November 04 / 17.15 Southwell (AW)

17.15

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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000gns yearling, 41,000euros 2yo (breeze-up); by City Light; the second foal of a French maiden out of half-sister to Derby winner Ruler Of The World; sports a hood on debut; yard 5-36 with 2yos here.
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5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Port Light

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

raced centre, pressed leader, weakened over 1f out

16/1

5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Port Light

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has progressive form over 1m on AW; good third in useful conditions race at Chelmsford most recently, shaping as if this drop in distance is worth exploring; interesting turf debutant.

16/1

3rd

4

(1)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Port Light

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Posted a win (at Southwell) and a near-miss (over this C&D) from his first two starts; then gelded and won by 5l at 1-4 over C&D in February; this is much tougher but he's a likeable prospect who could hold his own.

5/1

10/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a clear second in a recent soft-ground Redcar novice dominated by newcomers, having made most of the running; clearly sets the standard on that.
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1st

5

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cloth Of Gold

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

In the first three late last year in his three qualifying runs (1m/1m2f, AW/soft); finished in rear on handicap debut at Ayr last month but that was in a Class 2 event after a lengthy absence; should benefit from that run and he needs checking in market on this big drop back in grade.

16/1

13

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Cloth Of Gold

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

In the first three late last year in his three qualifying runs (1m/1m2f, AW/soft); it's a big ask to win a race this competitive on his first outing of the year but his trainer is very much among the winners and this 3yo's pedigree provides optimism he can be better than his opening mark.

14/1

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14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tough task on Kempton debut and he didn't fare too badly at a big price, having pulled hard and not seen out 1m; trainer doesn't have a good record with 2yos here but this one is entitled to improve.
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4th

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Molveno

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Both turf starts on good; left his useful 1m form behind when landing the Italian Derby over 1m3f at Capannelle in June; that was a smart effort but he'll need an even bigger performance to defy a mark of 105 on his first outing since.

11/1

2nd

6

(3)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

Molveno

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Campaigned exclusively on AW; completed a winter hat-trick but last two efforts have seemingly exposed his limitations; enough to prove in this grade on turf debut.

20/1

2nd

6

(3)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

Molveno

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

prominent, ridden and led narrowly 2f out, headed and no extra towards finish

20/1

200/1

Form: 9

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer 0-36 with 2yos on the AW this season and this filly finished well beaten at 250-1 on her Newcastle debut last month.
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10

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Arie Gordye

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Nine-race maiden who has performed okay in 1m4f/1m6f handicaps for her new yard without looking that well treated.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Arie Gordye

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Roger Fell

Has had few chances; still has stamina to prove over 1m6f but her C&D defeat in May came in a more competitive race and she made a promising start for new yard at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) when coming from off the pace to take second; can do better; cheekpieces refitted.

7/2

5

(7)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Arie Gordye

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Hint of ability for Adrian Nicholls but left that yard for 1,500gns; still unsure as to her best trip.

8/1

Form: 40

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two runs over shorter (the tongue-tie comes off tonight); low-grade handicaps are probably next on the agenda.
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3rd

4

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Arcturus Flame

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

8lb higher than for his only handicap win gained nearly a year ago; kept on for a closing fifth at Newbury last time but that was over 1m2f and there are doubts about him over this far.

4/1

5th

14

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Arcturus Flame

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

While a Nottingham 1m handicap last April remains his only win, he's run well over about 1m2f in three of four starts for his current yard; that gives him each-way claims and the return of headgear (tried by his previous stable and he ran well, including for the win) could be a help.

12/1

3rd

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcturus Flame

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

It was over 1m3f when he went down narrowly at Kempton on final run in early December but he's effective at this sort of trip and hasn't had many chances on the AW; couldn't be ruled out.

5/1

Form: 8

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 for her 7f debut here six weeks ago, when pulling hard and finishing last of eight; can't be recommended on that.
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8th

5

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Leicester

Candle Of Time

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Seven-race maiden; not at her best on AW last month but her earlier Doncaster third (1m, good to soft) brings her firmly into the reckoning; each-way claims at least.

9/2

6th

10

(9)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Candle Of Time

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Not the first time she's hinted at winning potential when a close third at Doncaster (1m) where a truer pace would have helped; considered.

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros yearling; half-sister to the yard's Master Of Wine and Tapeta winner Master The Stars; didn't see it out on her heavy-ground debut over 1m at Nottingham recently but is entitled to improve.
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10th

10

(12)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Magic Runner

10st 6lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins at Wolverhampton (9.4f) this winter and she is on the same mark as for the latest success; wide draw to deal with but she is usually held up; not discounted.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Runner

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has two C&D wins to her credit, the latest in January; not been in quite such good form since, but beaten only 2l over 8.5f last time and the step back up to this trip will suit; chance.

