April 23 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 69120-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole win came by a nose at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last August and he ran well when second of nine at Kempton (1m3f, AW) next time; possibly didn't handle the undulations of Newmarket (1m4f) in the Old Rowley Cup when last seen and has since been gelded; could be capable of bouncing back returned to the AW.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Elsass

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Disappointing at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but prior to that he was 2-2 since being gelded, with convincing wins at Southwell (1m3f, AW) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); could bounce back.

9/2

10th

11

(12)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Elsass

8st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Second on good to firm last June (much better form since); well held when upped to 1m4f for a hot handicap on final start last season; gelded subsequently and won over 1m3f at Southwell (AW) and Hamilton (good; by 5l in good style) in his two races this term; up 8lb and into a much tougher contest, back at 1m4f, but maybe he's putting it all together now.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2251-7 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when beating two rivals in good style in a maiden at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in November but he dropped away up the straight having taken a grip in a handicap at Kempton on his return 17 days ago; needs to build on that.
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1st

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Marnier

10st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record is only 1-10, the success in AW maiden; however, shaped well in C&D handicap (good) most recently, staying on for third place in his first attempt beyond 1m4f; possibilities off current mark kept to this scenario.

5/2

3rd

1

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Marnier

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

His only win from nine starts came in a three-runner AW maiden (1m4f) last November; he has run to a useful level in three handicaps this year (1m3f-1m4f) but stepping up to 1m6f needs to prompt further progress

11/2

6th

7

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Marnier

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Can lead; chased home two good ones on his debut at Newbury last April but he hasn't built on that and become expensive to follow; did win three-runner maiden at Lingfield (1m4f) in November but his latest second of six at Southwell (1m3f, also AW) was another reversal for supporters; form chance off same mark but tempting to look elsewhere.

7/2

Form: 1112-8 C

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won his last two starts for Ralph Beckett and completed the hat-trick here over 2m in November when visored for the first time on his debut for this stable; ran another good race when runner-up at Kempton (2m) next time but he was below his best 97 days ago; could bounce back on his first start since but this drop back in trip may not be ideal.
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2nd

5

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

New York Minute

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

Ran poorly last time, taking turf record to 0-6; broadly consistent on AW otherwise for current yard and he is 2-2 over C&D, the wins gained last autumn; 3-8 overall in this sphere; likely to be played late by Jamie Spencer (up for first time) and has possibilities back here.

9/2

9th

8

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

New York Minute

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped on AW last September-December, including for 1m6f/2m hat-trick; peak form was not repeated this year, including in two small fields this spring but they were at 1m3f/1m4f; returning to 2m should be a big help but none of his turf form (five races) approaches this mark.

12/1

2nd

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

New York Minute

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped last autumn, with him landing a hat-trick, including two over 2m round Southwell, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; solid effort there last Thursday, back from a few months off (1m3f), but he'll want a similarly strong pace this evening.

3/1

10/1

Form: 435-16

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got off to the perfect start for this stable when narrowly coming out on top at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month but wasn't able to build on that at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 12 days ago; place claims back on the AW.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:43 Kempton (AW)

Yaa Min

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hayley Burton

Two wins from six starts since joining Hayley Burton, both over 1m4f on Lingfield Polytrack; dictated the pace on second occasion and he's not been in quite such good form on either start since, albeit with 2m looking a stretch on latest; probably on the premises.

6/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Yaa Min

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hayley Burton

Two wins from five starts since joining Hayley Burton, with both the wins over 1m4f on Lingfield Polytrack (dictated the pace on penultimate start); back to turf for a lesser show on Saturday; while not dismissed due to this new trip, it is a sizeable step in the dark.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Yaa Min

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hayley Burton

Two wins from four starts since joining Hayley Burton, both the victories coming over 1m4f on Lingfield's AW track; should prove just as effective back on turf and he is not fully exposed just yet.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3922-0

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
First past the post (demoted to second having caused interference) in a handicap at Beverley last August but he failed to beat a rival at Meydan (1m4f, good) 41 days ago; dropping back in trip should suit and he may bounce back on his return to Britain.
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1st

3

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Desert Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Saeed bin Suroor

0-10 although he did 'win' at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; demoted for interference) last August; best run since when second to Classic Encounter at Redcar (1m, good to firm; first-time visor) when last seen in May; gets a weights pull and a form case can be made.

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Desert Shadow

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Nine-race maiden; two sound runs over 1m2f after being gelded last August (relegated after passing post in front on second occasion); disappointing at 1m4f this season, but drop to 1m not sure to suit; visor now tried.

3/1

5th

3

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Saeed bin Suroor

First past the post (demoted to second having caused interference) in a handicap at Beverley last August but he failed to beat a rival at Meydan (1m4f, good) 41 days ago; dropping back in trip should suit and he may bounce back on his return to Britain.

3/1

Form: 2/231-

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Finished third of five at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on her handicap debut last April, form that has been well franked by the winner, and got off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) on her final start for Peter Chapple-Hyam; has since changed yards (same owner) having been off since and could have more to offer.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:23 Ascot

Lady Ridgewood

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

AW maiden winner for Peter Chapple-Hyam last term but it was an inauspicious start for this yard when suffering two heavy defeats in the spring; possibly flattered when fourth of six at Chester (10.5f, soft) four weeks ago but she's not handicapped out of this if that signals a revival in fortunes; first try at this trip (sister to a Grade 3 1m4f winner).

25/1

4th

5

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Chester

Lady Ridgewood

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Signed off for Peter Chapple-Hyam with a breakthrough win at Chelsmsford (1m2f) in August; off eight months and has failed to beat a rival in handicaps at Southwell (1m3f) and Ascot (1m2f) this spring though.

20/1

9th

3

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

16:05 Ascot

Lady Ridgewood

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ian Williams

1m2f AW maiden winner last August on her final start for Peter Chapple-Hyam but always behind in 1m3f Southwell handicap on her recent return for Ian Williams; can only be watched after that.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £13.68
Trifecta £70.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Marnier

The Times:

Lady Ridgewood

RP RATINGS:

New York Minute

SPOTLIGHT:

Elsass

POSTDATA:

Marnier

NEWMARKET:

Marnier

Daily Mirror:

Marnier

The Sun:

Marnier

Daily Record:

Marnier

Telegraph:

Lady Ridgewood

Daily Mail:

Lady Ridgewood

The Star:

Lady Ridgewood

The Guardian:

New York Minute

D Express:

New York Minute