March 13 / 18.50 Southwell (AW)

18.50

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 33212- BF

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Consistent 2yo, including a facile success in a Chester maiden (7f, good to soft) in September, and was last seen beaten a short head in a valuable event at York (7f, good) the following month; back in trip for his handicap debut and the market should be revealing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Emphatic winner of handicap debut on Southwell AW (6f) in March; found Group 3 and Listed races too daunting on next two starts and he made only modest late headway into mid-division over 5f at Royal Ascot (40-1; without regular hood, as today); return to 6f should suit but the same applies to others from that race.

22/1

14th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ghost Mode

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo and took his form to a new level with an emphatic win at Southwell (6f, AW) in March; a refusal to settle has compromised him in Group 3/Listed events on his last two starts but this mark is surely in range judged on that Southwell win and he is interesting now dropped to 5f for the first time; hooded every time except today.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Talented, albeit is a shade quirky, and made a mockery of his mark in Southwell handicap (6f, AW) on reappearance; eventually dropped away in Ascot Group 3 since but may still have more to offer; not written off.

14/1

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8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 121-5 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won both AW starts in the autumn including when landing skinny odds in a C&D novice; didn't perform badly when fifth of 11 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January having met trouble at the start; not dismissed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:25 Hamilton

Monarchs Gold

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 6f AW wins as a juvenile and he nearly pulled off a step up in trip when going down narrowly at Chester (extended 7f, good) in May; had no chance of getting involved after getting badly hampered on the rail at Epsom in June; gelded since; open to some improvement but he's another trying a new trip.

9/1

9th

13

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Monarchs Gold

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 3yo who went beyond 6f for the first time when going close at Chester (7.5f, good) last month; has also shown promise on good to soft ground; unexposed at this sort of trip and could be involved.

14/1

2nd

6

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Monarchs Gold

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Campaigned only at 6f, mostly on AW (admittedly went close in sole turf attempt); soundly beaten on finals day at Newcastle most recently; 0-3 since handicapping and now goes into unknown territory trip-wise.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 026-77

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two wins on turf as a 2yo for David O'Meara and beaten a neck in a Group 3 at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in September, but has had a rear view of a few of these in both starts this year including on stable debut at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; others stronger.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Supremacy

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Managed only fifth of eight at Kempton last month and is now 0-6 for current stable; continues to slip down the weights but his tendency to race too freey remains a concern; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

12/1

5th

1

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Supremacy

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two wins for David O'Meara as a 2yo and also ran a cracker over C&D last September (Group 3); the handicapper has been in command this year but he returns to AW and drops back to a Class 4; not solid but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

5th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Rogue Supremacy

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two wins at about 5f (good to firm and good) as 2yo for previous yard; no progress for this one in 2026, finishing in mid-division at Newmarket (first-time cheekpieces, retained) in April; gelded since; likely needs more weight off his back kept to 6f.

25/1

Form: 1-14 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk maiden (7f, Polyrack) for Joseph O'Brien last October and a C&D novice for this yard in January; only fourth of seven in a valuable novice at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight later, but he was carrying a double-penalty and a couple of winners have come out of that race; player
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3rd

4

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Jungle Ruler

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Won first two starts (both AW; trained by Joseph O'Brien on debut) but his form has levelled off; latest fourth over 7.5f at Chester (good to soft) came in a useful 3yo handicap but he'll need to pull out a bit more to get his head back in front.

9/1

4th

8

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Jungle Ruler

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael Appleby

First five starts on AW; made it 2-2 when scoring at Southwell (6f) on his stable debut in January and he's continued to run respectably, including when beaten 3l on his turf debut at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft) six weeks ago; needs more from widest stall in this warmer event but yard did have a welcome winner at Epsom last Saturday.

28/1

5th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Jungle Ruler

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning start for current yard in 6f Southwell novice in January and he's continued in good form, fourth of 14 in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; this return to 7f promises to suit so he's firmly in the picture.

