March 19 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 29325-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Bowen Island in the Convivial but best 2yo form, namely close second at Newmarket (7f), gives him a major chance in this rematch; out of depth in French Group 1 on final start.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

9

(5)

19th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Summer

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, smooth headway from over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

6/4

2nd

10

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket

Spirit Of Summer

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on second start but two efforts either side have been promising, making running when third to a useful prospect at Leicester (7f, soft) on latest; sets the standard on form and unlikely to be far away.

4/1

3rd

10

(12)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Leicester

Spirit Of Summer

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Couldn't hold a candle to the winner at Newmarket (7f, good; 11-1) one month ago but beat the other ten; produced a lesser show at York (7f, good to firm) two weeks later but that was in the valuable Convivial Maiden and this is a lot less competitive; has Group 2 Royal Lodge entry.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 24435-

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Below par in last two 2yo starts, taking record to 0-5; fighting chance on earlier form, notably fourth in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f); went close in sole AW attempt (debut).
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9

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Bowen Island

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Gained his breakthrough victory over C&D in April but he's failed to match that form in three subsequent outings, 11th at York (1m) 16 days ago; blinkers are reached for now and he has something to prove.

14/1

9

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:30 York

Bowen Island

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Encouraging start to career last summer (including here) and he tapped back into that 2yo promise to win at Beverley (7.4f, good) in April; however, he hasn't shone the last twice and has something to prove.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bowen Island

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Doesn't always looks the easiest, but has finished runner-up in both starts on Tapeta (including over 7f here) and got off the mark at Beverley (7f, good) in April; made little impression in the Silver Bowl at Haydock last time, but respected back in calmer waters.

6/1

2nd
8 (4)
Nutmeg

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; by Kodiac; sibling to two winners, notably Group-placed 6f 2yo/7.5f winner Devilwala (RPR 112); shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(14)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Nutmeg

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

Second of nine on his debut at Southwell in March (7f) but he hasn't built on it in three runs since, including tried in blinkers on his stable debut four weeks ago (1m); goes handicapping with a tongue-tie fitted but he has a point to prove at present.

20/1

7

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Nutmeg

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Looked promising when dead-heating for second of nine on his Southwell debut (7f, Tapeta) in March, but didn't build on it in his next two starts; makes his stable debut (same owners) in first-time blinkers after four months off; a player if rediscovering his debut form.

9/4

4th

5

(5)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:52 Kempton (AW)

Nutmeg

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

150,000gns yearling; made a promising start when dead-heating for second at Southwell (7f AW) in March and the step up to 1m seemed to stretch him at Newbury (eighth of 12) last month; gelded since and cheekpieces are now added but he sets a good standard on his initial form and is a key player back in trip.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns foal, 70,000gns yearling; by Cotai Glory and first foal of a 1m4f-2m winner (including AW; RPR 87); major yard; possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ascot

Gloriously Sassy

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won Beverley maiden (7.4f, good to firm) in June and has gone close in handicaps on his next three starts (including on good to soft), most recently behind subsequent Cambridgeshire runner-up Indalo in the Racing League at Southwell (1m, AW); this progressive 3yo is firmly in calculations.

7/1

2nd

12

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Gloriously Sassy

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won Beverley maiden in June on his fifth start and has gone close the next twice, most recently beaten a neck in Racing League at Windsor (1m) a fortnight ago; has a 5lb rise to defy but this 3yo was clear of the third last time and is in good hands to continue to progress; on the shortlist.

7/1

3

(12)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Gloriously Sassy

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won a Beverley maiden over slightly shorter and then went close at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in his second handicap; retains some potential.

13/2

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Oasis Dream colt; sibling to six winners, notably Pretty Pollyanna (6f 2yo including Prix Morny; RPR 115); interesting debutant.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Thirsk

Festive Time

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: James Owen

midfield

50/1

15th

4

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Thirsk

Festive Time

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: James Owen

midfield

50/1

8th

5

(9)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Leicester

Festive Time

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

10-1 and very green when never-dangerous fifth of nine in 7f maiden at Southwell on his debut 16 days ago; this son of Oasis Dream can take a step forward now.

16/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 7P-5

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds very weak claims on form and may find better opportunities in handicaps soon; second start for new stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: John Ryan

Record in AW handicaps for Denis Quinn since last June reads 5112151113, including two wins over C&D; ran right up to his best when third of 11 in an even stronger contest here five weeks ago; major player on first start for John Ryan (same owner) while Jack Dace is 1-1 on him.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Denis Quinn

Record in AW handicaps since last June reads 511215111; finished strongly from the rear to collar Qitaal (who finished third) near the line and shade a blanket finish over C&D last time; has to enter calculations again off only 2lb higher.

5/1

1st

3

(10)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Record in AW handicaps since last June reads 51121511 including an emphatic win over C&D; off since winning by a nose at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in December and now 8lb higher, but still hard to leave him out of calculations.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Free Eagle half-sister to 6f/7f AW winner Trumble (RPR 105), out of 5f/6f winner; attractively bred but this is a belated debut.
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2nd

2

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Free Pic

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won over C&D (good) last month when back on turf and back down in trip and she followed up over 1m6f here; clearly thriving and has strong claims.

9/4

1st

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Free Pic

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle in October and solid fourth there (also 1m4f, AW) in February; didn't stay 2m back at that track last month but a return to 1m4f did the trick when taking a course handicap (good) a fortnight ago; big player if her stamina lasts out.

9/4

1st

7

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Catterick

Free Pic

8st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October and close fourth there (1m4f, AW) in February; didn't see out 2m there last month; also effective on turf and she's one to consider now back down in trip.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000euros foal; by Persian King and first foal of a Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 93), wears hood on debut; others preferred.
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3

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Wetherby

Dubai Gold

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Well beaten in two 7f AW maidens for Charlie Fellowes this spring and was sold for 1,000gns last month; can't be recommended here.

100/1

11th

4

(4)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Gold

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

always behind, took keen hold, soon swerved right and hampered rival, hung badly right on turn over 3f out, soon no chance

20/1

11th

4

(4)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Gold

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

always behind, took keen hold, soon swerved right and hampered rival, hung badly right on turn over 3f out, soon no chance

20/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Dragon Dancer out of a 1m2f winner; appears likely to find this 7f trip inadequate.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Aye Up Tom

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Poor form over 7f-1m, including dropped into a classified event three weeks ago; up in trip and hooded for the first time but too much to prove.

50/1

10th

5

(5)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:33 Doncaster

Aye Up Tom

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, lost touch 2f out

100/1

10th

5

(5)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:33 Doncaster

Aye Up Tom

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, lost touch 2f out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £1.50
Straight Forecast £1.85
Trifecta £7.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of Summer

TOPSPEED:

Bowen Island

Telegraph:

Festive Time

NEWMARKET:

Nutmeg

The Sun:

Festive Time

LAMBOURN:

Spirit Of Summer

The Times:

Spirit Of Summer

The Guardian:

Spirit Of Summer

D Express:

Spirit Of Summer

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Summer

Daily Mail:

Nutmeg

POSTDATA:

Bowen Island

The Star:

Bowen Island

Daily Record:

Bowen Island