April 15 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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Conference & Events At Southwell Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Conference & Events At Southwell Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.70
  • Place: £3.70

Form: -52409 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than for his win at Newcastle in September; below his best in two starts over 1m since finishing fourth over this C&D in February but he should be happier back at 7f.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

40/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form: 0-7658

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who didn't run badly at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) two starts ago; however, he was well beaten there nine days ago and isn't sure to be suited by the return to 7f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

No wins in 23 but has been banging at the door in recent months and won't mind returning to 7f.

11/4

3rd

3

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

0-22 but he has been banging at the door in recent months, most recently a close second over C&D nine days ago; cheekpieces were absent there but they return tonight; should go well again.

9/4

2nd

9

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Record stands at 0-21 but he has been banging at the door on AW and turf since April; well drawn for one that races prominently and he should be in the thick of it once again.

7/2

3rd
8 (12)
English Lady

12/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 83130- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two wins from 11 starts, the latest of those wins coming at Kempton (1m, AW) in September off a 3lb lower mark than today's; disappointing there in November and now returns following a 161-day break.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

English Lady

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Dual 7f Polytrack winner; has had only a couple of goes on turf and may be open to improvement.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

English Lady

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Dual 7f Polytrack winner; did well to finish third over C&D on recent seasonal debut, having endured a wide trip from stall 12, and is still quite lightly raced after only 12 starts; high on the list.

13/2

3rd

8

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

English Lady

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Two wins from 11 starts, the latest of those wins coming at Kempton (1m, AW) in September off a 3lb lower mark than today's; disappointing there in November and now returns following a 161-day break.

12/1

6/1

Form: 543263 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner, most recently in a C&D classified event in January; bounced back from a lesser effort when a close-up third here 18 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Call Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better on turf than a 1-21 record might suggest; two recent backward steps (never travelling here latest) but recorded a pair of near misses here before those, including over C&D off 2lb higher.

6/1

6th

8

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Call Glory

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Just 1-20 on turf and below par at Lingfield (7f, good) last Tuesday, but prior to that he finished close-up twice in a row here (6f/7f, good to firm) and he can be bang there if leaving last time behind.

6/1

5th

8

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Call Glory

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice on Southwell AW in January and usually thereabouts since but he is 1-19 on turf; should go close but his win record is off-putting.

9/2

Form: -32568

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 897532 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 6f in November when trained by Katie Scott; didn't quite get home when third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) earlier in the month, and ran well when second of 14 at Thirsk (7f, good) five days ago; may be able to go one better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

Form: 8711-5 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
2-2 in handicaps for Martin Dunne, winning here and at Lingfield (both over 6f); didn't get the best of passages at Wolverhampton (6f) on his first start for this yard and looks worth a try over this extra furlong.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing With Drums

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Three-time AW winner over 6f; yet to offer much over this far (0-5) and hasn't beaten a rival in his last two races.

11/1

9th

5

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Dancing With Drums

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adam Kirby

Three-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in May off a 1lb lower mark than today's; third on turf at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) after that success but he's been below that level over this trip in two starts since.

20/1

5th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Dancing With Drums

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Triple 6f scorer on Tapeta or Polytrack, and ought to have races in him on turf also judged on last month's Chepstow third (good to soft); this trip still seemed too far for now at Redcar latest, however.

12/1

Form: 4544-1 CD

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gained his third course win when making all over C&D 83 days ago, clinging on at the line; only 1lb higher on his first start since and makes the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Rusheen Boy

9st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Six-time winner (6f/7f), including when coming out on top in a match race under Joe Bradnam at Yarmouth (7f, soft) two weeks ago; has form on the AW over 1m but a 5lb rise for that latest success demands a bit more.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Rusheen Boy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four of his five wins have come over 6f/7f on the AW, but the other came in emphatic fashion here (6f, good to firm) a year ago; probably ran even better than it looked when third of ten at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and a major player for last year's winning stable.

100/30

3rd

4

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Rusheen Boy

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Has won on turf but four of his five wins have been on AW; it may be best to wait until he returns to AW.

13/2

9th
12 (5)
Embarked

40/1

Form: -95387 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

Form: -76447 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three wins from 32 starts; unlucky not to go closer when fourth of 11 here over 6f last month but he failed to build on that when seventh here ten days ago; steps back up to 7f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Beelzebub

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Tumbled down the weights for three yards on the AW and took advantage of a lenient turf mark for his new trainer, without the usual headgear, under Myla Coppins at Windsor last Monday; had a good bit in hand there and has no penalty for it; obvious chance.

4/5

1st

7

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Beelzebub

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins at 6f and 7f on artificial surfaces; on a losing run of over two years but he acts on turf and is on a useful mark for his latest new yard on the pick of his 2025 form; usually wears aids but none today.

14/1

10th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Three wins from 32 starts; unlucky not to go closer when fourth of 11 here over 6f last month but he failed to build on that when seventh here ten days ago; steps back up to 7f.

10/1

Form: 4301-0 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won four handicaps in 2025, including at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his final start for Alice Haynes; failed to beat a rival home here over 6f on his stable debut but he may come on from that first start for 205 days.
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6th

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Dylan Cunha

Six-time AW winner for Alice Haynes, the most recent coming at Chelmsford last August; 5lb lower than for that success but he's been well held in four starts since joining this stable.

12/1

6th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Dylan Cunha

Should be well handicapped but he has suffered three heavy defeats for his new yard; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb but there are risks attached at present.

16/1

10th

3

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps for Alice Haynes last year (one over C&D), latterly off this mark, despite often lugging left; not offered a lot in two runs back for his current yard and needs a revival.

33/1

14/1

Form: 32089-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden but she went close at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last May when trained by George Boughey; failed to beat a rival home in two starts for Robert Eddery and now makes her debut for another new yard having been off for 244 days; hood applied.
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12th

4

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sixteen One

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

13-race maiden but she went close at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last May when trained by George Boughey; failed to beat a rival home in two starts for Robert Eddery and now makes her debut for another new yard having been off for 244 days; hood applied.

14/1

9th

9

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sixteen One

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Maiden who had plenty of chances (6f-1m2f) for George Boughey before being sold for 11,000gns; 50-1 and offered no immediate promise for new yard when a remote last of eight at Nottingham (8.4f) a fortnight ago.

33/1

8

(5)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Sixteen One

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

11-race maiden; placed at Newmarket (1m, good) and Leicester (6f, good to soft) in May but poor run on fast ground last time; has since changed yards; perhaps best watched on first run for new trainer.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £749.00
Straight Forecast £447.78
Tricast £12976.15
Trifecta £2508.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Orbital Chime

Telegraph:

Dancing With Drums

NEWMARKET:

Rusheen Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Rainwater

D Express:

Dancing With Drums

The Star:

Dancing With Drums

Daily Record:

Rusheen Boy

POSTDATA:

Orbital Chime

The Times:

Orbital Chime

The Guardian:

Orbital Chime

Daily Mail:

Orbital Chime

Daily Mirror:

Orbital Chime

The Sun:

Orbital Chime