March 10 / 17.08 Southwell (AW)

17.08

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 2765-6

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Newcastle (7f) last March and he got back on track after seven months off when sixth of 11 over C&D last month; not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark with cheekpieces added and few miles still on the clock.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camino Del Ray

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Built on the encouragement of his comeback effort when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (1m, AW) 30 days ago, taking his record on the AW to 2-4; claims following a 3lb rise.

2/1

1st

3

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Camino Del Ray

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Made a winning debut at Newcastle (7f) last March and he got back on track after seven months off when sixth of 11 over C&D last month; not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark with cheekpieces added and few miles still on the clock.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Camino Del Ray

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Unexposed after only five runs but was safely held in his first two handicaps (one over C&D) and has been absent since last July.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £9.70

Form: 7500-0

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner (at around 1m4f) for Richard Hannon in 2025 but her form has nosedived, last of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) 36 days ago; has since changed hands for 4,500gns and needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence.
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10th

4

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phaedra

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Stable going well and she has run two sound races on Southwell Tapeta (1m/1m3f) this spring; wouldn't rule out but has run below her best in both starts here (1m4f and 8.5f).

14/1

4th

7

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:21 Lingfield (AW)

Phaedra

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Two of three turf wins at about this trip in 2025 came off today's mark and higher; pleasing start for new yard over 1m at Southwell last month and she was slightly checked in her run when only just losing out there (1m3f) 18 days ago; interesting weights chance.

9/2

2nd

6

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Phaedra

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Couple of starts at about 1m for new yard, going close at Southwell then never landing a blow at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip, having done her winning at about 1m4f.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 1589-8 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off five months/had wind surgery before beating only two in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap three weeks ago; this course winner can take a step forward now.
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5th

1

(7)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Age Of Baroque

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jessica Macey

7f winner at Southwell for Marco Botti last summer off 3lb higher; patchy since for his current yard; has dropped to a career-low mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

4th

8

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Age Of Baroque

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

7f winner here for Marco Botti last summer off 2lb higher; patchy since for his current yard but the return here could help (third over C&D on his only other visit, last month).

10/1

9th

4

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Age Of Baroque

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jessica Macey

Never dangerous when eighth behind American State here last month, his first run after a wind operation; better effort when third at Southwell ten days ago (1m); not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 07-818 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gained a second C&D win in January but slowly away (often the case) when only eighth of 11 over C&D 33 days ago; he's not the easiest to predict.
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10th

8

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his fourth win at his track when coming from off the pace to win by a neck here in January; kept on into fifth behind Avatar Jet over C&D 12 days ago and has each-way claims if this is run to suit.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner, all in the winter months, latterly off this mark in January; usually misses the break and again hung left when behind Marry The Night over C&D last time; a stronger pace would help for last year's winning yard.

10/1

5th

5

(5)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Has become inconsistent but has won four times here, the latest over this trip in January; just 1lb higher and a player if on a going day.

15/2

5/1

Form: -63123 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Lingfield (1m) in January and has continued in good nick, fading late on when third of seven over 1m2f there 26 days ago on his final run for Darryll Holland; much respected back in trip for his new yard.
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8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: John Butler

Much more racing on AW than turf but better than ever on grass for new yard, winning both 1m starts (good to soft and good to firm), the latest over C&D with something in hand; a further 7lb rise may not be beyond him.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Too good for 21 rivals at Doncaster in March (1m, good to soft) in March; last of 13 at Southwell under a penalty soon after but he didn't see a lot of daylight and he can be given a pass; revival on the cards.

6/1

Form: 2-2212 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back from nine months off in great form, bagging a fifth course win (7f) in February before a very good second of seven in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he's just as effective over this longer trip and rates a big player off the same mark.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

7th
2 (10)
Hachiman

12/1

Form: /3167- D

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Landed 1m AW maiden at Lingfield in August but failed to go on sent handicapping, just seventh of 12 at Newmarket (1m) the following month on his final run for Simon and Ed Crisford; has since changed hands for 18,000gns and needs to hit the ground running for his new handler.
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9th

5

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hachiman

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Wildly inconsistent for the Crisford yard and his current trainer; one of his better efforts back on turf last time but he's no certainty to build on it and his four previous efforts on Tapeta were ordinary.

