October 07 / 17.28 Southwell (AW)

17.28

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  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

1st
1 (1)
Ghisa

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Came wide and got up towards the finish to win a shade cosily at Wolverhampton (6f) for a promising debut; likely to be suited by this extra furlong; respected under 7lb penalty.
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1st

1

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:28 Southwell (AW)

Ghisa

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ollie Pears

Came wide and got up towards the finish to win a shade cosily at Wolverhampton (6f) for a promising debut; likely to be suited by this extra furlong; respected under 7lb penalty.

100/30

16/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Eventually weakened over 7f on soft ground at Ayr, finishing sixth of seven; may last longer and show improvement on this surface with the outing under her belt.
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9th

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Positive Thoughts

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Maiden who is making her handicap debut; fair fourth in a Musselburgh maiden last November (7f, soft) but better form on the AW; first run on fast ground.

13/2

6th

9

(8)

25th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Positive Thoughts

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three 7f runs last autumn, her C&D second looking a notch above her two soft-ground efforts either side; needs more back from six months off on her first crack at sprinting.

5/1

2nd

12

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:28 Southwell (AW)

Positive Thoughts

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Eventually weakened over 7f on soft ground at Ayr, finishing sixth of seven; may last longer and show improvement on this surface with the outing under her belt.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 94

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Both starts over 6f, better effort when keeping-on fourth at Kempton switched to AW latest; could take another step forward, with this longer trip a likely plus; in the mix.
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1st

3

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Leicester

Polka Blue

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Six-race maiden but she has shown clear promise, including on her handicap debut last month; not quite so good back in a novice last time; return to sprinting needs to give her a lift.

5/1

3rd

3

(3)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Polka Blue

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Three fair efforts over 6f and 7f on AW and turf as 2yo; saw daylight early and it went to her head on reappearance at Southwell (7f), proving hard to settle, so did well in the circumstances; should fare better.

3/1

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Never-dangerous sixth in 7f maiden at Chester; needs to improve sharply on the bare form.
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9

(5)

30th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Bright City Lights

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Too green to do herself justice on her Chester debut last month but she was much more clued up when fourth of 13 at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago, leading in the straight and only headed in the final 110 yards; a couple of those behind her have franked the form since and she's a key player in this field.

7/2

9

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Bright City Lights

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Too green to do herself justice on her Chester debut last month but she was much more clued up when fourth of 13 at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago, leading in the straight and only headed in the final 110 yards; a couple of those behind her have franked the form since and she's a key player in this field.

7/2

4th

7

(14)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:28 Southwell (AW)

Bright City Lights

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Never-dangerous sixth in 7f maiden at Chester; needs to improve sharply on the bare form.

50/1

Form: 85

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Has flashed her tail in both starts; took a step forward with 400-1 fifth in cheekpieces at Kempton (7f) latest but needs a bigger effort to get off the mark.
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10th

11

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:48 Nottingham

Katalyst

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tailed off at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April but she ran better in first-time blinkers over this C&D (good to soft) 15 days ago; needs to build on that.

12/1

4th

13

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Katalyst

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Six-race maiden who still has no placed form; chance largely depends on the effects of new headgear, returned to turf for first time since debut.

33/1

6th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Katalyst

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Best efforts over 7f elsewhere but she didn't look as if the 1m trip was beyond her when fifth of nine on handicap debut at Southwell in December; overall form suggests improvement needed for the return to Polytrack.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bangkok half-sister to 1m AW 2yo winner Urban Glimpse (RPR 93), out of 1m2f scorer (86); trainer knows the family well; heed the market signals.
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5th

3

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eastern Veil

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Still needed the experience when narrowly winning her maiden over C&D last autumn; solid comeback under a penalty in a Polytrack novice five weeks ago, when hitting traffic, and her claims are obvious.

7/4

3rd

2

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Eastern Veil

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Both starts last October, stepping up from her Southwell debut when winning narrowly at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 18 days later; the form of that race has received a few boosts but she will need to improve again under her 7lb penalty after 163 days off.

3/1

2

(7)

25th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eastern Veil

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

In need of the experience when sixth of 13 at Southwell (7f) on her debut 18 days ago; should appreciate this longer trip and she is a potential big improver.

