May 22 / 19.20 Chelmsford (AW)

19.20

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Watch Live Racing At bet365 Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 328-27

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Returned from wind surgery and a winter break to go close on his reappearance and handicap debut over C&D in February (career best); well below that level at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest; since gelded; capable of being competitive on his return to this track.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Can front-run; sole win from 16 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he did step forward from his return when fourth in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 22 days ago; headgear is retained.

10/1

4th

10

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sole win from 15 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he's mostly struggled since and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m, AW) last time on his first start for 112 days; now drops to 7f with cheekpieces applied on this return to turf.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Spin

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in September but he's been off since turning in a poor sixth there in December; more is required despite a slipping mark.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two slow ground bumpers; 200-1 on her debut in this code and last of 12 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time hood and tongue-tie) last month.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Armathia

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Keiran Burke

Initial bumper promise for Harry Fry in late 2022, early 2023; soundly beaten in three starts in maiden/novice company (7f-1m4f; massive prices); tries handicapping over a more suitable trip at a realistic level, but only of interest if the market speaks favourably.

12/1

1

(6)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

18:25 Southwell (AW)

Armathia

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Keiran Burke

Showed promise in her first two bumpers for Harrry Fry, but lightly raced under both codes since and has gone the wrong way; stable also runs Victoria Concordia.

100/1

Form: 36

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars colt who improved on his debut effort when contesting a Southwell novice event (1m, Tapeta) latest; should be capable of being more competitive when upped in trip but not written off here.
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4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed significant promise in all three qualifying races, most recently when sixth of 15 in good 1m maiden here a fortnight ago; upped in trip for this handicap debut; no surprise if he features.

5/1

4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed significant promise in all three qualifying races, most recently when sixth of 15 in good 1m maiden here a fortnight ago; upped in trip for this handicap debut; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3

(4)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Sea The Stars colt who improved on his debut effort when contesting a Southwell novice event (1m, Tapeta) latest; should be capable of being more competitive when upped in trip but not written off here.

16/1

Form: 60

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when sixth in a 7f Meydan conditions race (dirt) in January; well below that level back there (1m) when last seen; if building on his original effort he should be involved but has that to prove.
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2

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Story

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

No better than midfield in two Meydan starts; 2-2 since racing in Britain, gamely landing the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm; turf debut) last time, albeit fortuitously as the runner-up looked unlucky; faces a tougher task on these terms but is open to further improvement.

6/1

1st

5

(29)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Arabian Story

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Down the field in his Meydan races but returned from a break for British debut and he dominated throughout in that 1m maiden at Chelmsford, scoring by 3l; had the run of things that day and the handicapper has taken no chances, but he's a dark one on turf debut for a trainer who's had plenty of success at this meeting; a nagging concern is that only one recent winner emerged from a maiden or novice.

11/1

4

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Arabian Story

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Showed ability when sixth in a 7f Meydan conditions race (dirt) in January; well below that level back there (1m) when last seen; if building on his original effort he should be involved but has that to prove.

8/1

Form: 72

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 and didn't appear to handle the dip on debut at Newmarket (7f, good) last month; progressed nicely for that, racing prominently and finishing a close second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) latest, when succumbing only to the odds-on favourite; up in trip; big player.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Competizione

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has something to prove having been well beaten in handicaps on his last two starts; however, this 3yo impressed in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July and is in top hands; too soon to write him off.

10/1

9th

5

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Competizione

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Trounced his rivals in Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) last month but he's found things tough in Ascot handicaps (Class 2) either side of that; still unexposed and now drops back in grade but he needs more progress back at this trip.

7/1

12th

15

(16)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Competizione

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made no impact in the Britannia and he faced a much easier task when landing the odds in Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) next time; back in deeper waters here but he's low mileage, in good hands and hard to rule out.

11/1

Form: 54-

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some improvement on a moderate start when fourth at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) last October; since left Charlie Appleby for 25,000gns and looks one to watch on his debut for new trainer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Double Meaning

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John Berry

His two wins last season (1m6f and 2m) both came on AW and by wide margins; also fully effective on turf and he made a most encouraging seasonal return when keeping on strongly in a 1m4f handicap (good ground) at Newmarket four weeks ago; still capable of better and the return to 1m6f will suit; Tom Marquand a good booking (a win and a fourth from two rides for the stable in the last five years); strong claims.

4/1

3rd

8

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Double Meaning

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Made good progress handicapping for this yard from August onwards, scoring at Southwell (1m6f) then easily defying a penalty at Lingfield (2m, also AW) ten days later; fine effort when fourth in the Old Rowley Cup over C&D (good) in October and had soft-ground excuse on final start of the term; not fully exposed and he's respected on this return.

5/1

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 on debut when last of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month; watching brief advised.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Poor form so far, beating only one home switched to handicap company on last three starts; first-time blinkers join last time's newly fitted tongue-tie.

66/1

7th

8

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Modest form so far, failing to beat a rival in two handicaps, at 6f and 1m; needs so much more for the fitting of a tongue-tie.

100/1

12th

11

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Big prices and not yet involved in just four starts, most recently on handicap debut over 6f on turf last July; lots to find back over 1m.

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 on debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month, when racing prominently until weakening to finish a 20l ninth; much more needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Jupiter Ammon

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

11-race maiden; raced too freely in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) and flopped badly when warm favourite at Chester two months ago but the form of his close fourth at Newbury (1m2f, good) in April worked out well and he'll be dangerous here if all goes to plan after his short break.

7/2

9th

14

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Jupiter Ammon

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps and one was at this track; disappointing when 4-7 in a novice event on reappearance but back-to-form fourth of 14 in 1m2f handicap at Newbury on latest start; place claims again and cheekpieces are added.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Jupiter Ammon

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps; close third on reappearance at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in early March but that was when 4-7 in a novice event and that disappointment heightens the concern over his lingering maiden status.

