February 10 / 17.25 Southwell (AW)

17.25

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  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 145-33 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in December and he has held his form in defeat since; still appeals as being well handicapped if they go hard enough for him early on; greatly respected.
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4th

2

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Wallis

Four 5f wins since December, including C&D, with the latest coming at Lingfield 24 days ago; only 2lb higher and looks set for another prominent showing.

13/8

1st

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil.

9/2

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 321-21 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter who found plenty for pressure when winning a C&D handicap last week; that effort's backed up by the Topspeed figure and he ought to go well despite the steadier of a 5lb penalty.
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8th

5

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Current wellbeing is an issue as he's performed poorly since his win in January; best known for sprinting exploits.

33/1

11th

1

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Two minor 6f wins over the winter; not at his best on last two runs and now returns from 107 days off; drawn wide and others appeal more.

20/1

9th

8

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

6f wins at Newcastle and Lingfield this winter; not at his best at Newcastle (5f; tried in a visor) last month and the return of his usual cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 05000-

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 under a cloud but soft and heavy ground can be put forward as a valid excuse and the handicapper has given him a real chance; recorded an RPR of 73 on his most recent AW run and he'll be a danger to all if returning from a 101-day break at that level.
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3rd

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Papa Cocktail

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner but turf successes are thin on the ground now, just one in over three years; however, he's been running up to his best since back on grass, going down narrowly in a higher grade at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May and another solid effort there last time; thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Tough sort whose form over C&D features a success last August and sound efforts in two of his last three outings; ties in with two of today's rivals on the latest one; solid chance.

13/2

5th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Exposed sprinter who wins in his turn these days but his C&D record reads 312; that latest visit was just one month ago and he competes from the same mark as when far from disgraced in midfield at York a fortnight ago; each-way contender.

12/1

Form: 831-54 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield in December off a 2lb lower mark; fair efforts since; yard run three.
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2

(5)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Mixed bag since returning from a 13-month absence in November; met trouble at Lingfield on his penultimate start but did not feature 11 days ago; others look safer.

12/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

Has shaped encouragingly twice here this winter but the bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; losing spell goes back to April 2023.

16/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

Has shaped encouragingly twice here this winter but the bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; losing spell goes back to April 2023.

16/1

Form: 82147- D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Game effort to win at Kempton in September but short of that level in his next two starts; now drawn wide on his return from 113 days off.
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9th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mostallim

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner in 2022; ran away with a 6f Chelmsford race in July off just 2lb lower, which stands out this season but he has place claims on other 2023 evidence nevertheless.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Ran away with a C&D handicap in July off just 3lb lower; two good efforts on Tapeta in successive days in early August; below par here last time but he can't be discounted.

6/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Aug 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

midfield

7/2

Form: 1224-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Successful at Chelmsford in December; finished second in three of his four runs since; should run his race but others perhaps better treated now.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

9/1

Form: 8387-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Back to form on his second start for this yard when third of 12 at Newcastle four weeks ago; on his last winning mark and he's one for the shortlist.
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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

8th
1 (14)
Porfin

12/1

Form: 412-30 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Tough and versatile performer who gained his sixth career win in a 6f handicap at Lingfield in December; below par from a wide draw at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, though, and he's landed stall 14 this time.
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5th

13

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Porfin

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple winner down the years; solid effort on turf three weeks ago and won't mind getting back on AW; looks the likeliest of Phil Mcentee's three runners.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Porfin

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Latest of his 11 wins came at Lingfield (6f, AW) in January and he went close at Wolverhampton next time; fair effort over 6f at Lingfield 36 days ago but this slight drop back in trip probably isn't ideal.

7/1

5th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break.

11/2

Form: 70003- D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Back to form with good third over C&D six weeks ago and dropped 1lb for her troubles; cheekpieces back on; could have been better drawn.
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12th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Shes The Danger

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Prominent racer who blows hot and cold; two Southwell wins (5f/6f) over the winter and when down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago she went without headgear; blinkers return today; capable off this mark.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

20:20 Doncaster

Shes The Danger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Her turf win came at this track (7f, good) and she won twice on AW over the winter; not so good the last twice but it wouldn't be a major shock were she to go well.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Shes The Danger

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 7006-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In danger of going the wrong way but 5f would have been sharp enough for him last time and this is weaker than he is accustomed to; risky, but not a total bolt from the blue were he to run well.
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1st

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to Tony Carroll and left a couple of quiet AW runs behind when scoring over C&D (beat She Went Whoosh by nearly 3l) and at Brighton (6f) in May; came up short in hat-trick bid at Windsor on Monday but was out of his comfort zone early over the bare 5f before plugging on into fifth; not dismissed if turned out quickly.

9/4

5th

3

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Neptune Legend

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Third run back with Tony Carroll when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Bath (5.7f) last month and he did it in good style; followed up under a 4lb penalty at Brighton (6f, again good to firm) one week later, leading in the final strides, so this 5f could be an issue but he's on a roll again.

11/2

Form: 024/5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo who looked to find 5f on the sharp side when fifth here on his handicap debut 24 days ago; still ran very well given his 543-day absence and his best days could be yet to come; check the betting.
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10th

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Piranheer

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

11-race maiden but twice runner-up, including when 150-1 in a C&D classified on latest outing; in the mix judged on that.

5/1

2nd

10

(7)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield (AW)

Piranheer

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ten-race maiden who has struggled at big prices since joining this yard; steps up 5f in trip and goes without headgear; stable have more obvious claims with Foinix.

40/1

Form: 51625- D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut when landing a 6f event at Ripon last summer; returned from a four-month break (during which she had a wind operation) with a good second over C&D and 7f looked to stretch her last time; needs a career best to win but she has few miles on the clock.
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10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

4th

7

(15)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:41 Bath

Pepsi Cat

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

held up in rear, headway inside final furlong, went modest fourth towards finish

25/1

13th
13 (12)
Palifico

25/1

Form: 03310-

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won weak 5f novice at Wolverhampton before finishing well held back in a handicap four weeks later; off since; looks vulnerable from a wide draw.
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10th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Palifico

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Patrick Morris

Won over C&D last October but that was a weak novice event and she's been well held back in handicaps (Tapeta) in her three subsequent runs; overall record now stands at 1-21 and others are preferred.

20/1

9th

2

(8)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Palifico

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Patrick Morris

Won a weak 5f novice at Wolverhampton in October but has struggled in handicaps since then; others preferred.

20/1

13th

13

(12)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Palifico

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Patrick Morris

dwelt start, pulled hard, in touch with leaders

25/1

25/1

Form: 1009-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs; didn't perform too badly at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and is on a handy mark but it won't be easy trying to dominate from a wide stall in this field.
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £15.64
Tricast £420.71
Trifecta £343.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shalaa Asker

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

RP Ratings:

Papa Cocktail

TOPSPEED:

Thaki

POSTDATA:

Bobby On The Beat

Daily Mirror:

Em Jay Kay

The Star:

Em Jay Kay

Daily Record:

Em Jay Kay

Telegraph:

Papa Cocktail

The Times:

Shalaa Asker

The Guardian:

Shalaa Asker

Daily Mail:

Shalaa Asker

D Express:

Shalaa Asker

The Sun:

Shalaa Asker