December 22 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 668

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts over 6f-9.5f on the AW, but has hinted at ability and her pedigree strongly suggests there is more to come from her over this longer trip; new headgear combination applied on handicap debut and the market should be interesting.
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8th

8

(4)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Vision Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Touched off on Flat in May and over hurdles in July; well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but she won at this track two winters back and also had serious form here early in 2024, so she can't be dismissed.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Vision Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Touched off on Flat in May and over hurdles in July; well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but she won at this track two winters back and also had serious form here early in 2024, so she can't be dismissed.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 537501 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on Tapeta, the latest when taking advantage of a favourable mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f) ten days ago; makes his first visit here under a 5lb penalty, but respected nonetheless.
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6th

5

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Now at the veteran stage but has won five times and been placed on nine occasions around here; twice finished runner-up in similar events over C&D at the start of the year and another big effort seems likely.

5/2

8th

7

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Starfighter

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time Tapeta winner who has finished runner-up in classified events at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in his last two starts; still looks feasibly treated back in a handicap and he's a big player if he can transfer his form back to Polytrack.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who is a five-time winner at Wolverhampton; close second, clear of remainder, in C&D classified race last time; leading claims.

5/6

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7-7157 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on the Newcastle Tapeta, the latest over 1m2f in January (has won over 1m4f at that track); finished around 8l behind Amourie when seventh of 13 over C&D 13 days ago, but may have needed the run after nine months off; frame possibilities.
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11

(8)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Visitant

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

Runs well now and again but he's a 12yo who has become hard to win with; opposable.

33/1

11

(8)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Visitant

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

Runs well now and again but he's a 12yo who has become hard to win with; opposable.

33/1

6th

9

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Visitant

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

midfield

14/1

12/1

Form: 116857

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in amateur riders' races on turf (7f/1m) this year and 3lb lower than for the most recent; placed just once in 14 starts over this far, though, and vulnerable to stronger stayers.
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9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led early, headed and prominent soon after start, bit short of room and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon struggling

8/1

10/1

Form: 345284 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs; two course wins (from 23 visits) were over 1m3f but he stays 1m4f+; not disgraced when fourth of ten over 1m6f here nine days ago and may be allowed his own way in front; each-way claims.
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9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

7

(9)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sociologist

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular and often a front-runner whose losing run is up to 22, but he ran his best race for a while when fourth of 11 here (1m3f) seven days ago; 0-23 over this trip and further, though, which raises doubts.

12/1

Form: 126760

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 18 starts came off this mark at Ayr (1m5f, good) in September and finished runner-up here (1m3f/1m4f) in two starts either side, but has gone quiet in her last few outings; needs a resurgence.
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2nd

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Valley Of Flowers

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Consistent last July-September and nicely treated on that form; however, she hasn't been at the same level on her two outings this year.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Valley Of Flowers

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Made the frame four consecutive times last July-September (1m3f-2m), but made a low-key reappearance last week and is probably better suited by a stiffer test of stamina than this now.

7/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Ended last season with a spell of consistent efforts and has frame possibilities provided she returns in similar form; whether she can end a losing spell is another matter (no win since 2023).

6/1

OUR TIP
7th
4 (9)
Amourie

11/4

Form: 140521 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Demoted after finishing first past the post over C&D last month (form worked out well), but gained compensation back here 13 days ago (at the main expense of a well-punted rival); up another 4lb but a major player.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

17:10 Thirsk

Amourie

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ray Craggs

Runner-up twice over this trip on Tapeta in spring but returned from break with disappointing run on that surface a fortnight ago and her only previous turf win was gained off a basement mark; others preferred.

20/1

8th

4

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Amourie

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ray Craggs

in touch with leaders

13/2

7th

6

(8)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Amourie

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ray Craggs

midfield, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out

11/4

20/1

Form: 001030 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on Newcastle Tapeta (1m2f/1m4f) last winter and also at Hamilton (1m4f) in September, but he isn't the most consistent and was found to have an irregular heartbeat when tailed off over C&D last month.
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0

5

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:15 Cartmel

Selecto

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stella Barclay

in rear, some headway but reminders after 5th

66/1

5th

7

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Selecto

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Stella Barclay

Fair on the Flat in his prime but has a lowly mark in that sphere nowadays; ran well to a point on last month's hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) and might last longer on today's faster ground but others appeal more all the same.

66/1

Form: 346188

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ended a 29-race losing run at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) in October, but twice well beaten back on Tapeta since, including when behind a couple of today's rivals over C&D 13 days ago; others stronger.
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12th

4

(10)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Jackamundo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Mackie

dwelt start, in rear, on outer from over 6f out

12/1

7th

6

(1)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Jackamundo

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: John Mackie

took keen hold, towards rear, headway from 3f out

3/1

2nd

6

(6)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Jackamundo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Mackie

towards rear

20/1

Form: 385968

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-7 and finished a tailed-off last of eight at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) on Tuesday; can't be recommended after that.
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5th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Vintage

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Won over C&D in January and went close at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in March; fair fifth when back on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (1m4f) recently but she needs something extra if she's to win this.

9/1

5th

6

(8)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Vintage

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Inconsistent sort with a record of 1-11; returned to turf with a heavy defeat at Doncaster 17 days ago but she finished well to go close at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) on her penultimate run; only 1lb higher here and has claims if she can recapture that form.

14/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:50 Doncaster

Golden Vintage

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

A bit of a mixed bag since returning on the AW in December, though she did win well at Newcastle (1m4f) in January and was only beaten a neck at Southwell (1m4f) in March; needs to fare better than in her three goes on turf so far, though, and has been off for three months.

5/1

Form: 525435

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-8, but showed minor promise for William Haggas and has run well in both starts in a slightly higher grade here (1m4f/1m6f) since joining this yard; one for the shortlist.
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10th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Foursome

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent early, soon raced in third

10/1

10th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Foursome

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent early, soon raced in third

10/1

8th

5

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Foursome

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Olly Williams

Only win in 33 races was a 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last October (heavy); a few fair runs this term but over 5l behind Jamih at Catterick last time (1m4f, good to firm).

14/1

Non-runners

Golden Vintage, Foursome

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.90
Straight Forecast £45.70
Tricast £221.15
Trifecta £292.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amourie

The Times:

Vision Of Hope

RP Ratings:

Starfighter

D Express:

Luna Magic

Daily Mail:

Vision Of Hope

The Star:

Vision Of Hope

POSTDATA:

Amourie

The Guardian:

Amourie

The Sun:

Amourie

Daily Record:

Amourie

Telegraph:

Starfighter

Daily Mirror:

Starfighter