December 13 / 12.43 Southwell (AW)

12.43

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses “Confined” Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2022)

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses “Confined” Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2022)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather:

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0097-6 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual Dundalk winner last spring who was heavily supported back from a year off for his new yard six weeks ago; never looked like winning that day but 2lb lower today and not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Approach The City

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, held up in rear soon after start

10/1

9th

2

(9)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Approach The City

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened

8/1

6th

1

(1)

30th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Approach The City

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

midfield

9/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 078362

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Cracked only late on over 1m2f last time, having raced freely, and won't mind the drop back in trip; remains a maiden and has had plenty of chances but can't be knocked out of the equation.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

9th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kardinya

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Infrequent winner who has found it tough going since his Wolverhampton win (extended 1m1f) in December; connections now try different headgear.

7/1

9th

3

(12)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kardinya

11st 1lb

J: Mr Matthew Ennis

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, in rear

7/1

6th

9

(3)

13th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kardinya

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Looked as though he might be one to follow when off the mark at the 15th attempt over C&D in December, but hasn't really built on that performance despite running with some credit in two of his five starts since; edging back towards his winning mark, but others look more solid.

8/1

3rd
11 (4)
Methinks

33/1

  • Place: £9.70

Form: 043340

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who finished well held back on the Flat here last Friday (7f); hard to find a reason to back him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

9

(6)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Good third over 1m here last month at 50-1 and he's a contender on that form, but this inconsistent maiden failed to back that up here on Sunday and it's hard to know what to expect.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:26 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Still to win a race and lacks consistency but he's run well here more than once, latterly at a big price over C&D three weeks ago; that gave something to build on.

5/1

3rd

11

(4)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

8st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Regressive maiden who finished well held back on the Flat here last Friday (7f); hard to find a reason to back him.

33/1

Form: 067042

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Better over C&D the past twice, despite missing the kick in both; 3lb higher than for his latest clear second and will need to be sharper away from stall 14, coming off a two-month break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

8th May 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Jeanius

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Herrington

Ran up a five-timer here early in the year (1m3f-today's trip), latterly off an 8lb mark; raced freely down to 1m last time and will need to settle better going right back up in distance, especially into a small field.

3/1

6th

2

(1)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Jeanius

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He hasn't looked back since stepping up to middle distances, winning five times here this year from 1m3f to 2m; ran right up to his best when second at Newcastle three weeks ago and still has time to do better; whether he'll have the pace to cope with the return to 1m is a moot point though.

6/1

2nd

5

(1)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Dubai Jeanius

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has proved a revelation this year, winning all five of his starts at Southwell including when stepped up to the extended 2m there a week ago; can't be dismissed in his current mood, though a 5lb penalty and different track pose a new question.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: -97573

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Wins last summer came on turf over 1m2f but he ran his best race of this year over this trip last time; today's stiffer 1m should work in his favour; down 1lb and under a 5lb claimer, he goes on the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Johnny Boom

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

9/2

2nd

4

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Johnny Boom

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Caused 28-1 surprise on soft ground at Leiester (1m4f) in the autumn but was below that form on his two AW starts in February (wore cheekpieces) and is too inconsistent to rely upon; no headgear today.

14/1

Form: 474700

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for George Scott, prior to being picked up for 12,000gns in the summer, and has struggled in two runs for this yard; again pulled hard last time (9.5f) and needs to settle from stall 13.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Exceedingly Sonic

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, prominent on outer

8/1

6th

10

(2)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Exceedingly Sonic

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her best run for this yard came over C&D last month; has a squeak on that effort but she was well beaten at Newcastle last time and connections now turn to blinkers.

33/1

11th

6

(6)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

12:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exceedingly Sonic

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, midfield

14/1

10/1

Form: 08-436

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has returned from almost a year off in decent nick for his new yard; he's done a lot of his racing over 7f, though; each-way shout but he will need to find more if he's to take this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Nat Love

9st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led narrowly, headed but pressed leader after 1f, reminders when hung left 3f out

16/1

9th

8

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nat Love

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

midfield, pushed along 3f out, dropped to last and eased 2f out

16/1

7th

2

(10)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Nat Love

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Has returned from almost a year off in decent nick for his new yard; he's done a lot of his racing over 7f, though; each-way shout but he will need to find more if he's to take this.

10/1

12/1

Form: 637577

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Backed at prices here last Friday (7f) but pulled hard; today's longer trip is fine if he's more amenable but therein lies the gamble.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 730246

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow; went with a strong pace last time, though, so that was a bit better than it looked, and he's up to winning off this mark on this autumn's evidence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Prince Hector

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jessica Bedi

14-race maiden on turf; tailed off on return to grass at Catterick last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces; lost a shoe); has blinkers back on but hard to fancy.

