March 28 / 20.15 Southwell (AW)

20.15

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 22-811 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
2-2 for Ruth Carr, winning a pair of 6f handicaps at Newcastle; 4lb higher mark to defy in his hat-trick bid and this looks a deeper race than last time; not discounted in current form though.
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6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

14th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise.

3/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: D122253 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Numerous good efforts since his last win (first past the post at Lingfield in January but weighed in light); should remain competitive.
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12th

2

(12)

31st Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins and two seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D, has always tended to do well around this time of year and has slid to a handy mark; odds-on to miss the break and will need things to fall right from stall 12 but there are positives.

12/1

5th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 11lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins (disqualified from one) and a close fourth to his name from four runs over C&D, his last success coming off 4lb higher in February; not as good or consistent now but unlucky not to go closer last time and the handicapper's given him every chance.

7/1

6th

7

(13)

27th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won this race last year off a 3lb lower mark, when the strong pace set things up for him; got into the habit of blowing the start lately and will need the breaks from stall 13 but the return here will help (two wins and two seconds from eight runs over C&D).

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 431644 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this race 12 months ago (Cliffcake won the other) off a 12lb higher mark; back to winning ways at Wolverhampton last month but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; possible that the addition of blinkers will give him a lift though.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: -91743 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f as a 2yo but raced over 7f+ since the start of 2024, winning an 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton in January (cheekpieces for the first time); solid runs in defeat the last twice but the drop in distance asks a different question; stable also run Dark Side Thunder.
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1st

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good in defeat races this season, including fourth over C&D last month; went down only to a progressive 3yo at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the third and fourth have franked that form; bold show likely.

5/2

2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

Form: 12 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Contested two 6f four-runner novices this year, winning on debut and showing better form when second under a penalty at Kempton last month; unexposed but has more on his plate now switched to handicap company.
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3

(6)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Diamond

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win came on debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January; beaten nearly 2l when fourth of nine at Thirsk (7f, good) in July but he was never involved following a slow start at Doncaster 19 days ago; dropped another 1lb and the visor is added on this return to AW.

9/1

7th

7

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Twilight Diamond

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

6f AW win on debut came in a weak race; yet to make a big impact in five handicaps but he came from off the pace when a respectable fourth at Thirsk (7f, good) and was beaten less than 2l; could be dangerous if he can build on that.

7/1

Form: 0364-4 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D win 12 months ago off the same mark; pleasing return from four months off here last month, keeping on steadily for fourth; each-way claims for a yard that also run Commader Of Life.
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2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

Form: 77-215 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate and he recorded his 11th win when making all over C&D six weeks ago (cheekpieces on for the first time); taken on up front over 7f last time and weakened in the final furlong; easy lead unlikely here either.
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9

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Cliffcake

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more.

20/1

2

(11)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Cliffcake

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims.

11/2

4th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Cliffcake

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31055- D

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made all to win two 6f handicaps at Yarmouth last summer when trained by Chris Dwyer; sold for 18,000gns in October; has gone well fresh in the past so worth a market check on his first run for 191 days.
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7th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Hover On The Wind

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 5f Pontefract handicaps this summer but he's been well below par there and at Thirsk (5f) since; needs to bounce back.

16/1

7th

7

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Hover On The Wind

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Beat the same horse in bagging two Class 5s at Pontefract (both by a length) but he trailed home last there four weeks ago in a Class 3; might be high in the weights now.

10/1

7th

7

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Hover On The Wind

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Right back to his best of late, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps; this is tougher under a 5lb penalty but he can't be dismissed in his hat-trick attempt.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.20
Straight Forecast £38.23
Tricast £226.46
Trifecta £165.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Twilight Diamond

SPOTLIGHT:

One More Dream

The Times:

Commander Of Life

The Guardian:

Kats Bob

LAMBOURN:

Hierarchy

D Express:

Cliffcake

THE NORTH:

Twilight Diamond

Daily Mirror:

Twilight Diamond

The Star:

Twilight Diamond

Daily Record:

Twilight Diamond

TOPSPEED:

One More Dream

POSTDATA:

One More Dream

Telegraph:

One More Dream

Daily Mail:

Kats Bob