February 12 / 14.40 Southwell (AW)

14.40

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
  • Win time: 1m 15s
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0577-2 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Good record of 10-44; two C&D wins this time last year and is now 6lb lower than for the second of them; found just the other joint-favourite too strong over 7f here 13 days ago; big player, especially if cheekpieces have the desired effect (has never worn headgear).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Cliffcake

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more.

20/1

2

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Cliffcake

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims.

11/2

4th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Cliffcake

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-4D122 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A disqualification from first (jockey weighed in light) and four seconds since last actual success at Goodwood in September 2023; seemingly given too much to do at Kempton last week and could easily make amends here.
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12th

2

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins and two seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D, has always tended to do well around this time of year and has slid to a handy mark; odds-on to miss the break and will need things to fall right from stall 12 but there are positives.

12/1

5th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 11lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins (disqualified from one) and a close fourth to his name from four runs over C&D, his last success coming off 4lb higher in February; not as good or consistent now but unlucky not to go closer last time and the handicapper's given him every chance.

7/1

6th

7

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won this race last year off a 3lb lower mark, when the strong pace set things up for him; got into the habit of blowing the start lately and will need the breaks from stall 13 but the return here will help (two wins and two seconds from eight runs over C&D).

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 008-64 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
AW wins six, seven (here) and eight (here) came last March; has really lost his way and was a bitterly disappointing 5-4 favourite at Newcastle last week; can't support until showing signs of a revival.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 64-113

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Again hit form over 7f at Wolverhampton in January, this time winning twice; left poorly placed and was denied a clear run when sprinting for the first time at his favourite venue 16 days ago, managing third but possibly deserving more; can go well again if this pans out better; non-runner due to travel problems at Wolverhampton yesterday.
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5th

5

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won here over 7f in February either side of wins over this trip at Kempton; encountered a wide trip when down the field in a higher grade than this last time and he may well be able to bounce back.

8/1

8th

11

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Arrives seeking a four-timer, two of the wins over C&D, and he hasn't been treated punitively by the assessor having gone up just 6lb; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but there are no doubts surrounding his wellbeing.

12/1

1st

6

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Has started 2026 with wins over C&D and in a small field at Wolverhampton (7f); only 1lb higher on the hat-trick bid but this is more competitive and he's drawn widest.

5/1

Form: 32-111 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-9 at three but his agonizing defeat on Boxing Day was a sign of things to come; 3-3 this year, winning over 7f at Wolverhampton (twice) and here (once); the runner-up got first run on him last time but he readily bridged the gap; big player off 5lb higher if okay back sprinting and not missing usual tongue-tie.
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12th

9

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Won six 7f Tapeta handicaps in the opening months of last year, two over C&D, going two stone up the weights; didn't see out 1m when last seen and holds each-way claims back on his favoured surface.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Has done most of his racing over 7f, winning six times (all on AW); back in form with placed efforts on last two starts, latest at Kempton; close third at this venue in sole 1m attempt; again has an each-way shout.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Last 11 AW starts have been on Tapeta (231115111852), but he was beaten less than a length into third of 14 on his last visit here (1m); back up 1lb for his latest second of 12 at Southwell (7f)), but still 1lb below his last winning mark; respected.

6/1

Form: 2246-6 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Entered handicaps off what looked a fair mark but a ripple rather than a splash has been made (for James Tate first time); wasn't seen to best effect last time, this is easier and he has time on his side.
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14th

15

(19)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Caffu Zafeen

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden is 0-9 on turf; placed in a couple of maidens but has failed to make any impression in handicaps, including in first four runs for this yard; cheekpieces need to spark.

28/1

9th

25

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Caffu Zafeen

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Failed to win in Britain and not much encouragement to take from three runs for this stable; too keen at Naas on latest and others look more convincing.

66/1

16/1

Form: 762-86

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Found a weak novice in which to open her account at the 13th time of asking in; just one real run of note since and not sure this return to sprinting is the answer; goes without cheekpieces.
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9th

15

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Alreet Cha

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Sole win in 7f AW novice; has run respectably over this trip on grass but no soft-ground form to speak of and others are more likely to handle the conditions; first-time tongue-tie latest, now discarded.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Alreet Cha

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

Her only win came over C&D and she made a pleasing return from three months off at Pontefract in June (6f, good); another break to contend with this time and connections now turn to a tongue-tie.

16/1

7

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Alreet Cha

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff.

16/1

Form: 346-56 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Looks best watched for now having failed to build on a fair return in a refitted hood (left off here) last time.
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6th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 2000-6

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
This Irish raider lost 22 races before winning back-to-back 5f contests last summer (dead-heat second time); good second the only time Rossa Ryan has had the leg up; just a fair run last week and returning to 6f can't be deemed a positive.
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14th

3

(7)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Reinforce

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Miss Katy Brown

Back-to-back wins on good ground over 5f at Navan and Down Royal in summer of 2024; not been close to that form over last two years and continues to slide in the weights.

33/1

12th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Reinforce

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won here over 5f two years ago on fast ground, later winning at Down Royal (both times for today's rider); lightly raced in recent years, entitled to come on for last month's Naas comeback run.

12/1

15th

2

(24)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Reinforce

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Dual winner over this trip in 2024; lost his form soon afterwards and has been absent almost a year so is best watched unless market support comes.

28/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.30
Straight Forecast £22.88
Tricast £249.63
Trifecta £244.10

Selections

The Times:

Ash Wednesday

RP RATINGS:

Hierarchy

TOPSPEED:

City Cyclone

SPOTLIGHT:

Caffu Zafeen

The Star:

Reinforce

Telegraph:

Ash Wednesday

The Guardian:

Ash Wednesday

Daily Mail:

Ash Wednesday

D Express:

Ash Wednesday

The Sun:

Ash Wednesday

POSTDATA:

City Cyclone

Daily Mirror:

Hierarchy

Daily Record:

Hierarchy