January 15 / 13.08 Southwell (AW)

13.08

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 17532- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Winner of five AW races, the latest a C&D handicap off 4lb lower in September; sound efforts here on last two starts, finishing second back over C&D last month; contender.
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7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

Ran well when second of nine in returning cheekpieces at Leicester (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but all seven wins have been on the AW; still 6lb lower than for the latest of those, but he attempts beyond 1m6f for the first time on his 63rd outing.

9/4

2nd

2

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

All seven wins have been on the AW (1m2f-1m4f) and he ran creditably on his last two starts; however, he's yet to finish in the first three in five starts on turf and others are preferred; cheekpieces are back on for the first time since 2024.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 437-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; fair form in three AW races over 1m and likely to be well suited by this step up in trip on handicap debut (half-brother won from 7f-2m); interesting.
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8th

8

(5)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightningboltzoom

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Good run on his handicap debut last January but struggled since, including both runs for new trainer this year; dropped 7lb for his troubles but not easily recommended.

20/1

7th

8

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lightningboltzoom

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Pike

Low-mileage 5yo; best run from his seven starts came when second of 11 to The Bay Warrior over C&D last January; struggled since but he is now 6lb lower and last month's stable debut/return from ten-month absence should have sharpened him up.

25/1

9th

7

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Lightningboltzoom

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Much better on his handicap debut, upped from 1m to 1m3f, early in the year but was said to have stopped quickly when a beaten-favourite next time; that leaves him something to prove.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 32366-

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ex-James Ferguson; strong puller; maiden who has been placed in four of his eight starts; fair 4l sixth in a 1m handicap here on second start for Alice Haynes (hood on for second time) and although he's run well at 1m2f, the step up to 1m3f is not sure to suit.
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6th

5

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

20:50 Ffos Las

Risen Again

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

A fair 1m2f winner at his best but yet to run a race of note since leaving Alice Haynes.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Risen Again

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

A fair 1m2f winner at his best for Alice Haynes, but he's failed to beat a rival in handicaps at Lingfield (1m5f) and Bath (1m) in 2026; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

8

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Risen Again

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Sole win (21 races) was over 1m2f at Yarmouth last May but subsequent efforts include two seconds; left Alice Haynes for 17,000gns in October and came last of 12 (hood removed) when upped to 1m5f for new yard in February; now has a bit to prove over a trip this short.

33/1

Form: 94816-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins, the latest over 1m2f at Chelmsford in October when visored for the first time (on again); lesser run in better race at Wolverhampton next time; first run at 1m3f; a possible.
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1st

3

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Palazzo Persico

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form.

13/8

5th

4

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Palazzo Persico

10st 3lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop who lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to form last Monday (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) when a clearcut winner on his debut for this yard; William Pearman rides again with a penalty to carry.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Palazzo Persico

10st 9lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland earlier in the year and, although potentially well treated if the change of scenery has helped, he's hard to recommend this time.

12/1

Form: 62325- BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since scoring over 7f at Kempton in November 2023 when trained by Stuart Williams; two creditable runs over 1m/8.5f for current yard but probably best watched on first try at beyond 8.5f.
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3

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Harry The Haggler

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Registered his most recent win off just 1lb lower over 1m4f here in February but hasn't shown enough in two runs back from a break to suggest his turn is near.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Harry The Haggler

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Registered his most recent win off just 1lb lower at Southwell (1m4f) in February; well below par on return from layoff last time but may fare better with that outing under his belt.

10/1

13/2

Form: 43173- C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f here in October 2022; first win since was at Brighton last June (1m4f); subsequently off for 186 days; ran his best race since when third over 1m4f here 17 days ago; stable going well; respected.
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4th

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:56 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to his C&D win just over two years ago but lost out only by a neck when clear second back here (1m2f, good) 12 days ago and is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip; high on the list.

100/30

2nd

3

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Record here reads 3133, the win coming over 1m4f in June 2024; 0-21 since, though, and others are preferred for the win; stable triple-handed.

11/2

5th

1

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on.

