October 30 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.10
  • Place: £5.10

Form: 4-4390

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Some promise in three starts on AW at Newcastle (6f/7f) last winter, but then failed to beat a rival in both handicaps; plenty to prove back from seven months off.
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3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time.

15/2

5th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

7/1

2nd
5 (11)
Latin

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 353122 BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
1-27 but his record since joining this yard reads 3353122 including being placed in both starts over C&D; has the outside stall but his consistency means that he has to be respected and he is officially 2lb well in.
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4th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting.

3/1

4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 56-532

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-15 but she was making her debut for this yard when second of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 19 days ago and may have been unfortunate not to win; stays at least this far and has a good chance of going one better from the same mark.
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6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Has scored twice over C&D this year; was denied her hat-trick (8.5f) last month after being hampered at the start and denied a clear run when looking to challenge; may be worth another chance.

9/2

4th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

10st 12lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Joey Ramsden

Plenty of short-priced defeats to her name but goes well here and is chasing a course hat-trick after two wins over 9.5f, the latest a fortnight ago following a break (Silky Lass back in third); decent chance upped 4lb.

5/1

Form: 3-7873

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo (0-7) who was beaten only a neck and a head into third of ten at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) five weeks ago and the runner-up has won since; back up 1lb but still shortlisted.
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7th

7

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Instant Bond

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

It took him a long time to get off the mark but he has won three of his last six starts and two of his last three; form of latest Pontefract (6f, good) success couldn't be working out much better (second, third and fourth all won next time) and a 3lb rise is no issue; obvious chance.

15/8

1st

6

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Instant Bond

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Contrasting performances since returned to turf from AW, winning narrowly at Leicester then trailing home last (albeit something was possibly amiss) at Doncaster; a possible player if back on song.

10/1

16th

7

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Instant Bond

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

5yo who has won two of his last four starts including a last-gasp success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's still unexposed on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 756935

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-11 and her form is patchy, with third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August followed by a lesser effort at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) a week later; it's not clear what to expect.
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4th

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:28 Ayr

No Nay Nevermind

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Exposed 20-race maiden; this winter's AW form brings her into the reckoning but she has been well beaten in two runs back on turf.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

18:30 Hamilton

No Nay Nevermind

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Iain Jardine

0-19; runner-up twice in 7f AW handicaps in late 2025 but this year's efforts leave her with a point to prove.

14/1

9th

9

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

No Nay Nevermind

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Twice runner-up off a higher mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) late last year, but now 0-18; others make greater appeal.

20/1

6th
9 (2)
Rory

10/1

Form: 009644 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Slow starter who didn't run at all badly when fourth of 13 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) nine days ago; stays this far, but losing run up to 20 despite sliding down the weights; others appeal more.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

7/1

Form: -73665 D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Usually contests better races than this; not seen in six months and although he has gone well fresh in the past, his 1-39 record is hardly inspiring.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

Form: 359000 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.
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10th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.

33/1

Form: 655255

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.
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9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

11

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Jimmy Henry

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

14-race maiden but was runner-up at Leicester (1m, good) on his penultimate run and ran respectably at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last time; mark has bottomed out now but Hollie Doyle is booked on this return to the AW and he could be dangerous.

13/2

Form: 770210 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.
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10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

9

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a C&D handicap last month; that was a narrow success but she finished well to justify favouritism and a 3lb rise looks fair enough; key player.

15/8

16/1

Form: 053844 C

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3-52 with his sole AW win coming on the Fibresand here (6f) in April 2021; running with credit when last seen but he may need this after six months off.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.00
Straight Forecast £40.69
Tricast £126.11
Trifecta £248.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imola

NEWMARKET:

Latin

Telegraph:

Blue Seeker

POSTDATA:

Sands Of Dubai

The Times:

Al Baahy

RP RATINGS:

Imola

The Guardian:

Imola

Daily Mirror:

Imola

The Star:

Imola

Daily Record:

Imola

Daily Mail:

Latin

D Express:

Latin

The Sun:

Latin