December 29 / 16.30 Southwell (AW)

16.30

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Southwold; promising debut at Kempton (7f, AW) two months ago, finishing second to an unbeaten rival who followed up in a handicap next time; should be suited by this longer distance; respected.
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4th

1

(1)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glam Puss

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

led narrowly or disputed lead

9/1

1st

9

(6)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Glam Puss

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

midfield, chased leaders 3f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

7/2

2nd

8

(2)

26th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Kempton (AW)

Glam Puss

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

midfield, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

8/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 627623 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Turned over at short odds in similar event over 7f here last week, taking record to 0-12; again holds leading claims on best form but is a frustrating sort and comes with risks.
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7th

2

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Dubai Immo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Paddy Butler

All three wins have been on AW; hasn't made the frame in the last 12 months and was last of 12 when last seen at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April; needs to show more.

25/1

12th

13

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Immo

8st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Paddy Butler

3-41; 7lb lower than when making a successful reappearance at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) around this time last year and he has offered a little bit of encouragement in his last couple of outings; off 11 weeks, but could go well at a price.

16/1

8th

2

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Dubai Immo

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Paddy Butler

On a losing run but he hinted at a revival under a patient ride when fifth of 13 in C&D handicap last month; he must enter calculations on these terms.

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Glam Puss; made a successful debut in five-runner contest at Newcastle (1m, AW) two months ago; the form is weak and he incurs a penalty but may be capable of progress; shortlisted.
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1st

8

(10)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Southwold

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

prominent, led narrowly 1f out, edged left final 110yds, ridden out

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Southwold

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins on Tapeta, the handicap off only 2lb lower (1m); only subsequent blip came two runs back in first-time blinkers (retained) at Newmarket and he soon steadied the ship at Southwell; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

4th

5

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Southwold

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

4yo with a record of 2-7; won on Tapeta in two of his first three starts and he resumed his progress when runner-up at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last month; on same mark here but he was disappointing in blinkers at Newmarket (5-2 favourite) last time and needs to bounce back after that.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Flat-bred mare who failed to trouble the judge in three bumpers last winter for Laura Morgan; holds weak claims on that form but check the market signals on debut for new yard.
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11th

12

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Now Then Wendy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

A fair 1m4f AW winner for Hughie Morrison in 2023; seemed only poor over hurdles for Steph Cameron subsequently, pulled up at Uttoxeter 27 days ago; returns to this sphere for her new handler with something to prove.

50/1

16

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Now Then Wendy

10st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

Yet to be placed from nine starts over hurdles; easy to dismiss.

50/1

Form: 890207

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modest and inconsistent maiden; has something to find on peak figures and chance largely depends on how well he takes to first-time blinkers.
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7th

4

(7)

22nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Hes So Brazen

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Inclined to pull hard in recent starts, including in first-time blinkers latest; isn't without hope at this level if he settles better back down in trip.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Hes So Brazen

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, led

33/1

7th

3

(3)

5th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes So Brazen

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold

9/2

11/4

Form: 420

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed promise twice at Newcastle (fourth/second over 1m) in October, then posted a lesser effort on Polytrack at Lingfield last month; has possibilities back on Tapeta with William Buick up for first time.
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2nd

6

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Heretic

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

First 27 starts came on the AW (three wins) and was making his turf debut when third of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month (fourth has won twice since); 5lb below last winning mark and much respected for stable that won this in 2024.

2/1

3rd

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Heretic

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

All 27 runs have been on AW; back-to-back wins at Southwell (1m) last October but he's been up and down since and was beaten 12l at Southwell two weeks ago; now makes his belated turf debut and comes with risks attached.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Back-to-back C&D wins last October (off 3lb lower than today, then 3lb higher than today); should appreciate returning to 1m having produced a lesser effort over 7f here last time; can be involved.

11/2

100/1

Form: 86

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in a bumper and two AW Flat contests; opposed.
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7th

8

(1)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Sonnysaurus

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

midfield

100/1

6th

2

(7)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sonnysaurus

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Poor form in a Huntingdon bumper and a Wolverhampton novice this winter; no appeal.

100/1

8th

5

(6)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sonnysaurus

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Siblings include Contingency Fee, a multiple winner including on all three AW surfaces; 33-1, soon backtracked on recent bumper debut; this test could suit better but he has much to prove in a novice.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in 7f novice race at Wolverhampton last month when making debut; looks one for handicaps later on.
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7th

3

(4)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Heavens Light

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Signs at Chelmsford last week that he may have found his level, enjoying no luck in running in the straight but keeping on steadily; blinkers he wore for the first time there are retained and he could still have a bigger effort in him.

12/1

9th

6

(10)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Heavens Light

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

took keen hold, towards rear

25/1

10th

8

(12)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Heavens Light

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

in rear

20/1

Form: 94-487

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Headstrong sort who is 0-6 on turf, soundly beaten in handicaps the last twice (June/July); chance depends on how well he takes to this new surface and whether he learns to settle.
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6th

2

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

John OGroats

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Gillard

0-11 and beaten a long way in his last three starts, over 6f-1m2f, including both runs for this yard; little to suggest dropping to 5f will result in a change of fortune.

25/1

11th

10

(10)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Chepstow

John OGroats

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mark Gillard

Maiden who was very mixed for Michael Bell and dropped right out back over 1m2f for new yard at Lingfield in March; has plenty to prove over 6f and needs weight off his back.

66/1

9/1

Form: 44-

Last run: 434 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in novice events at York (1m) and Wolverhampton (8.5f) in October 2021, finishing fourth both times; gelded since; likely player if returning from 14-month absence in similar form.
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8th

5

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:31 Doncaster

Muzaffar

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two Flat wins at 1m3f/1m6f in 2023; missed most of 2024 and has needed two recent runs; open to improvement in his second handicap with Brian Hughes replacing a 10lb claimer; cheekpieces added latest, now discarded.

9/1

7th

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Muzaffar

11st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two-time Flat winner who has been an encouraging third on his two hurdle starts a year apart, the latest at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December; open to improvement in this code and is in with a chance on handicap hurdle debut; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on the Flat).

7/1

7th

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Muzaffar

11st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two-time Flat winner who has been an encouraging third on his two hurdle starts a year apart, the latest at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December; open to improvement in this code and is in with a chance on handicap hurdle debut; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on the Flat).

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.30
Straight Forecast £26.25
Trifecta £106.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Dubai Immo

SPOTLIGHT:

Glam Puss

Telegraph:

Southwold

The Star:

Glam Puss

Daily Record:

Southwold

TOPSPEED:

Dubai Immo

POSTDATA:

Dubai Immo

The Times:

Dubai Immo

The Guardian:

Dubai Immo

Daily Mail:

Dubai Immo

D Express:

Dubai Immo

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Immo

The Sun:

Dubai Immo