December 29 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £8316
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £46.00
  • Place: £7.90

Form: 414554 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Best to forgive latest defeat (did too much up front); consistent sort otherwise but the switch to Southwell is an unknown; all of her AW form is at Kempton and Wolverhampton.
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0

3

(3)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Rusty

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Often leads; dual C&D winner who has dropped a fair way in the weights since her Southwell win last December; recent efforts on turf and C&D haven't approached that level, though, so she has it to prove for now.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Rusty

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

led, edged right and headed 1f out, soon flashed tail, no extra final 110yds

7/2

7th

2

(2)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:55 Sandown

Trusty Rusty

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple turf/AW winner but well beaten both starts following five-month break, including over C&D last time; still to show soft ground is ideal and, although Oisin Murphy rides, others appeal more.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 647131 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism with a decisive success over C&D 16 days ago, taking his AW form figures to 3131; looks the type to improve further and win more races in this sphere; big player despite going up in grade.
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7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 010302 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran well behind Twilight Madness and Army Of India at Newcastle in November; went close in lower grade there last week and has a fighting chance off same mark (due to go up 3lb in future); first run here.
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3rd

7

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Ramon Di Loria

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Multiple AW and turf winner from 5f-7f; back on his last winning turf mark from Ayr 13 months ago (has twice won on AW since); below par latest but not ruled out if able to bounce back.

10/1

6th

9

(3)

26th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Ramon Di Loria

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice (6f/7f) in February and he was a good second to a thriving rival over C&D in his bid for a hat-trick; beaten off a lower mark twice since and more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

5th

9

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ramon Di Loria

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual course winner last month who's continued in form since, faring best of those held up when not far behind Bomb Squad over C&D on Friday; one of the likelier winners.

4/1

Form: 583111 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in three starts since dropped to 5f and the last two wins came over this C&D; better than ever and looks open to further progress at this trip; respected under 5lb penalty for last week's success.
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8th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ten-time sprint winner who scored at Bath (5f, good) two weeks ago and the quick turnaround may have caused his downfall at Kempton three days later; has claims if he can recapture that penultimate form and his four runs over C&D include a win and two thirds; dangerous.

7/2

9th

1

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Simon Hodgson

Often a front-runner and dual C&D winner who has been in good form lately, including scoring by a neck at Bath (5f, good) on Sunday; has a 4lb penalty for that, but is well drawn to attack and much respected.

7/2

1st

5

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:45 Bath

Twilight Madness

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Front-runner; two wins in December and in the money on his last three starts; just 1-15 on turf as opposed to 8-37 on AW; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 917943 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly at 6f but recent efforts suggest he may well cope with this return to 5f; ran respectably in new headgear (blinkers) here two weeks ago and can't be dismissed off a workable mark.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

Form: 444662 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but was only half a length behind Twilight Madness here two weeks ago on only his second run for new stable; defied a 9lb higher mark in the 2020 Portland; holds every chance.
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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

Form: 980623 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won here in February; back in better form with placed efforts at Newcastle (neck behind Twilight Madness) and this track the last twice; likely player provided he takes well to cheekpieces (added to usual hood).
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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

Standard

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

Standard

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

16/1

Form: 114267 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
The third leg of his summer hat-trick came off this mark (on turf); however, finished behind two of these here 23 days ago when returned to AW and needs to improve on that effort.
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6th

1

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

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

Form: 1-5995 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Midfield over C&D 23 days ago when having second start for his new yard; dropped a further 4lb he's well handicapped on the pick of his 2yo form (ran well in Group races); one to consider.
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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

10th
8 (6)
Airshow

25/1

Form: 212063 C

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Successful four times (AW/turf) this year; respectable third at Ffos Las when last seen three months ago; has gone well fresh but takes on several rivals who bring strong recent form.
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6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

5th

10

(8)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Airshow

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

33/1

Form: 161640 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in the spring; however, has failed to beat a rival in three subsequent outings, the latest here behind some of these opponents; revival is far from guaranteed with usual blinkers removed.
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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

Form: 400553 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
6f winner on turf; shaped well in difficult circumstances (came from poor position and met trouble) at Lingfield 17 days ago on first crack at 5f; possibilities if this race pans out better.
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4th

2

(3)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: John Flint

Has run a series of good races for this yard over 6f and latest backward step here was over 7f; only 1-19 now but has each-way claims on the best of his form; conditions fine.

10/1

10th

12

(2)

15th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

8st 5lb

J: George Rooke

T: John Flint

Poor strike-rate but he's run a series of good races for this yard over 6f; stepping back up in trip not enough to tempt.

20/1

4th

2

(7)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Flint

Stablemate of Vape; he had been threatening prior to a midfield finish in a stronger race over C&D 18 days ago; yet to race on anything quicker than good

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £198.10
Straight Forecast £117.77
Tricast £850.29
Trifecta £2086.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Hiya Maite

SPOTLIGHT:

Twilight Madness

TOPSPEED:

Ramon Di Loria

THE NORTH:

Army Of India

Daily Mirror:

Aberama Gold

POSTDATA:

Stone Of Destiny

The Times:

Hiya Maite

Daily Mail:

Hiya Maite

The Sun:

Hiya Maite

Daily Record:

Hiya Maite

Telegraph:

Twilight Madness

The Star:

Twilight Madness

The Guardian:

Ramon Di Loria

D Express:

Army Of India