April 28 / 16.05 Southwell (AW)

16.05

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Come Racing For Free 18th June Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Come Racing For Free 18th June Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 453720

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-13 and latest effort on turf was modest, but he was only beaten half a length by Jack Andrea over this C&D the time before (pair clear); 3lb better off and every chance if bouncing back.
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10th

3

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Arths Gold

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Capable of the odd howler but he opened his account in Southwell handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and similar form when third in an amateur riders' race back there three weeks later; wasn't at his best in another amateur riders' race last time but he's recovered from blips before.

10/1

6th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Richard Hannon

Finally opened his account at Southwell in April and he followed it with a solid third of eight there eight days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Hannon

A few near-misses around here before finally off the mark three weeks ago off 6lb lower (boasts a much better record on Tapeta than Polytrack); holds obvious claims under the vastly experienced Simon Walker.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 32255-

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Forced a dead-heat at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) in November, but was subsequently demoted so is technically 0-11; return to this trip should suit, but he has been off for 130 days; market useful.
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3rd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Electric Bass

9st 13lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

0-14 but six times a runner-up and he also ran well in a similar race over C&D last year; his form dipped last time but that was his first run on soft ground; likely to go well.

3/1

5th

5

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Electric Bass

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

0-13 and his six runner-up placings may suggest something's afoot; did dead-heat at Kempton (1m4f, AW; demoted to second) in November and he comes here in form having chased one home again at Southwell in April and Bath last time; handles good to soft; can make his presence felt.

4/1

2nd

3

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Electric Bass

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Dead-heated at Kempton in November but was subsequently demoted; now 0-12 but ran a pleasing race in defeat at Southwell last time after 130 days away; races prominently.

11/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 361211 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
In fine form in recent months and bids for a course hat-trick; had half a length to spare over Arth's Gold over this trip last time and is now 3lb worse off, but something appears to have clicked; major player.
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1st

1

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Jack Andrea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Won at Southwell in March and April (1m3f/1m4f) before another solid effort when third there 46 days ago; still seeking his first win on turf but has each-way claims in the returning cheekpieces.

4/1

3rd

6

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Jack Andrea

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

In fine form in recent months and bids for a course hat-trick; had half a length to spare over Arth's Gold over this trip last time and is now 3lb worse off, but something appears to have clicked; major player.

11/4

1st

6

(5)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Jack Andrea

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

Took him 19 attempts to break his duck but his last three efforts read 121, the latest win coming by a head over 1m3f here eight days ago; 3lb rise fair enough and should stay the extra furlong; shortlisted.

3/1

20/1

Form: 5-9727 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Patchy form since gaining his sole success here (1m) 13 months ago, but has run well on a couple of occasions over middle-distances on this track during that period; each-way claims if producing his best.
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4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Spec Of Light

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since; latest start was a rare turf race and (poor form in this sphere) and overall score is 1-19.

20/1

8th

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Spec Of Light

10st 0lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since and needs something extra today.

33/1

8th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.

20/1

20/1

Form: -88917 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner and has won here six times, the latest (1m6f) in March; finished well behind a couple of these over C&D last time, though, so has a bit to find.
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7th

2

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Often a front runner who has gained six of his seven wins on the AW at Southwell; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well, but a record of 1-20 on turf suggests others are more likely.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six of his seven wins have been on the AW at Southwell, the most recent by a wide margin over 1m6f in March under Elle-May Croot; held in four starts since and others are preferred.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Lednikov

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six of his seven wins have been on the AW at Southwell, the most recent in March off a 4lb lower mark; below his best in three starts since and others are preferred now he switches back to turf.

16/1

Form: 58992-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole success came at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) in October 2024 and ended the last campaign with a fair second of seven at Nottingham (1m2f, soft); off six months and has run well fresh, but others still make greater appeal.
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6th

1

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Artavian

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Fair third at Chepstow last time (1m2f, good to soft); yet to win in nine runs on AW and, although he stays 1m4f, has stamina to prove at this trip.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Artavian

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Heavy-ground winner in autumn 2024 who proved patchy during a limited campaign last year (fair second for Frederick Tett latterly); inclind to pull hard on comeback (Tapeta) and should fare better in a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

7th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Artavian

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Patrick Chamings

Sole success came at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) in October 2024 and ended the last campaign with a fair second of seven at Nottingham (1m2f, soft); off six months and has run well fresh, but others still make greater appeal.

16/1

Form: 116243

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Rattled up a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events on Tapeta for Daragh Bourke (7f-9.5f) in January; has run with credit in her last three starts for this yard, but still has to conclusively prove she wants this far.
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8th

2

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Eagles Whistle

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Rattled up a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events on Tapeta for Daragh Bourke (7f-9.5f) in January; has run with credit in her last three starts for this yard, but still has to conclusively prove she wants this far.

9/1

3rd

5

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Whistle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Rattled up a hat-trick for Daragh Bourke (7f-9.5f) earlier in the year; similar level of form since joining this trainer, runner-up over 8.5f here on penultimate start, and perhaps found 1m4f too far at Catterick (6-4 favourite) a fortnight ago; chance.

5/2

4th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:33 Catterick

Eagles Whistle

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Joey Ramsden

Won three classified events at up to 9.4f in the space of four days in January when trained by Daragh Bourke; better effort in handicaps for new yard when second off 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago; good shout on that form buts need to prove that he's as effective on turf (0-9) and that he has the stamina for this much longer trip.

7/4

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 39459-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in five starts on turf/Polytrack last year without progressing; drops in grade on her return from 197 days off, but may be best watched unless attracting support.
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3rd

6

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Shaffron

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Hinted at ability in five starts last year but she didn't help her chance by hanging right at Southwell (1m4f, AW) on her reappearance 16 days ago; up in grade.

8/1

9th

1

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Shaffron

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Menuisier

Hinted at ability in five starts on turf/Polytrack last year without progressing; drops in grade on her return from 197 days off, but may be best watched unless attracting support.

12/1

7

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Shaffron

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Menuisier

Daughter of Sea The Moon who has shown fair form in her four runs to date, not discredited on her turf/handicap debut when fifth at Yarmouth (11.5f) 26 days ago; she may still do better back on the AW so needs considering.

22/1

11/2

Form: -42342 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Just 1-30 on the AW, but the win came over C&D and he was only beaten a head by Jack Andrea here (1m3f) last month; 5lb pull makes him a player even though his losing run is mounting up.
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4th

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:56 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to his C&D win just over two years ago but lost out only by a neck when clear second back here (1m2f, good) 12 days ago and is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip; high on the list.

100/30

2nd

3

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Record here reads 3133, the win coming over 1m4f in June 2024; 0-21 since, though, and others are preferred for the win; stable triple-handed.

11/2

5th

1

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on.

8/1

Form: 86-612 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £54.80
Straight Forecast £50.30
Tricast £113.98
Trifecta £258.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack Andrea

Daily Record:

Tupero

POSTDATA:

Arth's Gold

RP RATINGS:

Jack Andrea

NEWMARKET:

Jack Andrea

The Times:

Jack Andrea

Telegraph:

Jack Andrea

The Guardian:

Jack Andrea

Daily Mail:

Jack Andrea

D Express:

Jack Andrea

Daily Mirror:

Jack Andrea

The Sun:

Jack Andrea

The Star:

Jack Andrea