December 22 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 668

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts over 6f-9.5f on the AW, but has hinted at ability and her pedigree strongly suggests there is more to come from her over this longer trip; new headgear combination applied on handicap debut and the market should be interesting.
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8th

8

(4)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Vision Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Touched off on Flat in May and over hurdles in July; well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but she won at this track two winters back and also had serious form here early in 2024, so she can't be dismissed.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Vision Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Touched off on Flat in May and over hurdles in July; well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but she won at this track two winters back and also had serious form here early in 2024, so she can't be dismissed.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 537501 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on Tapeta, the latest when taking advantage of a favourable mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f) ten days ago; makes his first visit here under a 5lb penalty, but respected nonetheless.
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6th

5

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Now at the veteran stage but has won five times and been placed on nine occasions around here; twice finished runner-up in similar events over C&D at the start of the year and another big effort seems likely.

5/2

8th

7

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Starfighter

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time Tapeta winner who has finished runner-up in classified events at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in his last two starts; still looks feasibly treated back in a handicap and he's a big player if he can transfer his form back to Polytrack.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who is a five-time winner at Wolverhampton; close second, clear of remainder, in C&D classified race last time; leading claims.

5/6

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7-7157 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on the Newcastle Tapeta, the latest over 1m2f in January (has won over 1m4f at that track); finished around 8l behind Amourie when seventh of 13 over C&D 13 days ago, but may have needed the run after nine months off; frame possibilities.
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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

12/1

Form: 116857

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in amateur riders' races on turf (7f/1m) this year and 3lb lower than for the most recent; placed just once in 14 starts over this far, though, and vulnerable to stronger stayers.
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9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led early, headed and prominent soon after start, bit short of room and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon struggling

8/1

10/1

Form: 345284 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs; two course wins (from 23 visits) were over 1m3f but he stays 1m4f+; not disgraced when fourth of ten over 1m6f here nine days ago and may be allowed his own way in front; each-way claims.
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9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

7

(9)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sociologist

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular and often a front-runner whose losing run is up to 22, but he ran his best race for a while when fourth of 11 here (1m3f) seven days ago; 0-23 over this trip and further, though, which raises doubts.

12/1

Form: 126760

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 18 starts came off this mark at Ayr (1m5f, good) in September and finished runner-up here (1m3f/1m4f) in two starts either side, but has gone quiet in her last few outings; needs a resurgence.
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4th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Five-runner race at Carlisle (1m3f) last Saturday was first win since 2023 and she's a dependable sort who finished a C&D second (twice) and fourth in July 2024 and 2025 on her only three appearances at York; going back up 5lb since Carlisle seems to pose the difficulty but she should be on the premises.

13/2

1st

3

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Valley Of Flowers

10st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Five-time winner who hasn't won since 2023 but she's run with credit on many subsequent occasions, including on her only visit here when second under Joanna Mason in this race last year; back in form on her last two starts and she's in calculations.

4/1

4th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

16:35 Catterick

Valley Of Flowers

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

No win since completing a three-timer at 1m4f-2m in the autumn of 2023; however, she ran her best race of the year when going close at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month; has a good run in her back up in trip.

13/8

OUR TIP
7th
4 (9)
Amourie

11/4

Form: 140521 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Demoted after finishing first past the post over C&D last month (form worked out well), but gained compensation back here 13 days ago (at the main expense of a well-punted rival); up another 4lb but a major player.
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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

20/1

Form: 001030 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on Newcastle Tapeta (1m2f/1m4f) last winter and also at Hamilton (1m4f) in September, but he isn't the most consistent and was found to have an irregular heartbeat when tailed off over C&D last month.
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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

Form: 346188

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ended a 29-race losing run at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) in October, but twice well beaten back on Tapeta since, including when behind a couple of today's rivals over C&D 13 days ago; others stronger.
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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: 385968

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-7 and finished a tailed-off last of eight at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) on Tuesday; can't be recommended after that.
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5th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Vintage

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Won over C&D in January and went close at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in March; fair fifth when back on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (1m4f) recently but she needs something extra if she's to win this.

9/1

5th

6

(8)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Vintage

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Inconsistent sort with a record of 1-11; returned to turf with a heavy defeat at Doncaster 17 days ago but she finished well to go close at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) on her penultimate run; only 1lb higher here and has claims if she can recapture that form.

14/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:50 Doncaster

Golden Vintage

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

A bit of a mixed bag since returning on the AW in December, though she did win well at Newcastle (1m4f) in January and was only beaten a neck at Southwell (1m4f) in March; needs to fare better than in her three goes on turf so far, though, and has been off for three months.

5/1

Form: 525435

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-8, but showed minor promise for William Haggas and has run well in both starts in a slightly higher grade here (1m4f/1m6f) since joining this yard; one for the shortlist.
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10th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Foursome

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent early, soon raced in third

10/1

10th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Foursome

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent early, soon raced in third

10/1

8th

5

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Foursome

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Olly Williams

Only win in 33 races was a 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last October (heavy); a few fair runs this term but over 5l behind Jamih at Catterick last time (1m4f, good to firm).

14/1

Non-runners

Golden Vintage, Foursome

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.90
Straight Forecast £45.70
Tricast £221.15
Trifecta £292.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amourie

The Times:

Vision Of Hope

RP Ratings:

Starfighter

D Express:

Luna Magic

Daily Mail:

Vision Of Hope

The Star:

Vision Of Hope

POSTDATA:

Amourie

The Guardian:

Amourie

The Sun:

Amourie

Daily Record:

Amourie

Telegraph:

Starfighter

Daily Mirror:

Starfighter