November 19 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow

Abandoned

Form: 956431

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He was winning for the first time since his debut when scrambling home in an 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton 15 days ago; a 2lb rise still leaves him well treated given what he has been capable of; each-way shout.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Bass Player

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not yet a year since he almost defied 8lb higher on quick turf (1m); mixed bag since, and hard to find any benefit from a third wind operation in the winter, but he's too well treated not to bear in mind at least.

16/1

5th

7

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Bass Player

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with two good runs but he has been well short of that level in two runs this year, a wind op before the latest making no difference; tongue tie returns; risky despite his reduced mark.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Bass Player

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

First win was on turf (7f) and last two have been on Tapeta (8.6f); reached the frame in two starts at Wolverhampton in December but he had a major blip there the following month; had another wind operation since and needs a major revival after four months off.

12/1

Form: 742367

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo but nothing since; mainly run to form since joining Alice Haynes but his stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:07 Yarmouth

Clipsham La Habana

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins were in late 2022 and he has been looking regressive this year; wouldn't be the obvious answer after nearly three months off.

8/1

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

His last win was over C&D but that was in a novice in December 2022; very well treated on old form but he's faded in his five runs this year and was beaten 15l at Chepstow (7-2) last time; had a difficult track position in that race but he needs a big turnaround back in trip.

9/1

12th

2

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

No win since late 2022; has dropped in the weights and his reappearance effort at Doncaster wasn't a bad run but he failed to build on it at Salisbury a fortnight ago; others appeal more.

6/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 652350

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not at her best in a C&D handicap four weeks ago but that was a stronger event and she is better judged on her earlier Class 5 efforts; tongue tie now enlisted; one to take seriously.
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10

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Bernalda

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Ferguson

Took a while to put her head in front but having got off the mark at Wolverhampton last month (8.6f; blinkers first time), she followed up in emphatic fashion at Newcastle last week; escapes a penalty for that win and she's due to be 9lb higher in the future; obvious claims.

15/8

3

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernalda

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Ferguson

Made her breakthrough at the 13th attempt when landing a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and she's still unexposed on AW; key player.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernalda

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

12-race maiden; regularly run well in defeat this year, going down narrowly over 1m at Thirsk three weeks ago; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

9/2

Form: 7/1-60

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
7f turf winner for Andrew Balding last year; unplaced in two handicap runs for new yard (6f and 8.6f); down in the weights and blinkers are now added; others look safer.
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7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five wins since December, three of them at this track (including over 1m); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he's never been in better form.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins, including C&D, this winter and latest Chelmsford run probably not the one to judge him on; that said, he wouldn't look to have much wiggle room off his current mark.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won four times during the winter (7f-1m) and has gone up more than a stone in the weights, having been nudged up another 2lb for last weekend's Lingfield second; won't mind going back up in trip, though, and has a decent chance of adding to his tally.

5/2

Form: 591245 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made winning stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in September; similar form in defeat three times since and should run his race once more.
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1st

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Between Me And U

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Herrington

Won on turf (1m, good to soft) three years ago but his three wins since have come on AW; up 7lb for his easy front-running success at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago; thriving and commands respect.

4/1

1st

8

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Made a successful stable debut over C&D in September 2024 and, having dropped 1lb lower than for that win, was scoring for the first time since when just getting up at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) this month; back up 3lb but respected nonetheless.

3/1

1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

On a losing sequence but he took a step back in the right direction with seventh of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap 23 days ago, fading only late on having raced wide; not out of things eased 2lb.

13/2

Abandoned

Form: 913123 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had a good time at Newcastle this year, winning four times over a mile; placed the last twice and the handicapper may not have his measure just yet; no reason why he won't be as effective at this track; respected.
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2nd

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins in 2024 (including a Class 5); unfortunate (hampered) not to justify market support when runner-up to Dinah Myte here in June; excuse - bled from nose - next time; recent Southwell run (fifth) should have him spot on for this.

9/2

5th

3

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ruth Carr

The last four of his five wins were over 1m on Newcastle Tapeta (hampered on sole start here); looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle on penultimate start but bled from the nose when a disappointing favourite there on latest; player if straight back to form.

