March 21 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.40
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1431-4 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two 5f handicap wins for Johnny Murtagh last year; made a promising start for new connections when a close fourth at Chelmsford (6f; tongue tied for the first time) ten weeks ago, involved in some scrimmaging in the straight; still has time to do better.
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4

(12)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Sevensees

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

On a losing run and she arrives on the back of modest efforts in 5f handicaps at Haydock and Southwell last month; cheekpieces are reached for now.

14/1

11th

5

(12)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Sevensees

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner off 11lb higher as recently as March; the odd good run for Ruth Carr this summer and he is closely matched with Zarzyni on a Beverley run last month; not ruled out.

14/1

8

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Sevensees

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Front-runner who has dropped down the weights and run well in defeat on his last two starts (5f, good to firm); his turf wins in Ireland came on soft/yielding going; could build on his recent form now back on easier ground.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4332-2 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last March; three solid runs since returned to the AW in November but he's edged up the weights for his latest C&D second and could prove vulnerable for win purposes.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Moulin Booj

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

C&D scorer; not seen to best effect on his last three runs since scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) in March, going too freely from an outside draw when last of six at Bath (5f) last time; interesting from an easing mark.

7/1

6th

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Moulin Booj

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

C&D winner; stayed on well to land a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in March and two defeats since have come over 6f; latest Lingfield effort was much better than the distance beaten suggests; 5f on quick ground suits ideally and more patient tactics in a well-run race could pay dividends.

5/1

6th

6

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Moulin Booj

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Won at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and he failed to settle when well beaten from a wide draw over 6f there next time; however, all of his wins have come at 5f and he has something to prove kept to 6f.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-8173 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Good record over C&D and he would have finished closer here ten days ago granted a clear run; this is a stronger race though and he'll need a personal best.
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9th

9

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Yard quiet so far this year and this C&D regular has been given a break since below par here in March; on a career-low mark now, 4lb below his last winning figure, but needs a revival.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in January off a 2lb higher mark; however, he seems to be going through the motions at present, never dangerous when sixth last time; others preferred.

12/1

Form: /2939- D

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In-and-out profile but has low mileage, and form such as his close third at Chelmsford (6f) last October brings him firmly into the reckoning; interesting to see how strong he is in the market back from four months off.
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8th

6

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tan Rapido

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Scored off this mark at Chelmsford (5f) last July; should be sharper following a run at Newmarket last month and steps back up to 6f; not out of this.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Tan Rapido

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

An improved spell over 5f last July included an AW win and a close second in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (soft); unable to sustain that level after but he hasn't had many chances in 5f handicaps and may well do better this year, if not today.

10/1

12/1

Form: 33425-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two 6f turf wins for Ed Bethell in 2023; 0-9 for this yard last year but retained ability and a wind operation since last seen could pay dividends; betting useful.
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6

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Resumed winning ways on AW at Newcastle (5f; beating stablemate Herakles) in April; ran well from this revised mark at Pontefract (5f; third, reportedly bled from the nose) subsequently; trainer won this in 2021, 2022, and 2024, so he's one to have on the shortlist.

4/1

3rd

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Rock Of England

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Stepped up on his low-key reappearance when winning a 5f handicap at Newcastle 16 days ago; this demands more up 4lb and he wasn't at his best in one C&D run last summer.

11/4

1st

6

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rock Of England

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Should come on for last month's Southwell reappearance; returning to a stiff 5f no bad thing either and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the betting with Paul Midgley running three here.

10/1

Form: 3140-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
No great record fresh so this month's low-key reappearance isn't the race to judge him on; headgear again absent and although he's on a winning mark, others look stronger.
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2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

5th

11

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now.

25/1

9/2

Form: 41075- CD

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Odds-on favourite for handicap debut over C&D one year ago and won easily; added a Haydock handicap last July and he didn't run badly at Chester when last seen in September; could still have handicapping scope and he's interesting.
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5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

Hasn't had many chances on AW but he looked good over C&D last spring and he picked up smartly to beat eight rivals at Chelmsford last month; this is a higher grade but a 4lb rise is fair enough and he still has a bit of potential.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud King

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Southwell Tapeta winner who is now 1lb lower than when successful at Haydock (5f, good) last summer, but probably needs a bit more than in his recent efforts now switched to Polytrack; stable triple-handed.

11/2

4

(9)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:10 Sandown

Cloud King

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Robert Cowell

Couple of fourth-place finishes since wearing cheekpieces; scored comfortably off this mark at Haydock last July and a return to that peak form would give him major claims.

11/2

Form: 15200- D

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Saw off nine rivals at Sandown off this mark last August but he had won at Newmarket the week before and was in peak form; ended 2024 with a low-key run at Doncaster and not sure whether this first run after a break will be the time to catch him.
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5th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Good Earth

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Has been a superb servant, winning 16 of his 99 starts, including three this year; comfortable scorer at Haydock (6f, good to firm) latest, for which he has gone up 6lb; has won over C&D and looks a player again.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Good Earth

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

The winner of two of his six starts this year, both over 6f at Southwell; he could only manage fourth of the nine runners back at Southwell 20 days ago and he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.

6/1

4th

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Made it 4-15 under Connor Planas when gaining his second C&D success ten days ago; did it comfortably enough and despite a 5lb higher mark, is a major player if in the same form; stable also runs Melissa Honey.

13/2

Form: 1668-8 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dropped away on recent seasonal return; not out of it if back to last year's best but she's unlikely to be left alone up front.
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9th

8

(12)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dropped away on recent seasonal return; not out of it if back to last year's best but she's unlikely to be left alone up front.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Hard-pulling front-runner who can go to her right; her two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks but the drop back from 6f looks in her favour and she'd be a player if able to dictate with a rail on her off-side.

10/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Comfortable turf win in August (5f, good) and she has run creditably in defeat twice since; hopes pinned on the step back up in distance sparking a bit extra.

10/1

Non-runners

Cinque Verde, Momaer, Spring Is Sprung

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Payout
Exacta £39.70
Straight Forecast £30.67
Tricast £106.55
Trifecta £145.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cloud King

RP RATINGS:

Moulin Booj

TOPSPEED:

Popular Dream

The Times:

Cloud King

Telegraph:

Cloud King

The Guardian:

Cloud King

Daily Mail:

Cloud King

D Express:

Cloud King

The Star:

Cloud King

NEWMARKET:

Moulin Booj

Daily Mirror:

Moulin Booj

The Sun:

Moulin Booj

Daily Record:

Moulin Booj

POSTDATA:

Popular Dream