December 06 / 18.50 Southwell (AW)

18.50

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 332354 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Successful twice on Polytrack this year; respectable fourth at Chelmsford last time; consistent filly who should give her running, provided she's as effective back on Tapeta.
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1st

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:59 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Capable off this sort of mark and although this is a Class 5 in name, it's effectively a Class 6; solid effort in a better race over C&D last week; leading claims with Rossa Ryan booked.

9/4

4th

9

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Best effort this year when third at Nottingham (6f) in May; 2-2 under Benoit De La Sayette when the ground is soft, the wins gained off higher marks in spring 2023; interesting on a similar surface.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Miss Bella Brand

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

The winner of eight of her 48 starts; promising return from 112 days off at Chelmsford 18 days ago; should run her race but perhaps vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 22516 D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery since her last turf appearance four months ago; still quite unexposed after just five starts but the form of her Ripon win (maiden handicap) in July is not compelling.
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10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

4th

7

(15)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:41 Bath

Pepsi Cat

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

held up in rear, headway inside final furlong, went modest fourth towards finish

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 825126 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Consistent in the main; scored at Newcastle in early November then went very close at Wolverhampton; creditable sixth at Lingfield last week despite getting loose beforehand; campaigned in Class 6 for the last 12 months but has won in Class 5; should go well again.
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5

(2)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

Not quite on his game since back from a break but he's getting temptingly treated again relative to his form at 7f and 6f here last spring; having first run over C&D this winter, which might make a difference.

5/1

7th

6

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Kevin Frost

2-29 on AW, both wins off lower marks; placed at Southwell (7f) on return from break but posted a lesser effort over same C&D since; others preferred on balance.

14/1

7th

1

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

Form: 877119 CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who has form figures of 119 since joining Mick Appleby and switched to AW, disappointing favourite in the hat-trick attempt having raced too freely; won over C&D two starts ago and may still have more to offer provided she settles better; remains of interest.
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4th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

Form: 142111 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Overcame a tardy start to readily justify favouritism at Kempton (6f) when last seen 11 weeks ago, completing a hat-trick in the process; now 2-4 on AW and 4-7 in handicaps; progressive sort who looks a big player, provided he returns from layoff in the same form.
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10th

7

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

Winless this season and he's twice failed to build on a good second at Ffos Las (5f) in June; more is required if he's to gain a first success since January 2024.

14/1

5th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Brazen Idol

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

All six wins, three on AW, have been over 6f; best run this season was when second over 5f at Ffos Las last month (good); chance on that run but this faster going not sure to suit.

7/1

8th

2

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Ryan

Missed 2025 but ran well when second of seven over this C&D in March on his first start for 702 days; struggled on his next two starts but returned to form when going close at Ffos Las (5f) nine days ago; this dual C&D will be suited by the return to this trip and has strong claims.

7/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 841475

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins at 7f but last two efforts suggest she's worth this drop to 6f; however, whether she's up to defying top weight on first crack at sprinting is another matter.
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6th

1

(3)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Melodramatica

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Has gained both wins at 7f but last two efforts suggest she's worth this drop to 6f; however, whether she's up to defying top weight on first crack at sprinting is another matter.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

7th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Melodramatica

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Two 7f wins at Lingfield (Polytrack) from her first eight starts but she didn't fire when back from a short break at Kempton last month; still 2lb higher than for last win in July and she needs to kick on again to defy this mark.

12/1

7th

8

(2)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Kempton (AW)

Melodramatica

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Rae Guest

in touch with leaders, steady headway and prominent over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

9/1

7th
3 (1)
Kapono

6/1

Form: 603104 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All AW wins at Newcastle; creditable fourth there last month; solid third, splitting subsequent winners, over C&D in October (sole Southwell run) and has possibilities off same mark back here.
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8th

5

(2)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Thirsk

Kapono

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

dwelt start, raced near side

7/1

2nd

1

(9)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Kapono

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

towards rear, switched right and headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went second final 110yds

10/1

6th

3

(9)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kapono

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Fell

Wide-margin winner of a 6f handicap at Redcar in October off this mark; not found that form in two 7f runs here this year but better is expected back down in trip and dropping into a Class 6.

14/1

Form: 383081 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Justified market support (off 3lb lower) in C&D contest five weeks ago, belatedly recording his first success of 2022 and taking AW record to 2-7; still well handicapped having defied a 4lb higher mark at Newcastle in 2021; respected.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

Form: 77730-

Last run: 377 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-7 in Ireland last year for Fozzy Stack, though showed bits of encouraging form; returns from 377-day absence in new headgear; heed the market signals on debut for new yard (still with same owner).
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11th

4

(5)

30th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mary Pickersgill

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

0-7 for Fozzy Stack in Ireland last year and well held on stable debut after more than a year off at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) this month; needs to step up a good deal and also has stamina to prove on this first attempt at 7f.

33/1

9th

10

(2)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Mary Pickersgill

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

0-7 in Ireland last year for Fozzy Stack, though showed bits of encouraging form; returns from 377-day absence in new headgear; heed the market signals on debut for new yard (still with same owner).

16/1

14/1

Form: 55-126 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Light campaign this year; six-time winner on turf but only 1-10 on AW and most of his form in this sphere is on Polytrack; something to prove back on Tapeta.
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3rd

9

(5)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW win came on Polytrack; rarely runs on Tapeta and the return to this track (5f) and the drop to this level was no help this month.

10/1

11

(10)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who hasn't been firing on all cylinders for a few months now; consequence of that is he's eligible for this grade and he's one to note for market confidence with Rossa Ryan taking over today.

8/1

8th

6

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 5lb

T: Tony Carroll

in rear throughout

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £252.50
Straight Forecast £373.76
Tricast £2539.22
Trifecta £4459.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Brazen Idol

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Vallo

The Guardian:

Kath's Toyboy

POSTDATA:

Starsong

TOPSPEED:

Miss Bella Brand

RP Ratings:

Kapono

Daily Mirror:

Brazen Idol

The Sun:

Brazen Idol

The Star:

Brazen Idol

D Express:

Kath's Toyboy

The Times:

Captain Vallo

Daily Mail:

Captain Vallo

Daily Record:

Captain Vallo