Southwell

17:05

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 3f 23y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Ollie Pears's RETURN WITH GOLD (nap) hasn't looked back since handicapping and can bag a second win.

An Bradan Feasa

Jockey: Mr E Cagney Trainer: Jack Jones Age/Wt: 5/11-5 F: 6/701 OR: 63

6 tips

Comment: A fairly useful winning hurdler who took a big step forward on his Flat handicap debut when scoring at Catterick (1m4f) a week ago; a player under a 5lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	13/8	63
07/04/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	10 / 14	150/1	-
28/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	7 / 12	80/1	-
02/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / C	4	3 / 3	11/4	110
10/02/25	Plumpton / Handicap / C	4	3 / 5	10/3	115
01/01/25	Fakenham / Handicap / H	3	4 / 8	8/1	118

Chillhi

Jockey: Mr Matt Brown Trainer: B Ellison Age/Wt: 5/11-2 F: 7-609 OR: 65

Comment: On a long losing run and he came in only ninth in 2m Newcastle handicap 12 days ago when again hindered by a slow start; blinkers are refitted but others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	9 / 14	100/1	80
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	10 / 18	25/1	68
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	25/1	72
22/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	8 / 11	16/1	98
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	18/1	75
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	8/1	75

Pride Of Nepal

Jockey: Miss S L Bowen Trainer: A W Carroll Age/Wt: 7/11-0 F: 1137-6 OR: 63

1 tip

Comment: Looked rusty after six months off when a never-dangerous sixth of ten in 1m Kempton handicap 15 days ago; has won at up to 1m4f under today's rider Sarah Bowen and he needs considering with latest run under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	40/1	64
07/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	9/2	65
21/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	15/2	65
01/09/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	11/4	61
23/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	4/1	57
02/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	4/1	58

Meet Me In Meraki

Jockey: Miss Holly Flynn Trainer: P D Evans Age/Wt: 4/10-13 F: 5-1385 OR: 62

Comment: Kickstarted 2025 with 9.5f Wolverhampton victory and he posted a solid fifth of nine in 11.5f Bath handicap 26 days ago; one for the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	5/1	63
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	28/1	64
08/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	15/2	64
25/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	14/1	60
05/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	10/1	61
21/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	17/2	62

Red Force One

Jockey: Mr Luke Connolly Trainer: P A Kirby Age/Wt: 10/10-11 F: 188- OR: 60

Comment: Completed a quick hat-trick at Newmarket (2m) last June but he ended the season with a couple of poor efforts at York and Redcar; this veteran needs to hit the ground running after eight months off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	6/1	61
26/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	4/1	61
27/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	4/1	58
22/06/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	11/4	58
13/06/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	1 / 4	3/1	55
03/06/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	7/2	55

Addosh

Jockey: Mr S Walker Trainer: B Ellison Age/Wt: 7/10-9 F: 4-4230 OR: 58

1 tip

Comment: A fair 2m scorer for James Owen but she came in only 17th for her new yard in 1m Doncaster handicap last month; this return to further is a plus so she's no forlorn hope with Simon Walker up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	17 / 21	33/1	59
12/03/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	5	6 / 9	7/1	98
02/03/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	5	8 / 12	17/2	98
18/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	3/1	59
14/02/25	Fakenham / Handicap / H	5	5 / 10	7/2	100
05/02/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	3 / 10	11/4	100

Mrs Meader

Jockey: Mr Fletcher Yarham Trainer: J & S Birkett Age/Wt: 9/10-7 F: 8180-6 OR: 56

Comment: Scored at Bath (11.5f) last September but she came in last of six on her return in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap last month; she has a bit to prove now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 6	33/1	57
26/10/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	12 / 13	11/1	57
07/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	8 / 16	25/1	58
14/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 13	11/1	54
06/08/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	50/1	56
11/07/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	13/2	59

Persian Phoenix

Jockey: Miss Brodie Hampson Trainer: A Watson Age/Wt: 4/10-4 F: 07-63 OR: 53

1 tip

Comment: It's now 21 starts since her sole victory but she recorded a solid third of eight in 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford last month; possibilities eased 1lb.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	9/1	54
29/01/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	13/2	57
14/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	14/1	59
05/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	17/2	61
26/09/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	7/2	63
31/08/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	11/2	64

Bloodhound

Jockey: Miss Megan Jordan Trainer: S Lycett Age/Wt: 5/10-3 F: 60-26 OR: 52

Comment: Remains winless and he came in a below-par sixth in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap last month; tongue tied now with more required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	4/1	53
27/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	16/1	53
30/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	9/1	55
14/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	17/2	57
18/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	14 / 14	33/1	59
29/08/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	6	5 / 6	11/1	60

