August 18 / 14.50 Southwell (AW)

14.50

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Ambitions Personnel Rita Haggar Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Ambitions Personnel Rita Haggar Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well related, being a brother to an Italian Listed winner and half-brother to a few other decent winners; trainer does well with 3yos here (5-19 this season) and he's an interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third in a competitive Newcastle handicap (7f; first-time cheekpieces) before comfortably making the most of a simple task back in novice company at Wolverhampton; looks on the upgrade.

5/1

OUR TIP

4/7

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22/2- BF

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo who pulled well clear of the remainder when again beaten at odds-on on his only start last year; sets a clear standard back from ten months off and should be too good for these.
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17th

1

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Leadman

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, but he was second of 22 off a good mark over C&D eight days ago and would surely have gone very close had he not met trouble in running from well off the pace; the problems today are that he's back up 4lb, drawn even wider and has another big field to negotiate his way through; huge player but plenty needs to go right.

6/1

2nd

3

(18)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Leadman

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, and brings a doubt over current form; otherwise attractively treated off a mark 3lb lower than the one he defied at the 2025 Newmarket July festival.

12/1

6th

6

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Leadman

8st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David O’Meara

He has a modest strike-rate for one of his ability (2-19) and needs everything to drop right; however, he's well treated on last year's best efforts and may have needed his recent reappearance run at Thirsk; not ruled out.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded 57,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to three winners, notably Shorter Skirt (went close on 2yo debut); the market will guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Melanies Joy

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: George Scott

took keen hold, pressed leader, led up the centre 2f out, soon ridden and drifted left, faced challenge from 1f out, headed and no extra final 110yds

6/4

3rd

8

(8)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Melanies Joy

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Gelded 57,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to three winners, notably Shorter Skirt (went close on 2yo debut); the market will guide.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer (also runs A Friend To All) best known for older handicappers and this 10,000gns yearling didn't offer much at 125-1 on his Thirsk debut last month.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

13

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Electric Lightning

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Gained last summer's breakthrough win over 1m and remains unexposed over this trip but finished down the field here (7f) on last month's reappearance and needs that run to have brought him on.

12/1

10th

3

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Electric Lightning

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten last October when last seen but on heavy ground; prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D and this lightly raced 5yo reappears with his trainer (who runs two) among the winners; could be involved.

9/1

6

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Electric Lightning

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won at Doncaster (1m, good) in July and bounced back from lesser run here (7f, good) with staying-on fourth at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in a first-time hood (retained); this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer now back up to 1m, provided the ground suits (unproven on soft/heavy).

11/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns breeze-ups purchase last spring who's landed the outside stall on his debut; there's stamina on the dam's side; was taken out at Redcar recently on account of unsuitably fast ground and the market will guide.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Genta

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alice Haynes

Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now.

16/1

8th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Genta

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alice Haynes

Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Genta

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in rear, headway from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

6th
12 (11)
Clasina

33/1

Form: 60

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in two Irish runs, latterly in a tongue-tie (off today) ten weeks ago, before being picked up for 3,000gns.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(9)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Clasina

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Juddmonte castoff who failed to win but was placed plenty of times for Katie Scott and 7f looks her trip; could go well on first run for John Berry.

8/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to two winners, notably Dubai Jemila (2yo, 7f), who went for just 2,000gns last summer; in-form trainer doesn't have a great recent record with 3yos here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Sky Lagoon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

33/1

8th

11

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Sky Lagoon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

33/1

6th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sky Lagoon

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders, weakened 2f out

9/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started a big price when shaping with promise in a Newcastle novice (7f) last October; has since been gelded and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(11)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boyd Crowder

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

All three starts over 7f on Tapeta, showing some promise in his only outing at two but, having been gelded, showing little in two starts since returning in August; open to improvement now handicapping over further and worth a market check.

