April 08 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 778-82

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but showed significant improvement when second of 12 at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; steps up in trip and should go close.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time winner, the most recent in a classified at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; ran well there three weeks ago and has to be considered returned to this level.

8/1

3rd

10

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Came from off a strong pace to win over C&D (16-1; from 2lb higher) in February, and maintained a similar level of form (253) for a short while afterwards; less convincing on turf lately, only sixth of 14 at Beverley last week; stablemate of Shimmering Spirit.

16/1

6th

6

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

I Can Boogy

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a record of 2-8 on AW compared to just 1-13 on turf and ran below par returned to this sphere last time; has produced best results this year in classified events.

14/1

33/1

  • Place: £16.40

Form: 485-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beat only one home in three starts last year; makes handicap/AW debut and big improvement required.
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12th

12

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Pretty Spirited

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Maiden prior to posting form figures of 1133 in last four appearances, close third at Doncaster (1m) on seasonal debut latest; upped in grade but may remain competitive.

9/1

3rd

13

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Pretty Spirited

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Scored twice (around 1m) at Leicester and Lingfield last summer but not seen out after a solid third in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in September; she has gone well fresh though so can't be discounted.

8/1

2

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pretty Spirited

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Kevin Frost

Had showed winning potential before coming good at Leicester and following up at Lingfield (1m AW), again with a bit in hand; raised a collective 7lb but could deal with that.

6/4

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 900-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished last on all three starts last year for Darryll Holland; she steps up in trip on stable/handicap debut and first-time hood worn on last run is dispensed with; one to watch for in the betting.
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2

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Big Gypsy King

11st 11lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Improved to cause 25-1 surprise in C&D (good) novice last month, her fourth start over hurdles, but the value of that form is open to question (market principals disappointed) and her opening handicap mark probably demands further progress.

8/1

1st

9

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:57 Cartmel

Big Gypsy King

10st 9lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Modest Flat performer; well beaten all three runs over hurdles; plenty to find.

50/1

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Big Gypsy King

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Tailed off in both runs over hurdles and no worthwhile Flat form in the meantime.

33/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has beaten only two horses in his three starts; gelded since his last run (July) and steps up in trip on AW/handicap debut; market watch advised.
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13

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Exposed 16-race maiden but he has twice finished second in minor handicaps this year, including on Tapeta; lacklustre run over C&D three weeks ago but each-way claims if anywhere near his best.

16/1

9

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

15-race maiden but he went close when dead-heating for second at Southwell (6f, AW) two starts ago; below that level here over 6f last time and now steps back up in trip.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden but he posted a good second of ten in 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; one to consider nudged up 1lb.

100/30

Form: 0-4441

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at eighth attempt, at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) last month when the step up in trip made the difference; dropping back to 1m is not certain to suit but he's on an upward curve and cannot be discounted.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballarat Bertie

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Only 1lb lower when winning over 9.4f here in March; hasn't offered a lot since then but clearly capable if rediscovering his touch.

5/1

5th

8

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Ballarat Bertie

8st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hughes

Off the mark (eighth attempt) when landing a Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f, AW) in March but he's not come close to that form in three runs since; has something to prove back on turf and others are more convincing.

12/1

5th

4

(3)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Ballarat Bertie

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three qualifying runs on turf, when finishing last at around 6f; off the mark at the eighth attempt when landing a Wolverhampton handicap (9.5f) in March and was making inroads from the rear when nearly coming down over that C&D last time; switches back to turf and it would be no surprise if he leaves previous efforts on this surface well behind.

9/4

Form: 008-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on all three starts last year and never dangerous on stable/handicap debut when fifth of eight at Chelmsford AW (6f) 12 days ago; steps up in trip and needs to show more.
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4th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Having his 15th start of the year already; still 5lb above his last winning mark and although he has won over 1m on the AW, 7f may suit him better.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

My Boy Harry

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Gained his fifth success when pulling 4l clear at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and he's finished third in both starts since, including over 1m at Kempton 15 days ago; each-way chance if seeing out this slightly longer trip.