Freewheelin

Jockey: Miss Lauren Sanders Trainer: J R Norton Age/Wt: 7/9-11 F: 34-040 OR: 45

Comment: Course winner but that came back in 2022 and he failed to beat a rival in 2m handicap here 40 days ago; cheekpieces are now reached for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	10 / 10	40/1	46
07/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	40/1	45
18/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	80/1	46
29/07/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	33/1	46
11/07/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	50/1	47
30/04/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	14 / 14	100/1	46

Return With Gold

Jockey: Miss Amy Collier Trainer: Ollie Pears Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 968-13 OR: 62

4 tips

Comment: Much improved since sent handicapping, scoring at Newcastle (1m2f) in January and backing it up with an excellent third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in February; big shout after a break with latest form working out really well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	15/2	62
31/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	10/1	57
03/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	8 / 10	200/1	-
21/11/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	100/1	-
07/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 12	200/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Southwell

17:40

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 4f 14y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Marco Botti's Saxon Warrior colt PALAZZO BLU can take another step forward now he goes over 1m4f and quickly resume winning ways here

Foxlight

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 5/10-9 F: 1

2 tips

Comment: Son of Sea The Stars who made a winning start in Lingfield bumper in December before following up in novice over C&D over two months later; not discounted despite having to concede weight all round here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F		5	1 / 8	5/1	-
09/12/24	Lingfield / Unknown / HF		5	1 / 7	18/1	-

Destination Unkown

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 59

Comment: Failed to build on his debut Newcastle fifth when only ninth in 1m2f novice at Redcar 23 days ago; he may still do better, especially once qualified for handicaps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Redcar / Unknown / F		5	9 / 11	50/1	-
25/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	5 / 7	50/1	-

Fabuleux Du Clos

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: S G West Age/Wt: 10/10-2 F: 6

Comment: A fair winning hurdler at up to 3m but this veteran beat only one on his belated Flat debut in 1m4f Newcastle novice in March; he needs to take a big step forward.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	5 / 5	8/1	105
25/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	80/1	-
29/12/23	Doncaster / Handicap / H	3	1 / 3	11/4	108
14/10/23	Hexham / Handicap / H	3	3 / 5	5/2	110
16/07/23	Perth / Handicap / H	4	5 / 7	10/3	110
18/03/23	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	1 / 12	7/2	103

Raging Al

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Trainer: Tim Vaughan Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 95-

Comment: Took a big step forward from his debut when fifth in 1m2f Southwell maiden last June; subsequently bought out of Ralph Beckett's yard for 15,000gns and this son of Sea The Moon is not ruled out for his new yard upped in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/24	Sandown / Unknown / F		2	5 / 13	25/1	-
15/04/24	Windsor / Unknown / F		5	9 / 13	5/1	-

Stavvy

Jockey: Jonny Peate Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 5-

Comment: A fair bumper winner but he beat just one on the back of a wind op in 1m4f Ascot novice last October; lots more is required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/10/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	3	5 / 6	7/1	-
13/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / HF	1	P / 19	100/1	111
18/02/24	Southwell / Unknown / HF	5	1 / 10	4/1	-
28/01/24	Doncaster / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 12	16/1	-
10/01/24	Doncaster / Unknown / HF	5	8 / 18	4/1	-

Damzon

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: H J Evans Age/Wt: 6/9-11 F: 54

Comment: Modest maiden hurdler who has shown similar form in a pair of maidens at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and Kempton (1m3f) this spring; she has something to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 5	100/1	-
18/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	5 / 5	200/1	-
15/01/25	Hereford / Unknown / H	4	11 / 12	50/1	-
21/12/24	Hereford / Unknown / H	4	U / 14	150/1	-
10/12/24	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	6 / 10	150/1	-
27/11/24	Hereford / Unknown / H	4	U / 11	80/1	-

Regal River

Jockey: Ryan Sexton Trainer: Miss J A Camacho Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 35

Comment: Failed to build on her Kempton maiden third when only fifth of seven over C&D last month; this fair bumper performer needs to bounce back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	5 / 7	20/1	-
05/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	22/1	-
22/01/25	Catterick / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 11	9/1	-
30/11/24	Doncaster / Unknown / HF	5	4 / 10	15/2	-

Palazzo Blu

Jockey: Marco Ghiani Trainer: M Botti Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 1-2 OR: 84

6 tips

Comment: Son of Saxon Warrior who made a winning start at Chelmsford (1m2f) in November and built on it when second of seven in 1m2f novice at Yarmouth 25 days ago; he holds leading claims with further progress on the cards on his first go over 1m4f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		4	2 / 7	15/2	-
07/11/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F		4	1 / 7	7/2	-

Creating Mischief

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: Jedd O'Keeffe Age/Wt: 3/8-10

Comment: Sottsass gelding; dam, 1m-1m4f Listed winner (RPR 105), is a half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Horseplay; a considered newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive.

