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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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

7th

4

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Callianassa

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; return to this trip should suit, but she is 0-9 on turf and a few of the others make greater appeal.

8/1

5th

7

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Callianassa

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Ellison

Her three course wins have come over a mile, the latest when beating Dosman (runs in the 3.00) in February; slightly disappointing here four weeks ago but she is back against her own sex and not handicapped out of things.

14/1

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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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

3

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Arctic Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins this year, the latest at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month, while he ran better than it looked when fifth of 11 back there 19 days later (wide trip); runner-up in both starts over this distance on Tapeta elsewhere and should go well.

6/1

3

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Arctic Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins this year, the latest at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month, while he ran better than it looked when fifth of 11 back there 19 days later (wide trip); runner-up in both starts over this distance on Tapeta elsewhere and should go well.

6/1

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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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

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Drifts Away

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: T J Kent

Five AW wins (at up to 1m) between last October and this March and back on the scoresheet at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) in May (form franked); another good run when third at Goodwood (1m, good) last time, when they went no pace; every chance he'll continue to improve.

10/1

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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2nd

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Reappeared with a win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March and got up in the final strides to follow up at Southwell (7f, AW); won over 1m last summer and versatile ground-wise; this progressive 5yo is climbing the weights only slowly and could play another leading role.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Well backed at Doncaster (7f Class 4, good to soft) just over a month ago and that support was justified, as he drew clear of his 15 rivals; 4lb higher but no issues with AW and this long home straight should play to his strengths; the one to beat and he has Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle.

6/4

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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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

7th

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Giorgio M

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all in 7f handicap at Lingfield off 2lb higher in December; some fair efforts in defeat since, including fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f) four weeks ago; this former C&D scorer is handily drawn for a prominent racer; reasons to be positive with Jack Nicholls taking 5lb off.

7/1

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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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

11th

7

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Feel The Need

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Enters the equation on best 7f form this year but his latest run at York, where he often goes well, was a letdown; seems to handle heavy ground, having finished close up in his sole attempt on it, but it's not necessarily a plus and he has a shade to prove now.

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

7th

5

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Brunel Nation

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

He has run just once at this track and it resulted in his best performance for some time, finishing a neck second over this trip in January; not so good at Kempton last month but he drops back down in class today.

9/1

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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5th

7

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Vince Le Prince

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has form at different tracks but may be ideally suited by Catterick and, back away from that venue, his consistent spell ended last time; no win since 2024.

8/1

7th

2

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has added to his strong record over 7f at Catterick with a pair of runner-up efforts on good last month; successful on his fast-ground C&D debut, which was his only previous visit to Redcar; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His C&D record of 112153422 shows his affinity for the track and he made a pleasing return to action when second to the reopposing Evocative Spark here two weeks ago (pair clear); should make his presence felt again off an unchanged mark.

100/30

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

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

12th

2

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Way To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

He's won just once since making his British debut in October 2023; however, that came this January (7f, AW) and a slow start proved costly when back at 6f at Southwell last Thursday; effective on turf and might not be far away now back up in trip.

12/1

8th

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Way To Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m win in January and back to his recent best when a close third at Lingfield last week; runs off the same mark today but he would be more appealing over an extra furlong.

5/1

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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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

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

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