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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

28th Jun 2026

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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

1st

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

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.

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

2

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Searchingtheblues

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Placed twice off higher marks on AW this year but has become inconsistent and was soundly beaten on latest outing five weeks ago; also disappointed on only previous turf start (in May 2025); not an easy one to predict in first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

8

(14)

16th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

On Key

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Scott Dixon

Only 1-26 but that win was three runs back over 7f at Wolverhampton and it had been coming; has continued to run well and 6f is fine, as is this track.

5/1

2nd

5

(4)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Off the mark at the 24th attempt when keeping on to beat Midnight's Dream over C&D two starts ago; didn't see things out under a penalty at Chepstow six days ago but he's now 3lb lower; solid.

7/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

4

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Mwafaq

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive 4yo who scored over C&D (good to soft) in June before making it five wins in his last seven starts when overcoming interference to shade a close finish at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago; he and the second were clear of the rest on Town Moor so a 4lb rise may not stop him.

4/1

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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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Berning Hot

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last August came off 4lb higher but she's struggled since returned to turf, including back here earlier this month; hard to back her with conviction currently.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Berning Hot

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Placed twice on Polytrack this year (1m/7f); safely held on both starts since returned to turf but this is easier than the Sandown race she contested last month, and she's now 2lb lower than for last summer's C&D win; worth a second look.

11/1

10th

11

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Berning Hot

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Returned to form when runner-up at Kempton (1m, AW) in May, but down the field at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) since and she's won just one of her 18 starts; needs to bounce back.

25/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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

Adelaide Bay

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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