April 30 / 17.40 Southwell (AW)

17.40

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Join Southwell Golf Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3888
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Join Southwell Golf Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Son of Saxon Warrior who made a winning start at Chelmsford (1m2f) in November and built on it when second of seven in 1m2f novice at Yarmouth 25 days ago; he holds leading claims with further progress on the cards on his first go over 1m4f.
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6

(8)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Palazzo Blu

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

All was looking good when making it 2-3 in a C&D novice here in April; since then he's finished last in Listed/handicap company on either side of a good run to be fifth at Newmarket in July (strong 1m2f handicap); all hope is not yet lost as it's still early days, but he now has something to prove.

16/1

10th

6

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Palazzo Blu

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Marco Botti

Raced on good/good to firm on turf; tailed off in a 1m3f Goodwood Listed race in May but this dual novice winner got his career back on track when fifth of eight in a strong 1m2f 3yo handicap at the Newmarket July meeting; back from another two months off with Oisin Murphy doing the steering; yard also runs Molveno.

20/1

5th

2

(2)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Palazzo Blu

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Made it 2-3 when staying on strongly to assert late on as 5-4 favourite in a novice at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in April; useful RPR with that convincing success but he was tailed off when switched to a Listed event at Goodwood (1m3f, good) in May; still unexposed but has a bit to prove after that heavy defeat and this is a highly competitive race for handicap debut.

20/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Ribchester who built on her debut promise when comfortably landing 1m4f Lingfield novice 20 days ago; she's firmly in the picture with better still to come.
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3

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Newbury

Harpsichord

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Gave it a good shot from the front when second at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month and her subsequent defeat on heavy ground can be overlooked but others in this field appeal more all the same.

7/1

6th

6

(2)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Harpsichord

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won a Lingfield novice (1m4f, AW) in April; remote second of three in Lingfield Oaks Trial (good to firm) before an underwhelming handicap debut (1m4f, good) in May; absent 12 weeks before her good second of six from the front back on Lingfield AW (1m4f) 13 days ago and could have more to give.

9/1

4

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Harpsichord

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won C&D novice on seasonal debut in April and bettered that form when clear second at Southwell (1m4f, AW) later that month; absent since underwhelming handicap debut on turf 12 weeks ago but may benefit from this switch back to Polytrack and remains lightly raced.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, well-held sixth of nine in novice at Newbury (1m2f, good) on his debut 19 days ago; this son of Soldier Hollow needs to take a major step forward.
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4th

5

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Peaky Blinder

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) last October on second handicap start and followed up on reappearance at Southwell (2m, AW) in April; tailed off in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) since but showed signs of post-race ataxia; retains potential and could bounce back with a bold show.

13/2

14th

17

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Peaky Blinder

8st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

4yo who has had just six races, on last two occasions winning well in handicaps at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) in October and Southwell (slowly run 2m, AW; gelded) four weeks ago; raised another 6lb and substantially in class, but he's probably going places and is one for the shortlist.

8/1

11/4

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Sea The Stars who made a winning start in Lingfield bumper in December before following up in novice over C&D over two months later; not discounted despite having to concede weight all round here.
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4th

1

(10)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Foxlight

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Son of Sea The Stars who made a winning start in Lingfield bumper in December before following up in novice over C&D over two months later; not discounted despite having to concede weight all round here.

11/4

4th

1

(10)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Foxlight

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Son of Sea The Stars who made a winning start in Lingfield bumper in December before following up in novice over C&D over two months later; not discounted despite having to concede weight all round here.

11/4

1st

3

(4)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Foxlight

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders after 5f, went third over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, drifted left inside final furlong, eased when clear towards finish, comfortably

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sottsass gelding; dam, 1m-1m4f Listed winner (RPR 105), is a half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Horseplay; a considered newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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9

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Creating Mischief

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Beaten 15l and more in three runs at 1m4f and 1m3f, two of them on this track; handicaps will prove more suitable but the assessor hasn't felt generous.

14/1

7

(13)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Creating Mischief

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Beaten in excess of 15l in his two 1m4f runs in April and May; significant improvement required.

33/1

Form: 0-5

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Mastercraftsman who has shown only poor form thus far, a well-held fifth of seven in 1m4f Wolverhampton novice 29 days ago; others appeal more.
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2nd

3

(8)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Masterofperfection

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Posted an improved effort at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) eight days ago, making all in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a five-runner handicap; step back up 1f should be fine and he has solid claims under a 6lb penalty (due to be 1lb higher).

