Southwell Races & Results 1 Thursday 1st May 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Southwell Races & Results Tomform Thursday 1st May 2025

There were 41 Races on Thursday 1st May 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Redcar, 7 races at Yarmouth, 6 races at Southwell, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Chelmsford City, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 1st May 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:25 Southwell (Class 4) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 -10%) King's Scholar	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(5) King's Scholar 11/4, Well backed beaten 1 1/2l off 76 over 1m6f at Redcar last time, ending last term in top form; trainer in form; first time on Tapeta; down in trip; big player Win and second in final two runs last term and he's open to more progress this season.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -33%) Robusto	10 10/1(-33%)	(2) Robusto 10/1, Below par beaten 8l in a handicap over 2m at Kempton last time; down in trip; versatile distance wise; threat Disappointing latest but he's had some close calls this year; player if he can bounce back.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/8 +6%) William Walton	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(3) William Walton 15/8, Ideally suited by trip second beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap over 1m6f at Chelmsford latest; down in trip; returning from a break; improved with each run; chance Second on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m6f) and he's open to more progress back in trip.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 +14%) Clansman	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Clansman 12/1, Ran to form beaten 5l in a handicap over 1m6f at Chelmsford last time; generally out of form; improved second run after wind op; down in trip; scope to improve, but probably best on turf Signs of revival at Chelmsford last month and he could be dangerous back in trip.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +9%) Ancient Myth	20 20/1(+9%)	(6) Ancient Myth 20/1, Appeared not to stay well beaten in a handicap over 1m6f here latest; yet to build on promising debut; not proven trip; hard to recommend Last of seven on handicap debut here last month and he needs a transformation back in trip.
6th	1 6th (1) (50/1 -150%) Monaco Rules	50 50/1(-150%)	(1) Monaco Rules 50/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle over 2m4f here latest; first race on AW; not proven trip; hard to recommend Hurdle and Triple Flat winner in France; market should guide back in this sphere.
7th	9 7th (9) (4/1 +27%) Destinado	4 4/1(+27%)	(9) Destinado 4/1, Slowly away when scored by 2l off 66 over 10f at Doncaster penultimate start; second beaten a head off 71 last time; probably bit to come Won at Doncaster before near-miss at Lingfield on Good Friday; respected back on Tapeta.
8th	10 8th (10) (33/1 +50%) The Dancing Poet	33 33/1(+50%)	(10) The Dancing Poet 33/1, Below par down the field in a handicap at Musselburgh most recent; generally out of form; hard to recommend Disappointing since his Catterick win in September and has plenty to prove.
9th	7 9th (7) (28/1 -133%) Love You Darling	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Love You Darling 28/1, Well backed beaten 3l off 75 at Ripon last time; returning from long layoff; not proven on AW; more needed Unexposed at this trip but this is competitive on her return and she needs to find more.

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14:25 Southwell (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Leading apprentice Jack Doughty teaming up with KING'S SCHOLAR could be a winning partnership. The in-form rider has picked up where he left off last season and he looks an ideal partner for Ed Walker's returning four-year-old, who is already a winner over this trip and resumes from a very workable rating. Previous C&D winner Destinado has been in good heart of late and is feared the most, although Tipsy Tiger and William Walton help to make this competitive.

The vote goes to WILLIAM WALTON, who was a good second on his handicap debut at Chelmsford and is open to more progress back in trip.

