February 02 / 13.55 Southwell

13.55

Good To Soft

Southwell Golf Course Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Southwell Golf Course Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4-5339 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo; improved form when close up in his first two handicap chases, at 2m4f (good to soft) and 3m (heavy); had an off-day at Catterick before Christmas though and now in first-time headgear.
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5th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:18 Southwell

Star Flyer

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning comfortably over C&D (good to soft) in February; not quite in the same form on either subsequent appearance but still ran respectably at Plumpton last time, and the return to this track is an obvious plus.

5/1

5th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:18 Southwell

Star Flyer

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning comfortably over C&D (good to soft) in February; not quite in the same form on either subsequent appearance but still ran respectably at Plumpton last time, and the return to this track is an obvious plus.

5/1

3rd

6

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

16:50 Plumpton

Star Flyer

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Warren Greatrex

Won comfortably in the first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) but he ran moderately off a 9lb higher mark next time when perhaps the headgear failed to help a second time; if it was just an off-day then he might bounce back.

11/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 123411 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Back and forth between codes since winning handicap hurdle debut for yard in July; made it 2-2 over fences at Fakenham in November (2m5f) then followed up over hurdles here (2m4f, again good to soft) 16 days ago; likeable type who finds plenty in the closing stages; good claims up further 5lb.
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5th

1

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

My Gift To You

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Resumed winning ways after six months off in 4m1f hunter chase at Warwick (good) 22 days ago; effective over this much shorter trip and this likeable front-runner is not out of things.

11/2

1st

2

1st May 2026

Good

4m 0f 218y

Class 4

19:25 Warwick

My Gift To You

12st 1lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Highly impressive 26 finishes in the first four (eight of them wins) from 30 rules/pointing runs for the Owens, with stamina proven up to 3m6f; all-the-way hurdles winner over 3m2f here just last autumn (good), and likelier than some to run his race.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 7422P1 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Multiple winning chaser; has raced at up to 2m3f for new yard and made experience tell when beating a chase debutant (2m, good to soft) here last time out; still below last June's winning mark and competitive again but wouldn't want the ground to be worse than good to soft.
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4th

4

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out.

13/2

4th

4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:49 Leicester

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list.

14/1

2nd

4

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however.

6/1

Form: 4-76P3

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Handles all ground; four chase wins at about 2m, the latest off 29lb higher in April 2022; has had a trying time since early last year but he ran his best race for a while when a close third at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) last month; looks to be running back into form; dangerous rival.
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20/1

Form: 1-P558 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Chase winner at 2m4f last March (soft; first-time cheekpieces) but struggling to recapture form since back from a break in November and no great incentive to support him today despite the switch in headgear.
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1st

2

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

18:30 Huntingdon

Jack Doyen

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Resurgent 10yo who ended last season with two 2m5f wins (good/good to soft) and posted another good effort when close second of 13 at Hexham (2m4f, good) this month; obvious contender.

Evs

2nd

9

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Jack Doyen

10st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Has come right back to form on last two starts, winning at Hereford (2m5f, good) and Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft); has gone up 9lb but should go well again.

4/1

Form: 33-P4P D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made most for chase win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in November 2022 and he mostly ran well in defeat subsequently; however he hasn't looked the same horse this winter and looks best watched for now.
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6

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Boys Of Wexford

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Returned to winning ways in the new visor at Taunton (2m7f, good) but whether he'll follow one good run with another is questionable and he's gone up 6lb.

9/2

1st

8

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Boys Of Wexford

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Dual chase winner who showed up well until tiring on his first start for three months when fourth of eight finishers at Hereford (2m5f, good) 15 days ago; first-time visor replaces regular cheekpieces; place claims.

10/1

4th

7

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Boys Of Wexford

10st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Dual chase winner; seemingly back in good nick when second at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November but ended 2025 with two non-completions and his record when fresh is not good; others preferred.

8/1

10/1

Form: 4-P367

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Not badly treated on his best hurdle form at about 2m4f, including on this course, but he didn't do enough on his recent chase debut at Hereford to put him in this picture.
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5th

4

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samatian

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kim Bailey

Winning hurdler but at a lowly level and he's been well beaten on all five Flat starts, including 13l fourth to Simiyann over 1m6f here 12 days ago.

10/1

4th

1

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samatian

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Kim Bailey

Winning hurdler but at a lowly level and he's been well beaten on all four Flat starts, most recently on handicap debut at Chester.

