May 01 / 16.45 Southwell (AW)

16.45

Standard

GB Civil Engineering Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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GB Civil Engineering Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 6428-6

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Still to get his head in front but he resumed from sixth months off with an encouraging sixth of 11 in 7f Doncaster handicap six days ago; he's very much one to consider.
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4th

1

(10)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Gamblers Kitty

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Chris Dwyer

dwelt start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened gradually from over 1f out

8/1

1

(10)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Gamblers Kitty

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Chris Dwyer

Still to get his head in front but he resumed from sixth months off with an encouraging sixth of 11 in 7f Doncaster handicap six days ago; he's very much one to consider.

8/1

6th

3

(10)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Doncaster

Gamblers Kitty

9st 8lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Chris Dwyer

pressed leader, lost position 1f out, weakened final 110yds

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 711263 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Garnered a fourth C&D victory in March and posted a good third of 11 in 7f Doncaster handicap six days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

Form: 23/68-

Last run: 330 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage son of Belardo has been off the track since trailing in last of eight on his handicap debut at Ripon (1m) 11 months ago; significantly more is required.
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5th

11

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bellasio

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Grant Tuer

In fine fettle (form figure 522122) last spring/summer, rounding off with a close second to Eeetee at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 6-4 favourite) in July; fair sixth to Military Leader on Southwell comeback run but disappointed over 1m2f at Haydock subsequently; best watched.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last May-July, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) and runner-up on four occasions, including there at 1m1f on soft; never dangerous on reappearance 15 days ago, which also happened at the same juncture last term before a good run next time; player if he can stay 1m2f, which isn't nailed on.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last year, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and finishing runner-up on four occasions, most recently at Redcar (1m, good to soft) 291 days ago; needed his reappearance over this C&D last May and that may well be the case again.

8/1

Form: 4/0-11 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Rejuvenated for his new yard after a lengthy absence and bids for a hat-trick following C&D win in January and 7f victory at Newcastle in March; big shout despite another 6lb weights rise.
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5th

14

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Reginald Charles

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

0-16 on turf but he went mighty close at Redcar (good) in October; narrow winner at Southwell (also 7f, AW) on next start in December and it was a good effort when third to Wrydcroft over latter C&D last time; that did come after another two-month break but he's a player if backing it up 17 days on.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Record on the AW last year read 1161 including two wins over C&D; not at his best when behind two of these back here in February, but more than capable of making an impact if bouncing back.

4/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Back from nearly two months off with a second C&D success in 14-runner handicap in December, getting up late on; up 3lb but very much one to consider after another break.

5/1

Form: 331347 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Scored at Newcastle (7f) in March but saw his run of good form come to an end when seventh of eight at Ripon (1m) two weeks ago; the sort to bounce back though.
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1

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Broken Spear

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around.

25/1

5

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Broken Spear

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance.

14/1

13

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Broken Spear

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched.

25/1

Form: 33-650 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer but yet to hit top form in 2025, only 12th in 7f Catterick handicap 22 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.
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5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Returned from break with three down-the-field runs this year but his fourth of ten over C&D three weeks ago was a big step back in the right direction and he's another 2lb lower today; considered each-way.

12/1

4th

11

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2-7 over C&D and 4lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and has beaten a total of one rival in three starts since returning from five months off in February.

14/1

Form: 322112 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark.
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7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark.

9/2

7th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f

9/2

2nd

1

(11)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood.

7/2

Form: 541121 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Is enjoying an excellent 2025 and she bagged a third success in 7f Wolverhampton handicap ten days ago; saddles a 5lb penalty here but she is not taken lightly in her current mood.
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7th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood.

6/1

2nd

11

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Five-time AW winner who has form figures of 25131 over C&D since January; her last success was in a bunch finish but she responded well to cheekpieces and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

11/2

Form: 849-75

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but she was off for 11 weeks before coming in fifth of seven in 6f handicap here 11 days ago; she can build on it now.
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12

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Madame Fenella

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

2-34, but ran her best race for a while returned to turf when beaten 2l into third of ten behind Raft Up over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off so each-way claims if stepping forward from that.

14/1

8

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Doncaster

Madame Fenella

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Holds weak claims on 2025 AW form and hasn't raced on turf for nearly two years; 0-9 in this sphere; others preferred.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madame Fenella

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Hold-up performer who should get the strong pace she needs but not in much form lately and a record of 2-32 doesn't inspire confidence.

25/1

Non-runners

Brother Dave

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Reginald Charles

RP RATINGS:

Fistral Beach

POSTDATA:

King Of York

NEWMARKET:

Gamblers Kitty

The Times:

Brother Dave

D Express:

Fistral Beach

Daily Record:

Fistral Beach

Telegraph:

Reginald Charles

The Guardian:

Reginald Charles

Daily Mirror:

Reginald Charles

The Sun:

Reginald Charles

Daily Mail:

King Of York

The Star:

King Of York