March 26 / 16.07 Southwell (AW)

16.07

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2-4626 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Opened her account in a first-time visor with narrow win over C&D in December and some fair efforts since, including when she was unlucky not to finish much closer when sixth at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta; Maximum Velocity third) three weeks ago; just 1lb higher than her winning mark and she has to be considered.
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7th

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-18, the success in March; however, she continues in form and wasn't disgraced in most recent turf attempt; frame possibilities.

11/2

2nd

8

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Popty Ping

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Doubled her tally over this C&D when beating 11 rivals in March off a 4lb lower mark and posted a respectable effort at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; interesting back here.

9/2

4th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

In very good form on the AW this winter and she resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap last month; up 4lb but she can make her presence felt again back on turf.

7/2

Form: 66-805

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in nine starts on turf/Tapeta, including five handicaps, though she didn't run at all badly when fifth in 5f course maiden (125-1) a fortnight ago; tackles 7f for the first time.
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2nd

5

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

Tickettothestars

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Off the mark at the 12th attempt when beating 14 rivals at Nottingham (6f, good) last month (two of these behind), but didn't seem suited by the drop to 5f when fourth of nine there (good) 17 days ago; well drawn for a prominent racer and a major player back up in trip.

7/2

4th

9

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Tickettothestars

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Off the mark at the 12th attempt when beating 14 rivals in a 6f handicap here (good; Mademoiselle Belle second) two weeks ago; up 4lb but that was a brave win under a positive ride and she's respected on this drop back in trip.

4/1

Form: 334-37

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-8 and she's been fairly consistent without progressing in her five handicaps; will likely run her race again but others probably have more scope for improvement.
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1st

7

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Mereside Princess

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile maiden who has made the frame several times at 6f-1m2f, most recently at Ripon; she's a form contender but quite an exposed one who hasn't progressed.

4/1

3rd

7

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Mereside Princess

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

11-race maiden but she's reached the frame in five handicaps including when fourth at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month; can take a strong hold but she continues to edge down the weights and could be a factor if she's settles at this new trip; blinkers reapplied.

4/1

13/2

Form: 8930-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
No wins from seven starts in Ireland for Claire O'Connell but a good effort at Dundalk (Polytrack) on penultimate start for that yard showed she acts on AW; subject of a gamble on her stable debut at Wolverhampton (also 6f, Tapeta; drawn wide) but she wilted late having had to put in an early shift; draw has not been overly kind again so interesting to see how she goes in the market this time.
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4th

1

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Saxon Grace

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

0-9 but her two runs for this stable haven't been without promise (6f/7f, AW) and 6f may prove to be her best trip; each-way possibilities.

14/1

7th

5

(10)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

No wins from seven starts in Ireland for Claire O'Connell but a good effort at Dundalk (Polytrack) on penultimate start for that yard showed she acts on AW; subject of a gamble on her stable debut at Wolverhampton (also 6f, Tapeta; drawn wide) but she wilted late having had to put in an early shift; draw has not been overly kind again so interesting to see how she goes in the market this time.

13/2

6th

7

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saxon Grace

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Seven-race maiden in Ireland for Claire O'Connell; good effort at Dundalk on penultimate start shows she acts on AW; debuting for new yard, the betting may offer further guidance.

14/1

5/1

Form: 9-7444

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Fourth on last three starts (1m-1m2f, Tapeta/Polytrack) including under Billy Loughnane at Lingfield three weeks ago; 2lb lower but this drop back to 7f asks a question.
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6th

7

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Akrivos

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

0-10 but he has posted some solid efforts on the AW; below his best at Southwell (7f, AW) 26 days ago and the switch back to turf isn't sure to suit; cheekpieces now added.

6/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Akrivos

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fourth on last three starts (1m-1m2f, Tapeta/Polytrack) including under Billy Loughnane at Lingfield three weeks ago; 2lb lower but this drop back to 7f asks a question.

5/1

Form: 677-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Out the back in his qualifying runs as a juvenile but much more like it when third of 12 at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta; Popty Ping no luck in sixth) on handicap debut three weeks ago; pulled hard and drifted in the market that day so likely he can build on that; player.
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9

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Maximum Velocity

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made all to open account at Redcar (7f, good) last month, his eighth start, but recent 5lb rise demands a bit more from him here and his tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Maximum Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven-race maiden; has a tendency to race too freely and needs to rebound from a disappointing effort last time but his second of 17 at Leicester (7f, good) two starts ago was a good effort; enters calculations.

7/1

10th

7

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Maximum Velocity

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Nigel Tinkler

Dandy Man gelding who arrives in very good nick, second of 17 in 7f Leicester handicap 12 days ago; he can go well again despite a 2lb weights rise in his bid for a maiden success.

5/1

20/1

Form: 598-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Some promise, despite hanging badly right, when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (7f; 15-2) on debut in August; unfortunately that trait got the better of him again when last at Ayr (6f, also good) eight days later and he was never going when 80-1 and beaten 20l at Pontefract (good to soft) the following month; switches to AW for this seasonal/handicap debut; market may guide.
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14th

2

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:20 Redcar

Kwidsin

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Has yet to build on last summer's 7f Musselburgh debut but it's possible his 7f Southwell handicap debut and reappearance six weeks ago was needed; reverts to sprinting now.

20/1

10th

3

(7)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Kwidsin

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Some promise, despite hanging badly right, when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (7f; 15-2) on debut in August; unfortunately that trait got the better of him again when last at Ayr (6f, also good) eight days later and he was never going when 80-1 and beaten 20l at Pontefract (good to soft) the following month; switches to AW for this seasonal/handicap debut; market may guide.

20/1

3

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Pontefract

Kwidsin

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Some promise, despite hanging badly right, when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (7f; 15-2) on debut at the start of last month; unfortunately that trait got the better of him again when last of nine, beaten 17l, at Ayr (6f, also good) eight days later; open to plenty of improvement if that quirk has been ironed out.

20/1

25/1

Form: 425-88

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
More miss than hit in handicaps but her second of nine at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in November would give her a squeak off this reduced mark.
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12th

12

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Forceful Lady

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

More miss than hit in handicaps but her second of nine at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in November would give her a squeak off this reduced mark.

25/1

8th

5

(5)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forceful Lady

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Very hit and miss since sent into handicaps but has shown enough on her good days to believe she might nick a race off this low a mark; best trip remains open to debate, however.

10/1

4th

7

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Forceful Lady

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Finished down the field in three qualifying runs and was tailed off at 50-1 on recent nursery debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); passed over.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-70

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

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Form: 9-7451 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

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14/1

Form: 0-94

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

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Form: 7-6640

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

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Payout
Exacta £53.60
Straight Forecast £46.13
Tricast £164.20
Trifecta £329.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fickle McSelfish

POSTDATA:

Popty Ping

Telegraph:

Quick Quasar

SPOTLIGHT:

Maximum Velocity

The Sun:

Akrivos

The Times:

Fickle McSelfish

The Guardian:

Fickle McSelfish

Daily Mail:

Fickle McSelfish

Daily Mirror:

Fickle McSelfish

The Star:

Fickle McSelfish

Daily Record:

Fickle McSelfish

D Express:

Popty Ping