January 25 / 15.55 Southwell (AW)

15.55

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 6838-4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished behind three of today's rivals at Kempton three weeks ago but that doesn't tell the whole story as he saw no daylight in the straight and finished with a flourish when finally getting a gap; well handicapped on 2023 best and he's a leading contender.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 2419-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Went ages without a win but he scored at Kempton in November (6f) and he had a few of today's rivals in behind when landing another Kempton handicap three weeks ago; 2lb rise not insurmountable.
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1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 52380- CD

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two front-running C&D wins last winter; quiet on turf when last seen and he returns from a six-month break in a race featuring plenty of pace; Rossa Ryan a notable booking but others might prove stronger.
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9th

13

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Has conditions to suit and he has run well in two of his last three starts; should give his running but likely a few of today's field will have his measure.

14/1

3rd

6

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Rarely runs at this track but has won six times over 6f on Tapeta at Newcastle/Southwell and belied 33-1 odds when close third over 7f here in July; could not get involved from off the pace at Southwell (6f) last month but a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.

12/1

14th

10

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.

14/1

9/1

Form: 0768-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race for this yard when a close third of eight in a 6f handicap at Kempton three weeks ago; finished behind First Company and Em Jay Kay there and just ahead of Hiatus, though that rival wasn't seen to best effect; others appeal more for the win.
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8

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

He has finished second to The Good Biscuit (runs 3.15) over C&D twice this summer, more recently 11 days ago; 2lb higher today but should make another bold bid.

4/1

2nd

8

(11)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; has recorded some creditable efforts in defeat this year, including chasing home The Good Biscuit over C&D (good to firm) in July, but well beaten at Beverley latest; first outing for six weeks.

20/1

10th

3

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Bell Shot

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance.

6/1

Form: 90619- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late.
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5th

3

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

After John

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Iain Jardine

Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late.

9/1

9th

9

(1)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

After John

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Iain Jardine

Conditions to suit and he bounced back to form with a come-from-behind success over C&D eight weeks ago; met plenty of trouble on that occasion and looks good value for the 3lb rise; won this race off the same mark 12 months ago; one of four runners for the stable; would be suited by a strong pace.

5/1

Form: 84670- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Too keen when last of 12 at Newcastle four weeks ago; handicapped to go well but the yard may have stronger claims with After John.
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7

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove

20/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Hour By Hour

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

Form: 7818-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Always prominent when winning over C&D in November; below form at 7f last month but she was back on the up when tried in this combination of accessories in a 5f handicap here three weeks ago, coming home over 1l to the good; 6lb rise asks a stiffer question of her and she's drawn widest too.
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12th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Shes The Danger

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Prominent racer who blows hot and cold; two Southwell wins (5f/6f) over the winter and when down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago she went without headgear; blinkers return today; capable off this mark.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

20:20 Doncaster

Shes The Danger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Her turf win came at this track (7f, good) and she won twice on AW over the winter; not so good the last twice but it wouldn't be a major shock were she to go well.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Shes The Danger

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 445-24 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has run some solid races in defeat since returning to action in November, including over C&D, but he's not getting much respite from the handicapper as a consequence; each-way claims.
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11th

10

(5)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 1lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Two of his six wins have been here, one of which was over today's distance; not the force of old but has come down the weights accordingly and is back on a decent mark; cannot be discounted.

10/1

4th

13

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Two of his six wins have been at this track, one of which was over today's distance; best run for a while when fourth of nine at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month but he needs to back that up here.

9/1

9/1

Form: 353-46

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-10 but she has't run badly in handicaps on her last three starts; other pace to contend with in today's field, though, and she may come up short once more.
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9th

5

(8)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Ithra

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-10 but she has't run badly in handicaps on her last three starts; other pace to contend with in today's field, though, and she may come up short once more.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ithra

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Prominent racer who is currently 0-9; ran well in first-time blinkers at Lingfield last month but she wasn't in quite the same form at Kempton last week; others appeal more today.

9/2

4th

1

(5)

3rd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Ithra

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

bumped start, took keen hold, soon pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon hung right and bumped rival, headed 2f out

5/2

Non-runners

Fletchers Flight, Love Your Work, Thank The Lord

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Payout
Exacta £64.70
Straight Forecast £99.85
Tricast £247.23
Trifecta £277.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

First Company

SPOTLIGHT:

Hiatus

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

TOPSPEED:

Blackjack

The Guardian:

Fletcher's Flight

The Star:

Bell Shot

Telegraph:

Love Your Work

RP RATINGS:

Hiatus

The Times:

Hiatus

The Sun:

Em Jay Kay

Daily Mirror:

Blackjack

Daily Mail:

First Company

D Express:

First Company

Daily Record:

First Company