January 06 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 82643- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth over C&D last month and close third over 1m here subsequently; his recent form is much better than the vast majority of today's rivals and he's a strong contender.
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7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 00600- CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won off 5lb higher over C&D last March but he was well beaten on his last two starts in October and has to raise his game following a break.
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4th

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time winner at Southwell much earlier in career; poor strike-rate in last few years but ties in with American Rose on reappearance form over C&D last week.

5/1

7th

11

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Wrath Of Hector

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

No issue with this track, his last two wins over C&D (good to firm); knocking at the door lately, going close at Nottingham (6f, good to soft; beaten a head) a fortnight ago; should give another reasonable account.

10/1

13

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Wrath Of Hector

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner (turf wins on fast ground); arrives in reasonably good form after two AW placed efforts but has plenty to prove on soft ground.

9/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 23007- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well treated on form as recent as September (including on Tapeta) but she hasn't performed to the same level on her last three starts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

9

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

pressed leader, led over 2f out

14/1

6th

13

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Willing To Please

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

16/1

6th

12

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner (from marks in the mid 50s); started off the turf season reasonably well - placed on three occasions - but hasn't been quite so sharp in more recent times, including when finishing sixth of 11 (behind Elettaria) in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley last time.

12/1

10/1

Form: 3403-8

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Good third over 1m here last month at 50-1 and he's a contender on that form, but this inconsistent maiden failed to back that up here on Sunday and it's hard to know what to expect.
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4th

9

(6)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Good third over 1m here last month at 50-1 and he's a contender on that form, but this inconsistent maiden failed to back that up here on Sunday and it's hard to know what to expect.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:26 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Still to win a race and lacks consistency but he's run well here more than once, latterly at a big price over C&D three weeks ago; that gave something to build on.

5/1

3rd

11

(4)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

8st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Regressive maiden who finished well held back on the Flat here last Friday (7f); hard to find a reason to back him.

33/1

12/1

Form: 23200- C

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Several good runs in defeat last year and he's 2lb lower than when going close at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in September; however, he was well beaten there the next twice and needs to bounce back to form following a break.
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13th

3

(11)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

How Bizarre

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Liam Bailey

Front-runner who won five times on turf last season (7f/1m); probably needed his return from seven months off at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but a concern that he is 1-21 on the AW and has been well held in both starts on Polytrack.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

How Bizarre

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Enjoyed a revival and won five times on turf last season (7f-1m), including his last three races; also effective on Tapeta but a 201-day break may have checked his momentum.

12/1

1st

5

(5)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

How Bizarre

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Second in this last year and he's twice made all over 1m here this season; arrives on a hat-trick following two wins at Beverley (7.4f, heavy/good to firm) and he'll be tough to reel in if his fine form continues.

4/1

Form: 50069/ C

Last run: 500 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Struggled to get competitive in summer 2021 for Alan Berry and this is her first run since; she'd be a shock winner on stable debut.
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8th

9

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

18:45 Beverley

Little Gem

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mark Weatherer

Fibresand winner over 7f two years ago; missed all of 2022 but clear signs of retaining her ability on AW this year; still has a bit to prove on turf.

16/1

10

(8)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Thirsk

Little Gem

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Mark Weatherer

7th

10

(1)

6th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Gem

9st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Mark Weatherer

After a long absence she ran respectably on Tapeta (7f) in her first two runs for this yard but her form cooled at Southwell last Thursday and that took her record to 1-18; down the list.

66/1

Form: 07764-

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
She's an 11-race maiden but she was having her first run here when keeping on for fourth over 6f eight days ago and can be in the mix if producing another good run now back up in trip.
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7th

6

(7)

23rd May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Danah Star

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Wainwright

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened

16/1

13

(13)

5th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danah Star

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: John Wainwright

Failed to win for James Evans and hasn't offered much in two runs for her new yard this spring; would be a surprise winner.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:51 Redcar

Danah Star

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Wainwright

0-14; well beaten on stable debut at Newcastle last month (7f); others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 08530-

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Ran well when third at 50-1 over C&D last month but good runs have been scarce and she was well beaten over C&D last time in a first-time tongue-tie (now left off; reportedly made respiratory noise); now 0-17 and others make greater appeal.
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6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

50/1

9/2

Form: 23064- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Her sole win (from ten starts) came over C&D last August and she was a good fourth here (1m) last month; could have a say.
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9th

7

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tea Garden

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Alex French

Generally reliable 5yo who got back on the scoresheet over C&D in July and she didn't get much luck in a classified event at Catterick (sixth of 13) last time; still looks on a workable mark and she's respected back on AW.

