April 27 / 15.15 Southwell (AW)

15.15

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Grace & Dotty Fedora’s And Feathers Handicap

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Grace & Dotty Fedora’s And Feathers Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.10
  • Place: £7.70

Form: 424246

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in four of her last ten starts (all on AW) and made the frame in another four, but her record of 0-26 is hard to ignore.
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11th

1

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Callianassa

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year, who ran well when seventh of 24 in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot last week; she's below her last winning mark and has strong claims back down in grade.

4/1

7th

21

(15)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Callianassa

8st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; now 2lb lower than for that success, but she took her turf record to 0-11 when only sixth of 11 at Chester (extended 1m2f) last time; this is more her trip but she's still hard to make a case for.

80/1

6th

12

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Callianassa

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; back off the same mark as for that success, but she is 0-10 on turf and has never attempted this far before.

18/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: /2237- BF

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden who showed ability in his four starts last year, including on the AW; returns from 164 days off having been gelded and is well worth monitoring in the market.
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24th

10

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Arctic Dawn

9st 7lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Arrives in top form having won really well under Zac Lloyd at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time, building on his reappearance effort and taking record in cheekpieces to 4-10; that sets him up perfectly for a crack at a bigger prize and further progress is not out of the question; shortlisted.

16/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Arctic Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf maiden winner who won two AW handicaps last autumn; his last success was off 7lb lower but he reappeared with a good third at Newmarket (7f, good) last month and he's still lightly raced on turf; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Arctic Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf maiden winner who scored in fine style in a handicap at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October; on that evidence this 7lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him, but he needs to improve upon what he produced on his last two outings in November and December.

16/1

3rd
12 (10)
Drifts Away

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-3111 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
5-8 on the AW since October and bids for a four-timer off a 3lb higher mark than last time; has won over 1m here and although that may be his optimum trip, he still has to be a serious contender in his current mood.
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7th

7

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Drifts Away

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Big improver in the first half of last year, with four wins; struggled in his final two runs but remains feasibly treated on his best work and is still lightly raced on turf; market useful back from ten months off.

14/1

2

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newbury

Drifts Away

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Disappointing at York last month but progressive otherwise this year, making it four wins for 2025 when scoring at Yarmouth in May; his current mark may not be beyond him if he can bounce back from last time.

16/1

7/1

Form: 12-315 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D since last August reads 131215 and he looked unfortunate not to finish closer last month; still 4lb above his last winning mark but still high on the list under these suitable conditions.
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4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

10/1

Form: 2563-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
1lb higher than for the latest of two wins over 6f on turf/Polytrack this time last year; made an encouraging return from 162 days off when third of eight (How Impressive second) over C&D this month (has won fresh); drawn wide but still shortlisted if building on that.
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4th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

9th

17

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft ground; better than ever this season, winning at Doncaster (good to soft) and following up at Southwell (again 7f, AW); solid second to Sterling Knight (1m, good) last time but he'll need more from the same mark.

20/1

8/1

Form: 47-222 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in his last three starts, having dropped in the weights, and went down by a short head over C&D in February; up another 1lb, but should go well again following a short break.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

Form: 3-0374 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has mostly held his form since returning to winning ways here (1m) in December; another furlong may suit ideally and he has the outside draw, but each-way material nonetheless.
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13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Herrington

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 271-66 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three wins on Polytrack/turf last year and back off the same mark as when successful at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September; needs to better his two performances since returning last month, though.
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7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

Form: 0-4149 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come over C&D but a rise in the weights for his narrow success in February seems to have held him back the last twice, albeit with 1m maybe too far last time; others may be better treated.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Form: 3021-4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All five wins over 7f on turf, three of them last year; ran well when fourth of 12 at Musselburgh (7f, good) a fortnight ago on his return from six months off, but he ran poorly in his one AW start (at Newcastle) which poses a question.
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10th

7

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Vince Le Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

7lb below his last winning mark but that was back in October 2024; retains ability and he has been placed in all three C&D runs; should give his running.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual C&D winner on soft ground, the latest off a 6lb higher mark in October 2024; plenty of sound runs since (placed over C&D on four occasions); each-way chance.

11/2

Form: 588-36

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made a promising stable debut when third of eight over C&D last month and is now 3lb lower, but he didn't back it up at Wolverhampton next time and is 0-15 in Britain; others look more solid.
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4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

Form: 861-55 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Still 5lb higher than when winning at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October for Jamie Osborne and twice held over C&D for this yard this term, finishing behind two of these last time; needs more.
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8

(9)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner for Jamie Osborne last year, the latest at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October; regressive in three starts over 7f here since returning for this yard in March, though, and will need the switch to cheekpieces to make a difference; yard also runs Golden Pharaoh.

25/1

8th

8

(9)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner for Jamie Osborne last year, the latest at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October; regressive in three starts over 7f here since returning for this yard in March, though, and will need the switch to cheekpieces to make a difference; yard also runs Golden Pharaoh.

25/1

13th

13

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

prominent, lost ground after 2f

25/1

Form: 077022 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (off 2lb higher) who has gone down narrowly back here the last twice; another big run seems likely under Oisin Murphy, whose record aboard him reads 211012; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.
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10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

Form: -23210 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in February but disappointed in the Fillies' And Mares' Championship at Newcastle nine days ago; placed in all four visits here, but still 4lb higher than for the Lingfield win and will need to bounce back quickly.
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Payout
Exacta £265.10
Straight Forecast £148.06
Tricast £560.78
Trifecta £1713.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

How Impressive

NEWMARKET:

Giorgio M

POSTDATA:

King Of Ithaca

The Times:

Arctic Dawn

Telegraph:

Drifts Away

D Express:

Jimmy Speaking

TOPSPEED:

Quandary

The Star:

Feel The Need

The Sun:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Mirror:

Giorgio M

Daily Mail:

King Of Ithaca

RP RATINGS:

How Impressive

Daily Record:

How Impressive