Harpsichord

Jockey: J Mitchell Trainer: S & E Crisford Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 4-1

5 tips

Comment: Daughter of Ribchester who built on her debut promise when comfortably landing 1m4f Lingfield novice 20 days ago; she's firmly in the picture with better still to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F		5	1 / 6	8/11	-
28/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F		5	4 / 12	8/1	-

Masterofperfection

Jockey: K T O'Neill Trainer: Dr R Newland & J Insole Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 0-5

Comment: Son of Mastercraftsman who has shown only poor form thus far, a well-held fifth of seven in 1m4f Wolverhampton novice 29 days ago; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F		5	5 / 7	6/1	-
13/09/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F		4	12 / 12	100/1	-

Peaky Blinder

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: A M Balding Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 6

Comment: 28-1, well-held sixth of nine in novice at Newbury (1m2f, good) on his debut 19 days ago; this son of Soldier Hollow needs to take a major step forward.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Newbury / Unknown / F		2	6 / 9	28/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Southwell

18:10

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 4f 14y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Lednikov is feared but FOREST HAZE gets the vote in the hope she can build on an encouraging stable debut.

Lednikov

Jockey: Elle-May Croot Trainer: I Furtado Age/Wt: 7/9-12 F: 134171 OR: 54

4 tips

Comment: Often front-runner and ridden since October by Elle-May Croot; has gained his last five wins here, the latest ten days ago by 7l when dominant throughout; obvious chance under a 4lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	6/1	54
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	15/2	54
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	9/2	50
15/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	4 / 9	7/1	50
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	11/1	50
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	16/1	47

Nivelle's Magic

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Dan Horsford Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 3484-5 OR: 55

2 tips

Comment: Won three times in 2023 and mostly consistent in a light campaign last year; however, made yard debut three weeks ago on her return from 308 days away and was only fifth of seven at Lingfield (1m2f); stays this far.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	15/2	56
06/06/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	4 / 13	4/1	57
10/04/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 13	3/1	59
13/03/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 13	15/2	59
07/02/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	7/2	59
01/11/23	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	9/2	55

Mr Zippi

Jockey: Jonny Peate Trainer: Sara Ender Age/Wt: 6/9-8 F: 4-6466 OR: 54

Comment: Dual bumper winner; close fourth over C&D in December but four lesser runs have followed, the latest in first-time cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	20/1	56
11/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	7/1	58
15/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	8/1	60
13/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	7/1	62
29/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	25/1	62
18/05/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	5/1	64

Letmebetheboss

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh Trainer: W Muir & C Grassick Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 33125- OR: 53

Comment: Perhaps did too much too early when below par last time but had been running well after a wind operation and followed his clearcut Bath win (1m5f) with a close second over 1m6f here; absent since November but could easily go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/11/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	7/2	54
10/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	5/2	49
01/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 13	9/2	49
04/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	5/2	48
14/08/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	17/2	48
08/07/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	5 / 10	1/1	50

Desiderata

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: T Faulkner Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 1403 OR: 53

1 tip

Comment: Wolverhampton classified winner over 9.4f in January and was third of ten in a handicap there three weeks ago; starts have been an issue, though, and he was withdrawn last week after getting loose at the start; could feature should the new hood focus his mind.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	3/1	54
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	0 / 7	3/1	54
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	11/8	52
04/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	1 / 9	66/1	47
06/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	12 / 14	125/1	50
16/09/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	4	11 / 14	200/1	-

This Time Maybe

Jockey: George Bass Trainer: M D I Usher Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 253612 OR: 53

4 tips

Comment: Finally off the mark over 1m4f at Wolverhampton and ran well back there under a penalty; up another 2lb here but unlikely to be far away; races prominently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	15/2	51
01/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	9/2	46
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	5/1	47
27/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	6/1	47
10/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	5 / 11	11/2	47
20/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	14/1	47

Ring Fenced

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: Micky Hammond Age/Wt: 6/9-3 F: 8470-3 OR: 49

Comment: Back from a break and in first-time blinkers when a never-dangerous third behind Lednikov over 1m3f here on Easter Sunday; unlikely to gain her revenge on the winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	20/1	49
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	66/1	51
31/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	40/1	52
03/05/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	11/4	54
27/02/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	40/1	56
17/02/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	28/1	58

