December 28 / 17.45 Southwell (AW)

17.45

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  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 333

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree and has shown up well in stronger races than this, coming from well back to take third of 12 over 1m2f at Newcastle on recent yard debut; this trip can suit better and he should have plenty going for him.
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7th

11

(9)

20th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

12:43 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up to Golspie over C&D and then did well (fourth) from a poor track position at Southwell, before things slotted neatly into place for a cosy 12.5f win here (7-4 favourite; from 3lb lower) 11 days ago; given a decent gallop to aim at, should be there or thereabouts.

7/2

1

(10)

1st Nov 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won novice at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last December but he's 0-10 in handicaps since and was last of 12 at Southwell on his final run in the summer; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove after a break; equipment returns including first-time tongue-tie.

16/1

1

(10)

1st Nov 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won novice at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last December but he's 0-10 in handicaps since and was last of 12 at Southwell on his final run in the summer; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove after a break; equipment returns including first-time tongue-tie.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 44

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in first three bumpers at the start of 2024; easy to back in both AW starts this month but she kept on nicely when fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and should progress.
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7th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

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1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Runner-up four times for Karl Burke but poor form in three runs for new yard following a 400-day absence; has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

8

(7)

4th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 3lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

11-race maiden; sent off at big odds and well beaten in two runs for new stable after a 400-day absence; down in trip/weights but has a point to prove.

50/1

8th

9

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Runner-up in three mares' bumpers and a novice at Southwell (1m3f) before being sold out of Karl Burke's yard for 10,000gns in January last year; well beaten on stable debut after 400-day break in 1m3f handicap Southwell last month (tongue-tie tried and retained); plenty to prove.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From excellent family; 50-1 for debut in a better race than this at the Curragh (1m2f) in September where he showed a hint of ability; left Andrew Oliver for 3,000gns since; better place prospects than most.
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10th

9

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:24 Chepstow

Another Lifetime

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Made low-key debut on the Flat in Ireland in September, but kept on for very respectable third in Southwell novice (1m3f, AW; RPR 71) in December; now with another new stable for hurdling career; market may guide.

16/1

10th

9

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:24 Chepstow

Another Lifetime

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Made low-key debut on the Flat in Ireland in September, but kept on for very respectable third in Southwell novice (1m3f, AW; RPR 71) in December; now with another new stable for hurdling career; market may guide.

16/1

4

(6)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Another Lifetime

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Neil Mulholland

Ex-Irish; sold for 3,000gns in October; fair third for Nigel Hawke in 1m3f novice here in December after three months off; absent for another two months since and has switched stables again, but has form claims.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-connected filly; 20-1 for this month's Chelmsford debut (1m2f) against some promising rivals and although no match for them she nevertheless ran as well as could have been expected; a likely improver.
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2nd

1

(4)

7th Oct 2025

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1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Universal Story

10st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-mileage 4yo who scored comfortably at Southwell eight days ago to complete a quickfire 2m double and take form figures for new yard to 411; gives the impression she'll be as effective back at 1m6f; open to further progress and warrants respect under 5lb penalty.

11/8

1st

1

(4)

29th Sep 2025

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2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Universal Story

10st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-mileage 4yo filly who opened her account in Newcastle contest four days ago on first attempt over 2m and second start for new yard; respected under 5lb penalty, with further progress plausible.

13/8

150/1

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 for 1m2f debut at Chelmsford (hooded, as today) this month when a long way from the finished article; early days.
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7th

6

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Nottingham

Vitruvian Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mike Murphy

midfield, lost ground quickly from over 4f out

40/1

7th

6

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Nottingham

Vitruvian Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mike Murphy

midfield, lost ground quickly from over 4f out

40/1

9th

11

(6)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:47 Lingfield (AW)

Vitruvian Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mike Murphy

Hasn't beaten many in five outings over 1m-1m5f on the AW, never starting at less than 33-1; hard to recommend despite the drop in grade.

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a Catterick bumper on debut in January and he never showed after a slow start on debut for this yard over 7f at Wolverhampton recently; has questions to answer for now, not least regarding stamina.
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6th

1

(1)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Come On Big Boy

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground from 3f out

100/1

6th

1

(1)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Come On Big Boy

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, prominent

100/1

8th

1

(5)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On Big Boy

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Flat pedigree but made debut in Catterick bumper (66-1) for Ian McInnes in January, pulled up a long way out; best watched for new yard.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0P/0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not yet shown anything in AW novice events at 7f, 1m and 1m2f, the latter run after missing all of 2023; can only watch.
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8th

8

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Heir

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Karen Jewell

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, raced wide early, disputing second after 5f, lost position over 3f out

33/1

8th

8

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Heir

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Karen Jewell

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, raced wide early, disputing second after 5f, lost position over 3f out

33/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Heir

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Karen Jewell

dwelt start, in rear, detached when eased over 2f out

150/1

Non-runners

Trojan Storm

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Payout
Exacta £3.20
Straight Forecast £3.81
Trifecta £13.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Chaos

Telegraph:

Universal Story

RP RATINGS:

King Chaos

POSTDATA:

King Chaos

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King Chaos

The Guardian:

King Chaos

Daily Mail:

King Chaos

D Express:

King Chaos

Daily Mirror:

King Chaos

The Sun:

King Chaos

The Star:

King Chaos

Daily Record:

King Chaos