October 07 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.50
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 357760

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has failed to back up his January novice effort but this return to 5f looks suitable on second start for new yard.
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6th

1

(4)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Won a 5f classifed stakes at Lingfield last month, but fared less well upped in grade over C&D last week.

12/1

7th

6

(4)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

It was a classified race he won at Lingfield recently (5f) and he's now 8lb higher than for his sole previous success at handicap level; could be vulnerable but at least there are no wellbeing issues.

11/2

1st

3

(5)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

5f win at Southwell last October; mixed record since but this is his first attempt in 0-50 company and he can't be ignored; visor experiment quickly aborted.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 572637 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Only 1-22 on AW but ran creditably (1l third) at Newcastle on most recent attempt in this sphere; place possibilities.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 621529 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Registered sole win in Newcastle classified event; failed to beat a rival in handicap there last time; not the percentage call.
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10th

11

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dorothy May

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.

8/1

10th

11

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dorothy May

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Dorothy May

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark in AW classified event in August; subsequent handicap form features placed efforts at Musselburgh and Southwell; each-way possibilities.

12/1

Form: 181608 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Form has tailed off since March classified success; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.
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8th

5

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

My Turn Now

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Has four AW wins to her credit; neck second to Lion Ring at Wolverhampton last time (third has won since); each-way chance.

11/2

2nd

7

(9)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Turn Now

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Won a classified event over C&D last March but she's not come close to that form since and was well held on her reappearance here last month; others preferred.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Turn Now

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Four wins include two over C&D; however, she wasn't at the top of her game when last seen three months ago.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 326525 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-16 this year but recent form features a couple of close seconds on AW, including over C&D; fighting chance.
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8th

11

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Newyorkstateofmind

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has a better strike-rate on the AW and he's won just once on turf in the last three years; however, he only just lost out over 5f at Catterick (good) in May and has a decent run in him if on song.

20/1

4th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner who was fourth of 13 in this last year and was a close second at Catterick last month; however, this inconsistent 9yo has been soundly beaten on his last two starts and has to leave those runs behind.

16/1

8th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has won over this intermediate distance; good second at Catterick on second start (5f, good) this season but below his best either side of that.

12/1

Form: 149333 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Record of 7-31 on AW, the most recent success in June; largely consistent since and again has solid claims; turns out quickly.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Joe Ponting

Three-time C&D winner who's well drawn for one happiest up front; only won one of her last 29 starts, which include 18 defeats at 6-1 or shorter, and she has a bit more on coming out of handicap company, but she usually gives her running round here.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock her consistency since winning over C&D last June but her losing run is up to 22; should run her race again but more minor money could be here best hope.

7/1

4th

11

(11)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.

10/1

Form: 307975 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up and recent form is poor; opposed.
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6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Has won five races, two on the AW, but out of form recently and hard to fancy.

33/1

7th

5

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 879090 this year; opposable.

33/1

10th

13

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 87909 this year; opposable.

50/1

Form: 386893 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

5/1

Form: 9-241 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f) last time; possibilities if backing up that apparent improvement; handicap debut.
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14th

9

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Scent Of May

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Gained a first win (at the fourth attempt) in 5f Chepstow maiden in August but she has failed to build on it, last of 12 in 5.7f handicap here 22 days ago; cheekpieces are now reached for.

20/1

12th

7

(12)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Scent Of May

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f, good) last August but she's finished down the field in two handicaps since; still lightly raced and wasn't beaten far on her Nottingham reappearance last month but others are more convincing.

9/1

5th

8

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Scent Of May

8st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Henry Candy

Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f, good) last August; never involved in an AW handicap in the autumn but retains unexposed potential on return having had only five starts.

9/1

10th
12 (6)
Lilac Wood

33/1

Form: 866

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has achieved little; needs major improvement now handicapping.
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10th

12

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lilac Wood

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Derek Shaw

Thrice-raced filly who has achieved little; needs major improvement now handicapping.

33/1

6th

7

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lilac Wood

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Derek Shaw

Triple-figure odds and well beaten in her first two starts on the Southwell Tapeta (6f/5f); low-grade handicaps beckon.

100/1

6th

8

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Lilac Wood

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

100-1 for debut here and showed nothing.

100/1

Form: 204876 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Turf form has dipped of late; largely respectable record on AW features two C&D wins last November; interesting back in this sphere.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 655584 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Gained sole win off 5lb higher on Lingfield AW; beaten only 2l there last time; good chance if taking well to first-time headgear.
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6th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

She Went Whoosh

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Best of the rest behind Neptune Legend over C&D in May (sole course run) but she's struggled since.

20/1

10th

8

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

She Went Whoosh

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Just one win to her name (5f, AW) from 35 starts and she has finished out the back on her last two starts; steps up to 7f with a point to prove.

25/1

8th

7

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

She Went Whoosh

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Just 1-34 and her latest Wolverhampton effort (5f, AW) was modest, but she had previously run well under a positive ride when second of 12 in a 0-55 handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm); each-way claims if producing her best.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £157.30
Straight Forecast £97.62
Tricast £869.73
Trifecta £1070.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Newyorkstateofmind

Telegraph:

Scent Of May

POSTDATA:

Colors Of Freedom

D Express:

Fortunate Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Rainbow

Daily Mirror:

Scent Of May

The Star:

Scent Of May

The Guardian:

Colors Of Freedom

The Times:

Newyorkstateofmind

Daily Mail:

Newyorkstateofmind

Daily Record:

Newyorkstateofmind