Pittsburg

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: R Potter Age/Wt: 9/9-1 F: 050-45 OR: 47

Comment: Form figures of 112 in his last three runs over fences so returns to the Flat in good heart; could still be vulnerable with a Flat strike-rate of 1-23 (Kempton winner early last year).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	5	2 / 8	9/5	90
10/04/25	Hereford / Handicap / C	5	1 / 7	10/3	83
26/03/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	5	1 / 6	13/8	79
16/03/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	5	3 / 6	11/2	80
12/03/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / C	5	5 / 7	18/1	80
20/02/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / C	5	5 / 9	11/2	81

Forest Haze

Jockey: Marco Ghiani Trainer: P W Chapple-Hyam Age/Wt: 5/9-1 F: 0-8674 OR: 47

2 tips

Comment: 0-8 but it was her first run for Peter Chapple-Hyam when beaten under 3l at Chelmsford a month ago after a troubled run (1m2f); could build on that.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	16/1	47
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	100/1	50
22/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	125/1	55
16/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	14/1	55
31/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	15/2	60
14/11/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	5 / 6	100/1	-

Chantilly Moon

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: P D Niven Age/Wt: 6/9-1 F: 9-78407 OR: 47

Comment: Maiden under both codes and recent efforts (at 1m4f) were pretty underwhelming; others safer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	16/1	48
27/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	16/1	51
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	16/1	53
31/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	8 / 8	200/1	-
10/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	250/1	-
12/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 12	300/1	-

Indian Romance

Jockey: A J Farragher Trainer: J R Jenkins Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 237-98 OR: 46

Comment: Twice placed on Polytrack for Rae Guest but had struggled badly on the Flat for this yard before a forgettable hurdling debut 17 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Stratford / Unknown / H	4	P / 7	200/1	-
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	125/1	49
22/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	50/1	52
15/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	33/1	53
29/08/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	9/2	52
15/08/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	14/1	51

Velvet Vulcan

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: M Murphy Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 9700-6 OR: 46

Comment: Won a 1m4f classified race on Polytrack 14 months ago but only sixth of nine at that level here in January before finishing tailed off on his hurdling debut (after wind surgery); wouldn't be the obvious place to turn.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Warwick / Unknown / H	4	4 / 5	125/1	-
31/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	6 / 9	15/2	47
02/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	20/1	48
03/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	10 / 15	22/1	49
02/07/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	6	7 / 10	8/1	50
03/06/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	8/1	51

Disquietude

Jockey: Aidan Keeley Trainer: J Butler Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 37438 OR: 45

Comment: 0-14 but placed a few times and wasn't beaten too far in 1m4f races at Wolverhampton before a lesser run there last time after getting bumped at the start; could have a part to play.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	18/1	46
15/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	3 / 9	17/2	45
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	18/1	46
10/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	7 / 11	25/1	47
27/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	3 / 10	10/1	48
08/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	6	3 / 10	17/2	34

Break Point

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: D Shaw Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 0-6669 OR: 45

Comment: No recent promise over hurdles and he's a regressive maiden on the Flat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Stratford / Unknown / H	4	U / 10	100/1	-
09/03/25	Warwick / Unknown / H	4	8 / 11	250/1	-
17/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	50/1	45
11/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	6 / 9	17/2	45
27/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	6 / 9	33/1	46
14/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	6 / 9	66/1	48

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Southwell

18:40

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 4f 214y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The shortlist comprises WHISPERWOOD, Acceptance and Lady Cassien who look best of the debutantes.

Acceptance

Jockey: George Downing Trainer: E Walker Age/Wt: 2/9-2

2 tips

Comment: 105,000euros yearling; by Blue Point and first foal of a French Listed-placed 1m/8.5f winner (including 2yo/AW; RPR 96) whose siblings include a French 5f 2yo Listed scorer; interesting newcomer.

Coul Jane

Jockey: Edward Greatrex Trainer: P D Evans Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 4

Comment: Brings the worst form among the runners with experience, having recorded a meagre RPR at Wolverhampton where she finished last of four.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F		4	4 / 4	18/1	-

Havana Beach

Jockey: J F Egan Trainer: P D Evans Age/Wt: 2/9-2

Comment: 25,000gns foal, £30,000 yearling; by Havana Grey and sibling to eight winners, notably Anadora (5f AW 2yo/6f turf; RPR 93); check the betting for further guidance.

Lady Cassien

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: J Ferguson Age/Wt: 2/9-2

2 tips

Comment: £72,000 yearling; by Kodiac and first foal of a 5f winner (including 2yo/AW; RPR 80) whose siblings include 5f Group 2 scorer Liberty Beach; likely type and one for the shortlist.

