December 20 / 16.30 Southwell (AW)

16.30

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 445251 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Running well for his new yard prior to making all in an apprentice handicap under Oliver Stammers over C&D last Friday, doing it readily; escapes a penalty and he'll be tough to beat if repeating that form.
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1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Chelsea Banham

Missed a chunk of last year and has slid to a competitive mark for his current yard; just behind Southbank over C&D a month ago and is one to consider back in headgear (second-time blinkers).

5/1

3rd

9

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Down the field on first four starts for Chelsea Banham but fared better when fifth in a Wolverhampton classified (6f; heavily backed) last month; needs to build on that effort but it will be interesting to see whether he's strong in the betting again.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a C&D handicap in December 2024, recording an RPR of 71 in the process; unfancied and has finished down the field in four runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; eligible for this 0-50 classified as a result; a return to form is likely to be foretold by the betting.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 63702

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 3yo who showed improved form in a first-time visor (retained today) when beaten a short head over C&D last month; her pedigree provides optimism she'll continue to progress and she's one to consider.
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1st

4

(8)

31st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

made all, raced freely, pushed along and quickened 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

8th

4

(13)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

prominent, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out

4/1

3rd

1

(9)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Two good efforts over C&D since the visor went on, latterly chasing home a handicap blot last week; from a fine family and a win would boost her paddock value; solid contender at this level.

5/2

11/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 834250 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Below par at Kempton the last twice and beaten a long way most recently, but he was drawn wide each time and prior to those he went close over this C&D; has the inside draw now back here and could go well.
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8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Starter For Ten

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders

12/1

9th

1

(11)

10th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Starter For Ten

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Heavily backed when winning a 6f Kempton handicap last winter; he has often run well in defeat since, including placed efforts on his last two visits to this track; should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

1

(1)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Starter For Ten

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Below par at Kempton the last twice and beaten a long way most recently, but he was drawn wide each time and prior to those he went close over this C&D; has the inside draw now back here and could go well.

11/1

4/1

Form: 668621 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f) last month then went one better over this C&D on his first visit to Southwell; a 4lb rise isn't harsh and she could play another leading role.
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4th

7

(7)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Camachess

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

In good order this winter, including a 6f win at Southwell last month (Class 6 for amateur riders); ran right up to her recent best at Southwell 11 days ago but this looks a stronger race.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camachess

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

towards rear, headway from 2f out, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon led clearly, kept on but headed towards finish

14/1

11

(12)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camachess

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent

8/1

20/1

Form: 555540

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
On a competitive mark on his best form for Robert Cowell but he made it 0-10 when below par at Nottingham in October and changed hands for 4,200gns last month; others have more pressing claims.
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1st

3

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Navy Drums

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Two 6f wins at Lingfield (AW) early in the year and he went down narrowly over 7f in his hat-trick bid; his three runs since were disappointing, all at 7-1 or shorter; perhaps excused latest (5f after four months off) though and he's worth a second look.

7/1

7th

6

(7)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Navy Drums

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Two 6f wins at Lingfield (AW) early in the year and he only went down narrowly over 7f in his hat-trick bid; last two runs were disappointing though and he returns from a break over 5f, a trip at which he is 0-6.

10/1

6th

6

(8)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Navy Drums

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Recent soft-ground defeat easily ignored; had won both C&D starts earlier, getting an enterprising ride when beating Inaam in February before following up in March; fair effort over 7f subsequently but the return to 6f on this track can suit; Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

3/1

Form: 880577 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won off a 6lb higher mark on the Newcastle Tapeta in March but he finished in mid-division on his three starts last month (including over C&D) and needs to find something extra if he's to win this.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

7th
4 (11)
Breach

7/1

Form: 534304 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Keeping on when badly hampered at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta debut) last month and close fourth at Lingfield (6f) subsequently when suffering slight interference; might not be far away.
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7th

4

(11)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Breach

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Keeping on when badly hampered at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta debut) last month and close fourth at Lingfield (6f) subsequently when suffering slight interference; might not be far away.

7/1

4th

11

(2)

29th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Breach

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

towards rear

8/1

10th

5

(2)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Breach

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, shaken up and keeping on when badly hampered from over 1f out, soon lost ground, not recover

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 406150 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Catterick in September and he's also effective on Tapeta, despite a 0-14 AW record; however, he hasn't been at his best the last twice and was tailed off at Lingfield (AW) most recently; others appeal more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Portelet Bay

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Four wins, one of them here, have been at 6f; has some decent form over 7f and comes into the reckoning after a fair run at Wolverhampton last time (6f, met trouble in running).

9/1

6th

8

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Portelet Bay

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

4-18 on turf and 0-21 on the AW, albeit running well here on a few occasions as when beaten less than a length into second of ten over 7f in January; makes his debut at this level and cannot be dismissed.

9/1

7th

4

(10)

25th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

16:35 Ffos Las

Portelet Bay

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Close second over 7f in January; far from consistent otherwise this year and he's still seeking a first win beyond 6f; very well treated on best form but isn't a solid option.

14/1

66/1

Form: 11/000 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won five times (including off higher marks) on the Newcastle Tapeta in 2020 but he's struggled on his three recent starts after a long absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(7)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Multiple course winner but drawn a blank since his C&D success in December 2020; ran better than the distance beaten suggests here ten days ago (hampered in the final 110 yards) but others still appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

9

(8)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Five wins to his name on the AW but the last of them was here over 7f in December 2020; has won over 6f and hinted at a revival here two starts ago; blinkers go on; could go well at a decent price.

20/1

13

(1)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Five-time course winner in 2020 (four over this trip) but he hasn't shown that much since returning from an absence, weakening to finish ninth of ten over C&D a week ago; first-time blinkers (replacing regular cheekpieces) need to make a big difference.

25/1

Form: 889290

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month but he's been down the field the next twice on his first two encounters with Tapeta (over 7f at Wolverhampton and here); needs to raise his game.
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10th

5

(10)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month but he's been down the field the next twice on his first two encounters with Tapeta (over 7f at Wolverhampton and here); needs to raise his game.

16/1

10th

4

(14)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

9th

1

(2)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Backed at big prices at Kempton this month before coming from well back to take second (7f); 3lb rise for that fair enough and he's a key player now back in form.

3/1

11th
11 (2)
Trusty Scout

33/1

Form: 375778

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been running badly of late (7f/1m) but he's on a 21-race losing sequence and has never tackled a sprint trip; probably best watched.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.10
Straight Forecast £13.58
Tricast £40.53
Trifecta £58.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Walking On Clouds

NEWMARKET:

Camachess

The Guardian:

Bluebird

RP Ratings:

Walking On Clouds

POSTDATA:

Walking On Clouds

THE NORTH:

Walking On Clouds

The Times:

Walking On Clouds

Telegraph:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Mail:

Walking On Clouds

D Express:

Walking On Clouds

The Star:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Record:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Mirror:

Camachess