May 14 / 16.30 Southwell

16.30

Good

Join Southwell Golf Club Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Join Southwell Golf Club Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 80/6F- D BF

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Showed fair form over hurdles for Paul Nicholls, winning a Chepstow mares' novice in March 2022 (2m, good) and finishing second in a Newbury handicap (2m, good) later that year; rather disappointing since, including after wind surgery; needs to revive for new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Grivetana

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Resurgent for new yard this summer and it was in a higher grade when an 8l fourth at Cartmel (2m1f, good); likely to continue the good work and have a say.

6/1

4th

2

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

Grivetana

11st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but she's been resurgent for new yard this summer, with a win at Southwell (2m, good) followed by a good second at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); remains feasibly treated on her best form and she's respected.

13/2

2nd

3

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

18:45 Newton Abbot

Grivetana

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but held on from a strong finisher for narrow win off reduced mark on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m, good); still well handicapped after a 4lb rise and can cope if the ground softens here; good chance.

5/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 14053- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won four times over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien, the last a Stratford seller in September last year (2m2f, good); changed hands for £8,000 and best run since was last time on debut for another new yard when third over 2m4f here (good); may do better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 3

14:05 Market Rasen

Elham Valley

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Back in good form this spring (placed three times) and didn't run badly when fifth on latest outing three weeks ago, but there are still more obvious options than this high-mileage 7yo.

16/1

5th

2

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Elham Valley

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won four times over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien, the latest a selling handicap off 1lb lower; solid efforts in three Southwell handicaps (2m-2m4f) for this yard and unlikely to be far away.

7/1

2nd

1

4th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell

Elham Valley

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

in touch with leaders

9/2

33/1

  • Place: £13.90

Form: 3/9F0- D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Well beaten last season, including on latest start when beaten 25l in a Cheltenham handicap (2m1f, good); on a good mark now (9lb lower than last win), conditions suit and could fare better down in grade.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

17th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:22 Carlisle

Mick Maestro

11st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Won two Catterick handicap hurdles on first two starts in 2022 (1m7f/2m3f), the second off a 16lb higher mark; has run only six times since and has been below par since returning from long layoff last autumn.

16/1

7th

2

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:23 Worcester

Mick Maestro

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Five-time hurdle winner but he was tailed off in that sphere at Bangor (2m, good) last time and he fell in his last outing over fences; still unexposed as a chaser but he's well into the veteran stage and others are preferred.

14/1

6th

1

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Mick Maestro

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Beaten long way at Chepstow in October before falling over fences in November; again suffered a heavy defeat in a good-ground handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f) last month but stopped the rot when third at Southwell (2m, good) this month; on a good mark and respected.

8/1

Form: 31278- D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner (3m, yielding) in March 2022; off the mark over hurdles, following a wind operation, when winning at Sandown in December (2m, heavy); good second at Plumpton next time (2m4f, soft) but not so good since; this better ground fine.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

1st

7

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Classic Anthem

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Has a win, two seconds and a third from just six outings at Sandown; ran close to his best when runner-up over C&D in February, keeping on from the rear; solid claims once more.

9/2

Form: 11P0P- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Stable in fine form; lost his way from July onwards last year but would have a chance on the form he showed last June when landing a hat-trick of 2m wins at Market Rasen (two) and Hexham, all on good going.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Belvedere Blast

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Several flights were omitted when winning at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; visor refitted) but consistent in the main and perhaps needs further than the 2m4f he ran over last time; not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 8955P- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won five on the trot in 2022, three chases and two novice hurdles, including over C&D; wasn't in such good form last summer, and was below his best on return last month; others stronger.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

23rd Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Clear The Runway

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: L J Morgan

took keen hold, prominent, led but not fluent 5th, headed and weakened quickly home turn, lost touch 2 out

14/1

11th

6

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

Clear The Runway

11st 8lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Prolific in 2022 over hurdles and fences but quiet this year over the smaller obstacles; reservations for now.

6/1

7th

9

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Worcester

Clear The Runway

11st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders, jumped badly left 1st

16/1

11/2

Form: 14224- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
In good form last year, winning 2m handicaps at Warwick and Worcester in May/June (good) and finishing runner-up in two others in August/September; only 1lb higher than last win and has run well fresh; chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Hiconic

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Came second off basement Flat mark on latest outing in January and is well handicapped for this return to hurdling but she's not as good as she was and has become inconsistent; others appeal more.

16/1

2nd

8

(8)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiconic

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alex Hales

Seven-time winner over hurdles but 0-12 on Flat (0-10 on the AW); ran respectably when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) last month but she was behind Taranjerine at Lingfield 22 days ago; others preferred.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5/676- D

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

14:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Barrichello

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won four times as a novice during 2021-22 season but has been out of form over the last 18 months or so and needs a significant boost from the first-time blinkers today.

14/1

8th

3

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Barrichello

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery.

13/2

8th

3

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Barrichello

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery.

13/2

Form: 0341- D

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Catterick in February on third start over hurdles (1m7f, soft, second has won since); unexposed, and an interesting contender now handicapping for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Wolfburg

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Readily drew clear to win valuable series final by 9l at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 2-5 over fences; went up 11lb for that but could have untapped potential over this longer trip; respected.

6/4

1st

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Wolfburg

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Record of 132 since wearing tongue-tie and cheekpieces, beaten only narrowly by Trac over C&D most recently; raced just four times over fences and may do better still; possibilities in the retained headgear.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.10
Straight Forecast £13.49
Tricast £805.50
Trifecta £320.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Wolfburg

TOPSPEED:

Elham Valley

SPOTLIGHT:

Hiconic

Telegraph:

Grivetana

POSTDATA:

Classic Anthem

D Express:

Barrichello

The Sun:

Wolfburg

The Star:

Wolfburg

Daily Mail:

Grivetana

The Times:

Elham Valley

Daily Mirror:

Elham Valley

The Guardian:

Hiconic

Daily Record:

Hiconic