May 01 / 16.10 Southwell (AW)

16.10

Standard

Neil Tomlinson Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Neil Tomlinson Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -02211 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a hat-trick after bagging a pair of C&D handicaps, making all on latter occasion 27 days ago; up another 2lb but this multiple course winner merits serious consideration.
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6th

1

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Nine wins at this course (7f-1m4f), including three this year; remains in top form, having finished runner-up here on his last two starts; must be strongly considered on his favoured track.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Took this in 2025 and he comes here better than ever, bagging a third course win of 2026 in February; posted a very good second in another 7f handicap here last time so rates a big player off an unchanged mark.

5/4

2nd

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Better than ever since dropped back to 7f, determinedly adding a third win from four C&D starts three weeks ago; this class didn't look beyond him when 1l third here before that, just behind stablemate Legal Reform; some wriggle room judged on peak RPRs even off a new career-high mark.

2/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: 85859- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging start for his new yard when fifth at Pontefract but he beat only one in 1m Leicester handicap later last October; he needs to hit the ground running if he's to end a lengthy losing sequence.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Harswell Duke

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something.

16/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8/87-2 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Eddie O'Grady out of sorts but he bounced back to form for his new yard after eight months off when second of seven in 1m Pontefract handicap 23 days ago; he can go well again on his Tapeta debut.
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1st

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Milteye

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Tailed off on last month's reappearance in the Spring Mile at Doncaster but may have needed the run and those ridden more patiently came to the fore; he won three times last year (1m1f/1m, soft/good) and it will be no surprise if he leaves that latest performance miles behind.

10/1

22th

17

(22)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Milteye

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Good strike-rate in the second half of last season featured wins in lower grades at Carlisle (1m1f; twice) and Leicester (1m, soft); faces a stiffer assignment off career-high mark at this level, however.

20/1

8/1

Form: 310-20 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Resumed with a good C&D second but failed to beat a rival back on turf in 8.5f Beverley handicap a week ago; still needs considering here, however.
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1st

1

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Panama City

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Only turf success was in a maiden over 7.5f here in July 2022 (good); fair efforts when placed on last two starts, latest over C&D (good); a possible.

7/2

7

(8)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Panama City

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Multiple AW scorer whose sole win from 23 turf starts came at this venue in 2022; creditable effort from her lower turf rating at Ripon last week and claims from same mark.

4/1

7

(8)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Panama City

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Multiple AW scorer whose sole win from 23 turf starts came at this venue in 2022; creditable effort from her lower turf rating at Ripon last week and claims from same mark.

4/1

Form: 56-806 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but he hinted at a revival when sixth of 13 in 1m Musselburgh handicap 18 days ago; he can make his presence felt off a 3lb lower mark here.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three times last summer and ran well when placed subsequently; well held when tenth of 12 on his return at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks ago and is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

10/1

Form: -44783 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a successful 2024 when a four-time winner (at up to 9.5f) and he got back on track when third of 18 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 33 days ago; he must enter calculations.
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6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

9

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Nine career wins but operating below his best for some time; best watched.

16/1

Form: /9-042 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Back on the up since joining his current yard and he came in an excellent second of 13 over C&D last month; a likely player off just a 1lb higher mark.
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13th

13

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Jack Daniel

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

His last win was in May 2023 and he was below par at Southwell (1m, AW) in August last time; however, he's run some good races this season on AW/good ground and his last win came on soft; might be worth a second look.

16/1

13

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Jack Daniel

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

More than two years since his latest win and although he nearly put that right over C&D in April he ran flat here next time; in fair form on turf in the meantime but others look more likely winners.

9/1

Form: 581707 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Course specialist who wasn't discredited when seventh of ten in 1m Kempton handicap 16 days ago; considered in his bid for a sixth C&D victory.
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11th

1

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back.

10/1

10

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw.

5/1

1st

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field.

4/1

Form: 51700- C

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Opened his account over 11f here in October but he failed to beat a rival on his last two runs for Michael Wigham at Lingfield and back here; starts out in 2025 for a new yard with something to prove.
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7

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Apache Canyon

9st 12lb

J: Miss Sara Horcajada

T: Louise Allan

Lost his way last backend for Michael Wigham and has run poorly in two starts for this yard; best efforts have come on Tapeta and he isn't obviously fancied.

33/1

3

(2)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Apache Canyon

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Louise Allan

Won over 1m3f at Southwell in October but has offered precious little since then, including when tailed off on yard debut.

40/1

3

(2)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Apache Canyon

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Louise Allan

Won over 1m3f at Southwell in October but has offered precious little since then, including when tailed off on yard debut.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £68.40
Straight Forecast £82.22
Tricast £231.80
Trifecta £305.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack Daniel

Daily Mail:

Milteye

RP RATINGS:

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Record:

Down To The Kid

The Sun:

Milteye

The Times:

Dawn Of Liberation

TOPSPEED:

Jack Daniel

POSTDATA:

Jack Daniel

Telegraph:

Jack Daniel

The Guardian:

Jack Daniel

D Express:

Jack Daniel

Daily Mirror:

Jack Daniel

The Star:

Jack Daniel