December 14 / 19.45 Southwell (AW)

19.45

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  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 074336

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not at his best over 6f here last month but his first two handicap runs were encouraging enough; still has a bit of potential and that doesn't apply to many in here.
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5th

1

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Piperstown

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

In fine form on the AW this winter, landing back-to-back 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell recently; very lightly raced on turf but still merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Piperstown

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Landed a sixth victory on Tapeta when going in at Wolverhampton off 3lb lower three weeks ago; never won off a mark quite this high but gives his trainer, who also run He's An Angel, a decent hand.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piperstown

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

All five wins have been on Tapeta and last three have come over C&D; finished a remote third at Southwell 12 days ago but that was behind a handicap blot and he was in good form before that run; shortlisted.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 5-1656 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner; won a weak race at Ffos Las in June but he hasn't been at his best over C&D the last twice; others are stronger.
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2nd

7

(5)

14th Dec 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lisa Williamson

pressed leader, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second final strides, ran on

20/1

2nd

7

(5)

14th Dec 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lisa Williamson

pressed leader, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second final strides, ran on

20/1

6th

8

(11)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time C&D winner; returned from 257 days off with an easy win in a weak four-runner race at Ffos Las in June (5f, good to soft); less good twice since and others have more convincing claims.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 026625 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on turf this summer and he finished second at Wolverhampton last month (5f, Tapeta); disappointed over 7f at Lingfield 11 days ago; better expected here.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

Form: 751245 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ran out the ready winner of a 0-58 handicap at Wolverhampton in October; that has been followed with three solid efforts in defeat and he's more appealing than many of these.
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9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 251622 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a 6f handicap at Kempton in October; runner-up over C&D and at Wolverhampton the last twice; major player.
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1

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won a low-grade 6f AW handicap for Stuart Williams in October but was a well-beaten 200-1 shot on recent stable/hurdle debut at Warwick.

100/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Warwick

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Related to a couple of hurdles winners but still brings a stamina doubt to debut in this sphere, having gained sole Flat win over 6f; left Stuart Williams since last run; fitted with hood.

20/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Warwick

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Related to a couple of hurdles winners but still brings a stamina doubt to debut in this sphere, having gained sole Flat win over 6f; left Stuart Williams since last run; fitted with hood.

20/1

25/1

Form: -68079

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second over 6f here on his debut in January 2023; yet to make an impact in three handicaps though and he now drops to 5f for the first time.
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7th

7

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Agent Mayfair

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Scored at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in February and he made a winning turf debut at Bath (5.6f, firm) last month; disappointing back on AW last time but he lost a shoe in that race and still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; could bounce back and he's not ruled out back on turf.

7/1

1

(1)

31st May 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Agent Mayfair

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner off 8lb lower in February who won at Bath on turf debut last time (5.5f, good to firm); no easy task at the weights now; each-way chance.

9/4

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Agent Mayfair

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner off 8lb lower in February who won at Bath on turf debut last time (5.5f, good to firm); no easy task at the weights now; each-way chance.

9/4

13/2

Form: 403603

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
6f Newcastle win for Nigel Tinkler in April and he's now rated 7lb lower; ran a fair race over 6f here on last month's stable debut; now tries blinkers on a rare 5f run.
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10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

20/1

Form: 642359

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden but ran well in AW handicaps at Lingfield (6f; final run for Robert Cowell) and Kempton (7f; stable debut) in the autumn; not so good twice since, however, and now drops back to 5f.
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8th

11

(8)

14th Dec 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

La Verite

9st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Patrick Owens

15-race maiden but ran well in AW handicaps at Lingfield (6f; final run for Robert Cowell) and Kempton (7f; stable debut) in the autumn; not so good twice since, however, and now drops back to 5f.

20/1

8th

11

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

La Verite

9st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Patrick Owens

in touch with leaders, lost ground and bumped over 1f out, rallied inside final 110yds, no impression

20/1

9th

10

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

La Verite

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Owens

midfield

11/2

33/1

Form: 064587

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden; not easily recommeded, even at this level.
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13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

13th

16

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Good runs have been few and far between since his Wolverhampton second in September 2024; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

10th
3 (10)
Borough

25/1

Form: 850578 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow starter; thrown in on last season's best but he's been out of sorts in 2024; headgear left off after a break; worth a market check.
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10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

25/1

Form: 259197 D

Last run: 270 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was a decisive winner of a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in February; well held in both starts since and he now returns from nine months off.
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7

(1)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Derek Shaw

Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £95.50
Straight Forecast £87.56
Tricast £760.84
Trifecta £714.90

Selections

The Sun:

Socialise

SPOTLIGHT:

Lewis Barnes

RP RATINGS:

Henery Hawk

D Express:

La Verite

The Times:

Street Life

Daily Mirror:

Under Curfew

Daily Mail:

Brandy Station

POSTDATA:

Lewis Barnes

The Star:

Socialise

Daily Record:

Socialise

Telegraph:

Henery Hawk