June 17 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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Golf And Gallop Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3888
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Golf And Gallop Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Belied his market position (outsider of four) with a comfortable success in 1m maiden at Redcar; one of the main players, provided that promise is confirmed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

9

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Big Leader

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Gamely justified favouritism in Thirsk handicap (good to firm) last time, taking record to 3-3 (all 1m); has obvious allure, being an improving contender who remains unbeaten.

7/1

6

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

16:40 Thirsk

Big Leader

8st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

3yo with an unbeaten record after contrasting wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm; 28-1; came from last to first) in May and Southwell (1m, AW; 7-5 favourite; made all) in June; meets a higher calibre of rival on today's handicap debut but he's hugely unexposed and could be anything.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Big Leader

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Belied his market position (outsider of four) with a comfortable success in 1m maiden at Redcar; one of the main players, provided that promise is confirmed.

3/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 61

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Achieved little in turf event on debut but took a huge step forward with 33-1 success at Wolverhampton (8.5f) later in May and holds leading claims kept to AW.
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No / Draw
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4th

7

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Rumba Numba

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Progressive type who followed an unlucky fifth to Alobayyah in handicap at Royal Ascot with a narrow win in similar event at Goodwood (1m, good) 11 days ago; this is a sterner assignment but it's unlikely she's reached her ceiling just yet.

16/1

1st

4

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Rumba Numba

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Defied a lengthy absence when winning at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month and then ran a fine race to finish fifth of 24 in the Kensington Palace at Ascot (1m, good to firm), especially as she met traffic; could have been better drawn, but she races off the same mark as last time and represents last year's winning stable; shortlisted.

6/1

5th

16

(20)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Rumba Numba

8st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Made light of a ten-month absence in small-field Doncaster handicap (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; this comes quite quick on the back of that but she's an unexposed sort from a leading stable that is in tremendous form.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; Waldgeist half-brother to a German 1m1f winner, out of well-related French 1m4f and 12.5f (Listed) scorer (RPR 103); check the betting.
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5th

4

(4)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:04 Nottingham

Sir Hannibal

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Returned from 409 days off to make a winning debut for Charlie Pike in novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good) last month; his opening mark demands further progress but that is certainly not out of the question.

12/1

1st

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newmarket

Sir Hannibal

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

He was gelded after recording a fairly promising start at Southwell last June and he built on that when again third at Kempton (also 1m, AW) seven weeks later; makes his seasonal/stable debut (same owner) and his pedigree suggests this step up in trip and switch to turf will be no trouble at all; already one to consider and market support would heighten interest.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Sir Hannibal

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Paul Attwater

33-1, kept on for 7l third of nine on debut at Southwell (1m AW) in June; gelded since; by Waldgeist and out of a 12.5f Listed winner, and he may be vulnerable until tackling a longer trip.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in small-field maiden over 7f at Newcastle; open to improvement upped in distance, being a half-brother to two 1m winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

The English Rogue

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Edward Bethell

Has regressed in two starts since running well on handicap debut, taking record to 0-6; however, this combination of drop in class and first-time blinkers may prompt a turnaround.

13/2

6

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

The English Rogue

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Showed some promise in small-field maiden over C&D in May but he failed to build on that when a well-held fourth at Southwell the following month; been gelded since since and he needs improvement after 137 days off.

11/2

6

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

The English Rogue

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Showed some promise in small-field maiden over C&D in May but he failed to build on that when a well-held fourth at Southwell the following month; been gelded since since and he needs improvement after 137 days off.

11/2

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
5yo mare by Sioux Nation out of unraced half-sister to 7f/1m winner Ian Fleming; best watched on belated debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Susie Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Mackie

Five-race maiden whose encouraging turf form includes a good second in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster; close fifth to Arkenstaar, despite traffic issues, at Pontefract last week; clear possibilities off same mark.

9/2

9

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Susie Sioux

11st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: John Mackie

Only had three races and the close second at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) is the standout run; bit risky.

8/1

4

(4)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Susie Sioux

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: John Mackie

Not without some promise on her belated debut over C&D in June and took a step forward when beaten half a length into second of 14 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft; 66-1) last month; one for the shortlist.

12/1

3/1

Form: 8-2

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Posted a solid AW effort (split subsequent scorers) at Lingfield when last seen; possibilities upped further in trip on return from another five-month break.
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9th

4

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Panelli

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Has come down 9lb in the weights since July but hasn't offered enough in his two outings for new yard to suggest he's likely to capitalise this afternoon.

25/1

6th

6

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Redcar

Panelli

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mike Sowersby

Sole success came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) for George Boughey last September; went off the boil on turf for Stuart Williams this summer; still below form on debut for new yard 16 days ago but that performance gave encouragement for this new, longer trip; 10lb below his peak mark and not dismissed.

25/1

7th

13

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Panelli

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Sole success came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) for George Boughey last September; makes his stable debut having recently changed hands for 8,500gns; well beaten in one start on soft ground and visor removed after one use; best watched.

33/1

Form: 2-6

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in soft-ground contest on sole 2yo start; perhaps unsuited by much faster conditions on reappearance; not sure what to expect on this surface.
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12th

9

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Very Muddy Waters

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Eight-race maiden; didn't run badly when sixth at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last November but has fitness to prove after five-month break and was well beaten over C&D on only previous 1m4f attempt.

25/1

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Very Muddy Waters

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Good third with blinkers added in a Carlisle handicap (1m1f, good) in September but he's finished tailed off in both subsequent runs; record is now 0-7 and he needs a major revival with headgear removed.

33/1

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Very Muddy Waters

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Good third with blinkers added in a Carlisle handicap (1m1f, good) in September but he's finished tailed off in both subsequent runs; record is now 0-7 and he needs a major revival with headgear removed.

33/1

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Poor form in 7f events; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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7th

4

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Sonata

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Made it 0-5 when fifth of ten in first-time tongue-tie (retained) in C&D classified a fortnight ago; further improvement is necessary.

20/1

8th

10

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lady Sonata

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ivan Furtado

Poor form in 7f events; handicaps more suitable shortly.

100/1

10th

9

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:15 Thirsk

Lady Sonata

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ivan Furtado

Her dam was useful and it's very early days, but she was well beaten at 50-1 on last month's debut at Newcastle (7f, AW).

33/1

Form: —

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
No form claims, having trailed home last of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) on belated debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

1

(10)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Thatsthewayitis

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

No form claims, having trailed home last of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) on belated debut.

100/1

3

(3)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thatsthewayitis

10st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Closely related to 1m2f winner Debatable (RPR 80), half-brother to winners One Last Dance (8.6f AW 2yo; 77) and Isaiah (1m5f; 66); dam 1m2f AW winner (78), half-sister to French 1m4f Listed winner; faces a stiff task on belated debut.

100/1

3

(3)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thatsthewayitis

10st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Closely related to 1m2f winner Debatable (RPR 80), half-brother to winners One Last Dance (8.6f AW 2yo; 77) and Isaiah (1m5f; 66); dam 1m2f AW winner (78), half-sister to French 1m4f Listed winner; faces a stiff task on belated debut.

100/1

Non-runners

Breakdancer

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Payout
Exacta £6.40
Straight Forecast £6.34
Trifecta £101.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rumba Numba

The Guardian:

Panelli

The Times:

Big Leader

NEWMARKET:

Breakdancer

D Express:

The English Rogue

RP RATINGS:

Rumba Numba

POSTDATA:

Rumba Numba

Daily Mirror:

Rumba Numba

The Star:

Rumba Numba

Daily Record:

Rumba Numba

Daily Mail:

Panelli

The Sun:

Panelli

Telegraph:

Big Leader