July 29 / 17.40 Southwell (AW)

17.40

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Golf And Gallop Package Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Golf And Gallop Package Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 2

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of unraced half-sister to three smart winners at up to 1m4f; outsider on his Haydock debut (11.6f, good to firm; 33-1) last month but he ran a big race to finish a clear second behind a 4-9 shot; should benefit from that experience and he's in the mix on this switch to AW.
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1st

5

(4)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Make Aclaim

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Out of unraced half-sister to three smart winners at up to 1m4f; outsider on his Haydock debut (11.6f, good to firm; 33-1) last month but he ran a big race to finish a clear second behind a 4-9 shot; should benefit from that experience and he's in the mix on this switch to AW.

6/1

2nd

2

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

18:05 Haydock

Make Aclaim

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

disputing third, briefly led over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-

Last run: 222 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 1m 2yo/10.3f winner Cave Diver (RPR 88); 16-1 for Kempton debut (1m, AW) in December but she made some promising late headway and finished third of 13 behind a subsequent Listed/Group 3 winner; that form puts her firmly in the picture and she's respected upped in trip on return.
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8th

4

(6)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Eavestone

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Didn't need to be at her best to record breakthrough win at Southwell last month (1m4f); opening mark for handicaps probably just fair but could have more under the bonnet.

11/4

8th

4

(6)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Eavestone

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Didn't need to be at her best to record breakthrough win at Southwell last month (1m4f); opening mark for handicaps probably just fair but could have more under the bonnet.

11/4

1st

7

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Eavestone

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

led early, headed and prominent after 2f

7/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000gns half-brother to six Flat winners including Golden Syrup (Japanese 1m/1m1f turf; RPR 108) and Mancini (1m4f-2m including on AW; 99); didn't get the best of runs at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago but he still managed to pose a threat before his effort flattened out inside the final furlong; that was an eyecatching debut effort and he looks interesting upped in trip.
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5th

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Sugar Road

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

0-7 on the Flat and not much in three starts over hurdles, but he now switches to a handicap and is a possible improver on this step up in trip; needs watching in market.

7/1

4th

8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:37 Ludlow

Sugar Road

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Middle-distance Flat maiden capable of mid-80s RPRs at his best for Andrew Balding, though has regressed gently since being gelded and can still race too freely and/or take a grip; hurdles and stable debut.

10/1

3

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Sugar Road

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Six-race maiden who has finished down the field in both handicaps and needs to raise his game; however, he showed promise in maiden and novice events and could get back on track for his good yard at some stage.

9/1

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous after missing the break at Doncaster (1m4f, good) 24 days ago but he made some late gains and was only beaten around 4l in fourth of ten; that was a promising start and has possibilities if he can build on that.
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1st

8

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Northern Choice

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hugo Palmer

Fourth in both starts, including over 1m3f here on Monday when he looked a bit unfortunate not to go even closer; a repeat of that performance would give him every chance.

7/1

4th

8

(1)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Northern Choice

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

Never dangerous after missing the break at Doncaster (1m4f, good) 24 days ago but he made some late gains and was only beaten around 4l in fourth of ten; that was a promising start and has possibilities if he can build on that.

8/1

4th

8

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:40 Doncaster

Northern Choice

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

slowly away, midfield, pushed along over 5f out

25/1

Form: 83

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a low-key start at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April but he left that form well behind when a rallying third at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month; sets a good standard on that promising effort and he's open to more progress on this step up to 1m3f.
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1st

10

(3)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Legend Of Kings

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Has shown promise, particularly on his second start when 25-1 and finishing third of eight at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm); couldn't step up on that here (1m3f) latest; has been given a chance from this initial mark; interesting.

4/1

5th

4

(5)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Legend Of Kings

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Made a low-key start at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April but he left that form well behind when a rallying third at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month; sets a good standard on that promising effort and he's open to more progress on this step up to 1m3f.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Legend Of Kings

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

in touch with leaders

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sea The Stars out of an Oaks winner who has already produced smart performers John Leeper (RPR 112) and Virgin Snow (105); fifth of eight on his Chelmsford debut (1m, AW) last November but he was beaten less than 2l and looks a likely improver over this longer trip on his return.
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7th

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Don Simon

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Returned from a break with two creditable efforts on Tapeta (1m4f/2m) this spring but his form slumped back on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month; has something to prove again after that and he's still a maiden after 11 starts.

