April 30 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3700-1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well backed at Doncaster (7f Class 4, good to soft) just over a month ago and that support was justified, as he drew clear of his 15 rivals; 4lb higher but no issues with AW and this long home straight should play to his strengths; the one to beat and he has Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

9th

17

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft ground; better than ever this season, winning at Doncaster (good to soft) and following up at Southwell (again 7f, AW); solid second to Sterling Knight (1m, good) last time but he'll need more from the same mark.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 9542-6 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 8lb lower) last July; fine on AW, as shown with near miss at Kempton (7f; beaten a neck) last October; sixth - faring best of the three involved in this race - in recent 7f Class 5 at Kempton; may strip fitter, with Mikkel Mortensen's 5lb claim handy.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Jersey Maverick

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has modest 1-17 strike-rate but he's pretty consistent and his win was gained over C&D on good to firm ground (just under a year ago); finished well for second at Leicester (6f, good) last month and this step back up in trip is an obvious move; high on the list.

5/2

2nd

3

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Jersey Maverick

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Sole win from 16 starts came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) in April and did best of those ridden prominently when eighth of 22 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience him and he's considered.

6/1

8th

13

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Jersey Maverick

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.

14/1

Form: 4-3259

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins (form figures 1121432) for Charlie Clover, ending his time with that trainer with a narrow defeat here (6f) in February; high in the weights for this trainer (0-2) as a result, only ninth of 12 after an early stumble at Kempton (7f) latest.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Not had a lot of luck with one thing and another lately and won't mind going back up to an easy 7f as he bids to take his course record to 3-3; higher in the weights than when twice winning easily here for Tom Clover last backend but he's respected.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Enjoyed a revival for Charlie Clover between October 2025 and February this year, winning three times; not so good in four runs for current yard but he is slipping back down the weights.

16/1

4th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

State Of Madness

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.

14/1

10/1

Form: 1-6458 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 224243 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Last win came on Chelmsford Polytrack (7f; from 4lb lower) last October; kept in decent form (4224243) this year, a sticking-on third at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 12 days ago to Saturday's Ripon scorer Highland Olly; Paul Mulrennan is a noted booking.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner; despite the stable's poor year he has run a string of fine races in 2026, including when a close fifth of 22 in a Class 4 at York three weeks ago; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

Form: 71-980 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won three on AW at Dundalk (7f-1m) for Mick Mulvany and ended his time for that County Meath handler with a heavy-ground win at Listowel (1m; 13-2) last September; low-key in three starts for Ben Haslam, last of 12 over 1m2f at Doncaster on latest start; mark is beginning to ease.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won three times in Ireland for Mick Mulvany, including at Listowel (1m, heavy) last September; low key in five starts for new trainer, slipping 9lb in the weights - now 1lb below that last winning mark; needs revival on AW return (3-9).

16/1

12th

12

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sunriseontheboyne

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Signed off in Ireland with Listowel win (1m, heavy) last autumn; well held at long odds in four runs (7f-1m2f) for this yard; beginning to fall in the weights but probably best watched unless strong in the market.

25/1

Form: 311250 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Mackie

C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.

5/1

12th

8

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Packetofbiscuits

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Packetofbiscuits

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

May remain competitive provided his recent Southwell AW form is transferred back to turf; however, his record in this sphere, which includes a seller win, is less convincing; presents a dilemma.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £17.77
Trifecta £119.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jimmy Speaking

TOPSPEED:

State Of Madness

POSTDATA:

Packetofbiscuits

The Guardian:

Jersey Maverick

The Star:

King Of Ithaca

Daily Mirror:

State Of Madness

The Times:

Packetofbiscuits

RP RATINGS:

Jimmy Speaking

NEWMARKET:

Jimmy Speaking

Telegraph:

Jimmy Speaking

Daily Mail:

Jimmy Speaking

D Express:

Jimmy Speaking

The Sun:

Jimmy Speaking

Daily Record:

Jimmy Speaking