December 10 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 43

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got bogged down on heavy ground first time out and finished close up over C&D next time, despite starting slowly and finding some trouble; chance.
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5

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 3-4 on the AW when coming from off the pace to collect at Southwell (1m); was aided by a collapsing pace but he looks progressive; just 3lb higher.

5/1

1st

5

(11)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Took his AW record (all over 7f) to 311 with Kempton win last time and that form has worked out well; likely to be as effective back at 1m and show further progress in this sphere; major contender.

11/2

1st

4

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Tremolo

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Justified favouritism in a Southwell novice (7f, Tapeta) in December but he's struggled in two turf handicaps (1m) this spring; still lightly raced and now returns to AW but he needs to get his career back on track.

9/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 37

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good debut but stopped quickly back at Newcastle (7f) 18 days ago when behind Joseph; first run entitles him to respect.
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3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

9th

10

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.

9/1

4th

8

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice in March prior to making it 17th time lucky at Newcastle (1m) a fortnight ago; arrives fit and in form but eighth is the best he's managed in four previous turf outings.

11/2

100/30

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 18-1 chance at Newmarket in October (7f, good to soft) but finished third of the five in her group and inexperience was very evident; can improve.
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3rd

5

(4)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Mystery Of Love

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Got closer to winning at Southwell last time but achieved a similar figure in RPR terms as her debut effort at Newmarket (both 7f); doesn't look the finished article and should relish this extra furlong.

11/4

3rd

5

(4)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Mystery Of Love

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Got closer to winning at Southwell last time but achieved a similar figure in RPR terms as her debut effort at Newmarket (both 7f); doesn't look the finished article and should relish this extra furlong.

11/4

4th
4 (1)
Joseph

5/2

Form: 2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000gns yearling; went off 40-1 at Newcastle (7f) but ran well behind a well-touted newcomer; that just about sets the standard here and he should improve.
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13th

2

(13)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

9st 13lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

Two wins (one for this jockey) and a second since asked to go beyond an extended 1m; has form at shorter but wide draw could put him on the back foot early; one of three runners for John Butler.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Joseph

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Off the mark at the 16th attempt when overcoming adversity to win a C&D handicap in February; similar form when second at Kempton last month and subsequent turf flop easy enough to forgive (yet to show anything on grass); better expected back on AW and with Billy Loughnane booked.

6/1

Form: 45

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form so far but did produce some good late work after starting slowly at Kempton the final time (over 6f); stepping up to 7f heightens interest.
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3

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

War Supremo

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Caught the eye when fourth of 14 at Haydock (1m2f, good) on penultimate outing, but his other two efforts since getting off the mark at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in July have been underwhelming; others preferred.

12/1

8

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

War Supremo

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Having eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown 15 days later but was back in good form when fourth behind an impressive winner at Haydock (also 1m2f, good; I Am Me 12th) three weeks ago; contender.

5/1

4th

8

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:12 Haydock

War Supremo

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown (again 1m2f on good) 15 days later, however, and needs a lot better than that performance.

7/1

Form: 56

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who hung left in both her turf starts over 6f but showed definite ability, especially on debut; interesting to gauge the confidence behind her having been absent since June.
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7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Seven-race maiden who has form figures of 343 since joining new yard; has frame possibilities as things stand and win possibilities if finding some improvement.

4/1

7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Seven-race maiden who has form figures of 343 since joining new yard; has frame possibilities as things stand and win possibilities if finding some improvement.

4/1

3rd

8

(3)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Has been showing a bit more since joining new yard and latest effort confirms that she's worth another go over this longer trip; the sex allowance brings her into the equation in an ordinary novice.

7/2

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very inexperienced and hit traffic when well held at Lingfield last month (16-1); had wind surgery since; entitled to show more.
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1st

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Thurso

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; needs to get himself back on track and this is only his second attempt at 5f.

8/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

On the back foot early due to issues at the start a couple of times of late but has also disappointed; weighted to go well if Oliver Hoodless, who rode a 33-1 winner in February, can get a good tune out of him.

12/1

8th

5

(10)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Not much has gone to plan since the turn of the year and he's drawn wide today but he moves back up to his optimum trip after two 6f runs (lost ground at the start both times) and is well handicapped if judged on his 7f Wolverhampton form from the autumn.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 chance when never seriously involved at Newmarket a month ago (7f, good); best watched for the time being.
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9th

7

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Baloos Blues

10st 10lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Still a maiden but mildly progressive at up to 1m; stamina the query today but he should be able to find a small race in the coming weeks.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Baloos Blues

8st 11lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Charles Hills

0-6 but he has shown promise in handicaps over 7f and 1m; down in the weights and could still have a bigger run in him.

10/1

5th

2

(6)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Baloos Blues

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Charles Hills

Second of ten on 7f Salisbury handicap debut last May; respectable fourth of nine over 7f at Wolverhampton five months later; subsequently gelded; remains unexposed.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; first foal; dam twice-raced half-sister to winners Taamol (6f-1m including 2yo/Listed/UAE dirt), Botas (6.5f-8.5f including AW) and Queen Of Seduction (11.6f/1m4f); the only runner lacking experience but market check advised.
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5

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Chepstow

Boundless Poet

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Never progressed for Ollie Sangster and was sold for 1,000gns; beaten nearly 20l on stable debut in a 1m handicap and unraced beyond that far.

50/1

5

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Chepstow

Boundless Poet

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Never progressed for Ollie Sangster and was sold for 1,000gns; beaten nearly 20l on stable debut in a 1m handicap and unraced beyond that far.

50/1

7th

9

(10)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Boundless Poet

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Ben Lund

raced wide, towards rear and hung right

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £51.20
Straight Forecast £56.80
Trifecta £404.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Joseph

The Times:

Tremolo

D Express:

Nad Alshiba Rain

Daily Mail:

Boundless Poet

POSTDATA:

Mystery Of Love

The Guardian:

Joseph

The Sun:

Joseph

Daily Record:

Joseph

Telegraph:

Tremolo

Daily Mirror:

Tremolo

The Star:

Nad Alshiba Rain