November 19 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • 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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Verdict Starting price

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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6th

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Last win was in September 2024 but ran well on several occasions when making the frame since; last seen when a beaten favourite at Nottingham last August and may be better for the run.

10/1

3

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:55 Nottingham

Between Me And U

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Often leads, as when a wide-margin AW winner on yard debut last September; has run many good races in defeat since, including when losing out late on to a stablemate over C&D (good to soft; pair clear) last week; due to go back up 2lb; drying ground no help but form claims otherwise.

9/2

3

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Between Me And U

9st 13lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Kempton last time (1m) on second run after wind surgery; wouldn't rule out, particularly if it rains (suited by some give), but lacks a recent run.

14/1

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

4

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four over C&D (BHA marks between 50-60) in 2024; began 2026 with a respectable third to Sea Legend, but it's been disappointing - with some mitigation - that he hasn't built on that since; stablemate of Billyjoegold.

13/2

6th

2

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since; needs to be held up off a strong pace but not really firing at present.

8/1

6th

12

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Barleybrown

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since October 2024 and he failed to build on a reappearance Newcastle third when just seventh in 1m handicap there 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

10/1

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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8th

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Mercurius Power

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

It's now 17 outings since his last success but he arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 11 in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Regular 1m placings here and at Southwell since September; form dipped on latest outing, however, and there's been no win since August 2024.

8/1

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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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

1

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

10st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Mainly below his best since winning at Carlisle (7f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in May, including when well beaten with blinkers applied (retained) here over 1m eight days ago; back to 7f.

9/1

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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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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9th

8

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt.

20/1

9

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f) in August and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; missed the break again when never dangerous at Redcar latest and he does come with risks.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Wilde And Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good.

8/1

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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8th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.

4/1

8th

10

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out.

14/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.

6/1

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