14/1

9th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Samatian

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Kim Bailey

Ordinary hurdler/chaser who has struggled in 1m4f novice events at Southwell (200-1) in his last three runs; now goes up in trip on his Flat handicap debut but he needs to show a lot more; cheekpieces reapplied.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: -144PP C

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Two chase wins at 2m5f (good to soft) for David Bridgwater last spring; form has nosedived since last June, on good and testing ground, and hard to recommend despite today's surface likely to be more suitable.
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1st

7

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:40 Hereford

Pawpaw

10st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Won off a career-low chase mark at Fontwell (3m2f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in November and slower ground wouldn't have been ideal the last twice; none too reliable these days at the best of times.

12/1

5th

5

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Pawpaw

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: D J Jeffreys

Very inconsistent this season and his win at Fontwell (good ground; 5lb higher today) on penultimate start was over 3m2f; his soft-ground form was two years ago and he pulled up on his only appearance on heavy.

12/1

Form: 41F-7P D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Best chase form when coming clear over 2m4f at Warwick (good) last February but he fell next time and heavy ground hasn't done much for him this winter; no surprise to see a bolder show today.
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2nd

11

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Bells Of Stamford

10st 13lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Not an easy one to predict but seemed to respond positively to first-time cheekpieces when rallying second at Warwick (3m, good) in May; still unexposed over staying trips; big player if headgear continues to aid.

9/2

2nd

11

30th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Warwick

Bells Of Stamford

10st 5lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Tim Vaughan

2m4f winner (good) over both hurdles and fences; back on last winning mark but plenty to prove based on his last four starts.

20/1

8th

8

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

18:50 Stratford

Bells Of Stamford

11st 5lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Tim Vaughan

prominent, lost position but in touch with leaders after 5th, not fluent 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened home straight

12/1

Form: 4-5137 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both chase wins (2m5f and 2m4f) and all his placings have come on good ground; only just above his latest winning mark but there will be less competitive races in this grade coming up; cheekpieces refitted.
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:00 Huntingdon

Cloudy Wednesday

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Multiple chase winner with plenty of form here, including a runner-up finish in first-time blinkers last week over 2m4f (good); has won over this far.

7/4

2nd

1

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

18:30 Huntingdon

Cloudy Wednesday

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Five chase wins, including 2023 edition of this race; pulled up at Fakenham two starts ago but his other three runs this year were very respectable; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; likely to give this a good shot from the front.

3/1

3rd

6

8th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Cloudy Wednesday

10st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

A win and (in this race) a half-length second, each off 2lb lower, to show from two C&D visits (good) last summer; plenty in his favour again once more, though a Fakenham flop latest needs forgiving.

9/2

Form: 7P5P55

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had a lot of chances but he was well beaten on his recent chase debut over 2m at Hereford and no real reason to expect improvement for the return to 2m4f.
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10

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Worcester

She Has Notions

10st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Looked out of sorts when pulled up on last two hurdling starts but won race this race under Sean Bowen a year ago (good ground) and is only 1lb higher today; contender if perked up by headgear switch.

7/1

6

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:20 Southwell

She Has Notions

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Only 3l away at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) but was pulled up over nearly 3m at Uttoxeter; didn't appear to stay but goes again at about 3m with a tongue-tie added; 4lb out of the weights.

10/1

7

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

She Has Notions

10st 10lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Winning chaser who is 0-11 over hurdles but was only 3l away at Newton Abbot three weeks ago (2m5f, good); stamina not proven over this far but has each-way claims.

5/1

Form: 2-P53P

Last run: 185 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In the frame four times over hurdles but he made a quiet start to chase career when pulled up a fair way out at Worcester in August.
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6

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

15:35 Plumpton

Bolberry Down

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

prominent, not fluent and dropped to last but in touch with leaders 1st, headway 5th, prominent 6th, weakened quickly after 14th, soon pulled up

33/1

6

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

15:35 Plumpton

Bolberry Down

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

12-race maiden; pulled up in his first two chases and was well held when he did get round at Huntingdon; opposable from 2lb out of the weights.

33/1

6th

14

13th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Bolberry Down

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Karen Jewell

midfield, in touch with leaders when slow jump 7th

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.10
Straight Forecast £25.76
Tricast £209.82
Trifecta £353.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Gift To You

POSTDATA:

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The Times:

Abaya Du Mathan

RP RATINGS:

Jack Doyen

Telegraph:

My Gift To You

Daily Mail:

My Gift To You

The Sun:

My Gift To You

Daily Record:

My Gift To You

WEST COUNTRY:

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D Express:

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The Star:

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The Guardian:

Abaya Du Mathan

Daily Mirror:

Abaya Du Mathan