at Newmarket (6f, good) ten days ago; may have needed it but needs a resurgence.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Almarada Prince

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his two AW runs for Paul Midgley have both been encouraging enough; no issue with the return to turf; type to win races sooner rather than later.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Almarada Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All four wins when trained by Craig Lidster; drew a blank for Ivan Furtado last year but was second over 6f at Kempton on final start; faded as if his first outing for this yard was needed when eighth of 11 over 6f here 15 days ago; should last longer this time.

10/1

Form: 4158-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Turf winner (6f, good) last summer who was returning from 200 days off when picking up well to make a successful AW debut at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack; first start since being gelded) this month; more needed off 3lb higher but that's quite possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Piz Nair

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Two 6f wins, the second on Polytrack off a 4lb lower mark; some of his placed form since reads well and a lesser effort last time can be excused as the undulations of Epsom looked an issue; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:42 Epsom

Piz Nair

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched to centre 3f out, headway and challenging when hung left 2f out

4/1

4th

12

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Piz Nair

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Consistent 3yo who kept on well for 3l second at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently in first-time cheekpieces (retained); on that latest evidence today's first crack at 1m is well worth a go; he's a possible.

15/2

Form: -31214 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Better on AW (form 131214) than turf (4665) and his latest fourth of 11 in the AW 3yo Championship at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) was right up there with this best efforts; fairly exposed, but still holds each-way claims at least.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

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9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Three-time AW winner, two of them over C&D, and he's tumbling down the weights; one to keep an eye on in the betting but he's struggled to get competitive since December; major turnaround needed in a switch of headgear.

8/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

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9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Triple AW winner but his last success was 19 months ago and he's struggled in four runs for current yard; mark is tumbling but he needs a big turnaround back up in trip; cheekpieces return.

8/1

9th

6

(9)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

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9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Three-time AW winner who was also successful on turf at Musselburgh (7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August 2024, but he's struggled in three starts since joining this stable; dropped another 3lb.

22/1

Form: 11- D

Last run: 298 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
2-2 on turf last summer with narrow wins on good to firm ground at Wetherby (5.5f) and Thirsk (6f); likely she will need plenty more now making her handicap/AW debut after ten months off, but an unbeaten record can't be knocked and interesting to see what the market says.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

123

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Shes A Gambler

8st 1lb

T: Richard Fahey

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Thirsk

Shes A Gambler

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won over 5.5f and 6f on fast ground last season; disappointing this term, and didn't seem to get home on first try at 7f at York last time (finished behind a few of these); hard to fancy.

12/1

12th

9

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 York

Shes A Gambler

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Unbeaten in two runs last season, both on good to firm in a Wetherby maiden (5.5f) and a Thirsk novice (6f); well beaten at big prices in two AW handicaps this year; up in trip with a hood tried; bit to prove.

16/1

20/1

Form: -04387

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a Bellewstown maiden (5f, yielding) for Jessica Harrington last summer and best effort for this yard when beaten less than a length into third of 12 at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last month, but not matched that form in either start since; look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Early promise for this yard but he's been struggling for form this winter; tackles 7f for the first time; stable may have stronger claims with Straight A.

20/1

8th

7

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

7

(7)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Rated considerably higher this time 12 months ago but he's down in the weights as a result of some modest runs since March; returning to 6f not enough to tempt this time.

14/1

10/1

Form: 06251-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 5f last year, the last on AW debut at Newcastle (Tapeta) in October; returns from six months off having been gelded in the meantime and may see this trip out better as a 3yo, but he looks vulnerable to something a bit less exposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

Non-runners

Elmonjed

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £9.95
Tricast £119.01
Trifecta £101.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Piz Nair

TOPSPEED:

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NEWMARKET:

Elmonjed

D Express:

Blue Day

Telegraph:

She's A Gambler

The Sun:

Elmonjed

RP RATINGS:

Piz Nair

The Times:

Piz Nair

Daily Mirror:

Piz Nair

The Star:

Piz Nair

POSTDATA:

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Daily Record:

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