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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

1st

4

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Rumba Numba

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Unexposed 4yo who won a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, AW) last May and she didn't get much luck when fourth on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) last summer; now returns after 311 days off but she still has potential and is an interesting contender off the same mark as last time.

3/1

10

(7)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Rumba Numba

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Left May's debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) miles behind for 33-1 win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) and 2l second in Southwell novice (1m, AW); begins handicap life on a competitive mark and her pedigree provides hope she'll be capable of better still; one of two 3yos for her leading trainer.

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

7

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sir Hannibal

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Paul Attwater

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.

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

4

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Panelli

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Began year in good form on AW, losing out only by a head at Chelmsford (7f) on latest outing in February; still on a workable mark and should be fine back on turf; contender if tuned up after his break.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Panelli

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Signed off for George Boughey with a breakthrough 1m Lingfield success and in good form since for his current trainer, runner-up in 1m Kempton handicap 22 days ago; he can make his presence felt again.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Panelli

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

His win for George Boughey was achieved over a mile and his three runs for new connections have been 5f, 6f and 7f; latest Southwell run was more promising and he is one to be interested back up in distance.

5/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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