12/1

3rd

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Hachiman

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won AW maiden for the Crisford stable last summer but started off for Ruth Carr with three underwhelming AW handicap runs in March/April; revival needed on turf return.

20/1

8th

7

(1)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Hachiman

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack) for the Crisfords last autumn, but well held in all four handicaps including two for this yard; best watched.

33/1

Form: 4-5255 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.
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7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

8/1

Form: 614624 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gained his breakthrough victory at Chelmsford (1m) in January but hasn't proved easy to catch right since, tried in cheekpieces when a below-par fourth of six in 1m2f handicap there 17 days ago; others appeal more.
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9th

9

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gennadius

9st 10lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Put his experience to good use at Chelmsford in January and nearly rallied to win at Lingfield the following month (both 1m); not as potent in three runs since and will turn up here having been gelded; stall 12 tricky given he likes to race prominently.

20/1

7th

10

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Gennadius

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Often placed, but just 1-18 and well held on his first visit here four weeks ago; has it all to do from the outside stall.

33/1

9th

5

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Gennadius

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Gained his breakthrough victory at Chelmsford (1m) in January but hasn't proved easy to catch right since, tried in cheekpieces when a below-par fourth of six in 1m2f handicap there 17 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12806-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Musselburgh (1m1f) last April but ended his time for Jennie Candlish below par; beat only two for his new yard when sixth in 1m4f Catterick handicap in October but has gone well fresh so could bounce back returned to 1m here.
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1st

6

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

10st 3lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Handicapper quick to ease off this spring and he turned in his best effort for this yard when fourth behind Sisterandbrother at Doncaster last weekend; inclined to over-race back in cheekpieces there and has to prove he can do it on the AW.

10/1

4th

4

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Its Only Fun

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Won on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last April but he's 0-9 since and has been well held in four runs this year; now 10lb lower than for his win but he weakened quickly at Nottingham three weeks ago and others are preferred; cheekpieces (tried once last year) are reapplied.

8/1

14/1

Form: 5/008- D

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2023 and he was well out of sorts on all his three runs in 2025; returns from four months off with lots to prove.
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2nd

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Spirit Catcher

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form in a 1m1f handicap here last month, winning decisively; second over 1m2f at Ripon on Sunday, staying on at the finish; up in trip but likely to go well.

3/1

2nd

8

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Spirit Catcher

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Won for the first time since August 2023 off a much reduced mark in a weak contest at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last month; not sure to back that up in this better contest off 4lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Spirit Catcher

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Triple turf winner (7f/1m) but his last success was in August 2023 and he's been out of sorts since returning in September from a lengthy absence; mark is tumbling but he needs a major revival.

10/1

Form: 7-8407 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Course scorer but she came in a never-dangerous seventh of 12 on her yard debut in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; more is required with cheekpieces removed today.
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9

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Course scorer but she came in a never-dangerous seventh of 12 on her yard debut in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; more is required with cheekpieces removed today.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Two wins when trained by Karl Burke (1m/1m4f); posted her best effort for Darryll Holland when fourth of seven (beaten 1l) here over 1m3f last month but she was well beaten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 16 days ago; drops down markedly in trip for her stable debut.

18/1

10th

5

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Darryll Holland

Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m4f), who gave it a good shot when a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f) four weeks ago; usually races prominently and has possibilities if she can find something extra with cheekpieces added.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £307.80
Straight Forecast £128.70
Tricast £1912.38
Trifecta £2025.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of York

RP RATINGS:

Camino Del Ray

The Times:

Hachiman

Daily Mirror:

Gennadius

POSTDATA:

Soames Forsyte

D Express:

Spirit Catcher

NEWMARKET:

Ernie's Valentine

The Sun:

Camino Del Ray

Telegraph:

King Of York

The Guardian:

King Of York

Daily Mail:

King Of York

The Star:

King Of York

Daily Record:

King Of York