7/2

5th

3

(2)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Runner

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Campaigned mostly over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton for current stable, winning twice; last two efforts suggest she remains in form; likely player if coping with drop back in distance.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to six winners, including five-time Polytrack winner India's Song, Tapeta winner Tavener and Captain Chorus (Listed in Norway); trainer 0-8 with 2yos here; market will guide.
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4th

4

(2)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:15 Brighton

Orchestral Wave

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

In poor form over 1m on AW earlier in the year but his fortunes have taken a turn for the better for new yard, having rivals on the stretch from some way out at Leicester (1m2f, good) and worn down only late under a penalty at Bath last week; looks good for another big run.

13/8

4

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:35 Bath

Orchestral Wave

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Morland

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when justifying favouritism in a 1m2f handicap at Leicester (good; cheekpieces added) last week; has a penalty but he hit a personal best with that comfortable success and is still unexposed on turf; key player.

13/8

1st

8

(3)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Orchestral Wave

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Struggled initially this year but ran better when third on stable debut at Wolverhampton (AW) last month, possibly just stretched by 1m4f, and was beaten on 1l at Redcar (1m1f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) three days ago; respected.

4/1

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related 52,000gns yearling who needed the experience when shaping fairly well on her Yarmouth debut four weeks ago; should do better here and holds each-way claims.
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1st

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beachborough Girl

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Poor effort at Windsor last time perhaps not hard to forgive in view of her turf record and she proved most consistent on the AW before that, including when beaten less than a length over C&D in April; respected back in this sphere.

5/1

7th

7

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Beachborough Girl

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Made winning stable debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in January and she's held her form with three solid placed efforts since; 2lb higher than when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time but that was a bold bid and she's still unexposed on turf; respected back in this sphere.

5/1

2nd

4

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beachborough Girl

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Made winning stable debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, Class 6; from 4lb lower) three starts back; forced to settle for minor honours since, including when run down late by He's Our Cracker over 1m2f at Chelmsford; bit more needed on third Wolverhampton visit.

15/2

66/1

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started 40-1 for his 7f Chelmsford debut 23 days ago, when slowly away from a wide stall and always behind; needs a big step forward.
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10

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Aurelius Maximus

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

It was his second handicap when beaten about 5l in first-time blinkers at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) latest, easily his closest finish but fading into fifth of nine and he needs a good deal better; 5lb claimer now.

14/1

10

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Aurelius Maximus

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

It was his second handicap when beaten about 5l in first-time blinkers at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) latest, easily his closest finish but fading into fifth of nine and he needs a good deal better; 5lb claimer now.

14/1

3

(9)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Aurelius Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well-held seventh on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) and connections now reach for blinkers; has a point to prove.

6/1

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy to back ahead of his C&D debut 11 days ago, when slowly away in a race not set up for those coming from behind; can do better for a yard enjoying a fine season with 2yos.
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8th

9

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

West Wickham

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Yet to be placed after 11 starts and he's been beaten around 9l in two runs at Southwell (1m3f/1m6f) this winter; down the list.

11/1

5th

8

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

West Wickham

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Unplaced in all ten starts, most recently a well-beaten ninth of ten in a 1m3f classified event here; hard to recommend.

10/1

7

(8)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:31 Nottingham

West Wickham

8st 13lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Jessica Macey

Unable to land a telling blow on either start for new stable (1m6f/1m2f) and now 0-8 overall; dropped another 3lb since last time but still needs to raise his game.

12/1

200/1

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1, finished a remote last behind West Wickham over C&D 11 days ago.
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12

(10)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ribbit

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

200-1, finished a remote last behind West Wickham over C&D 11 days ago.

200/1

12

(10)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ribbit

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

200-1, finished a remote last behind West Wickham over C&D 11 days ago.

200/1

12th

12

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Ribbit

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

9,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Just A Tad (1m2f; RPR 78), Super Proud (1m2f; 73) and Sycamore Gap (12.4f AW; 70); dam 1m 2yo winner (78); stable not renowned for 2yo success.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.40
Straight Forecast £5.05
Trifecta £24.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cloth Of Gold

D Express:

Orchestral Wave

The Star:

West Wickham

RP RATINGS:

Cloth Of Gold

POSTDATA:

Cloth Of Gold

THE NORTH:

Cloth Of Gold

The Times:

Cloth Of Gold

Telegraph:

Cloth Of Gold

The Guardian:

Cloth Of Gold

Daily Mail:

Cloth Of Gold

Daily Mirror:

Cloth Of Gold

The Sun:

Cloth Of Gold

Daily Record:

Cloth Of Gold