January 15 / 15.20 Southwell (AW)

15.20

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

Form: 75311- CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Looked a sprinter going places last spring but his summer campaign didn't go as smoothly as may have been expected; the fitting of blinkers and a return to 6f have paid dividends this winter, though, following a narrow win at Lingfield with an impressive C&D win 17 days ago; a 6lb rise looks fair enough and this could be run to suit; solid contender.
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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

1st

7

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins on AW; scored at Bath on penultimate outing but is only 2-23 on turf and latest effort confirms that marks in the 80s are probably beyond him, at least nowadays, in this sphere.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Justcallmepete

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf but he's capable of useful 6f form on grass and made short work of his rivals at Bath (extended 5f, good) last week; now 6lb higher but this mark isn't beyond him on past exploits; would have welcomed rain but still considered.

5/1

Form: 3733-6 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Prolific in 2022, including two wins here, but the handicapper has been in command more recently; should run his race but more minor money is perhaps his best hope.
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7th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Intervention

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.

25/1

7th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

12lb lower than for his win in the Great St Wilfrid last August (6f, good to firm); mixed bag in 2026 but he is the type to pop up soon, albeit probably over a shorter trip.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Intervention

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) off a 9lb higher mark; some creditable efforts since but he's hard to predict and has struggled at Chester and York in his last two starts; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back on this drop back in trip.

18/1

Form: 59145- CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to win from Motawaazy over C&D last month and has turned in two sound efforts since, more recently behind Justcallmepete 17 days ago (ran on well from a poor position); each-way claims.
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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

Form: /3934- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden on Polytrack on his second start; career-best RPR when fourth of ten at Wolverhampton (6f) on his return last month (first start after a gelding operation) from a nine-month break; still low mileage and his yard are going well.
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8th

7

(2)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Minesbiggerthanurs

9st 5lb

J: Erika Parkinson

T: Michael Appleby

Still has low mileage; gelded prior to creditable efforts over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell this winter, finishing fourth both times; may do better still and enters calculations.

5/1

4th

8

(9)

15th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Minesbiggerthanurs

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a 6f maiden on Polytrack on his second start; career-best RPR when fourth of ten at Wolverhampton (6f) on his return last month (first start after a gelding operation) from a nine-month break; still low mileage and his yard are going well.

14/1

4th

4

(7)

10th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Minesbiggerthanurs

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Appleby

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

20/1

16/1

Form: 18075- D

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Looked a good prospect last winter, winning a 7f maiden at Lingfield and 6f handicap at Wolverhampton (off 1lb higher than today); his progress stalled and, although he still has some potential back on AW, the 205-day absence and widest draw leave him vulnerable today.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

Form: 24000- D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had some good form on AW last winter and also ran very well at Haydock in August, his first run after a gelding operation; ended 2022 quietly but a wind operation since could help matters; well handicapped if ready to roll after an 89-day break.
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9th

16

(14)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Asadjumeirah

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but his last turf success was in April 2022 and he returned to this sphere with a well-held sixth at Thirsk (6f, good; 12-1) last month; others are more appealing.

16/1

6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21230- D BF

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in a 6f novice at Doncaster in August and showed better form when a close third in a competitive handicap back there one month later; underperformed at Nottingham when last seen 109 days ago but he ran well in two AW runs last spring and has the ability to play a part.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

Form: 50065- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Raced more prominently than usual when fifth of seven behind Westmorian at Newcastle four weeks ago; should be competitive off a mark 2lb lower than for his Haydock win last summer but others appeal more for win purposes today.
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6th

1

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Straits Of Moyle

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Robert Cowell

bumped start, took keen hold, soon recovered and pressed leader

6/1

5th

5

(4)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Straits Of Moyle

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Robert Cowell

Got his head back in front at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) but was entitled to run better next time at Newmarket when good to soft ground was no excuse; bit to prove on the back of that.

5/1

9th
12 (11)
Airshow

20/1

Form: 20630- CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
The winner of ten of his 57 races, including the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; well beaten over 5f here 17 days ago on his return from a three-month break; better than that but others are stronger all the same.
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6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

5th

10

(8)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Airshow

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

Form: 65510- C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Course winner (5f) who took advantage of his drop in the weights to win a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; pulled too hard from a wide draw when down the field here 17 days ago; others look stronger.
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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

11th
2 (12)
Embour

25/1

Form: 01105- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Picked up a couple of 6f handicaps on Tapeta in November, impressing at Wolverhampton on the latter occasion; well beaten on his next two starts though and comes here with something to prove again.
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12th

1

(12)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Beverley

Embour

10st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Ruth Carr

towards rear

50/1

6th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Beverley

Embour

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ruth Carr

Won three times (5f/6f) on the AW last autumn/winter and he's equally good on turf; however, he's not known for his reliability and his last two efforts have been poor ones; bit to prove after an absence.

14/1

10th

10

(6)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Embour

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Deserves some credit for winning three times this autumn/winter, including here; however, the negative is his inconsistency, as reflected in his form figures; not entirely sure what to expect.

14/1

12th
5 (5)
Westmorian

7/2

Form: 34611- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Returned from a six-month break to win small-field events here (5f) and Newcastle (6f) last month; wasn't doing a lot in front last time and it's unlikely a 4lb rise will prove beyond him in time; one to take very seriously.
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6th

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Westmorian

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again.

7/1

4th

8

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today.

20/1

7th

4

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Westmorian

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Gained three 6f wins on the AW last spring but went off the boil and refused to race in the Ayr Silver Cup on final outing; 0-13 on turf and never a factor on reappearance (66-1); others appeal more.

33/1

12/1

Form: 9721-4 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate on turf and he got off the mark on AW when always to the fore in a 5f handicap at Newcastle last month; only fourth at Wolverhampton ten days ago though and others look stronger today.
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11th

11

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Motawaazy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Motawaazy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong

16/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Justcallmepete

The Sun:

Westmorian

POSTDATA:

Shalaa Asker

RP Ratings:

Intervention

NEWMARKET:

The Green Man

D Express:

Minesbiggerthanurs

TOPSPEED:

Embour

Telegraph:

Justcallmepete

Daily Mirror:

Justcallmepete

The Star:

Westmorian

Daily Record:

Westmorian

The Times:

Shalaa Asker

The Guardian:

Intervention