March 19 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £8208
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 404-23

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two creditable efforts this year have taken his AW form figures to 11223 and the reappearance came over C&D behind the subsequent Lincoln Trial winner; had wind surgery since last run; solid claims off same mark.
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5th

1

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Cracking Gold

10st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Suited by drop back to 7f when winning at Newmarket (good to firm) and nearly followed up in 20-runner race at Glorious Goodwood (good); up another 3lb but plenty to like for trainer who won this race in 2020 and 2021.

9/2

2nd

3

(10)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Cracking Gold

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Suited by the drop back in distance at Newmarket (good to firm) last time, narrowly beating Great Acclaim and taking 7f record to 3-5 (only 1-8 over further); on a career-high mark but interesting kept to this trip.

11/1

1st

3

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Cracking Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Shaped encouragingly at Chester (7.5f) on the return to turf and proved unsuited by 1m2f (raced too freely) later in May; however, now 0-5 in this sphere and peak form remains on AW where he's a three-time scorer.

16/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-22 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unexposed gelding whose solid novice record comprises a Newcastle success on debut and two clear seconds, latest at Wolverhampton (8.5f); still open to progress and looks the type to do well in handicaps; respected.
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7th

1

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign Sea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Sovereign Sea

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.

11/2

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Sovereign Sea

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 19320- C

Last run: 202 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning in Class 5; ran well in Class 4 contest at Wolverhampton last August (penultimate start) but has something to prove upped further in grade on reappearance.
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7th

8

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silver Trumpet

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All his wins have been over 7f but there's been only one of those (Epsom last August) in very nearly two years now; still paying for the ease of that win in a seven-runner race, so others are preferred.

12/1

3rd

3

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Silver Trumpet

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Found 1m stretching him on his comeback from five months off and is entitled to improve, back in the cheekpieces last sported last July; still paying the price for his easy Epsom win last August, though, and there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

5/1

4th

5

(7)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Silver Trumpet

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Scored at Epsom (7f) last August and proved largely reliable in 2025; this course scorer goes well fresh too so not out of things.

6/1

7/1

Form: 9-1416 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful form this year features two wins at Southwell (7f/1m) and a respectable effort in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton; remains less exposed on AW than on turf; possibilities back here.
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 47506-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Very useful in his prime but hasn't won since 2022; absent since finishing midfield over C&D four months ago, taking record for current yard to 0-7; others preferred.
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1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

6th
4 (8)
Barnaby

7/1

Form: 0-5112 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at Newcastle and exclusively over 7f since switched to AW, winning six times; good second on latest outing; likely player provided he's as effective back at Southwell and stays this new trip.
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6th

4

(8)

19th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Barnaby

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Barnaby

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Kevin Ryan

Enhanced his excellent record over C&D when extending his lead at the line 13 days ago with three of these rivals left trailing in his wake; up another 6lb but Warren Fentiman claims a useful 7lb (different claimer took away 3lb last time); very solid.

7/4

7

(10)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barnaby

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Has form figures of 1111351 over C&D and he hit a personal best with that latest win 13 days ago; 6lb higher back up in grade but he still looks feasibly treated and should be in the thick of things again.

4/1

Form: 328-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four outings, close second at Chelmsford (1m) on handicap/seasonal debut latest; could go one better, provided he builds on that effort and doesn't regress in any way; shortlisted.
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7th

7

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Can front-run; sole win from 16 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he did step forward from his return when fourth in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 22 days ago; headgear is retained.

10/1

4th

10

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sole win from 15 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he's mostly struggled since and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m, AW) last time on his first start for 112 days; now drops to 7f with cheekpieces applied on this return to turf.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Spin

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in September but he's been off since turning in a poor sixth there in December; more is required despite a slipping mark.

9/1

Form: 231-14 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-5 on turf; has form figures of 114, all at Newcastle, since switched to AW; ties in with Barnaby on 7f running last time; gained his wins over 1m and may have more to offer back at this distance.
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10th

9

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Longhaired General

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two attempts over C&D, including off 2lb higher in this race last year, comprise his only wins for Craig Lidster; effective when fresh; interesting returned to this scenario on stable/seasonal debut.

14/1

10th

13

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Longhaired General

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced front-runner who showed promise on turf last summer and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; well beaten the last twice, however, most recently at Ascot on Wednesday; has to get back on track.

25/1

10th

13

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Longhaired General

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced front-runner who showed promise on turf last summer and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; well beaten the last twice, however, most recently at Ascot on Wednesday; has to get back on track.

25/1

Non-runners

Romanova

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £11.11
Tricast £164.97
Trifecta £182.90

Selections

The Times:

Sovereign Sea

SPOTLIGHT:

Cracking Gold

NEWMARKET:

Shimmering Spin

The Guardian:

Romanova

POSTDATA:

Bajan Bandit

TOPSPEED:

Silver Trumpet

Daily Mirror:

Barnaby

Telegraph:

Sovereign Sea

The Sun:

Sovereign Sea

Daily Record:

Sovereign Sea

Daily Mail:

Shimmering Spin

RP RATINGS:

Cracking Gold

LAMBOURN:

Cracking Gold

The Star:

Romanova

D Express:

Bajan Bandit