March 09 / 16.40 Southwell (AW)

16.40

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

1st
1 (11)
Aikido

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 9-5748 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Dundalk when trained by Ger Lyons; the odd promising run for this yard and dropping into this grade should help; new headgear tried.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

5

(10)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:26 Hamilton

Aikido

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Ended a long losing sequence in first-time eyeshields at Southwell (6f) in March but has twice failed to back it up and he beat only one at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; headgear is now removed and has quite a lot to prove again.

16/1

8

(6)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Ayr

Aikido

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ewan Whillans

Ended a long losing sequence in first-time eyeshields at Southwell (6f) in March but he has twice failed to back it up with the headgear retained, beating only one at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; he's unreliable on the whole.

8/1

12th

6

(7)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aikido

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear

12/1

2nd
12 (2)
Sumac

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -55362

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Gradual improvement as he gains experience and his latest second of eight at Kempton (6f) wasn't a bad run; has run well over C&D in the past; each-way claims.
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12th

9

(5)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Sumac

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

Peak effort when neck second in C&D classified race four starts ago; may benefit from the return to this venue but is no certainty to go one better, being 0-20.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sumac

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Charlie Wallis

Longstanding maiden who's been running well in headgear this year, latterly over C&D last Thursday (allowed to set a steady pace); needs to find more from somewhere if he's to make it 20th time lucky.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sumac

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

Maiden; ran well in first-time visor at Southwell on penultimate run but failed to reproduce that last time; however, could get run of race back in trip from low draw and not out of this.

10/1

50/1

  • Place: £18.50

Form: 89-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
Massive prices and well beaten in three runs over further; this is more suitable but she's still hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

The White Elephant

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Simon Waugh

Low-level maiden on the Flat, best effort over 6f in 2023; tailed off sole start in 2024 and headgear is given a go for hurdle debut.

100/1

7th

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

The White Elephant

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Simon Waugh

Low-level maiden on the Flat, best effort over 6f in 2023; tailed off sole start in 2024 and headgear is given a go for hurdle debut.

100/1

14th

12

(16)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

The White Elephant

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Best form was when third over 6f at Southwell in March; modest efforts at up to 1m since, and far from certain to be suited by this marked step up in trip (pulled hard over 1m last time).

50/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 31-577

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in December but she hasn't matched that in three runs since; not beaten far over 5f here four weeks ago and she won't mind the return to 6f.
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4th

2

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Alan Brown

Wins have come on Tapeta and boasts a patchy record at best on turf; has lacked consisency this year, typically failing to back up her Musselburgh third (behind two of these) when well held on the AW last time.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 2-34 strike-rate but one win was gained over this C&D, and she didn't get the best of runs before keeping on well for close third in this grade at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago; more appealing than most.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Alan Brown

in touch with leaders, headway but waiting for room over 1f out, in the clear and ran on final 110yds, just held

20/1

7/1

Form: 670-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
She has finished down the field in three starts, recording a peak RPR of 43 when tenth here (5f) in October; bred to do much better at some point and she makes her seasonal reappearance at a low level; betting should be instructive.
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9th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

20:30 Carlisle

Holloway Girl

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, led

4/1

2nd

12

(13)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:46 Redcar

Holloway Girl

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well beaten in three starts last year, but was just behind a subsequent winner when fifth of 14 on her return in a 0-50 classified at Southwell (6f, AW); may yet do better but she may need further than this on breeding.

14/1

5th

10

(9)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Holloway Girl

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

She has finished down the field in three starts, recording a peak RPR of 43 when tenth here (5f) in October; bred to do much better at some point and she makes her seasonal reappearance at a low level; betting should be instructive.

7/1

14/1

Form: 900

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
She hasn't beaten many rivals in her three runs this year (6f and 7f) and although this is markedly easier, there are risks attached.
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6th

11

(7)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Davids Gift

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Blinkers brought about an improved effort over 6f at Southwell last time and she won't mind the step back up to 7f on that evidence; that came in a weak 0-50 on Tapeta, though, and this is more competitive.

8/1

2nd

5

(7)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Davids Gift

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

dwelt start, towards rear on outer, shaken up from under 3f out, some headway from over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, went second final strides

5/1

6th

8

(3)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Davids Gift

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

She hasn't beaten many rivals in her three runs this year (6f and 7f) and although this is markedly easier, there are risks attached.

14/1

7th
6 (10)
Stronsay

12/1

Form: 6-7753 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't get a clear run when fifth here (5f) last month and he turned in a solid effort when third, again over 5f here, last week; more will be needed to end his losing run though.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Stronsay

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Liam Bailey

Ran okay in a couple of weak sprints on AW in February but quiet more recently and easy enough to swerve.

