January 09 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 14258- D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained first AW win at Newcastle (6f; from a 4lb lower mark) in October and kept decent form thereafter until producing a lesser effort (never-dangerous eighth of 12) latest; possibly a fraction too high in the weights.
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2nd

17

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Looked as good as ever when second of nine at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance in April but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; conditions no problem and he's on a manageable mark but this is a warm race in which to try to bounce back.

25/1

7th

8

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Very productive in the first half of 2025 but has subsequently been unable to add to his tally; admittedly ties in with a couple of today's opponents on C&D form three weeks ago (penultimate start).

12/1

20th

19

(22)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to lead and he made all to beat 18 rivals in this race (good to firm) 12 months ago; bubbling under this season, beaten off only late on at Doncaster last Friday; won't mind if rain softens the ground (used to be considered a mud-lover); should make a bold bid for a repeat success.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 22422-

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in seven of last eight starts, including when beaten by a short-head on return to 7f (7-2) at Wolverhampton ten days ago; 1lb higher, but is now claimer ridden as he seeks to break that frustrating sequence; key player back over 6f for second ever visit to Southwell.
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5th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month but he's not hit the same level in two subsequent runs; ran respectably back at Leicester last time but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

7/1

3rd

2

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly over this C&D (good to firm) last month but his jockey reported he never travelled when fourth of nine under a penalty at Salisbury (6f, good) 30 days ago; now 2lb higher but he can't be dismissed.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 50044- C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f novice here in December 2022; struggled initially in handicaps, but has seemingly fallen to a manageable mark, running well (fourth, 33-1; first run as a gelding) here last month; must enter the thinking on first attempt at 6f.
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5th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Squires

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out.

5/1

12th

1

(9)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

10st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range.

12/1

13th

5

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way.

8/1

Form: 26007- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when scoring over C&D in November 2022; form tailed off after initial encouragement last summer; lacked the necessary pace to challenge on recent return here, so time will tell if he's capable of proving more competitive.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

11/2

Form: 55844- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Without a win since the summer of 2022, slipping markedly down the weights and in grade; fared a bit better on his last two starts - fourth at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford - without necessarily appearing primed to strike; stablemate of El Hibri.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

Form: 91779-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a modest Musselburgh novice (5f, good to soft) in September, but has failed to threaten since returning to handicap company, including here the last twice; an easing mark offers some hope though, and she's seemingly effective over 6f.
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5th

8

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Productive mare who has been successful three times this term and finished a creditable second in last two C&D attempts; came up short last time, however, and may be in the assessor's grip now.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Three 5f handicap wins this year, the latest over C&D last week when comfortably outpointing six rivals; the combination of a 5lb penalty and stronger opposition may find her out.

13/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In-form mare; twice successful this season, including at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good; from 5lb lower); runner-up at Ripon on last two outings (Tees Aggregates a close third on penultimate start); has no issues with this track; merits respect.

7/2

25/1

Form: 22755-

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Productive on turf at Bath and Salisbury (5.5f-6f) last spring, but failed to carry that positive form on into summer, thwarted by a fast-rising handicap mark; has won on the AW as a juvenile (Chelmsford nursery) but this looks tough off a 158-day absence.
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11th

11

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Princess Naomi

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

C&D win 15 months ago, but she's struggled to find her form this year and although her mark has bottomed out, she looks opposable tried in blinkers for the first time.

14/1

6th

7

(7)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Princess Naomi

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Has plummeted down the handicap and has finished out of the frame in her last nine starts; this is however her best chance for a while and cannot be ruled out.

12/1

8th

12

(11)

5th May 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:10 Salisbury

Princess Naomi

10st 6lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Has dropped 7lb below her last winning mark and has the assistance of Patrick Millman, but has finished out of the frame in her last eight starts; has won on good to soft, unraced on anything softer.

10/1

13/2

Form: 55628- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Capable on AW, and 4lb below last winning mark (Lingfield); Southwell effectiveness - first start here - is taken on trust, but keeping decent form; dangerous to discount.
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1st

6

(8)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who has run a couple of good races this winter, including his third of eight over C&D ten days ago; a bit more will be needed to record his 11th career success.

11/1

3rd

6

(9)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who was second to a well-backed winner at Lingfield in November but less convincing twice since.

20/1

Form: 3657-8 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Doesn't win all that often, with her latest victory coming at Chelmsford (6f) last February; is feasibly handicapped but has compromised her chance by racing keenly on her last two starts at Lingfield (7f) and Kempton (6f).
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5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Starsong

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Has won off higher marks in the past but not the force of old; drops back to the minimum trip for the first time since March 2024 and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Dual course winner (5f/6f) who remains just 1lb above her last winning mark; 0-11 over this trip and further, though, so others seem more likely.

6/1

5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

Form: 02513-

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In fine fettle over 7f at Musselburgh in late summer, winning from a 4lb lower mark, and finishing third under regular rider Aiden Brookes; equally effective on AW and represents an in-form trainer but, as of yet, is completely untested over 6f.
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5th

6

(8)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Sparkle In His Eye

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Out of form on AW in early part of this year and his two recent turf runs were no better than respectable; continues to slide down the weights but needs to up his game.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

20:15 Musselburgh

Sparkle In His Eye

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Below his best this year but he's dropped down the weights and Nottingham last week was a step back in the right direction; he's saved his peak efforts over the last two years for this C&D and is a very interesting contender back here; cheekpieces return (worn once in 2019, unplaced).

11/2

5th

3

(9)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:27 Nottingham

Sparkle In His Eye

9st 9lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Micky Hammond

raced wide, in touch with leaders, no impression from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

Non-runners

El Hibri

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £24.21
Tricast £118.48
Trifecta £112.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

El Hibri

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Squires

Daily Mirror:

Sparkle In His Eye

RP RATINGS:

Mokaatil

The Times:

Mr Squires

Telegraph:

El Hibri

The Guardian:

El Hibri

Daily Mail:

El Hibri

D Express:

El Hibri

The Sun:

El Hibri

The Star:

El Hibri

Daily Record:

El Hibri