December 20 / 14.52 Southwell (AW)

14.52

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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sogann colt who is a half-brother to a useful AW winner; well backed into 7-1 for recent Wolverhampton debut (7f) but he never got involved and was beaten 8l in fourth of ten; should know more this time but he needs plenty of progress.
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9th

8

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Grabajabba

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Grabajabba

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

21st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Grabajabba

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark.

6/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fine pedigree and she showed some promise when seventh in a newcomers' fillies' maiden at Newbury in April (7f, good to soft); got upset in the stalls and then missed the break on that occasion, as well as showing inexperience through the race; that form isn't anything out of the ordinary but it wouldn't be a surprise if she took a major step forward on her return.
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2nd

9

(8)

20th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:52 Southwell (AW)

Tarqeez

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

bumped start, took keen hold, raced in second, prominent after 1f, pressed winner over 1f out, hung left final 110yds, kept on

5/2

2nd

9

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:52 Southwell (AW)

Tarqeez

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

taken down early, bumped start, took keen hold, raced in second, prominent after 1f, pressed winner over 1f out, hung left final 110yds, kept on

5/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 6f/7f winner (including Listed; RPR 106), herself a half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Molatham from family of outstanding miler Miesque; yard 45% with 3yos here this year and she's an interesting newcomer.
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4th

7

(7)

12th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Picturesque

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, soon raced in second, bit short of room and lost position gradually from under 2f out

7/2

3rd

8

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:52 Southwell (AW)

Picturesque

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

bumped start, in touch with leaders, ran green over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, kept on

11/4

3rd

8

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:52 Southwell (AW)

Picturesque

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

bumped start, in touch with leaders, ran green over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, kept on

11/4

7/2

Form: 42323

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has solid record in her five runs this autumn and she sets a fair standard on her second over C&D on penultimate run; couldn't hang in there when third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time but she may have done too much too soon and is strongly respected back at this trip.
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4

(10)

9th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Lyric

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Eight-race maiden who has made little impact in two handicap runs this year; down in class today but not a solid option.

20/1

8th

8

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Newmarket

Dark Lyric

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Promising runs last year at 7f/1m but delivered her least effective performance yet on Lingfield return (7f), albeit in a valuable Class 4 on handicap debut; something to prove on the back of that.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
9,000gns yearling; gelded half-brother to winners Dashing Topper (Saudi Arabia 1m1f) and Tallien (US 8.5f turf); dam unraced sister to Hong Kong 7f Listed winner Montecchio, half-sister to Group-placed 6f/7f 2yo winner Sans Reward; has good standard to aim at on debut and looks best watched from wide draw.
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5th

2

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Jungle Cruise

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Only had six races; first run over this far when winning at Yarmouth (good to firm; 5lb lower) and got little cover when below par back there 17 days ago; considered.

3/1

5th

2

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Jungle Cruise

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Only had six races; first run over this far when winning at Yarmouth (good to firm; 5lb lower) and got little cover when below par back there 17 days ago; considered.

3/1

7th

1

(1)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:42 Yarmouth

Jungle Cruise

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Won when upped to 1m2f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago on his second handicap start; drops back down in distance today but he's unexposed and his trainer continues in fine form; strong claims up 5lb.

11/4

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to US winners Dry Humor (5.5f) and Go For A Ride (7.5/1m); already been gelded and looks opposable with hood applied on debut.
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7th

4

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Withington

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Paul Robson

Maiden; ran a couple of fair races over 1m2f last year, notably a 2.5l third in a 1m2f handicap here; not done quite as well since and was tailed off in a Kelso novice hurdle nine days ago (not jump well); stamina to prove.

16/1

7th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Mr Withington

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Paul Robson

Modest handicapper at up to 1m5f on the Flat; best watched after a break on hurdles debut.

20/1

9

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Hamilton

Mr Withington

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Robson

Lightly raced 4yo who wasn't beaten far in July in his first two handicaps (1m2f, good to soft/AW) but was only sixth of ten at Carlisle (1m1f, good) on Monday; it remains to be seen if this trip will be within range.

16/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to 6f-1m winner Bhubezi (RPR 81); dam 1m 2yo/1m1f winner (83), half-sister to 7f 2yo/1m winner Caiya, out of unraced half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Cockney Rebel; hood is applied on debut and others are preferred.
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8

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Tresca

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

No serious threat in three runs at 7f and 1m but she has more ability than the beaten distances suggest and there should be more to come from her now handicapping.

9/1

3rd

2

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Tresca

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Some promise with midfield effort at Ffos Las (1m) on reappearance but gives the impression she'll be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

66/1

2

(8)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Ffos Las

Tresca

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

66-1, beaten 11l when seventh of nine on debut at Southwell (7f, AW; reared start; hooded) in December; off since and now switches to turf with the hood removed on this step up to 1m; best watched.

100/1

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has good pedigree but he made a low-key start at a biggish price over C&D 11 days ago and needs to leave that form a long way behind.
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1

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Marioento

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

AW winner in February who took another step forward when coming from last to first in ten-runner race at Chepstow (1m4f, soft) eight days ago, winning by just over 4l; Jack Callan was placed on him in his previous two starts (one here) and returns today, to help combat his 8lb rise.

13/8

1st

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Marioento

9st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: George Boughey

Perhaps hasn't quite lived up to the promise of an AW win and a good turf run (1m2f, good to soft) in the spring but he's been running well in defeat and was caught out only by a well-treated one over C&D (good; tongue-tied added) last week; solid chance.

2/1

6

(8)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Marioento

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Sole win over an extended 1m1f on the AW in February but he stays much further and wasn't beaten by a lack of stamina when third at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers, retained) last week; acts on good to soft and major claims down in grade.

9/2

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Didn't a show a great deal over C&D (40-1) on recent debut and she's probably one for handicaps later on.
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10

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Darlo Lady

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Anthony Carson

Poor maiden on Flat; brings no potential to this change of code.

100/1

8th

7

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Darlo Lady

9st 0lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Anthony Carson

Yet to make the frame in 12 starts and she's been off since finishing down the field here in November; others preferred.

33/1

8

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darlo Lady

9st 0lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Anthony Carson

Ten-race maiden who has yet to be placed and she faded into a well-held fifth of eight at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; cheekpieces are now added and she needs to significantly raise her game.

20/1

Non-runners

Muddy Mooy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.60
Straight Forecast £23.98
Trifecta £105.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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POSTDATA:

Dark Lyric

Telegraph:

Tarqeez

The Guardian:

Muddy Mooy

The Times:

Picturesque

Daily Mail:

Picturesque

Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

Picturesque

D Express:

Tarqeez

The Sun:

Muddy Mooy

NEWMARKET:

Dark Lyric

Daily Record:

Dark Lyric