December 28 / 19.45 Southwell (AW)

19.45

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 117230 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dropped right out over 7f at Lingfield last month (sent off the 5-2 favourite) and needs to bounce back but that's quite possible given his overall profile; his improvement in handicaps has come over 7f+ but he's not short of pace and new, more severe headgear could help.
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1st

3

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Just Ten High

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Dylan Cunha

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and pressed leader inside final 110yds, led towards finish, just prevailed

13/8

1st

3

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Just Ten High

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Dylan Cunha

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and pressed leader inside final 110yds, led towards finish, just prevailed

13/8

2nd

1

(8)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Just Ten High

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Made giant strides once fitted with headgear, winning four times (6f-7f) between September and February; two runs last month suggested his busy spell might have caught up with him but return to Class 6 will help.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 557415 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Newcastle (5f) around the turn of last year and he has added turf wins at Catterick (5f, heavy) and Thirsk (6f, good to soft) since; solid effort at Catterick when last seen in October; should go well back on Tapeta.
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1st

7

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

King Of The Jungle

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Never involved on reappearance but he'd been off for ten months and he could easily do better today, having been placed in just two C&D runs, including when going close in this race in 2024 (under Lewis Chalkley who switches to So Grateful); not ruled out.

15/2

10th

8

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

King Of The Jungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went winless last season but ran well on occasions and he's handicapped to go in at some point; seems to run well fresh.

8/1

3

(2)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

King Of The Jungle

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Without a win this year but has run well in defeat and Newcastle last time was one of those races, going down by a neck; Lewis Chalkley returns with his claim and these two have combined well in the past.

3/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 682241

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
A winning margin of a neck masks the superiority of his 7f Kempton win 17 days ago; never raced at 6f but the manner of the latest effort suggests it's well worth exploring; 2lb rise looks manageable; good chance.
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5th

8

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

C&D winner; in good order this winter, including when midfield over C&D last week (met trouble on a few occasions); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and he should be in the thick of it once again.

7/2

5th

2

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent; close second, finishing strongly from difficult position, in amateur riders' event at Kempton (6f) last week; respected off same mark back up in distance.

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

11st 1lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent, including over 6f (raced mainly at further); has made the frame at Southwell in three starts since returned to AW; won his last Kempton attempt (in late 2024); solid.

7/2

Form: 981945 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D win last month; beaten three times since and although still low mileage, she will need the new cheekpieces to give her a lift.
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6th

12

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Supernova Steps

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Loughnane

Only 1-19 but the win came over C&D in late 2024 and recent respectable runs have been over 8.6f/7f (in an eyeshield latterly); could have a say with Jack Dace taking off 5lb.

10/1

10th

9

(16)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Supernova Steps

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Sole win from 15 runs came on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) last November; a bit below peak form when last in action in July, third of five in a modest five-runner Class 6 handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 9-2).

25/1

7

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

18:20 Doncaster

Supernova Steps

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Sole win came at Southwell (6f, AW) in November; ran below market expectations when fourth in a Brighton classified (6f, good to firm; 7-4) last time but she had excuses (saddle slipped and was struck into); worst two runs came on testing ground but they were at 1m.

9/2

Form: 217747 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-12 on AW and she failed to back up last month's fair fourth over C&D when only seventh here two weeks ago; vulnerable for win purposes.
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1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time course winner, three over this trip, who was second in this race last year; running well since comeback in May, placed all three starts including a win over C&D (good; Soldiers Design third) in June; solid third over 6f here last time, despite a messy start; contender again.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:57 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Winning for a fourth time here two weeks ago (5f; dual 6f winner), overcoming a slow start to prevail narrowly; just 3lb higher.

2/1

16/1

Form: -51370

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
7f win at Kempton in March when trained by Richard Hannon; down the field in two runs for Tony Carroll in June; returns from a break over a new, shorter trip; plenty to prove.
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9th

16

(12)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Sams Hope

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Martin Dunne

The winner of five AW handicaps (5f-6f) since September for her new stable; 6lb higher than for the latest of them and others appeal as being better treated.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Martin Dunne

Had a tremendous spell for new yard between September and January, winning five at 6f (two here) or 5f; her handicap mark has taken a battering but a recent second at Southwell suggests she's not weighted out of it; Ryan Kavanagh 2-2 on her and she can be thereabouts again.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Martin Dunne

She has soared up the weights after a fine winter, including three C&D wins; hasn't had a clear shot at things on her last two starts, including behind a couple of today's rivals here three weeks ago, but she still needs a personal best to defy this mark.

5/1

14/1

Form: 095068 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won four times in the first half of the year; yet to get going this winter but he's 10lb below his last winning mark and a revival could be around the corner.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 082440

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner but she hasn't shone in either AW run, the latest when checking out tamely over 5f at Newcastle 16 days ago; others are more appealing.
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9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

9th
5 (10)
Katie G

9/2

Form: 346053 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
C&D win off this mark in August; solid third behind an easy winner at Chelmsford nine days ago (rare run without headgear); shouldn't be far away with a repeat.
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5

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Katie G

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Mixed form since she won at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last August, but there have been a few fair efforts in the interim and she's now 1lb below her last winning mark; not discounted.

12/1

5

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Katie G

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Mixed form since she won at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last August, but there have been a few fair efforts in the interim and she's now 1lb below her last winning mark; not discounted.

12/1

9th

5

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Katie G

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, midfield

9/2

20/1

Form: 584599 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year came over C&D (August) but this veteran hasn't won for over four years and he needs to bounce back from a couple of poor 7f runs; hood replaces usual blinkers today.
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7th

6

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Motagally

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Losing run up to 32 and latest efforts don't suggest the drought is about to end; blinkers return.

20/1

7th

6

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Motagally

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Losing run up to 32 and latest efforts don't suggest the drought is about to end; blinkers return.

20/1

9th

6

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Motagally

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Regressive veteran who fared no better dropped into this grade here two weeks ago; a tongue tie now joins the hood; opposable.

33/1

7/1

Form: 445734 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this year but he's down in the weights and his last three runs have been more encouraging; likely he'll need the pace to collapse to win but he holds each-way claims.
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7

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Doncaster

Heartrate

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Campaigned on AW since November, winning once; hasn't scored on turf since 2023 but is 8lb lower than last appearance in this sphere; attractively handicapped.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

12th
10 (7)
Barneys Bay

33/1

Form: -69060 C

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark on last season's best (trained by Tim Easterby) but he's only beaten two rivals home in five starts for his current stable.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.80
Straight Forecast £27.56
Tricast £115.86
Trifecta £158.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Portoro

RP RATINGS:

Supernova Steps

Telegraph:

Heartrate

POSTDATA:

Katie G

D Express:

King Of The Jungle

The Star:

Snow Berry

The Times:

Supernova Steps

The Guardian:

Portoro

Daily Mail:

Portoro

The Sun:

Portoro

Daily Record:

Portoro

Daily Mirror:

Heartrate