April 23 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 212162 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.
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6th

6

(11)

21st Sep 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 7lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

In good form earlier in the year, winning three 7f handicaps; not at his best here 12 weeks ago and likely best watched back from a break.

33/1

6th

1

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Three wins over 7f this year, two of them here, and he turned in another solid effort at Southwell 38 days ago (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

21st May 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 210880 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.
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3rd

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Fools Rush In

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Six-time turf winner who was also winning his sixth AW event when scoring at Southwell (7f) in February; 2lb lower when coming back to form with neck defeat over that C&D in April but not seen since; nothing wrong with his mark if this isn't merely a springboard to another AW campaign.

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 835-50 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won her first two starts in 7f novice events on the AW but she's mostly struggled since, including when beating only one home at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago; drops in grade with her mark continuing to fall.
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9th

6

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Searchingtheblues

9st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Won on the AW on her first two starts in July 2024 but she's without a win since; had cheekpieces on for the first time when runner-up to a well-treated rival at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) last month before a respectable fourth of ten on the AW at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid place chance.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Lingfield (AW)

Searchingtheblues

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Mark Usher

Started handicap life on an unrealistic mark and has proven wildly inconsistent since; one of her better efforts on a rare turf start last time, when flying off in front in first-time cheekpieces, but she's no certainty to repeat the dose.

11/2

8/1

Form: -76582

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but he ran well, albeit did have every chance, when runner-up behind Enpassant over C&D eight days ago; place claims.
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2nd

12

(11)

13th Oct 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Finally put his head in front in a 7f handicap here in July; held his form since but could prove vulnerable for the win from a double-figure stall.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

On Key

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Beat Midnight's Dream at Wolverhampton (7f) in July when recording a belated first success; stamina stretched over 8.6f last time; more appealing than most.

6/1

7th

2

(10)

26th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

No problem with his consistency, especially on Tapeta, but is just 1-27 and yet to tackle beyond 7f; could go well again, but others are preferred for the win.

4/1

Form: 6011-1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October and completed the hat-trick when winning on his return at Thirsk (7f, good) 13 days ago; can remain competitive back on the AW following a 2lb rise.
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9th

4

(12)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Mwafaq

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has made good progress this year, collecting three wins (7f-8.3f) along the way; below form on Tapeta last month (raced too freely) but further improvement remains possible.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Three-time winner this year, the most recent coming when narrowly holding off Amidst The Chaos at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in July; did well to finish as close as he did at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 12 days ago after his blindfold was removed late and has good claims if seeing out this stiffer 1m2f.

7/2

5th

8

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive 4yo who landed his third win of the year, at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month in gritty fashion; no disgrace in going down by a neck at Hamilton (8.5f, good) three weeks ago and remains in top form; worth following on this step up in trip.

7/2

Form: 34-738 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 15 starts came at Brighton (7f, good) last August but she ran well when third of nine at Kempton (1m, AW) in January; however, she was below her best there 78 days ago and now drops back in trip.
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13th

4

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Berning Hot

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Modest strike-rate but both her wins have come over C&D; ran on to take a never-dangerous fifth over C&D last week; each-way shout.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:49 Lingfield (AW)

Berning Hot

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Attwater

Doubled her tally in 7f Brighton handicap 19 days ago, leading late under a patient ride; not out of things despite a 4lb weight rise.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 524091 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gained his third success on the AW when beating On Key over C&D eight days ago, despite hanging left; holds solid claims under a 5lb penalty (due to be 1lb higher in future).
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3rd

8

(1)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Successful for previous yards; ran respectably on debut for current stable but has regressed at Southwell in two subsequent starts; hence a turnaround is required.

12/1

4th

6

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Left Michael Herrington for 12,000gns; bang there on yard debut over 7f at Newcastle and should be in the mix once more.

8/1

3rd

6

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Enpassant

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner in the spring who was picked up from Michael Herrington for 12,000gns a couple of months ago; have to go a long way back for the last time he won off a mark this high, while all victories have come after a recent start.

12/1

Form: 700-70 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won four times for his previous stable, three of which came on the AW at Newcastle; ended his time with that yard with some lesser efforts and he's been well held in two starts for Scott Dixon; dropped another 3lb.
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5th

3

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons include three at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta); 16lb below last winning mark, but five starts since returning for this yard in February leave him with plenty to prove, despite the drop in grade.

25/1

10th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Mereside Madness

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Scott Dixon

Well short of his best since joining this yard, only beating a handful of runners home in his four runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

33/1

9th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Mereside Madness

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

A four-time winner but has been regressing for a while and no effort of note for current yard.

33/1

Form: 8420-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two wins from 21 starts; went close at Nottingham (8.5f, heavy) in October but he's struggled since (Flat/jumps), including when well beaten at that same track 15 days ago; drops back to 7f; others are preferred.
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9th

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Louie The Legend

11st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner whose best hurdling effort came with the switch to handicaps when third at Southwell (2m, good) in May, but he failed to match that form when well backed at Warwick nine days later; latest Flat run is best overlooked and he has claims if reproducing the Southwell effort.

8/1

9th

2

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Well below market expectations over hurdles last time (potential stamina issues but has never been the most consistent) and returns to the Flat on a handy mark; course winner as a 2yo (good to soft) and he's considered under Fletcher Yarham.

6/1

6th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Louie The Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; ran his best race in this sphere when third of ten finishers at Southwell (2m, good) nine days ago on his handicap debut; has scope to improve further and should run well.

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £55.10
Straight Forecast £63.34
Tricast £928.51
Trifecta £379.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Enpassant

SPOTLIGHT:

Mwafaq

NEWMARKET:

Louie The Legend

The Times:

Bomb Squad

RP RATINGS:

Mwafaq

The Guardian:

Mwafaq

Daily Record:

Mwafaq

Telegraph:

Louie The Legend

Daily Mail:

Enpassant

Daily Mirror:

Enpassant

The Sun:

Enpassant

The Star:

Enpassant

D Express:

Bomb Squad