Miss Piggle

Jockey: J Mitchell Trainer: H Palmer Age/Wt: 2/9-2

1 tip

Comment: Havana Grey half-sister to German 6f winner Terratino Fire; dam unraced half-sister to seven winners in USA, out of US Listed-placed 1m/8.5f scorer; yard is 1-4 with 2yo runners this term.

Miss Ruby

Jockey: Marco Ghiani Trainer: C Wallis Age/Wt: 2/9-2

Comment: Tasleet half-sister to winners Uffington (Qatar 1m2f; RPR 83) and Perfect View (6f 2yo; 75), out of 7f scorer (72); stable not associated with 2yo winners.

Naana's Shadow

Jockey: K T O'Neill Trainer: Alice Haynes Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 7

Comment: Shaped better than the bare result (last of seven) suggests in Newmarket contest and is open to improvement with the outing under her belt; tongue-tie now fitted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Newmarket / Unknown / F		2	7 / 7	14/1	-

Officially

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: J Butler Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 6

Comment: Shaped better than the bare form (modest RPR) at Bath and may take a step forward with that effort under her belt; similar type to Naana's Shadow.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Bath / Unknown / F		4	6 / 9	20/1	-

Sparkling Pink

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: J G Portman Age/Wt: 2/9-2

1 tip

Comment: 2,000gns yearling; Due Diligence half-sister to two winners, notably Enough Said (5f including AW; RPR 79), out of 6f 2yo scorer (73); others preferred.

Whisperwood

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Ollie Sangster Age/Wt: 2/9-2

6 tips

Comment: 45,000euros foal, 115,000euros yearling; Kodiac half-sister to two winners, notably Hebrides (6f/7f including 2yo; RPR 101); has Group winners (including 2yo) on dam's side; respected debutante.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Southwell

19:10

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 13y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: A mile is surely a better sort of fit for CROWD QUAKE and he earns the vote ahead of old rivals Brinton and Quick Away.

Grecian God

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: M D I Usher Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 0-574 OR: 45

Comment: Yet to rediscover 2024's peak form in three return outings, but a keeping-on near-4l fourth over 7f here latest hinted an extended run of starts up in trip may now be in order; gains headgear for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	14/1	46
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	7 / 10	6/1	48
01/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	11/1	50
11/12/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	11 / 13	16/1	52
21/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	22/1	55
04/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 14	6/1	57

Brinton

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: J G Portman Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 313271 OR: 52

7 tips

Comment: Classified successes over this C&D and (latest) Wolverhampton's 8.6f either side of a narrow defeat by Quick Away in the same grade; that most recent win constituted career-best form, offering hope a record of 4443 in handicaps could be at least improved upon.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	1 / 10	5/2	50
24/03/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	6	7 / 12	7/1	50
17/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	2 / 11	5/1	50
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	13/2	50
21/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	1 / 12	9/1	46
16/02/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	6	3 / 8	11/2	46

Crowd Quake

Jockey: Marco Ghiani Trainer: S C Williams Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 6-65 OR: 45

2 tips

Comment: Didn't go on from an eyecatching Flat debut here in December, but yet to race beyond 5f in this discipline and 1m looks far closer to optimum on pedigree; possible big improver, especially if the tongue tie helps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 5	28/1	-
04/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	40/1	-
13/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	6 / 12	18/1	-
23/11/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / HF	5	9 / 12	25/1	-

Copper Mountain

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: M & D Easterby Age/Wt: 6/9-8 F: 0-55619 OR: 51

Comment: Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	9 / 13	28/1	52
22/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	1 / 12	22/1	44
01/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	20/1	46
14/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	22/1	46
27/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	16/1	47
27/06/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	13 / 14	22/1	49

Quick Away

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: K Frost Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 441310 OR: 51

2 tips

Comment: Beat Brinton half a length to register another Wolverhampton 8.6f classified win last month; class, surface and trip excuse a poor run at Doncaster since; nearest miss in a handicap came over tonight's C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	11 / 19	33/1	51
17/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	1 / 11	2/1	48
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	3 / 9	9/2	48
08/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	1 / 8	15/8	45
17/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	4 / 10	6/1	45
07/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	25/1	46

Ya Rayah

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: D K Ivory Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 830-47 OR: 51

Comment: Fair start for this yard at Lingfield last month (7f), on which evidence a return to 1m makes sense; well below that effort since, however, and always the fear with him that the tendency to hang left will resurface.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	14/1	53
24/03/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	6/1	54
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	18/1	56
15/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	16/1	56
23/09/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	14/1	58
29/08/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	7 / 10	200/1	-

