October 07 / 16.57 Southwell (AW)

16.57

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seems a winner waiting to happen, having posted second-place finishes over 7f at Haydock and Thirsk; beaten favourite last time but ran well on the figures; related to two AW scorers; respected.
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2nd

7

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Haaderr

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Edward Bethell

Looked good when making all in a maiden over C&D last October, but having been gelded he hasn't built on that in two starts on turf since returning to action last month; return here a positive and he remains unexposed, but an uncontested lead seems unlikely.

6/1

3rd

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Haaderr

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Twice runner-up before winning a 7f AW maiden in October and then gelded; finished last of the four when favourite for his handicap debut at Catterick (7f, good to firm) but he raced freely up front and didn't look at home on the track; worth another chance.

7/2

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gosden colt who has shown solid promise with his third-place finishes at Newbury (7f) and Yarmouth (1m); out of an AW winner; holds leading form claims switched to this sphere.
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2nd

8

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Nova Centauri

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Gosden colt who has shown solid promise with his third-place finishes at Newbury (7f) and Yarmouth (1m); out of an AW winner; holds leading form claims switched to this sphere.

7/4

3rd

5

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 2

15:25 Yarmouth

Nova Centauri

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Promising third of ten at Newbury (7f, good to firm) where he was one place behind a subsequent winner, fared best of the newcomers and shaped as if this extra furlong will suit; major contender.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eventually weakened in 7f event at Kempton, having been hindered by a wide trip and perhaps also needed the outing; represents major stable and is open to improvement.
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3rd

6

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Heading

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Eventually weakened in 7f event at Kempton, having been hindered by a wide trip and perhaps also needed the outing; represents major stable and is open to improvement.

10/1

8th

4

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Kempton (AW)

Heading

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Newcomer by Starspangledbanner and first foal of 6f-1m Grade 1 winner in South Africa; represents major stable; heed the market signals.

8/1

Form: 45

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar level of promise in AW contests, beaten just under 3l both times; had a wide trip on his way to running-on fifth at Lingfield (7f) latest; one of the main form contenders.
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3rd

9

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Toastmaster

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Struck at the third time of asking for Micheal Herrington when seeing off Flight Control and 11 others in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; Flight Control finished a couple of places ahead of him at the Newmarket July meeting since but it was another sound effort from this son of Cotai Glory.

6/1

5th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Toastmaster

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Changed stables this spring and he was a close third on his first two runs for the yard (7f, good/good to firm) before a deserved win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month, getting off the mark at the tenth attempt with Flight Control and Three Non Blondes close up; respected up just 2lb.

11/2

1st

10

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Toastmaster

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Yet to score but he built up a solid record for Simon and Ed Crisford and has shaped well on both runs for his new yard when a close third in handicaps at York (7f) and over C&D; can race off the same mark here so another bold showing is on the cards.

5/1

Form: 64

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fared better at Thirsk (7f) last time but was only a modest fourth and again took a good hold; needs further progress and could do with settling better too.
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3rd

5

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

20:04 Salisbury

On The Inlet

9st 5lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Dr Richard Newland

Looked good when winning twice on AW (1m/7f) in the spring but his form on turf doesn't bear comparison, albeit his last start on grass came in a warm handicap; proved underwhelming on AW last time and he now tackles a new trip with a question to answer.

14/1

3rd

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

On The Inlet

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Readily won on Tapeta (1m/7f) in April in his first two handicaps, latterly at this track; well beaten on turf next time, before a respectable fifth of 13 at Kempton (7f) back on AW; may need to resume improvement.

4/1

5th

4

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

On The Inlet

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Readily won first two handicaps on Tapeta this year (1m/7f); unable to get into the same kind of rhythm back on turf last time and he's passed over in another competitive heat.

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to make much of a splash in 7f contest at Leicester but attracted support and is evidently thought capable of better, which befits one who cost 240,000gns as a yearling.
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6th

3

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Chepstow

Watercraft

9st 5lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Did not live up to pedigree when safely held over 7f on both 2yo starts; can probably improve this year but others have much more obvious claims.

25/1

6th

11

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Watercraft

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Failed to make much of a splash in 7f contest at Leicester but attracted support and is evidently thought capable of better, which befits one who cost 240,000gns as a yearling.