14:25 Southwell (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Southwell (Class 6) 4f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (13/2 +46%) Arlington	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(6) Arlington 13/2, Below par down the field in a handicap over 6f at Thirsk most recent; usually consistent; down in trip; all wins over 6f; bit to prove Dual Newcastle winner (Tapeta); struggled back on turf latest but he could bounce back.
2	8 2nd (8) (13/2 +41%) Sir Benedict	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(8) Sir Benedict 13/2, Below par beaten 9l in a handicap over 6f at Thirsk last time; usually held up; down in trip; twice a winner here last term; well treated; not out of it On dangerous mark but he's been up and down this year and comes with risks attached.
3	9 3rd (9) (16/1 -300%) Marcus	16 16/1(-300%)	(9) Marcus 16/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; usually consistent; in the mix if fit back from a break 16-race maiden who returns after a break and others look stronger.
4	10 4th (10) (9/4 +25%) Kipp Kelly	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(10) Kipp Kelly 9/4, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off 45 at Wolverhampton last time; didn't get the best trip that day; leading claims from unchanged mark 0-16 but he went close at Wolverhampton on Monday and has claims if he can back that up.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 +33%) Lynwood Lad	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) Lynwood Lad 8/1, Below par beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap over 6f at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; tackles minimum distance for the first time; risky All three wins at 6f and his style can depend on luck; has work to do dropped to this trip.
6th	1 6th (1) (6/1 +29%) Masterclass	6 6/1(+29%)	(1) Masterclass 6/1, Probably needed race beaten 5l in a handicap over 6f at Thirsk last time; generally out of form; second run after wind op; down in trip; long losing run, but interesting as mark continues to tumble Back after wind op with fair fifth at Thirsk but he needs to build on that back in trip.
7th	5 7th (5) (8/1 +20%) Shades Of May	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Shades Of May 8/1, Beaten 3 1/4l in a classified race over 7f at Wolverhampton last time; usually consistent; down in trip; off a short-break; more needed 0-7 and down the field in classified events (6f/7f) in last two starts; others preferred.
8th	2 8th (2) (15/2 +32%) Stroxx	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(2) Stroxx 15/2, Scored by a head off 50 at Catterick penultimate start, making it two wins this year; fourth beaten 1 1/4l off 52 last time; down in trip; chance Two 5f wins this year and he ran well over 6f last time; big player back in trip.
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 -29%) Maveric's Magic	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Maveric's Magic 18/1, Made too much use of down the field in a classified race over 6f at Newcastle most recent; down in trip; off a short-break; good effort over C&D in February; could bounce back Inconsistent 11-race maiden and he was beaten 11l at Newcastle latest; down the list.

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15:00 Southwell (Class 6) 4f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

KIPP KELLY has been threatening to make the most of a plummeting handicap mark and is tentatively forwarded as a likely key player. A close second over this trip at Wolverhampton on Monday, Derek Shaw's four-year-old won't need much of a step forward to make the most of getting weight all round here. Street Life was third in that race and should again be on the premises, while Stroxx and Lynwood Lad are others who could have a big say.

Top of the list is STROXX (nap), who has won twice at 5f this year and is a big player on this drop back in trip.

15:00 Southwell (Class 6) 4f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Southwell (Class 3) 4f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +50%) Lokma	5 5/1(+50%)	(3) Lokma 5/1, Had benefited for debut experience beaten 4 1/4l in a novice over 6f at Kempton last time; looked then like 7f may suit so drop back to 5f a worry, but contender Has ability but this is competitive and she needs improvement dropped in trip.
2	4 2nd (4) (80/1 -220%) Marajito	80 80/1(-220%)	(4) Marajito 80/1, Probably needed race beaten 7 1/2l in a novice over 6f at Ripon last time running below level of a fair debut at 2yo; back down in trip, which may help, but more needed Beaten around 7l in two runs 12 months apart, with a best RPR of 52 on her Thirsk debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -60%) Honest Courtesan	12 12/1(-60%)	(2) Honest Courtesan 12/1, Weak in the betting when Third beaten 3l in a maiden at Chelmsford on debut; trainer in form; open to improvement and not out of it Showed promise at Chelmsford last month and she should benefit from that experience.
4	5 4th (5) (66/1 -100%) Money Pockets	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Money Pockets 66/1, Green and faded after showing speed when well beaten in a novice at Thirsk only start; returning from long layoff; plenty to prove Tailed off on Thirsk debut (5f, soft) last April and can only be watched on her comeback.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/5 +47%) Musical Angel	1.2 6/5(+47%)	(6) Musical Angel 6/5, Made too much use of 6l third in a novice over 6f at Newbury second start after promising debut; returning from quite a long layoff and back in trip, but worth one chance Placed at Ascot and Newbury in her two 2yo runs; needs close look back in trip on return.
6th	8 6th (8) (6/4 +25%) Vamp	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(8) Vamp 6/4, Three solid efforts, latest game second beaten a neck in a novice over 6f here; had looked to want further than 5f previous start so that is a negative, but obvious chance on ratings Went close over 6f here last month and she's respected on this drop back in trip.

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15:35 Southwell (Class 3) 4f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

VAMP is an attractive proposition for a race of this nature and is the obvious starting point given the daughter of Mehmas sets the standard on the official rating after three encouraging starts. Musical Angel has winners in her pedigree and is another key player returning in the famous colours of Jeff Smith. This is also a decent starting point for her three-year-old season and support in the betting would make her very tempting. Honest Courtesan is another to keep an eye on.

This is a tight call between Vamp and MUSICAL ANGEL but the vote goes to Andrew Balding's filly.

