February 12 / 16.50 Southwell (AW)

16.50

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 5677-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who led into the final furlong when fourth in 7f classified here last month; could be in the mix now back down in trip.
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8th

2

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Jenever

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple sprint winner, the latest off a 3lb higher mark last October (6f, good to soft); not at his best so far this year and 7f is a query.

20/1

7th

17

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Jenever

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he is well handicapped if a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2046-1 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
It remains to be seen whether this drop back to 6f will suit but he rewarded market support when winning a 7f classified here ten days ago on his first start since last August; major player if repeating that form.
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3rd

6

(8)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:30 Yarmouth

Lord Cherry

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Has gained both wins in 7f classified events on Tapeta at Southwell; beaten favourite there when last seen three months ago, taking handicap record to 0-6; percentage call is to oppose him.

5/1

5th

7

(12)

9th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Lord Cherry

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Made it 2-2 over C&D, both at classified level, when grinding it out from another wide stall last month; yet to win a handicap but has threatened and should go well.

4/1

1

(3)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Lord Cherry

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Made it 2-2 over C&D, both at this level, when grinding it out from a wide stall last Friday (Tom Tulliver second); a penalty means he has more on his plate but he has to go on the shortlist.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2477-8 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has dropped down the weights and has an easier assignment now in classified grade; not ruled out but he's failed to shine in handicaps on his last few starts and his claims aren't overly compelling.
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6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran who is 0-10 this year; went close over 6f here on Saturday but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this return to 5f.

7/1

6/1

Form: /54-23

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
All seven starts over 5f; encouraging runs in defeat on his last three outings, most recently third in a classified here, and he's hinted that this first crack at 6f could prompt some improvement; one to consider.
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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: 946-23

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-9 but runner-up in a C&D handicap last month and has since been a good third in a 7f classified here; this looks an easier race than last time and he holds strong claims.
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6th

5

(9)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Sole win came narrowly over C&D this time last year and Paul Mulrennan got another good tune out of him when runner-up last time (also C&D); has another short break to overcome but is a player.

13/2

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

Form: 657-66

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton last August but that's her sole win (from 22 attempts); hasn't shown enough when sixth the last twice (here most recently) to suggest another win is imminent.
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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

33/1

Form: 2708-0 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts since; last win came back in 2020.
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5th

12

(3)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:13 Southwell (AW)

Tom Tulliver

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won a couple of classified events here (7f/1m) early last year and is 4lb lower than when third of 12 at this venue in December; his three efforts since (including last month's reappearance) leave him with something to prove though.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tom Tulliver

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Scott Dixon

Well treated again now but he returns from six months off with the widest stall to contend with; others look safer.

16/1

12

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Tom Tulliver

8st 13lb

T: Scott Dixon

25/1

Form: 4-0669 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth in C&D handicap in December but not at the same level on his four starts since and this 10yo's losing sequence is now up to 18.
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12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 440-3

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
There's a possibility she was flattered when 2l third of seven in a Wolverhampton novice (6f, Tapeta) on Tuesday and the hood adopted that day is now left off; however, she's lightly raced and has strong claims if able to repeat the bare form of that latest run.
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7

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Jacquelina

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Prolific in 2024 and made a welcome return to form when third last week at Nottingham (5f, good); has slipped to a good mark.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Jacquelina

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024, all over about 5f in first half of the year, but well below her best this season and going the wrong way.

16/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Jacquelina

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024 but well below her best this season; continues to slide down the weights but her last couple of efforts were particularly disappointing and she has a much better strike-rate on turf.

16/1

Form: 08-050 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when fifth in 5f classified here last month but she was well beaten in a 5f classified here on Friday in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and others make greater appeal.
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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: 530-87

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when mid-division in a C&D handicap last month but she's now 0-19 and needs something extra in the first-time cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

50/1

12/1

Form: 5005-4 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) last March and a good case can be made on that form; his recent efforts don't suggest he's the one to be on today, however, even though he ran okay at Lingfield nine days ago.
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7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

40/1

Form: 7/03-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has raced only four times and last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) was her first start since last June, but she was well beaten at 250-1 and needs to have come on a bundle for that run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(2)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magna Bella

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

13th

8

(1)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Magna Bella

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

Has raced only four times and last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) was her first start since last June, but she was well beaten at 250-1 and needs to have come on a bundle for that run.

40/1

Form: 9450-9

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has finished down the field at Wolverhampton the last twice and she's now 0-27; highly likely it's best to look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

1

(14)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

But You Said

9st 2lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Sarah Hollinshead

reared start and slowly away, switched left soon after start, in rear soon after start

25/1

9th

3

(5)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

But You Said

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.00
Straight Forecast £35.56
Trifecta £484.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jacquelina

RP Ratings:

Lord Cherry

D Express:

Mr Funky Monkey

NEWMARKET:

Jacquelina

The Times:

Jacquelina

Daily Mirror:

Jacquelina

POSTDATA:

Lord Cherry

Telegraph:

Lord Cherry

Daily Record:

Lord Cherry

The Sun:

Mr Funky Monkey

The Star:

Mr Funky Monkey