8/1

20/1

Form: 67996-

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Smart performer for Aidan O'Brien in 2022 (won a 1m2f Group 3 at The Curragh); not as effective these days, although creditable second off 10lb higher in a 1m6f Sandown handicap (good) last July; mainly below par since; well treated but others look stronger.
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2

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Aikhal

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Former Group 3 winner who's been on the slide for a while now; suggested he was about to exploit a much reduced mark when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month and he attracted good support when keeping on for third at Brighton (1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; overall profile far from persuasive but he still warrants consideration.

3/1

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

7/1

Form: 83915- CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; 25-1 winner of a C&D fillies' handicap off 3lb lower in October (second has won twice since); not so good at 1m4f at Wolverhampton last time and hood now tried; a possible.
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4th

6

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Shady Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Creditable third in both starts since making a successful reappearance; remains in form but is getting no respite from the assessor, as another 1lb rise reflects; has done all her winning off marks in the 60s.

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Shady Bay

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Tom Ward

Course winner who made a successful reappearance at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April and again ran well to finish third of seven in a 0-90 back there last month (fourth and fifth won next time); up another 1lb, but still of serious interest back at this level and has won over this trip on the AW.

4/1

3rd

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

16:55 Nottingham

Shady Bay

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

Now 311 over C&D after beating four rivals with ease a month ago (good); this 5lb higher mark has proved troublesome in the past but those runs were elsewhere.

4/1

7/1

Form: 243-

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed a degree of promise when in the frame in a maiden and two novices (latest over 1m on AW); off since August but wouldn't rule out now up in trip on handicap debut.
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9th

11

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

13:08 Southwell (AW)

Path To Glory

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

midfield

7/1

9th

11

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

13:08 Southwell (AW)

Path To Glory

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

midfield

7/1

3rd

5

(4)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Path To Glory

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Second of eight in maiden at Ripon (1m, good) last month, 11 days before a lesser show when fourth at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft); the debut makes her a leading contender on form, albeit not a daunting standard.

7/4

Form: 09080-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Andrew Balding (first win at Kempton); bought for 5,000gns in October having rather lost his way; no improvement so far for current in-form yard.
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4th

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Bizarre Law

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Came from an unpromising position to win a 7f handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May; has not matched it in two runs since and this isn't sure to set up for him.

11/2

10th

17

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Bizarre Law

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Herrington

Below par last weekend when bidding for a Doncaster 7f double; a possible threat if he rebounds but others are higher up the list.

14/1

7th

13

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Bizarre Law

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Herrington

Edged out a next-time-out scorer (pair 4l clear) when coming from well off the pace to get up late over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; he's been an infrequent winner over the years but he retains handicapping scope after a 5lb rise.

11/1

Form: 755/0- C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All three wins over 1m4f here, the latest in March 2023 when with Ivan Furtado; had wind surgery in September and was tailed off on stable debut last time having been off for 405 days; better expected.
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6th

1

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Nine wins at this course (7f-1m4f), including three this year; remains in top form, having finished runner-up here on his last two starts; must be strongly considered on his favoured track.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Took this in 2025 and he comes here better than ever, bagging a third course win of 2026 in February; posted a very good second in another 7f handicap here last time so rates a big player off an unchanged mark.

5/4

2nd

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Better than ever since dropped back to 7f, determinedly adding a third win from four C&D starts three weeks ago; this class didn't look beyond him when 1l third here before that, just behind stablemate Legal Reform; some wriggle room judged on peak RPRs even off a new career-high mark.

2/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.80
Straight Forecast £35.68
Tricast £550.28
Trifecta £664.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Bay Warrior

NEWMARKET:

Path To Glory

RP RATINGS:

Aikhal

SPOTLIGHT:

Night Bear

The Times:

Lightningboltzoom

Telegraph:

Shady Bay

The Guardian:

Harry The Haggler

Daily Mail:

Path To Glory

D Express:

Aikhal

Daily Mirror:

The Bay Warrior

The Sun:

The Bay Warrior

Daily Record:

The Bay Warrior

The Star:

Night Bear