Against The Wind Lightly raced sprinter (9 runs, 3 wins) who’s already shown he can mix it at Class 2 level. All three victories have come over the minimum trip, including on Tapeta at Newcastle and Southwell. Handles fast turf but has looked especially strong on slower AW surfaces. Hasn’t yet convinced in the biggest…

Pace/Draw Setup:Plenty of pace on here – Clarendon House (if behaving), Tatterstall, Regal Envoy, The Bell Conductor and Paddy’s Day are all habitual trailblazers or pressers. That suggests a strong gallop, potentially suiting the likes of Northern Spirit, Brave Nation and Existent who prefer a lead. The draw bias at Southwell 5f can favour middle-to-low…

Pace & Draw Angles:Southwell’s Tapeta over this trip often rewards those racing handily, but the long straight allows late closers a chance. Likely pace from La Pulga (if reverting to front-running), Liberty Coach (can lead), and possibly Crowd Quake if connections press forward. Hold-up horses such as Fantasy Believer and Whathappensinvegas will want a strong…

Pace & Draw Angles:Plenty of forward-goers here (Jimmy Speaking, Gloriously Sassy, On The River), so a strong, even pace looks likely. That sets it up for something with a finishing kick. The Southwell Tapeta mile can favour those ridden handy, but too much pace could bring in closers. Inside draws generally an advantage, but not…

Pace & Draw Angles Strongest Contenders Sir William (Haggas/Marquand) – Proven Kokanee (Dunlop/Crouch) – Progressive Minhad (Ismail Mohammed/Jakes) – Progressive Masterinthewoods (Lavelle/Crowley) – Promising Main Dangers & Interesting Outsiders Runner Suitability Scores Private Tissue (My Odds) Summary & Smart Play This looks a well-contested 3yo handicap with several open to progress. Sir William brings the…

Pace & Draw:Southwell’s Tapeta can be testing over 2m. Likely an even-to-strong gallop with several who like to press or make the running (Golden Rules, Hardy Bloke, possibly Artisan Dancer if ridden forward). Draw not critical here, though inside-to-middle stalls (2–6) tend to save ground into the first turn. Leading Contenders Dangers / Outsiders of…

Pace / Draw:Plenty of pace options: Slipper Time, Forever My Prince, and Golden Redemption all like to be prominent, while Morte Point and Queue Dos sit handy. Hold-up sorts (The Hare Rail, Mr Ubiquitous) may need the race to collapse. Draw bias at Newbury’s straight 7f tends to be mild, but middle-to-high often favoured when…

Race Setup & Pace:Plenty of seasoned handicappers with AW form mixed in with progressive younger horses. Southwell’s Tapeta is fair but pace can hold up well if they go steady. Likely leaders include Northcliff (low draw, visor on) and Miss Hathaway, while hold-up specialists like Rohaan and Fantasy Master will need a strong pace. Draw:…

Pace & Draw Strongest Contenders Drifts Away (OR 78, Draw 10) – Progressive this year, with consistent runs across turf/AW. Forgive York run (bad draw, never involved). Excellent RPR 84 at Yarmouth shows his level. Versatile and rarely runs a bad race. Draw not ideal but has tactical pace. Proven, still progressing. North View (OR…