December 09 / 17.45 Southwell (AW)

17.45

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
7 (13)
Amourie

6/1 (Won)

Form: 314052 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Got right back to her best when first past the post over C&D 23 days ago but edged right late on and subsequently demoted; she's not taken lightly despite a 3lb rise in the weights.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

17:10 Thirsk

Amourie

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ray Craggs

Runner-up twice over this trip on Tapeta in spring but returned from break with disappointing run on that surface a fortnight ago and her only previous turf win was gained off a basement mark; others preferred.

20/1

8th

4

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Amourie

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ray Craggs

in touch with leaders

13/2

7th

6

(8)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Amourie

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ray Craggs

midfield, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out

11/4

OUR TIP
2nd
2 (2)
Raiff

33/1

Form: 2-7890

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Arrives well out of sorts, coming in last of 14 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap in October; tongue tied for the first time with lots to prove.
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2nd

8

(3)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raiff

10st 7lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

2m bumper win; 0-13 under Flat rules but runner-up at Southwell (1m4f) and Newcastle (1m) on two of his last three outings; tried 2m in between; beaten by just a head last time and has to be prominent in each-way calculations.

8/1

2nd

3

(12)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

12:50 Newcastle (AW)

Raiff

9st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, held up in rear, smooth headway 2f out, ridden and went second 1f out, led final 110yds, kept on but edged left and headed final strides

20/1

8th

3

(10)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Raiff

9st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win in AW bumper in late 2020 but he went close off a reduced mark here recently (1m4f; first-time tongue-tie) when the subject of a major gamble; key player if he can back that up on the step up to 2m; cheekpieces on.

9/2

Form: 633451 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Bagged his second C&D success of 2022 23 days ago, coming off a strong pace to lead 1f out; has a 3lb rise to overcome so a bit more is needed.
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10th

11

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Hammy End

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Won at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last November but he's hard to predict and has been out of sorts in four runs for his current yard; turf record now stands at 1-22 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip.

66/1

8th

11

(1)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Hammy End

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

Won at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in November but he's hard to predict and has been out of sorts in three runs for his current yard; has record of 1-21 on turf and he looks opposable back in this sphere; cheekpieces removed.

40/1

8th

6

(9)

8th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Hammy End

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Joe Ponting

Inconsistent gelding who won over C&D last November off a 2lb higher mark; has run poorly in two starts this spring for his new yard.

20/1

Form: -76451 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Belatedly opened his account in change of headgear (cheekpieces replaced visor) in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap ten days ago, holding off International Law; he must enter calculations turned out under a 5lb penalty.
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5th

9

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m4f winner on Tapeta elsewhere; placed three times from six starts over this sort of trip on Tapeta and could make the frame from just 2lb above his last winning mark.

12/1

6th

8

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Guard

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since January 2023 (Newcastle, 12.5f); managed to score at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last July but fortunes dipped markedly towards the end of the turf season; more than enough to prove after layoff.

16/1

5

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won here (12.4f, good) in July and respectable efforts in next two runs but his form nosedived at Hamilton last month; has something to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back; stablemate of Elemental Eye.

12/1

Form: 433312 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who scored over C&D in October before posting a good second off a 5lb higher mark at Wolverhampton ten days ago; he's firmly in the picture.
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8th

2

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seven wins on Tapeta, the latest over C&D in October 2022; well held at this level back here last month but may come on for that run after a break; competitive on last winter's form.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

prominent, edged left after 2f

12/1

20/1

Form: 70665

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 14 in handicap over C&D in October; he's not the easiest of rides but is no forlorn hope off a 1lb lower mark now.
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10th

9

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

Modest sixth in similar event over C&D on reappearance, extending his losing run, but may fare better with the outing under his belt; scored twice at Southwell in 2023.

16/1

7

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Louise Allan

Beaten just under 7l when fourth of eight in Bath handicap over an extended 1m3f seven weeks ago, extending his losing run to 17; others are more persuasive.

16/1

9

(11)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bond Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Louise Allan

Last won over C&D last May; first-time blinkers (retained) replaced visor for his last two starts and he responded with a creditable third in a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) on first occasion; tailed off on latest, however, which was a poor show notwithstanding the 1m2f.

25/1

16/1

Form: 37-715 D

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Recorded his first win since 2018 at Newcastle (1m2f) in January but he's been off for nine months since posting a below-par fifth over C&D; he needs to hit the ground running on his comeback run.
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11

(8)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Visitant

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

Runs well now and again but he's a 12yo who has become hard to win with; opposable.

33/1

11

(8)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Visitant

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

Runs well now and again but he's a 12yo who has become hard to win with; opposable.

