February 12 / 16.20 Southwell (AW)

16.20

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  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 713-28 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in December and her good form continued the next twice; below par at Lingfield most recently but no surprise if she bounces back with a big performance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

12:10 Fakenham

September Power

10st 11lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Michael Wigham

Well beaten over 2m here on hurdle debut in February 2022 and not seen in this sphere since, but she has developed into a fairly useful Flat stayer in the second half of this year; interesting.

13/8

8th

13

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

20:00 Kempton (AW)

September Power

8st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

A three-time 2m winner in 2023 who recorded another solid effort when fourth of 14 to Duke Of Oxford over C&D 16 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

20/1

4th

7

(6)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

September Power

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

Can throw in the odd shocker but she's won three times in 2m handicaps this year, notably when coming from off the pace to score at York in September off 4lb lower; each-way claims on a good day.

20/1

2nd
12 (5)
Freewheelin

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 556-42 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has an up-and-down profile but he won over C&D last January and, having dropped down the weights, was a close second to Quercus Robur at Newcastle three weeks ago; thereabouts if again on a going day.
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8th

10

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Freewheelin

9st 11lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: John Norton

A lot of years since his trainer saddled a Flat winner and he'll do very well to end the run, back from almost a year off and from 6lb out of the handicap under Venetia Thompson (0-7 under both codes currently).

100/1

7th

8

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:45 Hamilton

Freewheelin

9st 11lb

J: Miss Lauren Sanders

T: John Norton

Both wins on AW, the latest over three years ago; well held on AW at Southwell when last seen and not hard to look elsewhere.

50/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 12-151 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 1m6f here in December when upped in trip on stable debut and he's twice been a cosy winner over 2m at Newcastle (Tapeta) since; could have more to offer over staying trips and he's a strong contender.
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9th

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Quercus Robur

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won on the Flat here (2m, soft) in November; fourth on hurdle debut here (1m7f, good to soft) later that month and improved when runner-up at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in December; he's high on the list today.

9/4

5

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus Robur

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Adam Nicol

Course regular who landed a fourth win here (his third over this trip) when 28-1 and beating Edwardtheninth one month ago; flopped under a 5lb penalty the following week (Team Endeavour second) but that tactical race may be best ignored; could well bounce back.

7/1

5th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus Robur

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Won his fourth race at this track and third over C&D when scoring at 28-1 last Thursday on his return from a break; 5lb penalty doesn't leave him well in but this is a weak event.

2/1

10/1

Form: 327-53 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in a row over 1m6f here in December and returned to that sort of form when close third to Quercus Robur at Newcastle (2m) three weeks ago; could again be in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kittens Dream

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

dwelt start, in rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off

33/1

6/1

Form: 74-451 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Modest 2-28 record but both wins have come over C&D in the space of his last seven runs, the latest ten days ago; respected in follow-up bid.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield

Easy Equation

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won three staying handicaps for Stan Moore and threatened on occasions for Charlie Fellows; faring less well for current yard and now back from another break.

14/1

7

(7)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Easy Equation

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won three times for Stan Moore but has never been prolific and has yet to show his true form for current yard.

25/1

7th

3

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easy Equation

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

always behind

25/1

Form: 8082-3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual French turf winner who was a close second to September Power over C&D in December; unable to repeat that form when third at Chelmsford (2m) since but perhaps Tapeta is more his thing and he's not ruled out.
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9th

3

(7)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Got Bright

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Amanda Perrett

Won twice on turf in France (1m1f/10.5f) in France in March 2021, but 0-15 under both codes subsequently; makes his debut for a new yard after 18 months off and this is unlikely to be far enough for him now; watch market.

25/1

9th

3

(7)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Got Bright

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Amanda Perrett

Won twice on turf in France (1m1f/10.5f) in France in March 2021, but 0-15 under both codes subsequently; makes his debut for a new yard after 18 months off and this is unlikely to be far enough for him now; watch market.

25/1

6th

3

(10)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Got Bright

10st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Roberts

in touch with leaders

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 04-687

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Posted a turf double last August (1m2f/1m4f) and fair fourth at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in December; he's below his last winning mark but hasn't shone on his last three starts and is untested at today's distance.
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7th

1

(2)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Eloso

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Course winner over 1m2f in 2022 (stays 1m4f); mostly struggled for this yard and failed to beat a rival home at Lingfield over a mile 15 days ago following a 302-day absence; back up in trip.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Eloso

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Course winner over 1m2f in 2022 (stays 1m4f); mostly struggled for this yard and failed to beat a rival home at Lingfield over a mile 15 days ago following a 302-day absence; back up in trip.

