March 21 / 14.20 Southwell (AW)

14.20

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  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 7796-3 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.
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5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -74226 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden but she has been placed in four of her eight starts for Tony Carroll, including twice over C&D; hasn't always looked straightforward under pressure though.
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2nd

6

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Volendam

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win from 21 starts came at Bath (1m, good) in April; bounced back from a poor effort when runner-up over this C&D last month and shaped as if still in good form at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leaving the impression the return to 1m would suit; chance.

7/2

5th

12

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Volendam

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Belatedly opened account with clear win at Bath (1m, good) in April, her 18th start, and rebounded from lesser effort when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) last month; has a tendency to race too freely, so this drop back in trip could be a good move; others have more potential, though.

8/1

2nd

4

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Volendam

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tony Carroll

Heavy defeat last time took her AW record to 0-15; opened her account with comfortable win at Bath (1m) earlier in April and remains unexposed on turf; not ruled out.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 06-304 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won two C&D handicaps last October; solid efforts here in two of his three runs this year; in the mix once again.
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2nd

6

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Heretic

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

First 27 starts came on the AW (three wins) and was making his turf debut when third of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month (fourth has won twice since); 5lb below last winning mark and much respected for stable that won this in 2024.

2/1

3rd

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Heretic

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

All 27 runs have been on AW; back-to-back wins at Southwell (1m) last October but he's been up and down since and was beaten 12l at Southwell two weeks ago; now makes his belated turf debut and comes with risks attached.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Back-to-back C&D wins last October (off 3lb lower than today, then 3lb higher than today); should appreciate returning to 1m having produced a lesser effort over 7f here last time; can be involved.

11/2

16/1

Form: -16460

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Now 1lb lower than for her last-gasp success at Wolverhampton in January but that is a result of some modest efforts since; others look safer.
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5th

10

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Scenario

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

April's C&D handicap win reads well; not in the same form since but returning to classified company, where she's 1-2, should help.

4/1

6th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Scenario

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Couple of valid excuses since a Bath win in the spring; there was a poor effort on Tapeta last time but she's capable of popping up back on turf.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scenario

9st 2lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Well held at a short price round Bath last time but paid for going with a strong pace; had hit traffic here previously and this mark should be within range for a yard also responsible for Terries Royale.

10/1

Form: 2-1407 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Slow starter who celebrated turning 12 by seeing off his rivals in a 1m handicap at Newcastle on New Year's Day; back to that mark today and he should be arriving on the scene late.
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6th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.

8/1

7th

6

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him.

20/1

Form: 27541- CD

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish when winning a similar C&D handicap in December; up 5lb for his troubles but the form is solid enough for the level and he should remain competitive.
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7th

8

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Ribston Pippin

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Lemos De Souza

Two wins last season, the first over 1m at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm); two heavy defeats on turf this season (beaten 23l at Yarmouth last time); returns after a 59-day break.

14/1

9th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Ribston Pippin

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

C&D winner last summer (good to firm) and he added to his haul with a ready win at Southwell (1m, AW) in December; chased home Timely Affair back at Southwell three weeks ago (1m) but while he is 4lb better off today, he wouldn't be sure to reverse the placings (raced awkwardly under pressure).

9/1

2nd

1

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ribston Pippin

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lemos De Souza

Two wins in first season as a 3yo included a beating of the two clear market leaders plus Spirit Of Bowland over C&D in December; modest return to action under same conditions last month but could leave that behind today; Jason Hart, who gets aboard him for the first time, is 1-1 for the trainer.

6/1

Form: 85135- D

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Progressive on slow turf in the second half of 2025, including a 1m win at Bath; even that effort will need bettering if she is to win this after 145 days on the sidelines.
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2nd

6

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Dinah Myte

8st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: John Gallagher

Popped up at a big price in a busy finish on Tapeta (1m) last month but she didn't hit the same level when fourth at Chepstow (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last time; that wasn't a bad effort but she needs to find more back up in trip; 1lb out of the weights.

5/1

4th

10

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Dinah Myte

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Inconsistent filly who popped up at a big price in a busy finish on Tapeta a fortnight ago; there can't be any complaints about a 2lb rise but history suggests she's no certainty to repeat the dose.

6/1

1st

14

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dinah Myte

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Sole win from 12 came in the mud at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) last September; didn't offer much in her first three starts this year, and only a smidgen more when sixth of nine at Kempton (1m; 28-1, beaten 3l) four weeks ago.

16/1

Form: 00-693 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Back to form when a close third of ten at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (6f; visored); still has plenty of handicapping scope and the booking of Tom Marquand is a positive; back up in trip with cheekpieces returning; contender.
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6th

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Usher

Five-time AW winner including over C&D; his last success was 17 months ago but he returned after a short break with an eye-catching fourth in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) last week; didn't get much luck in that race and he's in the mix back up in trip; visor reapplied.

11/2

4th

9

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

His C&D third in March was his only effort of note since wind surgery last summer; it hasn't been a springboard to better things and he's not a solid option.

12/1

4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 836-11 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Goes well at the track and he arrives chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back C&D wins in classified company; sneaking up the weights but another bold bid is expected.
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5th

6

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Ffos Las

Fifty Sent

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Two runs here include soft-ground C&D defeat of Bobby Dassler in August; also landed a pair of 1m AW classified events at Southwell in March and wasn't disgraced returned to turf handicaps on his last two starts; not ruled out.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Fifty Sent

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Returned to form when winning two classified events at Southwell (1m) in March but he's been well held back in handicaps in his last two runs; didn't run badly at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in April but that took his turf record to 1-18.

4/1

20/1

Form: 0731-8 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Blows hot and cold but her three AW wins have all come over C&D and her recent return from a break should have sharpened her up; not ruled out.
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7th

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Create

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice over 1m at Southwell last year; struggled on her first four outings this term but returned to some form when fourth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; needs to build on that.

9/1

4th

18

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Create

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Gained sole turf win at Doncaster but returns here with a big doubt over her current form, highlighted by those duck eggs next to her name.

33/1

12th

10

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Create

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Blows hot and cold and she's struggled on Tapeta this spring in her three runs after a break; plenty to prove and probably more potent at 1m these days.

33/1

33/1

Form: 08440-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Struggled for this yard in 2025; down in the weights and should appreciate returning to Tapeta but still not an obvious winner.
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6th

2

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Coverbridge

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Peter Winks

Sole success came in June 2024 but he arrives in decent nick, fifth of 11 in C&D handicap ten days ago; not out of things.

7/1

5th

10

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Coverbridge

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Peter Winks

0-15 since winning a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) as a 2yo, but was beaten less than a length into third of eight at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; could play a part if building on that.

10/1

3rd

9

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Coverbridge

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Peter Winks

14-race losing run now stretches back two years, with no trip this year (tried between 7f and 1m6f, including C&D) provoking a revival.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.50
Straight Forecast £54.87
Tricast £178.07
Trifecta £313.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ribston Pippin

Telegraph:

Heretic

POSTDATA:

Fifty Sent

The Times:

Volendam

The Star:

Create

SPOTLIGHT:

Conquest Of Power

NEWMARKET:

Mr Fustic

The Guardian:

Ribston Pippin

Daily Mirror:

Ribston Pippin

Daily Record:

Ribston Pippin

Daily Mail:

Fifty Sent

D Express:

Heretic

The Sun:

Heretic