January 26 / 15.50 Southwell (AW)

15.50

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  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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1st
1 (5)
Ustath

15/8 (Won)

Form: 75-721 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In good form at classified level here last week, finishing a close second over 5f on Friday then going one better over 6f on Saturday (fifth course win); major player even with a 4lb penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:13 Catterick

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Fell

9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts.

15/2

2nd
9 (11)
Stroxx

7/2

Form: 325-83

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Hard to support with confidence as he's a 34-race maiden; however, finished only a neck behind Ustath over C&D last Friday and now gets a 4lb pull with that rival; has a fighting chance on form.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

Form: 7/54-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; has shown steady progress on AW (back from layoff) this autumn/winter, most recently second in 5f classified event at Wolverhampton; appears to have a modest contest in him; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

11

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:20 Nottingham

Mr Funky Monkey

10st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Derek Shaw

Well beaten in 2021 on sole turf start; on the premises on AW two winters back but he's been a notch below that in his three runs this year (with a visor enlisted) following a 553-day layoff.

33/1

Form: 0356-9

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in 6f claimer two years ago; made no impact at Wolverhampton (back from break) last week when returned to 5f; still has something to prove at this trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(11)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mops Gem

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start and lost many lengths start, always towards rear

14/1

5th

9

(3)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Mops Gem

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, in rear

8/1

4th

4

(2)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Mops Gem

9st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Sole success came in 6f claimer two years ago; made no impact at Wolverhampton (back from break) last week when returned to 5f; still has something to prove at this trip.

16/1

Form: 0308-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent mare whose sole win came in 2021; failed to beat a rival the last twice; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

4th

10

(5)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stella Barclay

Just one win from her 33 starts; ran some good races on AW last season but she's back from 236 days off and others look more persuasive.

25/1

Form: 4657-6

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
May be sharper for Wolverhampton run (6f; back from break) last week; sole attempt at classified level resulted in her only win (7f, turf); has form over 5f; interesting back in this grade.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(10)

21st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield

Sapphires Moon

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Best effort this year when going close in Chepstow handicap (7f, good) three starts ago; record is just 1-32 but she has possibilities if taking well to first-time hood; sole win came at classified level.

10/1

6th

9

(9)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Sapphires Moon

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along and led 2f out, edged left 1f out, headed final 110yds, soon no extra

10/1

5th

8

(5)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Sapphires Moon

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Best run for a while when only just missing out over C&D (good) last week and, while a strike-rate of 1-30 is naturally worrying, she won't be far away with something similar.

3/1

20/1

Form: 9098-8

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two C&D handicaps last winter; has not repeated that effort since and remains a maiden; drop to 0-50 classified company may help but he's not solid.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(13)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:40 Chepstow

Good To Go

8st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: J R Jenkins

Improved on earlier runs when a very creditable third over 5f at Nottingham in April (soft; first-time cheekpieces) but wasn't as sharp next time and is an unknown quantity in a first-time visor.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

25th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Good To Go

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

Still to register a victory but he posted his best effort of 2023 when third of eight in 5f Nottingham handicap (in first-time cheekpieces) three days ago, not enjoying the clearest of runs; he's not discounted with headgear retained.

20/1

3rd

11

(11)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:25 Nottingham

Good To Go

9st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: J R Jenkins

Poor maiden who has finished down the field at Southwell (5f/6f) in all of his three runs this year; cheekpieces now go but he can only be watched back on turf.

40/1

12/1

Form: 738-09 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has the ability to take a serious hand on these terms; however, AW record is 0-12 and she's been out of sorts since a placed effort in November; yet to win away from Musselburgh.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(9)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

The Gloaming

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has the ability to take a serious hand on these terms; however, AW record is 0-12 and she's been out of sorts since a placed effort in November; yet to win away from Musselburgh.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

The Gloaming

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Musselburgh (5f) in October and was placed at Wolverhampton the following month but she's been out of sorts there in her last two runs; still looks feasibly treated but she's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached.

12/1

11th

10

(10)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Gloaming

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

towards rear

7/1

Form: 637-77

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden who has only two pieces of placed form; below par in both runs this year; others are more appealing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(8)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Six O Hearts

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

13-race maiden with a very patchy overall record; step up in trip needs to have a big effect.

33/1

9th

11

(4)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six O Hearts

9st 1lb

J: Molly Presland

T: Scott Dixon

towards rear

33/1

7th

8

(2)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six O Hearts

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Maiden; best AW form, including a placed effort, came over this C&D in late 2022; poor results elsewhere this year but could revive back here in first-time headgear.

20/1

Form: 078-97

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Faded late over 6f at Lingfield two weeks ago and may benefit from this return to 5f; however, holds weak claims as things stand (0-9 and yet to finish in the first six).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(1)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Pusey Street

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Faded late over 6f at Lingfield two weeks ago and may benefit from this return to 5f; however, holds weak claims as things stand (0-9 and yet to finish in the first six).

33/1

7th

6

(9)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Pusey Street

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: John Gallagher

disputed lead

33/1

9th

9

(5)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Pusey Street

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: John Gallagher

led, pushed along and joined 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

50/1

Form: 409-80

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 38

Form & Verdict
Appeared to run well on one occasion last summer but the rest of her form is poor; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:00 Yarmouth

Tilsworth Jade

9st 8lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: J R Jenkins

prominent

66/1

11th

11

(3)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Jade

9st 2lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: J R Jenkins

Appeared to run well on one occasion last summer but the rest of her form is poor; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.

50/1

13th

12

(3)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tilsworth Jade

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: J R Jenkins

never better than mid-division

100/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £7.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Ustath

The Times:

Stroxx

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Funky Monkey

Daily Record:

Mr Funky Monkey

Telegraph:

Stroxx

The Sun:

Stroxx

POSTDATA:

Ustath

The Guardian:

Ustath

Daily Mail:

Ustath

D Express:

Ustath

Daily Mirror:

Ustath

The Star:

Ustath