May 01 / 14.25 Southwell (AW)

14.25

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Golf And Gallop Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Golf And Gallop Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 25712- D BF

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (seventh attempt) with a clearcut win at Catterick (1m4f, soft) in October; held in second when odds-on at Redcar (1m6f) the following month but that was another creditable effort and he could find more progress this season; needs close look on his return.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Kings Scholar

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Useful three-time Flat winner (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; his Ludlow run from off the pace was encouraging and he then won comfortably under a more forward ride at Southwell (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie); carries a penalty but has clear claims.

4/9

1st

1

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:17 Southwell

Kings Scholar

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Three Flat wins for Ed Walker (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; never got seriously involved under a patient ride at Ludlow but that run was promising; now tongue tied.

7/2

4th

6

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:27 Ludlow

Kings Scholar

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Three Flat wins for Ed Walker (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; should enjoy good ground on hurdle/stable debut and he's of clear interest.

11/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -22825 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Often leads and he's won four times on AW (1m4f-2m); disappointing in small field at Kempton (2m) last month but he's had three close calls this year including at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on his penultimate run; that was off 1lb higher and has claims if he can recapture that form back at this trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Robusto

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often makes the running but came from towards rear under Harry Vigors to win a six-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on latest outing; that broke a long losing run but he's usually competitive and has won over C&D; player.

11/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robusto

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run up to 18 and has to put a poor recent effort at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) behind him, but he often makes the running and could enjoy the run of the race if again ridden positively; visor removed after one use.

9/2

14th

3

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Robusto

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often a front-runner; record over C&D reads 1313, but this his first visit here since June 2024; losing run is up to 17 and he is drawn wide; visor the headgear of choice this time.

7/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6352-

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Brother to Arc winner Waldgeist; unexposed 4yo and he made a solid start in handicaps when clear second behind an impressive favourite at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) in December; resumes off unchanged mark and he's open to more progress back at this trip; interesting contender.
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Verdict Starting price

11

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:45 Stratford

William Walton

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ran as though something was amiss on last of six Flat starts for Owen Burrows, but some of his form in that sphere was very promising and he'll be fine stamina-wise over hurdles for new stable; interesting to see how well he takes to this game.

10/1

12th

7

(11)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

William Walton

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Owen Burrows

Brother to Arc winner Waldgeist; this 4yo, contrastingly, is a five-race maiden but he's placed on AW over 1m6f and 1m4f in his two handicaps and this longer trip is plausible; sole turf start was debut last August (tailed off on heavy); cheekpieces go on.

7/2

12th

7

(11)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

William Walton

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Owen Burrows

Brother to Arc winner Waldgeist; this 4yo, contrastingly, is a five-race maiden but he's placed on AW over 1m6f and 1m4f in his two handicaps and this longer trip is plausible; sole turf start was debut last August (tailed off on heavy); cheekpieces go on.

7/2

12/1

Form: 6657-5 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Loves the mud and he's won six times on turf including twice (1m4f/1m6f) last spring; back on last winning mark and he showed signs of a revival with his reappearance fifth at Chelmsford (1m6f; first run after wind surgery) last month; still unexposed on AW and he could be dangerous back in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Clansman

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Liam Bailey

Possible front-runner; high marks for consistency this year and managed a win at Newcastle in March; Toby Moore got a good tune out of him here the following month; sound claims.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Clansman

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

In good form since returning from seven months off in January including a win over C&D last month and close third at Southwell (1m6f) 13 days ago; ties in with Analogical on that latest form and he's respected back in trip.

9/2

Form: 264-7

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Camelot gelding; failed to go on in three runs for Karl Burke last season and he was last of seven on handicap/stable debut here (1m6f) last month; still early days but he needs a transformation back in trip.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Ancient Myth

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner for David O'Meara was tailed off when 50/1 on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; hard to fancy.

66/1

12th

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Ancient Myth

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: N F Glynn

Bought for 10,000gns after losing his form in two starts following a breakthrough Flat win at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in August for David O'Meara; others more likely.

12/1

Form: 10300-

Last run: 310 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a conditions hurdle in the French Provinces (2m3f, heavy) in October; mixed form since joining Micky Hammond, but he ran well to finish third in a Newcastle novice (2m4f, soft) on his penultimate run; now switches back to the Flat but he's a triple winner (1m2f-11.5f) in this sphere and needs checking in market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Monaco Rules

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won over hurdles in France (2m3f, heavy); some fair form since joining Micky Hammond and was a close second at Sedgefield in November (2m4f, soft) but hasn't run since.

10/1

5/1

Form: 7-9812 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Turned things around with a win at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March and he backed that up with a near-miss in valuable apprentice handicap at Lingfield (1m4f) on Good Friday; up another 2lb but his last two runs have been under Mason Paetel and he's respected back on Tapeta.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

Form: 215-70 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his Catterick win (1m7f, soft) in September but he's struggled in three runs since and including on Tapeta; has plenty to prove again and he's 1-19 on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

The Dancing Poet

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark.

14/1

9th

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

The Dancing Poet

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 17362-

Last run: 257 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Bath novice (1m2f, good) last May and she ended last season with a solid effort in 1m4f handicap at Ripon (second of five); still unexposed at this trip but this is competitive on her return and she needs to find something extra.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Love You Darling

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: B F Brookhouse

in touch with leaders, led after 1f, headed over 5f out, lost position from over 3f out

12/1

9th

7

(10)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Love You Darling

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: B F Brookhouse

in touch with leaders, led after 1f, headed over 5f out, lost position from over 3f out

12/1

2nd

1

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:59 Ripon

Love You Darling

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Won a Bath novices' event (1m2f, good) in May, beating some representatives from prominent stables; last next time when tried in Listed event and unable to kick on in two handicaps; drops 1lb; more needed.

10/1

Non-runners

Tipsy Tiger

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £23.45
Tricast £49.35
Trifecta £60.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Destinado

SPOTLIGHT:

William Walton

The Times:

King's Scholar

NEWMARKET:

Love You Darling

TOPSPEED:

Robusto

RP RATINGS:

William Walton

LAMBOURN:

William Walton

The Sun:

William Walton

Telegraph:

Destinado

The Guardian:

Destinado

Daily Mail:

Destinado

D Express:

Destinado

Daily Mirror:

Destinado

The Star:

Destinado

Daily Record:

Destinado