15:35 Southwell (Class 3) 4f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Southwell (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +13%) Down To The Kid	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(1) Down To The Kid 7/4, Game when completing a C&D double, landing a handicap by a short-head off 66 here last time; goes well here; serious contender Arrives on hat-trick after C&D wins; multiple course winner merits serious consideration.
2	5 2nd (5) (40/1 -100%) Harswell Duke	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Harswell Duke 40/1, Slowly away beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Leicester last time; not proven on AW; well treated for revival Beat only one at Leicester last October; needs to hit ground running on his return.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +36%) Milteye	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Milteye 7/2, Well backed off a long break beaten 1 1/4l off 65 at Pontefract last time; 2lb rise; first race on AW; chance Back to form for new yard with Pontefract second 23 days ago; can go well again.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 -33%) Panama City	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Panama City 16/1, Below par down the field in a handicap at Beverley most recent; good effort over C&D prior; in the mix Good C&D second but last at Beverley a week ago; needs considering back here, however.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/2 +21%) Dawn Of Liberation	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(4) Dawn Of Liberation 11/2, Slowly away beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; generally out of form; bit to find On losing run but hinted at revival with Musselburgh sixth latest; can make presence felt.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 -45%) Distinction	16 16/1(-45%)	(7) Distinction 16/1, Ran to form beaten a length off 60 over 10f at Doncaster last time; down in trip; 5lb below last winning mark; interesting Back on track when third at Doncaster 33 days ago; must enter calculations.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/2 -50%) Jack Daniel	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(9) Jack Daniel 9/2, Ran to form beaten a head off 58 here last time; looks to have re-found form again; threat in tight affair Excellent C&D second for new yard last month; a likely player off just a 1lb higher mark.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 +14%) Love Your Work	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Love Your Work 12/1, Scored by 1/2l off 64 at Chelmsford in March; seventh beaten 4l off 67 last time; not the most consistent, but has won here seven times; could bounce back Not discredited when seventh at Kempton 16 days ago; considered in bid for sixth C&D win.
9th	8 9th (8) (80/1 -60%) Apache Canyon	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Apache Canyon 80/1, Seemed to be on stiff mark down the field in a handicap over 12f here most recent; generally out of form; down in trip; bit to find Failed to beat rival on last two runs for Michael Wigham; lots more needed for new yard.

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16:10 Southwell (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

On target over C&D in March before going on to repeat the dose six days later, a confident vote goes to DOWN TO THE KID. Michael Herrington's six-year-old is still attractively handicapped, despite a further 3lb rise, and this does not look the deepest of contests. Jack Daniel had previously been beaten by the selection but posted a narrow second earlier this month and he remains of interest, along with Milteye, who shaped with real promise on his stable debut at Pontefract recently.

A case can be made for a few of these but JACK DANIEL posted an excellent second over C&D for his new yard last time so edges the vote

16:10 Southwell (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Southwell (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/1 0%) Saisons D'or	8 8/1(0%)	(6) Saisons D'or 8/1, Below par down the field in a handicap at Catterick most recent; well backed at Newcastle prior, but yet to regain 2024 form; more needed C&D scorer but yet to hit top form in 2025; he needs to take a step forward.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/2 +45%) King Of York	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(2) King Of York 11/2, Scored by a length off 57 here in March; third beaten 2 1/4l off 63 last time; won last two over C&D; in the mix Multiple C&D winnner; good third at Doncaster six days ago; can make his presence felt.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 +11%) Fistral Beach	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Fistral Beach 4/1, Improved again when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off 53 at Wolverhampton last time; won three of last four starts, including over C&D; serious player Bagged a third win this season at Wolver ten days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb pen.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 +39%) Gamblers Kitty	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(1) Gamblers Kitty 11/2, Made too much use of beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; spots of form last term; should come on for latest effort; more needed Encouraging sixth in 7f Doncaster handicap six days ago; he's very much one to consider.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 -25%) Bellasio	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Bellasio 20/1, Appeared not to stay well beaten in a handicap over 8f at Ripon latest; returning from long layoff; down in trip a plus; bit to find Off since last of eight on Ripon handicap debut 11 months ago; significantly more needed.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/4 -22%) Reginald Charles	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(4) Reginald Charles 11/4, Well backed when landing a handicap by 2l off 56 at Newcastle last time; winner over C&D prior; contender Thriving for his new yard in 2025 and has scored over C&D and at Newcastle; big shout.
7th	7 7th (7) (4/1 +27%) Billy Mcgarry	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Billy Mcgarry 4/1, Scored by a head off 58 over 8f here penultimate start; second beaten 5l off 60 last time; down in trip; interesting back at favoured track Scored twice over 1m here before good Wolver second 12 days ago; firmly in the picture.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 -17%) Broken Spear	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Broken Spear 14/1, Game when scored by a head off 61 at Newcastle in March; seventh beaten 9 1/4l off 70 last time; down in trip; outside chance Scored at Newcastle in March but seventh at Ripon two weeks ago; the sort to bounce back.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -79%) Madame Fenella	50 50/1(-79%)	(9) Madame Fenella 50/1, Below par beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 6f here last time; generally out of form; up in trip; capable off this mark, but first start over 7f Off 11 weeks before fifth of seven in 6f handicap here 11 days ago; she can build on it.