14/1

10th

6

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Don Simon

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Remains winless but he comes here in good nick, second of six in 2m Southwell handicap last month; effective at this shorter trip and needs considering eased 1lb.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Don Simon

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Still seeking a first win after nine starts but he boasts some solid handicap form at up to 1m6f; satisfactory reappearance at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (1m4f) and that should have blown away any cobwebs; 2m presents a new challenge but it could unlock further progress.

2/1

66/1

Form: 00

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a tailed-off last at big prices in two middle-distance events on turf this summer.
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5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

2nd

6

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Justified favouritism at Southwell most recently, making it three wins from his last four starts and taking strike-rate since November to 5-11; has a particularly good record at Wolverhampton in that period; progressing well with age and warrants respect off bottom weight upped further in class.

11/4

Form: 43

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
245,000euros yearling; shaped with promise when fourth on Chelsmford debut (1m2f) last month but she failed to build on that a Nottingham three weeks later; has bit to prove after that remote third and this is a competitive race.
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9th

10

(3)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Daylight Chorus

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

245,000euros yearling; shaped with promise when fourth on Chelsmford debut (1m2f) last month but she failed to build on that a Nottingham three weeks later; has bit to prove after that remote third and this is a competitive race.

12/1

3rd

5

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Daylight Chorus

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

245,000euros yearling; sister to 1m4f winner Hymn Book (RPR 86), closely related to top-class Dawn Approach (128) and Group 2 winner Herald The Dawn (112); 25-1 for novice at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) three weeks ago but showed significant ability in fourth of 12; needs to improve.

7/1

4th

8

(10)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Daylight Chorus

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

245,000euros yearling; sister to 1m4f winner Hymn Book (RPR 86), closely related to top-class Dawn Approach (128) and Group 2 winner Herald The Dawn (112); striking pedigree and although she has a useful standard to aim at on debut, any market confidence would be significant.

7/1

10th
2 (11)
Samatian

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-18 over jumps and he's struggled in minor handicaps over hurdles and fences in last three runs; now makes his belated Flat debut as a 7yo and he can only be watched; regular cheekpieces removed.
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5th

4

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samatian

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kim Bailey

Winning hurdler but at a lowly level and he's been well beaten on all five Flat starts, including 13l fourth to Simiyann over 1m6f here 12 days ago.

10/1

4th

1

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samatian

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Kim Bailey

Winning hurdler but at a lowly level and he's been well beaten on all four Flat starts, most recently on handicap debut at Chester.

14/1

9th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Samatian

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Kim Bailey

Ordinary hurdler/chaser who has struggled in 1m4f novice events at Southwell (200-1) in his last three runs; now goes up in trip on his Flat handicap debut but he needs to show a lot more; cheekpieces reapplied.

33/1

11th
12 (10)
Tottori

100/1

Form: 70

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big prices in both her runs, most recently at Kempton (1m4f, AW) 13 days ago.
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11th

12

(10)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Tottori

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adam West

Tailed off at big prices in both her runs, most recently at Kempton (1m4f, AW) 13 days ago.

100/1

10th

10

(3)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tottori

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam West

66-1 and always in rear when beaten a long way at Leicester seven weeks ago (1m2f).

100/1

7th

9

(1)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Leicester

Tottori

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Adam West

Third foal; half-sister to 6f winner Media Guest (RPR 86); dam placed 7f/1m (72), half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Donjuan Triumphant and 1m 2yo Listed winner Caledonian Spring; bought for 105,000gns as a yearling but offloaded by Godolphin for 1,000gns in February; not the most obvious answer.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to useful Flat/2m hurdle winner Battle Of Wills and he's out of a useful 7f AW 2yo winner; prominent in the market when going close in a Newcastle bumper (2m, heavy) in May and he's an interesting contender on his switch to this sphere.
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2nd

5

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle

Fiery Dawn

11st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

15,000gns yearling; seventh foal; brother to useful Flat/2m hurdle winner Battle Of Wills, half-brother to three other winners; dam useful 7f AW 2yo winner; well worth a glance in the betting on debut.

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £35.50
Straight Forecast £19.81
Trifecta £197.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eavestone

POSTDATA:

Legend Of Kings

The Guardian:

Northern Choice

Telegraph:

Make Aclaim

Daily Mail:

Northern Choice

NEWMARKET:

Legend Of Kings

Daily Record:

Legend Of Kings

RP RATINGS:

Eavestone

The Times:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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