November 21 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

18.00

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Gamble Responsibly At Betmgm Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Gamble Responsibly At Betmgm Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 65

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
More promise than his heavy defeat at Newmarket on debut might suggest and latest 7f run here was also worthy of an upgrade; one to take seriously for a stable that continues to bang in the winners.
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7th

14

(14)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Hallelujah U

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces on last three outings, all on good to firm; won a 1m4f Thirsk handicap on first occasion and he's 23lb higher today thanks mostly to his staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; failed to confirm that improvement in 1m5f Newmarket Group 3 on latest start, admittedly not disgraced but that makes others look a bit more solid today.

16/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Hallelujah U

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces the last twice, winning a Thirsk handicap (1m4f) then appearing to improve markedly with staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Queen's Vase when upped further in trip; latter effort ties him in with a few of today's rivals; may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

8/1

6th

6

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Hallelujah U

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: James Owen

Contested three handicaps this spring off marks in the high 70s, winning when upped to 1m4f in added cheekpieces last time (good to firm); while 1m6f looks plausible, it's hard to see him being anything like good enough.

66/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form:

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
This trip perhaps more suitable than the 6f she tackled at Thirsk on her debut in June; dropped right away there though and needs a good step forward.
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11th

6

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Highfield Sunshine

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best at the end of last season and she's 0-12; wears a first-time hood for this return, having worn blinkers then cheekpieces on final two runs last term; on a handy mark on last season's best efforts (including over C&D) and she's not discounted.

14/1

6

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highfield Sunshine

9st 7lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

11-race maiden; started the season in good form but last two runs have been well short of her best; cheekpieces tried after one go in blinkers; handles Tapeta and well drawn to attack but there are risks attached.

16/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam was a top-class racemare and has already produced six winners; recent Newcastle debut (1m) offered hope he would be adding to the family silverware at some point and he's more appealing than many.
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8th

2

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Pride Of Donegal

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Steady improver on AW who won his third race in that sphere when making all at Wolverhampton in April; bit below that under a penalty when third on his turf debut at Thirsk (also 1m4f, good) but that came just six days later; five-week break should have recharged his batteries and pedigree points to grass being no problem.

4/1

9

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Pride Of Donegal

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent 4yo who twice made all over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW once the visor was enlisted; respectable third of five on turf debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good; hung left) three weeks ago but this race should be a lot harder.

9/1

3rd

1

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:00 Thirsk

Pride Of Donegal

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent 4yo who has really raised his game since the blinkers went on, twice making all over 1m4f at Wolverhampton; it was never in doubt there last weekend and he's 3lb well in under a penalty; unraced on turf.

10/11

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of an unraced sister to multiple 7f/1m AW winner Lion Hearted; represents a powerful stable and the betting can provide clues.
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6th

11

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

17:22 Goodwood

Star Of Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Coakley

3yo who was third on her stable debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in August and has an each-way shout on that form; however, she failed to settle when well beaten there (1m2f, good to soft) last time and has to bounce back.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Star Of Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Made all in a small-field maiden at Bath (1m, firm) in May and best form when second on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good to firm) the following month; left Andrew Balding for 35,000gns after two lesser efforts in July and it was a promising start for this yard when 33-1 but third of nine over C&D (good) three weeks ago; considered.

16/1

3rd

7

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newbury

Star Of Dubai

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Coakley

Made all in a small-field maiden at Bath (1m, firm) in May and best form when second on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good to firm) next time; while third over 1m2f at Sandown latest was respectable, she looked a bit stretched by the trip; left Andrew Balding for 35,000gns two weeks ago.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal of a maiden half-sister to 2000 Guineas runner-up Delegator; stable operating at a modest strike-rate with 2yos on AW this year; market to guide.
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11th

9

(11)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Eclipse

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

0-7 in handicaps since winning a Chelmsford maiden (7f, Polytrack) for Alice Haynes a year ago, but his fourth of ten over C&D on penultimate start offers some hope; visor now given a go.

11/2

8th

6

(2)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Struggled in handicaps for Alice Haynes after winning a maiden here over 7f last January but he ran a solid race at Wolverhampton (7f; reported to have lost a shoe) on his stable debut 19 days ago, while leaving the impression that he's worth another go over this trip; contender.

