April 08 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 821- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his three runs as a 2yo, getting off the mark in comfortable fashion at Newcastle in September (7f, AW debut); he will need to progress again to defy this opening mark but that would seem likely.
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2nd

2

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Philanthropist

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Won in first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April; reached the frame in next two starts but his form nosedived in a big field at Ascot (last of 16) last time; has a bit to prove after that but this is a big drop back in grade and he's a player if he can bounce back.

13/2

16th

15

(17)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Philanthropist

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Fanshawe

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in April and has continued in good heart on his two outings since; however, he's up in grade this afternoon and needs something extra.

40/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 494-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ran to a fair level in two of his three 2yo runs; tongue tied for his seasonal return in novice at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and ran out a comfortable winner; handicap mark raised 1lb but Rossa Ryan retains the ride and there could be more in the locker.
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1st

4

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 3lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Yet to win this season but took his form to a new level when fitted with blinkers for last two runs, looking unlucky not to finish closer than sixth in C&D Group 1 July Cup before running on well for second in 7f Newbury Group 2 (also good to firm) last Saturday; eased in grade today; the one to beat.

2/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Usually races at 6f nowadays but probably just as effective at 7f; seemed to excel himself in first-time blinkers when sixth of 11 in Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (good to firm; 80-1) five weeks ago; not ruled out if repeating that form.

7/1

6th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Joint-favourite with Almeraq in Salisbury Listed race last time but underperformed; bottom of this pack on ratings and accordingly faces a much stiffer assignment than when winning a handicap at this meeting last year; blinkers added.

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 310- D

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Promise on AW on first two starts, making all at Wolverhampton last September; down the field in a York sales race (7f, soft) when last seen in October; capable of better this year but such progress is required.
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1st

2

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nahash

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Sole win came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September on his second start; third on his handicap/seasonal debut in April but he hasn't gone on from that since, though did run respectably at Chelmsford two weeks ago.

6/1

10

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahash

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Horton

Made all in a Wolverhampton maiden one year ago (7f); ran well for third on his handicap/seasonal debut at Southwell in April (7f) but that hasn't proved to be a springboard to better things; edging down the weights but other options are stronger.

12/1

5

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Nahash

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Won 7f Wolverhampton maiden as 2yo and was close up over C&D on handicap debut in April; back to that level when visored at Lingfield last time and should run well.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 521- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three turf runs over 7f last autumn, improving to win a Catterick novice when last seen in October (soft ground); well drawn for a prominent racer; should continue to progress; gelded since last run.
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2nd

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Kirkdale

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

In excellent form in April, winning at Wolverhampton (blinkered) and over C&D (visor); could still have more improvement to come but subsequent 145-day break may have checked his momentum.

5/1

Form: 470-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Stiff task in an Irish sales race when last seen in September but his two runs in maidens had offered some promise; gelded since last seen; improvement required now handicapping but his pedigree offers hope of better now switched to AW.
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5

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:38 Sandown

Captain Harry

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Made his breakthrough at the seventh attempt when coming from off the pace to justify support at Haydock (7f, good); the runner-up looked unlucky and this is tougher off 4lb higher, but he still has potential and is open to more progress; respected.

5/1

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:17 Haydock

Captain Harry

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Returned to form with 3l fourth of 13 in a first-time visor (retained) at Kempton (7f, AW) in May; that form has been franked by the first two and he could be thereabouts down 1lb.

5/1

4th

6

(9)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Captain Harry

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Just a hint of ability in his five starts to date, though not in his latest outing at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); return to this trip may help, as may the visor, but he has plenty to prove for now.

8/1

10/1

Form: 436-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Matched the pick of his 2yo form when a close fourth of eight in a C&D maiden three weeks ago; hooded for this handicap debut; improvement needed but that's not out of the question.
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6th

1

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gihan Arnolda

7f AW win for Denis Quinn last season; running well for his new trainer too, most recently finishing a neck second at Epsom (good to firm) last week; runs off the same mark (1lb well in) and he is respected, for all his stamina for 1m has to be conclusively proven.