11/2

6th

14

(6)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Tea Garden

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

Off the mark for the year at Wolverhampton last time (7f), having run fairly consistently all season; unexposed on turf; a possible.

7/2

1st

8

(6)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tea Garden

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, led final stride, just prevailed

12/1

10th
5 (12)
Six Strings

12/1

Form: 00950- C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
After a poor spell of form his last two runs (both here) have been more encouraging, and he continues to drop down the weights; however, this 9yo needs to produce something extra to snap a 17-race losing sequence.
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6th

12

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

25/1

8

(5)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Ended a losing run when coming from off the pace to beat Channel Packet in a Wolverhampton classified event (extended 1m) in January; not so good since and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

33/1

20/1

Form: 51969-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won a big-field handicap at Redcar last April but he failed to go on from that on his next three starts and this outing is his first since June; may be best watched.
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8th

6

(8)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Power Point

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: John Wainwright

Off the mark at Redcar last April (first-time blinkers) when seeing off 19 rivals over this trip; hasn't matched that form in four runs since and risky, for all he is effective over C&D and should be sharper for his recent return from seven months off.

12/1

11th

11

(8)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Power Point

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: John Wainwright

Won a big-field handicap at Redcar last April but he failed to go on from that on his next three starts and this outing is his first since June; may be best watched.

20/1

Form: 2374-6

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort who has been beaten 27 times since her last win in August 2020 and was merely mid-division at Newcastle on Wednesday; however, she's run some good races in recent months (including over C&D) and is capable of being thereabouts.
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9th

8

(5)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Minhaaj

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John O’Shea

Lost all chance at the start when behind two of these over C&D (good) eight days ago and had run with some credit in three starts at Brighton prior to that, but losing run is up to 33 and her best form has come over shorter.

16/1

12th

8

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Minhaaj

9st 0lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: John O’Shea

On a three-year losing run; however, has shown satisfactory form over 6f at Brighton since joining current yard, while shaping as if she's worth another crack at this longer distance; could go well.

9/2

4th

3

(9)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:57 Brighton

Minhaaj

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John O’Shea

Nothing like the force of old but she retains some ability and has run creditably in both starts for this yard, latterly finishing second over C&D (soft) two weeks ago; each-way claims; new headgear.

9/4

Form: 76316- D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unplaced when joint favourite at Wolverhampton last Friday but it was still a fair performance and he was in good form previously, with a close third over this C&D and a win at Wolverhampton; possible player.
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9th

9

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Brave Display

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Patchy this season, off the back of a lengthy absence, and the years appear to be catching up; having a first run on turf since 2022.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

9st 4lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 2f

25/1

Form: 92708- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Second at Wolverhampton in August but well beaten over this C&D on his last two starts and his losing sequence is up to 20.
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5th

12

(3)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:13 Southwell (AW)

Tom Tulliver

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won a couple of classified events here (7f/1m) early last year and is 4lb lower than when third of 12 at this venue in December; his three efforts since (including last month's reappearance) leave him with something to prove though.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tom Tulliver

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Scott Dixon

Well treated again now but he returns from six months off with the widest stall to contend with; others look safer.

16/1

12

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Tom Tulliver

8st 13lb

T: Scott Dixon

Non-runners

Brave Display

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.90
Straight Forecast £27.83
Tricast £192.13
Trifecta £305.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Danah Star

RP Ratings:

Kodebreaker

POSTDATA:

Minhaaj

Telegraph:

Methinks

Daily Mirror:

How Bizarre

The Star:

Six Strings

The Guardian:

Danah Star

D Express:

Danah Star

The Times:

Kodebreaker

Daily Record:

Kodebreaker

Daily Mail:

Minhaaj

The Sun:

Minhaaj