33/1

6th

9

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Visitant

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

midfield

14/1

Form: 434618

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Gained his first success since 2019 at Yarmouth (11.5f) but he was well below par when eighth at Wolverhampton later in October; he's the sort to bounce back.
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12th

4

(10)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Jackamundo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Mackie

dwelt start, in rear, on outer from over 6f out

12/1

7th

6

(1)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Jackamundo

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: John Mackie

took keen hold, towards rear, headway from 3f out

3/1

2nd

6

(6)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Jackamundo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Mackie

towards rear

20/1

Form: 983960

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Temperamental sort who also arrives below par, slowly away when only tenth in 1m2f Lingfield handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.
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9th

11

(4)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Catch My Breath

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John Ryan

Often slowly away; last won in May 2022 and has had 22 races since; placed twice from eight outings this year and this step back up in trip should be okay but it's hard to make him the percentage call.

10/1

9

(7)

15th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Catch My Breath

8st 11lb

J: Levi Williams

T: John Ryan

Frequent slow-starter who is 0-21 since his last win over C&D in 11 months ago; now 7lb lower than for that success but he's hard to predict and easy to have reservations; entered 7:00 at Southwell on Friday.

16/1

12th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Catch My Breath

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: John Ryan

always towards rear

10/1

16/1

Form: 807-

Last run: 440 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Stoutly bred daughter of Sir Percy; cut little ice in three runs over 7f in 2021; hood goes on now she's handicapping and it would come as no surprise if she took a big step forward upped markedly in trip here; she's an interesting contender for her in-form yard.
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8th

7

(7)

27th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alnwick Castle

9st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

led, pushed along and headed over 3f out

8/1

12th

8

(7)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Alnwick Castle

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harry Eustace

Stoutly bred filly; low-key handicap debut at Southwell in December (with a hood, left off today) but dropped 3lb and there's still time for her to do better; more appealing than some.

8/1

10th

11

(12)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Alnwick Castle

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

in rear

16/1

Form: -80536 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2020 but he comes here in good nick for his current yard, set a lot to do when sixth of 11 in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap last month; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
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3rd

6

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bad Attitude

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders on inner, briefly went second over 2f out, kept on but no match for first two

16/1

6

12th Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Bad Attitude

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Had regressed since winning three times on the Flat in 2020 and was unable to land a blow in Market Rasen maiden hurdle on stable debut in April but makes his handicap hurdle debut off a lowly mark and with cheekpieces refitted; no surprise if he gets a bit more competitive this time.

12/1

20/1

Form: 03/02- D

Last run: 375 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m AW winner in 2019 but very lightly raced since and off for over a year since posting a solid second at Wolverhampton (1m6f); market can prove a good guide on his return.
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7th

3

(5)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harriet Bethell

Two wins and as many seconds from 11 visits here but was well behind in The Craftymaster's race here 20 days ago.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Harriet Bethell

Won two of his three most recent course starts, over 1m6f in May and June, and went very close off this mark at Newcastle (2m) in July; can come on for his recent return to action at Southwell; major role likely.

6/1

5th

14

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 4lb

T: Harriet Bethell

Seen mostly on Tapeta and has more to prove on Polytrack, as shown by latest start; 1m6f wins at Wolverhampton this May and June, with a close call at Newcastle on penultimate start, but there's a bit more for him to prove with the 105-day absence.

9/1

10/1

Form: 336095

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden handicapper who posted a good fifth of 11 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) ten days ago; cheekpieces go on and he needs considering.
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13th

12

(9)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Bobo

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

led, pushed along over 3f out, headed and ridden over 2f out, dropped to rear over 1f out

10/1

5th

6

(6)

29th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bobo

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

prominent, nudged along over 5f out, ridden 3f out, kept on but no impression from over 1f out

16/1

9th

5

(5)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bobo

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Low-mileage but just modest form to date, and his most recent run (handicap/AW debut at Newcastle) was his worst; hard to fancy on that evidence.

20/1

33/1

Form: 001030 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Scored at Hamilton (1m4f) in September but he beat only one over C&D 23 days ago; he needs to get back on track.
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0

5

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:15 Cartmel

Selecto

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stella Barclay

in rear, some headway but reminders after 5th

66/1

5th

7

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Selecto

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Stella Barclay

Fair on the Flat in his prime but has a lowly mark in that sphere nowadays; ran well to a point on last month's hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) and might last longer on today's faster ground but others appeal more all the same.

66/1

Non-runners

Selecto

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Payout
Straight Forecast £42.35
Tricast £240.45

Selections

RP Ratings:

International Law

SPOTLIGHT:

Alnwick Castle

Telegraph:

Crystal Guard

D Express:

Bad Attitude

LAMBOURN:

Hammy End

The Guardian:

Amourie

The Times:

Alnwick Castle

POSTDATA:

International Law

Daily Mail:

International Law

Daily Mirror:

International Law

The Star:

International Law

Daily Record:

International Law