January 23 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4061-7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Still doesn't have many miles on the clock for a 4yo and bounced back from some modest efforts when returning to winning form at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in November; poorly drawn when seventh of 12 over 7f back there 16 days ago and likely to fare better this time.
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1st

9

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Rock Opera

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.

6/1

4th

11

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless in two years but has slid to a handy mark and resumed in decent form; holds each-way claims but this is a stronger race than the Thirsk handicap in which he was a bit unlucky not to finish closer last time.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hold-up sprinter and on a losing run of 21; well handicapped as a consequence and should be sharper for his Ripon reappearance 16 days ago.

5/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 23155- CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has a good strike-rate on the AW (6-12) and is 3-5 over C&D, but twice held (including back here) since winning at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in November; down 1lb and needs to bounce back, though that is entirely possible at this venue.
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3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Eight AW wins but just one on turf, at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last May; no match for well-treated reviver there 18 days ago but he saw the race out nicely to take a late second; can play a part.

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Scored at Chelmsford (6f) in December and not so bad as his recent form figures suggests, challenging wide when ninth in 6f Southwell handicap last month; this C&D winner is not out of things.

12/1

Form: 1457-4 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won her first two starts for this yard over 6f on turf last August and ran with credit when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago; 2lb lower, but is now 0-14 on the AW so she needs to pull out more.
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4th

5

(2)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Topo Chico

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Won her first two starts for this yard over 6f on turf last August and ran with credit when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago; 2lb lower, but is now 0-14 on the AW so she needs to pull out more.

7/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Topo Chico

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Yet to win on the AW but she has gone close on several occasions, including when fifth at Kempton in December; runner-up twice over 7f here but both her successes have come over this trip; Rossa Ryan a positive booking.

11/1

Form: 116-66 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winner of 16 races (7-31 on AW); slow starts no help in first two outings after winning at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in November but although only sixth of eight at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) nine days ago he was still battling for the lead inside the last half-furlong (fifth horse won the valuable sprint handicap back at Lingfield on Saturday); major player.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

40/1

Form: 2138-8 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Can be a bit in-and-out, but is just 1lb higher than when successful at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last summer and probably needed the run after 169 days off when eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) this month; each-way shout on her best form, especially if getting a good pace to aim at.
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12

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Madame Fenella

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

2-34, but ran her best race for a while returned to turf when beaten 2l into third of ten behind Raft Up over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off so each-way claims if stepping forward from that.

14/1

8

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Doncaster

Madame Fenella

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Holds weak claims on 2025 AW form and hasn't raced on turf for nearly two years; 0-9 in this sphere; others preferred.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madame Fenella

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Hold-up performer who should get the strong pace she needs but not in much form lately and a record of 2-32 doesn't inspire confidence.

25/1

Form: 54289-

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three wins on soft turf at about 5f in France in 2021/22; runner-up a couple of times in Ireland last year and only beaten just over 3l when ninth of 12 on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month, but still more needed despite a 2lb drop.
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9th

4

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Chester handicap on heavy ground in September 2024 but mainly below form since (finished last of seven over C&D last week); well handicapped but has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate over the last four years and current mark reflects a decline in his form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hallowed Time

10st 12lb

J: Miss Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Went close at Wolverhampton last January and now 8lb lower; however, he's hard to fancy on his recent form and is unproven at this trip.

7/1

Form: 08865- CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won three consecutive races on Tapeta (including over C&D) between September 2022 and April last year, but out of the frame in all seven outings since; not beaten that far when fifth of 12 back here last month, though, and each-way claims if building on that down 2lb.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 7lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.

12/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 7lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.

12/1

3rd

1

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Decent strike-rate on AW but form has been patchy since her last win April and she failed to beat a rival at Chelmsford (6f) on last month's stable debut; now 3lb lower than for last success but she still has stamina to prove at this trip and others are more solid; cheekpieces reapplied.

8/1

Form: 3516-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £29.30
Straight Forecast £40.59
Tricast £105.92
Trifecta £114.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rock Opera

SPOTLIGHT:

Muscika

NEWMARKET:

She's Centimental

The Star:

Topo Chico

Daily Mail:

She's Centimental

D Express:

She's Centimental

The Times:

Rock Opera

Telegraph:

Rock Opera

Daily Mirror:

Rock Opera

Daily Record:

Topo Chico

TOPSPEED:

Muscika

POSTDATA:

Muscika

The Guardian:

Muscika