11/4

2

(2)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Masterofperfection

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Beaten further than had seemed likely turning in on his Chepstow handicap debut (1m2f, good); drop of 1f and 3lb both to the good, but essentially needs the headgear to help tease out resources longer.

14/1

1

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Masterofperfection

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Beaten 16l+ in qualifying events at 1m and 1m4f but he was only 6-1 for AW reappearance (lost two shoes) and, out of a half-sister to Arc winner Marienbard, he may well improve at this level for the first time.

12/1

33/1

Form: 35

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on her Kempton maiden third when only fifth of seven over C&D last month; this fair bumper performer needs to bounce back.
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7th

7

(1)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Regal River

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Failed to build on her Kempton maiden third when only fifth of seven over C&D last month; this fair bumper performer needs to bounce back.

33/1

7th

7

(1)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Regal River

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Failed to build on her Kempton maiden third when only fifth of seven over C&D last month; this fair bumper performer needs to bounce back.

33/1

5th

2

(7)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Regal River

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Nicely bred filly out of a well-connected mare; just mild promise in two bumpers but she came from off the pace, after being hampered and having to be switched, to take a pleasing third to 70s-rated rivals at Kempton (1m4f) recently; open to improvement and on the premises.

12/1

8th
6 (8)
Damzon

50/1

Form: 54

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler who has shown similar form in a pair of maidens at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and Kempton (1m3f) this spring; she has something to find.
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5th

5

(2)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Damzon

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a breakthrough success for her current yard over 1m5f here in January and not disgraced both runs since, third of nine in 1m6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts again eased 1lb.

7/2

3rd

2

(2)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Damzon

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Made the breakthrough on her 19th start under rules at Chelmsford (13.5f) last month when scoring by 7l; unable to match that when fourth in a classified at Wolverhampton (1m4f) eight days later but remains in form and not out of this.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Damzon

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

No win in her first 18 starts but she made the breakthrough when storming 7l clear in a Chelmsford handicap (1m5f) last week; now drops back to 1m4f but she hit a personal best with that success and is a major player again on this switch to a classified event.

15/8

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A fair winning hurdler at up to 3m but this veteran beat only one on his belated Flat debut in 1m4f Newcastle novice in March; he needs to take a big step forward.
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2nd

2

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:43 Catterick

Fabuleux Du Clos

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Dual winner over hurdles (2m4f/3m) but he's 0-5 on the Flat; plugged on for a modest fourth in a maiden at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) 22 days ago and now steps back up in trip on this return to handicap company.

16/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

18:15 Carlisle

Fabuleux Du Clos

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

A dual winner over hurdles in 2023 (2m4f/3m); struggled over hurdles/Flat since returning from a lengthy absence; beaten 13l when seventh of nine at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in July and now drops back in trip.

100/1

Form: 59

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on his debut Newcastle fifth when only ninth in 1m2f novice at Redcar 23 days ago; he may still do better, especially once qualified for handicaps.
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1

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Destination Unkown

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Lowly rated Flat maiden who was pulled up when a big-priced outsider for both hurdle runs last season.

100/1

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:13 Market Rasen

Destination Unkown

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Chapman

Poor Flat maiden who was pulled up when 200-1 for hurdling debut here (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day.

200/1

12/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 208 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A fair bumper winner but he beat just one on the back of a wind op in 1m4f Ascot novice last October; lots more is required.
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11th

5

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Stavvy

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

A fair bumper winner but he beat just one on the back of a wind op in 1m4f Ascot novice last October; lots more is required.

12/1

11th

5

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Stavvy

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

A fair bumper winner but he beat just one on the back of a wind op in 1m4f Ascot novice last October; lots more is required.

12/1

5th

2

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:22 Ascot

Stavvy

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Pulled up in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in March when last seen but had wind surgery subsequently and he impressed in a heavy-ground bumper at Southwell in February; interesting contender on Flat debut.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £3.92
Trifecta £36.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Palazzo Blu

POSTDATA:

Harpsichord

Telegraph:

Foxlight

NEWMARKET:

Harpsichord

The Times:

Harpsichord

Daily Mail:

Harpsichord

D Express:

Harpsichord

RP RATINGS:

Palazzo Blu

The Guardian:

Palazzo Blu

Daily Mirror:

Palazzo Blu

The Sun:

Palazzo Blu

Daily Record:

Palazzo Blu

The Star:

Foxlight