March 15 / 16.03 Southwell (AW)

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  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Southwell

4/1 (Won)

Form: 7/82-9 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just missed out at Wolverhampton on her handicap debut in September (1m4f); disappointed back at Wolverhampton six weeks ago but better than that and still has some potential.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:50 Market Rasen

Forest Spirit

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

0-11 over hurdles but mostly consistent in defeat at up to 3m; appears to have little in hand off her current mark but has to be respected.

4/1

2nd

5

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Forest Spirit

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual 1m4f AW Flat winner; 0-10 over hurdles, but decent runs at Worcester on last two starts, last time finishing a head second, clear of the remainder (3m, good); up 5lb; chance.

7/2

Form: 51-822 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins to his name, the latest off a 5lb lower mark in December; finished second on his last two starts, over C&D on most recent outing; in the mix once again.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last month, but has run well off this mark and higher in her two outings since; has finished first and second in his two starts under Myla Coppins; stable also runs Dogged; major player.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning two races at about 1m3f (firm and good to firm); had a 7lb higher mark to contend with when outpointed back at Bath since but the winner wasn't badly treated on past Flat form and autumn hurdle wins; now 3lb lower; major player.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Moon Over The Sea

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Brings good stats, being 2-2 since returned to turf from AW and 2-3 at Bath; justified favouritism at Windsor last week when avoiding a penalty for his C&D success under Myla Coppins; has to deal with revised mark and a 4lb penalty but still respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 4-7565 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut at Chester last September (2m, heavy); now 7lb lower but out of sorts since returning to AW in December.
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1st

8

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 208y

Class 6

14:33 Nottingham

Corsican Caper

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in May and good third on the Flat at Bath (2m1f, good) in June; well-beaten fifth of 12 at Chester (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago but may have been unsuited by the tight track and today's test of stamina could be right up his street.

9/2

5th

12

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Corsican Caper

8st 11lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner on heavy ground in 2024 off an 18lb higher mark than today's and he gained his first success over hurdles at Uttoxeter in May; ran a solid race when third of eight at Bath (2m1f, good) three months ago and makes plenty of appeal.

5/1

4th
6 (8)
Alvesta

12/1

Form: 776-86

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; her best run for Matt Crawley came over C&D in December and she's now 8lb lower; not solid but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see her go well.
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1st

6

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 12lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Dual C&D (good) winner this season, latterly when keeping on too strongly for Mr Lincoln last month; subsequent 4lb rise does not look excessive and capable 10lb claimer Leah Noreci is booked but the forecast rain is a worry.

11/2

1st

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt.

11/4

Form: 257-73 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
It's been a while since his last win but there were some good AW runs in late 2024 and again when third over 1m3f here five weeks ago; each-way claims but others are preferred for win purposes.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Southwell (1m3f) last month but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 8l at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time; needs to bounce back and will need a good pace back at this trip; tongue-tie removed.

6/1

2/1

Form: 343541 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four wins since November, two of them over C&D; got up late to win at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and he's only 2lb higher; should be involved.
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

33/1

Form: 298-07

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Just missed out in a C&D handicap one year ago when rated 7lb higher; the reason for his drop in the weights is that he's been tailed off in all four starts since.
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10th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

One of better efforts came over this C&D just over a year ago but soundly beaten on last five starts; back in trip with tongue-tie on but easy enough to take on.

20/1

10th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

One of better efforts came over this C&D just over a year ago but soundly beaten on last five starts; back in trip with tongue-tie on but easy enough to take on.

20/1

7th

5

(6)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Just missed out in a C&D handicap one year ago when rated 7lb higher; the reason for his drop in the weights is that he's been tailed off in all four starts since.

33/1

20/1

Form: 070-6

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maiden/novice runs last summer; no better for the switch to a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f) and others have more persuasive claims.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Hannasboy

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Well beaten in three maiden/novice runs last summer; no better for the switch to a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f) and others have more persuasive claims.

20/1

6th

4

(8)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hannasboy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Thrice-raced gelding who drops in grade but has far-from-solid claims on form and needs to prove he's worth a mark of 50.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hannasboy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

in touch with leaders but pushed along early

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £26.86
Tricast £225.15

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moon Over The Sea

POSTDATA:

Khangai

Telegraph:

Corsican Caper

RP RATINGS:

Bay Of Naples

NEWMARKET:

Khangai

The Sun:

Khangai

The Times:

Moon Over The Sea

The Guardian:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Mail:

Moon Over The Sea

D Express:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Mirror:

Moon Over The Sea

The Star:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Record:

Moon Over The Sea