October 03 / 17.45 Southwell (AW)

17.45

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  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
2,500euros foal, 21,000gns yearling, resold 40,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 7f AW 2yo winner Spycraft (RPR 70); dam unraced half-sister to 7f winner Never Better, out of 1m4f winning sister to Group 1 winners Magical (1m2f-1m4f) and Rhododendron (1m-1m2f); makes his debut in ordinary race and he needs a close look for in-form yard.
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5th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Winding Stream

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Considerable promise in AW novice races on first two starts (7f/1m) then down the field in 1m2f Classic Trial at Sandown; showed good pace before fading into ninth of 30 in the Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and he could benefit from the drop back in trip; trainer has won two of the last three runnings of this race (at usual home Haydock); chance.

13/2

9th

31

(24)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Winding Stream

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Richard Hughes

Made a highly encouraging start on the AW before suffering a reality check in Sandown's Group 3 Classic Trial (behind Wise Prince); it could be that he never did himself true justice on that occasion but he did go off at 80-1.

33/1

Form: 48

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal of a triple Group 3 winner (6f-1m2f); looked inexperienced at Ayr (5f, good) in April but he failed to live up to market expectations again when eighth at Chelmsford (7f, AW; 5-2) last month; still early days but he needs a transformation on this switch to Tapeta.
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9th

7

(6)

4th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nippy

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

No real improvement for the switch to nurseries in the autumn; upped in trip for his reappearance and could well have more to offer (dam a Musidora winner); stable also run Onyeisi.

13/2

2nd

5

(5)

1st Nov 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nippy

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

First foal of a triple Group 3 winner for the Johnston yard; unexposed colt but he didn't live up to expectations in maiden/novice events and was only sixth of ten on nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last month; finished behind Bird Of War last time and needs to raise his game back on Tapeta; stablemate of Onyeisi.

8/1

5

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nippy

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

First foal of a triple Group 3 winner for the Johnston yard; unexposed colt but he didn't live up to expectations in maiden/novice events and was only sixth of ten on nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last month; finished behind Bird Of War last time and needs to raise his game back on Tapeta; stablemate of Onyeisi.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
20,000euros foal, 32,000gns yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to winners Lola Showgirl (7f/1m including Group 3; RPR 104), Guvenor's Choice (8.6f AW including 2yo; 88), Call Him Al (7f 2yo; 67) and Mucky Mulconry (5f AW; 61); dam unplaced 6f-1m2f (65); plenty to like on paper and he's an interesting newcomer.
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2nd

1

(7)

12th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Strong Voice

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: James Horton

Only blip since undergoing wind surgery came when pulling too hard over a stiff 1m; otherwise, there was nothing wrong with his latest C&D effort from the front, off the same mark, and he's shortlisted in a handicap lacking depth.

4/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Strong Voice

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Six-race maiden but he did run well when runner-up at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) in June and didn't shape badly at Kempton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie) six days ago; down in grade; considered.

8/1

6th

9

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Strong Voice

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Unfortunate not to go closer when second at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) off this mark in June but he hung for pressure when posting a lesser effort at Sandown four weeks ago; tongue-tie and cheekpieces might help and he had 7f AW form in novices; could bounce back.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
3,000gns yearling; ninth foal; closely related to 6f AW winner Kodias Sangarius (including 2yo; RPR 83), half-brother to 1m4f winner Golddragon Reef (88); dam 6f/1m winner (including 2yo/US; 98), half-sister to Group 3 winners Satchem (6f/1m) and Eye Of The Storm (1m4f); already been gelded is probably best watched on debut.
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5

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Dare To Bear

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Clare Hobson

3,000gns yearling; ninth foal; closely related to 6f AW winner Kodias Sangarius (including 2yo; RPR 83), half-brother to 1m4f winner Golddragon Reef (88); dam 6f/1m winner (including 2yo/US; 98), half-sister to Group 3 winners Satchem (6f/1m) and Eye Of The Storm (1m4f); already been gelded is probably best watched on debut.

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
£15,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Beluga Gold (RPR 88); dam unraced half-sister to French 7f Listed winner Faustina and Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Undaunted Affair; yard has had a 2yo winner at Newbury recently and he needs watching in market on debut.
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10th

10

(13)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Medyg

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Seven-race maiden; didn't run badly when sixth of 12 at Ffos Las (7.3f, good; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago and may benefit from this return to 1m but others have more pressing claims.

6/1

6th

1

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

Medyg

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Displayed clear promise on all three 2yo starts in the autumn but has been safely held in three handicaps this year (6f/1m); tried cheekpieces last time; blinkers are given a whirl here.

16/1

9th

14

(7)

27th Jul 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Medyg

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Fair form in three runs on Tapeta last backend (6f-7f) before being gelded; not so good in two turf handicaps this year but first-time cheekpieces are now applied now upped to 1m and he may well show more.

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
25-1 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two weeks ago and was a never-dangerous eighth of 12; should know more this time but he probably needs to leave that initial form well behind.
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4th

9

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

13:31 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Rib

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: David Loughnane

Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was beaten 11l here (1m6f) two weeks ago; opposable.

12/1

6th

8

(8)

15th Sep 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Rib

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Unplaced in eight starts on turf/Tapeta; another 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

This Rib

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Loughnane

Beaten 4l over Ayr's 1m5f in July in only his third run in a handicap; his first run on proper fast ground when disappointing at Leicester, so that could be forgiven.

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Market springer into 11-2 at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month but she raced wide before weakening into a remote seventh of eighth; has a good draw this time but she needs to show a lot more on her second start.
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7th

7

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:20 Brighton

Bear Steps

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Jones

3yo who's not finished closer than 8l to a winner and has finished last in her last two contests with cheekpieces worn (removed here); sports first-time tongue-tie and steps up in trip but has plenty to prove.

9/1

6th

4

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Bear Steps

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Jones

Unexposed 3yo but she's not finished closer than 8l to a winner and was last of 14 in a handicap here (7f, soft) two weeks ago; has plenty to prove and she needs to show a lot more on this drop to 6f.

7/1

14th

11

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:18 Yarmouth

Bear Steps

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Jones

Showed no improvement switched to handicap level last time, finishing midfield, and still has RPRs in the 30s; chance depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

20/1

Form: 05

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Improved on her debut form when a 5l fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but she faded in the closing stages and recorded an RPR of 54; others preferred.
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9th

9

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Birgma

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Eight-race maiden who holds poor claims on most of her form.

50/1

9th

11

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Birgma

9st 0lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Mark Usher

Unplaced in seven starts, failing to improve for a switch to handicaps; hard to fancy.

100/1

10th

10

(11)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Lady Birgma

9st 0lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Mark Usher

Yet to make the frame and another struggle looks likely.

50/1

Non-runners

Clatford

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.20
Straight Forecast £17.97
Trifecta £64.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Winding Stream

NEWMARKET:

Strong Voice

Telegraph:

Medyg

The Guardian:

Clatford

The Star:

Strong Voice

POSTDATA:

Winding Stream

The Times:

Winding Stream

Daily Mail:

Winding Stream

D Express:

Winding Stream

Daily Mirror:

Winding Stream

The Sun:

Winding Stream

Daily Record:

Winding Stream