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16:45 Southwell (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

A few of these arrive in fine form but the vote goes to REGINALD CHARLES. The son of Zoustar returned from a 381-day absence when successful over C&D before going on to record a cosy triumph at Newcastle next time. The handicapper has since had his say, but given past exploits, a 6lb rise should be no barrier to further success. Fistral Beach has won three of her last four racecourse appearances and she looks certain to continue that upward trajectory, while others to note include King Of York and Billy McGarry.

A few with chances but REGINALD CHARLES is thriving for Geoff Oldroyd and can overcome a 6lb weights rise to go 3-3 for his new yard.

16:45 Southwell (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Southwell (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/1 -67%) Filly One	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Filly One 10/1, Best of those caught wide when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Thirsk latest; yet to build on impressive Novice form but eased in the weights again here; in the mix Solid fourth at Thirsk 19 days ago; she can make her presence felt off an easing mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +17%) Beelzebub	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Beelzebub 10/3, Probably needed race fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Leicester latest; beaten favourite last twice; should improve back on AW Off nine months/had wind op before encouraging Leicester fourth; a likely player now..
3	10 3rd (10) (28/1 -56%) Beneficiary	28 28/1(-56%)	(10) Beneficiary 28/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 7l in a handicap over 5f at Musselburgh last time; generally out of form; up in trip; winner over C&D in January; risky C&D winner but he comes here below par so others appeal more.
4	8 4th (8) (16/1 -14%) Bellagio Man	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Bellagio Man 16/1, Raced freely beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 7f at Chelmsford last time; unlucky prior over 6f; down in trip; capable, but not the most consistent C&D scorer; not clear run when 12th at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he can't be ruled out.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -45%) Cooperation	16 16/1(-45%)	(9) Cooperation 16/1, Looked unenthusiastic well beaten in a handicap at Chelmsford latest; top course trainer; off a short-break; not out of it Has beaten just one rival at Newcastle/Chelmsford on last two runs; much more required.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -33%) Vince Lombardi	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Vince Lombardi 12/1, Beaten 5l in a handicap over 7f at Kempton last time; in good form prior; down in trip; off a short-break; may contend, but long losing run a worry Resumed for new stable with creditable Kempton fifth in March and can't be discounted.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -200%) Run This Way	66 66/1(-200%)	(7) Run This Way 66/1, Raced freely down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; likely needed that run; more needed Looked rusty after five months off when ninth at Newcastle on return; considered.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/5 +36%) Charlie Mason	3.2 16/5(+36%)	(5) Charlie Mason 16/5, Game when scored by a neck off 68 at Leicester penultimate start; caught wide when fifth beaten 2l off 70 last time; up in trip; threat Good staying-on fifth in 5f Chelmsford h'cap 13 days ago; well in the mix back up to 6f.
9th	4 9th (4) (9/4 +36%) Hierarchy	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(4) Hierarchy 9/4, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off 71 at Kempton last time; consistent type; goes well here; claims obvious 23 runs without a win but not discredited when third at Kempton ten days ago; shortlisted.
10th	6 10th (6) (18/1 -125%) Mattice	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Mattice 18/1, Probably needed race beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; blinkers first time; up in trip; could bounce back Shaped as if run was needed when 15th at Doncaster on return; possibilities.

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17:20 Southwell (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

MATTICE was relatively prominent in the betting when returning to action in a competitive Doncaster event in March and although the six-year-old ultimately disappointed, he might be worth chancing. With just four starts on an artificial surface, including when narrowly denied at Newcastle from 1lb lower in December, the application of first-time blinkers could help eke out a bit more. Beelzebub wasn't able to justify favouritism at Leicester recently but further support would be noteworthy today. Hierarchy is also noted.

This could go the way of BEELZEBUB who shaped well for his new yard when fourth at Leicester and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark.

17:20 Southwell (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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