3/1

3rd

14

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

My Boy Harry

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

C&D winner; arrives in form, winning easily over 7f at Lingfield (good ground); solid third at Brighton 12 days ago and returning to 1m is no issue; this is a step up in class though.

12/1

Form: 09-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Late foal; down the field at triple-figure odds on all three starts; makes handicap debut but hard to fancy.
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10th

1

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Eager Puccini

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Yet to offer much in his eight runs to date; beaten 13l at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month; wears first-time blinkers but not easy to warm to.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Eager Puccini

9st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Yet to offer much in his seven runs to date, sixth of nine in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 30 days ago; not easy to warm to.

16/1

6th

9

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eager Puccini

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Well beaten in each of his six starts (7f/1m) and this longer trip needs to bring out significant improvement.

20/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 724249

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden but runner-up four times; ran no sort of race when last of nine in first-time visor at Newcastle AW (1m) last month and reverts back to blinkers here; the penny will drop one of these days and he's now on a career-low mark; not out of this.
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3rd

12

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Release

8st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

0-15 when trained by Ed Dunlop and absent since two disappointing 1m runs in the spring; on good mark and sports first-time tongue-tie on stable debut; blinkers removed; market may guide.

12/1

8th

3

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

No Release

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

14-race maiden but runner-up four times; ran no sort of race when last of nine in first-time visor at Newcastle AW (1m) last month and reverts back to blinkers here; the penny will drop one of these days and he's now on a career-low mark; not out of this.

6/1

8th

3

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

No Release

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

14-race maiden but runner-up four times; ran no sort of race when last of nine in first-time visor at Newcastle AW (1m) last month and reverts back to blinkers here; the penny will drop one of these days and he's now on a career-low mark; not out of this.

6/1

Form: 78-787

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden and has shown low-level form in three starts this year; steps up in trip and the first-time visor worn last time is dispensed with; hard to fancy.
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6th

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Clipsham Noble

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Made it 2-28 when successful at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) in May and although a fair fourth of eight back there 12 days ago (Coverbridge third), it does suggest he needs a bit more off this mark.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Last month's C&D success (good to firm) took his record in handicaps here to 3241; no surprise were he to reverse previous 1m2f course placings with Myna despite a 4lb re-raise, and Liam Wright can claim more here than in that apprentice race last time; player.

2/1

1st

6

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Sole win over 1m at Brighton last June; running well for new yard and although he hasn't shone over this far in two previous attempts he kept on quite well when a close fourth over 1m2f here last time; not ruled out.

7/2

10th
5 (3)
Magna

4/1

Form: -69222

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but has shown improvement and has been runner-up on her last three starts over 1m/7f; knocking on the door and must go close, at the least.
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7th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Magna

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Tony Carroll

Has been on a roll on the AW and wasn't far away behind Midnight Call in her bid for a four-timer (fine at 5f and 6f); the glaring concern is that she has no worthwhile form on turf, albeit after just four attempts.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magna

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Just keeps on progressing at 6f and 5f and landed a three-timer here (6f) 13 days ago; her small winning margins means she doesn't get raised too much and there is no reason why she should not be in the firing line again.

13/8

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Payout
Exacta £352.90
Straight Forecast £427.02
Tricast £2251.41
Trifecta £3688.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

No Release

LAMBOURN:

Ballarat Bertie

SPOTLIGHT:

Magna

Telegraph:

I Can Boogy

Daily Mail:

Eager Puccini

D Express:

Mission In Malton

POSTDATA:

No Release

NEWMARKET:

No Release

The Sun:

No Release

The Times:

Magna

The Star:

I Can Boogy

The Guardian:

Ballarat Bertie

Daily Mirror:

Ballarat Bertie

Daily Record:

Ballarat Bertie