2/1

2nd

2

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gihan Arnolda

Close third on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in May and didn't run badly when close eighth of ten (just behind Potomac River) in stronger race than this at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; no surprise if he features.

5/1

8th

6

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Stenmark

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Became his new trainer's first runner, having been picked up from Denis Quinn for 17,000gns, when faring well in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth three weeks ago (Dapper Guest behind); generally consistent and won't mind the stiffer 7f.

7/2

12/1

Form: 801-54

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ready win in a 6f nursery at Newcastle in November; similar form in defeat twice since and she needs improvement for the step back up to 7f if she is to come out on top.
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3rd

8

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Dandy Magic

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Several creditable efforts this summer before getting back on the scoresheet with a strong finish over C&D (good; second-time cheekpieces) last week; this is tougher under a penalty but that was a personal best last time and she should get a good tow into this race; respected.

100/30

1st

13

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Dandy Magic

8st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win on turf came at Ayr (5f, good to soft) last September; has ran to a similar level on her last four outings, most recently when third of nine at Ascot (5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) 18 days ago; stepping back up in trip will suit and she's considered.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Dandy Magic

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jim Goldie

Solid efforts to finish fourth in each of her last three starts (6f, good or faster), running to a similar level on each occasion; Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle and cheekpieces are now given a go; she'll need a good pace back at 5f if she is to come out on top.

7/1

Form: 763-1

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of her 2yo runs and took a step forward dropped to 6f when narrowly getting the better of a progressive opponent at Newcastle 19 days ago; 3lb rise not excessive but she has to prove she can be as effective back up in distance.
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13th

13

(12)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Platinum Crystal

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

Comeback Tapeta win came in lesser company and she was well below that level last time, back up to 7f; she'll need to improve plenty on this second turf start.

20/1

13th

13

(12)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Platinum Crystal

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

Comeback Tapeta win came in lesser company and she was well below that level last time, back up to 7f; she'll need to improve plenty on this second turf start.

20/1

8th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Platinum Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Improved with each of her 2yo runs and took a step forward dropped to 6f when narrowly getting the better of a progressive opponent at Newcastle 19 days ago; 3lb rise not excessive but she has to prove she can be as effective back up in distance.

9/2

Form: 42541- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved for the step up to 7f when overcoming a wide stall to win a Chester nursery last September; gelded during his absence; up 4lb but unexposed at the trip; AW debut.
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6th

4

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Stapleford Park

9st 5lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Close second at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March when 5lb higher; however, unable to replicate that form across his three starts since and he's won just one of his 17 outings.

25/1

7th

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole success came when trained by Charlie Fellowes in 2024; continues to plummet in the weights and others are preferred.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Stapleford Park

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

2yo win came over 7f and he's regressed since joining this yard; ran well down to this trip in March (AW) but typically failed to back it up next time and has been off for a few months since.

12/1

10th
10 (7)
Juba

20/1

Form: 96-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Newbury on his second 2yo run (6f, soft); should be sharper for recent return to action at Chelmsford (6f) but hopes rest on the step up to 7f and switch to handicaps sparking something extra.
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6th

2

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Juba

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Brian Meehan

No progress for the switch to handicaps last month, albeit both were over 7f; edging down the weights but enough to prove back sprinting.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Juba

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Brian Meehan

No progress for the switch to handicaps last month, albeit both were over 7f; edging down the weights but enough to prove back sprinting.

12/1

9th

3

(12)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Juba

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Best effort when 3l sixth of nine on soft ground at Newbury (6f) in September; didn't beat a rival on handicap debut at Southwell (7f) 18 days ago, albeit racing freely out wide; switched back to turf with blinkers applied.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.80
Straight Forecast £9.82
Tricast £102.87
Trifecta £126.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Prince Of India

NEWMARKET:

Philanthropist

D Express:

Kirkdale

POSTDATA:

Dandy Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Stapleford Park

TOPSPEED:

Prince Of India

The Times:

Prince Of India

The Guardian:

Prince Of India

Daily Mirror:

Prince Of India

The Star:

Prince Of India

Telegraph:

Philanthropist

Daily Mail:

Philanthropist

The Sun:

Philanthropist

Daily Record:

Philanthropist