April 09 / 15.17 Southwell (AW)

15.17

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 426148 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Game effort when winning over C&D in February (his third C&D success) but he hasn't been at quite the same level twice since; this looks a warm race for the grade and he may come up short once again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has won twice on the AW since finishing well held in this 12 months ago but hasn't offered all that much in his last three races.

20/1

8th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Added another two AW wins to his tally earlier in the year; unplaced in three runs back on turf but dropping back into a Class 4 should help; others preferred all the same.

8/1

7th

7

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Master Of My Fate

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Successful twice over 5f at Southwell this year; ran respectably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he was laboured in similar conditions at York two weeks ago; has bit to prove again after that and he's never won off a mark this high.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3-2121 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins since November, the latest a comfortable success at Lingfileld; held by Spring Is Sprung on C&D form from January but he should give his running again.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Fidelius

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

All six of his wins have been on the AW for Robert Cowell, but he was narrowly defeated in a bunched finish on his stable at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago; on the same mark today and drops in grade with good claims.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Fidelius

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

6-18 on AW but 0-10 on turf when trained by Robert Cowell; sold for 27,000gns after disappointing AW run in June; makes stable debut from a workable mark but others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

13th

11

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Fidelius

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robert Cowell

Six wins and five seconds from 17 AW runs; unplaced on turf on his last two starts and although this scenario will suit better, a few others look better handicapped.

14/1

Form: 65784-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His two wins for Alice Haynes came over 6f but he wasn't beaten far dropped to 5f when last seen in October; sold for 40,000gns soon afterwards; on a handy mark ahead of his stable debut; goes without headgear; betting should guide.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Far Above The Law

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Has started off very well for Michael Herrington, landing a big-field handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and going close in another at Thirsk (5f, good; Spring Is Sprung fourth, American Bay seventh) three weeks ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing in his current mood, particularly with the promising Conor Whiteley taking 7lb off.

5/2

2nd

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Far Above The Law

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Did well over 6f for Alice Haynes and coped fine with the drop back to 5f at Ascot where he was prominent throughout and prevailed by just over a length; this 6lb higher mark isn't beyond him.

8/1

1st

10

(13)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Far Above The Law

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on his best form for Alice Haynes and he made an encouraging stable debut when a close third at Southwell three weeks ago; one to be interested in.

12/1

Form: 008-14 CD BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; enjoyed a purple patch last summer, landing a big payday when scoring at Haydock in August; got the better of Fidelius over C&D on his return to action in January and he meets his old rival on 1lb better terms today; only fourth in a higher grade last time but he can make a bold bid back into 0-85 company.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Spring Is Sprung

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Placed three consecutive times in May-July, most recently when close second off today's mark at York (5f, good to firm); behind Democracy Dilemma when mid-pack in big field at Glorious Goodwood last week but that certainly wasn't a bad run; can make his presence felt.

3/1

16th

22

(23)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Spring Is Sprung

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Played his part in a strong pace last time at York yet hung around to finish a half-length behind winner Ziggy's Triton; has little margin for error off this mark and other pace influences temper enthusiasm.

25/1

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Spring Is Sprung

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Enjoyed a productive summer last year and he returned to action with a career-best effort at Southwell in January; solid runs in defeat on his last two starts; another big run on the cards.

10/1

Form: 15200- D

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
AW novice winner; good second at Doncaster on his handicap debut in July (5f, good to firm) but he came up short in hot contests twice after; still has low mileage and interesting back down in class after a layoff.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Marty Hopkirk

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Kept on to snatch fourth at Windsor (5f, good) last month but ran poorly over 6f a fortnight ago and has basically become disappointing; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

25/1

13th

9

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Marty Hopkirk

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Unplaced in last four handicaps but there was more encouragement in his fourth to Redorange (runs in the Listed race at 2.33) at Windsor 12 days ago; has raced mainly at 5f but should stay further; not without hope.

18/1

4th

11

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Marty Hopkirk

8st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Has good chance on last summer's Doncaster second but he was well held in his next three runs; still lightly raced but he's been up and down so far and others are more solid.

25/1

Form: 15-355 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Successful in a Class 5 handicap at Lingfield in November off a 1lb lower mark; not at his best on his last two starts and may prove vulnerable again.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Diomed Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Chris Gordon

Had a bit in hand when winning over C&D last month and was caught on the line over 6f here nine days ago (off this 3lb higher mark); has to go well again.

5/4

2nd

9

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Diomed Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Chris Gordon

Not been with Chris Gordon for long and he has run two good races for the yard, finishing second at Windsor before getting the better of Washington Heir over 5.3f here 16 days ago; whether he can prove quite so effective over 6f remains to be seen.

12/1

1st

2

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Diomed Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

All six wins for Stuart Williams came on the AW and he's never been as good on turf; handicapped accordingly and this is easier again for his new yard but he ran below par in one previous start here.

9/4

Non-runners

Hiya Maite

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Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £15.60
Trifecta £63.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fidelius

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Is Sprung

TOPSPEED:

Master Of My Fate

Telegraph:

Hiya Maite

The Times:

Diomed Spirit

D Express:

Fidelius

The Sun:

Fidelius

Daily Record:

Fidelius

POSTDATA:

Master Of My Fate

The Guardian:

Hiya Maite

Daily Mail:

Spring Is Sprung

Daily Mirror:

Spring Is Sprung

The Star:

Spring Is Sprung