September 22 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

Standard

Duralock International Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Duralock International Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 8090-

Last run: 301 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Son of Golden Horn who was brought along very steadily last backend, signing off with never-dangerous tenth in 7f Wolverhampton maiden; has since been gelded and a big player now handicapping over this much longer trip.
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0

22

(21)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Golden Shot

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Made it 4-6 in handicaps when drawing 27l clear at Ffos Las (1m6f, soft; 10lb higher today) in August, making most in an amateurs' race; failed to replicate that form under a penalty on good ground one week later but he stays at least 2m and a return to soft ground would presumably be a big help.

25/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Golden Shot

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Made it 4-6 in handicaps when sauntering to a 27l success last week at Ffos Las (1m6f, soft); probably handled conditions better than his rivals but he's clearly well-in with just a 5lb penalty.

5/4

1st

4

(6)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Ffos Las

Golden Shot

10st 13lb

J: Mr Frederick Daly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

led, headed 6f out, going easily when led again over 4f out, soon up the centre, shaken up and went clear over 2f out, went further clear inside final furlong, easily

5/4

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 708-43

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has posted two solid efforts in 1m4f handicaps here this summer, giving the impression this longer trip will suit; well in the mix.
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0

3

(10)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Funky Town Pinkie

10st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Has a patchy record and both wins have come on AW but she returned from a break with a close call at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) in June; this is a deeper race but she pulled clear with the winner last time and is only 1lb higher here; respected.

7/2

2nd

6

(5)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Nottingham

Funky Town Pinkie

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Consecutive AW wins at 2m and 1m6f before Christmas but she didn't shine on her latest two starts and returns from a break with something to prove in her first turf handicap.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 384312 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in 14f Wolverhampton handicap before posting very good third over 2m there nine days ago despite being very slowly away; must enter calculations off the same mark.
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10th

9

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kittens Dream

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

dwelt start, in rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off

33/1

Form: 535441 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Gained his breakthrough success at the 11th attempt in 14f Ffos Las handicap four weeks ago; can't be discounted nudged up 2lb.
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7th

6

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eddie The Beagle

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

led early, headed and prominent after 1f, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

5/1

4th

8

(3)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eddie The Beagle

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

prominent, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, lost second and no extra inside final furlong

5/1

8/1

Form: 3-7862

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who returned to form when runner-up in 14f Wolverhampton handicap 22 days ago; one to consider off the same mark.
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3

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Chicago Gal

11st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield on inner

11/1

3

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Chicago Gal

11st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield on inner

11/1

10th

2

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Chicago Gal

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark over hurdles in a novice handicap at Market Rasen in May (2m, good); has since won on the Flat (1m2f, good to firm); blinkers on for first time over jumps (has worn them on the Flat but not when winning); each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 413336 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Scored over 1m4f here in April and looked a bit rusty after four months off when sixth in 1m4f Epsom handicap a fortnight ago; up in trip now and it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back.
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8th

10

(1)

22nd Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Away Wit Da Fairys

9st 3lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

prominent, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

25/1

12th

8

(11)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Away Wit Da Fairys

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

raced wide, midfield, ridden and weakened over 3f out

9/1

4th

8

(4)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Away Wit Da Fairys

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

prominent, switched left and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, lost third post

20/1

25/1

Form: 8-0857

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2019 and he arrives below par, only seventh in 1m4f handicap here 24 days ago; others appeal more.
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7th

6

(1)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Arabist

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Patrick Morris

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f, losing position when hampered over 3f out, soon in rear

25/1

6

(1)

13th Sep 2022

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arabist

9st 4lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Morris

1-22 and nothing in four starts since returning for this yard in June to suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; still to truly prove his stamina too.

20/1

7th

6

(4)

29th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:45 Southwell (AW)

Arabist

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

prominent, dropped to midfield after 3f, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

Form: 086643

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden handicapper who wasn't discredited when third of seven in 14f Chelmsford handicap 39 days ago; no forlorn hope on his Tapeta debut despite being 1lb out of the handicap.
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9th

9

(7)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Just Percy

8st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Christine Dunnett

0-14, but has shown some ability as when second of 12 at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; races off the same mark, but his overall record suggests he isn't certain to repeat it.

9/2

2nd

14

(9)

29th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Just Percy

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Christine Dunnett

took keen hold, midfield

20/1

8th

14

(6)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Just Percy

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

dwelt start, soon midfield, ridden briefly early, shaken up when short of room on turn over 2f out, soon lost position and ridden, no impression from over 1f out

20/1

16/1

Form: 670257

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Enters calculations on the form of her Leicester fifth but she's been off since beating only one at Haydock (1m4f) later in June; needs to get back on track now up in trip after her break.
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9th

3

(12)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Go Beyond

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

led, headed but prominent after 2f, pushed along under 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off (jockey said filly moved poorly)

16/1

Form: 0052

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Posted her best effort when second of ten in 1m4f Wolverhampton novice 37 days ago (in first-time tongue-tie and after a break); needs considering on her handicap debut now her stamina is drawn out more.
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6th

7

(4)

5th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Nachos Cheese

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

prominent early, dropped to rear after 1f, never dangerous

20/1

5th

6

(5)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Nachos Cheese

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

Exposed maiden who underwent wind surgery in the winter; again looked to have no excuses last time and adding cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

10/1

7th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nachos Cheese

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

prominent

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 421353 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Yarmouth (14f) in May and not discredited when third of seven in similar event there last month; one for the shortlist.
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2nd

9

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Henry The Fifth

8st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Anthony Carson

hampered start and slowly into stride, in rear, midfield after 5f

18/1

6th

7

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield

Henry The Fifth

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Anthony Carson

took keen hold, midfield

20/1

10th

8

(8)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Henry The Fifth

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Well handicapped on his best form and he returned from a lengthy absence with a fair fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m6f) last month; could be dangerous if he can build on that but a strike-rate of 1-29 is off-putting.

12/1

Form: 086

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has yet to make the frame in her three runs to date, sixth of seven in 1m4f Ffos Las maiden in July; this Postponed filly is no forlorn hope now up in trip on her handicap debut.
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5th

9

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Manyana

8st 11lb

T: Jonathan Portman

took keen hold, raced in second, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost two places inside final 110yds

5/1

3rd

5

(3)

15th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield

Manyana

9st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

reared start

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Manyana

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Good second at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) on her penultimate run but she's an inconsistent maiden who was disappointing at Yarmouth 25 days ago; record now stands at 0-11 and she needs to step up again on this drop back in trip.

11/2

Non-runners

Henry The Fifth, Manyana

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £15.07
Tricast £66.10
Trifecta £101.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Shot

POSTDATA:

Kitten's Dream

The Times:

Eddie The Beagle

The Sun:

Nachos Cheese

NEWMARKET:

Away Wit Da Fairys

RP Ratings:

Chicago Gal

The Guardian:

Henry The Fifth

Daily Express:

Eddie The Beagle

Telegraph:

Golden Shot

Daily Mirror:

Golden Shot

Daily Record:

Golden Shot

Daily Mail:

Kitten's Dream

The Star:

Kitten's Dream