17:45 Southwell

Wednesday 29 April 2026

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Conference & Events At Southwell Racecourse Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:55 | Winning time: 1m 15.48s

(6)

Agric Ranger¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Cam Hardie| T: T D Easterby

80/1

Has shown ability in finishing midfield in novice contests at Pontefract and Ripon this month but is probably one for handicaps later on.

Form: 54

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(9)

Elite Approach

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Garritty| T: Joey Ramsden

20/1

Havana Gold half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Pure Angel and winner up to 1m Almotahed (2-y-o 6f/7f winner). Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 5f-7f winner Tarboosh.

Form:

(8)

Forest Phoenix¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby

50/1

Caught the eye when fifth of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f) on debut, but never landed a blow when down the field in a similar event at Thirsk last time. Drop in trip not an obvious move on pedigree and appeals as the type to do better once handicapping.

Form: 58

(10)

Gold Star Gazing^t¹⁷⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R FanshaweWS

2/1

Promise when third in a maiden and novice event at Kempton last year. The latter effort, behind Fort Rock and next-time-out winner Go Rimbaud, sets the standard and he has obvious claims if ready to go after a break and breathing operation. First-time tongue strap fitted.

Form: 33-

(5)

Hugh²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: C G Cox

5/1

Showcasing colt who offered something to work when 4¾ lengths fourth of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f) 3 weeks ago. Entitled to progress.

Form: 4

(7)

Likeadyinwasp⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Smith⁽⁷⁾| T: D Carroll

66/1

After finishing fifth of 6 on debut over 5f here, he showed a little more when sixth of 9 over 6f at Newcastle 9 days ago. However, remains likely to be of little appeal this side of handicaps.

Form: 56

(2)

Sugar Bon Bon

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: P D Niven

200/1

Gustav Klimt gelding. Half-brother to 5f-6f winner Sugar Baby. Stable wouldn't be a source of winning newcomers and percentage call is to look elsewhere.

Form:

(3)

Wezzeer²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Ray Dawson| T: R Varian

4/6

Made a promising debut when third of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f) 23 days ago, slowly into stride but running on well late. In leading hands and fully expected to improve for that experience.

Form: 3

(1)

The Cyprus Pearl⁶⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Beasley| T: A D Brown

150/1

Offered little when ninth of 11 in a maiden at Newcastle (125/1) on debut in February. Difficult to fancy on the back of that.

Form: 9

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to board prices only - deduction 5p in the pound

Non-Runners

(4)

Percy's Star¹⁶

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: C A Dwyer J: S De Sousa

Forecasts

Wezzeer (4/6), Gold Star Gazing (2/1), Hugh (5/1), Elite Approach (20/1), Percy's Star (20/1), Forest Phoenix (50/1), Likeadyinwasp (66/1), Agric Ranger (80/1), The Cyprus Pearl (150/1), Sugar Bon Bon (200/1)

GOLD STAR GAZING shaped well when placed twice last year and can make a winning return on his first start since a breathing operation. Wezzeer shaped with promise when running on late at Kempton last month despite being slowly into stride and, with improvement likely, is feared most. Hugh offered encouragement on his respective debut also and is entitled to progress.