8/1

10

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Watercraft

9st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Late-foaled 240,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to two winners in France, including one on 2yo debut; the market will be the best guide.

5/1

Form: 9

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a sprinting pedigree and he eventually weakened, having taken a good hold, over 7f at Leicester; may well need a drop in trip.
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7th

1

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Black Tango

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Ran okay on his stable/handicap debut at Lingfield (1m; cheekpieces first time) in January but needs to bounce back from a dismal run at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; gelded since then.

12/1

5th

7

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Tango

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Posted an improved effort with cheekpieces applied at Lingfield (1m) on handicap/stable/seasonal debut, while leaving the impression this drop back to 7f will prove ideal; not ruled out.

14/1

4th

5

(3)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Black Tango

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Son of Invincible Army who still looked a work in progress when seventh of ten in 7f maiden here in November on his final run for Alice Haynes; cheekpieces go on for his yard/handicap debut and he's no forlorn hope.

16/1

66/1

Form: 75

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Something to find on the figures and may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.
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8th

9

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:17 Kempton (AW)

Dankishn

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Failed to threaten in three quick maiden runs (7f-1m) on Tapeta this autumn; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt this time.

12/1

8th

9

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:17 Kempton (AW)

Dankishn

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Failed to threaten in three quick maiden runs (7f-1m) on Tapeta this autumn; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt this time.

12/1

8th

2

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Dankishn

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Something to find on the figures and may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.

66/1

Form: 6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of six, well beaten, in 7.4f maiden on heavy ground at Ffos Las; may be better suited by this surface but has a lot to find.
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10th

10

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ffos Las

Northern Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Ed de Giles

Well beaten in maidens and again in a classified race on the AW 21 days ago; was 50-1 that day in a first-time visor; now goes in blinkers.

50/1

10th

9

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northern Soldier

8st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Well beaten in three 7f maidens, the latest here last month on return from a lengthy absence; visor needs to make a big difference.

25/1

8th

9

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northern Soldier

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Struggled on both 2yo starts (7.3f/7f) and can only be watched on this reappearance outing.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 75

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor claims on his turf efforts; handicaps will be more suitable unless he improves for the new surface.
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5th

8

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Far Too Fizzy

8st 12lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who made all when bolting up over C&D in January and nearly capitalised on his slipping mark when beaten a short head back here 19 days ago; looked unlucky not to go even closer when third of eight here on Tuesday after missing the break; should go well again, especially with a cleaner start.

5/1

3rd

3

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Far Too Fizzy

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Record is 2-16, both wins on AW; produced a bold bid (nearly made all) last time, taking C&D record to 132; back up 3lb but has solid claims kept to this scenario.

3/1

2nd

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Far Too Fizzy

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Often makes the running, as when winning over C&D off 4lb lower in January; yet to show anything on turf, so his latest Chester flop looks best written off, but there's other pace in here.

6/1

Form: 60

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having achieved very little in both runs.
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11th

4

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Glittering Show

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Marco Botti

Brings the worst form, having achieved very little in both runs.

100/1

10th

5

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Glittering Show

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Marco Botti

28-1 and offered little short-term promise when last of six (beaten 23l) on his Newmarket debut ten weeks ago (6f, good to firm); up in trip with cheekpieces added.

33/1

4

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Glittering Show

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

£75,000 yearling; brother to 5f/5.7f winner Swift Asset (including 2yo/Bahrain; RPR 101); unraced dam out of 5f Listed winning sister to useful 1m winner The Illies; tongue tied on debut; market helpful.

16/1

Non-runners

Hot And Cold

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Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £3.65
Trifecta £23.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Haaderr

RP RATINGS:

Nova Centauri

TOPSPEED:

Toastmaster

The Star:

Watercraft

NEWMARKET:

Nova Centauri

The Times:

Nova Centauri

The Guardian:

Nova Centauri

Daily Mirror:

Nova Centauri

Telegraph:

Haaderr

Daily Mail:

Haaderr

D Express:

Haaderr

The Sun:

Haaderr

Daily Record:

Haaderr

POSTDATA:

Toastmaster