April 30 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

Standard

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2378-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but she has shown plenty of promise, including when second of nine in a Class 5 fillies' handicap here 23 days ago (7f); forced a strong pace on that occasion and ran a good race in the circumstances; drops into her first Class 6 handicap and although she is a prominent racer, her best efforts have come when taking a lead; not fully exposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Spirit Of Jenny

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when scoring at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; creditable second at Leicester (6f, good to firm) next time but she returned from a break with a low-key effort on AW last week; may have needed that run but others are more persuasive.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Jenny

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Off the mark over C&D in April on her eighth start and creditable second at Leicester (6f, good to firm) next time; this lightly raced 4yo can be bang there if returning from a break in the same good form.

7/2

Form: 133317 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.

4/1

3rd

7

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Enjoying a consistent year, winning twice from the front at Kempton since the blinkers went on (doesn't have to lead); nothing wrong with his clear second at Southwell a month ago and holds decent claims despite a further 2lb rise.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW.

5/2

5/1

Form: 574801 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Eldeyaar

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a losing run with a front-running 6f win at Thirsk in April; not so good since but he is well drawn to attack and this track suits his aggressive racing style; one to take seriously.

7/1

8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

Form: 235789 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary Harrison

Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable.

16/1

Form: 88-868 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three classified events in January; has more ability than her rating suggests but she doesn't help herself by pulling and her optimum trip isn't easy to gauge.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:45 Pontefract

Anificas Beauty

10st 8lb

J: Miss Lauren Sanders

T: Peter Winks

1m course winner (stays 1m3f) who won back-to-back starts at Beverley (both 8.5f, sound surface) in May/June; below par here (1m, good) on her penultimate start but posted a better effort at Redcar (1m1f, good to firm) latest; needs another step back in the right direction.

14/1

5th

3

(6)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Anificas Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Bagged a pair of 8.5f Beverley handicaps this summer but she ran poorly in her hat-trick bid at Pontefract (1m) last time; she's the sort to bounce back though.

12/1

7th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Anificas Beauty

9st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Prevailed by 1l last time to complete a Beverley double; back in good form but she failed in two previous hat-trick attempts and was beaten off 2lb lower (finished fourth) in this race 12 months ago.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 186-92 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who got off the mark in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last September; similar form when second to an improving rival at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; easy lead unlikely but he is still considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Chris Dwyer

Made most when scoring at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he has run two solid races in defeat since; well drawn to attack but there are other pace influences on show and his 5f efforts need bettering.

4/1

2nd

8

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Registered his second win when scoring over C&D last month off 5lb lower; went close to following up when going down by half a length at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago and may be worth persevering with at present.

7/2

2nd

3

(10)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Chris Dwyer

C&D winner in September and doubled his tally when making all at Wolverhampton a month ago (second run in cheekpieces); drawn wide but off only 3lb higher he's considered.

5/2

Form: 443910 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

13/2

7th

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

What What What

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.

7/1

15th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.90
Straight Forecast £28.40
Trifecta £106.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Style King

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of Jenny

POSTDATA:

Initial Blue

The Times:

Velvet Skies

The Guardian:

Spirit Of Jenny

D Express:

Spirit Of Jenny

The Sun:

Initial Blue

NEWMARKET:

Style King

Telegraph:

Style King

Daily Mail:

Style King

Daily Mirror:

Style King

The Star:

Style King

Daily Record:

Style King