October 20 / 16.15 Southwell (AW)

16.15

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  • Prize money: £5508
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £25.70
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 631315 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Latest effort (6f) suggests this return to 5f will suit; steadily progressive on turf otherwise this term and her most recent success came over this distance; showed promise on sole AW run (last autumn); remains of major interest.
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4th

3

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Kittow

9-38, her latest success coming when beating three rivals off 2lb lower at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in June; just as effective over this trip and was poorly drawn when well held at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; not dismissed.

6/1

10th

9

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Stuart Kittow

Ended 2024 in fine form, winning three AW handicaps between September and November; off the mark for 2025 when keeping on strongly to win an uncompetitive four-runner event at Salisbury last month; respectable third at Newmarket 13 days ago; drawn widest and likely vulnerable.

12/1

5

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Coup De Force

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 6f AW wins last autumn and back on the scoresheet in four-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent this year and in a tougher race today, but she's nevertheless respected up 4lb.

15/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 881527 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Below par under hold-up tactics last time; peak form this year when winning at Windsor in August and front-running second over C&D in September; likely player if back to that level.
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1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

10

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Lipsink

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

August's Sandown win was over 5f but showed he's as effective over 6f when landing a Kempton apprentice event on Wednesday; escapes a penalty and Jack Dace also takes 5lb off so his claims are obvious from a handicapping perspective; yet to win back to back in his 56-race career, though.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 652330 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Pre-race antics didn't help last time (bolted to post riderless); otherwise has several pieces of respectable form this year, including a 5f AW success in May; fighting chance off current mark.
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3rd

7

(1)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Phinow

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Charles Hills

towards rear of midfield, headway 2f out, went second over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

12th

11

(1)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Phinow

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charles Hills

got loose beforehand, prominent, pushed along over 1f out, weakening when bit short of room inside final furlong

20/1

3rd

1

(4)

29th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:05 Epsom

Phinow

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charles Hills

midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, soon pushed along to lead, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

11/4

14/1

Form: 262146 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 5-21 on AW, the most recent win over C&D in August; below par here four weeks ago but could easily bounce back; generally consistent otherwise in this sphere.
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9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

Form: 125453 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut for this stable at Newcastle in February; best subsequent form when placed on two occasions, including a close third at Lingfield (5f, AW) in July when last seen; goes well fresh and looks interesting back from layoff.
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5

(6)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

19:35 Lingfield (AW)

Pepper Streak

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Daniel O’Brien

Poor strike-rate but she went close at Southwell in December off a 2lb higher mark; off for 134 days prior to this stable debut (same owner); others have more pressing claims.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Pepper Streak

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

raced freely, pressed leader, led from under 4f out

10/1

6th

5

(4)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Pepper Streak

8st 12lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has won just one of her 15 starts but this front-runner is unexposed in the hood and, having edged down the weights, she was a good second of 14 off this mark over C&D last time out; could be bang there once more.

9/2

Form: 701229 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Failed to transfer his good recent turf form back to AW here four weeks ago, finishing last of nine; dropped just 1lb and still has something to prove in this sphere.
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9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

Form: 453

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who ran well (beaten under a length) at Newcastle dropped to 6f most recently; now goes into a deeper field on handicap debut but further progress is possible; not dismissed.
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3

(7)

12th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

20:40 Nottingham

Star Of Aria

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

2nd

2

(6)

30th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:35 Wetherby

Star Of Aria

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Close third at Southwell in November (6f, AW) in just his second handicap; however, did not show much on soft ground on either start this term.

20/1

11th

13

(7)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Thirsk

Star Of Aria

8st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

switched right soon after start, raced near side

12/1

Form: 672206 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f winner (AW/turf) in 2021 for Henry Spiller; runner-up on three occasions this year (below par the last twice); has a good chance off current mark, provided he's in top form on debut for Mick Appleby; still with same owner; market support should be heeded.
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7th

6

(3)

1st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Expert Opinion

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Dual 5f winner; has had plenty of chances since last win but put a couple of below-par runs behind when third at Chelmsford last time; claims back up in trip with Oisin Murphy up.

