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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8th

10

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

The Resdev Scholar

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael & David Easterby

3yo who was well beaten at Chester (7.5f, soft) last time and is unproven at 1m; however, he's run several good races in defeat this year and there have been hints that today's trip will suit; posted two heavy-ground nursery wins last autumn and he's capable of playing a leading role.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

The Resdev Scholar

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Excels on slow ground so positives to take from his close fourth on good at Musselburgh (7f) and that was after a break; likes it here as well; contender.

4/1

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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8th

11

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Illys Roo

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gemma Tutty

Won and finished a close third in his first two starts for the yard over 7f here in March and added another success at York (1m, good to firm) in July; well held over C&D last time, but is just 1lb higher than for his last two wins so he can't be dismissed.

10/1

6th

11

(10)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Illys Roo

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Course winner over 7f in March on his stable debut and also won at York (1m, good to firm) in June, those wins coming off a mark 3lb lower than today's; never threatened on his last two starts, including over 1m2f at Doncaster 11 days ago, but has each-way claims back on the AW.

12/1

9th

13

(19)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Illys Roo

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Gemma Tutty

Four-time winner (7f/1m), most recently at York (good to firm) in July; never featured from off the pace there five days ago and now attempts this trip for the first time; could go well if seeing it out.

16/1

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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18th

16

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Kanishka

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

7f winner who stays 1m; no threat in two sprint runs for Ian Williams; will be of more interest when stepped back up in trip.

33/1

11th

13

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Kanishka

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Sole win over 7f as 2yo for Brian Ellison; never dangerous over 6f on yard debut at Goodwood 17 days ago and now drops back even further in trip.

28/1

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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4th

2

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Acclaimed Freedom

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Scott

Sole win was in a Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) a year ago, but he's had some close calls this season including over C&D on his penultimate run; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

4th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Acclaimed Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: George Scott

Won a Chelmsford novice (7f, Polytrack) a year ago and has twice gone close in handicaps since returning in March, the latest when beaten a neck at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first start since being gelded) 16 days ago; up 2lb but still high on list.

11/4

2nd

3

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Acclaimed Freedom

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Newly gelded; had excuses with one thing and another this year; this mark looks within range and there are positives back on the AW, and under Oisin Murphy, who boasts a decent record for the yard; shortlisted.

3/1

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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1st

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Watchdog

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Front-runner who won at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) late last year and scored twice over this trip on turf in the spring, but a 5lb rise seemed to find him out in his hat-trick bid at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last time; off 99 days since and will need to hit the ground running on Polytrack debut.

8/1

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

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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1st

1

(4)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Mayaada

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Has run to a similar level for much of the year and her Salisbury win (1m2f, good) in May came off a 4lb higher mark; drops into a 0-70 with Oisin Murphy booked; respected back down in trip.

5/1

5th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Mayaada

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ollie Sangster

Scored at Salisbury (1m2f) in May; proving reliable since and not ideally positioned when eighth of ten in 1m handicap at Epsom nine days ago; needs considering.

11/1

8th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:52 Epsom

Mayaada

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ollie Sangster

Won a 7f maiden here last year and added a 1m2f Salisbury handicap in May (good; off this mark); up and down in the meantime but hard to dismiss with Harry Vigors claiming his 5lb.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 521

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

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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