January 17 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4512-2 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has nearly always given her running since late summer, mostly at Wolverhampton but also over C&D and at Lingfield; lost out only narrowly to well-treated one at Wolverhampton this month and looks sure to go well again.
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6th

6

(3)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kim Wexler

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Tough mare who has been holding her form very well, most recently making all to beat Murbih over C&D last week; penalty against stiffer opposition and other pace influences mean she'll need to step forward again.

11/2

1st

4

(6)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Kim Wexler

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

made all, ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kim Wexler

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

led, shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, faced challenge final 110yds, no extra and headed towards finish

11/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1036-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took time to get off the mark but he's won two of five starts over 5f this winter and was quite a ready winner over C&D 16 days ago; may well cope with a 5lb higher mark.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 13438- D

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Successful return to action in useful 5f Pontefract maiden last spring; was never involved behind So Grateful on AW debut over 6f here in August (final start for Declan Carroll) but he seemed to handle the surface and this unexposed 4yo is interesting for his in-form new trainer.
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8th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Adam West

always behind, detached over 2f out

33/1

12th

7

(4)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 10lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Adam West

All three wins at sprint trips; more modest efforts than good ones since a 6f claiming success at Wolverhampton in August and didn't shine over 7f and 1m for new yard in November.

66/1

12th

14

(11)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Adam West

Has done his winning at sprint distances; inconsistent, including over 7f, since last success and has something to prove at this new trip on second run for new yard.

25/1

Form: 00/55- D BF

Last run: 332 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not far away in two of three AW handicaps, over 6f and 5f at Newcastle last February, but he's been off since and is very likely to need the run.
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5th

9

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:54 Ayr

Sams Call

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-24, but has mostly been running well this year and only beaten around 2l in 0-65 handicaps over 5f/6f the last twice; attempts 7f for the first time, but is bred to stay it and more; major player.

7/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Sams Call

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 23 starts (5f, good to firm; visored) but he hasn't been beaten far in two of his last three starts and returning to 6f is in his favour; each-way claims.

9/1

5th

9

(3)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Sams Call

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won on turf in 2021 (5f, good to firm) and good third on AW last month (6f); however, it's a long time since he's run well on turf and was down the field at Hamilton (6f, good) a fortnight ago; something to prove.

12/1

Form: 024/

Last run: 543 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Definite promise when runner-up in four-runner race on the second of three starts in 2021 but absent since July that year and it's asking a lot to expect him to be competitive this time.
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10th

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Piranheer

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

11-race maiden but twice runner-up, including when 150-1 in a C&D classified on latest outing; in the mix judged on that.

5/1

2nd

10

(7)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield (AW)

Piranheer

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ten-race maiden who has struggled at big prices since joining this yard; steps up 5f in trip and goes without headgear; stable have more obvious claims with Foinix.

40/1

Form: 0187-3

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins since October and while they were at 6f-7f he still put up a fair form effort returned to 5f at Newcastle on Thursday; needs a shade more in only his second course run (the first was last March).
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6

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Idoapologise

10st 5lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Colin Teague

Multiple winner at 6f and about 7f but he failed to beat a rival on yard debut in 2023 and has been off since; many questions to answer.

50/1

12th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Colin Teague

Conditions won't be an issue and he's not on a bad mark but he was sold cheaply out of Brian Ellison's yard in May and he's landed the widest stall on his return from 168 days off.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74247- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Useful at 5f and 6f on this surface when on song and he looked good when beating Kim Wexler over C&D in August; hasn't been at his very best on his last two starts but is not ruled out back at 5f.
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9th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days.

14/1

1

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

So Grateful

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, the latest when making all over 6f at Thirsk in May; there have been some excuses since then and his record at this track means he can't be ignored.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

So Grateful

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still below a winning mark despite two successes since March (5f on Tapeta and 6f on fast turf), but yet to oblige on genuinely slow turf and a record of 85577 around here doesn't set the pulse racing.

10/1

Form: 23406-

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Weighted to go well on the pick of his C&D form last spring but he hasn't been at full strength over 6f and 5f here on last two starts (first-time tongue-tie on latest, now discarded); has a bit to prove.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £32.09
Tricast £99.65
Trifecta £69.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Murbih

TOPSPEED:

Kim Wexler

RP Ratings:

Media Guest

POSTDATA:

So Grateful

SPOTLIGHT:

Gannon Glory

The Guardian:

Sam's Call

The Times:

Idoapologise

D Express:

Murbih

The Star:

Murbih

Daily Record:

Murbih

NEWMARKET:

Media Guest

The Sun:

So Grateful

Daily Mail:

Kim Wexler

Daily Mirror:

Kim Wexler