May 07 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 43242- BF

Last run: 138 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he posted some good efforts last year, including when beaten a neck (by one who won his next four) at Newcastle (1m, AW) 138 days ago; steps up in grade on his first start since.
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2nd

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Off the mark when winning at Southwell (1m, AW) in May and followed up over this C&D next time (good); has posted two good placed efforts since, the most recent at Chester (7.5f, soft) last month off a 2lb lower mark than today's, and makes the shortlist.

9/4

2nd

5

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Military Leader

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Lightly raced, he landed a quickfire double at Southwell and Thirsk over 1m last month and was beaten 2l when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago; there may be more to come and he should not be far away.

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Military Leader

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Chased home the bang-in-form Aisling Oscar over C&D in December, and he's 2-2 since returning from a break, winning at Southwell and Thirsk (both 1m); has risen a combined total of 10lb (3lb since latest) for those two wins, but he has to figure on the shortlist in pursuit of the hat-trick.

11/4

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -22111 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form.
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3rd

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Roaring Ralph

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has been in tremendous form this year, winning five of his last six starts, the most recent under Rhys Elliott at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; unpenalised for that success and holds good claims in hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Roaring Ralph

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

In tremendous form this year, and has won four of his last five races, three over 1m at Southwell and last time over 7f at Ayr (good to firm); has gone up 19lb (up 3lb for Ayr win) and should go well again.

13/8

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 443/01 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stepped forward considerably from his stable debut and first start for 553 days when landing a C&D handicap 12 days ago (made all); that was his first try on the AW and he's respected off this 4lb higher mark.
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4th

5

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Avatar Jet

9st 6lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Made all on AW debut and second start back from a long absence at Southwell (1m, AW) in April, and third there since (1m) in a race that is working out very well; won on turf in 2024 and he's a strong candidate if his good recent form continues back on grass.

15/2

3rd

6

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stepped forward considerably from his stable debut and first start for 553 days when landing a C&D handicap 12 days ago (made all); that was his first try on the AW and he's respected off this 4lb higher mark.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 325-46 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins include two at this track (1m/1m3f), the most recent coming last July off a mark 1lb lower than today's; below his best here over 1m3f last month and better is needed now dropping back in trip with cheekpieces back on.
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3

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jessica Macey

Has gained all of his three wins on the AW but is knocking on the door for his first turf win; placed on his last two runs, latest when runner-up at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month; claims.

11/4

2nd

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

All three wins have been on the AW but has been placed on turf on three occasions, including when running on for third at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; makes appeal.

13/2

3rd

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form.

8/1

5/1

Form: 3-2334

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third over this C&D on her handicap debut, doing best of those from off the pace, and posted another solid effort when fourth at Beverley (8.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago; good claims back on AW.
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6th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Holly Mist

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Roger Varian

0-8 but she ran well for a long way when third of six in a Class 5 handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; that trip seemed to stretch her and she could make a bold bid on this drop back to 1m2f; first-time blinkers.

100/30

3rd

4

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Holly Mist

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Varian

Only had the seven races and could improve for going this far judged on her keeping-on fifth over 1m2f at Pontefract; was beaten only 2.5l that day.

2/1

5th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Holly Mist

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Newmarket raider; six-race maiden who is proving reasonably consistent and whose handicap efforts, all at about 1m, suggest this step up in distance may well prompt progress; first success is conceivable.

5/1

8/1

Form: 22122- D BF

Last run: 291 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In good form last year, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and finishing runner-up on four occasions, most recently at Redcar (1m, good to soft) 291 days ago; needed his reappearance over this C&D last May and that may well be the case again.
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1st

8

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Grant Tuer

Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid.

4/1

2nd

6

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win 12 months ago and better form when second on his next two starts; not quite hit those heights this year but returning to this track may help.

7/1

5th

11

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bellasio

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Grant Tuer

In fine fettle (form figure 522122) last spring/summer, rounding off with a close second to Eeetee at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 6-4 favourite) in July; fair sixth to Military Leader on Southwell comeback run but disappointed over 1m2f at Haydock subsequently; best watched.

16/1

Form: 4463-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Posted an improved effort when a close-up third of seven on his handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) 231 days ago and has since undergone gelding/wind operations; also has the tongue-tie back on and he's a contender back on the AW.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Seven defeats include four handicaps, the best of which was a close third on good to soft at Yarmouth last September (1m); didn't convince stamina-wise over 1m2f last time and now has a good deal further to travel.

9/2

5th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: S Woods

Low-mileage 4yo has been kept to 1m since handicapping, running well on first occasion but disappointing in two starts this term; chance of a resurgence largely depends on the effects of new trip.

9/1

7th

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: S Woods

Showed some ability last year, as when a close third of seven on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) in September; gelded and underwent wind surgery prior to not justifying market support on last month's Southwell reappearance (1m, Tapeta); interesting to see if his backers return.

6/1

Form: 6878-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who faded into fourth on his reappearance at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago after racing freely through the early stages; now 2lb lower and may come on for that outing.
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7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

10th

10

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Give Me The Night

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Rimell

0-8; placed in a maiden here last June but he's been well held in six starts since, five of which were handicaps; steps up in trip with better needed; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 083214 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.
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6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

9th

10

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.

9/1

Form: 818455 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained his fourth win at his track when coming from off the pace to win by a neck here in January; kept on into fifth behind Avatar Jet over C&D 12 days ago and has each-way claims if this is run to suit.
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6th

2

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month.

14/1

10th

8

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his fourth win at his track when coming from off the pace to win by a neck here in January; kept on into fifth behind Avatar Jet over C&D 12 days ago and has each-way claims if this is run to suit.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner, all in the winter months, latterly off this mark in January; usually misses the break and again hung left when behind Marry The Night over C&D last time; a stronger pace would help for last year's winning yard.

10/1

Form: 52598-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).
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4th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Gallant Lion

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Struggled over 1m at Southwell last month but relished the step back up in trip when winning at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still fairly treated on his old form off this 3lb higher mark and has claims.

100/30

1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

11th

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.30
Straight Forecast £54.07
Tricast £212.29
Trifecta £280.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Avatar Jet

NEWMARKET:

Lordsbridge Grey

SPOTLIGHT:

Holly Mist

The Times:

Roaring Ralph

Daily Mail:

Bellasio

Telegraph:

Military Leader

The Guardian:

Lordsbridge Grey

RP RATINGS:

Holly Mist

Daily Mirror:

Avatar Jet

The Sun:

Avatar Jet

The Star:

Avatar Jet

Daily Record:

Avatar Jet

D Express:

Roaring Ralph