January 03 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns foal, 135,000gns yearling; sixth foal; brother to Group-placed 6f/7f winner Nahaarr (RPR 119), half-brother to 1m AW winner Gleneagle Bay (97); dam placed 1m (68), half-sister to 6f Listed winner/Irish 1,000 Guineas runner-up Dimenticata; lacks experience but lots to like on paper.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Rebels Gamble

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: K R Burke

Started his career with a progressive spell on AW that culminated in Listed success; has failed to transfer that form to turf since and may be more interesting when returned to an artificial surface.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

17:30 Chester

Rebels Gamble

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: K R Burke

Very progressive on AW this year, including a 7f Listed race win at Lingfield, but below that level switched to turf the last twice; bit too soon to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass but he has it prove for now.

8/1

3

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Rebels Gamble

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Unraced at two; very progressive on AW this year, winning Listed event at Lingfield (sole 7f attempt) the final time; disappointing favourite at Ascot (6f Group 3) on the switch to turf but can't be written off; may still have more to offer.

7/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 62-

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling by Dark Angel; looked in need of the experience at Newmarket and duly ran better over C&D 15 days ago behind a stablemate of Macedonian; that form is right up there.
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6th

1

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Stardancer

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Promise in AW novices and again when third of ten at Doncaster on her handicap debut last June (7f, good); disappointed at Yarmouth the following month and absent since; has undergone wind surgery during his layoff; drops in class, up in trip and tongue tied for his return; still has potential.

4/1

5

(4)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:40 Yarmouth

Stardancer

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Improved with each of three 6f races and it looked more a case of just needing the run than lack of stamina when a close third of ten on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; respected off the same mark.

11/4

3rd

10

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Stardancer

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Runner-up in two 6f Southwell (AW) novice races during the winter, latterly behind a subsequent Listed winner; makes handicap debut after a five-month break but could have untapped potential over 7f.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, he did well to finish so close over 5f here two weeks after clear signs of inexperience; steps up to 6f and could be in the mix.
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6th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Upped his game following a gelding operation last summer, winning over C&D in September before making giant strides on AW; returned from a break to do best of the rest behind runaway winner Double Rush over C&D 17 days ago; could have a nice prize in him this year but the 5lb turnaround with Double Rush may be insufficient.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Successful over C&D (off 15lb lower) seven months ago in last turf attempt and has subsequently developed into a useful AW handicapper; possibilities, provided he transfers the improvement back to this sphere.

9/1

15

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Coul Angel

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

25/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
145,000gns yearling; weak in the market at Kempton (6f; 14-1) and he was slowly away and then ran green; should be wiser this time but will need to be.
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10th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23.

25/1

10th

11

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Invincible Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Runner-up eight times but left Stuart Williams for 3,400gns and as a 22-race maiden; ran well when trying this headgear combination once before (early last year) but wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

21-race maiden but eight times a runner-up, including over C&D last month; two defeats over 6f have followed and he has the widest stall to overcome; Rossa Ryan returns to the saddle.

5/1

Form: 24-

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second to a clearcut winner at Newmarket (6f) and has been gelded since failing to fulfil that promise at Kempton; remains of interest.
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8th

6

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Macedonian

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Just one win from his 15 starts and he's inconsistent; however, he could improve for last month's reappearance run at Thirsk and he's on a handy mark on last season's best 6f form; has hinted a few times that this step back up to 7f will be worth exploring and he's not discounted.

12/1

10th

13

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Macedonian

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Michael Dods

1-14, the win coming on handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW) for the Crisfords in March last year; has proved inconsistent for this yard and may need the run; unraced on ground faster than good.

14/1

7th

2

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Macedonian

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Inconsistent for Michael Dods and no guarantee he will back up last month's close fourth over C&D; won't be far away if he is on another good day though.

5/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 and never got competitive at Nottingham in October (6f, heavy); partnered by a 7lb claimer and looks one for another day.
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3rd

10

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Threatening

9st 3lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Hasn't really gone on from making a winning handicap debut in April; was rather wayward back on turf last time and connections opt for a visor rather than blinkers here; there's real hope for going beyond 8.6f for the first time on breeding; 7lb claimer returns to the saddle.

