January 08 / 14.00 Southwell (AW)

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BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qual’)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qual’)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 20/74-

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has been capable of smart form in his time as when beaten a neck in the 2020 St Leger; unable to match that sort of level since, but he didn't run badly on his second start back from over a year off (gelded and underwent wind surgery in the meantime) when fourth of nine in a Kempton Listed event (1m4f, Polytrack) in November; respected.
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9th

9

(13)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

18:05 Ascot

Berkshire Rocco

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) in January 2023; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August when second here (2m; will stay further) and fifth in the Ebor (good to firm); that form gives him a shout (1lb lower today) and his latest start was a step back in the right direction, but he does not look the percentage call.

20/1

3rd

1

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Berkshire Rocco

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) last January; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August (including fifth in the Ebor); that form gives him a shout and he may have needed his recent reappearance here, but he does not look the percentage call.

7/2

3rd

1

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Berkshire Rocco

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) last January; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August (including fifth in the Ebor); that form gives him a shout and he may have needed his recent reappearance here, but he does not look the percentage call.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 59512- C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Useful AW stayer who beat Earlofthecotswolds in a four-runner contest at Wolverhampton (16.5f, Tapeta) a year ago, but finished behind that rival in both subsequent meetings; in good form at his beloved Kempton lately (5-7 there), but is a versatile sort as regards surface and seems sure to make his presence felt; stable also runs Raymond Tusk.
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13th

6

(8)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

13:53 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Dreamer

8st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan King

Nine AW wins, the most recent in this event 12 months ago when it was still a conditions race; has slipped to an attractive mark but the veteran has a doubt over current form, having posted two duck eggs this year; perhaps on the wane.

33/1

10th

5

(11)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Rainbow Dreamer

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Really smart on AW earlier in his career; wasn't beaten that far when sixth of 19 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle last summer but he's been below that level in three AW starts this winter.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11927- D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Highly tried in two of his last three starts (on turf) including in the Ascot Gold Cup, but he was a revelation on the AW early last year, rattling off a hat-trick under attacking rides including the Marathon Championship final at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) in April; off for four months, but can go well fresh and looks the one to beat.
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9th

2

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Earlofthecotswolds

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Multiple winner over jumps and on AW; respectable sixth of eight in 2m Goodwood handicap (good) 25 days ago but it underlines he needs more from his mark.

20/1

6th

1

(2)

5th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Goodwood

Earlofthecotswolds

10st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Multiple winner over jumps and on AW; failed to show his form in last two appearances (Flat/hurdle); close second off 2lb higher in this race last year and has a fighting chance if back in the same form.

14/1

2

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 2

14:50 Market Rasen

Earlofthecotswolds

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Hasn't been seen over hurdles since Boxing Day 2021 but has since developed into a smart Flat performer, gaining a fourth success (all on AW) at Wolverhampton in March (RPR 105); fascinating contender.

6/1

16/1

Form: 08316- D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner under both codes including at Dundalk (2m, Polytrack) last month, but that was in a handicap off a mark of 70 and he has disappointed back there (1m4f) since; has plenty to find.
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dreal Deal

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form.

10/1

7th

12

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Dreal Deal

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Last win came at Killarney last summer but retains level of ability judged on recent Haydock veterans' handicap third (good), best run for some time; whether or not he can back that up against more progressive types is debatable.

14/1

3rd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Dreal Deal

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: P J Rothwell

Irish challenger who could be in the picture judged on his good form at Killarney last summer, and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last three starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

Form: 30830-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
In the frame in all three starts on Tapeta including when a close third of the 20 runners in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; not seen since finishing well beaten at Goodwood (2m4f, good to firm) the following month and has undergone wind surgery in the meantime; has a bit to find on these terms on his return.
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1st

1

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

17:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Solent Gateway

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Four-time Flat winner; got off the mark over hurdles on his sixth attempt when making all over C&D (good) 15 days ago with first-time blinkers (retained) replacing cheekpieces; has solid claims to defy penalty.

8/13

1st

4

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Solent Gateway

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Four-time Flat winner who was placed on the last four of his five hurdling starts, most recently when close second in Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be fine over today's shorter trip and has another big role to play; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

7/4

2nd

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

18:10 Sedgefield

Solent Gateway

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

led, joined when not fluent last, soon headed, kept on

5/4

Form: 31/00-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins for Charlie Appleby (1m4f/1m6f) as a 3yo, but missed 2021 and showed nothing in just two appearances last year, including when well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk (2m, Polytrack) in November; cheekpieces will need to make a dramatic difference.
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16th

4

(9)

1st Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kingswear

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual AW winner but acts on soft ground on turf; only beaten a couple of lengths in the Cork Derby last time and interesting upped in trip.

14/1

6th

7

(14)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

19:10 Cork

Kingswear

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final 110yds

16/1

7th

11

(20)

28th May 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Kingswear

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent

14/1

4/1

Form: 57004- D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Effective on the AW having won a Newcastle conditions event (2m, Tapeta) at the end of 2019; showed he was still capable of useful form when second of seven in a Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, good) last April, but hasn't matched that form since and returns to the Flat after just a fair effort over hurdles; has little to find on these terms, but others make greater appeal nonetheless.
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0

1

25th Jan 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Raymond Tusk

12st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Still well short of replicating his smart Flat best over hurdles when fourth on December 2022's handicap debut, but finally gets to try further than 2m in this sphere now and has been gelded; won't mind a dryout.

5/1

5th

4

(1)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

15:05 Sandown

Raymond Tusk

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Alan King

Satisfactory third in handicap at Newmarket (1m4f) in May after a four-month break, but no show from a wide draw at Royal Ascot (1m6f) latest; still capable of smart form last year but very rarely seen over this far (second in 2m Ascot Group 3 in 2019) and looks set for a supporting role.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.60
Straight Forecast £10.22
Trifecta £25.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Earlofthecotswolds

POSTDATA:

Rainbow Dreamer

RP Ratings:

Raymond Tusk

TOPSPEED:

Berkshire Rocco

D Express:

Raymond Tusk

The Times:

Earlofthecotswolds

Telegraph:

Earlofthecotswolds

Daily Mirror:

Earlofthecotswolds

Daily Record:

Earlofthecotswolds

Daily Mail:

Rainbow Dreamer

The Sun:

Rainbow Dreamer

The Star:

Rainbow Dreamer