Spirit Of Bowland

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Mrs Stella Barclay Age/Wt: 6/9-7 F: 7/6-8 OR: 50

1 tip

Comment: Couldn't get competitive here on this month's return from 400 days off, albeit over a 7f that may no longer be any use to him; 2lb drop takes him below the mark from which he completed his Tapeta hat-trick two years ago, and he's 1-1 over C&D; revival not impossible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	11/1	52
27/02/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	9/2	57
08/12/23	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	9/2	58
10/11/23	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	9/4	59
30/10/23	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	10/3	59
06/10/23	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	4/1	59

Global Resolve

Jockey: Luke Catton Trainer: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 020-68 OR: 50

Comment: Enters calculations on such as last October's C&D fifth off 10lb higher, and hopes lie in part with the return to 1m after failing to last under forcing tactics on many starts since; headgear comes off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	4/1	52
14/03/25	Fakenham / Unknown / H	4	P / 7	80/1	-
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	11/1	53
03/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	10/3	54
14/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	15/2	52
25/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	25/1	57

Muddagent

Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: S Spencer Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 7/44/ OR: 49

Comment: Gently progressive across three qualifying runs (6f-1m, standard Tapeta and good to soft), but presumably hard to train considering absences of 332, 65 and (here) 532 days; perhaps best watched on return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/23	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	4 / 6	50/1	-
11/09/23	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	4 / 6	18/1	-
14/10/22	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	100/1	-

Masham Moor

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: S G West Age/Wt: 8/9-5 F: 3-94217 OR: 48

Comment: C&D win number three in a classified event last month; current mark is below that of either handicap score here, though didn't offer much racing off it last time; more persuasive than some nonetheless.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	6/1	48
04/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	1 / 12	9/1	46
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	22/1	46
25/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	16/1	46
17/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	9 / 10	9/2	47
20/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	8/1	47

Timebar

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: S R Bowring Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 878755 OR: 47

1 tip

Comment: Ahead of Beautiful Dawn and Copper Mountain over C&D latest, but appeared not to stay; first win still proving elusive, and no certainty visor will help tease out his resources longer given other headgear failed to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 13	14/1	49
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	12/1	50
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	16/1	52
06/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	16/1	56
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	16/1	58
03/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	14/1	61

Beautiful Dawn

Jockey: Jonny Peate Trainer: D Shaw Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 23889 OR: 45

Comment: Inconclusive first turf run latest (stumbled early, then short of room); couple of below-par efforts over this C&D immediately before that, and others carry greater momentum into the race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	33/1	48
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	8 / 13	40/1	46
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	14/1	48
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	25/1	50
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	40/1	47
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	40/1	50

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Southwell

19:40

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 13y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: In an unappealing race a chance is taken on MR SLICKER getting back to winning ways. Back From Dubai is next best.

Specialist View

Jockey: Aidan Keeley Trainer: C A Dwyer Age/Wt: 5/9-8 F: 16966- OR: 51

3 tips

Comment: C&D winner off 3lb lower last April having already had two runs last year; back after a break this time but had wind surgery in August so improvement on the cards; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/07/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	4/1	53
27/06/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 14	13/2	54
22/05/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	7/2	55
13/05/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	6/4	55
29/04/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	9/4	48
12/04/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	3/1	49

United Force

Jockey: Marco Ghiani Trainer: C Hobson Age/Wt: 5/9-8 F: 61-768 OR: 51

Comment: C&D winner in December; rather disappointing in three runs since; needs to bounce back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	7/1	52
30/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	13/2	53
15/01/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 14	11/2	53
13/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	6/1	50
14/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	13/2	51
06/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 14	12/1	51

American Star

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Mrs R Carr Age/Wt: 6/9-7 F: 7-8989 OR: 50

Comment: Chester winner last July (7f); disappointing all four starts this year (all over 7f); plenty to prove including his stamina (well beaten on previous try at 1m).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	12/1	50
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	8 / 14	12/1	53
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	22/1	56
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	18/1	60
14/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	9/1	63
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	13 / 13	40/1	63

Dash Power

Jockey: J Mitchell Trainer: Jessica Macey Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 212245 OR: 50

Comment: Wolverhampton win (8.5f) and four seconds this year, including on stable debut in February; hasn't run quite as well on last two starts; wouldn't rule out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	12/1	51
01/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	7/2	52
22/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	7/2	52
08/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	2 / 7	10/11	52
28/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	1 / 8	15/8	46
17/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	2 / 10	9/1	43

Fifty Sent

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: S England Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 2331 OR: 49