11/2

8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

Form: 419432 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Met trouble when third over C&D last month and he ran another sound race when second at Newcastle 12 days ago (Barleybrown third but not seen to such good effect); should go well.
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5th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 12 over C&D in July; this C&D scorer must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

4/1

2nd

6

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Getting on for two years since his last win but this C&D winner has dropped to a tempting mark and he didn't run badly in a stronger race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) six weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 5lb too; high on the list.

6/1

Form: 342311 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back on the up this autumn and comes here chasing a hat-trick after soft-ground wins at Catterick (7f) and Redcar (1m; made all); more to prove on AW but still looks on a tempting mark.
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5th

1

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here.

4/1

6th

8

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 1lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

His form went the wrong way after he made a winning reappearance at Carlisle last May but he returns having had wind surgery and the break may have helped; 2lb lower than when last successful and could be involved.

9/1

8th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made virtually all off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but not really firing on all cylinders since (six more runs) and has stamina to prove on first venture beyond 1m.

10/1

Form: 153426 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf in August and she ran to a similar level when second over C&D last month; perhaps the ground was slower than ideal at Nottingham 13 days ago and she can't be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Adelabella

10st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

dwelt start, held up in rear

50/1

Abandoned

Form: 4-0913

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Returning to AW sparked a revival when comfortably seeing off nine rivals at Chelmsford last month; stayed on for third over 7f here 12 days ago; same mark today but hasn't looked the strongest stayer in two previous runs at a mile.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

2-5 over C&D; scrambled home to justify favouritism from Operation Gimcrack (runs in first division) in this last year; placed numerous times since, including at Yarmouth (7f; 10-1) on penultimate start; slow start scuppered chance latest.

5/1

7th

6

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Both turf wins have been over C&D on good to firm, the latest last August; close third to a subsequent winner at Yarmouth last time (7f, good to firm) and has a fair chance here.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Wilde And Dandy

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Both wins on turf have been at Doncaster (7f) on good to firm; close third of 11 at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December but ran below his best when last seen 147 days ago; break may have done him some good.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 117089 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Joseph O'Brien at Dundalk last winter; yet to beat a rival in four runs for this yard and although last time was a bit better, she'll be of more interest when down into Class 6 company.
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9

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Both wins for Joseph O'Brien and she's had plenty of chances to win a race in Britain but failed to do so; never figured at Wolverhampton on Monday.

14/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won two of her first three starts (for Joseph O'Brien) but beaten 22 times since moving to Britain, including five runs for James Owen; creditable third over C&D two weeks ago (cheekpieces first time); each-way claims.

3/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Disappointing favourite at Brighton last time when perhaps stretched by 1m2f; bang there over 1m in her first two runs for this yard, though, including a third to Ribston Pippin at Yarmouth in August.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: 355397 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
6lb below his last winning mark but that was 13 months ago; finished behind a couple of today's rivals over C&D three weeks ago (AW debut); others look stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Mount King

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Last four wins over 1m at Pontefract but he has placed on all three course visits and he arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Redcar (1m, good) last weekend; has won on good to soft; enters calculations.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he was competitive last month; for whatever reason he never gave his running last week at Thirsk.

12/1

9th

12

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Mount King

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he's been bang there in his last two races; his only other win was over this C&D so looks a player.

7/1

Verdict

Rwenearlytheredad ended the turf campaign on a roll and is respected in his hat-trick bid, while Mercurius Power (second choice), Adelabella, Bass Player and Bernalda also have something to recommend them. BARLEYBROWN finished behind Mercurius Power at Newcastle 12 days ago but this race may set up better for him and the handicapper may not have his measure just yet.[Paul Smith]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barleybrown

The Guardian:

Rwenearlytheredad

Telegraph:

Bass Player

The Times:

Adelabella

POSTDATA:

Wilde And Dandy

Daily Record:

Mercurius Power

Daily Mail:

Rwenearlytheredad

D Express:

Rwenearlytheredad

RP RATINGS:

Barleybrown

Daily Mirror:

Barleybrown

The Star:

Barleybrown

The Sun:

Bass Player