March 15 / 18.45 Southwell (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Southwell

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.40
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-315 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Beat Leadenhall Street (and a couple of other next-time-out winners) when winning a Kempton novice in January; only fifth at Lingfield on his nursery debut two weeks ago but that track perhaps not ideal; gets 6lb from Leadenhall Street this time and he's one to be interested in.
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6th

3

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Coul Angel

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Five-time winner (four on AW) who ran well when fourth of 16 last May on his only outing here; chased home a handicap blot on his return to turf in April and he was back in that form when second at Windsor (again 6f, good to firm; Bolo Neighs behind) 11 days ago; in the mix once more.

11/2

2nd

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Coul Angel

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Five 6f wins in 2025, on AW and turf (good); now 14lb higher than his final run on grass last year and, although he faced difficult tasks in two Newmarket starts this spring, he might have run better in the second of them; needs to raise his turf game.

9/1

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

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32-11 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
2-2 on AW, following a 7f novice win at Lingfield with a smooth defeat of a subsequent Listed winner over C&D on last month's handicap debut; up 6lb but still has considerable potential.
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26th

25

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Humam

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Gained his final win for previous yard and sole placed effort for current stable over 7f; overall record at this trip is 2-5; gelded prior to never landing a blow in another 6f event on seasonal debut; could go well, with this step back up in distance a plausible plus.

20/1

10th

6

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Humam

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Gained his final win for previous yard and sole placed effort for current stable over 7f; beaten favourite in Italian Listed race over 6f when last seen; gelded since; may ideally need a step back up in trip.

14/1

3rd

11

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Humam

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 2-4 over 7f includes a York success in June on final start for previous yard; still unexposed at this distance and now returns to it for first time since joining new connections; interesting.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 6216-7 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a Chester maiden last June (6f, good); upset in the stalls before disappointing back at Chester two weeks later; weakened late on at Lingfield on his reappearance 15 days ago (wide draw); can win handicaps this year but perhaps not this one.
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10th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

The Flying Seagull

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 6f maiden here in June of his 2yo season but that remains his only win; unlikely to be breaking his handicap duck from stall 12.

12/1

3rd

5

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

The Flying Seagull

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

None too consistent but he ran well on his return to turf at Windsor last month and then lost his chance at the start at Bath 16 days ago (blindfold off late); on a good mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; interesting with new blinkers replacing a visor.

9/1

10th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

The Flying Seagull

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole success came in a Chester maiden in June 2024; often attracts support but flatters to deceive on many occasions; visor returns after being left off last time, and he's down to a career-low mark, but 1-16 win record is off-putting.

6/1

12/1

Form: 084-21 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improving on AW this winter, coming home clear in a 6f maiden at Newcastle four weeks ago; makes his handicap debut in a warm race and from the widest stall.
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4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Fan Mail

10st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Tim Easterby

Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.

3/1

Form: 05-21 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improving run by run and he made a successful handicap debut over C&D four weeks ago, coasting home in the manner of one with more to offer; not been missed with an 8lb rise but his trainer is a master with this type and he's high on the list.
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2nd

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Leadenhall Street

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning over C&D in June; struggled in a hot race at Newmarket the following month but only fifth at Newcastle last time and others may have his measure in this field.

10/1

8

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leadenhall Street

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Looked good when winning at Southwell on his handicap debut in February (6f); form then levelled off until he ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap at Kempton in June (well backed); stiff task at Newmarket six weeks ago and the return to AW is in his favour.

14/1

Form: 17561- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; two 6f wins as a 2yo, notably a game effort in a Wolverhampton nursery when last seen four months ago; only 2lb higher but this is a deeper race.
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3

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

Prominent racer; dropped right away at Lingfield last week (6f) and the widest stall won't make life easy this time.

16/1

9th

4

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Made all to win a 6f handicap at Ripon in April off this mark; dips back into Class 5 company for the first time since; well drawn to attack and she's not ruled out.

8/1

6th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ripon

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

3yo whose best efforts this season have come here, winning over C&D (good) in April and going close over C&D (good) in June; fourth of 15 over C&D ten days ago and she's firmly in calculations.

8/1

Form: 022-43

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-7 but his three C&D runs are all perfectly respectable, most recently third behind Leadenhall Street four weeks ago (blinkered first time); 8lb better off today but it might not be enough.
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4th

3

(2)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Midnight City

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Regressive maiden who's been tried in three forms of headgear and proved expensive to follow; a poor one as favourite at Lingfield (AW) last time leaves him something to prove under Oisin Murphy (8-37 for the yard).

7/1

2

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Midnight City

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Spencer

Ran well when third of ten at Southwell on his handicap debut in February and he's dropped 7lb since that effort; that is with some justification, as he's been well short of that level in three runs since; needs a full revival with cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

12/1

2

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Midnight City

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Spencer

Ran well when third of ten at Southwell on his handicap debut in February and he's dropped 7lb since that effort; that is with some justification, as he's been well short of that level in three runs since; needs a full revival with cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1559-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Came up short in Group 3/Listed company after making a winning debut at Dundalk for Ger Lyons last April (5f); new yard (same owner) quick to fit a hood; can win races this summer but this is a competitive handicap back from 234 days off.
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7

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:40 Sandown

Proudly Yours

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Well beaten returned to turf last time, failing to back up an AW Listed effort that seems to tie her in with two of today's rivals but may flatter her; 0-7 since debut win and isn't solid.

20/1

10

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Proudly Yours

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Lightly raced 3yo who showed improved form when close fourth in Listed race at Chelmsford (6f, AW) three weeks ago; however, she needs another step forward in this hotter race.

25/1

10th

10

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Proudly Yours

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Lightly raced 3yo who showed improved form when close fourth in Listed race at Chelmsford (6f, AW) three weeks ago; however, she needs another step forward in this hotter race.

25/1

9th
12 (9)
Blue Lakota

7/1

Form: 2113-1 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Big improver for a wind op/switch to handicaps and he comes here having won three of his last four starts (made all over C&D latest); 2lb rise less of a concern than the deeper opposition.
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8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

25/1

Form: 41-485 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins for Karl Burke and did well to overcome a double penalty over C&D on his stable debut in December; not kicked on since, including on his first run after a gelding operation last month; down in the weights but this looks competitive.
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8th

10

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time.

14/1

6

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Line Of Force

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now.

12/1

8

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers.

14/1

33/1

Form: 3053-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; gelded prior to a modest stable debut here (behind Humam) five weeks ago; had wind surgery since; stable form the main positive.
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5

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Actor

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Got back on track for his current yard when third of five in 6f Hamilton handicap in August; can make his presence felt from a slipping mark.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:35 Hamilton

The Actor

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

A fairly useful winning juvenile for Richard Hannon but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, off four months before coming in fifth of six in 5f Pontefract handicap 26 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

9/1

5th

6

(2)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

The Actor

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; has finished last in two runs for this yard on either side of wind surgery; visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

Non-runners

Brosay

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Payout
Exacta £19.30
Straight Forecast £13.58
Tricast £161.83
Trifecta £250.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leadenhall Street

RP RATINGS:

Humam

Telegraph:

Fan Mail

TOPSPEED:

Brosay

Daily Mail:

Humam

Daily Mirror:

Humam

The Sun:

Humam

POSTDATA:

Leadenhall Street

NEWMARKET:

Leadenhall Street

The Times:

Leadenhall Street

The Guardian:

Leadenhall Street

D Express:

Leadenhall Street

The Star:

Leadenhall Street

Daily Record:

Leadenhall Street