7 tips

Comment: Generally in good form on the AW, getting off the mark for the year over 7f here last time; stays 1m well; up 2lb; sound each-way chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	11/8	47
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	4/1	47
07/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	3 / 8	11/4	46
04/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	2 / 12	7/1	46
21/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	3 / 12	6/1	47
14/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	4 / 10	12/1	47

Ocean Odyssey

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Trainer: G & J Moore Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 970-45 OR: 48

Comment: Back with the Moores after two runs for Murty McGrath; on a good mark (has been dropped 22lb since going handicapping) and an interesting contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	5 / 9	9/4	50
02/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	11/5	52
05/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	9/2	53
06/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 14	16/1	54
17/10/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	125/1	60
02/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	9 / 12	150/1	64

Juan Cool Dude

Jockey: William Carver Trainer: S Hodgson Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 525-7 OR: 47

Comment: Maiden; mainly modest form, best run when second in an 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap last October; hasn't run as well since, including on reappearance at Wolverhampton 11 days ago; others stronger.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	16/1	47
02/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	18/1	47
14/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	12/1	46
03/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	5 / 15	25/1	46
16/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	80/1	46
02/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	80/1	46

Cracking Filly

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: D K Ivory Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 73-550 OR: 46

Comment: 12-race maiden; has shown signs of promise on a couple of occasions, including when second at Chelmsford two runs ago (1m2f); well beaten over same C&D last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	9/1	48
27/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	33/1	50
09/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	33/1	53
14/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 13	6/1	54
17/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	7 / 14	50/1	57
08/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	33/1	57

Mr Slicker

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Sarah Hollinshead Age/Wt: 11/9-3 F: 386336 OR: 45

2 tips

Comment: Veteran; on a long losing run and a pound out of the handicap, but placed over C&D on a couple of occasions this year and is one with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	5/1	46
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	11/1	46
04/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	3 / 12	16/1	46
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	16/1	46
21/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	8 / 12	14/1	46
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	15/2	46

Eagle Landed

Jockey: A J Farragher Trainer: J R Jenkins Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 4449- OR: 45

Comment: 12-race maiden; returns after a winter break from a pound out of the handicap; several fair efforts in 7f/1m handicaps last season; has gone well fresh; each-way chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	18/1	46
15/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	15/2	46
08/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	9/1	46
03/09/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	17/2	47
13/07/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	4/1	48
16/06/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	3/1	49

Back From Dubai

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: S R Bowring Age/Wt: 8/9-9 F: 193372 OR: 52

1 tip

Comment: Won off a 5lb lower mark at Wolverhampton in January (9.5f); some creditable efforts since, including when runner-up at Nottingham last time (8.5f, good); chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	14/1	51
05/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	8/1	52
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	20/1	53
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	9/1	53
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	14/1	53
27/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	1 / 10	13/2	47

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Southwell

20:10

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 14y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: A maiden handicap in all but name. ADVERSARY, who went very close last time, is the suggestion ahead of Mwafaq.

Mwafaq

Jockey: Ryan Sexton Trainer: R A Fahey Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 65-73 OR: 60

4 tips

Comment: Good third at Redcar (1m) last week on handicap debut, shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; respected off same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	10/1	60
08/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	5/1	-
11/10/24	York / Unknown / F	3	5 / 8	18/1	-
26/09/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	11/1	-

Adversary

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: C G Cox Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 0-2302 OR: 60

7 tips

Comment: Five-race maiden; went very close in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (7f) most recently; possibilities in the retained headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	14/1	57
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	15/2	60
15/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	3 / 5	17/2	-
31/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	9/4	-
20/09/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	10 / 13	16/1	-

Yorkshire Myth

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: M & D Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 46-5 OR: 60

Comment: Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some ability on turf; open to improvement now handicapping and market support should be heeded.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	20/1	-
05/11/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	80/1	-
21/10/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	4 / 8	18/1	-

Dovey Moon

Jockey: Jordan Williams Trainer: P D Evans Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 59-54 OR: 58

1 tip

Comment: Six-race maiden; has shown improvement in two 7f handicaps this term, latest when fourth at Doncaster four days ago; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	4 / 13	11/1	58
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	16/1	58
14/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	33/1	-
11/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	5 / 11	200/1	-
25/10/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	11 / 13	250/1	-
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	12 / 12	80/1	-

Live Each Day

Jockey: Marco Ghiani Trainer: S C Williams Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 0-87 OR: 58

1 tip

Comment: Modest claims on bare form but she's one of several runners who may do better now handicapping in Class 6; tongue-tie fitted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	14/1	-
22/02/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	8 / 12	16/1	-
23/10/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	10 / 12	12/1	-

Classic Cause

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: C Hills Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 690- OR: 58