8/1

Form: 113162 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, including twice over C&D this year; only beaten half a length by Saffron Dandy at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago with two of these further behind, but has had 17 starts already and faces a few unexposed types here.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Grey Horizon

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Experienced 3yo who was winning for third time this year when scoring at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in May; short-headed at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago by one who was completing a hat-trick; major contender.

4/1

2nd

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Grey Horizon

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Gained his sixth success when winning at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran well again at Windsor (6f, good to soft) next time, but failed to beat a rival at Ffos Las ten days ago and needs to bounce back.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Grey Horizon

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Had a busy year but holding his form well and nothing wrong with his narrow defeat on good to soft at Windsor last time; solid claims.

9/2

Form: 160-11 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
2-2 on the AW and 3-5 overall; had three of these behind when successful at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; only had half a length to spare and is up 4lb, but her odds of 25-1 suggested the win was unexpected; should again go well, but she is drawn on the outside.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Saffron Dandy

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Landed her third win of the year three weeks ago, showing the right attitude on very soft ground (made all in a small field); this is more competitive but she's only been nudged up 1lb and that confirmed her back in form.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:49 Goodwood

Saffron Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Made a winning debut at Bath last May and landed AW wins at Lingfield and Southwell earlier this year; has been below form on her last two runs back on turf; yet to run on soft.

7/1

6th

8

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Saffron Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Of interest on this year's AW best; latest Ripon run was underwhelming though and others look open to greater progress.

18/1

Form: 611-25 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual Lingfield winner (6f, Polytrack) in December, but finished behind a couple of these when fifth of 12 there a fortnight ago; was up against it in attempting to come from so far back, though, so it wouldn't be a surprise were he to fare better;
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Harcourt

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Back-to-back C&D wins in December and up against it from where he was when a close fifth back here in February; perhaps didn't take a liking to Southwell when below par there last time and could still be on the upgrade.

6/1

7th

6

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Lord Harcourt

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Dual Lingfield winner (6f, Polytrack) in December, but finished behind a couple of these when fifth of 12 there a fortnight ago; was up against it in attempting to come from so far back, though, so it wouldn't be a surprise were he to fare better;

5/1

5th

4

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Harcourt

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned from a gelding operation to win back-to-back C&D nurseries in December; came up just short in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle six weeks ago but it was another step forward in form terms; return to Lingfield should help and Ashley Lewis takes off a useful 5lb; good chance.

5/1

7/1

Form: 56-41

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made it fourth-time lucky in a Wolverhampton novice (5f, Tapeta) last month, but the runner-up is an habitual bridesmaid; much more on his plate in a competitive race like this on handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Alvin

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

3yo who arrives on the up; easy winner at Bath (5f, firm) last month and ran well considering he was drawn wide and slowly away when fourth at Chester next time; still unexposed and commands major respect.

11/1

4th

4

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Alvin

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Wolverhampton novice winner (5f) who ran a blinder for third in a 6f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, hampered early then racing wide throughout but still producing a strong finish; confirmed the merit of that effort when outclassing his rivals in a 0-80 at Bath 11 days ago (5f, firm); he is a sprinter firmly on the up but stall 11 will not make life easy.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Alvin

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Campaigned on AW this year, best form when scoring readily over 5f in February and close third (despite wide trip) over 6f last time; may do better still; possibilities back on turf.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £10.46
Tricast £62.63
Trifecta £72.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Alvin

TOPSPEED:

Grey Horizon

D Express:

Ghost Mode

RP RATINGS:

Lord Harcourt

POSTDATA:

Saffron Dandy

SPOTLIGHT:

Jungle Ruler

Telegraph:

Monarch's Gold

Daily Record:

Ghost Mode

The Times:

Lord Harcourt

Daily Mail:

Alvin

The Star:

Alvin

Daily Mirror:

Saffron Dandy

The Guardian:

Grey Horizon

The Sun:

Grey Horizon