7/1

9

(8)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Threatening

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Scored on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in April but is yet to make any significant further progress after three further AW starts (7f-8.6f; blinkers added last time); needs to kick on again on this return to turf.

9/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last over C&D 15 days ago and she'll be one for handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

12

(10)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Sharp Call

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

3yo maiden who looks far from solid on form; opposed.

50/1

6th

7

(7)

7th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sharp Call

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Dropping down the weights but this eight-race maiden hasn't been shaping of late as though she's about to post her first win.

20/1

6th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sharp Call

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven-race maiden; failed to see her race out when weakening into fourth at Chelmsford (7f AW) latest; drops a further 3lb, and is claimer ridden, but it's difficult to know exactly how she'll fare on first go over 5f.

25/1

33/1

Form: 67-

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor form in both her runs and headgear is soon turned to; hard to recommend.
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6

(8)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Sun Keeper

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Wolverhampton winner (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) in February and not beaten far when fifth of eight at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) last time, but she refused to race in both intended starts prior to that so comes with risks attached.

12/1

5th

4

(4)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:37 Doncaster

Sun Keeper

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Won on the AW in February and is on a workable mark if able to transfer that form to turf, but she refused to race on consecutive appearances last month and comes with very obvious risk attached.

25/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 65-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Ayr in July and, although Newcastle last month was better (5f; this new headgear), that form still gives him plenty to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(1)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Helaali

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Modest ten-race maiden who has been struggling (1m-1m2f) since coming back from a gelding operation and wind surgery in the spring; probably worth a go at this trip but still has a bit to prove on classified debut.

33/1

5

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Helaali

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Alice Haynes

Modest nine-race maiden who has struggled in his last three handicaps including when tailed off at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) 13 days ago; visor is now tried and he has lots to prove back on AW.

25/1

9

(10)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Helaali

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Modest maiden (eight races) who has not shone in handicaps; pedigree suggests she is not shouting out for this step up in trip but latest performance gave a bit of encouragement for it.

14/1

66/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous when beaten just over 20l on soft ground at Doncaster (6f; 66-1).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Sergei

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Disappointed as favourite in a 6f handicap here six weeks ago but he is well handicapped on his 3yo best and he was notably short in the betting prior to being withdrawn at Doncaster last month (bolted to post); headstrong sort but more than capable of playing a role if not overdoing it in the preliminaries.

11/4

5

(12)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Trust Sergei

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gary Hanmer

Progressive last spring, following a 5f AW win with a ready 6f win at this track (good to firm); mixed bag since then but his penultimate fourth at Wolverhampton was encouraging; failed to back it up ten days later but no doubt the ability is there and he's well handicapped now.

7/1

6th

1

(3)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Sergei

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Not straightforward but ran well (close fourth) over C&D with reappearance under his belt; still 1lb below last winning mark; in the mix.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 1m-1m1f AW/US winner (RPR 80), half-sister to minor winners from 5f to 1m4f; likely best watched.
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12th

4

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

California Fling

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Little show in 2025 until coming in sixth of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to build on it on her turf debut with cheekpieces also sported for the first time.

20/1

12th

4

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

California Fling

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Little show in 2025 until coming in sixth of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to build on it on her turf debut with cheekpieces also sported for the first time.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

California Fling

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

led, headed and prominent after 1f

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.20
Straight Forecast £12.42
Trifecta £31.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stardancer

Daily Mail:

Rebel's Gamble

Telegraph:

Coul Angel

NEWMARKET:

Macedonian

D Express:

Rebel's Gamble

RP RATINGS:

Stardancer

POSTDATA:

Stardancer

LAMBOURN:

Stardancer

The Times:

Stardancer

Daily Mirror:

Stardancer

The Sun:

Stardancer

The Star:

Stardancer

Daily Record:

Stardancer

The Guardian:

Coul Angel