February 05 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.40
  • Place: £5.70

Form: 94-152 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2026 with 8.5f Wolverhampton win and posted a good second of seven (went very freely) there 13 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 36-316 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D in January but faded last 1f on the step back up to 1m when sixth of 12 at Lingfield five days ago; he's firmly in the picture back at his optimum trip.
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3rd

8

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

No Knee Never

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Four wins on the AW in Class 6 company since December (6f-8.5f); respectable efforts on his last two outings but he possibly didn't quite get home over this trip at Ripon last month; each-way contender.

11/1

4th

5

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

No Knee Never

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Four wins (6f to 8.6f) on AW since December; perhaps stretched by 1m2f when only fourth at Ripon a fortnight ago; returning to a mile should help but a career best is needed to defy this mark.

10/1

4th

6

(10)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

No Knee Never

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: James Owen

Rarely runs a bad race and he's won two of his last three starts, including an emphatic win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) 11 days ago; has a penalty back on turf but he ran right up to his best last time and this new trip should be within range; respected.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 8407-3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but he got back on track in a first-time tongue-tie when third of 12 to No Knee Never over C&D 16 days ago; can go well again, eased 1lb with headgear retained.
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1st

3

(1)

1st Jun 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Asian Journey

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sam England

String of defeats at short prices this spring, remains a maiden and hasn't always looked the easiest; the return to Tapeta and step back up from 7f will help, though, and he holds claims under Tom Marquand.

4/1

5th

10

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Asian Journey

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

15-race maiden who didn't look an easy ride when 2l fourth of nine over C&D (good) last month and needs to prove he can get the job done; however, he often runs well and might not be far away.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Asian Journey

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Still seeking a first win after 14 attempts but he has been threatening to put that right on AW this year and he ran a solid race back on turf at Doncaster 24 days ago; a strongly run 7f should suit and he has a small race in him off this mark.

9/2

8/1

Form: 208-32

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he comes here after a second of 12 to No Knee Never over C&D 16 days ago; enjoys a 3lb pull in the weights here, so must enter calculations with cheekpieces also back on.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

Form: 43421- CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Back from nearly two months off with a second C&D success in 14-runner handicap in December, getting up late on; up 3lb but very much one to consider after another break.
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5th

14

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Reginald Charles

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

0-16 on turf but he went mighty close at Redcar (good) in October; narrow winner at Southwell (also 7f, AW) on next start in December and it was a good effort when third to Wrydcroft over latter C&D last time; that did come after another two-month break but he's a player if backing it up 17 days on.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Record on the AW last year read 1161 including two wins over C&D; not at his best when behind two of these back here in February, but more than capable of making an impact if bouncing back.

4/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Back from nearly two months off with a second C&D success in 14-runner handicap in December, getting up late on; up 3lb but very much one to consider after another break.

5/1

33/1

Form: 5509-8 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Scored at Newcastle (7f) in October but her more recent form is far less encouraging, only eighth of ten back there 16 days ago; has work to do in a refitted hood.
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2nd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time winner on AW but unplaced in all seven turf runs, the latest of which was over C&D last month; not a solid option.

14/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Samra Star

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

Well treated on this year's AW form; however, she has an up-and-down profile and has a lower turf mark for good reason on previous evidence.

20/1

8/1

Form: 77-683 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for his current yard but right back on song in refitted cheekpieces when third of nine over C&D two weeks ago, faring best of those held up; he's very much one to consider off the same mark.
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5th

9

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Simply Blue

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Off the mark for James Owen at the 14th attempt when leading late on in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; returning to 7f no problem but a 4lb higher mark in a higher grade does ask more of him.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Plenty of near-misses to go with his only win, which came over 7.2f here off a 7lb higher mark last autumn; latest effort can be ignored but the emphasis will be more on speed, running in a sprint for the first time in a while.

6/1

10th

10

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Record of 0-12 for current yard but his form over this C&D includes sole success, which was gained off 9lb higher last October, and an encouraging effort (finished second) on Friday; fighting chance provided he belies recent inconsistency.

15/2

Form: 43250-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Free-going type who is a seven-race maiden and was tried in a hood when last of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap in October last time.
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8th

9

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Quirky maiden who has often shown a tendency to race too freely and who lost all chance when virtually refusing to race on penultimate start; did well to take fourth over C&D last month, but remains a risky option.

14/1

4th

11

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Regressive maiden who's often pulled hard and needs to settle early from the outside stall; virtually refused to race last time anyway, so there are plenty of risks involved.

25/1

9th

9

(11)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped okay on a couple of occasions on turf (7f) last year before becoming frustrating, seemingly held back by a free-going nature; never better than midfield on recent Southwell (7f; 33-1) comeback; entitled to strip fitter and is easing in the weights.

20/1

Form: 523-71 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win for his current yard in good style over C&D two weeks ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 7lb now but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.
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5th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Not the easiest to predict but came from off the pace for a second career win on his first visit to Wolverhampton in March (7f; 2lb lower); breakthrough win in January was over C&D.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Only 1-16 on AW, the success admittedly gained in clearcut style at Southwell in January; a possible danger on that form but has been nowhere near it otherwise this year; not a solid option.

16/1

9th

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.

16/1

6/1

Form: 27368-

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who was placed plenty of times over 6f/7f without winning for Charlie Hills in 2025; returns from 103 days off for yard among the winners (changed hands for 17,000gns) and has gone well fresh too, so he's an interesting contender.
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4th

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

23-race maiden who has tried various headgear (including combinations) since joining this yard but it was only today's tongue-tie he sported when close second at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; career-low mark and he's a contender if subsequent efforts can be forgiven.

9/1

11th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Valsharah

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

Still seeking his first win after 22 attempts; went close at Kempton (6f) in March but his two runs since haven't been of the same standard; has shown promise on turf; has worn each of today's accessories at some point but this is the first time they have been worn together.

10/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

21-race maiden but he was runner-up at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) last month and posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; has each-way claims.

4/1

25/1

Form: 27480-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m winner at Nottingham last May but ended 2025 well out of sorts for Christine Dunnett; returns for his new yard after five months off with lots to prove.
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2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

One win apiece for his previous two yards but he looks far from solid on 2026 form for another new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is likely; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Mini Mac

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

One win apiece for his previous two yards but looks far from solid on 2026 form for another new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is likely.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8453-6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £93.20
Straight Forecast £104.21
Tricast £1661.42
Trifecta £2409.30

Selections

Daily Mail:

Reginald Charles

POSTDATA:

Cill Mocheallog

RP RATINGS:

Asian Journey

SPOTLIGHT:

Valsharah

NEWMARKET:

King David

Telegraph:

Rainwater

D Express:

Asian Journey

The Times:

Cill Mocheallog

The Guardian:

Cill Mocheallog

Daily Mirror:

Reginald Charles

The Sun:

Reginald Charles

The Star:

Reginald Charles

Daily Record:

Reginald Charles