12/1

9th

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Eloso

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

in rear

16/1

Form: 634/8

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a 1m4f novice at Kempton last month following a long absence and he needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he displayed some staying promise in early 2021 (including on Tapeta) and is one to watch in the betting now up in trip on handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jersey Gift

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry Brennan

Maiden who went the wrong way for Jamie Osborne before picked up for just 1,200gns; no immediate promise for his new yard a month ago.

16/1

4

(9)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

Jersey Gift

11st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Barry Brennan

Still a maiden and his handicap record isn't solid; holds weak claims dropped back 4f in distance on second run for new yard.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ffos Las

Jersey Gift

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Barry Brennan

prominent, weakened from 2f out

14/1

Form: /068-7 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m in September 2018 on final start for Mark Johnston but then absent until October 2022 and this 10yo has been well beaten on his four outings for John Long; lots to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

10th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Soldier In Action

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John E Long

Useful in his younger days but isn't as good now; pulled hard and was said to have hung left when behind three of tonight's rivals over C&D three weeks ago.

25/1

5th

7

(1)

19th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Soldier In Action

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John E Long

took keen hold, prominent

66/1

10th

4

(4)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Soldier In Action

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: John E Long

Very useful in his prime but hasn't shown much since returning from four-year absence in the autumn (five runs); cheekpieces tried today.

33/1

Form: 209/05 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner (latest over hurdles last June) who took a step back in the right direction when fifth of ten at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) last time; however, he needs something extra today and others are more compelling.
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2

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Clearance

12st 0lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner, all on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); left behind a couple of poor efforts earlier in the year when a respectable fourth over 2m5f here in May but refused to line up when withdrawn here three weeks ago; well handicapped on old form and hard to dismiss if in the mood.

6/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:05 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); woeful in two starts away from this track in the spring but he'd dropped to a dangerous mark when a respectable fourth here (about 2m5f, good; winner's won since) last month; will appreciate a strong gallop on this drop back in trip and can rarely be ruled out here.

10/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:05 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); woeful in two starts away from this track in the spring but he'd dropped to a dangerous mark when a respectable fourth here (about 2m5f, good; winner's won since) last month; will appreciate a strong gallop on this drop back in trip and can rarely be ruled out here.

10/1

Form: 1673-1 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with good third over C&D in December and she won over C&D next time; this unexposed 6yo has a progressive profile and is firmly in calculations.
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10th

5

(8)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Tiger Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Started this year with a win at Southwell (2m, AW) in January but she's generally struggled since and was beaten a long way at Newcastle last time; now back below her last winning mark but she needs a major revival.

16/1

9th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Michael Herrington

Kickstarted 2023 with a win at Southwell (2m, AW) in January; struggled in her next three starts but she ran well at Musselburgh in May and wasn't beaten far at Redcar last time; now back on last winning mark and she's not ruled out on this return to Tapeta.

9/1

7th

3

(1)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:12 Redcar

Tiger Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Michael Herrington

prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened from 1f out

7/1

Form: 8498/7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and hasn't progressed since winning on his debut in 2019; didn't run badly when seventh of ten at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) a fortnight ago but stronger cases can be made for others.
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9th

7

(7)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

16:51 Lingfield (AW)

Vintage Rascal

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Oliver Sherwood

Has not progressed from 2yo debut win; far from solid judged on hurdles/Flat form for new yard since returning from lengthy layoff; chance depends on how well he takes to new headgear.

25/1

12th

8

(12)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Vintage Rascal

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Oliver Sherwood

sweating, switched left soon after start, prominent on outer, led after 1f

25/1

7th

6

(8)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vintage Rascal

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Oliver Sherwood

prominent on outer, led after 2f, headed after 4f

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £68.70
Straight Forecast £59.35
Tricast £126.93
Trifecta £213.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quercus Robur

LAMBOURN:

Easy Equation

Daily Mirror:

Tiger Spirit

NEWMARKET:

September Power

POSTDATA:

Kitten's Dream

RP Ratings:

Quercus Robur

THE NORTH:

Quercus Robur

Telegraph:

Quercus Robur

D Express:

Quercus Robur

The Star:

Quercus Robur

Daily Record:

Quercus Robur

The Times:

Easy Equation

The Sun:

Easy Equation