December 06 / 19.20 Southwell (AW)

19.20

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  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 491434 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Not quite so good as he was but he swept through to win a Thirsk handicap in August and he has run well on Tapeta the last twice, finishing third over C&D last month and fourth in a good conditions race at Newcastle on Friday; needs a good pace but that should be forthcoming and he's one to take seriously.
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2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

2nd
4 (9)
Khabib

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 343152 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two C&D runs have yielded a win and a close second, finding only a well-handicapped rival too strong here three weeks ago (very well backed); 2lb higher but still likely to give a good account.
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9th

9

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Khabib

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off.

25/1

5

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Khabib

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

Yet to win this year but retains plenty of ability; second at Thirsk on three occasions, two this year; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 698062 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in February off 4lb lower; best effort since then came when going down narrowly behind a well-backed winner at Newcastle last month; 2lb rise may find him out in this stronger race.
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12th

4

(14)

29th Nov 2024

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0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March and again on his stable debut here two weeks ago.

20/1

12th

4

(14)

29th Nov 2024

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0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March and again on his stable debut here two weeks ago.

20/1

12

(7)

15th Nov 2024

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0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March when last seen and has since switched yards.

8/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 214652 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins this summer; ran right up to his best when second over C&D three weeks ago (in front of Alligator Alley) and he holds leading claims if in the same form; unexposed on AW.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

Form: 01-599 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
66-1 when beaten 10l behind a couple of these rivals on his stable debut three weeks ago; dropped 5lb but too much to prove for comfort.
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9th

9

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Papa Dont Preach

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner who is 0-29 on turf but he ran well to finish third over C&D (good; 100-30 favourite) three weeks ago; rallied well in that race and he should be in the thick of things again off only 1lb higher.

3/1

3rd

6

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Papa Dont Preach

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; a 0-28 turf record is enough reason to look elsewhere.

10/1

5th

9

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas and ran creditably over C&D in February; raced wide from an outside draw back at Wolverhampton last time; that run is best ignored and he can bounce back.

10/1

Form: 004446 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Very talented but hasn't won the number of races he probably should; looked to retain plenty of ability this season and perhaps a change of regime will perk him up (sold out of Andrew Balding's yard for 30,000gns in October); strong pace would aid his cause.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

10/1

Form: 111426 D

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a 5f hat-trick in the summer, including one win on Tapeta, and he was second off a 1lb higher mark on his penultimate start; below form at Newmarket when last seen though and returns in a warm race.
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6th

1

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Back in better form last month and finished first past the post (demoted for causing interference) at Newcastle on latest start; back up 2lb but is on last winning mark and should remain competitive.

4/1

2nd

4

(8)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Completed a hat-trick on turf/Tapeta last summer and having dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, he ran better when third of six at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, finishing less than a length behind Bellagio Man; each-way claims if continuing his resurgence.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

The third leg of his summer hat-trick came off 2lb higher at Doncaster but he's finished down the field in his last three runs including twice at Southwell this winter; has won over this C&D but he has a bit to prove and needs to get back in the groove.

6/1

10/1

Form: 232126 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who deserved his breakthrough win at Leicester in October (5f, heavy); failed to fire at Chelmsford four weeks ago but he's better than that and should make a bold bid.
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3rd

5

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut in April, but didn't run badly when third of six over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; 1lb lower now and Ashley Lewis claims his useful 5lb; considered.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

C&D (good to soft) winner in August 2024 who won at Lingfield (good to firm) and Ffos Las (again 5f, good) last year; couldn't repeat his win in that Lingfield event 12 days ago and this looks a warmer race than the ones he regularly contests; still not dismissed.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

So Smart

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turned in an excellent effort when winning the corresponding race from stall 1 (14 ran) last May, flying out of the stalls and able to get to the stands' rail after one furlong; also won at Ffos Las in July and both victories were achieved off a higher mark than today's; not at best last time but his reappearance had been encouraging; should make a bold bid.

6/1

Form: 177899 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
5f winner in France in May; big prices and well beaten in two runs at Chelmsford for new connections; may need more help from the handicapper.
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5th

6

(5)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Charlie Wallis

Arrives on a long losing run but he posted a good second of eight in C&D handicap three weeks ago; he can race off the same mark here so needs considering.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Good run of form came to an end when down the field at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; his most recent run at this track saw him finish a good second though and he has dropped to a career-low mark.

11/2

8th

2

(8)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to win in 11 starts for this yard but he has been much more competitive since dropping into Class 6 events; repeat of his recent efforts would see him involved but he is one of a number in the field who like to be on the sharp end.

9/2

Form: 416164 D

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Some of last winter's C&D form stacks up well and she won twice in the spring, including on AW (Polytrack); off the track since a poor run at Catterick in July; career best required to win on her return.
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4th

2

(8)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Atiyah

11st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

slightly awkward start, in rear

5/1

5th

7

(2)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Atiyah

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Successful twice last spring, including over C&D off 2lb higher; not in the same form since and finished behind Harb when returned to this track three weeks ago; needs to raise her game.

12/1

4th

6

(4)

12th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Atiyah

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: David & Nicola Barron

ducked left start, prominent, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and rallied over 1f out

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £8.01
Tricast £31.94
Trifecta £50.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Silky Wilkie

THE NORTH:

Khabib

TOPSPEED:

Army Of India

RP Ratings:

Stone Of Destiny

The Sun:

Dusky Prince

The Star:

Alligator Alley

The Times:

Silky Wilkie

Telegraph:

Silky Wilkie

Daily Record:

Silky Wilkie

Daily Mail:

Khabib

D Express:

Khabib

Daily Mirror:

Khabib

POSTDATA:

Army Of India

The Guardian:

Stone Of Destiny