November 16 / 14.38 Southwell (AW)

14.38

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  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 235210 CD

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
He hasn't looked back since winning at Newcastle one year ago, adding three C&D wins earlier in the year and also seeing off 12 rivals at York's Dante meeting; off since a below-par effort in the Dash in June but it wouldn't be wise to underestimate him under these conditions.
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7th

8

(6)

31st May 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Fine Wine

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Established trailblazer who is 4-14 over C&D and looked to be on the way back when third of nine at Musselburgh (5f, good) at the start of the month; didn't back it up at York (5f, good to firm) next time but this is weaker; best watched for now.

8/1

7th

8

(6)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Fine Wine

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Established trailblazer who is 4-14 over C&D and looked to be on the way back when third of nine at Musselburgh (5f, good) at the start of the month; didn't back it up at York (5f, good to firm) next time but this is weaker; best watched for now.

8/1

17

(17)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 York

Fine Wine

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Scott Dixon

Ran away with this race in 2022 and went on to show smart form on both turf and AW in the next 12 months; not stood a lot of racing since but he showed he retained ability at Musselburgh 13 days ago; this is a much stronger contest but he couldn't be discounted with confidence.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 121465 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins (5f) this summer and he ran right up to his best when a close fifth at York in September; second at Newcastle in one AW run this summer (comparable with his best turf RPR at the time) and he should give his running; wouldn't look to have much wiggle-room off his current mark though.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 004914 D BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Things fell right for him at Thirsk in August (5f, good to firm) and he won decisively; the Haydock race that he tackled three weeks later didn't set up quite so favourably but it was still a creditable run in a never-nearer fourth; he has shown promise on Tapeta and this mark probably still in range; fast early pace would suit.
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2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

Form: 180236 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Rated just 55 when joining this yard and he has made fine strides this year, winning seven times; had plenty of use made of him in a good 6f handicap at Kempton last week and weakened into sixth late on; could prove vulnerable on a rare foray over 5f.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-0085 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Smart 5f form in 2021, including a Group 3 success at Sandown, but yet to hit the same heights in a truncated 2022 campaign (had a wind op in June); latest Doncaster fifth, when drawn on the wrong side, offered hope of a full revival though and a 2lb drop for that helps; well below his best in one AW run but it was after an absence; respected.
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6th

15

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:20 York

Came From The Dark

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Formerly smart including winning a Group 3 at Sandown in July 2021, but 0-11 since and tailed off in the Stewards' Cup when last seen; not hard to look elsewhere.

25/1

Form: 853016 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Did well for Mick Appleby, winning five times between November and August; weakened into sixth on his stable debut at Haydock in September; not at best here last winter and may need more help from the handicapper.
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1st

7

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Confirmed trailblazer who has won 13 races in his career (six on AW), but has finished out of the frame in all six starts over C&D; blinkers go on for the first time on his 86th start; others preferred.

11/1

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

One of the faster sprinters in training and he belatedly got off the mark for the year with a front-running win at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

Trailblazing sprinter who got no peace up front when beaten favourite in a Racing League handicap last time; ran a stormer the time before at Haydock and should give it a good shot from stall 3; has form here.

2/1

7th
7 (7)
Digital

9/2

Form: 555052 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
His three wins for Kevin Ryan came in small fields and he often failed to justify his market prominence; nothing wrong with his last two runs, however, and he could yet do better on AW; changed hands for 40,000gns last month.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

7/1

Form: 303586 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Over two years since the last of his five wins; lots of good efforts in defeat this year and the handicapper is easing his burden; has shown aptitude for Tapeta but others today look stronger.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

Form: 401-59 D

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed useful form on occasions for a French yard, notably fourth in last season's Flying Childers; didn't have to come close to that level to win a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his debut for Charles Hills and he was well short of his best in two runs in the spring; sold for £16,500 in September; lots to prove on stable debut.
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9th

9

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Papa Dont Preach

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner who is 0-29 on turf but he ran well to finish third over C&D (good; 100-30 favourite) three weeks ago; rallied well in that race and he should be in the thick of things again off only 1lb higher.

3/1

3rd

6

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Papa Dont Preach

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; a 0-28 turf record is enough reason to look elsewhere.

10/1

5th

9

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas and ran creditably over C&D in February; raced wide from an outside draw back at Wolverhampton last time; that run is best ignored and he can bounce back.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.60
Straight Forecast £53.75
Tricast £361.53
Trifecta £344.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Digital

SPOTLIGHT:

Alligator Alley

The Times:

Silky Wilkie

POSTDATA:

Papa Don't Preach

Daily Mirror:

Night On Earth

RP Ratings:

Count D'orsay

Telegraph:

Digital

The Guardian:

Digital

Daily Mail:

Digital

The Sun:

Digital

Daily Record:

Digital

D Express:

Alligator Alley

The Star:

Alligator Alley