January 10 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

Form: 66563-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-7 but ran his best race when third of ten at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; still open to a bit more progress, which can't be said of many of these, and much respected down to this level for the first time.
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10th

9

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

Modest sixth in similar event over C&D on reappearance, extending his losing run, but may fare better with the outing under his belt; scored twice at Southwell in 2023.

16/1

7

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Louise Allan

Beaten just under 7l when fourth of eight in Bath handicap over an extended 1m3f seven weeks ago, extending his losing run to 17; others are more persuasive.

16/1

9

(11)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bond Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Louise Allan

Last won over C&D last May; first-time blinkers (retained) replaced visor for his last two starts and he responded with a creditable third in a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) on first occasion; tailed off on latest, however, which was a poor show notwithstanding the 1m2f.

25/1

Form: 9355-2 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-17, but appeared to appreciate the step up in trip when second of ten at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) seven days ago; major player if able to build on that.
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8th

9

(4)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Raffles Rebel

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Philip Kirby

midfield

66/1

10th

12

(11)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Raffles Rebel

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Philip Kirby

Runner-up twice over 1m4f in January, then had a layoff; form has dipped markedly since returning to action, taking record to 0-21.

25/1

17

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Raffles Rebel

8st 12lb

T: Philip Kirby

OUR TIP

Form: 5378-2 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick on the AW early last last year (including a win over C&D) and was returning from 78 days off when second of 11 at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) a week ago; major chance on these terms.
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7th

10

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Sligo

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

14/1

10th

10

(1)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Sligo

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Often runs well in classified races and a repeat of her recent placed efforts (one of them here) should see her in the mix.

8/1

Form: 2833-3 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 14, but has been placed in seven of his eight starts since joining this yard, most recently beaten less than a length into third of 12 at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) six days ago; handles Tapeta and another big effort is likely.
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3rd

2

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Sicario

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins over shorter on Tapeta in February; less good on her next three starts but he returned to form when second at Leicester yesterday; tongue-tie now added; can't ignore in a weak race.

5/2

2nd

4

(9)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

Sicario

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Won two in a row on Tapeta (1m4f/1m3f) in February but he's been well held in last three runs including when switched back to turf at Catterick (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; has quite a bit to prove again and his last Flat turf win was in 2020.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Sicario

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Exposed 8yo who has been kept to AW by current trainer, winning twice (1m3f/1m4f); despite high mileage, he's not had many races on softish ground.

10/1

Form: 83687/

Last run: 483 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Returns to the Flat for the first time since September 2021 and could be given an each-way chance on the pick of his hurdles form, but a record of 1-47 under both codes suggests others are more likely winners.
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7th

6

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Coup De Gold

10st 9lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Made the frame twice in the spring (2m4f/2m5f) but was well beaten at Cartmel three months ago with no obvious excuse; just two wins from 45 attempts over hurdles and he's fully exposed.

10/1

8

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Coup De Gold

10st 9lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Has very modest 2-44 strike-rate over hurdles but made the frame on both starts in the spring (2m4f/2m5f) and is suited by this C&D; won't mind what the weather does; probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: 57750- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won here (1m3f) last August, but has not matched that form since and finished a long way behind King Athelstan back here last month; needs the first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) to make a difference.
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2nd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

All About Alice

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield

5/1

4th

5

(7)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

All About Alice

9st 6lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Notched a third career win when bounding clear in an amateur jockeys' event at Lingfield (2m AW, Class 6; Kitten's Dream fourth) four weeks ago; competes from a 5lb higher mark but is equally effective here (1m3f winner) and Morgan Cole's claim could come in handy; solid chance.

9/4

1st

8

(9)

30th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

All About Alice

10st 8lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

took keen hold, midfield

16/1

Form: 2/03-3 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 13, but after having needed his return from a mammoth absence in November he ran well to finish third of 14 here (1m3f; winner has gone in again since) last month; filled the same position at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta; short head behind Raffles Rebel) seven days ago; a player on these terms.
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8th

6

(7)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Sara Ender

Ended a 17-race losing run in a 0-50 classified event over 1m4f here a year ago but his form has regressed badly since; best watched for now.

