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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3rd

7

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Ghisa

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won her first two starts (including here) for Ollie Pears as 2yo; performed with credit over the winter for current yard in Meydan so not out of things on her handicap debut.

5/1

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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3rd

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Positive Thoughts

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

Modest maiden who wasn't discredited in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of nine in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; needs to build on it if she's to gain a first win at the seventh attempt.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Positive Thoughts

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has gone rather backwards since a good autumn effort on AW, disappointing favourite on handicap debut (7f) most recently; chance depends on the effects of new trip and first-time headgear.

11/2

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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3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:24 Chester

Polka Blue

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Has found new reserves of late, gaining back-to-back wins over 6f (good to firm) and 7f (AW) before building up a head of steam to take a late third against the older fillies at Newmarket (6f) recently; might prefer a stiffer test than this sharp 6f but still hard to leave out.

11/2

3rd

8

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket (July)

Polka Blue

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Has been threatening to get off the mark since the autumn and things have fallen right for her of late, following a 6f win at Leicester (good to firm) with an impressive one on Lingfield AW (7f); strong traveller who shouldn't mind the return to 6f; still has potential.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Polka Blue

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

Following a series of near misses, she got her head in front when it mattered, down in trip and back on turf at Leicester (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; equally effective at 7f; strong claims under 6lb penalty in follow-up bid.

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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13th

6

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:48 Kempton (AW)

Katalyst

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-8 and has shown bits of form, but appeared to resent not being able to lead when trailing in last at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last month.

25/1

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

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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

Standard

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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4th

5

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zarinca

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Edward Bethell

Got off the mark in a Southwell maiden (6f, AW) in April but disappointing in a couple of turf handicaps since; needs to bounce back to her best returning to AW and stepping back up in trip.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Zarinca

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Edward Bethell

Reappeared with a smooth win in a Southwell maiden (6f, AW) in April but she was only sixth of eight on handicap/turf debut at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; still unexposed but that was disappointing last time and she needs to kick on again to defy this mark.

5/1

6th

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

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

Standard

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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6th

8

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:04 Goodwood

Marveling

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Not beaten far in two 1m handicaps last month and the form of both has been boosted; wouldn't be nailed on to appreciate the longer trip, though.

6/1

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

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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3rd

8

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:20 Brighton

Mist Of Time

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Had shown little until finishing fourth in a similar event at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; needs to build on that but may do so and has place claims at least.

5/1

4th

7

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Mist Of Time

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Knight

Beaten 12l or more in all four runs including on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) three weeks ago; now steps up to 1m2f and she needs plenty of improvement; stablemate of Raise The Stakes.

6/1

8th

8

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mist Of Time

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Down the field in three 7f AW runs last autumn; up in trip and needs to pull out more on this handicap debut.

12/1

12th
9 (10)
Lilykoy

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

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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8th

10

(13)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lilykoy

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Five-race maiden; looked suited by big hike up in trip when staying-on fifth of 13 in this grade at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) on last month's seasonal debut but suffered heavy defeat in 1m4f Epsom handicap 12 days ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Lilykoy

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Showed next to nothing at 7f and 6f in three qualifying runs last year but her reappearance was much more like it when stepped up sharply in trip and fifth of 13 in Windsor classified (11.5f, good to soft; stayed on in first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; still early days ahead of this first handicap.

16/1

5th

15

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Lilykoy

8st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

No worthwhile form (like stablemate Clough) as 2yo in two runs over 7f and one at 6f; there's a very different trip for this reappearance at a much lower level and there seems to be stacks of stamina on the dam's side, so she needs a second look in first-time headgear.

14/1

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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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