9/4

3rd

7

(6)

16th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Expert Opinion

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Michael Appleby

5yo with an overall record of 2-34; two good placed efforts off a higher mark over C&D in November but he's lost his way in his last two starts; drops back in trip but he bled from the nose here last time and needs a major revival in new combination of headgear

9/2

6th

4

(5)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Expert Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Well held in first-time blinkers (retained) at Southwell recently but he likes this track, is favourably treated now and the return to 6f shouldn't be an issue; is one of the better options.

8/1

11/2

Form: 257653 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has eased back down the weights of late; third in small field at Ffos Las on latest outing; defied slightly higher marks twice at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) last winter and looks appealing from a handicapping perspective.
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6

(2)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Ooh Is It

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Has gained both AW wins at Wolverhampton; spoiled chance with a tardy start there last time; 0-4 here but is well handicapped and could go well granted a cleaner break.

10/1

2

(7)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:40 Kempton (AW)

Ooh Is It

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Very well treated on his best form and there were clear signs at Wolverhampton in November that he was primed to strike; things haven't gone quite so smoothly in two runs since but dropping back into Class 6 company will help and positive tactics are often advantageous over this C&D; lower draw would have been optimal but he's still one to take very seriously.

4/1

6th

6

(3)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ooh Is It

9st 1lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, no impression over 1f out

5/1

Form: -30678 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on turf; ran well on reappearance in the spring; subsequent record is far from solid but he holds every chance if he returns from ten-week break in top form; on last winning mark.
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11th

1

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Modular Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win for nearly three years; has slipped down the weights and didn't look a lost cause in his penultimate race.

10/1

10th

13

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Modular Magic

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful at his best but has not won for nearly three years; has slipped a fair way in the weights and stepped up on reappearance form when respectable fifth at Ayr last time, only his third run for the yard; more to do, not least from this draw.

16/1

11th
5 (12)
Muker

8/1

Form: 6-3609 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed at Thirsk on stable/seasonal debut; has not built on that effort but has become very well treated, particularly on 2yo form (placed at Listed/Group level); possibilities if helped by refitted headgear (worn for first time in 2022).
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17th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark.

20/1

17th

1

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Muker

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on.

20/1

8th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 616980 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time hood in C&D event in February, winning on second start for this yard; not in the same form since and, on that basis, seems unlikely to defy top weight back here.
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12th

4

(14)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March and again on his stable debut here two weeks ago.

20/1

12th

4

(14)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March and again on his stable debut here two weeks ago.

20/1

12

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March when last seen and has since switched yards.

8/1

12/1

Form: 644114 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Horse

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Absent since his respectable fourth at Yarmouth two months ago when bidding for a turf hat-trick (6f/7f); retains plenty of gusto aged nine and could go well again; C&D winner last winter.
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11th

11

(10)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who is a 16-time winner; however, has very unconvincing form since returning from lengthy layoff and doesn't look anything like the force of old; opposed.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 5lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to get going after a 15-month absence but his mark is in freefall and he hasn't looked a completely spent force; still looks vulnerable today though.

33/1

10th

7

(1)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Off for 451 days prior to last month's Newcastle return; down the field on that occasion, and in two sprint runs here since, and he comes here with too much to prove; will be 4lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

20/1

Form: 21328- C

Last run: 314 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW scorer who is on last winning mark; however, has been absent since a below-par effort in C&D event won by Giogiobbo last December; market can guide on reappearance.
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10

(10)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

True Hero

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Brown

Five-time AW scorer who is on last winning mark; however, has been absent since a below-par effort in C&D event won by Giogiobbo last December; market can guide on reappearance.

20/1

Non-runners

Army Of India, Giogiobbo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £148.80
Straight Forecast £123.54
Tricast £716.27
Trifecta £1285.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expert Opinion

RP Ratings:

Ooh Is It

Daily Mail:

Lipsink

Telegraph:

Street Life

D Express:

Coup De Force

LAMBOURN:

Phinow

The Star:

Giogiobbo

POSTDATA:

Ooh Is It

Daily Record:

Ooh Is It

TOPSPEED:

Expert Opinion

The Times:

Expert Opinion

The Guardian:

Expert Opinion

The Sun:

Lipsink

Daily Mirror:

Street Life