May 14 / 15.30 Southwell

15.30

Good

Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Open Maiden NH Flat Race (Cat 3 Elim’) (GBB) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Open Maiden NH Flat Race (Cat 3 Elim’) (GBB) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 57-

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made quite encouraging debut when fifth of 18 (albeit beaten about 18l) at Wincanton (good to soft) on Boxing Day but was in rear throughout at Kempton (soft) in February and is difficult to enthuse over after that effort.
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4th

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 3

14:30 Warwick

J J Moon

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Only stepped up to 3m in his last three races and went close in two of those; looked as though he'd win at Newbury last time (good to soft) only to get outbattled; the cheekpieces could be significant.

2/1

2nd

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

15:32 Newbury

J J Moon

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Won seasonal/handicap debut at Newton Abbot (extended 2m6f, good to soft) in October; good C&D third (soft) next time but a flop as favourite at Doncaster (3m, good) in December when last seen; needs to resume improvement.

6/1

1st

3

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

14:53 Newton Abbot

J J Moon

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Bumper winner who made the breakthrough over hurdles when landing a maiden at Exeter (2m5f, good) in March; had to work hard to seal the deal in that match but he's still unexposed in this sphere and should have more to offer in handicaps this season; had wind surgery since last run.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 35-

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in soft-ground bumpers at Chepstow and Uttoxeter this spring, and has realistic each-way claims if suited by the forecast faster ground here.
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6th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Barrabool

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened run-in

7/1

6th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Barrabool

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened run-in

7/1

7th

11

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Barrabool

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Comfortably made all in three-runner maiden on hurdle/stable debut at Plumpton (2m, good) in November; her two subsequent novice runs have been on soft ground and she was a creditable second behind Tour Ovalie at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; benefits from sizeable pull in the weights with that rival today and retains potential now back on better ground for handicap debut.

6/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 93-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hooded for both starts; tailed off on debut in February but belied 250-1 odds when very creditable third of 18 in good-quality mares' race at Cheltenham (good) last month; leading contender here.
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3rd

5

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Moorsbrook

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Had three runs following a long absence and the latest was the best, when beaten 12l in a 2m novice here on heavy ground; now into a handicap and might yet tap into the distinct promise she showed in bumpers (on good); has always sported a hood.

8/1

4th

11

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Moorsbrook

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Creditable effort when running-on third in big-field Cheltenham bumper (good) last April but her form either side of that doesn't match up, including when tailed off in both hurdle starts.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros 3yo; eighth foal; half-brother to winners Robin Des Foret (smart bumper/jumps), Port Melon (useful jumper) and Robin The Raven (useful bumper/hurdle); dam unraced; with that pedigree, he's well worth considering.
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3rd

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

Woodythewoodpecker

11st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Ten-race maiden; sent handicapping for last four starts, on last two occasions finishing runner-up on soft going over 3m2f at this track and Fontwell; different ground is forecast today but he's in serious calculations.

11/4

3

18th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Woodythewoodpecker

11st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

From a very good jumping family; struggled in two slow-ground maiden hurdles in February (2m6f/2m3f) but took huge step forward and belied triple-digit odds wen very respectable fourth at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) last month; has strong claims here if he handles the quicker conditions (ran okay in a good-ground bumper last spring).

5/4

Form: 73-

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten after racing too freely on debut in February but outran 66-1 odds when staying-on third over C&D (heavy) last month; not out of this if able to build on that latest performance on today's faster ground.
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2nd

5

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 178y

Class 3

12:55 Sandown

Hot Goddess

11st 1lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Ties in with Precious Metal on Lingfield running but that rival has a better profile; failed to make a significant splash on handicap debut (2m4f, heavy) since; the only contestant who is still seeking a first win of any type.

8/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Hot Goddess

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Modest form in two bumpers last spring and when third of 13 at 100-1 in maiden hurdle at Chepstow (2m4f, soft) in October; needs to build on that markedly but, unlike a lot of these, she's shown she has some ability.

9/1

Form: 36- BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents stable with very good bumper strike-rate (18%) and was beaten under 1l when third on debut at Musselburgh (good to soft) in December; disappointing 6-5 favourite when only sixth at Ayr (good) in March but remains of interest; hood now added.
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5th

3

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:15 Perth

Yakaleo

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Down the field in his three hurdles but the bumper runs were promising and perhaps handicaps can see him in a better light.

15/2

7th

6

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:15 Perth

Yakaleo

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

in rear

33/1

7th

8

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Yakaleo

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Didn't really progress in his three bumpers and was tailed off at 40-1 on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good) last month; this stiffer stamina test could suit on pedigree but he needs to leave that latest form well behind.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam bumper winner, half-sister to useful chaser Coningsby; stable has very respectable strike-rate in bumpers (10%) and market support will make this newcomer of interest; tongue-tie fitted.
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6th

1

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

13:03 Wincanton

Slide Rule

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

in touch with leaders

5/1

6

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:15 Taunton

Slide Rule

11st 8lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Showed some ability in his two bumpers and two hurdle races but plenty more is needed if he's to make an impact today; perhaps one for longer trips later on; stable also runs Eskimo Sam.

12/1

6th

6

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:15 Taunton

Slide Rule

11st 8lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Showed some ability in his two bumpers and two hurdle races but plenty more is needed if he's to make an impact today; perhaps one for longer trips later on; stable also runs Eskimo Sam.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£20,000 3yo; second foal; dam 2m-3m1f hunter chase and prolific point winner; stable 0-7 in bumpers during last five seasons (all unplaced); might be one for a bit further down the line.
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5

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

14:15 Doncaster

Neptune House

11st 5lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Laura Horsfall

Not beaten far when eighth of nine in Wetherby bumper this month on his second start but his claims aren't compelling on his hurdle debut.

66/1

8th

6

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Wetherby

Neptune House

11st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Laura Horsfall

Tailed off at a big price on his Southwell debut (2m, good) last spring and can only be watched on return for new yard.

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 101 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal from a fair 2m hurdle winner; backed from 10-1 to 13-2 for debut at Wetherby (soft) in February but dropped out tamely as though something was amiss and was beaten out of sight; now has tongue-tie fitted; can be given another chance.
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9th

5

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Suivez Moi

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear, brief headway on outer 7f out

12/1

9th

5

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Suivez Moi

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear, brief headway on outer 7f out, lost touch 5f out, tailed off

12/1

11th

6

3rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Wetherby

Suivez Moi

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

prominent

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from unraced half-sister to stable's smart and prolific bumper/jumps winner Lady Buttons; interesting to see how she fares.
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9th

4

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Spanish Buttons

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

40-1 and was completely tailed off on good ground at Southwell.

50/1

10th

4

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Spanish Buttons

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6f out

25/1

10th

4

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Spanish Buttons

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6f out, lost touch 5f out, tailed off

25/1

Non-runners

King Roly

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Payout
Exacta £130.50
Straight Forecast £112.59
Trifecta £546.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moorsbrook

The Times:

Yakaleo

Telegraph:

Slide Rule

WEST COUNTRY:

Hot Goddess

RP RATINGS:

Moorsbrook

TOPSPEED:

Moorsbrook

POSTDATA:

Moorsbrook

Daily Mail:

Moorsbrook

Daily Mirror:

Moorsbrook

The Sun:

Moorsbrook

Daily Record:

Moorsbrook

The Guardian:

Yakaleo

D Express:

Yakaleo

The Star:

Yakaleo