33/1

7th

12

(2)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:26 Hamilton

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well treated on his old form but he's 0-21 since his last win (6f, soft) in October 2021 and was tailed off at Redcar last time; opposable.

25/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:16 Redcar

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

On a losing run of 20 since winning at Catterick in October 2021 (6f, soft); others appeal more.

14/1

7/2

Form: 32-455

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Looked a winner in waiting when second to a gambled-on winner over C&D in December; yet to build on that run but this is an ease in grade and she shouldn't be underestimated.
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8th

13

(5)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Sweet Idea

9st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Tom Ward

Looked a winner in waiting when second to a gambled-on winner over C&D in December; yet to build on that run but this is an ease in grade and she shouldn't be underestimated.

7/2

5th

4

(6)

15th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Idea

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

5th

4

(10)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Sweet Idea

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Second to a heavily backed winner over C&D in December and wasn't beaten all that far at Lingfield, losing two places late on; has a race in her off this mark.

3/1

6/1

Form: 322634

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Series of good 5f runs here this winter but he is a longstanding 39-race maiden and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.
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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

14/1

Form: 4978-0

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
5f Polytrack winner for Rod Millman (stays 6f); hasn't got home over 7f and 1m on her last two starts; this should be more suitable but she's drawn wide and might face competition for the lead; visor now joins the returning tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

13

(8)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Miss Anaco

9st 0lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Roy Bowring

Regressive filly whose sole win came on Polytrack and has something to prove on soft/heavy turf; opposed.

50/1

6th

9

(4)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Thirsk

Miss Anaco

8st 4lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Roy Bowring

Not found her best form for this yard, including over as far as 1m; others look stronger.

25/1

11

(11)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Miss Anaco

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Roy Bowring

Has done most racing, including for Rod Millman, on faster surfaces; will need to step up a deal on her three efforts for this yard.

25/1

Form: 607/99 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
He has not landed a blow in two runs back from a very long absence, more recently at Wolverhampton on Monday; drops into a classified but with plenty to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

2

(6)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

At Your Service

10st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

He has not landed a blow in two runs back from a very long absence, more recently at Wolverhampton on Monday; drops into a classified but with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

11

(3)

6th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

At Your Service

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All four wins at 6f, including over C&D; always behind on return from absence over 5f; this trip will suit better but may need another run.

33/1

9th

9

(7)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

At Your Service

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Has done his winning at 6f and lacks recent match practice having been absent since August 2021; best watched over this inadequate 5f on return to action.

25/1

Form: 08-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree but just poor form in three 6f runs, a six-month break after the second; notably short in the betting for his first two outings though and could take a big step forward at this lowly level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(4)

18th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Heat

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Best to forgive latest effort when all over the place at Brighton eight days ago (had run well there previously); his narrow defeat at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in June reads well in the context of this race and he looks one of the likelier winners from his good draw.

5/1

10th

13

(11)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Havana Heat

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, prominent, hung right 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, tailed off

9/1

4th

6

(7)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Havana Heat

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Struggled in his first four starts but, having been gelded, he was runner-up in handicaps at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Brighton (6f, good to firm) in his two runs since; made late headway in the latter after suffering interference at the start, so it looked an encouraging run and opened up the possibility that 7f could suit; well capable of a leading role.

15/8

12/1

Form: 987

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
She hasn't achieved a great deal in three 5f runs this year; this should be a better guide as to how much ability she has and the betting can provide clues.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(5)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

20:30 Carlisle

Lady Loveless

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

midfield on inner

40/1

6th

9

(9)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Lady Loveless

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Looks only a poor maiden on balance so she needs to take a big step forward.

50/1

6th

13

(3)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:46 Redcar

Lady Loveless

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Phillip Makin

Hasn't beaten many in her four runs and was a long way behind Holloway Girl in a 0-50 classified at Southwell (6f, AW) last month; turf debut.

66/1

Form: 76-886

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Place /
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(2)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Littlemissattitude

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Long-standing maiden who has beaten just one rival in her three starts this year; she's hard to make a case for.

16/1

4

(14)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Littlemissattitude

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

6th

3

(3)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Littlemissattitude

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

Long-standing maiden who beat only one rival in 5f handicap here 17 days ago; others make much more appeal.

33/1

Non-runners

Littlemissattitude

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.60
Straight Forecast £55.33
Trifecta £6698.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

Sweet Idea

Telegraph:

Embla

Daily Record:

Sumac

The Star:

Holloway Girl

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Heat

The Guardian:

Stroxx

POSTDATA:

Sweet Idea

The Times:

Sweet Idea

D Express:

Sweet Idea

Daily Mirror:

Sweet Idea

The Sun:

Sweet Idea

Daily Mail:

Embla