7/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month, when 80-1 and finishing last of 12 and beaten 29l.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kilima

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

First-time cheekpieces did the trick in a Yarmouth classified in July and it was a solid effort when second of four in a handicap there (also 11.5f, good) three weeks ago; earlier AW form may be a red herring and he's respected again.

4/1

4

(1)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:42 Yarmouth

Kilima

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

The first-time cheekpieces (retained) did the trick when off the mark over C&D (good) 18 days ago; that was a classified contest but the RPR he posted suggests this mark should be very manageable.

2/1

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Mujtaba (Group-placed 7.5f-1m2f; RPR 118) and Fakhama (Listed-placed 7f; 97); dam dual South African 1m Group 1 winner (stayed 1m2f; 104), out of Chilean 1,000 Guineas winner; trainer 10% with AW 3yos in recent years; no surprise to see a competitive debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Mawood

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Twice tailed off but improved in his other three races, always prominent when off the mark by a neck in ten-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago; wore cheekpieces last four starts; up 4lb today but he found more when challenged last time and there may have been more in the tank.

5/1

9

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Mawood

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Harry Eustace

Has been all or nothing in four starts, two tailed-off runs mixed in with good efforts in a Windsor novice in June and again on handicap debut when third at that track (also 1m, good; 33-1) 16 days ago; some consistency wouldn't go amiss but he finished it off strongly last time and looks interesting going up in trip.

13/2

Form: 4-32 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Built on the promise of last year's debut when under 2l third on his reappearance in a Doncaster novice event (7f, good to firm) last month; beaten at odds-on at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest, when the winner got first run but he stuck on well; ought to be a major player.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

21

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

River King

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Gained his 2025 novice win over 1m2f but coped well with the return to 1m at Newbury (good to firm) most recently, comfortably making all and giving the impression he'll be as effective dropped back even further in trip; low-mileage 4yo who is improving and is by a sire whose biggest moment came on the straight track at Ascot, for this stable; major claims.

12/1

1st

3

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

River King

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark upped to 1m2f at Windsor last June; gelded prior to finishing second on his reappearance/handicap debut 11 days ago (1m2f, good to soft), pulling clear with the winner having travelled strongly; a 3lb rise won't help but he isn't fully exposed and returning to 1m shouldn't be an issue.

7/2

66/1

Form: 0-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten on both starts; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rolling Luck

8st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: S Woods

3yo maiden; in a consistent vein of form at about 1m4f this summer and shaped like a non-stayer when stepped up to 1m6f at Chelmsford latest (treated as if still in form).

11/1

6

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Rolling Luck

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

3yo maiden; in a consistent vein of form at about 1m4f of late; chance of winning depends on whether he improves for new trip.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rolling Luck

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

Beaten only a neck in a classified event at Yarmouth (1m4f, good) in July; respectable effort over that same C&D next time before finishing fourth of ten here on turf (1m4f; first-time cheekpieces) 22 days ago; hood and cheekpieces are now replaced by blinkers on this return to AW.

11/2

Form: 5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his debut at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month, when 14-1 and beaten over 14l into fifth; much more needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:23 Nottingham

Sir Wootton

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Finished last on his handicap debut (first-time cheekpieces), upped to this trip having offered little in three runs over 1m, but wasn't beaten far in a messy affair; may ultimately want more of a test, judged on pedigree, but is one to keep an eye on.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Sir Wootton

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Well beaten in three novice/maiden events over 1m but he's bred to be suited by middle distances and may have more to offer now entering handicaps; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

11

(16)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Sir Wootton

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Well held in two runs (1m) this spring, with RPRs in the 50s on both occasions; stablemate of Sea The Light and he remains best watched for now.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to five winners including Thammin (5f/6f including 2yo/AW/UAE dirt Listed; RPR 106), Ajax Tavern (6f/7f AW; 102) and A Taste Of Honey (7f AW including 2yo; 94); dam 5f-7f winner; gelded; trainer 19% with AW 3yos in last five seasons; interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Summertime Blues

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good) and Lingfield (7f, AW) before a disappointing run at Chelmsford in his hat-trick bid 16 days ago; drawn widest and others appeal more.

8/1

9

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Summertime Blues

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has been in good form since cheekpieces went on, winning last two races, over 6f at Chepstow and last time by 0.5l over 7f at Lingfield; up 12lb (5lb rise for last win); contender.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns foal, 50,000gns yearling; second foal; half-brother to 1m2f winner Crimson Road (RPR 88); dam unplaced 6f-1m (76), closely related to 6f/7f Listed winner Rose Bonheur, out of 1m Group 3 winner; trainer yet to have an AW 3yo winner; one to watch on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

2

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Wood Whisperer

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Showed some fair form for Paul Attwater in 2025 but has failed to build on it for his present yard, going very freely when 12th in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham in April; has since been gelded.

16/1

12th

7

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Wood Whisperer

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Travelled with purpose close to the pace before fading late into fifth over 1m3f at Southwell 16 days ago; today's slightly shorter trip should help and retains potential after only six starts.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Wood Whisperer

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Five-race maiden; shaped with some promise, beaten about 3l amid traffic issues, at Kempton (1m3f) on stable/seasonal debut; interesting off 2lb lower assuming he builds on that effort.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £9.40
Trifecta £18.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Competizione

The Times:

River King

The Star:

Shimmering Spin

RP RATINGS:

Competizione

POSTDATA:

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NEWMARKET:

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The Guardian:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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Telegraph:

River King

Daily Mail:

River King