11/2

8th

6

(11)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boyd Crowder

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

All three starts over 7f on Tapeta, showing some promise in his only outing at two but, having been gelded, showing little in two starts since returning in August; open to improvement now handicapping over further and worth a market check.

11/2

12th

6

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Boyd Crowder

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Some promise when fifth of 12 over C&D last October, but after having been gelded he was beaten further at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month (just behind Sky Lagoon); has run green in both starts so may have more to offer, but he may be one for handicaps after this.

50/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked to have stamina issues when tailed off in two bumpers in the spring; doubt he'll be featuring here either for a yard also responsible for Paddy Mayne.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

8th

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Fast Fred

10st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Phillip Makin

Dependable sort who's been in career-best form with a win and two seconds this season; raised another 2lb but can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh (pipped by Letsbefrank latest); highly respected.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Second at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance and better than ever when taking a 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) two weeks ago; 4lb higher this time but firmly in the mix.

7/2

Form: 55-

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off for ten months since finishing well held in two starts over 1m at Newcastle; will likely find life easier once handicapping after today.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paddy Mayne

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Phillip Makin

Son of Massaar has yet to make the frame in five starts, fifth of seven in 1m Redcar handicap 18 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:40 Redcar

Paddy Mayne

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Phillip Makin

Signs of ability on debut over 1m on Newcastle AW in October but has made little impact since, including on handicap debut back at Newcastle last week; has work to do right now.

25/1

10th

4

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy Mayne

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Some promise over C&D on debut last October; no progress since but his reappearance last month was after a 293-day absence; betting useful now handicapping at a low level.

16/1

11th
6 (6)
Jaamir

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded half-brother to a Tapeta winner whose trainer is best known for older runners; the market will be the best guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Jaamir

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Low-mileage 4yo who failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; in good hands but he needs to take a major step forward stepped up markedly in trip.

20/1

8th

7

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Jaamir

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Low-mileage 4yo who failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; in good hands but he needs to take a major step forward stepped up markedly in trip.

20/1

12th

9

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Jaamir

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

dwelt start

12/1

100/1

Form: 65

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two poor efforts at Leicester last month and it would be a big surprise to see him feature.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 0-16 and he's finished ahead of only four rivals in his last five starts; passed over.

66/1

10th

11

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

15-race maiden with low-level form; makes little appeal.

100/1

9th

9

(2)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

14-race maiden with low-level form; last seen over 2m and no appeal dropped to 7f.

100/1

Form: 67

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two recent runs at big prices and will probably find life easier once handicapping.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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13th

13

(1)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Coach From Liberty

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Well beaten in two recent runs at big prices and will probably find life easier once handicapping.

100/1

7th

2

(7)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:30 Nottingham

Coach From Liberty

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unable to land any sort of blow when 33-1 for debut at Redcar (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and can only be watched here.

50/1

6th

5

(2)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Coach From Liberty

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

First foal; dam unraced; training partnership had some success in novice/maiden company and this won't take loads of winning.

8/1

66/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in one Tapeta run last backend and again on her recent turf comeback; handicaps probably lie in her near future.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

A Friend To All

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

upset in stalls, awkward start, raced in last, niggled along briefly halfway, struggling 3f out, tailed off when switched to near side over 2f out

25/1

14th

11

(9)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:50 Southwell (AW)

A Friend To All

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Well held in one Tapeta run last backend and again on her recent turf comeback; handicaps probably lie in her near future.

66/1

8th

11

(2)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:12 Pontefract

A Friend To All

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Seasonal debutante who needs to improve markedly on her sole 2yo effort (7f, AW).

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.10
Straight Forecast £2.93
Trifecta £8.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leadman

The Sun:

Lattaash

NEWMARKET:

Melanies Joy

RP RATINGS:

Leadman

POSTDATA:

Leadman

The Times:

Leadman

Telegraph:

Leadman

D Express:

Leadman

Daily Mirror:

Leadman

The Star:

Leadman

Daily Record:

Leadman