25/1

10th

3

(1)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sara Ender

Course regular who won a similar C&D race last March but has run only four times since and well below best on last two outings.

33/1

7th

4

(10)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

towards rear

20/1

25/1

Form: 77978- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Goodwood winner (1m4f, good) for Andrew Balding as a 3yo, but form has regressed for this yard and enough to prove returning from another 164 days off.
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5th

7

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:20 Yarmouth

Rushmore

9st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

0-19 for this yard and recent efforts haven't suggested he was ready to end the drought; cheekpieces now tried; opposable.

14/1

8th

4

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:50 Yarmouth

Rushmore

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Yet to add to his small-field win in 2021 and recent form is uninspiring.

10/1

6th

7

(10)

5th Jul 2023

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Rushmore

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

towards rear

9/1

7/1

Form: 1573-2 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on the Newcastle Tapeta and was having his third start back from a 274-day absence when beaten a short head back there (1m4f) six days ago; now at the veteran stage, but has run well here and holds each-way claims.
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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

Form: 46738- D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Veteran who won six times when trained in Ireland, but form has been patchy since the latest of those at Dundalk (1m4f, Polytrack) in September 2021; makes stable debut after 69 days off and worth a market check.
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10th

9

(3)

10th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Universal Focus

9st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

slowly into stride, always towards rear

16/1

8th

10

(3)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:05 Dundalk (AW)

Universal Focus

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Last of his six career wins came here last September, since when he's gone 0-11; patchy of late but he's capable of a big run.

7/1

3rd

14

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 3f 80y

16:55 Killarney

Universal Focus

8st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, pushed along and briefly went second 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, went third post

10/1

100/1

Form: 0070-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed after just four starts, but yet to show any real sign of ability; opposable despite the drop in grade.
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9th

9

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Proud Warrior

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Tony Carroll

11-race maiden whose best run was over 2m on AW in March; no form claims otherwise.

40/1

4th

7

(4)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Proud Warrior

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

led, headed but prominent after 2f

16/1

200/1

Form: 70/9-7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 33

Form & Verdict
1-96 on the Flat and over jumps and a long time since he has shown any worthwhile form; easily opposed.
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11th

13

(3)

1st Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:00 Beverley

LEs Fremantle

9st 11lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Michael Chapman

Sole success in 103 starts came over fences in 2018; no apeal.

100/1

10th

13

(7)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

LEs Fremantle

10st 7lb

J: Miss Aaliyah Bowers-Carter

T: Michael Chapman

Sole success came over fences in 2018; holds dismal claims on 2023 Flat/jumps form.

66/1

8th

11

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:20 Market Rasen

LEs Fremantle

10st 2lb

J: Alison Clarke

T: Michael Chapman

Yet to add to his shock win over fences here in 2018 and has struggled to get competitive this year.

100/1

100/1

Form: 76369-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Third of 14 at Thirsk (6f, soft) last September starting to look a flash in the pan and well held on stable debut over 1m here 12 days ago, taking her record to 0-21; never raced over this far and hard to warm to, even at this level.
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13th

2

(4)

10th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Desert Cat

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, prominent

100/1

9th

13

(5)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Desert Cat

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

midfield

50/1

6th

7

(1)

11th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Desert Cat

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Eric Alston

took keen hold, midfield, headway 4f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out

25/1

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Payout
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Selections

RP Ratings:

Miss Sligo

SPOTLIGHT:

Bond Spirit

POSTDATA:

Sicario

The Times:

All About Alice

Daily Record:

Raffles Rebel

D Express:

King Athelstan

NEWMARKET:

Bond Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Miss Sligo

Telegraph:

Miss Sligo

The Guardian:

Miss Sligo

Daily Mail:

Miss Sligo

The Sun:

Miss Sligo

The Star:

Miss Sligo

Daily Mirror:

Sicario