December 29 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 647531 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time blinkers at Lingfield (6f) two weeks ago, coming with a strong late run to get up on the line; other success came over this C&D in March; may have more to offer in the retained blinds; likely player up just 1lb.
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16th

12

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Just 3-26 on turf but this C&D does work well for him and he gained a deserved first win on the track when just fending off Uncle Don (good to firm) in May; has had going (good to soft) and trip (5f) excuses since but this company could be overwhelming.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Justcallmepete

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2025 with three consecutive 6f AW wins and was successful twice on turf in the spring (5.7f/6f); does not have much margin for error off current mark, though, and this 63rd career start is his first over 5f.

11/2

5th

2

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Justcallmepete

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner; five wins since joining Tony Carroll, including turf handicaps in two of his last three starts; should give his running once again but may prove vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 255741 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
On a career-high mark under a penalty for Lingfield (6f) last week, but won that race comfortably and has to be feared in current form; ran well on sole start here.
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5th

4

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

C&D win in January; not in the same form in three runs since April and minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

5th

13

(4)

28th Jun 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Porfin

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple winner down the years; solid effort on turf three weeks ago and won't mind getting back on AW; looks the likeliest of Phil Mcentee's three runners.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form: 827000 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Couple of good performances (won/second) at Doncaster in the summer; not in the same form since, as three recent duck eggs suggest; others preferred.
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12th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Shes The Danger

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Prominent racer who blows hot and cold; two Southwell wins (5f/6f) over the winter and when down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago she went without headgear; blinkers return today; capable off this mark.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

20:20 Doncaster

Shes The Danger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Her turf win came at this track (7f, good) and she won twice on AW over the winter; not so good the last twice but it wouldn't be a major shock were she to go well.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Shes The Danger

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

4th
13 (8)
Blackjack

10/1

Form: 063422 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Consistent since returning from a break in October; solid second the last twice, latest effort over C&D behind a subsequent scorer; major player off same mark.
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3rd

6

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Rarely runs at this track but has won six times over 6f on Tapeta at Newcastle/Southwell and belied 33-1 odds when close third over 7f here in July; could not get involved from off the pace at Southwell (6f) last month but a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.

12/1

14th

10

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.

14/1

3rd

2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and may have needed it at Wetherby last time after a break (and wind surgery); perhaps more effective at 6f, though.

16/1

Form: 575914 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Only fourth to Porfin at Lingfield last week; however, won over this C&D the time before and that form has substance (second and third have scored since); still favourably treated and remains of interest.
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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

11/4

Form: 350721 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in C&D contest two weeks ago on only his second start for shrewd new connections, who are renowned for doing extremely well with their purchases; still looks well handicapped (runner-up off a stone higher mark in this race last year); commands major respect.
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3rd

4

(10)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Politics

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

midfield, headway when switched right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, went third final strides

4/1

7th

2

(6)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Politics

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

2/1

7th

8

(6)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Politics

8st 5lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

Has held his form all winter and boasts a win and a second from two runs over C&D; no obvious reason why he won't go well again but is 5lb above his last successful mark and has done most recent racing in lesser company.

6/1

Form: 117424 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Successful in three sprint handicaps here in the summer; has remained in form and ran respectably back at this course two weeks ago; consistent sort who has solid claims and should go well again.
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8th

4

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

So Grateful

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's won six times and has been runner-up in his last three contests, latest when jockey dropped her whip when in front inside the final furlong at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm); he may well gain compensation today.

11/4

2nd

4

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

So Grateful

10st 10lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-41 on turf, the latest success coming at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last May; runner-up on his last two starts, latest over 5f at that venue 12 days ago, and warrants respect now stepped back up in trip.

11/4

2nd

9

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

So Grateful

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record of 2-40 on turf but his last win was at Thirsk last spring and he was runner-up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he's respected back at this track.

7/2

16/1

Form: 7-0986

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
6.5f winner on turf in France; 0-4 in Britain, most recently sixth over 5f here; dropping in the weights and may be capable of improvement off this reduced mark.
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5th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Daniel Steele

Close third in a C&D classified race here in June on final start; even if in the same form after three months off, he has more on his plate back in a handicap from 8lb out of the weights.

25/1

3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel Steele

Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted.

7/1

Form: 687896 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has gained all AW wins at Lingfield and Wolverhampton, the most recent in January; not in top form since, most recently sixth to The Thin Blue Line 11 days ago; bit to prove back here.
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8th

9

(7)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Inevitable Outcome

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inevitable Outcome

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

7f winner early in career but has done most of her winning (and racing) over 6f; not in the best of form since last success one year ago; opposed.

25/1

9th

5

(12)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Inevitable Outcome

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

held up in rear

33/1

Form: 806645 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has shaped respectably over longer trips since returning to AW, while leaving the impression this drop back to 6f will suit; last win came at this distance and he's now 9lb lower; interesting.
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4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 476551 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in similar event at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, holding on by a neck; looks vulnerable under 5lb penalty (held off this mark several times; due to be 1lb lower in future).
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8th

14

(10)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Thin Blue Line

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Keith Dalgleish

Course winner who won at Musselburgh (5f) in April and went close at Hamilton next time; however, his subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch and he has to raise his game.

20/1

13th

9

(8)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Thin Blue Line

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

Ran on well to beat Abduction in a big-field 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; three creditable efforts have followed and the return to 6f won't hurt; should have a big run in him.

12/1

13th

18

(3)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Epsom

The Thin Blue Line

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, switched right soon after start

25/1

Form: 513/4- D BF

Last run: 722 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
6f winner at Kempton in autumn 2020 and performed well there on next two starts; by no means fully exposed but he's returning from a near two-year absence; market instructive.
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12th

12

(2)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Hackness Harry

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

midfield

16/1

50/1

Form: 778999

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
5f winner on turf in France; down the field in three AW contests for new stable; enough to prove back over 6f.
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5th

6

(5)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Charlie Wallis

Arrives on a long losing run but he posted a good second of eight in C&D handicap three weeks ago; he can race off the same mark here so needs considering.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Good run of form came to an end when down the field at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; his most recent run at this track saw him finish a good second though and he has dropped to a career-low mark.

11/2

8th

2

(8)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to win in 11 starts for this yard but he has been much more competitive since dropping into Class 6 events; repeat of his recent efforts would see him involved but he is one of a number in the field who like to be on the sharp end.

9/2

25/1

Form: 102450 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Perhaps best to forgive last two defeats (over 7f); best form at 6f, including a good second over C&D in July; could go well off bottom weight with return to this distance a plus.
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1

(1)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Catesby

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all for clearcut C&D win off 1lb lower in October and did well to finish fourth at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, given he was slowly away and encountered traffic in the straight; could be very hard to catch if he breaks on terms from stall 1 today.

6/4

4th

17

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Catesby

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

reluctant to load, dwelt start, in rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.90
Straight Forecast £43.85
Tricast £1480.61
Trifecta £969.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Politics

TOPSPEED:

Blackjack

D Express:

Justcallmepete

The Guardian:

The Thin Blue Line

Telegraph:

So Grateful

Daily Mail:

Surprise Picture

RP Ratings:

Politics

POSTDATA:

Politics

The Times:

Politics

Daily Mirror:

Politics

The Sun:

Politics

The Star:

Politics

Daily Record:

Politics