March 26 / 15.07 Southwell (AW)

15.07

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

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -33535 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D handicap winner who's run respectably on his last five starts (all classifieds); beaten just 1l (7f; first-time blinkers, now removed) at Newcastle one week ago and he'll likely be on the premises once more.
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9th

5

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Readily landed a division of this race last year and sole win since came in C&D classified contest 34 days ago; should go well, for all that he might be vulnerable to younger legs.

7/1

1st

12

(4)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D handicap winner who's run respectably on his last five starts (all classifieds); beaten just 1l (7f; first-time blinkers, now removed) at Newcastle one week ago and he'll likely be on the premises once more.

8/1

5th

8

(10)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

C&D winner who has finished third in classified events on three of his four starts this year; first-time blinkers won't need to give him too much extra.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 749145 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Broke his duck at the 22nd attempt when landing six-runner Newcastle classified (1m, Tapeta) under Myla Coppins last month but didn't built on that in two handicaps over that C&D subsequently; might do better back in this sphere.
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2nd

5

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Dequinto

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Broke his duck at the 22nd attempt when landing six-runner Newcastle classified (1m, Tapeta) under Myla Coppins last month but didn't built on that in two handicaps over that C&D subsequently; might do better back in this sphere.

6/1

5th

6

(7)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dequinto

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Finally got off the mark in classified event over C&D in February and he backed it up with a good fourth of nine in C&D handicap 15 days ago; races off a 5lb higher mark here but still ought to be thereabouts.

13/2

4th

9

(9)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dequinto

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made it 22nd-time lucky when seeing off Esque Elegance in a C&D classified contest (11-2) nine days ago; factoring in tonight's riding arrangements he's 3lb worse off with the reopposing runner-up, so whether he can confirm superiority is debatable.

11/2

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5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6-1243 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified.
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9th

12

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Returned from break with hard-fought C&D win in January and has held his form pretty well since, albeit his latest run was a shade disappointing; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features.

10/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D victory (third one) and has continued in good form, fading late on when third of 11 in 1m classified event here last time; ought to be thereabouts again.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified.

5/1

Form: 86065- D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole success came at Brighton (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in June but he left Alice Haynes (same owner) not quite in the same form; makes classified debut after 112 days away with his new yard going great guns, however.
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3rd

5

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Clipsham Noble

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Won 1m4f/1m2f handicaps this year and latest fourth at Leicester wasn't too bad a run; no reason why he shouldn't be on the scene.

3/1

4th

5

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Won here (1m4f, good to firm) in May and he returned to form with a win over this C&D (good to firm) last month, with three of these behind; he's just 2lb higher today and could play another leading role.

11/4

1st

5

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Doubled his tally when winning here over 1m4f in May, coming from last to first, and he left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 11 at Pontefract two weeks ago; will need a good gallop now dropped back in trip, which he isn't sure to get.

7/1

Form: 743-66

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on Tapeta at Newcastle (all 7f; two classifieds), most recently in July; below her best in two starts this year but may have needed it when sixth of 12 in classified here (7f) a fortnight ago; probably stays this trip and she's not confidently ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elettaria

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Scored twice over 7f here in 2025; got back on track with second of 13 in 7f handicap at Beverley three weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider.

9/2

2nd

10

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Elettaria

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has done most of her winning on the AW and recent turf form is uninspiring; others preferred.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Elettaria

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

3-22 on the AW (wins have been at Newcastle over 7f) compared to 1-27 on turf; has been shaping as if she's in form in recent starts and once again has each-way claims.

12/1

7/1

Form: 541445 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Career best when making all in Newcastle classified (1m) last month; hasn't matched that in three subsequent starts but he lost a shoe when back in a classified last time; probable contender with Billy Loughnane taking over.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Career best when making all in Newcastle classified (1m) last month; hasn't matched that in three subsequent starts but he lost a shoe when back in a classified last time; probable contender with Billy Loughnane taking over.

7/1

5th

10

(3)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Off the mark in classified event at Newcastle (1m) in February and has continued in good form, fourth in 1m handicap there ten days ago; big shout at these weights.

5/1

4th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sold Out

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Opened his account in classified event over C&D in February and not discredited back in handicap company when fourth of nine at Lingfield (1m) 13 days ago; possibilities despite 3lb weights rise.

4/1

6/1

Form: /9818-

Last run: 303 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish mare who came good for Daragh Bourke at third attempt, when landing a touch in 8.6f Wolverhampton classified (Tapeta) one year ago; down the field in a handicap back there on only subsequent start; watch the market on this first start since May.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bitacora

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Daragh Bourke

Landed a gamble in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in March last year, but moderate since including on her first start since wind surgery at Redcar (1m1f, good to firm) 12 days ago; blinkers given a go this time; worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

8th

7

(7)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Bitacora

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for Daragh Bourke in classified event at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last March; lightly raced since and only ninth of 14 in 1m Newcastle handicap in April; since had a wind op (tongue-strap also goes back on) so can't be discounted after a break.

10/1

9th

8

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bitacora

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish mare who made the breakthrough in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last March but she's had only two runs since and has finished down the field in both of them; may have needed her comeback run at Southwell last month but she needs to bounce back near best; visor added.

16/1

8th
10 (9)
Sir Maxi

13/2

Form: 283463

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

Form: -67544 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.
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9th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Pop Favorite

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Eight times an AW winner but he has run just three times on turf and offered little on each occasion; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

20/1

Form: 306-56

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
6yo maiden mare; not solid on her form this winter but is one to note if the market speaks positively on this debut for John Butler.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

9

(1)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Saved Lizzie

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

6yo maiden mare; not solid on her form this winter but is one to note if the market speaks positively on this debut for John Butler.

20/1

Form: 0-884

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 32

Form & Verdict
Struggled in two bumpers (wore eyeshields) in the autumn and three subsequent AW novice races (7f-9.4f; no headgear); had refitted eyeshields and first-time blinkers when 150-1 and beaten 8l in Newcastle classified (1m, Tapeta) last month; still fairly early days.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

5

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Miss Helena

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Struggled in two bumpers last autumn and same story at massive prices in four Flat runs this year; equipment now returns but she has stacks to find on the figures and can only be watched.

100/1

11th

7

(11)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Miss Helena

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Struggled in two bumpers (wore eyeshields) in the autumn and three subsequent AW novice races (7f-9.4f; no headgear); had refitted eyeshields and first-time blinkers when 150-1 and beaten 8l in Newcastle classified (1m, Tapeta) last month; still fairly early days.

50/1

4th

6

(2)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Helena

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

Struggled in two bumpers (wore eyeshields) in the autumn and three subsequent AW novice races (7f-9.4f; no headgear); has more realistic chance to get competitive in this basement grade but still makes very limited appeal; sports refitted eyeshields and first-time blinkers.

25/1

Non-runners

Chourmo

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Payout
Exacta £38.80
Straight Forecast £36.79
Trifecta £273.00

Selections

The Times:

Brother Dave

SPOTLIGHT:

Chourmo

RP RATINGS:

Sold Out

Telegraph:

Elettaria

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Bowland

POSTDATA:

Sir Maxi

The Guardian:

Brother Dave

D Express:

Brother Dave

The Sun:

Brother Dave

Daily Record:

Brother Dave

Daily Mail:

Chourmo

The Star:

Chourmo