May 07 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.80
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 851558 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW.
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No / Draw
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13th

4

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Mickey Mongoose

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Four of his five wins have been on the AW, the latest at Southwell in May (7f; 2lb lower); can be inconsistent and doesn't have the best of draws.

20/1

12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mickey Mongoose

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Two 7f AW wins at Southwell this year but he's not easy to predict and was only fourth of seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; that took his turf record to 1-19 and he has something to prove back at this trip.

10/1

4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

2nd
3 (5)
On Key

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 765824

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; 17-race maiden who was runner-up over C&D last month before posting another solid effort here two weeks ago; once again has place claims.
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7th

2

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

Standard

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

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 14896-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win from eight starts came in a classified event at Yarmouth (1m, good) last June; made late gains from off the pace at Kempton (1m) when last seen in October and isn't guaranteed to be suited by this drop back in trip on her return.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(12)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Desert Charm

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

C&D winner who so nearly brought up her hat-trick at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); has another 3lb to deal with but she's on the money right now.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Salisbury

Desert Charm

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mike Murphy

Came good with two narrow wins last month in Chepstow handicap (1m, good) and Lingfield classified (7.6f, good to firm); may need to find a bit extra but is respected in her current mood.

3/1

Form: 353457

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden but he was a close third here over 6f in March; below his best at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and now steps back up to 7f with cheekpieces back on; place claims at best.
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8th

1

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Bullington Bry

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jessica Macey

Failed to build on an encouraging Leicester 6f second (debut for new yard) when just sixth of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 19 days ago; he's now 0-23.

8/1

6th

2

(11)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Bullington Bry

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

22-race maiden but he has shown winning potential, including when second in a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to firm; blinkered first time) on his recent stable debut; draw could have been kinder.

3/1

2nd

1

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Bullington Bry

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

0-21; latest of his three seconds was in February in first-time cheekpieces; slipped leaving the stalls on latest start; has since left Joey Ramsden; being visored first time didn't spark anything on penultimate outing but now it's the turn of blinkers and he has one of the better chances on ratings.

9/1

8/1

Form: -61326 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins on the AW have been at Newcastle, the most recent in a classified event in February; runner-up there in first-time cheekpieces in March but ran below his best at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Tickets

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Neville

The last of his five wins was in a classified event at Newcastle (6f, AW) for Ben Haslam in February; made a solid start for new yard when runner-up there (tongue-tie added) in June and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.

100/30

2nd

7

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Unplaced elsewhere on final three starts for Ben Haslam but wasn't running badly and three out of his last four wins have come at this venue; on a career-low mark and could play a leading role back here in a first-time tongue-tie on his stable debut.

13/2

20/1

Form: -93770 C

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two wins from 33 starts; third of 11 in a C&D classified event in January but he's not been at that level back here on his last three starts; cheekpieces, worn last time, are retained.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Evoluir

10st 2lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Just two wins in 34 starts and he hasn't been in great form on the AW, which usually brings out the best in him.

25/1

6th

10

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Two wins from 33 starts; third of 11 in a C&D classified event in January but he's not been at that level back here on his last three starts; cheekpieces, worn last time, are retained.

20/1

10th

5

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

The odd encouraging effort this winter but he hasn't been at his best on his last two starts; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 437633 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Narrow winner of a 6f handicap here (good to soft) in May and that has been followed by three similar efforts in defeat; creeping up the weights so she will need a bit more now back up to 7f.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Carroll

Back to form when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last month and has made the frame twice since over C&D; she looks sure to be thereabouts.

15/8

2nd

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Back to winning ways when leading late in a C&D handicap last month (good to soft); not quite so good when fourth to Too Much Trevor nine days ago but it was still a fair effort; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

OUR TIP

5/2

Form: -81411 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sprung a surprise at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in February and made it three wins from his last four starts when winning over this C&D 26 days ago; runner-up has won since and this 6yo is a contender off this 3lb higher mark.
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1st

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Three wins on the AW earlier in the year, the latest over C&D in April; just 2lb higher and the return to this trip should suit him; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

2

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Shades Of May

11st 1lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Mark Usher

All three wins have been on the AW (7f/1m) but he ran up to his best when third of ten at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; good claims if coping with the drop back to 6f.

5/2

3rd

3

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Shades Of May

11st 1lb

J: Miss Abigail Henry

T: Mark Usher

Maiden prior to building up a good strike-rate (3-6) on AW this year; however, disappointing when favourite last time and has something to prove back on turf.

6/1

Form: 9-8805

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; did too much too soon in first-time blinkers over 1m here eight days ago and faded into fifth; headgear is retained and he may appreciate the drop back in trip.
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9th

4

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Our Misty Blue

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Can front-run; did too much too soon in first-time blinkers over 1m here eight days ago and faded into fifth; headgear is retained and he may appreciate the drop back in trip.

12/1

5th

4

(11)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Our Misty Blue

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Yet to place, including when 33-1 or bigger in all four of his handicaps; first-time blinkers replace first-time cheekpieces; best watched.

33/1

14th

13

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Our Misty Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Six-race maiden who is far from solid on form and has yet to start at shorter than 33-1; cheekpieces are now added and he needs improvement on this switch to turf.

25/1

Form: 00088- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £112.00
Straight Forecast £76.91
Tricast £755.97
Trifecta £942.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shades Of May

The Times:

Bullington Bry

The Guardian:

On Key

Daily Record:

Autumn Angel

POSTDATA:

Tickets

Telegraph:

Bullington Bry

The Sun:

Bullington Bry

RP RATINGS:

Shades Of May

Daily Mail:

Shades Of May

D Express:

Shades Of May

Daily Mirror:

Shades Of May

The Star:

Shades Of May