December 06 / 18.20 Southwell (AW)

18.20

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 065759

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly over longer trips this year; defied a 6lb higher mark at Newcastle (7f) in February; below that form since and has something to prove back at 6f on return from 167-day absence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Wallis

Four 5f wins since December, including C&D, with the latest coming at Lingfield 24 days ago; only 2lb higher and looks set for another prominent showing.

13/8

1st

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil.

9/2

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 0-1097 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Catterick in the spring then had a layoff; not in anything like the same form since his autumnal return to action and still has something to prove on AW.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Motawaazy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Motawaazy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong

16/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 377171 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 3-5 on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton, the most recent success last week; possibilities under 6lb penalty, provided she transfers the progress to this venue (first run here).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(4)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Rattling

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

midfield

16/1

6th

6

(6)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:23 Lingfield (AW)

Rattling

8st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear

7/1

1st

7

(2)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Rattling

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, hampered over 5f out, shaken up and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on

5/1

Form: 443127 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All wins on Polytrack but acts on Tapeta; had major traffic issues at Wolverhampton (back from break; behind Rattling) last week; largely consistent otherwise this year and holds place claims granted a clear run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sir Gregory

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

A poor run on New Year's Day is easily ignored (played up in stalls and missed break completely) and he'd been in good form prior to that, winning over this C&D in August and finishing third in a big field at Southwell just before Christmas; unlikely to be far away.

5/2

8th

3

(7)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:26 Southwell (AW)

Sir Gregory

9st 4lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

Has done his winning at 6f; however, ran creditably dropped back to 5f here ten days ago, taking form figures over this distance to 233; holds place possibilities off the same mark.

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Gregory

9st 9lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner over 6f on Polytrack this year and finished just behind a subsequent winner when fourth of 11 here (6f) this month; down in grade, but he does seem best over another furlong; returning visor replaces cheekpieces

6/1

Form: 652857

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively over 5f; turf winner for previous stable; not disgraced at Nottingham (close fifth) and Newcastle (midfield) for new yard, looking ready for a crack at 6f; not dismissed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(13)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 11lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Goes well here; all four AW wins have been over C&D; third over C&D last month but below his best at Bath since; looks sure to go close at his favoured track.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

His last four wins have come on AW at Wolverhampton; six C&D runs have yielded formfigures of 243234; third at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (for today's rider) and he should be in the thick of the action once again.

4/1

3rd

10

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner, latterly off 4lb higher in February; fine on Polytrack but the return here is an obvious plus off a career-low mark and he's another with claims in an open handicap.

10/1

Form: 263543

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has consistent form and gives the impression there's an ordinary handicap in her; creditable third off this mark at Newcastle (5f) most recently; effective at 6f and holds solid claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Carlton And Co

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Weighted to her best still, despite having run poorly in two starts back; the visor worn for last year's three wins returns today, which is an obvious plus point and could bring about an improved showing.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: 674742 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly over 5f in the last year or so but has won over 6f; finished well for close second at Chelmsford most recently (third start for new stable); scored off 2lb higher here last December; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Chelmsford (AW)

Show Me A Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Not as good as he was but he has run a couple of good races over 5f on Tapeta this spring; has C&D form but others make more appeal.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Show Me A Sunset

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charlie Wallis

swerved left start, raced in last, soon pushed along

10/1

8th

4

(3)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Show Me A Sunset

9st 5lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Charlie Wallis

He has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran creditably in a 5f seller at Wolverhampton ten days ago (first-time visor, retained); a bit more will be needed back in a handicap.

10/1

Form: 437142 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner who is currently in good form, neck second off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton (5f) most recently; effective at 6f and looks likely to go well again; defied higher marks in 2021.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has had 16 wins on AW, in January most recently; sole turf win (from 19 attempts) was at Yarmouth in 2022 but he came within a neck of another in a classified at same track (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, which was the first time this year that he's worn his usual cheekpieces; has a shout if that form is repeated.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has won 16 times on AW; his sole turf win came at Yarmouth but he failed to beat a rival over C&D (good) when last seen in April and needs to bounce back after that 16l defeat; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/2

8th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Chelmsford specialist who ran another sound race there on final start in March; only 1-17 on turf but has course form and this mark gives him a chance.

10/1

Form: 753805 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort, including for new yard this autumn, and losing run is mounting up; well treated on even on recent best but he's not a solid proposition; headgear refitted.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Shark Two One

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Placed in sole 1m attempt, raced over shorter otherwise; ran respectably last time in a Leicester classified event he'd landed 12 months earlier; hasn't won a handicap since 2023.

13/2

3rd

6

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf and latest was in this race last year; his form nosedived at Doncaster last month but he has a striking record at this track and is versatile ground-wise; big player if he can bounce back.

13/2

11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

16/1

Form: 000719 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off just 1lb lower in October; far from consistent otherwise of late and is not guaranteed to repeat that form; down the field at Wolverhampton last week.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who has raced mainly at sprint trips and failed to get home on sole attempt over 7f (three starts ago); opposed back up in distance.

25/1

8

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

9st 2lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

10yo who is inconsistent and has won just one of his last 26 starts; however, that was over C&D in October and he was a fair fourth over C&D last Thursday; capable of a bold bid if on another going day.

16/1

4th

11

(2)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

8st 12lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner in October and he didn't run badly back here 16 days ago; 7f no good to him last week and he's on a fair mark if this is a good day.

25/1

20/1

Form: 452669

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden; close second over 5f at Thirsk in May; regressive form since and never figured on return from six-month break last time; chance partly depends on how well she takes to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Theoretical

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden; close second over 5f at Thirsk in May; regressive form since and never figured on return from six-month break last time; chance partly depends on how well she takes to first-time headgear.

20/1

9th

7

(3)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Theoretical

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Her best run came when a close second at Thirsk (5f, good) back in May; not quite so good in either subsequent run that month and she has been absent since; capable of better but might need this return to action.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £83.80
Straight Forecast £61.89
Tricast £371.23
Trifecta £457.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Show Me A Sunset

Telegraph:

Rattling

The Times:

Carlton And Co

D Express:

Shark Two One

Daily Mirror:

Sir Rodneyredblood

POSTDATA:

Dark Shot

The Star:

Carlton And Co

The Sun:

Rattling

Daily Record:

Rattling

RP Ratings:

Show Me A Sunset

TOPSPEED:

Show Me A Sunset

The Guardian:

Show Me A Sunset

Daily Mail:

Show Me A Sunset