April 07 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 53-228 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Castan

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has a better strike-rate on AW but he has won on fast turf; good fourth at Ripon in April but he could only manage a midfield finish at Thirsk in May; 2lb lower than when short-headed by Brazen Bolt in this race 12 months ago but he arrived in top form then.

14/1

11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

3/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -21634 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

3rd
8 (6)
Fierce

16/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 00557- D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he's been off since coming in last of seven in 6f seller here in October; handily weighted if resurgent after a break though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in all three runs this year, racing wide when third of nine at Beverley (5f, good) ten days ago; trainer, who also saddles Tiriac, has won the last two runnings of this race.

7/1

3rd

3

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Fierce

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Came good twice last summer and he's knocking at the door again, doing his best work late on when second at Carlisle (5f, good) four weeks ago; one of the likelier candidates.

9/2

2nd

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in AW contest on reappearance and has a fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; still well treated on his two wins (handicap/claimer) last summer.

10/1

Form: 961816 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Already a two-time 5f scorer at Newcastle in 2026 and not discredited when sixth of nine to Brazilian Belle in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; considered.
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8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

7th

6

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner whose five AW wins include two this year; often slowly away; has been running respectably off his lower turf mark of late but probably needs a bit more for the adding of a visor.

16/1

Form: 43017- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in 5f Beverley handicap but caught wide when a solid seventh there later in August; needs to hit the ground running on his Tapeta debut after seven months off the track.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prevailed in small field at Catterick (5f) last time; however, no certainty to follow up off revised mark in this deeper race against mostly rivals who already have winning form at Ripon; 0-3 here.

6/1

1st

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

All his wins have been over 5f on fast ground, two of them last season (one over C&D, the other at Beverley); good third at Ripon two runs back (5f); fair chance on going that suits.

7/2

3rd

2

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Tees Aggregates

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Didn't have things go smoothly but stuck on positively down the outer when closing third (Canaria Queen second) at Ripon (5f, good) a fortnight ago; two of his three wins have been at tracks with a stiff uphill finish (Beverley and Leicester) and he's handicapped to go close at the least.

7/2

Form: 47-311 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

14

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Brazilian Belle

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In good form on the AW early this year, winning over 5f at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but she was well held behind Castan back at Southwell last time and could be vulnerable off her current mark.

16/1

6th

7

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.

9/2

1st

5

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In-form filly who opened her AW account in Southwell event (5f) last time and remains much less exposed in this sphere than on turf; may build on that success; respected back up just 2lb.

5/1

Form: 7-7318 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Opened her account for her current yard over C&D in March but bumped start when last of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap three days ago; it would come as no surprise to see her bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Wildly inconsistent filly who's finished well held a few times since springing a 33-1 shock over C&D in March; it seems the positive early impact of the visor may have worn off.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Sprung a 33-1 surprise at Southwell last month (5f) but that has been followed by two disappointing runs; best turf form on good ground; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Antony Brittain

Opened her account for her current yard over C&D in March but bumped start when last of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap three days ago; it would come as no surprise to see her bounce back.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4371-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Likeable front runner who signed off for 2025 with a fourth 5f victory at Yarmouth in October; shaped as if in need of the run after five months off when last of six at Wolverhampton (5f) two weeks ago and she can take a sizeable step forward here with usual blinkers also refitted.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

Non-runners

Binadham

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Payout
Exacta £16.70
Straight Forecast £15.68
Tricast £193.51
Trifecta £168.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brazilian Belle

POSTDATA:

Binadham

TOPSPEED:

Blue Lakota

The Sun:

Toomuchforme

D Express:

Tees Aggregates

SPOTLIGHT:

Smooth Silesie

Telegraph:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Mail:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Record:

Brazilian Belle

The Times:

Binadham

Daily Mirror:

Binadham

The Star:

Binadham

The Guardian:

Blue Lakota