April 02 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6-2242

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-21 under rules, but has finished runner-up in three of his four starts this year and had four of these behind when second of ten in a steadily run contest over C&D 12 days ago; a player from the same mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has resumed in good form and a 2lb rise for his recent AW win here under Ashley Lewis seems fair; has yet to win on turf (only run on it once since 2023) but otherwise has a decent chance of following up.

7/4

1st

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.

5/2

3rd

7

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Twice finished placed here last year (2m/1m4f); not ruled out each-way but this is his first run since October so he may improve for it, and he's won just one of his 27 starts.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 646043

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) early last year, but operating at a lower level now and still to prove he truly wants this far.
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11th

11

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m4f) in March and has continued in good nick, undergoing wind surgery before third of 11 in 1m6f handicap there 33 days ago; very much one to consider in a change of headgear.

7/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

10st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent 7yo who was well held here last time but that was after an emphatic win in an amateur jockeys' event at this track (1m4f) last month; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he's effective at up to 2m; reapplied blinkers replace a visor.

11/2

4th

7

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Three wins on the AW, the latest a 4l success over C&D last month; 6lb rise will demand more but still respected if maintaining his form; visor returns.

5/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-0316 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Wasn't suited by the steady gallop when behind two of these over C&D 12 days ago, but had won well here the time before; with a few in here having made the running in the past this may be run at better tempo and he would be high on the list if it is.
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5th

10

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

1-13; won at Southwell (2m, AW) off 3lb lower in February and he ran a fine race when third behind Balgowan over that same C&D in April; below form at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) 37 days ago but he was caught quite wide for a part of the race; yard won this last year.

7/1

6th

7

(7)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 4lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Had little trouble in shaking off his rivals when upped to 2m at Southwell in February and he ran a sound race in defeat when third over that C&D in April; looks one of the better options if proving suited by this track on first run here.

11/4

6th

7

(7)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 4lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Had little trouble in shaking off his rivals when upped to 2m at Southwell in February and he ran a sound race in defeat when third over that C&D in April; looks one of the better options if proving suited by this track on first run here.

11/4

11/1

Form: -57937 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than when gaining her sole success at Lingfield (2m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last summer; ran well when third of ten at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) last month, but was behind three of these over C&D nine days later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Scylla

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

2m winner on fast turf last summer, her sole success in 18 appearances; competitive on occasions on the AW since then but not last time when tried in the visor that is retained.

8/1

6th

10

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Scylla

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

2m winner on fast turf last summer, her sole success in 18 appearances; competitive on occasions on the AW since then but not last time when tried in the visor that is retained.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scylla

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear, outpaced over 3f out

5/1

14/1

Form: 426877 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over 1m4f on Tapeta; could be given a chance on her narrow defeat at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) in January, but she has regressed since and her losing run is up to 24; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Typewritten

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

Form: -53445

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-8; has shown some ability at a modest level but has something to prove on this first start beyond 1m4f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Spartan Times

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat.

5/2

4th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Spartan Times

11st 10lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair Flat racer who battled well to win 16-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month, after a break, and is now 2-4 in this sphere; 5lb claimer William Shanahan is enlisted today; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 26-323

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Running well in defeat lately and was attempting this far for the first time on the Flat when third of ten over C&D 12 days ago, finishing less than a length behind Balgowan; now 0-32 under rules, though.
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10th

8

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Fiftyshadesaresdev

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Placed on numerous occasions, including at Southwell, but remains a longstanding maiden and he's been beaten around 12l in his two runs this year; blinkers return and cheekpieces are removed.

16/1

7th

7

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fiftyshadesaresdev

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Placed numerous times, including at Southwell, but remains a longstanding maiden and sole effort this year doesn't suggest he's about to belatedly get off the mark.

20/1

7th

11

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesaresdev

10st 2lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Micky Hammond

36-race maiden but he went close in two turf handicaps (1m4f) last summer; returns after 210 days off but he's effective on Tapeta and is not ruled out on his first run since rejoining Micky Hammond; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

9/1

33/1

Form: 74468-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at Chelmsford for other stables; has won fresh before, but this is her first start beyond 7f and quite what she will make of it remains to be seen.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Anificas Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Comes here under a cloud, last of seven in 1m4f handicap at Pontefract eight days ago; hard to warm to.

50/1

7th

8

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Anificas Beauty

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Peter Winks

Five wins at up to 9.4f; has form at 1m3f but suspicion there will be stronger stayers in the field.

33/1

5th

7

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Anificas Beauty

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Peter Winks

Unplaced in three classified events in January; has more ability than her rating suggests but she doesn't help herself by pulling and her optimum trip isn't easy to gauge.

33/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 98-070

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in 11 starts for three different trainers and finished tailed off at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) last month; visor removed after one use.
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6

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:33 Yarmouth

Unification

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Ex-Irish maiden who's never been involved in a finish and has done most racing over further; poor effort when well behind Mond last week and is hard to recommend.

25/1

6

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Unification

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Phil McEntee

Out of the frame in all 14 starts and was beaten 12l in a small-field handicap at Chelmsford (1m6f) last month; has lots to prove back in trip and this looks tough at the weights; change of headgear.

10/1

5th

4

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Unification

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

Out of the frame in all 13 starts under rules despite a sliding mark; cheekpieces worn once before return but hard to recommend.

25/1

33/1

Form: 8060-9 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two of his three AW wins have come here including over this trip, but losing run now up to 39 and it's a long time since he showed any worthwhile form.
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10th

9

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kittens Dream

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

dwelt start, in rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £64.30
Straight Forecast £55.99
Tricast £126.47
Trifecta £207.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leon Trotsky

The Times:

Balgowan

D Express:

Unification

RP RATINGS:

Fiftyshadesaresdev

The Sun:

Spartan Times

Telegraph:

Leon Trotsky

The Guardian:

Leon Trotsky

Daily Mail:

Leon Trotsky

The Star:

Unification

Daily Mirror:

Balgowan

Daily Record:

Balgowan

POSTDATA:

Fiftyshadesaresdev