January 03 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £64.50
  • Place: £10.90

Form: 47247- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner but only seventh here 15 days ago after a break and will do well to bounce back in this competitive a race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 10732-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner who found only one too good under a prominent ride on AW debut at Lingfield (7f) last time; there were no excuses but he's effectively 1lb lower here with Jack Doughty claiming 3lb.
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No / Draw
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10th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ready winner of a C&D handicap last summer off a 12lb lower mark; better than ever when a close fourth in a Wolverhampton Listed race in March and he faced a stiff task at Haydock three weeks ago; should give his running but could find one or two stronger back in handicap company.

6/1

4th

8

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Palmar Bay

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

5-19; creditable fourth in Listed races last two starts, not beaten far at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest; should give his running again but quite a few of these have more obvious claims on the figures.

14/1

4th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Palmar Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Steadily progressive 5yo, including two 7f handicap wins last year; took form to a higher level when fourth of 15 in a Listed race at Deauville (7.5f) in December, never far away in a race where the pace held up; should have another big run in him.

7/1

Form: 76543- BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Nine defeats since his winning debut but bang there in his last three races, over 6f and 7f; thereabouts.
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5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

8/1

Form: 57051- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Karl Burke for whom his first and fifth starts were the best; joined this yard for 21,000gns and made all in gritty fashion over C&D 21 days ago; 4lb higher now but they claim 3lb; should go well.
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5th

2

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

All three wins over C&D, the latest off 11lb higher in February last year; recent efforts don't suggest he is about to take advantage, though.

11/2

10th

11

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Federal Envoy

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Iain Jardine

Normally runs at Southwell where has gained all three of his wins; hasn't won for 13 months and best left alone here.

25/1

9th

2

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Often front-runner who has gained all three over his wins over this C&D, most recently last February off 6lb higher mark than today's; below best in recent starts, including when behind Chola Empire here last month.

9/1

Form: 09810- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won with a bit in hand at Kempton (7f) in November and perhaps didn't stay 1m at Lingfield a month ago; still on a competitive mark.
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No / Draw
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6th

2

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Newsreader

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

A three-time 7f winner for Kevin Philippart de Foy in 2024; largely in good form for his current yard last term so he's no forlorn hope on his return.

7/1

6th

7

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Newsreader

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has proved resurgent with two placed efforts on turf since wearing cheekpieces; still well treated on peak form, which has been achieved on AW; interesting back in this sphere.

3/1

3rd

4

(12)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Newsreader

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

All three wins for his former yard came over 7f at Kempton; two runs for his new stable, showing he retained all his ability when second at Ffos Las ten days ago (7.4f, soft; cheekpieces first time); drops to 6f for the first time and it remains to be seen how he'll cope with it.

8/1

Form: 6R252- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Best of those who raced prominently when narrowly missing out at Newcastle (7f) three weeks ago; may struggle to reverse previous Newcastle placings with Lattaash who has lower mileage.
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6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 33031- D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Third in a competitive Newcastle handicap (7f; first-time cheekpieces) before comfortably making the most of a simple task back in novice company at Wolverhampton; looks on the upgrade.
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3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third in a competitive Newcastle handicap (7f; first-time cheekpieces) before comfortably making the most of a simple task back in novice company at Wolverhampton; looks on the upgrade.

5/1

Form: 32371- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First AW win away from Wolverhampton when edging home at Chelmsford four weeks ago; only 2lb higher but this will take more winning.
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10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Choice

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

6/1

Form: 1535- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Didn't always look straightforward in three runs for Ed Walker but he won a 7f novice; only fifth of seven on stable debut at Chelmsford (6f; tongue-tie joined hood) but shaped well in a race not run to suit; likely improver, especially as he's back up in trip.
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4th

6

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perennial

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out

10/1

4th

6

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perennial

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

5

(8)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Perennial

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

led

14/1

16/1

Form: 34108- D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on his only visit here but he's a multiple AW winner; below par both starts after winning at Ascot in July (7f) and record when fresh is not the best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

2nd

10

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has done most of his winning over 7f, most recently off current mark at Kempton in January; however, posted best effort since when keeping-on third over C&D last time; fighting chance.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Returned from a break to win a 7f handicap here, his third course success, in January; not in the same form since but he is now back to his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 11004- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins in October included a C&D success but he has not been at his best of late, albeit in higher grades; others preferred.
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12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

Form: 82494- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
7f Polytrack winner; 0-5 in handicaps but there's a race in him off this mark; fourth of 14 over C&D last time when dropped in from a high draw.
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4th

9

(7)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

So Quiet

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Zoustar half-brother to winners Silent Echo (6f/7f including AW; RPR 107), Quietly Confident (French 6.5f AW; 79) and Deference (Spanish 1m1f); dam 1m 2yo winner (93); makes paper appeal and would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £421.90
Straight Forecast £267.10
Tricast £797.23
Trifecta £3862.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lattaash

Daily Mail:

Federal Envoy

RP RATINGS:

So Quiet

TOPSPEED:

Newsreader

Daily Mirror:

Ziggy's Condor

D Express:

Palmar Bay

The Guardian:

Judgment Call

POSTDATA:

Lattaash

Telegraph:

Lattaash

The Sun:

Lattaash

The Times:

So Quiet

NEWMARKET:

Newsreader

The Star:

Federal Envoy

Daily Record:

Federal Envoy