February 10 / 14.40 Southwell (AW)

14.40

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 924-21 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
He had been knocking at the door prior to a comfortable success over 1m4f here three weeks ago; 4lb rise fair enough and this longer trip should be in his favour; should go well again.
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8th

5

(9)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Master Grey

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

in rear

14/1

8th

2

(8)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Grey

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

In fine form on Tapeta early last year including a win over C&D; not shown much in three starts at Kempton since returning from 341 days off in May, but now 2lb below last winning mark; return to this surface may help.

14/1

9th

1

(14)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Master Grey

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Rod Millman

Below best in two starts here since returning from 11-month break but back on his last winning mark and Richard Kingscote takes over from a 7lb claimer; interesting with cheekpieces refitted for the first time this year (latest four wins in them).

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 0099-8 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f Cork maiden when trained by Joseph O'Brien; hasn't progressed for this yard and fared little better when well backed over 1m3f here three weeks ago; clearly thought to be well handicapped but there are risks attached now upped in distance with cheekpieces added.
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7

(8)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock Chant

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Won three 2m handicaps on AW in the spring, the third of them off today's mark; absent since a heavy defeat at Lingfield four months ago; may need more of a test.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 563-13 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in a 1m4f 0-50 classified event here last month; beaten at odds-on at Kempton one week later when the steady pace looked to count against him; this is a tougher race but stepping up in distance could spark further progress.
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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: 33255-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who showed clear promise in five handicap runs for Dermot Weld last season (at up to 1m4f); sold for 35,000euros in November; well worth a crack at a staying trip and she's an interesting contender on her stable debut.
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1st

5

(2)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Forgetmenotblue

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

midfield, switched left and headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, reduced lead towards finish, just did enough

6/4

3rd

5

(4)

3rd May 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forgetmenotblue

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: K R Burke

Ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow this spring, again getting turned over as favourite last week; has been found another weak race but this trip looked to stretch him at Newcastle in March.

4/1

7th

9

(11)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Forgetmenotblue

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Remains without a win but she's proving a reliable type who posted another solid effort when third of 13 in 1m4f Thirsk handicap 22 days ago; she ought to be in the shake-up.

9/2

33/1

Form: 77-949

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
27-race maiden; not disgraced at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but in a weak race; well beaten over 2m here last week and easy to swerve.
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10th

5

(6)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harmonious

9st 9lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

slowly away, in rear

25/1

6th

13

(9)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harmonious

10st 9lb

J: Mr Andrea Pinna

T: Scott Dixon

Runner-up in 1m4f classified here in February and kept on for modest fourth in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap in May but was never competitive in refitted cheekpieces here (1m4f) three weeks ago and strike-rate now 0-34.

33/1

10th

9

(5)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harmonious

8st 4lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Maiden who has been in the frame a few times here and wasn't beaten far when runner-up in a C&D classified in February; has had a few chances off modest marks in handicaps though and a win looks unlikely.

25/1

10/1

Form: 059-04

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner in France; best effort for this stable when fourth of 11 over 1m3f here three weeks ago; tackles a new trip today and needs to improve for it.
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8th

9

(7)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

8th

9

(7)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

9th

9

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:12 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Linda Perratt

Four wins from 42 races, the latest win at Hamilton (1m5f) in July on final start for Kevin Frost; soundly beaten on both starts since and he does not look the percentage call.

33/1

Form: 7404-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three of his last four runs have been encouraging enough to think a small race could fall his way; Luke Morris replaces an apprentice today and he's got each-way claims.
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13th

1

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Ship To Shore

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins on all AW but runner-up three times on testing turf; has a reduced mark but that's as a result of him being off for 595 days; the betting should help guide to expectations.

14/1

2nd

12

(13)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Ship To Shore

10st 5lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins were AW but best turf results were on soft/heavy; latest start (following two good AW runs) wasn't one of them, and that was also on soft, but he's been second and first in his two races under Frederick Tett.

9/1

4

(14)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

13:30 Bath

Ship To Shore

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Patrick Chamings

Has done well in recent weeks, winning and finishing runner-up on the Polytrack at Lingfield (2m); feasibly weighted - 3lb above last winning mark - and, while he's yet to score on turf (0-6), he has shown he acts on soft and heavy ground; plenty of positives.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2114-7 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two course wins this winter, over 2m and this trip; needs to bounce back from a lesser C&D run three weeks ago but that's not out of the question.
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0

3

(10)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Funky Town Pinkie

10st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Has a patchy record and both wins have come on AW but she returned from a break with a close call at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) in June; this is a deeper race but she pulled clear with the winner last time and is only 1lb higher here; respected.

7/2

2nd

6

(5)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Nottingham

Funky Town Pinkie

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Consecutive AW wins at 2m and 1m6f before Christmas but she didn't shine on her latest two starts and returns from a break with something to prove in her first turf handicap.

12/1

20/1

Form: 35-066

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Began her time with this yard with two good runs here in late 2022; not so good in three runs this year though and others look stronger.
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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

9/1

Form: 056-34

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
His four wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and has been running creditably of late; shouldn't be far away.
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9th

10

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ghostly

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Not the most consistent but has won seven times, including when getting the race in the stewards' room in an amateur riders' event over C&D in November; twice held at Wolverhampton since and may just need this after three months off.

20/1

6th

9

(1)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ghostly

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

33/1

9/1

Form: 453-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in his three Flat runs (1m3f/1m4f) in October-December but was pulled up when switched to hurdling at Musselburgh nine weeks ago; goes handicapping back on the Flat with some potential.
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6th

5

(2)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Master Oliver

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hinted at ability in three outings on turf/Tapeta in late 2022, but little to shout about in three Flat starts and a hurdle so far this year (visored last time); hopes pinned on the step up to 2m unlocking some improvement.

20/1

7th

7

(12)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Oliver

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, towards rear, shaken up over 3f out

20/1

6th

6

(3)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Master Oliver

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

led at slow pace, headed and pushed along over 3f out, ridden but dropped to rear 2f out, lost ground inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 725-30

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest nine-race maiden; tailed off over 2m here last week and others look much safer.
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9th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Tom Hazelgrove

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold early, prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

50/1

12th

12

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Tom Hazelgrove

8st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Modest nine-race maiden; tailed off over 2m here last week and others look much safer.

33/1

11th

14

(1)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Tom Hazelgrove

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Phil McEntee

Recent placed efforts not so encouraging as they look and he's now 0-8; needs to find something.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £77.80
Straight Forecast £77.12
Tricast £257.24
Trifecta £534.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Master Grey

NEWMARKET:

Bond Spirit

Daily Mail:

Funky Town Pinkie

D Express:

Ship To Shore

SPOTLIGHT:

Forgetmenotblue

POSTDATA:

Harmonious

The Times:

Bond Spirit

Daily Record:

Bond Spirit

The Star:

Funky Town Pinkie

The Sun:

Ship To Shore

Telegraph:

Master Grey

The Guardian:

Master Grey

Daily Mirror:

Master Grey