7/4

2

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Blue Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Narrowly off the mark on his second start in a Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) in January, but has regressed in three handicaps since; cheekpieces made no difference on turf debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last month (gelded since); best to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 when ninth of 12 at Newcastle two weeks ago; work to do with Pride Of Donegal on that run.
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4

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

18:27 Newton Abbot

Return With Gold

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

Two-time Flat winner, most recently at Southwell (AW, 1m3f) in April; made a modest start over hurdles when a distant third of five at Hexham (2m; turf debut) just over two weeks ago, but the good to soft ground may not have suited; could improve on that returned to a quicker surface.

3/1

3rd

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:50 Hexham

Return With Gold

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

2-6 on the Flat, the latter win gained in low-grade AW handicap in April (1m3f; RPR 68); no surprise if he features on this hurdling debut.

9/2

1st

11

(4)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Return With Gold

9st 8lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Ollie Pears

Much improved since sent handicapping, scoring at Newcastle (1m2f) in January and backing it up with an excellent third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in February; big shout after a break with latest form working out really well.

7/2

12/1

Form: 09

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two turf maidens at top tracks in Ireland when trained by Joseph O'Brien; sold for 21,000gns last month; interesting to see how he gets on in these calmer waters.
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5th

5

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Hibernate

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Made virtually all in a five-runner race at Yarmouth (1m1f, good to firm) last month and followed up in another small field at Bath (11.5f, firm) 15 days ago; up 6lb for last time and steps up in grade, but can't be dismissed in his bid for the hat-trick.

6/4

1st

1

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Hibernate

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Dictated matters from the front to win in a small field at Yarmouth 12 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); effectively 9lb higher as they claimed 5lb that day, but stamina won't be an issue over this far.

11/10

1st

1

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Hibernate

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Frequent front-runner who won by a short head off this mark during a solid sequence over 1m2f last summer/autumn, including under Mason Paetel; back-to-form second of five at Leicester on latest outing, so big shout.

7/4

Form: 00

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two runs this autumn (1m, good to soft and 7f, AW); significant improvement required to win but he's bred for much better.
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10th

2

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Battle Stride

11st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Had breathing issue when well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in June and, following a wind op, fared better when fourth (behind Stardrop) at Stratford last month; needs another big step forward today, though; hood added.

66/1

10th

2

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Battle Stride

11st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Had breathing issue when well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in June and, following a wind op, fared better when fourth (behind Stardrop) at Stratford last month; needs another big step forward today, though; hood added.

66/1

10th

2

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Battle Stride

11st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Had breathing issue when well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in June and, following a wind op, fared better when fourth (behind Stardrop) at Stratford last month; needs another big step forward today, though; hood added.

66/1

20/1

Form: 55

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way into fifth in his two turf runs last month; second effort was more encouraging but likely to find his level in handicaps.
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3rd

10

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Ridgemaster

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December but three heavy defeats have followed, including dropped to 6f back on turf last time.

33/1

7th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ridgemaster

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December; two heavy defeats (7f and 1m) have followed and he now tackles a sprint trip for the first time, with cheekpieces also given a go.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Glorious Journey (6f-1m including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 116), Queen For You (Group-placed 1m; 107), Love Is You (7f/1m 2yo including Listed; 102) and Turquoise Kingdom (7.6f; 72); dam 7f/1m winner (Group 1; 118); starts out in a modest event and he's of obvious interest.
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8

(5)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Written For You

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Half-brother to winners Glorious Journey (6f-1m including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 116), Queen For You (Group-placed 1m; 107), Love Is You (7f/1m 2yo including Listed; 102) and Turquoise Kingdom (7.6f; 72); dam 7f/1m winner (Group 1; 118); starts out in a modest event and he's of obvious interest.

11/8

8

(5)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Written For You

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Half-brother to winners Glorious Journey (6f-1m including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 116), Queen For You (Group-placed 1m; 107), Love Is You (7f/1m 2yo including Listed; 102) and Turquoise Kingdom (7.6f; 72); dam 7f/1m winner (Group 1; 118); starts out in a modest event and he's of obvious interest.

11/8

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Payout
Exacta £78.20
Straight Forecast £80.53
Trifecta £228.80

Selections

The Times:

Written For You

POSTDATA:

Pride Of Donegal

SPOTLIGHT:

Hallelujah U

Telegraph:

Written For You

Daily Mail:

Written For You

The Sun:

Written For You

Daily Record:

Written For You

The Guardian:

Pride Of Donegal

D Express:

Pride Of Donegal

Daily Mirror:

Pride Of Donegal

The Star:

Hallelujah U