January 22 / 15.25 Southwell (AW)

15.25

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3281-3 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Successful in a 1m handicap at Lingfield on his penultimate start and similar form when third back there ten days ago; can get it wrong at the start which is a slight concern back down in trip but he comes here with more to recommend him than many.
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7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five wins since December, three of them at this track (including over 1m); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he's never been in better form.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins, including C&D, this winter and latest Chelmsford run probably not the one to judge him on; that said, he wouldn't look to have much wiggle room off his current mark.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won four times during the winter (7f-1m) and has gone up more than a stone in the weights, having been nudged up another 2lb for last weekend's Lingfield second; won't mind going back up in trip, though, and has a decent chance of adding to his tally.

5/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 66-622 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 18 but she has run well in 7f classified events on Tapeta on her last two starts, the latest here last week; strong claims in this field.
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5th

8

(6)

4th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laurens Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both her wins have come at Newcastle (6f and 7f); she has finished second in 7f classified events on her last three starts but she will need to raise her game to take this; the return to Newcastle and switch to blinkers could spark extra though.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Laurens Dream

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run well in 7f classified events on Tapeta on her last two starts, the latest here last week; strong claims in this field.

2/1

14

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Laurens Dream

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained both wins on Newcastle AW last November; 0-12 on turf but has frame possibilities on some of her recent form; drop back to Class 6 looks a plus.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4065-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-17 but he ran well for third in a similar race over C&D last week; should give it another good go.
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3rd

1

(4)

11th May 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Touch unlucky not to notch his fourth win of the year when beaten a short-head at Southwell a month ago; 1lb rise puts him on the ceiling mark for this class of race and he has a fair chance of making it 3-4 over C&D.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Thriving in 2026 and he bagged a third success in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago when overcoming a wide passage; up 3lb but this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

30th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Took a long time to get off the mark but he's got the hang of winning now, having been successful over C&D and 7f at Southwell in two of his last three starts in classified events (outstayed at about 1m1f in between); should make a good go of it back in a handicap.

4/1

10/1

Form: 78-043

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-15 for Tim Easterby and beaten four times for new stable since December 29; latest effort was a bit better but she will need to raise her game again to take this.
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6th

10

(5)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-21 but a few of her recent efforts, including when fourth of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (first-time visor) ten days ago, give her each-way claims.

7/1

4th

7

(7)

27th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Formerly with Tim Easterby and now 0-20 after making it 0-5 for this yard when well held in a classified race at Southwell five days ago; switches to a visor.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-15 for Tim Easterby and beaten four times for new stable since December 29; latest effort was a bit better but she will need to raise her game again to take this.

10/1

11/2

Form: /003-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran well when third of eight at Wolverhampton in December (5f) but failed to build on it over 6f in a classified race at Chelmsford two weeks ago; stays 7f and dangerous if near her best.
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6th

8

(5)

5th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Infrequent winner but conditions suit and she ran well for third over C&D eight days ago; each-way shout once again.

8/1

3rd

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run some good races in defeat for Joey Ramsden, including over C&D; down the field at Doncaster on Friday but she's capable of bouncing back quickly; stable also runs Forever Noah.

12/1

11th

12

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Isla Bella

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Losing run stands at 17 but she has run some good races in defeat for Joey Ramsden and a strongly run race at this trip should see her to best effect; unraced on faster than good; each-way shout if the ground is no issue.

12/1

Form: 902-06

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Offered hope of a revival when second to a gambled-on winner at Lingfield before Christmas but his two runs since have been well short of that level; rare 7f run today.
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11th

11

(1)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John Ryan

All five wins have been on turf, rattling up a three-timer in October 2024; it's been downhill since and while cheekpieces replace usual blinkers, he makes little appeal here.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

28th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Finished second here just before Christmas but over 6f; struggled since, including over C&D latest; Sedgemoor is the more obvious of the stable pair.

20/1

50/1

Form: 440-97 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three runs since returning from a summer break, the last two coming this month; hard to recommend.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

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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

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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

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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

16/1

Form: 088-86 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won twice over further in the first half of 2025; ridden prominently in a similar event here last week but having hit the front 3f out, she threw her head about before weakening into sixth; capable but risky.
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1st

13

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Anificas Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Comes here under a cloud, last of seven in 1m4f handicap at Pontefract eight days ago; hard to warm to.

50/1

7th

8

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Anificas Beauty

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Peter Winks

Five wins at up to 9.4f; has form at 1m3f but suspicion there will be stronger stayers in the field.

33/1

5th

7

(5)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Anificas Beauty

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Peter Winks

Unplaced in three classified events in January; has more ability than her rating suggests but she doesn't help herself by pulling and her optimum trip isn't easy to gauge.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £6.92
Trifecta £24.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Laurens Dream

POSTDATA:

Royal Jet

The Guardian:

Captain Pickles

NEWMARKET:

Tootsie

The Star:

Isla Bella

RP RATINGS:

Laurens Dream

THE NORTH:

Laurens Dream

Daily Mail:

Laurens Dream

D Express:

Laurens Dream

Daily Mirror:

Laurens Dream

Daily Record:

Laurens Dream

The Sun:

Captain Pickles

The Times:

Royal Jet

Telegraph:

Royal Jet