20/1

13th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Prince Hector

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

Kept to AW in the main nowadays and winless since last March; however, he ran well last August when he last tackled turf and the return of cheekpieces (replacing blinkers) may well be in his favour; also has a first-time tongue-tie; could be involved.

11/1

10th
12 (11)
Valorant

33/1

Form: 066070

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Missed a chunk of her career and has regressed sharply this season; hard to fancy despite decent stable form and a further 5lb drop in the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

3rd May 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:10 Brighton

Valorant

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Just a respectable sixth in 0-50 classified on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and ran poorly in that grade the following month; sports a new headgear combination today, though, and may yet come good for Michael Appleby.

8/1

6

(1)

1st Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Valorant

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Appleby

Didn't run too badly on her stable debut at Lingfield in February but never featured at Southwell three weeks ago; plenty to prove on the back of that; cheekpieces return (well beaten in them for former yard).

12/1

9th

11

(10)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Valorant

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Struggled for Scott Dixon having looked promising for Roger Charlton early in her career (7f turf winner); didn't run badly on her stable debut at Lingfield 13 days ago (7f) and she could be sharper with that behind her; stable also run Twistaline.

7/1

Form: 7527

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Small-field Newcastle second on penultimate start amounted to little and she again started a big price last time; this is more realistic now handicapping in first-time headgear but she needs to take a forward step.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Endofastorm

8st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Joe Ponting

Front-runner who came second twice at Bath (11.6f/1m2f, firm) last month; subsequent lesser effort there is probably best overlooked (slowly away after anticipating start), and she can give this a good shot.

4/1

5th

6

(6)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Endofastorm

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Joe Ponting

In-form mare whose record at Bath features wins in 2024/2025 and a couple of second-place finishes (over 11.6f/1m2f) since returned to turf from AW, the penultimate occasion behind Moon Over The Sea; weighted to reverse the placings; good chance.

3/1

2nd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Endofastorm

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Joe Ponting

Below her best on the AW this winter but she returned to some form when runner-up here at around 1m4f on Monday; that was her first start for 77 days and this dual course winner should have no issue with the drop back in trip.

6/1

Form: 75040

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Started a short price on his handicap debut in October, back from a break having been gelded, but finished well held; he is evidently thought capable of better and it's too soon to write him off, switched from cheekpieces to blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Banbrook Boy

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Started a short price on his handicap debut in October, back from a break having been gelded, but finished well held; he is evidently thought capable of better and it's too soon to write him off, switched from cheekpieces to blinkers.

10/1

11th

2

(2)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banbrook Boy

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

No better than midfield in three quick runs in February/March but more was clearly expected on his handicap debut at Kempton (1m; tongue-tied) 19 days ago as he went off 5-4 favourite; could finish only fourth of eight but it's still early days and he could build on that; cheekpieces added today.

7/2

4th

2

(1)

31st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Kempton (AW)

Banbrook Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Boughey

No better than midfield in three quick runs in February/March (7f-1m; peak RPR of 54); makes his handicap debut with a tongue-tie added and having been gelded during his absence; James Doyle takes over in the saddle and he could take a marked step forward.

5/2

Form: 347068

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hasn't appeared to have any excuses in the tongue-tie/cheekpieces the past twice and is exposed now for a yard that's been winnerless for 100 days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Island Of Skye

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

Won a Thirsk handicap for Mark Walford in June 2024 (1m, good to firm); lightly raced since, but was a good third at Leicester on stable debut this year (1m, good to firm); lesser run on AW latest; place chance.

22/1

6th

6

(11)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Island Of Skye

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

A fair 1m winner for Mark Walford who wasn't discredited for his new yard when third of six in 1m handicap at Leicester in June; not ruled out after a break.

5/1

1

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Island Of Skye

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

All three of his wins have been over 1m, the most recent on debut for Mark Walford off 3lb higher at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last June; drops back to this trip for another new yard after two below-par efforts this year.

13/2

Form: 054007

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor ex-Irish maiden who's still to finish placed after 11 starts; the switch from cheekpieces to a visor didn't help last Friday.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

8

(9)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:26 Southwell (AW)

Saxonhill

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Phil McEntee

Poor ex-Irish maiden who's still to finish placed after 12 starts; two different forms of headgear have made no difference latterly and stable form is the main positive.

10/1

14

(2)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Saxonhill

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Poor ex-Irish maiden who's still to finish placed after 11 starts; the switch from cheekpieces to a visor didn't help last Friday.

33/1

Non-runners

Saxonhill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.30
Straight Forecast £43.85
Tricast £1703.00
Trifecta £1461.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dubai Jeanius

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny Boom

The Times:

Kardinya

The Star:

Banbrook Boy

The Guardian:

Dubai Jeanius

Daily Mail:

Dubai Jeanius

The Sun:

Dubai Jeanius

Telegraph:

Kardinya

Daily Record:

Kardinya

RP Ratings:

Johnny Boom

D Express:

Johnny Boom

Daily Mirror:

Johnny Boom