November 20 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 54

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
33-1 in beating one rival in each of his two starts on turf (5f/6f) four months apart; out of an AW winner, but nurseries look the way forward after this.
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1st

9

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Explosive Finnish

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

0-8 but he has been banging at the door this year, placed four times between April and June; not at his best here (6f, good) four weeks ago but it was still a fair run and dropping back in trip won't hurt.

7/1

5th

12

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Explosive Finnish

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

He was stuck in the placings when running well this spring and again couldn't quite put it to bed when runner-up at Chester (6f, soft; acts on quicker) a fortnight ago; mark is creeping up but it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of it once more.

12/1

2nd

7

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

Explosive Finnish

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

More than capable of winning a similar race judged on his three handicap runs this year, latterly a second of 12 in a Class 4 at Thirsk 12 days ago (5f, good; third-placed horse has won since); handles good to soft but untried on slower; solid contender.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
February foal by Blue Point; 110,000euros foal; 52,000gns breeze-up 2yo; first foal; dam unplaced 6f-10.6f (RPR 63), sister to useful winners Sash (1m) and Onight (7f), out of 1m 2yo winning half-sister to 1m Listed winner Laurel, is granddaughter of 1m2f Group 1 winner Promising Lead; already gelded, but stable can get them ready first time and his sire's record here makes him well worth monitoring in the market.
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No Results Found

Form: 33

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Third in both starts over 6f on turf (good to firm/soft) 127 days apart, not quite getting home after showing good speed on both occasions; the drop in trip ought to suit and respected if handling the surface.
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1st

2

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Marcellinus

9st 13lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Tom Dascombe

Comeback success came off 10lb lower and he has to prove this mark within range after another defeat as favourite six weeks ago; having Donagh Murphy take off 7lb is a plus, though.

4/1

4th

11

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Marcellinus

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Upwardly mobile Showcasing gelding; made a winning start in handicaps at Bath (5.5f) in April and has advanced his form with excellent second placings at Hamilton (behind Red Spells Danger) and over C&D (beaten a nose) since; up 3lb but merits serious consideration.

5/2

2nd

4

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Marcellinus

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tom Dascombe

Has a consistent record, latterly winning at Bath (5.7f) and second at Hamilton (6f) since switched to handicaps, both on good ground; solid.

9/2

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
12-1 when a well-beaten seventh of nine on his Doncaster debut (6f, heavy) 12 days ago; much more needed and dropping in trip wouldn't look a positive on pedigree.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
April foal by Dream Head; 15,000gns yearling, 2,200gns 2yo; half-brother to winners Dashing Darcey (1m including 2yo/AW; RPR 98) and Emily Rebecca (1m4f; 68); dam 7f AW winner (58), out of half-sister to high-class sprinters Deacon Blues and The Tin Man; already gelded; trainer's first 2yo runner in this country; market useful.
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No Results Found

Form: 47

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed good speed when fourth of 13 on his Newcastle debut (5f, Tapeta) in September, but the stiffer track and soft ground seemed to find him out at Beverley (5f) nine days later; could well bounce back under these conditions.
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9th

11

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Sands Of Josepi

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Gained a first win in 5f Southwell novice in November but has failed to kick on, hooded when a hanging sixth of eight in 5f Haydock handicap on his return eight days ago; more is needed.

33/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Sands Of Josepi

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Made all at Southwell (5f, AW) last November on third start then disappointing on nursery debut at Newcastle (5f, AW); however, he could settle better in a first-time hood on this reappearance and is not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Ran green and struggled to go the early pace before staying on into third of five on his debut over C&D three weeks ago; should have learnt from that, but he will still need to click into gear earlier if he is to win this.
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10th

4

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Saxon Prince

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Clive Cox; touched off at Kempton (7f; 13-2) on final start for that trainer; picked up for 24,000gns soon after, but didn't shine on Ripon stable debut (1m; sixth of 11) ten weeks ago; shorter trip and AW return are helpful.

8/1

6th

1

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Saxon Prince

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

All five runs for Clive Cox on AW, going close in four-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) last month; sold for 24,000gns since; has shaped as though this step up to 1m is worth a go; one to consider on stable/turf debut.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
March foal by Night Of Thunder; dam 5f 2yo winner (including Listed; RPR 105), half-sister to Italian 1m Listed winner Nice Name, out of 5f/6f winner, is granddaughter of 7f Group 3 winner Majestic Desert; sports a hood on debut, but appealing pedigree and stable can get one ready first time; market informative.
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No Results Found

Form: 3

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Showed good early speed when third of eight on her Brighton debut (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; may be suited by the drop in trip, but she still needs to improve.
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4th

3

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

16:06 Brighton

Havana Jag

8st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Gallagher

Consistent maiden who should win a race off current mark when everything falls into place and she's in first-time cheekpieces here.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Havana Jag

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Consistent maiden who has made the frame from off the pace on all three starts for her new stable this summer (5f-6f, good to firm); remains on the same mark; probably on the premises again.

11/4

3rd

4

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Havana Jag

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

11-race maiden but she ran her best race when second of eight at Newbury (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on her second start for this stable; steps back up in trip with claims.

5/2

Betting Forcast

33/1 Explosive Finnish, 6/1 Hardstyle, 5/2 Marcellinus, 33/1 Montu, 14/1 Petes Diamond, 5/1 Sands Of Josepi, 7/2 Saxon Prince, 6/1 Harmonised, 8/1 Havana Jag