April 11 / 18.15 Southwell (AW)

18.15

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Country & Western Night 25th April Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Country & Western Night 25th April Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 35143- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Busy 2yo who came into his own in the autumn, wide-margin 5f winner at Ffos Las (heavy) and creditable shows over 6f (soft and heavy) on final two starts; unraced on AW and prolific winning sibling Spoof was 0-11 on sand for this yard so has some questions to answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Proof

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Kickstarted 2026 with gutsy 5f Southwell success in April but suffered early interference when ninth in 5f Chester handicap nine days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back.

12/1

9th

12

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Proof

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Effective on good to firm ground but his best turf results have come on a slower surface; got the better of Ambishio at Southwell on reappearance four weeks ago; found plenty for pressure there and should give it another good go.

7/1

1st

6

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Proof

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Busy 2yo who came into his own in the autumn, wide-margin 5f winner at Ffos Las (heavy) and creditable shows over 6f (soft and heavy) on final two starts; unraced on AW and prolific winning sibling Spoof was 0-11 on sand for this yard so has some questions to answer.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2060-1 CD

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Front-running 2yo promise although Beverley's stiff 5f proved too much on two occasions; gelded in the close season and was seen to advantage on C&D comeback, showing resolution to hold off his rivals, the first two well clear; back up 3lb; set to go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Ambishio

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Gained a first win at Southwell (5f) in January and in good form until only eighth in 5f Chester handicap 23 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back.

10/1

8th

11

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Ambishio

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Improved for a gelding operation, winning a Southwell handicap in January and running well in defeat twice last month (closely matched with Proof on Southwell form); has the inside stall and should make a bold bid.

6/1

4th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Ambishio

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

0-5 last year, all on turf, but he showed promise and won a handicap at Southwell (5f, AW) in January on his first run since being gelded; close second at Southwell (5f, AW) a fortnight ago and could be thereabouts if the return to grass isn't an issue.

9/1

Form: 54112- CD BF

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive 2yo who was involved in tight finishes for all three 5f Tapeta handicaps, winning over C&D and at Wolverhampton before having what may have been a difficult task at the weights at Newcastle in December; can be dangerous off the same mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Comic Strip

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Dual nursery (5f, AW) winner who was outpaced when a little short of room on his turf debut at Bath last month; this step back up to 6f should help.

11/1

7th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Comic Strip

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has built up a solid record on AW, latterly 1123 since handicapping and dropped to 5f; good effort on reappearance last time; likely player, assuming he proves as good on turf.

7/2

3rd

1

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Comic Strip

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive 2yo who was involved in tight finishes for all three 5f Tapeta handicaps, winning over C&D and at Wolverhampton before having what may have been a difficult task at the weights at Newcastle in December; can be dangerous off the same mark.

3/1

Form: 718-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied in three AW starts for the Crisfords, winning a 6f Chelmsford novice in August but only eighth of 11 on handicap debut at Lingfield in September; sold 15,000gns since; no tongue-tie on first 5f run; too many questions this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:32 Redcar

Riffa Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f AW winner for the Crisfords as a 2yo; two solid efforts for his new stable but he finished behind Fille Unique and Data Fata Secutus at Musselburgh last month; needs to pull out more to win.

7/2

3rd

1

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:05 Musselburgh

Riffa Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Raced on AW, winning 6f Chelmsford novice for the Crisfords last summer; led until well inside the final furlong when fourth of seven in 5f Southwell handicap on reappearance for new yard 18 days ago; if he comes on only a little for that outing he could take a bit of pegging back in this lower grade.

100/30

4th

7

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Riffa Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Tongue tied in three AW starts for the Crisfords, winning a 6f Chelmsford novice in August but only eighth of 11 on handicap debut at Lingfield in September; sold 15,000gns since; no tongue-tie on first 5f run; too many questions this time.

20/1

Form: 266-44 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ready to go early as a 2yo, winning on second start and close up in a 5f Listed race last May; her handicapping goose appeared to be cooked as a result but she was a bit better than the bare result at Wolverhampton (5f) recently and she shouldn't be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Saucy Jane

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Jack Morland

Record is only 1-12; well treated on best efforts but is starting to go the wrong way and ran to nowhere near her rating in 5f seller most recently; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

4th

4

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Saucy Jane

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Jack Morland

Very similar type to Artista, having scored over C&D (good to firm) last May; behind that filly at Bath most recently, running below par, but holds a good chance on these terms provided she rebounds.

3/1

8th

3

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Saucy Jane

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Morland

Consistent efforts in AW sprints this year and ties in with Comic Strip on the latest one; registered sole success on turf and looks a solid contender returned to this sphere.

8/1

12/1

Form: 55244- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Weights chance on defeat of Saucy Jane on Pontefract form (5f) last spring, when they finished first and second, but some water under the bridge since then and he ran one of his lesser races on sole AW start, at Newcastle in June; needs to have improved during his break to win today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Ice Cold Alex

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Sole attempt at Pontefract resulted in his 2yo debut success (5f); 0-7 since but ran respectably at Beverley most recently and is interesting off a reduced mark returned to this venue.

13/2

4th

6

(11)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Ice Cold Alex

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 5f Pontefract novice on debut in April 2025 (good); some fair form after that and could go well despite high draw.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ice Cold Alex

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Weights chance on defeat of Saucy Jane on Pontefract form (5f) last spring, when they finished first and second, but some water under the bridge since then and he ran one of his lesser races on sole AW start, at Newcastle in June; needs to have improved during his break to win today.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 262-21 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Early ability at 6f and 7f but she benefited from the drop to 5f when winning over C&D in February; that wasn't particularly competitive but as an unexposed improver she needs considering on her handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Hayynah

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ollie Sangster

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when beating eight rivals in a 5f novice at Southwell in February; had earlier chased home Champonie at Newcastle but had an experience advantage that day; needs to bounce back from a low-key Southwell run (5f; handicap debut) seven weeks ago.

9/1

7th

2

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Hayynah

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ollie Sangster

Early ability at 6f and 7f but she benefited from the drop to 5f when winning over C&D in February; that wasn't particularly competitive but as an unexposed improver she needs considering on her handicap debut.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £19.80
Straight Forecast £16.97
Trifecta £64.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Comic Strip

SPOTLIGHT:

Ambishio

POSTDATA:

Hayynah

RP RATINGS:

Saucy Jane

Daily Record:

Hayynah

Daily Mail:

Comic Strip

D Express:

Comic Strip

The Star:

Comic Strip

The Sun:

Saucy Jane

The Times:

Ambishio

The Guardian:

Ambishio

Daily Mirror:

Ambishio