3/1

7th
14 (13)
Zarinca

13/8

Form: 2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second in 6f maiden at Newcastle, finishing nicely and nearly collaring the market leader; likely to be suited by this longer distance; leading player on the figures.
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6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Zarinca

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Thrice-raced filly who most recently prevailed in Southwell maiden (6f; kept to AW) on seasonal debut; pedigree suggests she should do better still and prove as effective on turf; respected handicap debutante.

7/2

1st

13

(7)

25th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Zarinca

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Edward Bethell

Came away with a subsequent winner, despite needing the experience, on her 6f Newcastle debut last September; didn't look to see out 7f from a wide stall when a beaten favourite on her next start here and retains potential for a yard in good form.

6/1

7th

14

(13)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:28 Southwell (AW)

Zarinca

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Promising second in 6f maiden at Newcastle, finishing nicely and nearly collaring the market leader; likely to be suited by this longer distance; leading player on the figures.

13/8

Form: 52

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Twice-raced filly who went close at Wolverhampton (upped to 7f) last time; recorded only a modest RPR but may be capable of the necessary further progress.
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4th

8

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stepinmydirection

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Failed to match form of last month's C&D run when down the field at Southwell last time; return to this track should suit and isn't without a chance in an open event.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:28 Southwell (AW)

Stepinmydirection

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Twice-raced filly who went close at Wolverhampton (upped to 7f) last time; recorded only a modest RPR but may be capable of the necessary further progress.

10/1

11

(5)

20th Sep 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stepinmydirection

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Prominent for a long way on her Ayr debut (6f, good) six weeks ago; should stay this extra furlong and is open to improvement.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of seven, comfortably held, in 7f maiden on soft ground at Sandown; may be better suited by this surface but has a lot to find.
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5th

8

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Marveling

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ollie Sangster

Good fourth at Bath (1m) switched to handicap level last time and may take another step forward; one to consider.

11/2

4th

2

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Marveling

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Sangster

She hasn't beaten many home in three maiden/novice runs over 7f; potential improver now up in trip for her handicap debut; betting to guide.

7/1

6th

7

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Marveling

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Sent off at big prices and finished down the field in two 7f runs last year; bred to do better but such progress may come when handicapping.

50/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in 7f maiden at Kempton two months ago; market position suggested better was expected.
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8

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Born In Beirut

9st 0lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Michael Bell

Well beaten in two 7f AW starts in recent months; minor handicaps beckon after this.

33/1

8

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Born In Beirut

9st 0lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Michael Bell

Well beaten in two 7f AW starts in recent months; minor handicaps beckon after this.

33/1

10th

6

(12)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:28 Southwell (AW)

Born In Beirut

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Failed to beat a rival in 7f maiden at Kempton two months ago; market position suggested better was expected.

33/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in 7f maiden at Wolverhampton; may find her feet in handicaps later on.
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11

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mist Of Time

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Down the field in two 7f AW runs this autumn; can't be recommended.

50/1

11

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mist Of Time

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Down the field in two 7f AW runs this autumn; can't be recommended.

50/1

12th
9 (10)
Lilykoy

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Lightning Spear half-sister to three winners, notably Silver Sword (Group-placed 1m; RPR 106); dam 2m AW winner (90); check the betting.
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11th

9

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilykoy

9st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Big prices and well beaten in two 7f runs this month; drops in trip but she will be of more interest once handicapping.

50/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilykoy

9st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Big prices and well beaten in two 7f runs this month; drops in trip but she will be of more interest once handicapping.

50/1

7th

10

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:00 Catterick

Lilykoy

9st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Connections have done very well with her half-brother Silver Sword but she was always in rear at 28-1 on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) last week.

40/1

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in 7f maiden at Chepstow; probably one for handicaps later on.
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13th

8

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:28 Southwell (AW)

Coul Pearl

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Soundly beaten in 7f maiden at Chepstow; probably one for handicaps later on.

100/1

6th

6

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Chepstow

Coul Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

1,200euros yearling; third foal; dam 6f turf/7f AW winner (RPR 92), half-sister to useful 6f winner Dark Mischief; considered only if lively in the betting before this debut outing.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £16.98
Trifecta £77.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zarinca

RP RATINGS:

Ghisa

POSTDATA:

Polka Blue

Daily Mail:

Eastern Veil

NEWMARKET:

Born In Beirut

Telegraph:

Zarinca

The Guardian:

Zarinca

D Express:

Zarinca

Daily Mirror:

Zarinca

The Sun:

Zarinca

The Star:

Zarinca

Daily Record:

Zarinca

The Times:

Ghisa

LAMBOURN:

Polka Blue