November 19 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £13608
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow

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Abandoned

Form: 1-2920 D

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Looked good in winning 6f events at Chelmsford and Kempton one year ago; good second on his handicap debut on New Year's Day and similar form when second in a York Listed race in May (5f, good; wore cheekpieces); no headgear today but not fully exposed and can go well fresh.
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14th

3

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Sommelier

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest over a little further than this here early this month; fair fifth under a fixed penalty in a 5f Cork event four days later; has gone up 11lb in total.

12/1

5th

1

(19)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Sommelier

10st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest over an extended 6f at the Curragh on Wednesday; has a fixed 7lb penalty; an additional 2lb claimed this time; this stiff 5f should be fine for him.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner is 0-5 on turf for current trainer this year, not beaten too far on penultimate; handicapper giving him every chance and new headgear combination tried.

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 825434 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ten wins to her name but only one in the last 24 months; that doesn't do her justice, however, as she's run some cracking races in strong handicaps this year, most recently finishing fourth in the Ayr Gold Cup off this mark; more minor money could be on the cards.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

Form: 976058 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Big chance off this mark on his best form but this campaign has been a bit of a damp squib following his fine second here (5f) in February; poorly placed after interference early here 17 days ago and couldn't land a blow; type to come good again soon.
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16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Juan Les Pins

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights before ending a losing run at Newcastle (5f) in March; added a C&D win in April and he has run well in defeat in both runs since; creeping back up the weights and had a 53-day break but he has the ability to go well.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: 4-115 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Promising debut one year ago (6f, Tapeta) and he won his first two starts this year, notably a Pontefract handicap in October (6f, soft); came up shy in his hat-trick bid at Doncaster last month but still has time to do better; one to consider.
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7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Altmore

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Altmore

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: 912518 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Easy enough to excuse his Haydock effort last month on account of the heavy ground; his two Kempton wins this year both stack up well, however, and getting back on AW could spark further progress.
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6th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

These conditions bring out the best in him and was taking his C&D record to 4-6 when finishing with a flourish to win a strong handicap last month; remains capable of further progress and although he has something to find at the weights, a bigger concern is the prospect of a tactical event.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

4/1

27

(20)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Drama

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Capable off this mark and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); all his best form has come on AW though and nothing in his turf record suggests he's the answer.

22/1

Abandoned

Form: 337312 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In good form in the second half of 2024, including a 6f Newmarket win in September; better form when a close second at Wolverhampton last time; creeping back up the weights but he remains of interest.
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7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 961073 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Game effort to win a 6f handicap at Windsor in July; not matched that since but this mark isn't excessive and Jack Doughty's claim is useful; AW debut and bred to appreciate it.
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8th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ralph Beckett

Comfortable winner of a C&D handicap (good to firm) last August; better than ever when a close fourth in a Listed event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well held in both subsequent runs and latest was in a C&D; has bit to prove again and this looks a tough task on the figures.

14/1

10th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ready winner of a C&D handicap last summer off a 12lb lower mark; better than ever when a close fourth in a Wolverhampton Listed race in March and he faced a stiff task at Haydock three weeks ago; should give his running but could find one or two stronger back in handicap company.

6/1

4th

8

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Palmar Bay

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

5-19; creditable fourth in Listed races last two starts, not beaten far at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest; should give his running again but quite a few of these have more obvious claims on the figures.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 552133 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Thriving for his new stable, winning comfortably at Ayr last month and following it with close thirds over C&D and at Doncaster; unlikely to be far away despite a small rise in the weights.
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3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

18th

2

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Rousing Encore

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to come from well off the pace and sometimes meets trouble; did well in the circumstances when a never-nearer fourth of 14 at Carlisle two weeks ago; won over C&D last spring; big player if the gaps appear.

12/1

4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

Form: 098067 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Useful AW sprinter on his day and he is now 5lb lower than when winning a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in February; respectable C&D effort last week without suggesting he was the answer here.
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17

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Epsom

One Night Stand

8st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Not beaten far into fifth in the 2023 renewal when rated much higher; not the obvious answer today from 4lb wrong.

33/1

Abandoned

Form: 152402 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He has run well over C&D but at a much lower level than this; looks best at 5f, the trip over which he chased home an improving sort at Newcastle 12 days ago.
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8th

2

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Jenever

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple sprint winner, the latest off a 3lb higher mark last October (6f, good to soft); not at his best so far this year and 7f is a query.

20/1

7th

17

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Jenever

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he is well handicapped if a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 614311 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improving 3yo who has won three of his six runs in handicaps, one of them over C&D; has not finished improving just yet but this is a step up in class; drawn widest too.
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2nd

1

(4)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Stanley Spencer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Went close off this mark over C&D in November; good run at Kempton on his penultimate start and he will find this more manageable than the hot Kempton handicap he contested on Friday; respected.

6/1

9th

8

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Stanley Spencer

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Two-time C&D winner; has been competitive off this sort of mark in recent months, beaten two noses into third over C&D 24 days ago (blinkered first time); up in class but likely to give it another good go.

10/1

Verdict

Stanley Spencer and Altmore are progressive 3yos who should give it another good go, while Palmar Bay should take to AW and Rousing Encore comes here at the top of his game. Aramis Grey shouldn’t be far away, a comment that also applies to Drama, but INGRA TOR and Sommelier may be the two to focus on. The selection ran a cracker at Wolverhampton last month and could still have a bit more to offer on AW.[Paul Smith]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ingra Tor

TOPSPEED:

Stanley Spencer

The Times:

Palmar Bay

The Star:

Sommelier

POSTDATA:

Jenever

Telegraph:

Palmar Bay

Daily Mirror:

Stanley Spencer

The Sun:

Stanley Spencer

RP RATINGS:

Ingra Tor

LAMBOURN:

Ingra Tor

The Guardian:

Ingra Tor

Daily Mail:

Ingra Tor

D Express:

Ingra Tor

Daily Record:

Ingra Tor