March 28 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 43111- D

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Finished last season on a high, winning under Joanna Mason on turf in his last three starts (a seller and two heavy-ground nurseries); another 4lb higher, returning from a break for a yard that's been among the winners of late; player.
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2nd

2

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:47 Chester

The Resdev Scholar

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Completed a hat-trick at Doncaster (6f) in November and continued in very good form when placed in four handicaps this season, including when third of 14 at York (7f) in May. Came in well held there (7f) last time but he's the sort to bounce back.

7/1

16th

4

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

The Resdev Scholar

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Reliable type who again gave his running when third of 14 over C&D at the Dante meeting (good); nudged up 1lb but that should not prevent another bold bid.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 71-471 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All or nothing for Jack Channon, from whom he was picked up for 7,000gns; sprung a surprise off 4lb lower over C&D recently on debut for new yard, beating Dagger Strike by a head; now has to prove he can string together two performances.
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1st

7

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Illys Roo

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over 7f and latest was at Southwell in March; creditable third back there next time but has found it harder on turf since; has returned to the mark he defied at Southwell but has too much too prove, including stamina for 1m (remote last of four previous attempt).

25/1

7th

11

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Illys Roo

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over 7f and latest was at Southwell in March; only 2lb higher than for that win but he's finished down the field in last three runs and he's the most exposed runner in this line-up; passed over.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Illys Roo

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over this trip but he finished two places behind Goldwork when only seventh of ten at Ascot two weeks ago; needs a positive reaction to the first-time hood.

25/1

8/1

Form: 4107-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Easy to back on his recent C&D comeback, his first start in five months having been gelded, and cracked late on off tonight's mark; entitled to have come on for that but is exposed after a busy first season.
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6th

11

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Kanishka

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Won 7f 2yo maiden here last June on sole previous course visit and running well in defeat in handicaps this year, most recently third at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) when making the running; he's one to consider.

13/2

3rd

7

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

Kanishka

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Ellison

In frame all three runs this year, although he didn't go with much fluency when fourth of six at Musselburgh (1m; wore cheekpieces) on latest; more required against some unexposed rivals.

25/1

10/1

Form: 264-

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Debut odds-on second last August came in a weak, small-field affair and he ran well below market expectations in two more starts; gelded since and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting now handicapping.
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5th

16

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Delinquent

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

In-form 3yo who is 2-6 since handicapping; fitted with cheekpieces in last two starts, winning at Hamilton then creditable fifth in notable event at Carlisle, both over 1m; likely player off bottom weight in the retained headgear.

8/1

5th

16

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Delinquent

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

Won 1m handicaps at Southwell (AW) in April and Hamilton (good; 6lb higher today) 15 days ago; that's two wins from eight starts and he should be a lot more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he was firmly in charge in first-time cheekpieces on that latest outing.

18/1

1st

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:25 Hamilton

Delinquent

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed 1m Southwell handicap in April; only sixth under an aggressive ride at Haydock (1m) six days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces added.

10/1

Form: 41-8 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Underwent wind surgery not long after winning a Chelmsford novice last September; last of ten off 1lb higher than this on his Polytrack comeback ten days ago and has something to prove in first-time cheekpieces.
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6th

4

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Acclaimed Freedom

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Scott

Low-mileage 3yo who went close when dropped back to 6f at Windsor (6f, good to soft) last month and also ran well when fourth at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; might be better by a stiffer 6f than this but could have a say if aided by refitted cheekpieces.

7/2

4th

4

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Acclaimed Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: George Scott

Won a Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) in the second of his two 2yo runs; made a low-key start in handicaps this spring but he resumed his progress back at 6f when going close at Windsor (good to soft) last month; nudged up 2lb but he's a big player if he can build on that last run.

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Acclaimed Freedom

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

Some promise on 6f debut at Ascot (soft) and didn't need to come on a ton to win a 7f Chelmsford AW novice next time; has not looked ahead of his mark in two AW handicaps this year but perhaps he'll do better back at 6f on soft turf.

10/1

Form: 81-222 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Nursery win in December (first run since gelded) came off a 12lb lower mark and he's been expensive to follow since; nudged up a further 3lb since his C&D second (first-time cheekpieces; retained) last time to Illy's Roo and needs to find a bit more.
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6th

6

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Dagger Strike

9st 3lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Did well in his first four handicaps on the AW during the winter (1222), but last two efforts have been modest including on his return to turf last time; needs the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers to make a difference.

10/1

7th

2

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

Dagger Strike

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Gelded and well backed when making all on handicap debut at Newcastle in December; runner-up on his next three starts but form dipped at Southwell (also 7f, AW) towards the end of March; having just his second go on turf and could be well drawn to attack.

15/2

7th

1

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dagger Strike

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Nursery win in December (first run since gelded) came off a 12lb lower mark and he's been expensive to follow since; nudged up a further 3lb since his C&D second (first-time cheekpieces; retained) last time to Illy's Roo and needs to find a bit more.

7/2

Form: 8621-4 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Newcastle win last December came off 9lb lower and his revised mark looked to find him out when last seen two months ago; won't mind going back up from 6f though.
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6th

5

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:05 Hamilton

Watchdog

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a pair of Class 6 wins on AW (7f/6f); his progress has continued back on turf, making all in 6f handicaps at Redcar and Doncaster; another 5lb higher today and also steps up into a Class 4 but he is still more appealing than many.

5/2

1st

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Watchdog

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Appreciated the drop in class back on turf when well supported at Redcar last month (6f, good to firm; made all); up 4lb and this is stronger but he enters the equation.

3/1

1st

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Watchdog

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Got off the mark at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December but 9lb hike looks to have dented his progress judged on his two runs since.

6/1

25/1

Form: 21307- D

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Didn't achieve much when winning a small-field Epsom maiden last August and took backward steps in three subsequent starts; needs to have improved for the winter break.
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4th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

18:40 Salisbury

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Second off this mark to a useful prospect last time and that was better, having run Flat at Chester and then over-raced and not seen out 1m4f at York; had plenty of racing this last year and this, however, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Said to have run flat at Chester before over-racing and not seeing out 1m4f last time; it's likely this mark is within range but she had plenty of racing last year and has again this term, and she's vulnerable to improvers now.

4/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Mayaada

8st 11lb

J: Ms Aine Connolly

T: Ollie Sangster

3yo who was runner-up at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April then went one better Salisbury (good) on her first crack at 1m2f; disappointing at Chester seven days later but that run may have come too soon; stayed on well at Salisbury and could be suited by the step up to 1m4f; in calculations.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 521

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £23.50
Straight Forecast £21.39
Tricast £180.03
Trifecta £161.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tamashal

The Star:

Illy's Roo

NEWMARKET:

Acclaimed Freedom

Daily Mail:

Delinquent

D Express:

Watchdog

Telegraph:

Mayaada

SPOTLIGHT:

The Resdev Scholar

POSTDATA:

Kanishka

Daily Record:

Dagger Strike

The Times:

Tamashal

The Guardian:

Tamashal

Daily Mirror:

Tamashal

The Sun:

Tamashal