Comment: Not particularly solid on 2yo form but could well improve for the combination of a gelding operation and switch to handicap level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	13 / 13	80/1	-
03/08/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	2	9 / 11	66/1	-
17/07/24	Ffos Las / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	15/2	-

Promise Time

Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: N Tinkler Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 08-8 OR: 50

Comment: Thrice-raced gelding who weak form claims and looks a hard-puller; needs to learn to settle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	8 / 12	250/1	-
05/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	8 / 11	300/1	-
10/09/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	10 / 12	100/1	-

Cider Bob

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: Steph Hollinshead Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 07-4 OR: 50

Comment: Handicap debutant; only a modest fourth in Nottingham maiden (6f) on reappearance but may build on that improved effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	4 / 9	50/1	-
24/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	7 / 10	100/1	-
31/07/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	11 / 13	25/1	-

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Southwell

20:40

Runners: 7 Distance: 2m 0f 102y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Another chance is given to SCOTLAND THE BRAVE, who may still have more to offer in handicaps. Dreams Adozen is second pick.

Dreams Adozen

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: C Johnston Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 162975 OR: 75

7 tips

Comment: Has a better strike-rate on turf than on AW but ran respectably at big odds in the Vase Marathon at Lingfield most recently; drops back in grade off last winning mark; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	5 / 14	40/1	76
11/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	7 / 7	16/1	76
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	9 / 9	12/1	77
04/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	7/2	77
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 7	18/1	78
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	7/1	75

Justus

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: Micky Hammond Age/Wt: 7/9-9 F: /118- OR: 75

1 tip

Comment: Form dipped markedly in last appearance, when bidding for a turf hat-trick; not particularly solid on AW results and it's three years since his last attempt in this sphere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	14/1	77
27/04/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	16/5	74
02/04/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	9/2	72
02/03/24	Kelso / Grade 2 / H	1	P / 12	150/1	116
28/01/24	Doncaster / Unknown / H	3	2 / 9	9/1	-
01/01/24	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	1 / 4	9/2	-

Juan Bermudez

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Henry Oliver Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 9/400/ OR: 75

Comment: Hard to recommend on his hurdles form for current yard; however, two attempts on AW (both in 2022) include a 2m Kempton win off 9lb higher; interesting on belated return to this sphere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / H	4	5 / 10	18/1	105
29/03/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	4	8 / 12	50/1	109
14/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / H	4	P / 9	22/1	112
16/09/24	Worcester / Handicap / H	4	10 / 14	10/1	115
20/07/24	Cartmel / Handicap / H	3	P / 12	16/1	115
30/06/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	2	7 / 13	5/1	115

Immelmann

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 7/9-8 F: 610/0- OR: 74

Comment: Successful in 2m Flat maiden in 2023 but well beaten in both runs last year, latest on hurdles debut; sold out of Willie Mullins' yard for £4,000 since; market may prove best guide.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	12 / 15	11/4	-
31/07/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	16 / 17	25/1	77
15/10/23	Naas / Handicap / F	-	13 / 16	10/1	80
05/10/23	Thurles / Unknown / F	-	1 / 10	11/1	73
21/09/23	Listowel / Handicap / F	-	6 / 12	14/1	75
13/09/23	Tramore / Handicap / F	-	7 / 7	4/1	77

Scotland The Brave

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: T Davidson Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 66-315 OR: 73

4 tips

Comment: Successful handicap debut in Newcastle contest (2m) in February, then finished second over hurdles; disappointing back in this sphere last time but may still do better; not written off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	7/2	74
12/02/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	2 / 8	11/2	-
04/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	7/1	70
23/01/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	6 / 8	150/1	-
08/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 7	150/1	-
27/12/24	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	5 / 11	80/1	-

Golden Flame

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: T Faulkner Age/Wt: 7/9-2 F: 7-7294 OR: 68

1 tip

Comment: Formerly useful; best effort for current stable when second at Newcastle (2m) in February; has failed to win since 2021 but current mark gives him a fighting chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	8/1	70
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	9 / 10	100/1	72
15/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	10/1	72
08/01/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	50/1	77
18/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	10/1	81
07/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	33/1	85

Hardy Bloke

Jockey: Shay Farmer Trainer: B Ellison Age/Wt: 8/9-2 F: 03212- OR: 68

Comment: Good performances at Nottingham since wearing visor, opening his Flat account in 1m6f contest then a good second over 2m, both last autumn; likely player if picking up where left off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/11/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	4/1	67
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	1 / 14	9/2	63
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	9/2	63
27/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	3 / 6	28/1	65
06/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	10/1	70
29/07/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	9 / 13	66/1	-

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